Do people in the Ninja World also have megalophobia? Looking at Xiangzi's state, Uchiha Gen was speechless.
" Xiangzi, don't worry, there's nothing to be afraid of. I created this thing, it can't hurt you with me by your side. Go ahead and do your best." He patted Xiangzi's shoulder, secretly blocking the unintentional aura emanating from the Little Ten-Tails, Uzumaki Xiangzi's expression improved.
"Understood, Lord Gen."
Meanwhile, at the residence of Uchiha Fugaku.
"What was that aura just now? It was terrifying. Even if I went all out, I probably wouldn't be able to withstand it." Looking in the direction of the Uchiha Gen residence, Uchiha Fugaku was filled with doubt and surprise.
It seems that Gen has come up with something incredible again. It looks like Itachi's Mangekyo plan needs to be accelerated. I, Uchiha Fugaku, am, after all, from the clan head's lineage; falling too far behind won't do.
It seems the plan for the Eternal Mangekyo can't wait until I retire; I must get Itachi the Eternal Mangekyo as soon as possible.
However, given Itachi's current physical condition, awakening the Mangekyō Sharingan is still too much of a stretch. Let's wait another two years, Itachi. Our clan's lineage is counting on you.
Looking at Uchiha Itachi's recent performance report in his hand, Fugaku showed a rare hint of pride. The fees for Mangekyō Sharingan had now been collected, and he believed that in a few years, even the fees for Little Sasuke would be collected. It was all thanks to Itachi; that kid was getting more and more skilled.
Konoha, Hokage's office.
"How's it going? Have you figured out where the problem is?" That Hiruzen Sarutobi just now was even more terrifying than the Night of the Nine-Tails. Hiruzen Chakra has already donned his battle armor, ready to deal with the impending crisis.
However, with Uchiha Gen leading the way, Hiruzen Sarutobi wasn't worried. He figured he was probably just going through the motions. Although Uchiha Gen's attitude towards him and the other high-ranking members was terrible, he'd probably still intervene for the sake of the Uchiha Clan, right?
"Reporting to the Lord Third, that Chakra came from the Uchiha Clan. Due to the obstruction of the Police Force, the Anbu did not find anything unusual. It can be confirmed that no large-scale battle has occurred within the Uchiha Clan clan." Anbu leader Yamanaka Iji reported the intelligence he had just gathered, his forehead covered in cold sweat.
"Hmm? The Uchiha Clan? What kind of trouble are those restless creatures causing now? How's the Nine-Tails doing?" If there's no battle, then it must be either Uchiha Fugaku or Uchiha Gen experimenting with some kind of Ninjutsu, right? But this aura is too terrifying.
Have their strength reached this level? It seems we need to properly train Uchiha Itachi; we are no match for Uchiha Gen at all.
"Reporting to the Third Hokage, there's nothing unusual about the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki. However, his mother seems to be getting quite close to Nine-Tails Jinchuriki Uchiha Clan's matriarch. Should we intervene?" Although Uchiha Gen managed to turn the tide during the Night of the Nine-Tails, they could still clearly see the Sharingan in the Nine-Tails' eyes.
Although it can be confirmed that Uchiha Gen was not the culprit who released the Nine-Tails, given the relationship between Mikoto and Kushina, Fugaku is still highly suspicious. Although the Konoha High Command already knows the truth, will they go out of their way to clear the Uchiha Clan's name?
Absolutely not. On the contrary, the reason why Konoha Ninja and the public are gradually paying attention to the mastermind behind the Night of the Nine-Tails is because the Konoha High Command is secretly pushing things along.
Uchiha Gen saved Konoha, so they can't criticize him, but they can still criticize the Uchiha Clan. They can even characterize Uchiha Gen's heroic act of saving the village as atonement.
Because the Uchiha Clan was the mastermind behind releasing the Nine-Tails, the idea that Uchiha Gen should step in to quell the Nine-Tails Rebellion has gradually taken root in the hearts of the people of Konoha, driven by the Anbu and Root.
No one will be grateful to Uchiha Gen, nor will anyone regard him as a hero of Konoha. Everything he did was to atone for the sins of the Uchiha Clan, and all his actions were considered justified.
This is why the Hawk Faction faction of the Uchiha Clan rose to power during the period when the Third Hokage was in charge; it was all due to the efforts of the higher-ups.
"There's no need for that. After all, Mikoto is Itachi's mother, and some things can't be made too obvious." Now that it's confirmed that Uchiha Fugaku doesn't have any designs on the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, Hiruzen Sarutobi doesn't need to specifically target the relationship between Uchiha Mikoto and Kushina, lest he ruin his image in Uchiha Itachi's eyes.
"Understood, Lord Third." What was the Lord Third thinking, allowing the evil Uchiha Clan to get close to the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki? Wasn't the Nine-Tails Rebellion enough? Although Uchiha Gen Uchiha Gen was involved, he was still a member of the Uchiha Clan.
Yamanaka Iji Inoji and these Anbu, as the Third Hokage's henchmen, were clearly among the most deeply affected. In their minds, the Uchiha Clan's actions were equivalent to those of Uchiha Gen, and the Uchiha Clan's stains were the same as Uchiha Gen's stains.
Perhaps the Nine-Tails Rebellion was a staged act by the Uchiha Clan. To become Hokage Position, the inherently evil Uchiha Clan would do anything. The Third Hokage Danzo far too weak. If only Danzo were still alive.
"Sigh~ Itachi, grow up quickly." Watching Yamanaka Iji leave, Hiruzen Sarutobi's mind flashed back to Uchiha Itachi's fanatical little face, whose demeanor far surpassed that of Uchiha Shisui back then. It seemed that his brainwashing skills had not only not declined, but had actually improved with time. Such a vast Konoha, if it weren't for Sarutobi alone, who knows what it would become?
" Lord Third, Orochimaru has something to report." Just as Hiruzen Sarutobi was lost in his narcissism, the voice of the Anbu came from outside again.
"Let him in." Why did Orochimaru have time to come looking for me? Could it be that the White Zetsu experiment has made progress? If Wood Release can be widely transplanted, with my clan's thousands of ninja members, the mere Uchiha Clan clan could be wiped out with a wave of my hand. Even Uchiha Gen couldn't protect them.
" Teacher Sarutobi, didn't you promise to include me in the research on Uchiha Momonosuke? Why hasn't there been any news for so long?" Could this old man be secretly training other researchers behind my back? Damn it, is he trying to cut me out?
"Huh? Orochimaru, what are you talking about? What Uchiha Momonosuke? I don't quite understand." What big thing has Orochimaru done behind my back this time? Is it related to the Uchiha Clan? I've never even heard of Momonosuke before. Could he be another Uchiha Gen?