Chapter 71: Danzo: He really intends to use Konoha to awaken the Mangekyo!
"Are you really going to do this, Father?"
Inside the underground secret chamber of the Uchiha Clan shrine in Konoha.
Uchiha Itachi looked at Uchiha Fugaku with a grim expression; his heart was filled with extreme pain.
Having participated in this clan meeting, he had already witnessed the insane voices within the clan.
He had also realized that some things probably could not be changed!
Uchiha Fugaku did not answer him immediately, but quietly looked at that mysterious stone tablet.
"You should know the origin of this stone tablet; it is a tablet passed down through generations of the Uchiha Clan."
After a long while, Uchiha Fugaku spoke calmly.
"It is said that it records the content left behind by the Six Paths Sage. Only the Sharingan can read it, and only the Mangekyo can see more."
"Do you want me to tell you more?"
Uchiha Itachi's voice was cold, his eyes already turned into a crimson red, but Uchiha Fugaku shook his head.
"That won't be necessary."
As he spoke, he turned his head, and a pair of eerie Mangekyo appeared in his eyes!
"Mangekyo..."
Uchiha Itachi's gaze was startled, and his heart became even colder.
He really hadn't expected that his father was hiding so much, and that he actually possessed such a pair of eyes!
"During the Third Ninja World War, my friend gave his life to save me. Accompanied by blood and tears, I awakened the Mangekyo..."
Uchiha Fugaku sighed, his gaze looking back at the stone tablet.
"This stone tablet records the path of redemption for the Uchiha, but even after awakening the Mangekyo, I cannot read the text further down. It seems our path can go even further..."
Uchiha Itachi remained silent; no matter how far they could go, he seemed unable to see the end!
"However, although I can only read a part of it."
Uchiha Fugaku didn't know what his eldest son was thinking, and continued to speak.
"But as long as one reads it, one should understand what kind of wrong environment the Uchiha Clan is currently in."
"That doesn't mean we should attempt to overthrow by force..."
Uchiha Itachi couldn't hold back this time, but Uchiha Fugaku remained calm.
"The Village fears us, which is why they persecute us. They are afraid of the power of the Sharingan."
"Indeed, there are rumors that the Uchiha will use the Sharingan to control the Nine-Tailed..."
Uchiha Itachi did not refute this; this point was true, but it made Uchiha Fugaku feel some pain.
"Controlling the Nine-Tailed is a legend of Uchiha Madara. Since him, no one has been able to do it..."
"But even so, the high-level officials are still full of fear for the ghosts of the past!"
"They isolate us because of fear. Since that's the case, we must take power!"
Hearing this, Uchiha Itachi's heart felt even colder, and he questioned loudly.
"So you intend to become Hokage through force?"
"This is the Family's wish; I cannot stop everyone."
Uchiha Fugaku sighed, slowly turning his head to look at Uchiha Itachi, his eyes slightly rotating.
"I have always hidden the Mangekyo because I didn't want the clansmen to do more terrible things, but now..."
But what now? Uchiha Itachi had no heart to listen anymore, because he had already obtained all the answers and evidence.
His father's hidden Mangekyo, the voices of resistance from the clansmen, all of this pointed to one thing!
The Uchiha had already decided to stage a coup, and he also had to make a choice...
"What? They have really decided?"
Late at night, in the Hokage Office.
Hiruzen Sarutobi, Danzo Shimura, as well as Utatane Koharu and Homura Mitokado all looked grim.
And Uchiha Itachi knelt on one knee before them, hanging his head in pain.
How to choose, for him, didn't seem difficult...
However, his choice made Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo look a bit strange.
Even though they had anticipated it, the fact that it had actually become like this still made their hearts skip a beat.
Danzo squinted his eyes and looked at Hiruzen Sarutobi. He was hesitating whether to turn against him now and just take down Uchiha Itachi!
However, when he saw his old friend shake his head calmly, he immediately felt unhappy inside.
"It seems the situation is urgent!"
No matter how unhappy he was, he had to play along with this act now; he could only maintain the appearance he should have.
"We must strike first before they make their move!"
"The Uchiha are former comrades-in-arms; I want to solve the problem through communication."
Hiruzen Sarutobi's mood was also very complicated, but at this time, he also had to do what he had to do.
"Now is not the time to resort to force. I will find a way to communicate with them."
"Hmph, you are still too weak, Hiruzen."
Danzo immediately seized the opportunity to attack, pouring out all his hatred for Uchiha Itachi and the Mysterious Person!
"With you like this, what kind of Hokage are you?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at Danzo speechlessly. He shook his head helplessly and looked at Uchiha Itachi.
