Slay the Rogue Ninja

It was a simple plan. Since Uchiha Kazuto still needed time to grow, they could not launch the Coup so soon. However, they could use this Coup as an opportunity to push him into the position of clan head.

It was simple. When the Coup began, the Hawk Faction would defect, seize Uchiha Fugaku, pin all the blame on him, and forcibly strip him of his position as clan head. Then it would be time for Uchiha Kazuto to take the position.

"Good, this is a good plan!"

Uchiha Setsuna pondered it for a moment, then nodded.

This plan would be just enough to drive Uchiha Fugaku from power. In truth, once he learned that Uchiha Kazuto had awakened the Mangekyō Sharingan and needed time to grow, he had given up on the idea of a Coup. Of course, it was not that he no longer intended to stage one—he merely intended to launch a new Coup after Uchiha Kazuto had grown stronger.

With the Mangekyō Sharingan, Uchiha Kazuto would grow very quickly. Once he had matured, suppressing Konoha would be effortless.

But now they had an even better idea. As long as they dumped all the filth onto Uchiha Fugaku and had Uchiha Kazuto reveal those eyes that represented the Uchiha Clan's ultimate power, then Uchiha Fugaku would be shit whether he was or not.

The Uchiha Clan's clan head had intended to rebel. Invincible Lord Kazuto exposed Uchiha Fugaku's scheme and became the new clan head. Look, how wonderful!

Under normal circumstances, such a plan would be difficult to carry out. But now, Uchiha Kazuto possessed the Mangekyō Sharingan and had the support of the Hawk Faction. The Dove Faction had never wanted a Coup in the first place; they had been forced into it by the Hawks. And now, what if everything had been Uchiha Fugaku's scheme?

Uchiha Fugaku, the man who appeared to be part of the Dove Faction, was the true force behind this Coup.

Surely, after seeing Uchiha Kazuto's Mangekyō Sharingan and with the Hawk Faction backing him, even if the Dove Faction did not want to believe it, they would have no choice but to.

Fugaku, I'm sorry. This is all for the clan! You'll just have to suffer a little.

Uchiha Setsuna thought.

Not long afterward, the members of the Hawk Faction left.

"Elder Setsuna, why did he summon those people here?"

From a corner, Uchiha Shisui watched the scene with a grave expression, his worries growing ever deeper.

Why? Why don't these people of the clan possess the Will of Fire? They clearly live in the village, yet there is such a deep divide between them and everyone in the village. Why?

Can't you try to integrate into the village? Lord Hokage is so great—why can't you try to accept the great Will of Fire?

Uchiha Shisui thought heavily. All along, he had been worried about the relationship between the village and the clan.

It would be wonderful if everyone could understand one another!

Uchiha Shisui left, his heart unbearably heavy.

For the next period of time, everything seemed as though nothing had happened. The Hawk Faction continued discussing the Coup, while Uchiha Shisui and Uchiha Itachi continued leaking the clan's information.

Meanwhile, Uchiha Kazuto kept studying, rapidly mastering all kinds of Ninjutsu collected by the Uchiha Clan. At the same time, with the help of Uchiha Setsuna and the Hawk Faction's ninja, he left the Military Police Force and began lying low, waiting for the right moment.

During this time, Uchiha Kazuto successfully developed Susanoo. He now had the ability to contend with Hiruzen Sarutobi. Unfortunately, because his Dojutsu was simply too ordinary, he still lacked the strength to crush all of Konoha and could not launch a violent Coup.

"It is time—for the position of Uchiha Clan head, and... Kotoamatsukami!"

At dusk, in the forest, Uchiha Kazuto stood atop a tree, clenching his fist.

"Tekka, get ready!"

Then Uchiha Kazuto looked toward Uchiha Tekka in the distance.

"Yes, Lord Kazuto!"

Several Uchiha Clan ninja in the distance nodded. The next moment, they vanished into the forest.

Such dangerous eyes must be in my hands.

"I'll be taking your Sharingan."

Shimura Danzō looked at Uchiha Shisui. The instant the words left his mouth, he raised his hand and reached for Uchiha Shisui's eyes.

"!"

Uchiha Shisui reacted at once, immediately casting Genjutsu and grabbing Shimura Danzō's arm.

Shimura Danzō immediately lowered his head.

"It's only ordinary Genjutsu. He'll wake up soon."

Uchiha Shisui released him and immediately turned to leave. However, he did not notice Shimura Danzō's hand twitching behind him. The next moment...

Bang!

An elbow slammed directly into Uchiha Shisui. Then Danzō reached out and tore out one of Uchiha Shisui's eyes.

But just then...

Whoosh!

Several figures suddenly appeared. One of them drove an elbow into Danzō's chest, while another seized Danzō's arm and cleanly cut it off.

At the same time, a figure appeared behind Uchiha Shisui. That figure drove an elbow into Uchiha Shisui's back, then reached up and tore out his remaining eye as well.

"Ah!"

Two Uchiha Clan ninja immediately rushed forward.

"Shisui!"

They supported Uchiha Shisui's body. Hearing those familiar voices, Uchiha Shisui relaxed slightly. But the next instant, crack!

Uchiha Shisui's legs were stomped broken by the two ninja, while his arms were yanked out of their sockets.

"Ah! You bastards!!!"

Uchiha Shisui let out a scream and collapsed to the ground.

"Shisui, don't move!"

Uchiha Tekka released his grip, spun around, and engaged the approaching Root operatives.

"Argh, Uchiha!!!"

Not far away, Shimura Danzō screamed in agony, fury raging in his heart. Those damned bastards! Had they gone mad? They actually dared to attack him?

Fortunately, he had already activated Izanagi. For a certain period of time, he could remain immortal—no matter how severe his injuries were, he could...

Danzō's thoughts came to a halt as a pair of scarlet eyes appeared before him.

Izanami!

Shimura Danzō's body instantly recovered, yet he made no further movements. He simply stood there, completely still.

"Lord Kazuto, I have fulfilled my mission."

The Uchiha ninja who had cast Izanami looked at Uchiha Kazuto and nodded.

"Very good. Now, kill all these rogue ninja who intend to rebel and launch a coup!"

Uchiha Kazuto nodded, leaving a Shadow Clone behind before joining the battle.