The truth's out, I'm done pretending-this is how awesome I, Fugaku, am

Fugaku looked thoughtful as he watched Itachi return home. Was his future second son really that powerful?

The Uchiha Clan had lost three Elite Jonin in quick succession. He hadn't expected them to be separated by death in the blink of an eye.

Uchiha Mikoto looked at the top-tier powerhouse who was apparently her son. If he hadn't looked so much like her, Mikoto would scarcely have believed it.

The clan members had all hurried over as well. Yashiro and the other two had carried considerable influence in the clan, and now that all three were dead, the clan members probably wouldn't let the matter rest.

"Clan head, that mysterious powerhouse just now?" Uchiha Yaowei asked.

"That's right. He's my future second son, summoned here by Itachi," Fugaku admitted.

After hearing the clan head confirm it, the members of the Police Force weren't happy that the Uchiha Clan had gained such a powerhouse. After all, he had given them a warning before he left.

"Don't worry. He said that as long as we don't betray the village, he still won't attack without reason," Uchiha Fugaku said, trying to reassure the clan members.

The clan members were relieved to hear the clan head's assurance.

"Clan head, what about that giant of yours just now?" The clan members began asking about the Susanoo Fugaku had summoned.

After all, who wouldn't want a giant Gundam?

Fugaku saw that he couldn't keep his Mangekyō a secret, so he had no choice but to tell them that the Sharingan had a higher form beyond the Mitsudomoe.

The clan members were beside themselves with excitement. They had previously thought the Mitsudomoe was the Sharingan's limit, but now that they had heard there was a higher form, every one of them was thrilled.

Fugaku was also thinking that the clan had lost several Elite Jonin. It seemed he needed to intimidate those up to no good, lest they think the Uchiha Clan truly had no powerhouses left.

[Fugaku: Sorry, Lord Hokage. The truth is, I also possess the Mangekyō Sharingan.]

[Third Hokage: Does that mean Fugaku can also summon a giant Susanoo like the mysterious ninja just now?]

[Fugaku: Yes. That is a unique ability of the Mangekyō Sharingan. Once activated, it grants immunity to most attacks and can also be used for offense, defense, protection, control, and various other purposes.]

[Fugaku: However, my Susanoo is only at the first stage. It can't reach over a hundred meters tall.]

[Ōnoki: Then how strong are you after awakening the Mangekyō, Clan Head Fugaku?]

At that moment, it wasn't just Hiruzen Sarutobi; even the other ninja villages were curious about just what the Mangekyō Sharingan could do.

To intimidate those with ill intentions, Fugaku revealed a little of his strength.

[Fugaku: Without activating Susanoo, I can fight more than a dozen Jonin without falling into a disadvantage. With Susanoo active, it would take thirty or forty Jonin to get close to me.]

Everyone drew a sharp breath. During Shisui's inventory, they hadn't seen its precise abilities, but after learning Susanoo's true strength from Fugaku, they still couldn't help sighing.

Under normal circumstances, where could anyone gather thirty or forty Jonin? Yet Fugaku alone could hold off that many. The Uchiha Clan's current strength was frightening to think about.

[Obito: Really? Then can I activate Susanoo?]

After hearing Fugaku's explanation, Obito asked in disbelief.

[Fugaku: That's right. Obito also possesses the Mangekyō Sharingan; he just hasn't fully understood the Mangekyō yet.]

Obito was already imagining himself using a Susanoo over a hundred meters tall in the future. That would feel incredible.

When the time came, even thirty or forty Kakashis would be no match for him.

Kakashi's response was, I can be a unit of measurement for chakra, but definitely not for combat power. There's still a bit of a gap between ordinary Jonin and me.

The other people in Konoha also hadn't expected the usually inconspicuous Uchiha Fugaku to possess such a powerful ability.

[Yahiko: Oh, right, Obito, the Inventory System rewarded me with a few Akatsuki uniforms a while ago. Want me to send you one?]

[Obito: Huh? Amegakure is so far from Konoha. Can you?]

[Konan: We ran into Teacher Jiraiya in Amegakure when he was getting ready to return to the village, so we asked him to take it to you. Sorry for the trouble, Teacher Jiraiya.]

[Jiraiya: It's no trouble. You're the students I'm proudest of, after all.]

Jiraiya now also knew that his students had established an organization to protect the world. What they had done made Jiraiya believe they were the children of destiny he was looking for.

He had also heard that Tsunade was returning to Konoha, and he had saved up quite a few gold coins during this time. Although Tsunade hadn't said anything, Jiraiya knew her well.

But if Tsunade revived her lover, what would that make him? Back then, he had traveled throughout the Shinobi World for a prophecy.

By the time he returned to Konoha, Tsunade had already found someone she loved. Thinking about it now, he really was a failure, Jiraiya thought self-deprecatingly.

The person he loved had found someone to be with, and after traveling for over a decade, he still hadn't found the legendary child of destiny. He had even heard that his close friend Orochimaru had recently stopped conducting experiments.

Thinking of Orochimaru, Jiraiya could hardly believe that guy had been willing to step out of his laboratory.

Now he was the only one of the Sannin still away from home. It seemed it was time to go back.

Obito was also very happy to hear that Yahiko was sending him something. He truly considered Yahiko, who shared his ideals, a friend, which was why he hadn't hesitated much when he lent him the money.

Although he had used Kakashi's money, Kakashi was his brother, and using his brother's money was the same as using his own.

But should he wear the Akatsuki uniform Yahiko was sending him in the village? The Uchiha Clan's special clothes were already so cool.

He would just keep it as a collectible. Yahiko hadn't said he had to wear it, after all. If he ever had a mission outside the village, he could wear it then, and he wouldn't have to worry about people in the village giving him strange looks.