The Eve of the Uchiha Clan's Destruction

"It seems there is still one day left. Itachi should be returning to the clan to take action on the night after he meets with the Third Hokage..."

After preparing dinner, Yun Xi ate while contemplating his plan.

After Itachi wipes out the clan, he becomes a rogue ninja and joins the Akatsuki. Why don't I develop him into a spy for my own organization?

After dismissing several other ideas, Yun Xi finally hit upon a brilliant method.

That was not to stop Uchiha Itachi from joining the Akatsuki, but to develop him into a spy for his own organization.

Especially in the early stages of Hidden's development, every genius was a target Yun Xi could not afford to let go!

In truth, Yun Xi was confident in his ability to persuade Itachi.

Although Yun Xi's "Talk no Jutsu" was not as good as Naruto's, he knew the truth behind the entire affair.

He even understood why Uchiha Itachi went to the Akatsuki after defecting.

After completing the massacre, Uchiha Itachi left the Anbu, but not before meeting with the Third Hokage one last time.

Only then did he leave Konoha to join the Akatsuki.

Furthermore, Uchiha Itachi actually had other motives for joining the Akatsuki.

He wanted to monitor Obito to protect Konoha.

It could be said that from the very beginning, Uchiha Itachi never intended to be an enemy of Konoha.

This gave Yun Xi plenty of room to maneuver!

Whether it was telling him the truth about Shisui's death or using Sasuke and his attachment to Konoha to bind him, both were excellent methods.

If those failed, Yun Xi would have no choice but to take forceful action and conquer Uchiha Itachi with strength.

"With that settled, I only need to consider Obito and Danzo..."

Having made his plans for dealing with Uchiha Itachi, Yun Xi began to calculate in his mind how to handle Uchiha Obito and Danzo.

On the night of the Uchiha massacre, Danzo did not take direct action.

He merely dispatched a large number of Root Division ninjas, while the one who struck first was Uchiha Obito.

He was the first to use Kamui to attack the Konoha Military Police Force, creating an opening for Uchiha Itachi.

In the end, he succeeded in having the Uchiha clan wiped out...

Yun Xi did not intend to change the outcome of this event; after all, the only key characters in the Uchiha clan now were Sasuke and Itachi.

There was absolutely no need for Yun Xi to forcibly protect these other members of the Uchiha Clan.

Moreover, he had a mission regarding the Uchiha massacre on his hands.

Yun Xi did not want to play the saint, sacrificing his mission rewards to protect people who had nothing to do with him.

He simply intended to make his presence felt during this event and then complete the mission.

And while he was at it, recruit Uchiha Itachi.

"It's decided. After collecting the Sharingan, I will go to see Itachi, and then make him join my organization by promising to protect Sasuke!"

After clarifying the entire event of the Uchiha massacre, Yun Xi finished his meal.

At the same time, he packed a bento, intending to give it to Karin, who was still outside Konoha.

He would also bring Karin back to Konoha; in any case, the Third Hokage already knew that Yun Xi had left the village.

Now was the perfect time to bring Karin back to Konoha.

After packing the bento, Yun Xi headed out once more...

"Karin, look what delicious food I brought you!"

Yun Xi's home was not far from where Karin was staying.

The bento was still slightly warm when he arrived at her temporary shelter.

"Thank you, Brother Yun Xi!"

Seeing Yun Xi again, Karin was so excited that she gave him a big hug.

Her face was full of excitement, and it took Yun Xi a long time to pull her off of him.

The price he paid was that his handsome face was now covered in Karin's saliva.

"Eat quickly. Once you're done, I'll take you home and tell you a few things."

As he watched Karin wolf down the food, Yun Xi explained his plan to her.

Although Karin's combat strength was not high, her powerful sensory abilities would definitely be an indispensable asset to Yun Xi.

Whether for sneak attacks or reconnaissance, Karin would be of great use.

"Okay!"

Upon hearing this, Karin accelerated her eating speed, and the large box of bento was devoured with lightning speed.

"You, eat slower next time..."

Watching Karin like this, Yun Xi felt helpless, and he wiped the remaining rice grains off her face.

Yun Xi brought Karin straight back to the Hidden Leaf Village.

At the same time, he summoned a shadow clone to inform the Third Hokage of the matter.

Half an hour later, after arriving home, Karin and Yun Xi received the message relayed by the clone.

The Third Hokage stated that he was already aware of the situation and would grant Karin a Hidden Leaf identity once he confirmed she truly possessed the bloodline of the Uzumaki Clan.

"Does this mean I can live here with big brother from now on?"

Upon hearing the message relayed by Yun Xi's clone, Karin's face was filled with excitement.

After all, having wandered since she was young, Karin couldn't wait to have a home of her own!

"Yeah, the Third Hokage has already agreed to let you stay."

Facing the excited Karin, Yun Xi replied with a smile as he led her into a room that had already been prepared.

"Goodnight, sleep well."

After Yun Xi helped Karin close the door, he returned to his own room.

Yun Xi lay down on his bed, his mind turning over the events of the day.

Observing the Third Hokage's attitude toward Karin, Yun Xi roughly understood that he had no time to deal with this matter right now.

Only after the Uchiha Clan Downfall Incident was resolved would the Third Hokage return to investigate whether Karin was truly a member of the Uzumaki Clan.

This detail told Yun Xi that what lay before him was merely the calm before the storm.

Almost all the high-ranking officials of the Hidden Leaf were waiting for the Uchiha Clan Downfall Incident to occur.

And these minor matters at hand could only be set aside for the time being.

The tranquil night was not a charming scene, but rather the perfect backdrop prepared for slaughter...

Forget it, no point thinking so much. Time to sleep!

After reviewing the details one last time, Yun Xi decided not to dwell on them any further.

After all, even the best-laid plans could encounter accidents.

The best solution was to use absolute strength to eliminate those accidents.

The night passed without incident...

At dawn, the rays of the sun shone onto Yun Xi's face, waking him up.

As he woke and looked at the busy villagers of the Hidden Leaf outside his window, a trace of helplessness stirred in his heart.

After finishing breakfast, Yun Xi headed out, preparing to go to the Ninja Academy.

On his way to school, Yun Xi specifically made a detour to the edge of the Uchiha compound.

Looking at the Uchiha Clan's compound in the distance, it appeared no different than usual, with absolutely no sense of anything being amiss.

There was no sign at all that they intended to incite a civil war within the Hidden Leaf.

But Yun Xi understood that this was merely the calm before the storm; a great battle would descend upon the Hidden Leaf tonight!

The countdown to the Uchiha Clan Downfall Incident had begun!

And Yun Xi's plan was officially underway...