Fugaku did not publicize the fact that Itachi had awakened his One Tomoe Sharingan.
Being the Uchiha Heir had already placed Itachi on a pedestal.
If word got out that he had awakened his Sharingan, Fugaku worried it would hinder his growth.
Childhood was a crucial time for a ninja to form his view of the world. Fugaku did not want Itachi burdened with too much while he was still a child, or even an adolescent.
The Land of Rain was still relatively peaceful. Pain had yet to move against Hanzō.
According to Fujimoto's latest intelligence, Akatsuki had made no moves. Pain was not confident he could capture the Tailed Beasts, so the plan was on hold.
For now, their main goal was to complete Black Market bounties and earn money. They had taken no other action.
Fugaku destroyed the intelligence in his hands and sank into thought. Nagato was no cause for concern. Fugaku had already awakened the Rinnegan.
He could use every technique Nagato knew, with greater mastery and ease. Nagato, on the other hand, could not necessarily use every technique he knew.
Perhaps Madara Uchiha could put up a fight if he came back to life. Just then, a Security Force member appeared outside the gate.
Fugaku went out. "What is it?"
"Clan Head, the Hokage wants to discuss something with you."
Fugaku nodded, then vanished from the spot and headed for the Hokage Building.
Orochimaru was reading documents in the Hokage's Office when Fugaku knocked and entered.
"What did you want to see me about?"
Orochimaru smiled. "Konoha's future. The Land of Fire has received the resources handed over by the Four Great Nations, and it's wealthier than ever.
"Our annual funding is now several times what it used to be. The expansion plan is nearly