Within the Uchiha Clan.
Quite a few members of the Police Force had gathered in Fugaku's office.
Uchiha Itachi and Shisui Uchiha were also there.
Standing before him, Obito Uchiha, a squad leader in the First Division, asked gravely, "Was this Liumu's suggestion?"
Fugaku nodded.
He slowly rose from his seat and told everyone, "But this is still only an idea. None of us knows whether it will actually work, so everyone must keep it secret. Also, I called you here today to discuss selecting a few clan members who haven't awakened their eyes yet for a round of group testing."
Shisui and Uchiha Itachi exchanged a glance, each already knowing what the other was thinking.
The former Konoha High Command had been deeply hostile toward the Uchiha Clan. Even now, quite a few elders still held that attitude.
But Lord Liumu was different.
He seemed to favor them at every turn, putting himself in the Uchiha Clan's shoes and considering their interests.
But Fugaku and the other two all knew.
Liumu's concern came with a condition.
Peace.
He needed a Konoha without any hidden threats to its security.
The Uchiha Clan's desire to rebel had existed for a long time.
Even Fugaku had practically been pushed along by everyone else.
But now, while enjoying peace, they were more concerned about retaliation from Liumu.
Would someone who could finish off even the Nine-Tails with a single punch fear the Uchiha Clan's Sharingan?
No.
At least, Fugaku did not dare think so.
Liumu's genjutsu had always been something Fugaku could not comprehend.
Ever since awakening his Mangekyo, Fugaku had drawn on the power of genjutsu to the greatest extent possible, even with his Susanoo.
Yet Fugaku had once seen with his own eyes how Liumu not only broke free of his