Forbidden Secret Techniques

Itachi Uchiha found it unbelievable, beginning to question his entire life.

"How did you come by this kind of intelligence?"

Even I, his biological son, didn't know. How did an outsider like you know? Didn't you know far too much?

"I can only tell you that his ocular power is stronger than yours. I confirmed it with my own eyes. Don't ask me how I confirmed it. If you don't believe me, go back and ask him yourself."

Dao Yi pointed at his own eyes and smiled teasingly.

"Also, you can seek out someone. If he is willing to help the Uchiha Clan, your chances of success will be much higher."

Dao Yi was preparing to turn up the heat on Danzo.

"Who are you talking about?"

"Kakashi Hatake!"

"Big Brother Kakashi?... I can't persuade him. Besides, I don't want him involved."

Kakashi Hatake had suffered enough already, and Itachi Uchiha had received much care from him in the ANBU. Itachi Uchiha did not want to harm him, much less drag him into this enormous vortex.

"Tell him truthfully about the Uchiha Clan's dire situation. Then tell him that Konoha's White Fang's death was connected to Danzo. He will definitely help you."

With Obito Uchiha's emotional connection in the mix, Kakashi probably would not stand by and watch the Uchiha Clan suffer. Add in the truth behind his father's death, and that dead-fish-eyed guy would most likely be tempted to join them.

"Was White Fang-senpai's death really related to Danzo?"

Itachi Uchiha did not want to deceive Kakashi. He had to get to the bottom of this matter.

"Back then, Konoha's White Fang had outstanding military achievements, and his reputation far surpassed that of the Three Ninja. Moreover, White Fang possessed great personal charisma, and many Jonin supported him becoming Hokage."

"The daimyo bestowed the Hokage half-sleeve upon him as a reward, and also hoped that he would become the Fourth Hokage."

"Therefore, White Fang became Shimura Danzō's greatest obstacle on the path to the Hokage's seat."

"Later, White Fang failed a mission, and rumors attacking him spread throughout Konoha. The Third Hokage hoped that one of his three disciples would succeed him, so he allowed it to happen."

"You know the result. White Fang bore countless curses and committed suicide."

Itachi Uchiha felt a chill run through his entire body. He wanted to question something, but ultimately gave up. Dao Yi had no reason to fabricate a story to deceive him.

"Root should have detailed intelligence regarding White Fang's death. You can ask Kakashi to take Danzo's evidence of guilt while he is there."

"Even if you cannot kill Shimura Danzō, you must get that. Once you have the evidence, there will be room to maneuver afterward."

Even if they could not kill Danzo, ruining his reputation would be acceptable.

"What if the operation fails? What will happen to Big Brother Kakashi?"

Itachi Uchiha did not want to get Kakashi killed, and Dao Yi understood his concerns.

"It will be fine even if he is caught. He will not die. No matter what, the Hokage will not let Danzo touch him. Kakashi has been groomed as the Hokage's successor. Danzo knows that perfectly well. Besides, Kakashi currently poses no threat to him."

"Then I can rest easy... Thank you, Dao Yi!"

Itachi Uchiha bowed ninety degrees in sincere gratitude. I owe him far too much. How am I supposed to repay this in the future?

If Dao Yi had heard his thoughts, he would probably have answered: Repay it with your life. Just obediently be Lord Dao's tool in the future.

"Oh, right! Let me remind you of something. Be careful of Danzo's Izanagi."

"What is Izanagi?"

Itachi Uchiha asked. He had never heard of such a thing.

"You don't know?"

Seriously, Uchiha Fugaku still had not told him? Was he even guarding against his own son? What a pitiful kid.

Dao Yi silently mocked him in his heart, looking at Itachi Uchiha with pity.

"Izanagi is a forbidden technique of your Uchiha Clan. It can alter predetermined realities such as death or circumstances unfavorable to oneself. The prerequisite for activating it is a Three-Tomoe Sharingan, and after using it, the eye will go completely blind."

You know even this? Are you the real Uchiha here? Could you be an Uchiha impostor?... It seems Dao Yi was right. I really was too arrogant. My understanding of the clan was far too shallow.

Itachi Uchiha was deeply shaken and no longer knew what to say.

It seems I must have a proper talk with Father.

