Hmph, as expected of an evil clan. The evil power of the Mangekyo must never fall into the hands of the Uchiha Clan, or Konoha will never have peace.
"So we need your cooperation, Jia Yi. After all, without the addition of the Uchiha Clan's Three-Tomoe Sharingan, I don't know if the Second's research is true or false." Looking at the fanatical Uchiha Kouotsu in front of him, Hiruzen Sarutobi became even more convinced of the Second's view of the Uchiha Clan.
"Understood, please rest assured, Third Hokage, I will go and gather the clansmen to cooperate with the research." Uchiha Kazuya was already impatient, as it concerned the Mangekyou Sharingan. If the research was successful, he might be able to experience the demeanor of the Shura of the Shinobi World, Uchiha Madara, in his lifetime.
"Wait a minute, Jia Yi. This is still just speculation; there aren't any successful cases yet. It's best not to make a big fuss about it. Besides, you know the Uchiha Clan's nature. If Setsuna and his group find out, they might cause trouble again. We should experiment privately and only promote it to the entire Uchiha Clan after we have successful cases." What would happen if the Uchiha Gen and his group found out about Mangekyō Sharingan?
"Very well, I'll go back and gather the younger generation of my lineage." Since the Third Hokage has said so, then don't blame me Uchiha Kouotsu, for keeping it all to myself. It's good to keep the good stuff in the family.
"Okay, go and do it. Remember, don't tell anyone else about this. This is a crucial time for negotiations with Kumogakure, so we must keep it a secret."
"Understood, Lord Hokage. I won't reveal anything beforehand, not even to the person directly involved. Please rest assured."
"Okay, go ahead, send as many people as possible." The more times the Mangekyo is used, the more likely it is to alert the Uchiha Clan. I must gain an overwhelming advantage in one go, so that even if the Uchiha Clan realizes something is wrong, it will be too late.
Faced with a multitude of Mangekyou Mangekyō Sharingan, the Uchiha Clan was nothing more than lambs to the slaughter.
"Understood." Since the Third Hokage said so, then he would make arrangements for his own relatives. When there's such a good thing, it's natural to prioritize one's own family first.
"Father, what are you doing all this secretive? If something serious has happened, you should inform Clan Chief Fugaku first." His son, Feihuo, looked at Uchiha Kouotsu, who had secretly gathered him and his cousins, with obvious impatience.
"Hey, why do you have so many questions? I told you to come, so just follow along obediently. Would I harm you? Don't worry, it's a good thing." Uchiha Kouotsu showed no dissatisfaction with his son's attitude, but instead looked at him with affection.
"But you have to tell me what it is first. I even took leave from the security department." Although the Uchiha Clan no longer relies on the security department for its meager benefits, they still cannot give up its power. The Uchiha Clan may give it up, but Konoha cannot refuse it.
"Sigh, you're so impatient. I'm only telling you this, so please don't tell anyone else." Telling her own son shouldn't be a big problem, right? Anyway, artificially awakening the Mangekyō Sharingan will become commonplace sooner or later; Feihuo just knew about it in advance.
"Don't worry, Father, I'm known for keeping my mouth shut." Father's attitude... Could it be some important mission? But that doesn't make sense; what important mission would fall to a retired old man like him?
" The Lord Third sent someone to see me today. I thought he wanted to find out about the Chakra of the Uchiha Gen family, but I didn't expect that he found the Second's research results on the Sharingan." Uchiha Kouotsu couldn't suppress the excitement on his face when he mentioned this.
"Hmm? Research results on the Sharingan? Hiruzen Sarutobi?" Upon hearing his father's words, Uchiha Feihuo secretly became more vigilant. Although he grew up under the wings of Jia Yi and Uchiha Feihuo, and was considered a member of the Dove Faction, since the incident involving Uchiha Shisui and Danzo, the true colors of the higher-ups and matters like Sharingan research had made Uchiha Feihuo extremely wary.
"Father, don't be fooled by the higher-ups. Danzo and Shisui's affair is imminent." Although the Third Hokage wanted to train Uchiha Itachi to become the Fifth Hokage, that was a matter for the future. Right now, this Sharingan research didn't seem very reliable at all.
"Don't worry, I have my own plans. We're not the only ones going this time. If something really happens, wouldn't Fugaku and Genji cause a huge uproar? Regarding the Second's research on artificially Mangekyō Sharingan, I think we should give it a try, whether it's true or not." It concerns the future of the Uchiha Clan. Even if something really happens, aren't Fugaku and Genji there to back us up? Besides, the Third Hokage isn't Danzo.
"Man-made Mangekyō Sharingan? You actually believe such absurd nonsense?" Uchiha Feihuo looked at his old father with the same eyes he would use to look at the clan elders whose ocular power had been exhausted by Uchiha Fugaku's deception.
"What do you know? I've eaten more salt than you've eaten rice. This concerns the rise and fall of the Uchiha Clan. Even if there's only a small chance, I have to try. I believe the Third Hokage wouldn't joke about something like this." Although Hiruzen Sarutobi was easily swayed by emotions, leading Danzo to do such a thing behind his back, this also indirectly shows that he was a loyal and righteous person.
"You, you're really senile! If the Third Hokage really had such an ability, would it be your turn?" Had his father gone mad? If the Third Hokage truly possessed such a method to Hokage his Sharingan, shouldn't his first target be Uchiha Itachi candidate?
His own father is practically on his deathbed, how could the Third Hokage possibly waste his opportunity on him? It's highly suspicious, okay?
"Hmph, this is the art of dealing with people. Look at the usual attitudes of Uchiha Fugaku and Uchiha Gen. Would the Third Hokage even think of them for such a good opportunity? It's only because of me, Uchiha Kouotsu. If it were anyone else, Hiruzen Sarutobi would probably rather let this research rot in a corner than bring it out. Learn from this, kid. Your father's connections will eventually be handed over to you. Our lineage's relationship with the Hokage cannot be severed." Clan Chief Fugaku was too impulsive. If it weren't for me, Uchiha Kouotsu, this opportunity would probably have slipped through the Uchiha Clan's fingers.
"You're being stubborn. I won't agree to this. You can go if you want, but I won't go." Hmph, even if this is true, after Itachi becomes the Fifth Hokage, this kind of research will still fall into the hands of our Uchiha Clan.