"How do you plan to stop the Uchiha rebellion all by yourself?"
The little old lady Utatane Koharu spoke bluntly. She did not believe Itachi could face the enormous Military Police Force alone. Even if the Hokage Building's direct forces were deployed in full, taking down the Uchiha would come at a heavy cost.
Faced with the Elder Council Duo's question, Itachi did not answer directly. Instead, he revealed his Mangekyō Sharingan.
The slowly spinning Mangekyō seemed to possess a magical pull, instantly drawing the attention of the higher-ups. The council elders could not help but suck in a breath, falling silent.
What had happened to the village these past few years? The once-rare Mangekyō Sharingan had appeared one after another.
First there had been Body Flicker Shisui, and now Sharingan Itachi. The Uchiha truly produced talents in abundance, while fewer and fewer young people in the Hokage faction were capable of shouldering great responsibility.
Danzo narrowed his eyes. He had originally thought Itachi dared negotiate with him only because he possessed Shisui's other eye.
He had not expected that, aside from the other Kotoamatsukami, Itachi had awakened a new Mangekyō Sharingan. The situation had developed far beyond his expectations, but he had still successfully lured Itachi into the darkness.
After pondering for a moment, the Third Hokage said slowly, "Itachi, tell us your plan. If you need any help, speak freely. The village cannot bear the risk of internal strife."
Itachi raised his head and said, one word at a time, "The Military Police Force will not rebel tonight. Itachi Uchiha will slaughter his entire clan and defect from the village. In exchange, I want Sasuke's life spared, so he can grow up healthy in the village."
Upon hearing this plan, the Elder Council Duo exchanged looks, their eyes