The tense lines on Kain’s face finally relaxed a fraction, only to sink again.
“Uncle, Aunt, there is something you need to mentally prepare yourselves for.
Itachi…
there is a high probability we won’t be able to take him with us.” Upon hearing this, Fugaku and Mikoto’s expressions instantly froze.
They recalled what Kain had just said about Itachi deciding to ally with the Konoha higher-ups to purge the entire clan.
A deep, unresolvable struggle instantly flooded their eyes.
“If you’re worried about his safety, there’s no need.” Observing their reactions, Kain calmly added, “He has already awakened the Mangekyou Sharingan.” “What did you say?!” Fugaku stood up abruptly, his face full of disbelief.
“Is that true?!” “He awakened it the day Shisui died.” Kain’s voice lacked inflection, yet he dropped another bombshell.
“Also, Shisui didn’t commit suicide; he died at the hands of Shimura Danzo.
He had also awakened the Mangekyou long ago.
One of his eyes was gouged out by Danzo while he was still alive, and the other is in Itachi’s possession.” Fugaku was completely stunned.
His eldest son had awakened the Mangekyou behind his back.
Shisui, a once-in-a-century genius of the clan, had also awakened the Mangekyou, only to die at Danzo’s hands, even having an eye stolen.
“Shimura Danzo!
How dare he?!
I’ll kill him!” His long-suppressed anger finally erupted.
Fugaku slammed his hand onto the table, sending the teacup on the low desk crashing to the floor.
His crimson Sharingan spun wildly, and his killing intent practically overflowed.
“Uncle, calm down.” Kain’s voice was like a basin of ice water, instantly extinguishing his towering rage.
“Shisui’s Mangekyou ability is called Kotoamatsukami.
It can silently alter a person’s thoughts and is the ultimate genjutsu.
“Right now, Danzo has Kotoamatsukami, several three-tomoe Sharingan embedded in his arm, and Izanagi.
Do you really think you can kill him?
If you are controlled by Kotoamatsukami, the entire Uchiha clan will truly be doomed beyond redemption.” Fugaku stiffened, staring fixedly at him.
His lips moved for a long time before he finally squeezed out a sentence.
“Kain, you…
how do you know so much?” “My ability allows me to glimpse a bit of this world’s future.
Only this world,” Kain brushed it off lightly.
Fugaku took a deep breath and ultimately didn’t press further.
Every ninja had their own trump cards; digging to the bottom of someone’s secrets was a major taboo in the ninja world.
“When do we make our move?” He sat back down, his tone devoid of any hesitation, leaving only the resolute determination to burn his bridges and fight to the end.
“Starting today.” Kain’s expression instantly turned serious.
“Uncle, you must firmly remember everything I am about to say.
There cannot be a single mistake.
“First, contact the Ninja Cat clan.
Starting today, all Uchiha properties within the Land of Fire must be sold off at low prices as quickly as possible, dealing exclusively with the Daimyo and merchants directly affiliated with him.
All the recovered funds must be exchanged for rations, medicine, explosive tags, and ninja tools.
Using summoning jutsu, hoard everything in the underground secret room of the Naka Shrine.
“Starting tomorrow, publicly announce that the Naka Shrine is closed for expansion to hold a large-scale sacrificial blessing for our ancestors, requiring the participation of the entire clan.
Use this excuse to lock down and control the core areas of the clan compound.
“Issue an order immediately: all clan members executing missions outside, regardless of the mission’s rank, must withdraw to the clan compound at top speed.
At the same time, arrange for the clan elders proficient in sealing jutsu to set up the highest-grade defensive and trapping formations along the borders of the clan compound.
The faster, the better.
“All the clan’s ninjutsu scrolls, secret jutsu inheritances, notes from past ancestors, and all the supplies stored in the storehouses must be secretly transferred to the Naka Shrine.
Not a single item can be left behind.
“I also need five elite Jonin who have awakened the three-tomoe Sharingan, plus ten clan members who have reached at least the Jonin level, for other arrangements.
You decide the candidates; they must be absolutely loyal and tight-lipped insiders.
“Once all the clan members outside have withdrawn, have the Ninja Cat clan step forward to post high bounties in the underground exchange.
The targets will be our own Uchiha clan members.
“One last thing.” Kain paused.
“You will personally go to the Hokage Building to meet Hiruzen Sarutobi.
Tell him that the Uchiha are willing to temporarily hand over the authority of the Konoha Military Police Force.
“Tell him we will discuss taking it back after the mastermind behind Shisui’s assassination is found and the storm has passed.
At the same time, using the safety of the entire clan as a reason, ask him to dispatch Anbu to set up defenses and guard the perimeter of the Uchiha compound.” “Why is that?” A trace of astonishment instantly flashed across Fugaku’s face.
He could understand the other arrangements, but voluntarily handing over the authority of the Military Police Force and even inviting Anbu to guard the perimeter of the clan compound—wasn’t this actively offering their necks to the enemy’s blade?
“It’s inconvenient to explain the specific details right now,” Kain calmly shook his head.
“Just do as I say.
This matter looks risky, but in the long run, it will only benefit us.
It even concerns whether more Uchiha clan members will be able to awaken the Sharingan, or even the Mangekyou, in the future.” Fugaku looked at his certain gaze, remained silent for a long time, and finally exhaled a heavy breath, nodding firmly.
“Alright!
Since I’ve bet the future of the entire clan on you, I’ll listen to everything you say!” That night, the lights in the Uchiha compound stayed on until dawn.
Fugaku didn’t delay for a moment.
The instant he saw Kain off, he summoned the seven core elders of the clan, along with Uchiha Kei and a group of absolutely loyal elite Jonin, for a secret meeting in the underground secret room of the Naka Shrine.
He didn’t mention anything about a new world, nor did he speak of the crisis of clan extermination.
He only followed what Kain had taught him, stating that the village’s suspicion toward the Uchiha had reached its peak, that Shisui’s death was by no means an accident, and that the higher-ups were already preparing to strike.
The entire clan had to immediately consolidate its strength, using the excuse of a sacrificial ceremony for their ancestors to purge the clan internally and make foolproof preparations to respond.
As soon as these words were spoken, the secret room instantly exploded into an uproar.
The ostracization the clan members had suffered over the years, the companions who had died under mysterious circumstances, and the omnipresent surveillance of Root had long since pushed everyone’s resentment to the breaking point.
Previously, Fugaku had always suppressed it, demanding that everyone endure.
Now that the Clan Head had finally relented, no one had any objections.
Orders were issued one after another.
Just as the sky began to lighten, messengers from the Ninja Cat clan scattered across the Land of Fire carrying secret letters.
The shops, mines, and estates that the Uchiha had operated in the Land of Fire for decades all hung up “For Sale” signs overnight.
They dealt exclusively with the official merchants directly affiliated with the Daimyo of the Land of Fire, bypassing all of Konoha’s channels.
The recovered funds were all exchanged for hard currency and scarce supplies, which were continuously sent into the underground storehouse of the Naka Shrine via summoning jutsu.