Uchiha Jin narrowed his eyes slightly.
This was also what worried him most. Shisui and Itachi had been far too quiet lately.
That was highly abnormal!
After all, they belonged to the village's most hardline faction. The Uchiha had been acting so boldly lately, and the village had suffered quite a few losses. Given their personalities, they should not have remained so silent.
Especially considering the coming operation, he would need to walk straight into Danzo's trap.
So.
Naturally, he needed to find out what those two were up to.
And at that.
Upon hearing Uchiha Jin's question, everyone present froze in place.
Shisui? Itachi?
They had indeed heard very little about the two of them lately. It felt as if they had completely vanished.
A moment later.
Fugaku was the first to ponder for a moment before speaking.
"I know a little about this."
"Itachi and Shisui are both Anbu members. It seems they accepted a mission a few days ago and have recently left the village."
"Of course."
"That is only Itachi's word. I don't know whether it's true or not!"
There was hesitation in Fugaku's eyes, and clearly, a faint trace of fear lingered in his heart.
And at that.
After hearing Fugaku's words, everyone present fell silent as well.
However, after thinking for a moment, Uchiha Jin still spoke directly. "It's most likely just an excuse. There haven't been any major troubles in the Shinobi World lately."
"Although the Konoha and Kumogakure front lines are somewhat tense, and the final Peace Treaty has yet to be signed, Kumogakure has long since run out of steam. A fight simply cannot break out anytime soon."
"Especially at a time like this, when the tensions between the Uchiha and the village are growing ever more severe. Unless Sarutobi Hiruzen is an idiot, he would not let those two leave the village."
"Looking at it that way, they are most likely in Root!"
"They will probably be part of the trap aimed at me as well."
Hiss!
As Uchiha Jin spoke, everyone present sucked in a sharp breath.
Everyone's expressions turned ugly!
Fugaku's face was filled with struggle, and for a moment, he did not know what to say.
So, sigh!
After a helpless sigh, he looked utterly exhausted.
There was no helping it.
With a son like that, he truly was worn out!
"Bastard, damn it!"
"We're all Uchiha, yet they insist on standing with the village."
"Can't those two idiots see how the village has been targeting the Uchiha?"
"..."
Everyone present spoke up in turn.
None of them looked pleased. As Uchiha, those two were helping outsiders harm their own people.
And at that.
Other than offering a bitter smile, Fugaku did not know what else he could say.
Uchiha Jin fell into thought.
This was not good news for him, so he had to find a way to stop it.
It was not because he feared Shisui and Itachi. Rather, those two could not die by his hand, even if they had in fact betrayed the Uchiha.
Members of the same clan could not kill one another. That was an absolute core principle that could not be broken!
Otherwise...
Even if everyone understood him in their hearts, it would still leave a knot in the clan's hearts.
On the contrary.
Only if Shisui died at Danzo's hands could it ignite the clan's resolve to fight to the death.
What should he do?
Uchiha Jin's mind raced at high speed. Only after a moment did he speak coldly.
"Fugaku..."
"I need you to reveal your Mangekyo and make sure the Konoha Higher-ups learn of it."
"Then, let's do this."
"Go to the Hokage Office shortly and tell Sarutobi Hiruzen one thing."
"When two factions fight for power, it does not matter whether they engage in political maneuvering or tear off all pretenses and flip the table."
"But the Uchiha cannot kill the Uchiha!"
"Tell Sarutobi Hiruzen that I am willing to face Danzo head-on!"
"But Shisui and Itachi absolutely cannot take part in the battle!"
"Have him bring Shisui and Itachi back immediately. Otherwise, the moment I, Uchiha Jin, die will be the moment the entire Uchiha launches an armed rebellion."
Uchiha Jin's expression remained unchanged.
He had long prepared himself to clash with Danzo head-on. At its core, this was a world where strength ruled supreme, but those two traitors, Shisui and Itachi, absolutely could not take part in the battle.
This was the most crucial point!
If that could not be guaranteed, then he would flip the table completely and wage a direct war against the Konoha Higher-ups.
At worst...
If Konoha truly ended up ruined, every Uchiha would wander the Shinobi World as Rogue Ninja!
And at that.
Fugaku did not hesitate in the slightest and immediately nodded.
"No problem. I understand!"
"Keeping Shisui and Itachi out of the battle is the key. If Sarutobi Hiruzen refuses, then before I die, I'll kill the Konoha Higher-ups first!"
"I will personally see Shisui and Itachi brought to the Hokage Office, then personally seal the Chakra in their bodies!"
"Since Jin trusts me, I guarantee I will complete the mission!"
Fugaku's face was filled with ferocity, and murderous intent surged from his eyes.
Yes!
The Konoha Higher-ups' methods were too dirty, especially now that they involved his own son. This had clearly crossed Fugaku's bottom line.
And on the other side.
Uchiha Jin and everyone present were stunned by Fugaku's words.
Good lord!
They had truly enraged Fugaku, that honest man!
Sure enough.
When it came to being inhuman, the Konoha Higher-ups never disappointed.
Still, that was good!
With Fugaku's resolve and his Mangekyo, Sarutobi Hiruzen would definitely compromise.
Yes.
Even before Fugaku went to the Hokage Building, Uchiha Jin had already anticipated this.
And just then.
A member of the Patrol Team walked in. "Elders, Danzo has sent a letter specifically addressed to Elder Jin!"
"Give it to me." Uchiha Jin spoke indifferently.
Immediately afterward.
He began reading Danzo's letter!
And on the other side.
As Uchiha Jin read the letter, the expressions of everyone present began to turn ugly.
Clearly.
Although they did not yet know the contents of the letter, they understood that it was most likely the matter Uchiha Jin had mentioned.
And indeed, that was the case.
As they pondered in silence, Uchiha Jin had already put down the letter.
"Everyone, I guessed right!"
"Danzo is using my parents to threaten me, ordering me to go to the Death Forest alone."
"Otherwise, he will kill my parents. It is exactly as I expected!"
Uchiha Jin's tone was calm.
After all, he had already anticipated this, so naturally, he was not overly surprised.
Afterward.
He handed the letter to the others. Once they had read it, Malevolent Qi surged from their bodies.
The Konoha Higher-ups were truly inhuman!
"Elder Jin, give the order!"
Everyone present rose to their feet.
And at that.
Uchiha Jin did not waste any words and spoke directly. "Fugaku, go to the Hokage Building immediately and bring Shisui and Itachi back at once. Everyone else, immediately assemble two-thirds of the Uchiha Jonin."
"When the fight begins in the Death Forest, immediately launch a surprise assault on Root and rescue my parents!"
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