Jin's Prediction and Counterattack, Fugaku's Change of Heart!

Sarutobi Hiruzen's gaze darkened.

A terrifyingly cold glint flashed in his eyes. He looked like an enraged vulture, staring fixedly at Uchiha Jin's retreating back.

"Get out!"

He did not look at Fugaku, merely pointing coldly toward the door.

Fugaku's scalp went numb at the sight.

This was the first time he had seen Sarutobi Hiruzen truly angry, and it shattered every illusion he had once held about the Hokage.

Then...

Without even a shred of the arrogance expected of a Mangekyo wielder, he fled the Hokage Office in a sorry state, like a startled cat.

"Anbu!"

"Notify the three Elders—Danzo, Koharu, and Homura. Tell them to put down everything they are doing."

"Get here immediately. As soon as possible!"

Sarutobi Hiruzen spoke coldly.

The Anbu agent kneeling on one knee promptly departed with respect.

Ten minutes later.

Outside the Uchiha Compound, Fugaku caught up with him.

His gaze toward Uchiha Jin was exceedingly complicated. After hesitating for a long time, he finally asked bitterly, "Jin, you..."

"Don't hesitate. If you have something to say, say it."

Uchiha Jin sounded casual. His eyes narrowed slightly, and there was even a faint smile on his face.

At that...

After pondering for a long while, Fugaku still asked in confusion, "Did you already know Sarutobi Hiruzen's true nature?"

"What kind of question is that? Isn't it as obvious as lice on a bald man's 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 upcoming plans would indeed require Fugaku, this scapegoat, he spoke directly. "Senju Nawaki, Dan Katō, Hatake Sakumo, Minato..."

"The Senju and Uzumaki clans, and then the Konoha Sannin..."

"Especially—Orochimaru!"

"How could someone from a civilian background possibly have the funds to conduct human experiments?"

Fugaku was dumbfounded.

Because he had left early and had not moved to the current clan grounds, he truly did not know about these matters.

At that...

Looking at Fugaku's utterly blank expression, 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. I need to find something else for them to do, so I don't have time to discuss this with you."

After saying that...

He casually waved a hand and headed toward his home.

Fugaku's expression was complicated, but he ultimately made up his mind. "I am also willing to do my part for the Uchiha. If it truly comes to armed conflict in the future, then I will take action!"

At this moment, he had completely made up his mind.

He had no choice!

Sarutobi Hiruzen's true face just now had truly frightened him badly.

Now that he fully understood he had been deceived all along, even if he had not shown it just now, when it truly came to armed conflict, he would naturally stand firmly on Uchiha Jin's side.

At that...

A faint smile appeared at the corner of Uchiha Jin's lips, but he merely waved casually and left.

It was naturally a good thing that Fugaku was willing to act!

Though his mind truly was rather dull, he was still a Mangekyo wielder. Thinking of it this way, Uchiha Jin actually felt somewhat grateful to Sarutobi Hiruzen.

If not for today's incident, Fugaku would at most have laid low and given up. He would never have said such words.

Not long after.

The moment Uchiha Jin returned home and sat down, Uchiha Tsuki brewed him some tea and obediently began massaging his shoulders.

This really was enjoyable!

Although he had gradually grown accustomed to it, he still felt a little uncomfortable about it.

How utterly depraved!

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But he could not bear to refuse. After all, it was a gesture of goodwill.

So he coughed and spoke directly.

"Go bring Tadashi here."

"Yes, Elder Jin!"

Uchiha Jin, the guard at the door, immediately dropped to one knee in acknowledgment before leaving.

A moment later.

Uchiha Tadashi walked in. "Elder Jin, you were looking for me?"

"Yes. I need you to handle something," Uchiha Jin said.

Then.

He beckoned Uchiha Tadashi closer and whispered in his ear. "Tell Yashiro-sama to proceed carefully. While the clan members patrol Konoha, have them find opportunities to create a few more Shadow Clones, then use the Transformation Jutsu to conceal themselves and quietly spread the news throughout Konoha."

"Remember, it must be done quickly!"

Uchiha Tadashi's gaze hardened with resolve.

After solemnly nodding, he left the clan compound and headed to the Konoha Military Police Force.

Seeing the noisy Military Police Force, which resembled a bustling marketplace, a trace of disdain appeared at the corner of his mouth before he made his way to Uchiha Yashiro's office.

"Tadashi?"

"Does Jin 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!

Horror flickered in his eyes, but he eventually said solemnly, "Tell Jin-kun that I'll take care of it!"

"Alright, understood." Uchiha Tadashi nodded. "Yashiro-sama, I'll take my leave."

As he departed, the office fell silent.

Uchiha Yashiro took a deep breath, then summoned the captains under his command and assigned them their tasks.

Meanwhile.

Fugaku found Uchiha Tenno and learned the so-called truth from him.

Then.

He fell completely silent.

Five minutes later, he sighed.

"Yes, it's too much of a coincidence!"

"I always found it incredibly strange before, as though Konoha had been cursed. Any ninja capable of standing on their own would eventually seem to suffer some kind of accident."

"But from Jin's perspective, all of those people threatened Sarutobi Hiruzen's rule."

"And now, it was the Uchiha's turn!"

Fugaku's expression was extremely grim, 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 it?"

His eyes were filled with doubt. Clearly, he found it hard to believe.

That was right.

As someone who had lived through Uchiha Madara's era, he knew all too well how drastically and extremely an Uchiha's mentality could change after awakening the Mangekyō Sharingan...

Therefore.

When it came to Fugaku, a Mangekyō wielder, he truly did not believe the man could change his mind!

In response.

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."

"Based on the information I learned today, along with Sarutobi Hiruzen's true face, I vaguely glimpsed a path to survival."

"I've abandoned all illusions. From now on, I'll be fully prepared to fight!"

As he spoke.

A surge of Malevolent Qi erupted from him. Gone was his previous timidness; instead, he truly carried a hint of the Fierce-Eyed Fugaku.

Uchiha Tenno was taken aback for a moment, then smiled in relief.

Mm, very good!

With Fugaku having chosen to join, only Shisui and Itachi remained.

Of course.

They were the truly tough nuts to crack; persuading them would be almost impossible!

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