"Itachi, you go down first. Thank you for your hard work."
"Yes, Hokage-sama."
Uchiha Itachi nodded, but he noticed Danzo's gaze.
He immediately understood that Danzo probably still had things to discuss with him.
He left the office honestly, but he turned and headed towards the direction of the Root.
"Alright, he's gone."
Hiruzen Sarutobi waited for a moment, and after confirming that Uchiha Itachi had left, he spoke softly.
"Now we can talk."
"What else is there to say? Hasn't this guy already proven everything?"
Danzo had been holding it in for a long time; he really couldn't take it anymore.
"Now, we should take action too!"
"Indeed."
Utatane Koharu and Homura Mitokado both nodded, and they were also very emotional.
"I really didn't expect the Uchiha to reach this point, but since things have come to this, I think we..."
"Go and take down Uchiha Itachi, don't hesitate anymore, Hiruzen!"
However, before they could finish their sentences, they were interrupted by Danzo.
"That's right..."
The two of them nodded subconsciously; at this point in time, one should indeed be decisive.
But soon they froze, and then looked at Danzo in disbelief!
What the hell?
Take down Uchiha Itachi?
Wasn't this backwards?!
But before they could speak, Danzo continued.
"This brat's wolfish ambition has been fully exposed. Uchiha Fugaku only just finished telling him the plan, and he came over impatiently. Is it not clear what he wants to do?"
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"If we don't hurry, how can we protect the Uchiha Clan!"
"Hiss!"
For a moment, Utatane Koharu and Homura Mitokado were all a bit dazed.
Is this Danzo?
Is this still that Danzo Shimura who hated the Uchiha the most?!
Is the world crazy?
Or were they under a genjutsu?
"We can't be anxious now; everything must be thoroughly confirmed."
Hiruzen Sarutobi pursed his lips; he felt that his old friend was too extreme!
Although he also felt his old friend was right...
"And if you take down Uchiha Itachi now, it will only give the Uchiha an excuse. We must deliberate on this at length."
"Third Hokage, what on earth are you talking about?"
Utatane Koharu and Homura Mitokado were completely confused. Just now, they had secretly used the seal to dispel genjutsu.
The result was that they were stunned to find that they didn't seem to be under a genjutsu at all. So what was going on in front of them?
"Hmph, let Hiruzen explain to you later."
Danzo was too lazy to explain; he stared at Hiruzen Sarutobi and said in a deep voice.
"There cannot be any accidents. This will cause endless trouble for Konoha!"
"I know, but I said it still needs to be confirmed."
Hiruzen Sarutobi shook his head. How could he not know the seriousness of the situation?
They didn't know to what extent Uchiha Itachi would go, and that Mysterious Person's Space Ninjutsu ensured that the two could leave at any time.
Moreover, the Uchiha problem was hanging over their heads; he really couldn't be reckless!
Fortunately, he also knew that the current situation needed to be dealt with seriously. After thinking about it, he finally spoke.
"You signaled for Uchiha Itachi to stay, so you should test him one more time. I guarantee this is the last time."
"Hmph."
Danzo snorted coldly and stood up, walking towards the door.
"You will regret your hesitation sooner or later!"
"You have overstepped, Danzo."
Hiruzen Sarutobi was also unhappy, and he said in a deep voice.
"Don't forget, I am the Hokage!"
Bang—
But this time, Danzo didn't respond to him at all; only the heavy sound of the door being slammed shut echoed.
Utatane Koharu and Homura Mitokado looked at each other; they were too familiar with this scene.
But in this scene, was it a bit too inverted?
They couldn't help but cast their gaze at Hiruzen Sarutobi; they were now truly eager to get an answer.
Looking at such gazes, Hiruzen Sarutobi could only smile bitterly and give an explanation.
"This matter needs to be told starting from when Uchiha Itachi was eight years old..."
Hiruzen Sarutobi was explaining all this bitterly, while Danzo had already met with Uchiha Itachi again.
Even if he was unhappy, since he had already promised Hiruzen Sarutobi, he naturally needed to do it well!
"Don't look at what Hiruzen says nicely, but at the critical moment, he will still choose to protect Konoha."
Danzo tried his best to suppress the urge to strangle Uchiha Itachi, and said indifferently.
"I hope you make a choice now: stand on the side of the Uchiha and participate in the rebellion, and finally be destroyed together..."
Speaking of this, he paused, and after a little thought, continued.
"Or stand on the side of Konoha, do what you can before the rebellion, and protect the current peace of Konoha?"
According to Danzo's personality, he didn't want to leave a single Uchiha!
But since it was a test, he naturally couldn't make his words too heavy; he wanted to see what Uchiha Itachi's attitude was.
