The Lady Has Worked Hard

At the same time, he was deeply unhappy over Shisui's death.

For a moment, his expression was exceedingly complicated.

One moment his brows relaxed; the next, they furrowed.

The surrounding Uchiha felt a chill run through their hearts. This was bad—even the Clan Head was showing such a complicated expression.

This matter had truly blown up!

"This is going too far!"

Uchiha Xianren gained a bit more confidence. He slammed his hand onto the table and roared:

"We must find the murderer! No matter who it is, as long as we have suffered humiliation, the Uchiha Clan will make them pay in blood!"

His words carried a pointed meaning. "No one is exempt!"

As he spoke, his gaze turned toward Uchiha Yashiro.

A cold gleam flashed!

"Regardless, we should first find the murderer who killed Shisui."

Uchiha Yashiro said solemnly, "I will personally take responsibility for this matter."

"Bullshit!"

Uchiha Xianren flew into a rage. With a buzz, he shot to his feet, pointed at Uchiha Yashiro's nose, and cursed him out.

"Even now, Yashiro, you still want to uphold that so-called peace?"

His gaze swept over the other Uchiha Clan members as he shouted sharply:

"With Shisui's Body Flicker Technique, if it wasn't someone from the village, who could have killed him?!"

"There is only one possibility for his killer—the Konoha High Command."

"The blood of the Uchiha Clan must never be spilled in vain!"

The moment Akira heard that, he knew this matter would not end peacefully today. The Uchiha Clan members' eyes had turned crimson, their breathing heavy. Even members of the Dove faction could not help but be moved.

The Uchiha Clan had always been a proud clan that feared neither death nor battle.

Even after hundreds of years, the ferocious genes and instincts of the Land of Lightning still remained in their bones.

"That's right! Shisui must not die for nothing!"

"Damn Konoha High Command! When have we Uchiha not charged at the very front in battle, yet this is how we are treated!"

"Killing one means breaking even! Killing two means profit!"

Pairs of crimson tomoe Sharingan appeared, like ghostly lanterns from hell, their light strange and demonic.

Uchiha Yashiro's expression shifted slightly. He felt that if he did not say something now, everyone's emotions would become impossible to contain!

"The blood of the Uchiha Clan indeed cannot be spilled in vain."

At a time like this, he absolutely could not clash head-on with the clan members' emotions.

His gaze swept over the other Uchiha members of the Dove faction. Even those from his own faction were visibly moved now.

"But we still do not know who the murderer truly is."

His tone shifted as he calmly explained, "There are indeed some hardliners within the Konoha High Command who hold deep prejudice against our Uchiha Clan. But likewise, there are also some among the Konoha High Command who have always borne us goodwill."

"We absolutely cannot condemn them all with one stroke."

"This concerns the reputation our Uchiha Clan has built over nearly a hundred years!"

His words were clear and orderly, full of reason and persuasion.

Though the Uchiha Clan members looked cold on the surface, they were not unreasonable people. On the contrary, every Uchiha had a scale in their heart!

At once, everyone's expressions calmed considerably.

"So what? The fact remains that Shisui was killed!"

Seeing this, Uchiha Xianren immediately grew anxious.

This was the best opportunity they had had in years!

The two immediately began arguing, muddying the waters even further. Uchiha Xianren shouted furiously, but no matter how he attacked, Uchiha Yashiro only grew calmer.

Uchiha Akira shook his head and gave a light laugh.

"Hm? What is it?"

Uchiha Itachi could not help asking from beside him. Worry filled his heart, though his face remained utterly calm.

"There is no need to worry."

Akira shook his head and said calmly, "Though Uchiha Xianren's words are extremely sharp, Uchiha Yashiro has actually redirected Shisui's death into an argument between the two of them."

"They have argued too many times."

"As a result, the other clan members have already developed a kind of inertia. Their resistance toward Konoha has weakened considerably. Unless something unexpected happens, nothing is destined to occur within the Uchiha today."

The other clan members had only been swept away by emotion just now.

Once they calmed down, they would realize that now was not the best time to launch a war against Konoha.

Their emotions were ready, but their strength was not.

If Uchiha Fugaku was the pillar supporting the Uchiha Clan, then Shisui was the bond tying together the clan's emotions.

"Enough!"

Uchiha Fugaku's steady, cold voice rang out like a heavy hammer striking everyone's hearts.

"Shisui has only just died, yet you are already arguing until your faces are red. What kind of behavior is this?!"

His cold gaze swept across everyone.

A pair of crimson Three Tomoe Sharingan emerged. Their deep Dojutsu Power, like that of hell itself, struck fear into everyone's hearts.

"Shisui's death is extremely important. No matter the cost, we must find Shisui. If he is alive, we must see him; if dead, we must see his body!"

He said coldly, "But more importantly—"

"Who killed Shisui!"

"Yashiro, I leave this matter to you. You, Inabi, and Tekka must find the murderer who killed Shisui, no matter what!"

His deep gaze swept over the other Uchiha Clan members, and he sighed faintly within his heart.

Today was absolutely not the day to decide on a rebellion.

Others might not understand, but he knew very well that without Shisui's Mangekyō Sharingan, if the Uchiha Clan rebelled now, it would be no different from seeking death!

Everyone gradually dispersed.

Just as Akira was about to leave as well, a voice suddenly sounded behind him.

"Akira, stay behind for now."

Uchiha Akira turned around and saw Fugaku's deep eyes. "Yes, Clan Head."

Uchiha Itachi, beside him, looked surprised and cast him an inquiring glance.

What is it? Do you need me to come with you?

No, no. It's nothing.

The two exchanged a glance.

Uchiha Fugaku's mouth twitched.

Damn it, this brat's elbow was bent outward.

Instead of worrying about his father, he was worried that Uchiha Akira, an outsider, would be targeted!

When they arrived at Uchiha Fugaku's home, things were as usual. Uchiha Mikoto had prepared tea, and her well-tailored qipao outlined her curvaceous, tall figure.

Especially when she bent over to pour the tea.

"You have worked hard, Madam."

Uchiha Akira was exceedingly polite as he watched seriously.

Uchiha Fugaku, seated beside him, wore an odd expression. Whenever Akira saw him, he was always very relaxed, but whenever he saw his wife, he became remarkably polite.

Could it be because he always kept a stern face?

"Akira, you know the cause of Shisui's death, don't you?"

Uchiha Fugaku took a sip of tea, then opened with a bombshell!

Uchiha Akira: "???"

His eyes shifted as he looked suspiciously at Uchiha Fugaku.

Fuck.

Old man, I trusted you so much, and you were fucking spying on me!

He set down his teacup, placed both hands behind his back, and immediately brought them together.

Damn it!

Spying on me?

Take a Wood Release straight to the face!