Naruto: This Uchiha is too Evil - Chapter 14
“How do I look on the outside?”
“Even though I’m old now, I was once a renowned handsome guy in Konoha. Why did Tobirama-sensei choose me? Being handsome was also a reason! Danzo and the others could never compare to me!”
The Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, had a darkened expression, looking displeased. He suddenly recalled a rumor in Konoha: “When others jump around, they’re training in taijutsu. When the Third Hokage jumps around, he’s imitating a monkey!”
Even Tobirama-sensei affectionately called him ‘Monkey.’ He felt like he had discovered the truth. He knew who spread those rumors.
“Clan Leader Fugaku!”
“Speak, Itsuki.”
Itsuki said in a ghostly tone, “I’ve lost my eyes. I wonder if the clan can transplant a new pair for me?”
Eyes? Transplant? Sharingan!
Everyone present instantly understood Itsuki’s intention.
Since he lost the Mangekyo Sharingan, he wanted to transplant a pair of ordinary Sharingan. He couldn’t remain blind forever. As for whether there were spare Sharingan… the Uchiha clan had some!
Sharingan was the core strength of the Uchiha clan. If someone said the Uchiha high-ups didn’t secretly collect clan members’ eyes, no one would believe it.
Everyone present was part of Konoha’s leadership, and they knew that several of the Uchiha’s forbidden techniques required sacrificing eyes.
So, having a few spare eyes wasn’t unusual, was it?
“Sure!”
Surprisingly, the one who answered Itsuki was not Fugaku but Setsuna.
The old man, whose cold demeanor rivaled Danzo’s, smiled sinisterly and said, “I happen to have a good pair of three-tomoe Sharingan. Itsuki, I’ll give them to you.”
The room fell into silence once more.
“Setsuna, what are you planning?”
S?gi looked displeased.
“What?” Setsuna retorted, “S?gi, you don’t want Itsuki to have new eyes?”
“Hmph!”
S?gi snorted coldly without saying anything further.
A transplant? That was a given! Even without the Mangekyo, Itsuki was still a genius ninja. A pair of ordinary Sharingan was enough for him to become a powerful elite Jonin.
However, the fact that these eyes were from the hawkish Setsuna made people uneasy about his intentions.
Thus, S?gi said, “I also have a pair of eyes for Itsuki.”
Looking at Itsuki, he added, “Compared to Setsuna’s eyes, I believe Itsuki would prefer these because they belong to your deceased father!”
Hearing this, even Itsuki was stunned.
How did my father’s eyes end up with you?
Damn it, did you mess with my father’s body!?
Facing the questioning gazes around him, S?gi’s expression remained calm.
However, Itsuki’s following words made him crack.
“Did you kill my father?”
S?gi’s mouth twitched.
Why would you think that?
Can you be normal for once?
I’ve watched your father grow up. In your eyes, am I that sinister?
S?gi hurriedly explained, “Itsuki’s parents died in the Third Shinobi War. At that time, I happened to be their team leader. Before he died, he asked me to take his Sharingan and give them to Itsuki and Shisui when they came of age or were in danger.”
The room fell silent.
Uchiha gifting eyes!
An open secret.
Sharingan had many uses. Many Jonin, if possible, would extract their eyes before death to leave them for the clan or their children.
So, S?gi’s words weren’t doubted.
Setsuna, however, let out a cold laugh, saying, “Even if your eyes belong to Itsuki’s father, Itsuki might not choose them.”
“What do you mean by that?”
S?gi snapped.
Even without evidence, the eyes of blood relatives were always considered better.
The Uchiha clan was all about bloodlines.
“Heh!” Setsuna sneered, strolling to Itsuki and whispering in his ear.
Itsuki’s expression became strange.
“We’ll discuss this later!” Itsuki paused and said, “Hokage-sama, may I have a word with you in private?”
Everyone fell silent, and then an orderly exited the room.
They already had an inkling of what might happen.
Now, only two people remained in the room.
“Speak, what do you want?” The Third Hokage’s tone was tinged with indifference.
He was prepared for the lion’s share demands.
Itsuki, however, shattered the Hokage’s cold demeanor with a simple sentence.
“I want Kagami’s eyes, Uchiha Kagami’s!”
“What did you say?”
The Third Hokage roared angrily, “How could I have Kagami’s eyes? Kagami was my comrade, the one Tobirama-sensei favored the most, the inheritor of the Will of Fire. He died in battle for Konoha, and his body was never found. Where would I get his eyes?”
“I’ll pay extra!”
“…Even paying extra won’t get them!”
Is this about money?
“Well,” Itsuki said hesitantly, “It’s just that someone visited me in a dream a few days ago.”
“In a dream?” Hiruzen almost laughed out of frustration.
Can’t you come up with a more believable reason?
Someone visited you in a dream, so are you sure Uchiha Kagami’s are in my possession?
Did Hashirama Senju visit you in that dream?
“Yes!” Itsuki sighed, “I dreamed of Second Hokage Tobirama-sama. He told me that Danzo’s bandaged eye is actually Uchiha Kagami’s Sharingan!”
Hiruzen: “…”
He sighed and said, “Itsuki, I know you’re upset…”
“Why would I be upset?” Itsuki asked, puzzled. “I feel pretty good!”
“If I weren’t injured, I’d get up and dance for you.”
“…You lost your eyes.”
Itsuki repeatedly shook his head, “Hokage-sama, you must believe me. The Mangekyo Sharingan isn’t a good thing; it’s a source of disaster.”
“Losing it makes me feel relieved.”
“Just like when Danzo-sama chased me for three miles with a knife, naked, and I successfully escaped.”
“…”
Hiruzen fell silent.
You are in a good mood.
But I’m not feeling so great.
Facing Itsuki always felt like facing a hedgehog, with no way to approach.
The room was utterly silent.
After a long time.
Itsuki cautiously asked, “Hokage-sama, are you still alive?”
Hiruzen’s eyelid twitched.
You should ask Hokage-sama if you are still here.
Forget it!
Hiruzen said quietly, “I’m still alive. Are you disappointed?”
“How could that be? If you were dead, I’d be very sad.”
The Third Hokage smiled coldly.
Fake!
You’re smiling so wide your mouth is almost touching the back of your head.
“I’ll go ask Danzo. If Kagami’s eyes are in his possession, I’ll give them to you.”
“Not to me!” Itsuki corrected, “I’ve already got my eyes ready. It’s Shisui who needs them now.”
Hiruzen’s expression changed slightly, and his internal balance shifted again.
Uchiha Kagami’s Sharingan was undoubtedly a pair of compelling eyes.
He was reluctant to give them to Itsuki, but if it was Shisui, it was worth considering.
That child’s Will of Fire could be felt from afar.
Moreover, damn Danzo!
You better not have Kagami’s eyes, or you’d better give me a good explanation.
A fierce glint flashed in Hiruzen Sarutobi’s eyes.
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