Naruto: The Fall of the Uchiha - Chapter 67
Uchiha Itachi left!
He left without a hint of hesitation, not even bothering to decode the signals left by Hiruzen Sarutobi, immediately using his Body Flicker Technique to rush back to the clan compound.
In less than a day, Uchiha Shisui and Danzo had died one after another, and the once powerful Root had vanished…
Although these events seemed coincidental, Itachi vaguely felt that Uchiha Jin had played a behind-the-scenes role in all of this.
And now, this person was targeting Sasuke. How could Itachi tolerate this? He had to return immediately to protect him.
“Is this the Will of Fire?”
Uchiha Jin didn’t stop Itachi from leaving, but the disdain in his eyes grew even stronger.
A cold-blooded monster willing to slaughter his entire clan for the village!
Regardless of age, whether it was an elderly man in his seventies or a toddler learning to speak, they were all killed…
If Itachi truly believed in peace, if he could completely wipe out his clan and then commit suicide to atone for his sins, Jin might have only thought of him as a brainless fool.
But he left Uchiha Sasuke?
And that meaningless threat, ‘If you dare touch Sasuke, I’ll leak Konoha’s secrets to enemy nations!’
Damn it!
I can’t take this anymore!
Even if this Itachi hadn’t acted yet, Jin would spare this indecisive fool, neither for himself nor for the many Uchiha who died unjustly in parallel worlds.
He’s such a disgrace to filial sons!
As the host of the ‘Uchiha Filial Son System,’ Jin felt it was necessary to make Itachi understand what true pain was!
“How many floors can you carry a bag of rice?”
“What?”
Fugaku, hearing the muttered question beside him, turned around in confusion to ask.
“Nothing…”
Understanding that he could teach Itachi a lesson later, Jin pushed aside his stray thoughts and asked Fugaku with some uncertainty.
“Clan leader, your Mangekyo Sharingan ability is related to me, isn’t it?”
Hmm!
As soon as Jin spoke, Fugaku’s eyes sharpened but then relaxed, as if a heavy burden had finally been lifted.
“You figured it out?”
Fugaku’s tone carried a hint of emotion, and he looked at Jin, who now exuded a powerful aura with a sense of pride.
Jin was no longer the young talent who had to rely on trickery to ambush him. He was now a true powerhouse, possibly even more formidable than Fugaku himself.
“Okitsu-hime!”
Hmm?
Hearing this unfamiliar term from Fugaku, Jin’s eyes flashed with confusion.
Heh!
Fugaku didn’t rush to explain. After waiting for a while, seeing Jin wasn’t going to ask, he sighed and continued.
“Okitsu-hime is a mythological deity of food, and my ocular power can bless the Uchiha clan with the power of the Mangekyo Sharingan, allowing our clan members to produce more geniuses and grow faster…”
Fugaku spoke with excitement, finally finding someone he could confide in after years of hiding his abilities.
“In the past, I thought the effect of my ocular power was weak because the clan’s overall strength didn’t increase as quickly as I expected. But now, seeing you, Itachi, and even Shisui…”
Pride filled Fugaku’s heart. His years of silent sacrifice for the clan had finally borne fruit.
So that’s it!
Jin’s eyes gleamed with understanding as countless scenes flashed through his mind, giving him a sudden epiphany.
No wonder!
No wonder the Uchiha clan had produced so few Mangekyo Sharingan users over the years.
But there had been Obito, Shisui, Itachi, and Sasuke in this era. While some of this was due to plot needs, understanding Fugaku’s ocular power filled in the missing piece of the puzzle.
Using ocular power to influence the Uchiha clan members’ potential…
It seems Fugaku still has value and shouldn’t be consumed recklessly like Shisui.
However…
“Is that all it does?”
Jin asked, somewhat doubtful. Fugaku’s Mangekyo Sharingan should have more abilities, perhaps something like Amaterasu or a future vision.
“More or less, Okitsu-hime’s power can be bestowed upon the clan members but can also be withdrawn. Additionally, it makes my genjutsu more effective on those who have received my blessing!”
Fugaku looked at Jin with a hint of mischief as if to warn him against using underhanded tactics like a groin kick again.
Fugaku’s eyes sparkled with pride. He had always cared deeply for his two sons, hoping that one of them would awaken the Mangekyo Sharingan and lead the Uchiha clan to a brighter future.
So Itachi was Fugaku’s hope, the one who would achieve what Fugaku couldn’t with his son’s help.
And now there was also Jin as if destiny favored the Uchiha!
“Genjutsu?”
Jin was puzzled but then a look of realization crossed his face.
No wonder Fugaku could easily pull Itachi into a genjutsu in the original story. This power had been lurking within all Uchiha members, and if not for Jin’s exceptional ocular and mental strength, he wouldn’t have discovered it.
Swish!
A surge of ocular power flashed from Jin’s eyes, causing Fugaku to grunt in pain suddenly.
“What are you doing!”
Fugaku glared at Jin, but he didn’t mind the probing.
After all, having someone else’s genjutsu techniques on him was too dangerous, especially if it was someone like Jin, known for his ruthless tactics.
“Just curious!”
Confirming that he could break free from this power with his Mangekyo Sharingan, Jin ignored the forces benefiting him.
At least…
The Netherworld’s power source just grew a bit stronger!
“So, what’s our next move?”
Seeing Jin playing with the power of Okitsu-hime, Fugaku asked curiously.
While Fugaku believed in his abilities, he wanted to consider Jin’s perspective, given his remarkable achievements.
“Next move?”
Jin’s eyes gleamed with amusement as he looked towards the Hokage building in the distance.
“Do you know why the village has so many rules and regulations, yet no one pays attention to them?”
Fugaku was puzzled and asked.
“What do you mean?”
Jin’s mouth curved into a playful smile, and then he spoke with a hint of a sigh.
“It’s so that when targeting certain individuals, there’s always something to rely on!”
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