Chapter 244
This naturally refers to the death of Shisui Uchiha last year.
Ox-Head Horse-Face used Medical Ninjutsu to change their appearance, transforming themselves into the likeness of Kahara Uchiha.
Because Kahara Uchiha timid and inconspicuous, no one noticed that he had been replaced.
"Because of Shisui Uchiha's death, the Uchiha Clan was forced to revise their coup plan, delaying it for a full year..."
"But I'm really curious, how do they plan to deal with the Third Hokage?"
The Ox-Head Horse-Face were discussing these matters without any restraint.
The weasel was right in front of them.
Itachi is the captain of the Anbu.
The subordinates assigned to him were Ox-Head and Horse-Face.
Although they were the two men's superiors, Itachi knew that they were sent by Danzo to monitor him.
The so-called "Anbu leader" was nothing more than a satirical, empty title.
Just as the two brothers said.
After Shisui's death, the clan revised their coup plan.
After all, losing a pair of Mangekyō Sharingan is a huge loss.
Then, a new plan was developed.
The father Fugaku Uchiha, planned to kidnap the Third Hokage.
Yashiro and Inabi kidnapped Elders Utatane Koharu Mitokado Homura.
The remaining Uchiha ninjas confronted the village's ninjas.
Next, the Uchiha Clan will make demands and force everyone to accept them.
The demands are mainly threefold:
1. The Uchiha should have the right to participate in the upper echelons of the village, instead of being relegated to the role of a minor official in the Police Force forever.
2. It is demanded that the Uchiha be able to freely choose where to live within the village, instead of being treated as prisoners and permanently relegated to the outskirts of the village, where they are grouped together and monitored.
3. He demanded that Fugaku Uchiha become the Fifth Hokage.
If none of the above can be achieved.
Then... we have no choice but to resort to drastic and bloody measures.
At that time, people will lose their lives.
[Note: The above-mentioned demands for a coup prepared by the Uchiha are from the official novel.]
In order to achieve these points...
Kidnapping high-ranking officials is necessary.
They were in a standoff while simultaneously engaging in dialogue.
The conversations included numerous revelations about the dark side of Konoha High Command, various unfair treatments, opaque operations, dark history, and mistakes.
This was intended to expose the darkness within the upper echelons of power, thereby undermining their rule.
"In short, a coup is probably about to begin soon."
"Hehehe, the Uchiha Clan... is hopeless."
Ox-Head Horse-Face gave Itachi a meaningful look.
Soon after, Itachi arrived at the gathering place.
That is, the underground of the "Naka Shrine".
The brazier crackled and burned.
The flickering flames illuminated the stone tablet left by the Sage of Six Paths.
"What are you doing here?!" Upon seeing Itachi's arrival, Yashiro, a member of the radical faction, stood up and looked over.
"I'm here to say something."
In order to salvage everything, Itachi decided to make one last effort.
The underground space fell silent instantly.
Looking around at each and every face.
Father's, Mother's, Yashiro, Inabi...
He even has his childhood sweetheart, Izumi Uchiha.
Itachi saw Izumi's face, which looked like she was about to cry.
Itachi knew she was worried about him.
Past conflicts have already put them in a very precarious situation.
But...
"How foolish..." Itachi said.
"?!"
Yashiro and the others were slightly taken aback.
"What... what do you mean by this?!"
"I'm talking about a coup," Itachi said coldly. "If it comes to war, you will definitely lose."
The village has thousands of ninjas.
There are over 800 ordinary members of the Uchiha Clan.
However, there were only about 200 ninjas capable of fighting.
More than half of them do not have Sharingan.
The few who possess the Sharingan are far outnumbered by the village's ninjas, offering them little chance of victory.
Like a portion of the Kekkei Genkai families that were wiped out by the Bloody Mist.
Individual groups are of little use against the village's war machine.
Even though her father possessed the Mangekyō Sharingan.
It would be impossible for them to withstand the combined forces of the Third Hokage, Shimura Danzō, Jiraiya, and others.
"Anyone who says they're not qualified to be a ninja without even trying is out!"
His father, Fugaku, seemed somewhat angry.
He scolded.
This is why Shisui died.
The plan was changed to a strategy focused on kidnapping Konoha High Command.
In terms of numbers, the Uchiha is not at a disadvantage.
"Do you really believe we can win, Father?"
Itachi looked at him without flinching, showing no fear whatsoever.
"..."
The father remained silent.
After a long silence, he spoke.
"Itachi, you don't understand..."
Fugaku Uchiha began to express his opinion.
In short.
It is the "class solidification", "exclusion of dissidents", and "suppression and persecution" that prevents the Uchiha from ever being able to work as Police Force.
There are no other upward channels.
As for the only two exceptions.
A man named Obito Uchiha.
One of them was named Itachi Uchiha.
But Obito Uchiha died. Itachi Uchiha... was also a member of the Konoha High Command.
"Because I'm from the Uchiha, I can never become Hokage..."
Fugaku Uchiha's tone was filled with grief and anger.
This is simply... illogical.
"Itachi, you are still young, so you can't see the dark side of this world... How many people are restless and anxious because they can't change it, ultimately spending their lives in disappointment, leaving behind regrets until their death..."
"Then let's try to change it," Itachi replied calmly.
"Don't you understand, Itachi? It's not that we don't want to change, it's that conventional methods can't change things!"
Fugaku Uchiha emphasized his tone.
You can never defeat those who have already benefited from the system when you follow rules set by others.
Why don't you understand?
Itachi: "So... we're going to rely on this stupid coup plan?"
172. Decide on a coup and overthrow the Konoha High Command.
"What did you say?! Itachi! You won't be at ease until you stop us, will you?!"
The Uchiha Yashiro suddenly stood up from the tatami mat.
"Don't be so arrogant! That's enough! Although I don't know how outstanding you are, this kind of fooling...!"
"Alright, Yashiro!"
Fugaku Uchiha sternly rebuked him, and the Yashiro reluctantly sat back down.
Then, Fugaku Uchiha looked at his eldest son.
"Victory or defeat is secondary to us; the most important thing is change. If the people in the village can understand our situation, the oppression we suffer, and the discrimination we face, we can change this village and eliminate the darkness within it."
Itachi shook his head. "The villagers were already afraid. And now it's like this, the whole clan has been driven to the edge of the village..."
"That's political persecution by high-ranking officials!"
Fugaku Uchiha immediately retorted.
"If it weren't for the deliberate propaganda and sabotage from higher-ups, how could we possibly be falsely accused of being the masterminds who summoned the Nine-Tails?! Why can't you understand?!"
"That's just a fallacy." Itachi's expression remained unchanged.
Hearing his son's answer.
Deep wrinkles appeared between Fugaku Uchiha's brows due to his grief.
"Itachi... we are doing this for you, and for the children to come. We are not just changing the status quo, but changing the future of our clan!"
If you do nothing.
The Uchiha Clan will continue to be relegated to working in the Police Force for generations.
Moreover, as time goes by, more and more accusations will be leveled against the Uchiha Clan.
At that time, the only fate for the Uchiha Clan will be annihilation.
Itachi: "If it's truly for our sake, and the future of our clan, why do something so foolish—"
Itachi didn't finish his sentence.
A commotion arose from the surroundings.
"Traitor!"