Itachi's Awakened Eye, Heartache for His Mother

"For now, I am still acting as Hokage on Minato's behalf, protecting the village."

Shimura Danzō caught the implication in Hiruzen Sarutobi's words and stormed out, slamming the door behind him.

Orochimaru should know that forbidden jutsu.

Shimura Danzō thought of a certain technique capable of dealing with Shimizu.

To deal with the inherently evil Uchiha, one must find someone capable of keeping them in check.

Uchiha Settlement.

Beneath Naka Shrine.

Once Shimizu arrived, Uchiha Fugaku accused him of acting without regard for the consequences.

The Uchiha Clan, having endured years of cold-shoulder treatment, knew better than anyone the darkness hidden within the village.

The more this was the case, the more they needed to keep a low profile.

Shimizu's actions had thoroughly antagonized the Konoha high command; even if a new Hokage could be selected, who could guarantee there wouldn't be another conspiracy like the last one?

"If Konoha can push forward the Hyuga Clan, they can push forward the Uchiha Clan. Does Lord Fugaku truly believe Konoha will let us be?"

Shimizu glanced at Itachi, who was sitting at the back of the basement.

Shimura Danzō had likely already made contact with Itachi.

In the Itachi Shinden, Itachi had been noticed by Danzō the moment he displayed his talent at the Ninja Academy, and was subsequently courted by him.

The Uchiha Clan Downfall was drawing near.

Even if there were one less Itachi, there was still Shisui.

Both of them were the black sheep of the Uchiha.

Judging by Itachi's demeanor, he was still treading the misguided path of the original timeline.

The Konoha high command were disciples of Tobirama Senju and were deeply influenced by his way of thinking.

As long as the Uchiha existed, the village would never be able to fully trust them.

Yet,