The group of Uchiha clansmen was in an uproar.
As the conflict between Konoha and the Uchiha Clan deepened, they believed that with Uchiha Shisui, the Uchiha was already strong enough and no longer needed to continue suppressing themselves!
Voices of rebellion rose one after another!
Even Uchiha Fugaku found it tricky, his gaze only falling on Uchiha Shisui, hoping Shisui might say something to dampen their fervor.
However, Uchiha Shisui has always been deeply respected by his clan, his gentle nature not adept at reproving others, and he placed his hopeful gaze on Uchiha Fugaku's face, wishing the Clan Leader would step forward to restrain their clansmen.
It was evident.
No one in the entire Uchiha could extinguish the fire.
The group of Uchiha seemed almost as if they were forcing a coup, loudly urging Uchiha Fugaku to lead them to storm the Hokage Tower, seize the Nine-tailed Jinchuriki Naruto Uzumaki, and take over Konoha in one fell swoop!
"The storm is coming..."
Uchiha Shisui's eyes were almost overflowing with pain.
"Is there no solution?"
Uchiha Itachi furrowed his brows, hoping this clan elder and friend who had always guided him might offer a plan: "At least we should find a way to delay for a while, I've already learned of Danzo-sama's inclination, he seems to want me to slowly influence the Uchiha, but it'll take time..."
"Let me think of a way... think of a way..."
Uchiha Shisui shook his head, his mind racing, finally coming up with a non-plan solution: "If they believe I'm stronger than the Wood Release, then I'll invite Akihara Kagura to a duel, talk to that kid, and voluntarily lose to him..."
"..."
Uchiha Itachi's hand paused, quickly grasping Uchiha Shisui's wrist, his expression turning grim as he lowered his head: "No way!"
"Why?"
"He'll kill you."
Uchiha Itachi was certain Akihara Kagura would not hold back.
Once Uchiha Shisui showed any sign of defeat, and even deliberately avoided, Akihara Kagura would definitely seize the opportunity to kill Shisui!
Because...
Uchiha Shisui was his friend!
And he had almost killed the person most important to him!
Uchiha Itachi felt a bit of pain in his heart, but he didn't hide it from his friend, he told Shisui everything: "I underwent Danzo-sama's assessment, killed two members of the Intelligence Department about to defect, but was stopped by Akihara Kagura, those two are the most important people to Kagura, and now he hates me deeply, he definitely won't show you any mercy..."
"I see..."
Uchiha Shisui slowly closed his eyes.
In the next moment.
This gentle youth looked at Uchiha Itachi in front of him, smiling as he spoke: "Alright, I'll think of another way, don't be so upset, Itachi..."
Uchiha Shisui reached out to pat Uchiha Itachi's head: "I'll go back first and think about how to delay everyone's impulsive actions..."
"Is there a way?"
"There will always be a way."
Uchiha Shisui smiled, his eyes narrowing with encouragement: "Our mission is to safeguard the peace of the village and the Uchiha, no matter how challenging the road ahead, we must walk it resolutely, there will always be a way..."
"Shisui!"
Uchiha Itachi placed his trust in his friend.
Late at night.
This clan meeting concluded only when the Uchiha Clan reluctantly saw it end.
Uchiha Itachi accompanied his father back home.
Uchiha Sasuke, who had been sleeping soundly, quickly climbed out upon hearing his brother's voice and hugged his brother's leg!
"Nii-san, you're back!"
Young Sasuke's face was filled with the joy and happiness of seeing his brother: "Nii-san, can you practice shuriken with me now that you're back!"
"Sasuke..."
Uchiha Itachi hid his troubles, smiling as he spoke: "Alright, I'll go practice with you after the mission tomorrow..."
"By the way." He recalled.
Little Sasuke remembered Akihara Kagura, and said: "That guy named Akihara Kagura came to our school, and asked me to tell you to live well, the future is long, he also said you are friends or something..."
"..."
Uchiha Itachi's complexion suddenly turned pale.
Akihara Kagura knew how close he was to his brother, did he target his brother to avenge what he nearly did to kill Yao Shidou and Yakushi Nonou?
"What's the matter, Itachi?"
Uchiha Fugaku switched to indoor shoes, looking at his son: "Did you become friends with that Wood Release kid?"
"It's a good thing; many Jonins in the village regard that kid as the future of the village, he may have the potential to become Hokage or a leader someday..."
Uchiha Fugaku accepted the towel from his wife, instructing his son while speaking: "No matter how you look at it, forming a good relationship with that kid certainly has no downside, you're of the same age, should have plenty to talk about..."
"..."
Uchiha Itachi fell silent, his voice low: "Now Kagura should be hating me, for the mission I almost killed the two most important people to him..."
"..."
Uchiha Fugaku's hand froze.
"Itachi?"
Uchiha Mikoto's face showed a hint of surprise.
Because this mother never thought her child would be someone extreme!
Uchiha Fugaku, the seasoned captain of the Konoha Police Force, remained composed, continuing to dry his hands after a brief silence.