Naruto: This Uchiha is too Evil - Chapter 9
Fugaku completely lost his composure. He stepped forward and grabbed Muto by the collar, lifting him as he shouted.
“Mangekyo! It’s actually the Mangekyo!”
“I-I…”
Muto’s expression was panicked, stammering as he couldn’t form words.
“Clan leader!” Setsuna shouted sternly, “Calm down!”
Souji also stepped forward and placed a firm hand on Fugaku’s shoulder. The weight and strength of the hand brought Fugaku back to his senses. He looked around, his expression grim.
If they had known they would hear such shocking news, they would have gone to the Naka Shrine. Now, what were they supposed to do with so many people around?
Matters concerning the Mangekyo Sharingan, above the three-tomoe Sharingan, could not leave any Uchiha indifferent. Just looking at the expressions of the Uchiha around them, one could tell that telling them to disperse would be futile.
The Uchiha had few with good tempers.
Even the doves!
Setsuna remained calm, his eyes like a hawk’s, fixated on Muto. He spoke slowly and deliberately, “Muto, tell us everything you know, without any omissions. Do you understand?”
Souji stood silently to the side, not opposing.
At this point, stopping was meaningless.
It was better to question him here openly!
After all, the Uchiha were the victims. What could the Hokage do even if he knew?
…Our family lost the Mangekyo, and our clan’s geniuses were gravely injured. You deal with it!
However!
A strange feeling arose in his heart.
Something felt off!
But what was it?
The situation had spiraled out of control, yet there was a shadow in his mind as if being led by the nose.
“I-I only learned about it a few days ago from Itsuki,” Muto said, taking deep breaths to calm down. “He told me that his Sharingan had upgraded. After checking the records, he confirmed it was the Mangekyo Sharingan.”
“Why wasn’t this reported? Such a thing should be reported immediately!” Fugaku scolded, his expression frantic.
Muto’s voice lowered, “He said that if the clan had another Mangekyo, it might cause some bad things to happen…”
In an instant.
The Uchiha higher-ups understood.
As Kagami Uchiha’s grandson, having frequently opposed the hawks, Itsuki was naturally in the doves’ camp.
Though not a radical hawk, if the doves gained a Mangekyo, would they still be the doves?
Moreover!
If the Uchiha had another Mangekyo, how would the Hokage react?
The faces of Fugaku and the others grew even darker.
They stared at the unconscious Itsuki, at his blood-filled eye sockets, their expressions so grim it seemed they could drip water.
Itsuki’s concerns were valid.
He had considered the bigger picture and concealed his Mangekyo!
But!
The Uchiha lost a Mangekyo!
That was a Mangekyo!
Heartache!
Anger!
Regret!
Violence!
Countless emotions intertwined, driving the Uchiha nearly mad.
After Madara, no one had possessed that legendary eye, yet it had been so close, almost within reach, only to disappear like a fleeting flower!
It should have been the pride of the Uchiha!
The clan’s trump card!
After a long silence!
Fugaku coldly asked, “Who else knows about Itsuki’s Mangekyo?”
“I don’t know!” Muto answered quickly, “He told me, but I don’t know if he told anyone else. However, I believe Shisui…”
The corners of Fugaku and the others’ eyes twitched again.
Would Shisui know?
Yes!
Although Itsuki teased Shisui daily, they were blood brothers.
Brothers without parents!
Brothers who grew up supporting each other!
If something so significant happened to Itsuki, he would tell Shisui.
If!
Shisui knew, would he keep it a secret?
Would he keep it from those people?
Shisui leaning toward the Hokage faction was an open secret.
What would the Hokage do if he knew?
“Sarutobi Hiruzen!” Setsuna coldly spat each word, “It must be him.”
These words caused everyone’s expressions to change.
“Elder Setsuna!” Fugaku’s voice was low, “Do not speak without evidence.”
“Isn’t there enough evidence?” Setsuna sneered, “Where is this? The core area of the Uchiha clan. Who are Shisui and Itsuki? Two geniuses of the Uchiha, strong jonin, Shisui is the Body Flicker Shisui, and Itsuki has the Mangekyo.”
“To take their eyes in the Uchiha core area requires immense power and influence. Who in Konoha could do this?”
Each question left everyone silent.
Uchiha Itachi, standing by, eyes full of anxiety, remained silent but thoughtful.
The emotions of the clan members had been stirred up.
Just thinking about what might happen next sent chills down Itachi’s spine.
No!
It must be stopped!
In his urgency, the three tomoe in his eyes began to change subtly.
Today’s events were overwhelming.
Beloved Brother Shisui had his Sharingan gouged out.
That alone was a blow.
Itsuki’s situation was another heavy hit.
The clan’s emotions were on the verge of exploding.
Uchiha Itachi was deeply affected. Otherwise, he wouldn’t be standing silently with a heavy expression.
Moreover!
His gaze focused on Muto.
Uchiha Muto he felt something was wrong with this person.
Fugaku suddenly asked, “How are they?”
The question was directed at the medical ninja.
One of the medical ninjas immediately replied, “Both have escaped life-threatening danger.”
“Any clues?”
“None!” The medical ninja answered crisply, “All I can tell you is that they both suffered severe injuries, with Uchiha Itsuki being the most serious. He may not wake up for a while.”
Another moment of silence.
That serious…
Setsuna suddenly asked, “Itsuki’s eyes were Mangekyo and were taken. What about Shisui? What happened to his eyes? Was it just incidental?”
Swipe!
Many gazes focused on Uchiha Itachi.
“Itachi!” Fugaku’s voice was low, “You are closest to Shisui. Tell me everything, do not hide anything!”
Itachi’s lips trembled.
Under Fugaku’s sharp gaze, he said, “Brother Shisui should also have the Mangekyo!”
At this point, Itachi had not experienced Shisui’s death.
That was the final straw that broke Itachi’s heart.
Shisui’s death completely drove him mad, leading to the Uchiha massacre.
At this moment, although Itachi felt like he was in hell due to the village and clan’s relationship, he still held a glimmer of hope and hadn’t completely sided with the Hokage faction.
But!
Fugaku and the others closed their eyes in pain.
This confirmation was like a thunderbolt.
“Why didn’t you say?”
Fugaku muttered to himself.
Although it was a question, it sounded more like he was talking to himself.
Because he already knew the answer.
Souji also remained silent.
Only Setsuna sneered, “Itachi, tell me, did Shisui inform the Hokage?”
Itachi remained silent, his breathing slightly heavier.
“Haha!”
Not answering was the best answer.
This made everyone’s expressions change again.
The Hokage knew, but they didn’t!
Wonderful!
Even Fugaku’s gaze towards Itachi became cold.
You two dogs, are you Uchiha or Sarutobi?
“Clan leader, elders!”
An Uchiha arrived, kneeling on one knee, “The Anbu have arrived.”
“Quite fast!” Fugaku’s voice was calm, “Then let them in.”
“Yes!”
The Anbu quickly arrived.
Silver-white hair subtly revealed his identity.
Kakashi Hatake!
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