"Hello? Did you hear that?"
"Something big happened in [Mist Hidden Village] recently!"
"What's the big deal?"
"It seems like their fourth Mizukage died suddenly!"
"Ah? How could that happen? Who did it?"
"I don't know the specifics. I just know that there seems to be a civil strife in [Kirikakure]. Many ninjas gathered together and overthrew the rule of the Fourth Mizukage..."
"Such a big thing? Who did it?"
"It is said that a Kirigakure rebel named Momochi Zabuza did it. Of course, there were also many other Kirigakure internal ninjas who helped."
"Anyway! This [Mist Hidden Village] has changed."
"Besides, it might even affect our village!"
"why?"
"Don't you know? That Kirigakure ghost named Zabuza invited the newly built [Higakure Village] to help in this coup!"
"They are the people who defected from the Uchiha clan!"
"Now, the coup is successful. [Mist Hidden Village] has publicly announced that it has officially formed an alliance with [Yanyin Village]!"
"The next step may be to prepare to join forces to attack our Konoha!"
"Huh? You're not really going to start a war, are you?"
"Who can say for sure?"
"Hey! It was true that the higher-ups wanted to push the Uchiha clan so hard."
"This is great. They rebelled, built a new village, and formed an alliance with Kirigakure. They are also eyeing us..."
"If you ask me, these senior executives just have nothing to do when they are full..."
"Shh! Don't talk nonsense!"
He looked at the figures of several ANBU ninjas flashing past in the distance.
On the street, several villagers who were discussing such a topic quickly stopped talking.
Don't look at Konoha's openness.
But if such disrespectful remarks were reported through the ANBU, the person who made the false remarks would still not be too happy.
What's more, there is a 'root' that is even more shocking than the ANBU!
Obviously, no matter what era or country.
There is only a ruling class.
The so-called 'freedom of speech' is just a lie to children.
…
at the same time.
Inside the residence of the Uchiha clan.
"Father……"
Itachi, who had just returned from an ANBU mission, was reporting to Fugaku.
"You did a good job. It's all because of your dealings between the village and the family in the past few days that you can save so many remaining clan members."
"By the way, have you heard about what happened at [Mist Hidden Village] the day before yesterday?"
"heard."
Itachi nodded in response.
With the support of Konoha Anbu, the information he can obtain is naturally much more accurate than the rumors.
Although some details are still unclear, the general content is known.
"Any ideas?"
"It was probably cousin Natsume who did it." Itachi said with certainty.
"Yes. It is said that the Yondaime Mizukage is a rare perfect Jinchuriki with great strength. There are very few strong men who can defeat him."
"Furthermore, [Mist Hidden Village] can form an alliance with [Yanyin Village], and his efforts must be indispensable."
"That boy can really surprise people!"
"In this way, the people in [Yanyin Village] can live in peace for a long time."
Fugaku nodded in approval.
Originally, the top management of Konoha was quite controversial about whether to forcefully launch troops against [Yagakure Village].
And now, they have formed an alliance with [Mist Hidden Village] again.
Once troops are mobilized, it is very likely that they will be attacked on both sides.
In addition, [Hen Hidden Village] can help defeat the Fourth Mizukage, which at least shows that they have a comprehensive strength that far exceeds that of Xiao Hidden Village.
Therefore, once the war starts.
Even if you win in the end, the price will be even more tragic!
I believe that Konoha's top brass are not so hopelessly stupid.
Therefore, for a long time in the future, the safety of [Yanyin Village] and those tribesmen should be guaranteed.
In a short period of time, my nephew Natsume has done so many great things one after another.
It’s really amazing!
Looking back now, I realize that my vision was indeed narrow.
If only Konoha could be abandoned early, it would become a village of its own.
Perhaps the Uchiha clan would not become what it is now...
…
Itachi: "Father, is there anything else?"
Fugaku: "That's right. Due to the departure of Natsume and the others, I found that recently, a few members of the tribe have begun to make moves."
"There are even a few tribesmen who have contacted [Yanyin Village]."
"It seems to be preparing to defect again tonight!"
"Besides, it seems that [Yanyin Village] will also send someone to pick you up!"
"Itachi, now you understand the situation of our clan in Konoha. It is only because of our ability to conquer the traitorous ninja that we can barely maintain a balance."
"This fragile balance must never be broken again."
"Once another clan member successfully defectes, the rest of us will surely suffer disaster!"
"For the village, for the family, and for your brother."
"So, Itachi, you go ahead tonight."
"Stop those tribesmen as much as possible and bring them back safely!"
Uchiha Fugaku ordered in a deep voice.
If Itachi were to take action, he would be able to quickly knock out those clan members. Bring them all back before they escape Konoha.
Itachi was slightly startled after hearing his father's order.
Then he nodded without saying a word.
"clear!"
Then, he quickly turned around and left, still as vigorous as ever.
…
After seeing Itachi leave.
Fugaku then sighed slightly.
"Yashiro, come out."
Soon, Uchiha Yashiro stepped out of the shadows in the house.
"He's very perceptive and may have noticed that I'm here."
Fugaku shook his head and didn't care, "That's not important, you have some connection with [Yinyin Village], Itachi already knows..."
Uchiha Yashiro nodded, stared at the direction Itachi left, and said quietly:
"He will inform the top management of Konoha about this news soon, right?"
"It's like the time he snitched before."
Fugaku closed his eyes and sighed: "This child, like Shisui, made a more cruel choice between his family and the village."
"And I am not a competent patriarch."
"Otherwise, it wouldn't be these children's turn to bear such a heavy burden..."
Yashiro: "This is one of the reasons why I chose to follow Master Natsume. Chief of the clan, I'm sorry..."
Fugaku: "Let's not talk about this anymore. Yashiro, let me ask you, will many people die again tonight?"
Yashiro: "No. As long as Itachi tells the top management of Konoha, Master Natsume's plan will have been mostly successful."
"There won't be many casualties tonight."
"Besides, tonight's target is not [Konoha]!"
Fugaku nodded again, feeling a little relieved:
"That's good. That's good..."
"I hope that this time, Itachi can truly see how corrupt the village's senior officials he recognizes and is loyal to..."
"In addition, after tonight, I will be sent out quickly with instructions to attack [Yanyin Village]."
"It just so happens that I can take this opportunity to see what kind of paradise that kid has built!"
…
the other side.
More than twenty minutes later.
In a darkly lit secret room.
Wearing a tanuki mask, Itachi was half-kneeling in front of Danzo in a wheelchair, reporting 'important information'.
Of course, he didn't know that at the moment.
This so-called 'important information' was deliberately leaked to the top management of Konoha.
…
