A trace of hesitation crossed Uchiha Fugaku's face, but he finally spoke:
"I wonder if Sasuke could..."
Before Uchiha Fugaku could finish, Ye Feng interrupted:
"No. You know perfectly well that Sasuke isn't the right choice. His personality makes him easily influenced by others, whereas Naruto's willpower and influence make him more suitable. Your outlook is still too narrow, confined to a single clan rather than the entire Shinobi World."
At those words, Uchiha Fugaku slowly lowered his head.
After a long while, Uchiha Fugaku asked again:
"When do you plan to begin the eye transplant?"
Ye Feng considered it and said:
"The sooner, the better. Sasuke will need time to adjust to his new eyes, too."
Uchiha Fugaku said:
"Then let's do it in three days!"
Meanwhile, the Akatsuki had finished assigning their targets.
Deidara and Sasori of the Red Sands were responsible for the One-Tail Jinchuriki.
Hidan and Kakuzu were responsible for the Four-Tails and Five-Tails Jinchuriki.
Shisui and Uchiha Shinichi were responsible for the Two-Tails and Eight-Tails Jinchuriki.
Hyuga Kong and Might Duy were responsible for the Seven-Tails Jinchuriki.
Nagato and Konan were responsible for the Six-Tails Jinchuriki.
The tailed beast capture plan officially began.
Time flew, and three days passed in the blink of an eye.
A group had gathered inside Uchiha Fugaku's residence.
They were Ye Feng and Uchiha Fugaku's family.
Sasuke and Uchiha Fugaku lay flat on two operating tables, with Uchiha Mikoto, Uchiha Tianchang, and Itachi standing around them, their faces full of concern.
This matter involved the Uchiha's secrets, so they had not contacted any outsiders. Having Ye Feng help with the transplants was enough.
Ye Feng walked between the two and addressed the men on either side:
"You're both ready, right?"
Uchiha Fugaku replied calmly:
"I'm ready!"
Sasuke, however, was