Chapter 49: The Uchiha Rebellion Begins!
"Why has the clan leader suddenly called a meeting? And at such a late hour? Didn't we just meet this afternoon..."
"I'm not sure. Has our Uchiha clan been targeted by the Hokage again? Or is it related to the tremor we felt earlier?"
"It must be another move against us! Seriously, let's just change the system! Support Clan Leader Fugaku as Hokage! Old fossils like Sarutobi Hiruzen aren't worthy of being Hokage! They've been targeting us and the village from the start—a bunch of fools!"
"Panasonic, calm down. Let's hear what the clan leader has to say first."
"..."
After listening to his clansmen's murmurs, Fugaku turned his head to glance at the three elders behind him. Receiving their slight nods, he stepped forward.
Raising his arms, he pressed his hands downward. As the excited clansmen gradually quieted, he began to speak: "Everyone, the reason for this sudden clan meeting is... I believe you all heard the explosion in the village earlier. I've also received a secret message from the ANBU—Konoha Village may be under attack!"
Everyone knew that money moved everything. With enough money, you could obtain information anywhere! If you couldn't get it, you simply hadn't offered enough.
Hearing this, most Uchiha clan members' eyes suddenly gleamed crimson—their Sharingan activating unconsciously!
This... this was excellent news for them right now!
The prospect of seeing Konoha in trouble was more exhilarating than drinking an ice-cold beer on a summer day!
Observing his clansmen's reactions below, Fugaku's expression grew increasingly solemn. Honestly speaking, he felt genuinely stirred at this moment!
If they rebelled now, joining forces with that child Itachi, these powerful clansmen, plus the three elders—each at least Kage-level—and his own pair of eyes...
It truly felt achievable.
With that thought, his Sharingan involuntarily activated, the three tomoe spinning wildly!
More than six hundred pairs of crimson eyes now glowed under the blood moon, creating an eerie spectacle.
"Clan Leader! Then what are we waiting for? Let's act now! We truly can't endure this any longer! Kill that old dog Sarutobi Hiruzen, and we'll support you, Lord Fugaku, as Hokage!"
"Exactly! Besides the Hyūga and Sarutobi clans, what other clans can we possibly fear? Even those two clans definitely aren't our match! Anyone who disobeys—eliminate them! We can absolutely succeed!"
"I agree!"
"I agree too! Lord Clan Leader, the villagers have clearly held deep resentment toward us recently! And those other clans... if this continues..."
"We implore the clan leader and great elders to lead us in shattering this deadlock!"
"..."
Countless suggestions filled Naka Shrine. If not for the soundproof barrier established before every clan meeting, voices of this magnitude would have reached outsiders' ears.
Uchiha Fugaku surveyed the sea of crimson, listened to his clansmen's excited cries, and met the signaling gazes of the three elders. He raised his right hand and pressed downward once more!
Originally, he'd intended to wait and see if Konoha would show mercy...
But recently, Itachi's behavior had grown increasingly peculiar, and the ANBU's movements seemed unusually tense—as if preparing for some kind of war.
All signs pointed toward strangeness.
Uchiha Fugaku increasingly felt these were preparations targeting the Uchiha clan.
If they waited longer, something catastrophic would undoubtedly occur. Better to strike first—taking advantage of tonight's chaos in Konoha to lead the clan in breaking this suffocating deadlock!
"Everyone! Perhaps tonight is our Uchiha clan's opportunity! Therefore, it's decided. Everyone, return and prepare the soldier pills, kunai, and explosive tags needed for battle. Maintain high spirits. We begin our operation at 1 AM!"
Uchiha Fugaku declared with utmost seriousness!
As he finished speaking, the three tomoe in his eyes spun wildly, merging together!
They formed a pattern of three rings outlining a triangular shuriken—appearing profoundly sinister!
Simultaneously, his entire chakra aura grew even colder than those of the surrounding Uchiha clansmen, sending involuntary shivers through the crowd.
The powerful chakra presence washed over every attendee.
Witnessing this, the eight hundred Uchiha ninjas densely packed on the steps below fell silent briefly before erupting into thunderous roars!
Even the three elders behind Fugaku wore identical expressions of astonishment and exhilaration!
As expected of their clan leader—he'd actually awakened the Mangekyō Sharingan! This was the same power Uchiha Madara once wielded!
That god-like power!
Victory was now assured!
Coupled with the Uchiha clan's numerous powerful ninjas!
They could absolutely prevail!
Watching his excited clansmen, two of the three elders exchanged brief whispers.
"Elder Yamada, I never expected Fugaku to awaken the kaleidoscope. We three old bones must contribute our remaining warmth."
Uchiha Yamada glanced at Elder Nagato, responding irritably: "Hmph! Konoha treats us like worn-out cotton—what we're doing isn't wrong!"
"..."
Only the third elder, Uchiha Tetaka—a more composed-looking old man—shook his right hand slightly, silently touching his eyes, lost in unreadable thoughts.
Meanwhile, in the front row of the clan gathering, a sweet-faced girl frowned slightly.
She'd suddenly remembered the golden-haired boy in Konoha Village.
Her heart clenched with anxiety: "You're the Nine-Tails' jinchūriki... What if the clan leader decides to exploit that..."
Uchiha Izumi knew the Uchiha clan's Sharingan could control tailed beasts. If this caused Naruto physical harm, she couldn't bear to witness it.
Over the past two years, their frequent meetings at the ramen shop had forged a brother-sister-like bond.
She truly didn't want to see that scenario unfold.
...
"Alright, everyone disperse! Then dispatch people to relocate all clan members—we'll have nothing to worry about afterward!"
Just as Uchiha Izumi fretted, Fugaku spoke again.
He needed to return to the mansion now—to inform Itachi of this decision and make him understand the clan's resolve!
"Dismissed!"
Following his order, the clansmen scattered with remarkable speed. Currently electrified with excitement, they all yearned to commence preparations immediately—returning home to sharpen blades and restore their strength.
Only Uchiha Izumi wandered through the clan district's alleyways, brow furrowed, her mind filled with thoughts of Uzumaki Naruto. Yet in the earlier atmosphere, she truly couldn't voice her questions.
Because if an opportunity arose—if there was a chance to control the tailed beast—she believed the clan's leaders wouldn't hesitate for an instant. This realization tormented her...
Whoosh~
Inside Naka Shrine, a cold wind whispered through loosely shut windows.
At this moment, two individuals sat conversing leisurely within the shrine's ancestral hall!
Yet the expressions on both their faces remained icily detached.
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