Naruto: The Fall of the Uchiha - Chapter 66
“Bastard, what do you intend to do to Sasuke!”
Like a lit powder keg, Uchiha Itachi completely forgot his fear of the man before him. He grabbed Uchiha Jin’s collar and roared with madness.
At this moment, thoughts of the village and the Will of Fire were completely overshadowed by Sasuke’s safety in Itachi’s mind.
Such a lovable brother…
Just thinking about Uchiha Jin, this ruthless man, targeting his adorable little brother filled Itachi with uncontrollable killing intent.
“Itachi, what are you doing!”
Fugaku, not noticing the deliberate suppression in Uchiha Jin’s voice, saw his eldest son treating the Uchiha clan’s great hero so rudely and quickly flew forward, pushing Itachi back half a step. He then turned to Jin and bowed apologetically.
“Sorry, Itachi just awakened those eyes and can’t control his emotions.”
“It’s fine!”
Uchiha Jin casually brushed off the wrinkles from his collar, showing a strange, friendly smile as he spoke softly.
“Isn’t it amazing how strong the Fugaku bloodline is? Both father and son awakening the Mangekyo Sharingan is incredibly rare in Uchiha history!”
“Hahahahaha…”
Hearing this, Fugaku couldn’t help but laugh heartily, his laughter full of pride and satisfaction.
How many years…
For many years, Fugaku had hidden the fact that he possessed the Mangekyo Sharingan to achieve his secret goal. Now, seeing the results, he finally felt a sense of relief and accomplishment.
Although Shisui died, he also crippled Danzo and the Root.
Uchiha Jin, having awakened the Mangekyo Sharingan, led the clan to defeat the Root, which had always opposed the Uchiha and even forced the Hokage faction to kill Danzo.
These achievements were something Fugaku had never dared to imagine in the past, but now they were being realized one by one.
Finally!
His eldest son, Uchiha Itachi, had also awakened the Mangekyo Sharingan!
Whether as the clan leader or as a father, Fugaku had every reason to be ecstatic and joyful at this moment.
“By the way!”
Fugaku gradually stopped laughing and curiously asked.
“What were you talking about earlier? What’s happened with Sasuke?”
“Father, Jin was…”
Itachi was about to tell Fugaku that Jin had interrupted him when he was questioning why Jin wanted to disrupt the harmony between the clan and the village and seemed to be threatening Sasuke.
But before he could say anything, Jin’s teasing voice cut in.
“Aren’t I responsible for the clan’s training?”
“When I saw Sasuke, I noticed he had a peculiar quality. I couldn’t pinpoint it at the time, but it feels very similar to the aura Itachi now has…”
Jin turned to Fugaku, adding with a hint of admiration.
“Maybe the clan leader’s family will produce a third pair of Mangekyo Sharingan!”
“Really?”
Fugaku had no doubt that Jin’s words were true. Jin’s credibility was high as an education expert and a Mangekyo Sharingan user.
Moreover, Fugaku knew his capabilities…
Could the Uchiha clan really possess a fourth… er… fifth pair of Mangekyo Sharingan?
Ancestors…
You can rest in peace in the afterlife!
“Father, that’s not it…”
Itachi could sense the deep malice emanating from Jin, so he hurriedly tried to warn his now-deluded father.
“Indeed!”
But once again, Jin interrupted Itachi, his voice filled with deeper meaning as he continued.
“Not long ago, Sasuke personally told me he wanted to inherit the Will of the Clan, to lead the Uchiha in reclaiming everything that belongs to them!”
“With such talent and determination, it’s only a matter of time before little Sasuke awakens the Mangekyo Sharingan.”
“What!”
Itachi’s pupils contracted sharply.
Although he knew Sasuke had started participating in clan training, Itachi had been busy passing information to Hiruzen Sarutobi ever since the Uchiha’s movements became more frequent.
So…
A sense of unease had been growing in his heart, but he hadn’t had time to investigate it.
Could it be Sasuke?
With this thought, Itachi looked up suddenly, locking eyes with Jin’s deeply meaningful gaze. A chill ran through his entire body.
“You…”
Itachi’s anger flared, but Jin’s response was quicker, with a hint of hesitation and dissatisfaction in his tone.
“I heard Itachi is working in the ANBU now?”
“Don’t worry, Itachi is a spy I sent to the ANBU!”
Fugaku wasn’t angry; instead, he seemed quite proud, as sending a spy to the ANBU was something he could boast about to Shisui for a long time.
But now that the Uchiha clan had completely fallen out with Hiruzen Sarutobi, even the most oblivious would no longer trust Itachi.
And Itachi, after all, possessed the Mangekyo Sharingan…
With this thought, Fugaku looked at Itachi with pride and approval.
“Itachi, you can stop the undercover work. The clan will need your strength from now on!”
“Father?”
Itachi’s pupils contracted again, realizing another grave issue.
Originally part of the ‘moderate faction,’ Fugaku had shown hostility towards Konoha only due to the people’s sentiments. Now, Fugaku seemed to have truly changed his political stance.
The radical faction?
Or the more terrifying Clan Purist faction!
“So that’s it. I once targeted Itachi in training because of this. I’m really sorry…”
Jin’s words, though apologetic, lacked any remorse. Sensing Itachi’s internal struggle, he added.
“Although Sasuke is showing his talent, he’s still too young. With both Itachi and the clan leader revealing their Mangekyo Sharingan, someone will likely target Sasuke!”
As Jin spoke, his tone was cold and murderous, but his gaze remained fixed on Itachi’s conflicted expression.
“Even within the clan, there might be those who risk everything to harm Itachi’s talented little brother!”
“You…”
Itachi’s eyes seemed to burn with rage, but remembering Jin’s demonstrated power and his now manipulated younger brother, his impulse to act was forcibly suppressed.
“Itachi, you don’t want Sasuke to get hurt either…”
Seeing Itachi’s reluctant compromise, Jin took a step closer, looking down at the shorter Uchiha youth.
Itachi’s brows furrowed in tears, glancing helplessly at Fugaku, who seemed oblivious to Jin’s malevolence.
Unable to speak and concerned for his beloved brother, Itachi struggled to utter a single word.
“Yes!”
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