The second elder picked up the conversation: “Tomorrow, the Uchiha clan will likely push for more rights. In my opinion, we should support them.”
Hizashi nodded in agreement: “Tomorrow, I will talk to Fugaku about this.”
After closing the clan compound’s gate, Fugaku dismissed the complaining Uchiha members.
He left only a few high-ranking members: the third elder, Takuya, the fourth elder, Yohei, Kawasaki, and Shisui, who was still on a stretcher.
Unlike those who were indignant, the third elder was very approving of Fugaku’s actions today.
He had Kawasaki act as the vanguard while he orchestrated everything from behind the scenes.
Although he was usually low-key, he was not an ordinary person to become an elder.
They had just been surrounded by Konoha’s elite forces.
And their own expert, Shisui, was seriously injured. It was clearly not a good time to launch a coup.
At least, they should wait until Shisui recovered, then it would be a suitable time.
Fugaku looked at Takuya’s admiring gaze.
He thought with a headache, even if I say this wasn't my arrangement, you wouldn't believe me, would you?
Fugaku didn't pay much attention to the third elder. He was eager to confirm something at this moment.
“Kawasaki, did you awaken the Mangekyō Sharingan?”
Everyone was shocked! Kawasaki had awakened the Mangekyō?!
Kawasaki nodded slightly. The three-tomoe in his eyes instantly changed shape. The pattern was different, with an outer blade and an inner flower.
The surging power of the Sharingan made Fugaku feel a little oppressed.
How is this possible!
Fugaku couldn’t conceal his shock! Kawasaki had extraordinary talent. At only nineteen years old.
He was already a top-tier Sharingan user with three-tomoe. Except for his slightly weaker genjutsu, he was excellent in other areas.
Later, in a fit of anger, Fugaku had Kawasaki take on a difficult mission, promising him the position of acting elder if he completed it.
He never imagined that Kawasaki would actually awaken the Mangekyō Sharingan.
“Hahaha, good, good, good!”
Fugaku was so excited he couldn't control himself. As a user of the Mangekyō Sharingan.
He knew how difficult it was to awaken it.
Over the years, he had been walking on thin ice, carefully concealing his Mangekyō to ensure his family's safety.
He never expected someone from the younger generation to awaken it.
Fugaku excitedly patted Kawasaki's shoulder:
“My previous words still stand. You are now the vice-leader...”
“In a few years, when you are familiar with political affairs, I will hand the leadership position over to you.”
Fugaku’s excitement was not without reason. During the third Great Ninja War, all the ninja villages were in chaos.
Although Konoha possessed a rich land, it had fought continuously with Kumogakure, Iwagakure, and Kirigakure, suffering heavy losses.
The Uchiha clan also lost many talented individuals.
The clan urgently needed a young shadow-level powerhouse.
Facing the pressure from the Hokage’s faction, Kawasaki, judging by his actions, was also someone with a strong will.
Previously, Kawasaki had used him as a tool, but Fugaku felt that Kawasaki was both courageous and resourceful.
After all, if they acted carelessly, the Uchiha clan might face annihilation.
However, Kawasaki had seized the opportunity of Shisui’s situation to challenge Danzo, standing on the side of justice.
He had both dealt Danzo a blow and eroded the Hokage’s faction's trust.
Fugaku became increasingly satisfied with Kawasaki.
But he didn't know that Kawasaki had acted this way because he was sure that there would be no conflict.
If Shisui had revealed this matter.
The Uchiha would be the victims, and other ninja clans wouldn't add insult to injury.
Furthermore, even if they really did fight, Fugaku, Shisui, Itachi, and himself.
They had four Mangekyō Sharingan, enough to overwhelm the internal disunity of the various ninja clans.
Seeing Fugaku so happy, Kawasaki couldn't help but want to complain.
What’s so great about one Mangekyō Sharingan? Don’t you know that your son and Shisui both have the Mangekyō?
To protect his own life, he had to complete the mission.
Kawasaki deactivated his Mangekyō and cleared his throat.
Then he said to everyone: “The Uchiha is now in a precarious position. Since the leader trusts me so much, I will not decline.”
“I have some suggestions for the Uchiha’s development.”
Everyone put away their smiles and wanted to hear Kawasaki’s insights.
“Firstly, I want to explain the ability of my Mangekyō.”
“It’s called ‘The Gap in Heaven’, and it can glimpse the future.”
Kawasaki’s words were like cold water poured on oil, causing everyone present to widen their eyes - Glimpse the future?!
He made it up on the spot. After all, in this world, one's identity and abilities could be packaged by oneself.
In reality, his Mangekyō Sharingan had not yet awakened.
“If there is a rebellion tonight, the Uchiha clan will be destroyed!”
The two elders’ expressions changed drastically. The fourth elder, Yohei, wanted to say something, but Kawasaki stopped him.
“Fourth elder, the peace you seek cannot be achieved, because ten years from now, the entire Konoha will be destroyed!”
“What?!”
Even Itachi, who was usually indifferent, opened his eyes wide in surprise.
“Vice-leader, is what you said true?”
The fourth elder’s voice was a little dry.
Kawasaki nodded: “Fourth elder, third elder, leader, don’t resist. Let me show you the world of the future.”
His Mangekyō spun rapidly. A ripple spread, and everyone felt as if they were stepping into a painting.
The images showed various fragments, including Fugaku controlling the Nine-Tailed Fox using the Sharingan, but ultimately failing in his coup d'état.
There were scenes of the Uchiha clan being completely destroyed.
And a massive shock wave destroying the entire Konohagakure.
Kawasaki selected a few scenes from the future to show everyone.
His Mangekyō couldn't see the future, of course. He used Fugaku’s Sharingan technique, Genjutsu.
This was just his guess, not the truth.
But Kawasaki knew the plot and used these as fragments of the future. It was appropriate.
It was the best way to gain their trust.
Kawasaki discovered that activating system skills required no conditions and did not consume any energy.
He could even increase his chakra or Sharingan power to strengthen his system skills.
From this point of view, the skills given by the system were at least somewhat useful.
He stopped his Mangekyō. Although he hadn't shown many scenes, they had left the three with a great shock.
The leader also has the Mangekyō Sharingan? The two elders looked at Fugaku, who confirmed it with a slight nod.
He intentionally skipped Shisui and Itachi because some of Itachi’s actions were not suitable for outsiders to know.
After all, the current Itachi had not yet developed the idea of destroying his clan.
When Fugaku and the two elders had regained their senses from the genjutsu.
Kawasaki said: “The two elders and the leader all want the Uchiha to be strong, but the previous path has undoubtedly been wrong.”
The three fell silent. From the images they saw, the position of Hokage no longer seemed so important.
While everyone was pondering, Kawasaki turned to Shisui and Itachi.
“Shisui, you are too naive. Your actions are simply foolish.”
Shisui opened his mouth to speak, but Kawasaki interrupted him.
“Itachi, how old is Sasuke?”
Itachi was a little confused, but he still lowered his head and answered: “Sasuke is five years old, Vice-leader.”
“You both look at me!”
Itachi and Shisui looked up. As expected, Kawasaki activated his Mangekyō again...