Just How Far Into the Future Did Those Eyes See?

"Do you still think your so-called justice is truly justice?"

Uchiha Shisui remained silent for a long time.

"But I am, after all, a ninja of Konoha."

"I did not choose this birth."

"By nature, I would consider matters more from Konoha's perspective."

"If I had been born in Amegakure, perhaps I would have had an entirely different perspective..."

Qianyu pointed at Uchiha Shisui.

"Exactly."

"Admit it. The justice you believe in is nothing more than the law of the jungle."

"Amegakure has no justice only because they are too weak."

Uchiha Shisui grew increasingly agitated.

He had been ordered to put pressure on the man before him, yet little by little, the man's words had shaken him more and more...

Could it be that the convictions he had always held so firmly...

Were they really all wrong?

How Far Into the Future Did Those Eyes of Yours See?

Though Uchiha Shisui's heart wavered, he immediately forced himself to avoid that line of thought.

Perhaps he simply did not dare to think any further.

"As for the village, war, and justice, we have plenty of time to discuss those matters later. But I came today because you beat a villager to death..."

"And just now, I personally saw you beat a thief until both his legs suffered comminuted fractures."

"Those methods were far too cruel."

Qianyu ignored him, finished his pancake, and looked toward Uchiha Shisui's portion.

"Are you eating that?"

"I... am not very hungry..."

Qianyu reached out, took it, stuffed it into his mouth, and began eating in huge bites.

"If you have not figured it out yourself, then do not come discuss it with me."

"The reason I discussed war and justice with you is because the question you wanted to ask was already discussed just now."

Uchiha Shisui froze. "When?"

"Uncle Teppan and his wife."

Uchiha Shisui's heart jolted.

He understood what Qianyu meant.

From Uncle Teppan and his wife's perspective, Qianyu's actions had eliminated the threat once and for all, uprooted evil completely, and protected their lives and safety.

Naturally, they were immensely grateful to Qianyu.

However...

"You are right. From Uncle Teppan and his wife's perspective, they might indeed wholeheartedly approve of what you did, Qianyu."

"But those evil people may not have lacked a chance to reform..."

Qianyu finally revealed a mocking sneer.

"This is the difference between you and me."

"You choose to stand on the side of evil people."

"While I choose to stand on the side of good people."

It was as if Uchiha Shisui had been struck by five thunderbolts. His entire body trembled, and he could not say another word.

But Qianyu pressed forward step by step.

"On the battlefield, your justice is the law of the jungle."

"In everyday life, you stand on the side of evil people again."

"Do you know who would choose the same path?"

"Demons."

For no reason, Uchiha Shisui felt a surge of fury shoot straight into the heavens.

He suddenly slapped the table and stood up.

"You executioner, and you dare call me a demon?!"

"Executioner? When it comes to killing, you have killed more than ten times as many people as I have."

"Besides, everyone I killed was evil. What about the people you killed?"

"Can you guarantee they were all evil?"

Uchiha Shisui's lips trembled as he slumped back into his seat.

Qianyu finally finished Uchiha Shisui's pancake as well, leaving nothing behind.

Then, without the slightest courtesy, he drained Shisui's bowl of soup too.

Once he had eaten and drunk his fill, Qianyu clapped his hands and rose to his feet.

"Uncle Teppan, he is paying today."

"Alright, Lord Qianyu. Are you leaving?"

"Yes. Time to continue patrolling the village."

"Alright, alright. Take care, and come by anytime. Our doors will always be open for you..."

Qianyu rarely showed even the slightest smile. He nodded and walked out.

Uchiha Kashi expressionlessly held out his hand toward Uchiha Shisui.

Uchiha Shisui gave a bitter smile, took out his purse, and paid the bill.

He walked outside, followed behind Qianyu, and lowered his voice.

"Qianyu, even if we put aside this so-called dispute over justice..."

"You should understand in your heart, shouldn't you?"

"The situation in the village is tense right now. Undercurrents are surging between the higher-ups and our Uchiha clan. Both sides distrust each other, like a taut string that could snap completely at any moment."

"At such a critical juncture, why can't you restrain yourself a little?"

"This is for the Uchiha clan, and for all of Konoha."

"Do you really want to bring about an irredeemable outcome?"

Qianyu looked deeply at Uchiha Shisui.

"For the sake of the meal you treated me to just now..."

"I will tell you one more thing."

"Uchiha Shisui, listen carefully..."

Qianyu said word by word, "Even if what I do truly ignites the complete rupture between the Uchiha clan and Konoha's higher-ups, even if rebellion breaks out, and both sides slaughter each other until they are mutually destroyed..."

"That most tragic outcome you have imagined..."

"Compared to the outcome that was originally destined..."

"Would still be ten thousand times better."

Uchiha Shisui was utterly shocked.

"Y-you... what are you saying?"

Qianyu said indifferently, "Do you still not understand?"

"The outcome that was originally destined is ten thousand times crueler, bloodier, more violent, more atrocious, and more disgusting than you imagine."

"So... believe me. If I can trigger the Uchiha clan's rebellion, then for the Uchiha clan, that would be the most fortunate thing possible."

After saying that, Qianyu ignored Uchiha Shisui. He adjusted the collar of his uniform with both hands and left on his own.

Uchiha Shisui was deeply shaken.

Watching Qianyu's retreating back, he finally could not help shouting.

"Uchiha Qianyu..."

"Just how far into the future did those eyes of yours see?!"

The only answer was Qianyu's receding figure.

Uchiha Shisui could not stop his entire body from trembling...

Akane and Shiden, Uchiha Shisui's two followers, stepped forward. Seeing the nearly hysterical Uchiha Shisui, they were utterly baffled.

What exactly had that man said to Lord Shisui?

How had he caused the foremost expert of the Uchiha clan to lose his composure like this...

Qianyu did not like Uchiha Shisui.

By his standards, Uchiha Shisui might indeed not have been an evil person.

But he was a fool.

Revealing the secret of his Kotoamatsukami Mangekyo Sharingan to Hiruzen Sarutobi and Shimura Danzō of his own accord was no different from seeking death.

Kotoamatsukami could unconsciously manipulate another person's will and thoughts.