On August 27, the hot summer came to an end, and the green rice fields began to turn golden.

Konoha Village, the residence of the Uchiha clan.

Heavily armed police forces can be seen everywhere, casting their sights on each ANBU surveillance point from time to time.

Since March of this year, the atmosphere within the Uchiha clan has become increasingly oppressive, and even the old men who usually hang out on the streets are nowhere to be seen.

The crows lingering nearby seemed to smell something. They landed on the trees and admired the scene in front of them from time to time, waiting for the arrival of food.

As the sun set, Uchiha Itachi completed the ANBU mission as usual.

When he reached the door of his house, he turned slightly to look at the scar on the family emblem that he had made with his own hands.

Just as he was deep in thought, a childish voice broke his thoughts.

"Brother, you are back!"

Turning his head, Uchiha Sasuke stood at the door with an excited smile on his face.

"I'm going to train, come with me!"

Looking at Sasuke's expression, Itachi replied calmly.

"I just finished my mission, I'm so tired."

Although his tone was calm, the fatigue and avoidance hidden in his words made him not know how to face his brother.

"Why is my brother so tired?"

Without saying anything more, Itachi just tapped Sasuke's forehead lightly and walked into the house with heavy steps.

"pain!"

"Forgive me, Sasuke, next time."

The figure was swallowed by the shadow, and Itachi's voice came from behind Sasuke.

With a puff on his face, Sasuke glanced at Itachi and walked to the training ground alone.

Itachi, who was walking in the corridor with his head down, suddenly looked up. His father, Uchiha Fugaku, was standing in front of him with his arms crossed.

Without paying attention, Itachi slowly walked past Fugaku.

"You should know that there will be a gathering in the clan in three days."

His father asked as Itachi walked up to Fugaku.

Stopping, Itachi stood behind Fugaku and answered.

"do not know."

"After the meeting, you go to Nanga Shrine alone. Don't bring any ANBU subordinates with you."

"I will be leaving the village on a mission starting tomorrow."

After Itachi gave his answer, he walked towards his room.

"Don't run away."

Fugaku's tone was low.

"Escape? What am I avoiding?"

Turning his head to look at his father, Itachi's tone rose slightly.

"Escape your fate as an Uchiha."

His pupils shrank, and Uchiha Itachi's expression changed slightly.

"Remember, I'll wait for you."

Fugaku walked away silently, leaving only Itachi's back with heavy steps.

On the other side, the crow, which had been paying attention to the movements of the Uchiha clan, was also quietly carrying out its actions, as if it had smelled the smell of food.

Three nights later, at the Uchiha clan's Nanga Shrine.

Itachi and his subordinates hid in the trees, waiting for the clan meeting to end.

Time passed, and as the Uchiha clan members walked out of the shrine one by one, Itachi's eyes stayed on the familiar person for a moment, and he silently watched his mother slowly walk down the stairs.

"You stay put and stand by."

As soon as Itachi opened his mouth, the 'Root' member wearing an eagle mask said quickly.

"But Captain...!"

"Report the truth to Danzo-sama."

The Sharingan in his eyes flickered with scarlet light, and Itachi's figure disappeared in front of the two of them.

The brazier on the ground was burning, and crackling sounds could be heard from time to time.

Uchiha Fugaku stood in front of the stone tablet passed down from generation to generation, his back turned to his son.

"The stone tablets passed down from generation to generation in the Uchiha clan can only be read by those in the clan who have opened the Sharingan eye, but they can only read part of it."

"With the Mangekyo Sharingan, you should be able to read more."

Fugaku spoke in a low tone, waiting for his answer.

"Want me to tell you what it's about?"

Itachi's voice rose, sarcasm hidden in his tone.

"It doesn't have to be."

Fugaku turned around, the magatama in his eyes evolved into a special pattern, and silently stared at his son.

"Kaleidoscope! Dad has one too?"

"It was during the Third Ninja War. My friend saved me at the cost of his life. With blood and tears, the kaleidoscope was opened."

Withdrawing his gaze, Fugaku once again looked at the stone tablet in front of him.

"This stone tablet records the Uchiha clan's path to salvation, but even if you have the Mangekyō Sharingan, you can't read the text behind it."

With a sigh in his tone, Fugaku continued.

"It seems that we can go further. But..."

Changing the subject, Fugaku continued in an expectant tone.

"Although I can only understand part of it, if you read it, you should be able to understand, Itachi. What kind of wrong environment the Uchiha clan is currently in."

"That doesn't mean you can use force to subvert..."

Before Itachi could finish, Fugaku interrupted him.

"The higher-ups in the village are afraid of us, so they persecute us. They are afraid of the power of the Sharingan!"

"Yes, there are even rumors about whether Uchiha can use the Sharingan to control the Kyuubi."

Hearing this, Fugaku lowered his head slightly.

"That's the legend of the Uchiha class. No one has done that kind of thing since him. It's not even clear if it can be done."

Having said this, Fugaku couldn't help but recall Mu Yue's words in his mind, and ultimately did not mention his information to Itachi.

"But despite this, the higher-ups are still full of fear of the former undead. Because of fear, they isolate us on the edge of the village and exclude us from the center of power."

The anger and helplessness in his tone made Fugaku say decisively.

"Since we are afraid, we can only take power and bring justice to the whole clan."

"Dad, do you plan to become Hokage through force?"

Although he had expected this answer, Itachi still couldn't help but speak.

"Because this is the clan's wish, I can't stop everyone. But in order to avoid using force, I have been hiding the fact that I have the Mangekyō Sharingan."

Speaking of this, Fugaku paused slightly.

It's a pity that even though he was so forbearing, he was still discovered by the kid who faked his death and escaped.

"why?"

"The Mangekyou Sharingan can control the Nine-Tails. If it is known to the clan, the clan will do even more terrible things."

The power of his pupils expanded, and the patterns in his eyes rotated wildly.

"look!"

Under the bloody night sky, several Uchiha ninjas tied the Nine-Tailed Jinchuuriki in front of Fugaku and looked at him expectantly.

The patterns in his eyes were spinning wildly, and the Nine-Tails broke free from the shackles of the jinchuriki and wreaked havoc in the leaf village.

Not only the ninjas of Konoha, but also the Uchiha clan members were implicated.

The cold reality and the power of the kaleidoscope kept repeating themselves, Uchiha Itachi fell to his knees, sweating profusely.

"This..."

"There are many people in the clan who are resentful of the village. If they are forced to do anything, they will definitely do it. I think both sides will suffer heavy casualties."

With a rising tone, Fugaku continued.

"But Itachi, as long as you are here, we can control the higher-ups when no one is prepared. Although small-scale battles are inevitable, as long as you, as an ANBU, help, the martial arts revolution can succeed."

"Bloodless revolution?"

"As long as you are here, the bloodless revolution will definitely succeed. Please, Itachi, help the clan!"

Looking at his father who solemnly entrusted him, Itachi fell into hesitation.

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