Shin Uchiha fell silent at Uchiha Fugaku's words.
He had not expected that, even after he had hidden the truth to spare Mikoto the pain of knowing, Uchiha Fugaku would still piece it together from the various clues.
Seeing Shin Uchiha fall silent, Uchiha Fugaku knew his guess had been right, and the light in his eyes dimmed.
"So it really was Itachi."
Uchiha Fugaku spoke in a weary voice.
"It was my fault, after all. I let Itachi spend too much time with the Third Hokage, and he fell under his influence."
"Itachi was different from other children from a young age. He was not only gifted in training, but his way of thinking was unusual too."
"I was secretly pleased at first. I thought it was a good thing, that once Itachi grew up, he would lead our people to a better life."
"But now it seems his thinking has already strayed from the Uchiha Clan. His heart is no longer with us."
After saying that, Uchiha Fugaku let out another heavy sigh.
Watching Uchiha Fugaku sink into sorrow, Shin Uchiha shook his head and said:
"Clan Leader Fugaku, don't worry. Itachi hasn't strayed that far yet. I suspect his thinking only became so extreme after Shisui died."
"Now that the Uchiha Clan has left Konoha, Itachi won't have any more contact with the Third Hokage and the others. There should still be a chance to bring him back."
Uchiha Fugaku felt that Shin Uchiha had a point and nodded.
"Then I'm sorry for the trouble, Clan Leader Shin, but please keep an eye on him from now on. Also, whoever you give my Mangekyō Sharingan to in the future, it must not be Itachi. Otherwise, I fear he will go further and further down the wrong path