"Your life isn't your own! So stop thinking about suicide. Taking your eye was actually meant to let you pass along some very valuable lessons in growth to certain people. And it seems you've done quite well!"
After Izuna Uchiha finished speaking, Shisui Uchiha blurted out in a broken voice, "Itachi!"
The last person he had seen was Itachi Uchiha. Only Itachi Uchiha could have had the chance to make Fugaku lower his guard and release Kotoamatsukami. That had been his reasoning, but he had never expected even this to be within their calculations. For a moment, Shisui Uchiha nearly collapsed. Mingye clapped and laughed teasingly. "So smart! As expected of a genius of the Uchiha Clan. Six once-in-a-century geniuses appeared within three centuries! Hahaha, that truly makes me happy!"
"The time is about right!"
Night had fallen, and the entire clan had entered its final countdown. He absolutely could not remain within the Uchiha Clan at a time like this. Even if Zetsu could not find him, he would sense something and continue playing hide-and-seek with him. He did not want the other party to suspect that his identity was connected to Konoha. Besides, Obito's game had to continue. Since the man loved playing so much, why not let him enjoy himself to the fullest?
Perhaps even Shisui Uchiha himself could not have imagined that tonight would be Itachi Uchiha's greatest peak. The power brought by his first awakening would be beyond imagination. And without understanding the side effects of the Mangekyō Sharingan, as he looked upon his lifeless clan, the power Itachi Uchiha unleashed would surely be extraordinary.
"Your injuries will need about another ten minutes before your eye can see again. Rest well during that time. After all, the real show has only just begun!"
Mingye walked