The Hyuga Shall Stand Above, In The Heavens!

Perhaps years later, the ninja world will still have many unsolved mysteries.

But the truth of the matter isn't really important.

But now.

Everyone in the annex was silenced by the earth-shattering word uttered by the second son.

Mikoto's face turned slightly red, pretending not to care as she chatted with Hyuga Pakura.

Hyuga Pakura caressed her belly, a hint of envy in her eyes. However, envy aside, she preferred to have a daughter.

Patriarch's guard Hyuga Ushiuma practiced mindfulness, acting as if he hadn't heard anything just now.

Uchiha Itachi furrowed his brow, looking at his brother and then at Hyuga Hitoshi. His little face was full of conflict, even beginning to doubt the purity of his own bloodline.

But if Hitoshi knew of his doubts, he'd surely give him a big scolding to calm him down.

What merit does he have to be the godly Itachi's father?

Shisui, however, had become numb to it all. He had already decided to buy a hat for the Patriarch on the way back, making up for not giving a gift when Sasuke was born.

But the color must be green.

"Don't shout nonsense."

On the field, Hyuga Hitoshi kept a straight face, looking very serious.

"It's uncle, not father."

Is this an explanation?

But it seems a bit like gilding the lily.

Shisui looked at the man with a complex expression. After all, he came here on a mission.

As the genius of the Uchiha family, Shisui of the Body Flicker, who made a name for himself in the Third Great Ninja War, indeed brought pride to the Uchiha in terms of combat power.

But after Fugaku had interacted with this genius multiple times, his gaze towards Shisui gradually became strange.

Nothing else.

This kid... was a bit too naive.

It's hard to imagine that within the entire Uchiha clan, there are still those who can't see that the higher-ups are targeting them.

Fugaku once asked Shisui to analyze the clan and the village, asking what Shisui thought and how to solve the Uchiha's predicament.

Guess what Shisui said?

"We should go and reason sincerely with Hokage-sama. Hokage-sama will surely understand our difficulties and give us support! And we must also trust the village's higher-ups, believe in Hokage-sama, under Hokage-sama's leadership, both the Uchiha and the village will become stronger!"

At that time, the young man's eyes were filled with conviction and the light known as the Will of Fire.

The brilliance was so dazzling that Uchiha Fugaku felt somewhat dazed.

Afterward, no one knew what Shisui had said to brother Fugaku, but he seemed to have aged ten years. It's hard to imagine what kind of sharp words could have given Fugaku such a severe shock. After speaking with Shisui, Fugaku's gaze towards him was filled with confusion.

He swore he had never seen an undercover agent stand up and charge forward like that, but the young man's words and thoughts were already comparable to an undercover's.

In any case...

Fugaku, who had lost hope in Shisui, planned to have Hitoshi guide Shisui after experiencing Hitoshi's unparalleled wisdom and utterly darkened heart. Perhaps he could even straighten out Shisui's thoughts.

And Hitoshi didn't have any ill feelings towards Shisui.

This brother, unlike the source of all evil next to him, Itachi, had some disappointment in Konohagakure before his death, but he instructed his brother to protect both the Uchiha's honor and the village.

However, he clearly thought too much. The brother didn't intend to solve the problem but to completely eradicate it.

With everyone dead, who cares if the Uchiha were planning a rebellion? This line of thinking was simply brilliant!

It's hard to imagine if Shisui could be revived during the Fourth Great Ninja War, whether he would give Itachi a big surprise.

Perhaps even Kishimoto himself found it too far-fetched, hence Shisui was not revived.

Beside him...

Itachi looked on with envy.

He didn't quite understand why Hyuga Hitoshi put on such an unwelcoming face, scolding Sasuke with a stern expression, yet his own brother still clung to him.

And Hitoshi was somewhat helpless; he wasn't one to coddle children, fearing that Sasuke might have misunderstood something.

But like Shisui, he didn't really reject Sasuke either.

