Naruto: This Uchiha is too Evil - Chapter 42
“This Itachi… sigh!” Itsuki had a complex expression as he sighed. “That Itachi… sigh!”
Fugaku silently revealed his three-tomoe Sharingan again. If I don’t beat you up, I’m not Fugaku; just call me Fuko!
Finally, Itsuki said, “I’m here to ask for a position, for Itachi.”
“He wants to become Uchiha’s…”
“Vice Clan Leader!”
At those words, the veins on Fugaku’s forehead bulged. Setsuna had a faint, amused expression.
Fugaku almost growled, “Uchiha Itsuki, what nonsense are you spouting?”
“What do you mean nonsense?” Itsuki was indignant, slapping the table as he shouted, “The kid wants to do something, why can’t his parents support him?”
“You, you…”
Fugaku was so angry that he was trembling all over.
Setsuna spoke slowly, “Itsuki, how did Itachi get such an idea? Did you say something to him again?”
Though it was a question, his tone was confident. There’s no need for suspicion or hesitation. It was him! It’s him! It’s him! Just Itsuki!
Itsuki looked aggrieved, “You’re being unreasonable. As soon as something terrible happens, you blame me. Am I the Uchiha’s shadow of darkness? The Uchiha Itsuki of Danzo?”
Neither of them spoke, just staring at him intently.
Itsuki said, “Alright, it has… a little bit to do with me.”
Their expressions remained unchanged. A little bit? Be confident! It’s a hundred percent you, from start to finish! If it weren’t for you, I’d cut off my head and kick it around like a ball.
At this moment, Setsuna and Fugaku’s thoughts were surprisingly aligned!
“Sigh, the relationship between the village and the Uchiha, you both know well!” Itsuki said.
Hearing this topic, Fugaku’s expression became severe while Setsuna’s turned cold.
Looking at them, Itsuki slapped the table and shouted, “If you don’t know, I’ll explain it to you. But it’s a long story that starts from way back…”
“Alright, stop your nonsense, we all know it well. So, get to the point!” Fugaku sighed.
Itsuki looked surprised, “Oh! You both know, that’s a lot to understand!”
“……”
“Then I’ll continue!” Itsuki thought for a moment, “Itachi is very troubled. He wants to change the relationship between the Uchiha and the village, very, very much.”
“So you encouraged him to become some vice clan leader of the Uchiha?” Setsuna chuckled. A vice clan leader of the Uchiha? That’s audacious! Even if the Uchiha had such a position, it wouldn’t be given to Itachi. A thirteen-year-old child! And Fugaku’s child! What, are you trying to turn the Uchiha into your family business? If Fugaku dared to do that, who knows how many people would think so? Even the Third Hokage might openly oppose it.
“It’s not that!” Itsuki’s expression turned serious. “I initially advised him to take out Uchiha Fugaku.”
Fugaku’s face twitched. Alright! Alright! Itsuki, I underestimated you.
Setsuna smiled wryly, “Go on.”
Itsuki shouted, “What is Itachi compared to? Just a so-called genius with no real power. Like me, didn’t they try to openly assassinate me? I advised him that if he wants to change the relationship between the village and the Uchiha, he needs a certain status. Being just a genius is meaningless. Do you think I’m right or not?”
Fugaku and Setsuna spoke.
“Answer me!”
Itsuki was anxious, shouting, “We need to have a conscience when we do things, not target individuals. So tell me, am I right?”
“Yes,” Setsuna said calmly. “To change the current situation, a certain status is indeed necessary. So why didn’t you advise him to run for Hokage?”
Fugaku’s eyes turned cold. Old fox, are you trying to get my son killed?
Itsuki helplessly replied, “I did advise that. The first thing that came to my mind was the Hokage. After all, the Third Hokage said Itachi could think like a Hokage at seven. So wouldn’t it be normal for him to take the position at seventeen?”
Everyday, my foot! Only you think that’s normal. At this moment, their Sharingan almost turned into Byakugan.
“But Itachi felt that directly becoming Hokage was too difficult, so he chose to become the Uchiha clan leader instead,” Itsuki said with a look of regret. “It was a good idea, but his father just took the position recently and is only forty years old this year. He’ll live for a long time. How long would Itachi have to wait to take over?”
Fugaku sneered, “Living a long time, sorry about that.”
“It’s fine,” Itsuki waved it off generously. “So, I suggested he take out his dad…”
He made a slicing motion as if chopping Fugaku’s head off.
Setsuna glanced at Fugaku. Stay calm. At least wait until Itsuki finishes talking. Don’t worry, I won’t stop you.
“If his dad dies, there’s more room to maneuver. But the kid didn’t want to,” Itsuki continued. “So I thought, let’s make him part of the Uchiha management first, let him handle clan affairs. As for taking out his dad, there’s always a chance in the future.”
“That’s the whole story.”
Itsuki smiled, “Shisui also supports this. The kid approached me, so I represent the few Jonin under me, and I agreed. I want to see what a person the Third Hokage said had a Hokage mindset at seven is capable of.”
Despite Itsuki’s repeated mentions of taking out his dad, Fugaku remained expressionless. I’m used to it!
But he noticed something else.
“A few Jonin?”
“Yes, Mokuren, Nandou, Tetsuka, Inaho, and the beautiful Chiba lady. They all think I’m great, following me has a future,” Itsuki declared, listing his subordinates to Fugaku and Setsuna.
This time, even Setsuna’s face changed.
“Hachidai?”
“Uchiha Hachidai?”
“Yes!” Itsuki nodded. “Is there another Hachidai in the Uchiha?”
Fugaku’s face turned dark. Uchiha Hachidai wasn’t an ordinary Uchiha. He was one of the four squad leaders in the Konoha Police Force, a high-ranking member just below Fugaku. Even within the Uchiha, he barely qualified as high-ranking. Moreover, he had an exceptional analytical and leadership ability that even Fugaku admired and respected. He chose to follow Itsuki! Why? Based on what? This mischievous Uchiha, what kind of charm does he have?
Fugaku and Setsuna stared at Itsuki. They understood now. Itsuki’s visit today was to inform them of Itachi’s thoughts and support and to show that he wasn’t isolated in the Uchiha. He had six Jonins, some with absolute power, supporting him.
So, how many ordinary Uchiha supported him?
Fugaku and Setsuna exchanged glances. Fugaku said slowly, “Itsuki, we understand your point. We will consider letting Itachi…”
“It’s not a consideration. It’s a must!” Itsuki looked puzzled at Fugaku. “Aren’t you Itachi’s father? You don’t even support your own child? Or…”
Fugaku’s eyes narrowed dangerously.
“Or was there a mix-up at the hospital?”
“Hmph!” Fugaku snorted and said no more.
“Alright, listen to me!” Itsuki suddenly said. “I have something very serious to tell you!”
Oh dear!
Setsuna and Fugaku’s breaths quickened. Seeing Itsuki’s expression, they couldn’t help but feel a sense of foreboding. When Itsuki showed this expression, it always meant something terrifying was about to happen.
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