"Do what I can..."
Uchiha Itachi was stunned, but Danzo continued.
"In order to protect the Village, we must suppress the situation before the chaos, no matter what. Only you can bear all this responsibility."
"Only me..."
"That's right, Itachi. Besides you, no one else is qualified. Are you willing to do something for Konoha?"
"I..."
Uchiha Itachi was silent. For a moment, he couldn't give any answer.
He didn't know to what extent the Village wanted him to do, nor did he know whether he should agree.
But thinking of the clan meeting he participated in today, the degree of madness of the Uchiha members, and that pair of Mangekyo hidden by his father...
For a moment, his heart was a bit dazed. He could foresee what would happen if the Village and the Family went to war.
Peace was gone, and war was coming. This was not what he wanted to see, and not what Shisui wanted to see!
"I can agree to you..."
Slowly, Uchiha Itachi raised his head, his heart already firm.
"I will handle the Uchiha's problem!"
After saying this, Uchiha Itachi closed his eyes in pain and then turned away.
This was a painful decision, but at least at this moment, he felt he had done a right thing!
However, he didn't notice at all that Danzo behind him had his fists clenched tight.
"It connected, finally it all connected..."
"He agreed so easily. He really intends to use Konoha to awaken the Mangekyo!"
"Geez, how did things become so troublesome?"
In a hidden area outside the Uchiha Clan, Jiraiya leaned against a big tree and couldn't help complaining.
"Someone actually plans to attack their own Family for power. It's too outrageous!"
"Indeed, I really didn't expect Uchiha Itachi to be such a person."
Kakashi also couldn't help but nod, sighing softly.
"Makoto, any discoveries?"
"For the time being, no..."
Hyuga Makoto shook his head gently, but his expression was also very strange.
Recalling last night, the scene where the "Big Four of Konoha" called them over.
Especially Danzo actually telling them to "protect the Uchiha Clan well"?
Even as the instigator, he felt this was too abstract and outrageous!
He intended to set people up, but he didn't expect the development of things to become like this ghost of a situation.
Damn it, how did Danzo become like this?
Is this still the Danzo in his memory?!
However, he could also understand Danzo's "Spiritual journey"; after all, it was Mangekyo and Tailed Beast, and it used Konoha and Danzo himself.
I'm afraid Danzo would rather protect the Uchiha now and deal with it later, and would absolutely not be willing to let Uchiha Itachi's "conspiracy" succeed!
"Actually, if Uchiha Itachi had said even a little bit, it wouldn't have come to this."
Hyuga Makoto felt that this matter had nothing to do with him; he had been stating facts from beginning to end.
"Hey, you guys say, to what extent will this guy go?"
Just as he was thinking, Jiraiya couldn't help but speak again.
"Also, do you think the old man and the others might have misjudged?"
"I don't know, and I don't hope such things are true."
Kakashi shook his head, his expression becoming serious.
"So now we are conducting the final investigation to confirm all this, even if it takes some time."
"Tch."
Jiraiya pursed his lips and looked at Hyuga Makoto.
"Makoto, can you stand keeping your Byakugan open all the time?"
"No problem, but I also hope to end it soon."
Hyuga Makoto said the truth; he had a lot of things to do now!
The clone was almost finished, and the selection within the Hyuga Clan was almost over.
He could soon use his alter ego to get familiar with the new Chakra, and at the same time start preparing to become the "second sun of the Hyuga".
As a result, being left here because of this kind of bullshit, it would be strange if he was in a good mood.
"The only good news is that after the Alchemy extraction of that piece of Danzo's meat, it really refined a Medicinal Pill..."
[Name: Hyuga Makoto]
[Bloodline: Moon Ōtsutsuki (30%)]
[Dojutsu: Tenseigan (10%)]
[Chakra Attribute: Yin, Yang]
Glancing at his panel, Hyuga Makoto was also speechless.
Those Medicinal Pills were indeed effective; the fact that his Bloodline development increased by 2% was proof!
It's just that after he extracted the power, that piece of meat directly "sprouted," and it only condensed five Medicinal Pills.
And after he ate the second one, the effect changed to increasing Chakra, which didn't help his Bloodline development much.
"After all, the amount is too small, and the most critical thing inside has also been transferred..."
The "Asura's power" passed down from generation to generation; with Senju Hashirama dead, this thing also went to Naruto.
Hyuga Makoto had no way to deal with this, but overall he still earned.
He was now thinking more about the other possible values of these Medicinal Pills.
"Hmm?"
Just as he was thinking, he suddenly noticed something.
Focusing his gaze, he saw Uchiha Itachi's figure heading towards Obito and the others...
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