Uchiha Fugaku wasn't a character who appeared often, but that didn't mean he was weak. In fact, not a single ninja who awakened the Mangekyō Sharingan was weak.
When he heard about Kaede's outrageous plan, he was shocked—and furious.
Kaede had always had a good relationship with the Third Hokage's faction. Fugaku had let Kaede manage the clan because he hoped she could become the Hokage the Uchiha had long yearned for.
But... what had he just heard? Cowardice. Disbelief. A disgraceful, unforgivable betrayal.
"You've truly disappointed me, Uchiha Kaede." A terrifying killing intent filled the room. Fugaku had decided to kill Kaede. In his eyes, someone with such dangerous ideas couldn't be allowed to remain in the clan.
Otherwise, she might become another Madara.
No—she was Madara already, making the same choice and holding the same beliefs. She was dangerous, and he had to stop her.
"Your clan betrayed its own leader and huddled in Konoha, begging the Hokage for forgiveness and hoping that one day the Uchiha would get to become the village's Hokage.
"But what happened?
"The First was Hashirama Senju. The Second was Tobirama. The Third was their student, Hiruzen Sarutobi. And the Fourth will undoubtedly be Orochimaru or one of the other two Sannin.
"What about the Uchiha? Before long, we may lose not only the Military Police Force but also the land beneath our feet. When that happens and we're driven from our homes like stray dogs, what will you do?
"Can you fight back? Will you fight back?
"Do you dare fight back?" He glared at everyone and demanded an answer.
Standing amid Fugaku's killing intent, Kaede remained calm. The golden Rune energy within her surged at high speed, driving all negative energy from her body.
Flickers of golden lightning flashed across her