Thump, thump, thump.
Intense footsteps echoed from the rooftops, one after another, as ninjas leaped from the tops of the civilian houses.
Such behavior would be extremely rude under normal circumstances, but the Hokage had just issued an order putting the entire Konohagakure village into emergency status.
Therefore, ninjas were leaping all over the rooftops of Konoha, and civilians were all hiding in their homes.
In another prominent family of Konohagakure, the Hyuga clan.
The strongest warriors, Hizashi and Hiashi, were leading the elite members of the clan towards the Uchiha territory.
Hizashi couldn't help but ask Hiashi, "Brother, is the Uchiha clan really going to rebel?"
Hiashi furrowed his brows, "Call me Clan Head when we are outside."
Hizashi hesitated for a moment, "Yes, Clan Head."
Hiashi paused slightly, his tone softening, "The Third Hokage ordered us to assemble and surround the Uchiha. There might be a tough battle tonight."
Hiashi was filled with worry. Internal conflicts always resulted in casualties.
Moreover, the Uchiha was one of the most powerful clans in the ninja world.
Every Uchiha member was a jack-of-all-trades, and many were fanatical.
Hiashi looked back at the twenty-plus Jonin following him.
He wondered how many of them would be able to return after tonight. They were all valuable assets of the clan.
"Hizashi, if there is a fight, you need to keep the clan members stable. Don't charge ahead."
"What about the Third Hokage?"
Hiashi waved his hand, "If the Uchiha falls, next, it might be our turn."
Hizashi was startled. He looked left and right, then silently nodded.
...
"Lord Danzo, the Third Hokage has declared Konoha in a state of emergency..."
"...and issued a mobilization order, gathering all Jonin-level members and above for combat preparation. Are we participating?"
"Oh?"
Danzo, having just finished his eye transplant and inspection, came to his senses.
"What happened?"
"All combat personnel from the Uchiha are gathering."
Danzo stood up and touched his newly replaced right eye.
It seemed like tonight would be the perfect opportunity to permanently solve the Uchiha issue. How many Uchiha eyes could he collect tonight?
Hiruzen, I had told you that the Uchiha couldn't be trusted. It's a good thing I took the initiative and eliminated Uchiha Shisui.
"Take our people, immediately proceed to the Uchiha territory."
"Yes!"
...
The front gate of the Uchiha clan was brightly lit, and countless Konohagakure elites had surrounded the Uchiha.
At the front stood the Third Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen, Koharu Utatane, and Homura Mitokado.
Behind them were the clan leaders and elite members of various prestigious ninja clans.
Hyuga, Akimichi, Nara, Yamanaka, and others, members of each clan had arrived.
Almost all of Konoha's ANBU and elite Jonin were concentrated here, surrounding the Uchiha in layers.
Each person's face was solemn.
The clan leaders, however, each had their own motives.
Creak... The gate of the Uchiha clan slowly opened.
Hundreds of fully armed Uchiha clan members, led by Fugaku, slowly stepped out of the gate.
In an instant, everyone's eyes focused on Fugaku's face. Their expressions varied, but everyone was surprised.
Fugaku, who was always a peacemaker, what was going on with him today?
The clan members behind Fugaku saw that they were surrounded by numerous Konohagakure elites and couldn't help but stir.
However, seeing that their leader didn't speak, the commotion gradually subsided.
The atmosphere seemed to freeze.
At this moment, a messenger bird flew down from the sky.
Fugaku took the message, a murderous intent flashed in his eyes, which he quickly suppressed.
Under the watchful eyes of the Third Hokage, Fugaku appeared calm and composed, his gaze sweeping across the crowd.
He noticed that Danzo hadn't arrived, and his eyes narrowed slightly.
"Hokage-sama, why are you surrounding my Uchiha clan territory?"
The Third Hokage frowned, "Fugaku! You gathered so many Uchiha clan members and then ask us why? What are you trying to do?!"
Uchiha Fugaku's expression was different from usual. He showed no respect for the Third Hokage.
"What am I trying to do? Uchiha Shisui went out today and disappeared. We are here to find Shisui. Is there a problem?"
The Third Hokage furrowed his brows. He had considered countless excuses from Fugaku but didn't expect this response.
Moreover, as far as he knew, Shisui was indeed missing. The Third Hokage was speechless for a moment.
At this time, Homura Mitokado, beside the Third Hokage, spoke, "Nonsense!"
"Your Uchiha Shisui is missing, so you gather the entire clan? Do you think we are fools?"
Fugaku didn't respond.
