Sharp Tongue, Strong Hands! (1)

Sharp Tongue, Strong Hands! (1)

"What are you trying to say?"

"I'm saying I know more than you do." Kazuki smiled. "Your information came from the Hokage. Mine came from what I saw with my own eyes."

Shisui's expression shifted slightly.

He wasn't an idiot. An idiot wouldn't even achieve Three Tomoe, much less the Mangekyo. So, he easily understood the meaning behind Kazuki's words.

After bringing up the topic, Kazuki did not pursue it further. He only needed to give Shisui a hint. Next time, Shisui would naturally think along that line.

Shisui was merely naive, not stupid!

He continued, "The clan is preparing an armed coup to reclaim the Hokage's position, which they believe belongs to them."

Shisui could not help questioning, "Is that your reason for digging out my eyes?"

They were deathly still, their faces concealed behind masks as they stared at Kazuki as though looking at a dead man.

"Such an open and aboveboard Ninjutsu of Darkness?"

How straightforward!

But!

Had life gotten too comfortable?

"The relationship between the village and the clan has grown increasingly tense. You must have realized that too. Before I dug out your eyeballs, you even came to me and wanted me to join you."

"Ah!" Shisui let out a helpless sigh. "Kazuki, once both of us have new Sharingan transplanted, let's sit down and have a proper talk."

"They each want to wrap themselves up like the Second Tsuchikage's mummy."

Kazuki smiled. "You two, you and Itachi, have worked so hard for so long. Has it done any good?"

This was not Kazuki fooling around, either.

The leader said in a lifeless voice, "Come with us."

More than a dozen people suddenly appeared, and the hospital room immediately became crowded.

His breathing grew heavier, revealing the turmoil in his heart.

Kazuki chuckled softly and murmured, "Have a proper talk? After today, will there still be a chance? My plans come one after another, oniisan. We really won't have many chances to talk in the future."

When they had once grown on his own body, he had not felt much about them.

"What I need to do now is... shut you all up for good!"

"You look like an older brother!" Kazuki curled his lip. "Unfortunately, you... sigh, I can't even be bothered to talk about you. Fine, go back. We can have a proper talk when there's time."

Kazuki glanced at him. "I have my own plans. You don't need to worry about them. Just go back and rest obediently. Don't get in my way."

"Anbu!"

Nothing else mattered. The ability of his Mangekyo... Kotoamatsukami!

Shisui sighed faintly.

Was that even something a person would say?

Shisui's body trembled.

As Kazuki's words fell, figures appeared one after another in the hospital room.

"You and Itachi, neither of you has the slightest chance of succeeding. All your efforts are futile. I think you understand that too. Because of that, I'd guess you've even considered using the Mangekyo, haven't you?"

Kazuki was being serious for once, yet Shisui had actually interrupted him.

"Uchiha Yishū!"

Shisui left.

You've made me worry myself sick!

"Don't talk!" Kazuki interrupted Shisui. "Either let me finish in one breath, or we can trade blows for a bit. Trust me, you'll enjoy the process immensely—ecstatic enough to foam at the mouth and convulse like you've been struck by Lightning Release Ninjutsu!"

Kazuki had even guessed that?

"Right now, don't those four places have everyone's attention? At a time like this, who the hell would dare act recklessly? Who knows how many eyes are watching them."

And it was your own little brother who dug them out for me.

"Uchiha!"

Shisui was stunned. "How would digging out both our eyes stop the coup?"

Shisui: "...Please, continue."

"Eyes? They have nothing to do with you!"

Nonsense!

"One or two years of peace... but what happens after those one or two years?"

As for after this period... heh, now that I've stepped in, you four guardian beasts of Konoha still want peace?

Keep dreaming in broad daylight!

"This..."

Now that they were in Kazuki's hands, Shisui felt distinctly uneasy.

"How is that possible?"

"I definitely won't let Konoha fall into the flames of war."

"But!"

"Forget it. I don't want to think about it anymore."

Because of Shisui's death, the Uchiha coup had been delayed.

A coup could not exactly be carried out with great fanfare, could it?

"Be good. Listen to me!"

Kazuki, however, smiled meaningfully.

Shisui asked again.

After tapping the bedboard a few times with his fingers, Kazuki slowly rose to his feet.

You disappointing child!

Those were my eyes!

"Enough, everyone. Uchiha Shisui has already left. How much longer are you going to hide?"

"You're truly stupid!" Kazuki sighed. "Think about it. Because of you and me, our eyes were dug out..."

"Konoha Military Police Force!"

"Yes, this is how I'm stopping the clan's coup!"

Kazuki said seriously, "What was the result of me digging out your eyeballs? Look for yourself. Didn't it stop the clan's armed coup?"

"Root!"

Can I really trust you?

Kazuki tilted his head, staring at them as he muttered, "Danzo, what are you trying to do? You actually sent Root members to the hospital room to arrest me?"

With so many people watching now, how could you act in secret?

The Mangekyo incident Kazuki had created imitated Shisui's death from the original story, buying time.

The hospital room also fell silent.

Clearly, you were the one who wronged me, kid. I haven't even settled the score with you, yet you're acting so self-righteous?

Kazuki had already lost interest in dealing with him. He waved a hand. "Hurry up. I won't see you out!"

Kazuki grinned happily. "Two of the Uchiha clan's recognized geniuses were attacked in the clan's core territory, and two pairs of Mangekyo have gone missing. Tsk, tsk. I'd say those four departments will be more obedient than the last. For the next year or two, Konoha will have constant minor disturbances, but no major trouble!"

He silently slapped himself in the face.

Shisui was dumbfounded. "Th-this, this is your method?"

He had trusted him once, and his eyes were gone.

"Kazuki..."

Using eye-digging to temporarily stop the clan's armed coup—next time, would he just kill me outright?

All I can say is, for the sake of our brotherhood, could you please show some mercy?

You're scaring me!

After hesitating, Shisui asked softly, "What are you planning to do with my Mangekyo?"

Shisui: "..."

"I've looked through the clan's records on the Mangekyo. After awakening it, one gains all kinds of unique abilities, and a large portion of them are related to Genjutsu. I'm guessing yours is too, right, Shisui?"

I've even seen the original story. I know you planned to use Kotoamatsukami's power to stop the Uchiha coup.

Why was he being so impatient?

Had I failed that badly?

"What? Oniisan, you don't believe me?"

All sorts of strange thoughts surfaced in his heart one after another, making him even more uneasy.

If I trust you again, how many of my heart, liver, intestines, and lungs will I have left?

Shisui fell silent.

The silence was unnerving.

"Who are you planning to use it on? Clan Head Fugaku and Elder Setsuna?"

He hummed a tune as he moved his body back and forth.

"Kazuki, I'm your older brother!"

You'd definitely do it in secret.

In the original story, Shisui's death was precisely what drove Uchiha Itachi mad.

At the same time!

Shisui: "..."

I've seen the original story. I know you intended to use Kotoamatsukami's power to stop the Uchiha coup.

Shisui: "..."

A kind smile appeared on Kazuki's face.

Once the plan had been arranged, it needed sufficient strength to carry it out.

Thus, Uchiha Yishū began to show off his muscles!