Naruto: This Uchiha is too Evil - Chapter 18
“I want to say that I know more than you,” Itsuki said with a smile. “Your information comes from the Hokage, but mine is from what I have seen with my own eyes.”
Shisui’s expression changed slightly.
He wasn’t an idiot. If he were, he wouldn’t have achieved the Mangekyo Sharingan, let alone the three tomoe Sharingan. So, he quickly grasped the implication behind Itsuki’s words.
Itsuki didn’t delve further after bringing up the topic, giving Shisui a hint. Next time, Shisui would naturally think in that direction.
Shisui was naive, not stupid!
He continued, “The clan is preparing for a coup, aiming to reclaim what they believe is their rightful place as Hokage.”
“This…”
“Don’t interrupt!” Itsuki cut off Shisui’s words. “Either let me finish speaking in one go, or we can have a back-and-forth sparring session. Trust me, you’ll enjoy the process immensely, feeling ecstatic and foaming at the mouth, convulsing as if struck by a Lightning Release jutsu!”
Shisui: “Please continue!”
He mentally slapped himself.
Itsuki was rarely serious, and he had interrupted him.
Was life too comfortable?
“The relationship between the village and the clan is increasingly tense, as you must have noticed. Before I took your eyes, you even approached me, hoping I’d join you.”
“But!”
Itsuki smiled, ” You and Itachi have been working so hard. Has it been effective?”
Shisui remained silent.
“You and Itachi, you two have no chance of success. All your efforts are in vain. You know this too, don’t you? You’ve probably considered using your Mangekyo abilities.
“I’ve researched the clan’s records on the Mangekyo Sharingan. Awakening it grants unique abilities, many related to genjutsu. I’m guessing yours is as well, right? Shisui.”
“Who were you planning to use it on? Fugaku and Elder Setsuna?”
Shisui’s body trembled.
Itsuki had guessed even this?
His breathing grew heavier, revealing his inner turmoil.
Itsuki, however, smiled knowingly.
Of course! Knowing the original story, he knew Shisui planned to use Kotoamatsukami to stop the Uchiha coup.
He even knew Shisui’s death was imminent. If he hadn’t acted now, it would have been too late.
Shisui questioned, “Is this why you took my eyes?”
Itsuki replied thoughtfully, “And what has been the result since I took your eyes? Look around; hasn’t the clan’s coup been halted?”
“How is that possible?”
Shisui exclaimed, “How does taking our eyes prevent a coup?”
“You really are foolish!” Itsuki sighed. “Think about it. Because you and I had our eyes taken…”
“Uchiha!”
“Konoha Police Force!”
“Anbu!”
“Root!”
“These four places now have everyone’s attention. Who would dare make a move now, with so many eyes watching?”
“They’re all trying to keep a low profile, like mummies.”
Shisui was stunned. “This… This is your plan?”
“Yes, this is how I stopped the clan’s coup!”
Itsuki chirped. “Two of the most talented Uchiha were attacked in the clan’s core area, and two pairs of Mangekyo Sharingan are missing. These four departments are all behaving themselves now. For the next year or two, there will be small disturbances in Konoha, but no major events!”
This wasn’t just Itsuki’s nonsense.
Shisui’s death had driven Itachi to the brink in the original story.
At the same time, Shisui’s death delayed the Uchiha coup.
Coup plots couldn’t be openly executed.
They had to be secretive.
With so many eyes watching now, how could they be secretive?
Itsuki’s Mangekyo incident was designed to mimic Shisui’s death, buying time.
What would happen after this period? With Itsuki involved, Konoha’s four guardians would not have peace.
“A year or two of peace… What about after that?” Shisui asked again.
Itsuki glanced at him. “I have my plans. Don’t worry about it. Just rest and don’t cause trouble.”
“I will ensure Konoha doesn’t fall into chaos.”
“Itsuki…”
“Be good, and listen!”
Shisui: “…”
“Itsuki, I’m your brother!”
“You look like a brother!” Itsuki pouted. “But… Sigh, never mind. Just go back. We’ll talk more when we have time.”
Shisui: “…”
Why so impatient?
Have I failed so miserably?
“What’s wrong? Don’t trust me, brother?”
Shisui sighed deeply.
Can I trust you?
I trusted you once, and now I have no eyes.
If I trust you again, will I have any organs left?
Will you kill me to stop the clan’s coup next time?
Can you show mercy for our brotherly bond?
I’m scared!
Shisui hesitated, then asked softly, “What do you plan to do with my Mangekyo?”
Anything else was fine except his Mangekyo ability… Kotoamatsukami!
It hadn’t affected him much when it was his own.
Now, in Itsuki’s hands, Shisui felt uneasy.
Many strange thoughts filled his mind, making him even more anxious.
“Eyes? They’re none of your concern!”
Shisui: “…”
How straightforward!
But!
Are you even human?
Those were my eyes!
And you, my brother, took them.
Even though you wronged me, I haven’t held it against you. How can you be so confident?
Itsuki was already done with him, waving him off. “Hurry up, see you out!”
“Sigh!” Shisui sighed helplessly. “Itsuki, once we both have new Sharingan, we need to sit down and have a proper talk.”
Shisui left.
The room fell into an unsettling silence.
Itsuki chuckled softly, muttering, “A proper talk? After today, will there be another chance? My plans are rolling out one after another, brother. We won’t have many chances to chat.”
His fingers tapped the bed frame before he slowly got up.
Humming a tune, he moved around.
“Alright, everyone. Shisui has left. How long are you going to hide?”
As Itsuki spoke, shadows appeared in the room.
They were lifeless, wearing masks, staring at Itsuki as if looking at a dead man.
With over ten people, the room suddenly felt crowded.
“Uchiha Itsuki!”
The leader spoke in a lifeless voice, “Come with us!”
Itsuki tilted his head, stared at them, and mumbled, “Danzo, what are you up to? Are you sending Root to the hospital to arrest me?”
“Such a brazen act from the leader of the shadows?”
“Forget it, I don’t want to think about it.”
“What I need to do now is… beat you all!”
A friendly smile spread across Itsuki’s face.
Having laid out his plans, it was time to show his strength.
Thus, Uchiha Itsuki began to show his muscles.
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