Naruto: The Fall of the Uchiha - Chapter 22
Arrogance!
Unprecedented arrogance!
The past hardships, the moments of walking on the edge, each moment felt like dancing on the tip of a blade, completely disgracing the legacy of the orphanage…
However, having traversed such difficulties, today finally marks a turning point. Although he didn’t awaken the Mangekyo Sharingan, Uchiha Jin had broken through the barrier to Kage-level strength.
There was no need for further talk for someone like Uchiha Shisui, a saint who should die. Letting him breathe another breath was being irresponsible to oneself.
What a bunch of useless teammates!
With the firm foundation of the Uchiha clan, even without the appearance of the Mangekyo Sharingan, they could still find a dynamic balance within Konoha’s political system with their unique way of survival.
And in an era where multiple Mangekyo Sharingan users appear, with a god-like technique like Kotoamatsukami…
Starting with a perfect hand, how could you possibly lose?
Even an idiot wouldn’t end up with the destruction of the clan. But it turns out a saint is more unbearable than an idiot.
Not only do they end up tragically themselves, but they also pass on their foolish saintly ideology, causing trouble for generations.
As Lu Shuren once said!
Often, those benevolent wishes lead humanity into hell on earth.
Inspired by this, Uchiha Jin realized the truth.
A team battle can be lost, but the saint must die!
Dying at the hands of the enemy isn’t honorable, but being betrayed by your own is truly disgraceful.
Since Uchiha Jin arrived, Uchiha Shisui and Uchiha Itachi have been marked for death.
It’s not about right or wrong!
It’s not about justice or evil!
It’s not even about profit or loss!
Whoever is a saint, I will kill them. Even Jesus can’t save them, I said it!
Starting today, Uchiha Jin begins to carry out this goal!
“So!”
“Shisui, what are you waiting for?”
Under Susanoo’s shadow, Uchiha Jin seemed insignificant but looked down on Uchiha Shisui contemptuously, his tone filled with disdain.
“Uchiha Jin!”
On the stage, wielding Susanoo’s giant sword, Uchiha Shisui angrily roared.
Uchiha Shisui was filled with regret. He should have used Kotoamatsukami decisively earlier at the clan training ground. That might have prevented the unnecessary death of a clan member and the exposure of his long-hidden Mangekyo Sharingan.
The Mangekyo Sharingan signaled the call to war for the Uchiha clan, inevitably inciting the radicals to push for a coup. Even moderates and fence-sitters might switch sides.
In this situation, does Shisui’s own will matter?
Regardless of the outcome, it wouldn’t be what Shisui, a saint, could accept.
Now, he realized he had been fooled by Uchiha Jin earlier, missing the best chance to correct his mistakes.
But now… there’s still time!
Uchiha Shisui’s mind raced, thinking of how to handle the situation and strike Uchiha Jin with a thunderous blow.
However!
“Shisui, calm down!”
With two Body Flicker shadows solidifying, Uchiha Setsuna and Uchiha Fugaku appeared on stage, excitedly gazing at the massive Susanoo.
One was a loyal fan of Uchiha Madara and well-versed in clan secrets, the other a clan leader who had experienced the awakening of the Mangekyo Sharingan.
They understood… the pain in Shisui’s heart!
They didn’t realize Munakata was Shisui’s ‘dearest,’ having never shown any sign.
While they didn’t know the details, they were certain Shisui was suffering from post-awakening stress disorder. With time, he could become a powerful asset for the clan.
“Shisui, control yourself. Munakata wouldn’t want you to act this way in the afterlife!”
“Yes, life and death on the battlefield are inevitable. Munakata would be happy you awakened the Mangekyo!”
Setsuna and Fugaku tried to ‘comfort’ him, hoping he would calm down.
What are these guys doing?
Uchiha Jin was speechless at the two who disrupted his plan, black lines forming on his face. He realized his plan to kill Shisui personally had failed.
After all… saints…
Apart from their blind compassion, they would compromise!
Indeed!
Feeling the powerful presence of Fugaku and Setsuna, the anger-blinded Shisui calmed down slightly.
Now, Uchiha Shisui began to think!
Why?
Why did Uchiha Jin dare provoke him despite his Mangekyo Sharingan when he was so wary of Kotoamatsukami’s power earlier?
He glanced at the array of elite Uchiha ninjas around Jin and the powerful presence of the elders and clan leader blocking him.
Sss…
Calming down, Shisui couldn’t help but feel a chill, a bone-chilling coldness seeping into his heart.
Jin’s deadly plan wasn’t reliant on Munakata but on the strong Uchiha clan before him.
But why go this far?
He only wanted peace between the Uchiha and the village. Why use a clan member’s death to trigger this deadly trap against him?
Yes!
Shisui’s heart was with the Hokage!
But setting aside the facts, hasn’t the Uchiha clan made any mistakes?
Faced with the blazing gazes around him, Shisui’s heart cooled.
Even with the Mangekyo, he couldn’t take on so many elite Uchiha head-on. Even if he could, the resulting chaos wouldn’t be what Shisui desired.
So!
Uchiha Shisui gave up, glaring at Jin with intense anger and vengeful intent.
But Jin didn’t care, knowing the end for Shisui was already set once Susanoo appeared.
It’s just a matter of how tragic…
If Shisui died in battle, it would fulfill his wish, giving Jin a significant short-term boost.
But such a merciful end was undeserved for Shisui. Missing this rare moment of kindness, Jin looked forward to seeing the saint betrayed by the world.
Removing his gaze from Shisui’s Susanoo, Jin looked towards the four giant Hokage statues in the distance.
“Truly, something to look forward to!”
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