On the outskirts of Konoha.
In an open area not far from the Uchiha Clan's settlement.
Shimura Danzō stood there.
Advisor Koharu, Mitokado Homura, and Ox-Head and Horse-Face stood to one side.
This mission was a surprise attack.
Because it was nighttime... it was already 9:30 p.m.
According to Horse Face [Kohinata Mukai]'s report,
everyone in the Uchiha Clan had fallen asleep.
If that was the case, they could wipe them all out with ease.
The Uchiha Clan members were all focused on the coup they would launch tomorrow morning.
They would never imagine...
that their plans would be carried out tonight.
Although Uchiha Itachi had not learned of the plan,
Ox Head and horse face, disguised as Uchiha Hewan, had learned of it at the gathering.
"Itachi, your efforts will change the fate of the village."
Shimura Danzō coaxed him.
Itachi had already decided to shoulder the crime of massacring his clan for the sake of the village's peace.
Shimura Danzō, Advisor Koharu, and Mitokado Homura would deal with Uchiha Izumi.
And he...
would be responsible for slaughtering the rest of the Uchiha Clan.
Once everyone in the Uchiha Clan was dead,
the ANBU and Root would be summoned, allowing them to discover the horrific scene of "Uchiha Itachi slaughtering the entire Uchiha Clan."
He would bear the "crime of annihilating a clan."
This was also the best way to atone to Shisui, who had entrusted the future to him.
A rogue ninja...
"What should we do about Uchiha Hewan?"
Itachi suddenly raised his head and asked.
"They're useless anyway. Just kill them..."
Shimura Danzō said coldly.
"Root shinobi don't fear death when it comes to completing a mission. Ox Head and horse face will die without regret as well... Don't hesitate any longer. If the others discover that