They had long decided that Uchiha Itachi and Shisui would lead some of the clan members to leave the Uchiha.
Kawasaki and Fugaku would stay in Konoha to defend it. Fugaku originally wanted Kawasaki to lead.
But Konoha was full of talented ninjas, and he had to try to win over Konoha's talents.
Only then could he control his own future.
Itachi took the sealed scroll, feeling a mix of emotions.
During this time, his mindset had undergone a drastic change, as if he had entered a new world.
His past view, confined to Konoha Village, was simply too narrow.
He didn't want to leave Sasuke, but Shisui's gentle nature made him unfit for leadership.
He could only be a warrior. Leadership could only fall to Itachi, with the Third Elder assisting him in these tasks.
Fortunately, Kawasaki-senpai was there, so Itachi was at ease.
“Don't worry, Father, Senpai. I will do my best. Senpai, please take care of Sasuke.”
Kawasaki waved his hand, “Don't make it sound like a final farewell. Your father is still in the clan, and he will teach Sasuke well.”
“Fugaku-sama, you are responsible for gathering them.”
...
Shrine Hall.
“I know everyone here hopes that our Uchiha clan will become stronger and stronger.”
Kawasaki sat at the head, others seated on either side.
The Uchiha clan members below, most of them radicals, also included many former members of the Police Force.
“But Konoha's long-term suppression has deprived us of our deserved treatment.”
“Konoha has never had an Uchiha Hokage in all these years.”
“Not even the position of Advisor Elder has been granted to us Uchiha.”
Kawasaki's words made the Uchiha members in the audience breathe heavier.
Most Uchiha were emotional and easily swayed.
“A few days ago, I asked the Fourth Elder to temporarily suspend your duties, so that you could understand.”
“Konoha, in reality, can't do without us Uchiha!”
“We Uchiha should strive for our rightful rights!”
Uchiha Yomo asked, “But Vice Clan Leader, how do we obtain rights?”
Kawasaki subtly gestured to Shisui, whose Sharingan began to spin rapidly.
Kawasaki secretly used his Pupil Amplifier to enhance the influence of Kotoamatsukami.
“The key to gaining rights lies in our own strength. What the Uchiha lack is autonomy.”
“Always guarding the Police Force, it will never be possible to directly become Hokage from being a disliked police force!”
“We Uchiha cannot forever be mercenaries. We must have our own career!”
“We must be strong! Strong enough for Konoha to not dare ignore us!”
“Why is our Land of Fire still strong despite constantly being invaded by other countries?”
“Because our Land of Fire is the most prosperous and wealthiest!”
“Our Land of Fire has countless lives to expend!”
“The Land of Fire can sacrifice countless people, while other countries will decline after losing even a little!”
“We must develop our economy! Increase our population! Make Konoha beg us to become Hokage!”
Kawasaki's words resonated powerfully. In Shisui's Mangekyo Sharingan, the power of Kotoamatsukami flowed like mercury.
Kotoamatsukami was inherently energy-consuming, especially when facing so many people.
Simply influencing these people, Shisui's eyes already bled. Fortunately, the Pupil Amplifier helped.
The Third Elder, Taku, seeing Shisui struggling to hold on, immediately shouted loudly!
“Develop our economy! Revitalize the Uchiha!”
Seeing the enthusiastic response of the clan members, after activating Kotoamatsukami to order them to pledge allegiance to Kawasaki, Shisui collapsed.
......
Hokage Office.
A Root ninja was reporting.
“Report to the Third Hokage, the Uchiha gathered today without reason.”
“The participants were mostly Uchiha radicals, the purpose of the gathering is unclear.”
“However, shortly after the gathering, a slogan of ‘Revitalize the Uchiha’ was chanted, with extraordinary enthusiasm.”
The Third Hokage rubbed his forehead, looking tired. Weren't the Uchiha trying to show good intentions?
So many Uchiha from the Police Force had also resigned.
What was Fugaku up to?
“Boom!”
A huge sound came from afar, spreading a powerful chakra pressure.
The Third Hokage's expression tightened, that was the Uchiha's residential area.
Rolling smoke and dust rose above the Uchiha's residential area. Root quickly received information from their Summoning Beasts.
“Third Hokage-sama!”
“A battle is occurring within the Uchiha, the area affected is extensive. Uchiha Itachi and Fugaku are involved.”
“The jutsu used by Uchiha Itachi and Fugaku are too powerful. Our scouts cannot get close.”
“Suspected to be the legendary Susanoo.”
“Susanoo!”
The Third Hokage's hands clenched into fists.
“Assemble Root. Immediately proceed to the Uchiha's residential area.”
The Third Hokage used a Body Flicker, leaping out of the window.
“Bang! Bang! Bang!”
The Third Hokage heard a series of deafening sounds while still mid-air.
Upon reaching the outskirts of the Uchiha clan's territory, the scene before him was horrifying.
Countless Uchiha buildings were reduced to rubble and debris.
Amidst the dust that obscured the sky, a giant orange-red Susanoo fiercely clashed with another deep-purple Susanoo.
The two behemoths collided with a deafening explosion, and the shockwave mixed with dust spread outward.
“This is impossible...”
The Third Hokage was dumbfounded.
How could the Susanoo be so terrifying?
The Third Hokage knew the Susanoo, as the Second Hokage, Senju Tobirama, had explained it to him in detail.
This was a powerful ability that only Uchiha who awakened the Mangekyo Sharingan could master.
It was known as the power of gods!
Fugaku and Itachi were both masters of the Mangekyo Sharingan?
Fugaku had kept this secret for so many years.
How old was Itachi?
He had also become a strong Mangekyo Sharingan user.
And there was Shisui!
There were three Mangekyo Sharingan users in the Uchiha clan!
Before him, nearly half of the Uchiha's territory had turned into ruins.
The Third Hokage felt restless. The Fourth Hokage had died unexpectedly. Orochimaru had defected. Tsunade and Jiraiya were both away from the village.
Could he rely on other clans to fight for the Uchiha?
The dust obscured the view, the chakra pressure was so strong that no one could approach, let alone understand the situation inside.
Itachi's voice could faintly be heard from within the dust.
“Father, what's there to cling to in this Konoha.”
“They dared to attack Shisui. You will be their next target.”
Fugaku shouted in a stern voice, “Shut up! Since the village was founded, the Uchiha have always been part of Konoha.”
“Shisui's matter was just an accident. The Third Hokage will give us...”
The remaining words were swallowed by the dust, but immediately, another thunderous roar echoed from the field.
Outside the Uchiha's territory, the gathering crowd grew larger. The first to arrive was the Hyuga clan.
Hizashi activated his Byakugan. Two massive chakra spheres appeared before his eyes.
What was happening inside could not be discerned at all.
Others couldn't even get close.
After a long time, the two Susanoo disappeared.
From within the smoke, Itachi's voice could be vaguely heard, “I'm sorry, Father.”
Then, silence descended.
At this moment, the Third Hokage waved his hand, and the crowd swarmed in....