"According to the investigation, Hyuga Kagami is only eight years old. How could he have such terrifying strength?"
Uchiha Shisui furrowed his brow.
This was terrifying.
When he was eight, he had only been an elite jonin, hailed as a once-in-decades genius.
But compared to Hyuga Kagami, that talent was insignificant!
"As the Hyuga Clan's leader and sworn brother to the Mizukage, Hyuga Kagami is sure to have a place in the Shinobi World's future!"
He stepped into Hyuga territory. When he looked up, the sky was overcast.
The entire Uchiha Clan seemed shrouded beneath dark clouds, weighed down by an oppressive feeling...
"Shisui!"
Just then, Uchiha Itachi came hurrying toward him, his brow furrowed and his expression tense. He lowered his voice. "This is bad, Shisui. Father wants to see you... It seems... he wants to talk about the coup!"
The coup!
Uchiha Shisui's expression grew somber. Ever since the clan head had learned that he possessed the Mangekyō Sharingan, the coup seemed all but inevitable!
"I understand, Itachi. The Uchiha Clan absolutely cannot stage a coup, and we must never destroy Konoha's peace!"
Uchiha Itachi hesitated, as if he wanted to say something.
After a long pause, he spoke in a low voice. "Shisui, do you know... Lord Hokage isn't as righteous as he seems?"
"What?!"
Uchiha Shisui was shocked. He whirled around and stared at Uchiha Itachi.
"Itachi, do you know what you're saying? The Third has worked tirelessly for Konoha all these years and given everything he has. How could an old man like that be acting out of self-interest?"
He couldn't believe it.
A tempest rose in his heart!
Sarutobi Hiruzen was a trusted elder, just as his grandfather had said!
Uchiha Itachi's expression was complicated. "I didn't believe it either, until I saw the