"I once saw six Three-Tomoe Sharingan on Danzo. I cannot determine how many he has now, so prepare yourself mentally."

Dao Yi smiled, clearly taking some pleasure in his misfortune. In any case, I warned you. If you die, it has nothing to do with me.

"..."

Itachi Uchiha had nothing to say. His entire body had gone numb.

"Thank you for the warning!"

The Shadow Clone Technique was released, and Itachi Uchiha vanished.

Uchiha Clan compound!

Itachi Uchiha opened his eyes, left his room, and walked to the study door before knocking.

"Father!"

"Come in, Itachi!"

Itachi Uchiha closed the door, walked before Uchiha Fugaku, and sat down.

"Regarding the clan... how do you intend to respond next?"

"After Shisui Uchiha's death, many clan members among the doves and neutral factions have become completely disillusioned with the village's higher-ups."

"I once naively believed in the Third Hokage. Looking back now, apart from empty promises, he never took any real action. If only the Fourth Hokage were still alive..."

The three tomoe in Uchiha Fugaku's eyes spun. Perhaps he was about to become the Uchiha Clan's sinner.

"I have no other choice now. I can only stand with the clan."

Uchiha Fugaku spoke helplessly.

"Then from now on, please cooperate fully with my actions."

"You actually have a way to resolve our current predicament, Itachi?... As expected of my son."

Uchiha Fugaku was immensely gratified, though an ugly smile curled across his lips.

"Have you awakened the Mangekyo Sharingan?"

Itachi Uchiha opened his Three-Tomoe Sharingan and stared intently into the other man's eyes.

"Hm? How did you know?"

Uchiha Fugaku was startled. His three tomoe spun rapidly, gradually transforming into an eerie pattern of three hollow tomoe with three small dots around the outer edge.

Itachi Uchiha did not answer. His three tomoe directly linked into a large pinwheel and began to turn slowly.

Tsukuyomi!

"Itachi! You too..."

Uchiha Fugaku was both shocked and delighted. By the time he came to his senses, he had already entered the Tsukuyomi space.

"As expected of my son! Since you awakened these ominous eyes, it seems you too experienced that kind of pain. Was it because of Shisui?"

Uchiha Fugaku glanced around the Tsukuyomi space, then looked at his beloved son with aching tenderness.

"Yes. I awakened them because of Shisui."

"These are cursed eyes. From the day they awaken, they are fated to go blind. The more frequently they are used, the faster blindness comes."

"You noticed already?!"

Uchiha Fugaku asked.

Itachi Uchiha nodded expressionlessly.

"However, you need not worry. If you transplant my eyes into yourself in the future, you may obtain a Mangekyo Sharingan that never goes blind. Your strength may also advance even further."

"Back then, Uchiha Madara transplanted the Mangekyo Sharingan of his blood-related younger brother. That was how he pacified the chaotic era and became invincible throughout the world."

Itachi Uchiha neither agreed nor disagreed, merely saying,

"You should save your eyes for Sasuke Uchiha!"

"I plan to use Danzo as a breakthrough point and launch a direct surprise attack on Root."

"Good! Since you wish to do this, I am willing to support you with everything I have."

"Do you know about Izanagi?"

Itachi Uchiha asked.

"Hm? Where did you learn that?"

Uchiha Fugaku's eyes widened as he fixed Itachi Uchiha with a deadly stare. Aside from me, no one should know about it.

"I cannot tell you that. I must keep the other party's secret."

"Izanagi is a forbidden technique of our Uchiha Clan. The clan once came to the brink of extermination because of this technique. Later, a senior named Uchiha Juri created Izanami and saved the Uchiha Clan."

Seeing the confusion in Itachi Uchiha's eyes, Uchiha Fugaku continued explaining.

"If Izanagi is a technique that changes fate, then Izanami is a technique that determines fate."

"I received reliable intelligence that Danzo has mastered Izanagi. He has six Three-Tomoe Sharingan in his possession, along with Shisui's Mangekyo Sharingan."

"That bastard Danzo! How dare he humiliate our Uchiha Clan like this? How dare he steal our clan's forbidden technique?"

Uchiha Fugaku was both horrified and enraged, wishing he could tear the other man to pieces.

"Next, we must find Danzo's hiding place."

Itachi Uchiha said expressionlessly.

"Itachi! Release the ocular technique!"