At this moment, a path opened up in the crowd, and Shimura Danzo arrived.
His forehead, right eye, right shoulder, and right hand were still bandaged.
"Uchiha Fugaku, I think you Uchiha are here to rebel tonight!"
Fugaku saw Danzo appear, a murderous intent flashed in his eyes.
He said coldly, "Shimura Danzo, how dare you appear before me?"
"Itachi reported to me that Uchiha Shisui was called by you this afternoon and has been missing ever since. You say this has nothing to do with you?"
Hidden in the crowd, Itachi frowned. He hadn't reported this to his father.
Danzo had a blank expression, so even Itachi was unreliable.
He then reprimanded sharply, "Nonsense! I didn't see Shisui this afternoon at all. You are slandering me."
Fugaku laughed coldly, "Really?"
Fugaku's chakra surged, and his eyes became colder. The surrounding clansmen became nervous.
While the crowd was still in a commotion, another path opened up in the rear, and Uchiha Kawasaki led a group of Uchiha clan members forward.
【Ding! Mission updated, the Outcome of the Coup】
【Mission Requirement: Protect all Uchiha clan members, ensuring they are unharmed during the coup.】
【Mission Reward: Doujutsu Amplifier X1, Uchiha Deputy Clan Head...】
He didn't have time to read the rewards. Since the mission requirement was to protect all clan members, there should be no action tonight.
Kawasaki walked in front, his eyes sharp.
The Uchiha behind him remained silent, occasionally raising their heads, their eyes filled with fanaticism and admiration towards Kawasaki...
Two of them were carrying a stretcher, on which lay Uchiha Shisui.
Several others were dragging the bodies of several "Root" members.
Those bodies were covered in wounds, many damaged.
The Third Hokage's face darkened, "Fugaku, what do you mean?"
Uchiha Kawasaki brought the people back to the clan, turned to face the Third Hokage, and stood directly behind Clan Head Fugaku.
Kawasaki sneered, "Third Hokage, why are you still playing riddles at this time? Danzo called Shisui away this afternoon and took his Sharingan!"
"We are here to find Shisui because he is missing, what's wrong with that?!"
He then whispered something into Shisui's ear. Shisui struggled to sit up.
He had countless wounds, and anyone with eyes could see them.
The most severe were his eyes, which were just empty sockets, his Sharingan had been gouged out!
The surrounding clansmen were in an uproar.
"Danzo took Shisui's Sharingan?"
"Shut up, Danzo is the Hokage's assistant. Don't talk nonsense."
Shisui said weakly, "I received a message from Danzo this afternoon asking me to meet him."
"I didn't expect him to covet our Uchiha clan's Sharingan and took my eyes when I was off guard."
The Third Hokage had a close relationship with Shisui. He had just reported that he wanted to use Kotoamatsukami to stop the Uchiha coup.
But now they met again, Shisui had become like this.
Danzo's face turned dark when Shisui sat up, he remained silent, lost in thought.
Everyone present was in an uproar. They looked at Danzo with suspicion.
In the ninja world, stealing another person's kekkei genkai was an unforgivable sin, especially against someone from the same village.
Shisui was known as "Shisui of the Body Flicker."
He had made outstanding contributions to Konoha during the Third Shinobi World War. He was a genius of the Uchiha.
Uchiha Shisui had always had a good reputation. His words had high credibility.
The Third Hokage frowned. He knew Shisui's character.
Even if he encountered such a thing, Shisui would not reveal it in public for the sake of peace.
What happened to Shisui?
In fact, Kawasaki quietly told Shisui that if he lied, the Uchiha clan would immediately launch a rebellion.
But if Shisui told the truth, Kawasaki promised that there would be no rebellion tonight.
Danzo's expression changed slightly, then he calmed down and said, "I have no intention of provoking conflict between the Uchiha and the village, but things have come to this."
"I did summon Shisui tonight, but he tried to attack me, I saw through him, and had no choice but to defend myself."
Kawasaki looked at Danzo with a mocking smile, "Are you trying to fool a child with this?"
Danzo became furious, "You are just a temporary elder, you have no right to talk to me."
Fugaku was listening to the Uchiha members report from the back.
Knowing that Elder Kawasaki had awakened the Mangekyo Sharingan, he was both surprised and delighted.
The clan hadn't seen a Mangekyo Sharingan user in many years.
Moreover, Kawasaki was still so young.
Fugaku raised his head and said loudly, "Elder Danzo, Elder Kawasaki saved Shisui today, he has been nominated as Deputy Clan Head, is that good enough to talk to you now?"