Sarutobi Hiruzen's gaze was dark and unreadable.
A terrifyingly cold glint flashed from his eyes. Like an enraged vulture, he stared fixedly at Uchiha Jin's retreating back.
"Get out!"
He did not look at Fugaku, merely coldly pointing at the door.
Fugaku's scalp went numb at the sight.
This was the first time he had seen Sarutobi Hiruzen enraged, shattering every idealized image he had once held of the Hokage.
Then.
Without even a trace of a Mangekyō wielder's arrogance, he fled the Hokage Office in utter embarrassment like a startled cat.
"Anbu!"
"Inform Danzo, Koharu, and Homura. Tell the three Elders to put aside everything they are doing."
"Get here immediately, as fast as possible!"
Sarutobi Hiruzen spoke coldly.
The Anbu kneeling on one knee immediately left respectfully.
Ten minutes later.
Fugaku caught up with him outside the Uchiha Compound.
His gaze toward Uchiha Jin was incredibly complicated. After hesitating for a long time, he finally asked bitterly.
"Jin, you..."
"Don't hesitate. Just say what you need to say."
Uchiha Jin was completely casual. His eyes narrowed slightly, and he even revealed a faint smile.
And yet.
After pondering for a long time, Fugaku still asked in confusion, "Did you know Sarutobi Hiruzen's true nature all along?"
"What are you talking about? Isn't it as obvious as lice on a bald head?" Uchiha Jin rolled his eyes.
Fugaku asked, "What do you mean?"
Uchiha Jin did not want to waste his breath on this.
However.
Considering that many of his future actions would indeed require Fugaku, this convenient scapegoat, he spoke directly. "Senju Nawaki, Dan Katō, Hatake Sakumo, Namikaze Minato..."
"The Senju and Uzumaki clans, followed by the Konoha Sannin..."
"Especially—Orochimaru!"
"How could someone born a Commoner possibly have the funds to conduct human experiments?"
Fugaku was dumbfounded.
Because he had left early and had not moved to the present Uchiha Compound, he genuinely knew nothing about these matters.
And so.
Looking at Fugaku's bewildered face, Uchiha Jin said directly, "Go talk to the other Elders. I've already told them about these matters."
"The Konoha Higher-ups definitely won't stay quiet next, and I need to find something else for them to do. I don't have time to discuss this with you."
After saying that.
He simply waved his hand and headed toward his home.
Fugaku's expression was complicated, but he ultimately made up his mind. "I am willing to contribute to the Uchiha as well. If it truly comes to armed confrontation in the future, I will act when the time comes!"
At that moment, he had completely made his decision.
There was no helping it!
Sarutobi Hiruzen's true face had genuinely frightened him badly just now.
Now that he fully understood how he had been deceived in the past, even though he had not shown it earlier, if it truly came to armed confrontation, he would naturally stand firmly on Uchiha Jin's side.
And in response.
A faint smile appeared at the corner of Uchiha Jin's mouth, but he merely waved casually and left.
Fugaku's willingness to act was naturally a good thing!
Although he really was stupid enough, he was still a Mangekyō wielder. Thinking of that, Jin actually felt a little grateful to Sarutobi Hiruzen.
If not for today's incident, Fugaku would at most have continued lying low and giving up. He would never have said such words.
Not long after.
As soon as Uchiha Jin returned home and sat down, Uchiha Tsuki brewed him tea and obediently began massaging his shoulders.
This was indeed enjoyable!
Although he was gradually getting used to it, he still felt somewhat uncomfortable about it.
Too decadent!
But he could not bear to refuse her. After all, it was an expression of her goodwill.
So he coughed and spoke directly.
"Call Tadashi over."
"Yes, Elder Jin!"
The Uchiha guard at the entrance immediately dropped to one knee in acknowledgment before leaving.
A moment later.
Uchiha Tadashi entered. "Elder Jin, you summoned me?"
"Yes, handle something for me," Uchiha Jin said.
Then.
He beckoned Uchiha Tadashi closer, whispered into his ear, and said, "Tell Yashiro-sama to proceed carefully. When the clansmen patrol Konoha, have them find chances to create several Shadow Clones, conceal themselves with the Transformation Technique, and quietly spread information throughout Konoha."
"Remember, it must be done quickly!"
Uchiha Tadashi's eyes turned resolute.
After solemnly nodding, he left the Clan Compound and headed to the Konoha Military Police Force.
Looking at the noisy Konoha Military Police Force, which resembled a marketplace, a trace of disdain appeared at the corner of his mouth before he headed to Uchiha Yashiro's office.
"Tadashi?"
"Does Jin-kun have new instructions?"
Uchiha Tadashi nodded.
After he briefly relayed Uchiha Jin's instructions, Uchiha Yashiro could not help drawing in a sharp breath.
How ruthless!
There was fear in his eyes, but he still spoke solemnly. "Tell Jin-kun that I will handle it properly!"
"Alright, understood." Uchiha Tadashi nodded. "Elder Yashiro, farewell!"
With his departure, the office fell silent.
Uchiha Yashiro took a deep breath before calling in the captains under his command and assigning their tasks.
Meanwhile.
Fugaku found Uchiha Tenno and learned the so-called truth from him.
Then.
He fell completely silent.
Five minutes later, he let out a long sigh.
"Yes, it was too much of a coincidence!"
"I had always found it extremely strange before, as if Konoha had been cursed. Any Ninja capable of standing on his own always seemed to suffer some sort of accident in the end."
"Looking at it from Jin's perspective now, every one of those people threatened Sarutobi Hiruzen's rule."
"Now, it is the Uchiha's turn!"
Fugaku's expression was extremely unsightly, and he was even somewhat unwilling to believe it.
There was no helping it.
This differed far too greatly from everything he had believed before!
Uchiha Tenno sighed. "Fugaku, do you truly believe this?"
His eyes were filled with doubt. Clearly, he found it difficult to believe.
Yes.
As someone who had lived through Uchiha Madara's era, he knew very well just how drastic and extreme an Uchiha's change in mentality could become after awakening the Mangekyō Sharingan...
Therefore.
When it came to Fugaku, this Mangekyō wielder, he truly did not believe Fugaku could change his mind!
And yet.
Fugaku's face was filled with bitterness. "The Dojutsu awakened in my left eye is called Izanagi's Premonition. It can anchor a point and predict the future for a certain period of time."
"Through the information I learned today and Sarutobi Hiruzen's true face, I have vaguely glimpsed a path to survival."
"I have abandoned all fantasies. From now on, I will prepare myself completely for battle!"
As he spoke.
A surge of Malevolent Qi erupted from him. He no longer had his earlier meekness and timidity. Instead, he truly carried a hint of Evil Eye's aura.
Uchiha Tenno was somewhat stunned, then revealed a gratified smile.
Mm, not bad!
Since Fugaku had already chosen to join them, only Shisui and Itachi remained.
Of course.
Those two were the real tough nuts. Convincing them would be almost impossible!
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