In fact, looking at the original story, despite Sasuke always trying to act cool and constantly being humiliated, his fate was quite pitiable.

Sometimes, going from having everything to nothing, the act of letting go and the memories can truly torment one in the quiet of the night.

Having enjoyed a happy and complete family, to lose everything overnight, that kind of experience is even worse than never having anything at all.

Think about it more carefully, your entire clan has been slaughtered, and your so-called good friends keep urging you to let go of your hatred, insisting it's for your own good, that must feel disgusting and make you want to vomit.

When you personally experience the culture of forgiveness that comes with the little days, giving a twisted evaluation of this world is not too much.

Just like Obito being redeemed in the Fourth Great Ninja War, Naruto choosing to forgive him, and Neji desperately questioning in the afterlife—if Neji had a spirit in heaven, he would probably feel sick enough to vomit too.

"Patriarch, you mean for me to study under you for a while," Shisui said, steeling himself as he saw Hyuga Hitoshi lose interest in studying Sasuke's breed and hand Sasuke back to Itachi.

"Fugaku did mention it to me," Hitoshi nodded in agreement.

"I've heard of you, the renowned Shisui of the Body Flicker in the ninja world, your Genjutsu and Body Flicker Jutsu are unmatched."

Hmm.

And that strongest Genjutsu that even the beggar's version of the Byakugan could see right through.

"Not really."

You're quite bashful.

Hitoshi chuckled dryly, "When is Fugaku going to make his move?"

What move?

Shisui looked puzzled, not understanding what Hitoshi was talking about.

Look at my memory.

Hitoshi paused, smacking his forehead.

No wonder Fugaku sent him over here. If Shisui were with the Uchiha, Fugaku would probably have to report to Danzo as soon as he made a move.

Don't doubt it, he would definitely do it.

Whether he joined the Root or not, at this time, his direct superior is none other than Danzo himself!

There are always some Uchiha who are die-hard loyalists to the old village chief's lineage. This also matches the conspiracy theory version of the Nine-Tails' Tomoe within the pupils, hallucinogenic drugs plus Three Tomoe, a perfect opportunity to frame the Uchiha. That version of the old village chief is thoroughly ruthless.

"Alright, you follow Ushiuma for now."

"I understand, Hitoshi-sama."

Konohagakure.

Uchiha territory.

The troops are assembling.

Fugaku stands with a serious expression, arms crossed, waiting.

His guard, Uchiha Satoshi, hesitates with a look of wanting to speak but afraid to, yet ultimately his loyalty to the Patriarch compels him to speak up.

"Cough, Patriarch."

Uchiha Satoshi pulls Fugaku aside, his face grave.

"Patriarch, the brothers below say that the Patriarch's wife has gone to see that kid Hyuga Hitoshi again, and there are rumors that the young master..."

Fugaku's expression changes upon hearing this, sizing up Uchiha Satoshi, then immediately rebukes him.

"Silence!"

"My wife is pure and virtuous, and my brother is warm and hospitable, not given to lust! How dare you spread such rumors behind their backs!"

Uchiha Satoshi is shocked, "Ah?"

"Ah what? Mind your own business!"

With a kick, Fugaku sends Uchiha Satoshi back into the ranks, his face darkening considerably.

Could I, the Patriarch, tell you that I was injured on the battlefield years ago, and although I was fortunate enough to awaken my eyes, the injury left me castrated, beyond human dignity?

My brother Hitoshi is helping me cover up, taking the initiative to care for my wife, to relieve her loneliness and reduce family conflicts!

As for Sasuke? He recognized my brother as his godfather in the womb, what's wrong with being close to his godfather? Maybe spending time with his godfather will bring him great prospects and make his real father proud!

But is this something you, a mere underling, should inquire about? It's meant to be taken to the grave!

If it weren't for the important matter at hand, I'd give Uchiha Satoshi a big slap to calm him down!

Regaining his composure, Fugaku takes a deep breath and looks at the assembled troops, gesturing grandly.

"Move out!"

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