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After several days of travel, Haru and his companions finally returned to the village.

However, for Sarutobi Hiruzen, this was not a time for rest. As soon as he arrived back in the village, he called for a meeting with the higher-ups of the village.

As for Nii Yugito, she was temporarily handed over to the Anbu.

Haru had no objections to this arrangement. As long as Yugito was within the village, it didn't matter where she was placed.

However, Haru did not immediately head to the Root organization to announce his takeover.

There was something more important he needed to handle first.

He needed to go to the Naka Shrine in the Uchiha district.

This matter was of utmost importance to him. However, on his way to the Naka Shrine, Uchiha Itachi approached him.

This was because news of the Third Hokage's return had spread throughout the village.

"Haru."

Hearing Itachi's voice, Haru, who was on his way to the Naka Shrine to complete a check-in task, had no choice but to stop.

After all, this check-in task had no time limit, so a slight delay wouldn't hurt.

"Itachi."

Haru turned around to face Itachi, who had appeared behind him.

"I've already spoken to my father," Itachi said, getting straight to the point.

Before appearing, Itachi had made sure that no one was following Haru. Additionally, due to the proximity to the Uchiha district, most villagers tended to avoid this area.

"I didn't expect you to return so soon. How did the talks go? Were they successful?"

Itachi hesitated for a moment but decided to ask anyway.

Although Itachi wanted to resolve the issues caused by the Uchiha clan for the sake of the village, he was also an Anbu ninja of the village.

The outcome of the talks in the Land of Iron would determine whether the village would go to war with the Hidden Cloud Village, and he couldn't help but want to know the result.

Having participated in the Third Great Ninja War at the age of four, Itachi was well aware of the horrors of war.

"It didn't go well. The ninjas from the Hidden Cloud Village still have that arrogant attitude, thinking they're at the top of the ninja world and trying to force us to compromise."

Haru shook his head, showing a reluctant expression about the possibility of war. "The Fourth Raikage has decided to wage a full-scale war against us. The Third Hokage is currently in a meeting with the village's higher-ups to discuss our next course of action."

After briefly explaining the situation, Haru changed the subject. "What about Uchiha Fugaku? Now that you've told him the truth, what's his stance? The clan or the village?"

Given the current situation, Fugaku was faced with an impossible choice.

If he sided with the village, he would have to purge the unstable elements within the Uchiha clan.

If he sided with the clan, he would inevitably become an enemy of his own son.

Moreover, despite being the clan head, Fugaku often found himself swayed by the opinions of his clan members.

Haru didn't hold much hope for Fugaku.

In reality, the most critical moment had already passed.

Both the Third Hokage and Haru had been away from the village, Kakashi and Yamato were unconscious due to genjutsu, and Danzo had been dealt with by Haru and Itachi, which had also significantly weakened the Root organization.

If the Uchiha clan had chosen to stage a coup during this time, their chances of success would have been the highest.

However, the Uchiha clan, having been pushed to the outskirts of the village, were not fully aware of the situation.

Additionally, with Itachi on their side, Haru believed that the village wouldn't face any major upheaval.

In fact, Itachi had done an excellent job.

"My father also played a part in this," Itachi explained.

After the Third Hokage left the village, the Uchiha clan's desire to stage a coup grew stronger.

In fact, the night before Haru's return, the Uchiha clan had nearly launched an attack on the village's higher-ups.

Fortunately, at the critical moment, Fugaku made a decision to delay the coup, citing that the timing wasn't right.

"That's why I came to you directly," Itachi paused for a moment before continuing. "The Uchiha clan has already missed two opportunities. They're not willing to miss a third."

"Although the Third Hokage has returned to the village, the exhaustion from the journey means he needs rest. To the Uchiha clan, this is the perfect opportunity."

"We can't wait for your plan to unfold."

"The Uchiha clan has decided to stage the coup tonight."

Itachi revealed the situation in one breath, his heart filled with conflict.

Although his father understood his position and wanted to side with the village, the pressure from the clan made it difficult for him to make a decision. He couldn't bring himself to ask the clan to give up this final opportunity.

"Tonight?" Haru frowned.

According to the original timeline, the Uchiha clan's coup should have taken place after Itachi became a squad leader, around the time he turned thirteen.

But now, there was still a year before that.

"Does the Uchiha clan know about Danzo?" Haru thought for a moment before asking.

"Only my father knows," Itachi replied honestly, recounting his conversation with Fugaku.

After learning the truth, Fugaku chose to keep it hidden. The rest of the Uchiha clan were unaware that Danzo was dead.

"I see," Haru nodded, then looked up at the sky.

It was already evening, and the Uchiha clan planned to launch the coup at midnight.

Haru and Itachi only had a few hours to prevent this.

"I originally planned to lead the Uchiha clan to the battlefield against the Hidden Cloud Village. If the coup happens now..."

"Not only will the village suffer heavy losses, but the higher-ups might also reconsider whether to go to war."

"At that point, even Sarutobi Hiruzen might change his mind."

Haru couldn't help but think to himself.

"I've prepared for the worst," Itachi spoke up again, breaking the silence.

"Hmm?"

"If it comes to it, I'm willing to dirty my hands. But... I'll need your help."

Itachi took a deep breath, his voice trembling slightly.

Haru quickly understood what Itachi meant. He was about to make the same decision as in the original storyline.

However, in the original story, Itachi had made a deal with Danzo.

Sarutobi Hiruzen would likely not agree with Itachi's decision.

Itachi was probably aware of this as well.

So...

Has the deal now shifted to me?

"This is the worst-case scenario," Itachi took another deep breath and shook his head to clear his thoughts.

"I came to you for one more thing."

"My father, Uchiha Fugaku, wishes to meet with you."