48 Chapter 48

"It seems that Itachi has rejected your invitation. Didn't you explain it clearly to him?"

"I'm sorry, Kaito, I couldn't convince him. Perhaps I didn't express myself clearly, leading him to not recognize our ideas."

In a modestly decorated room, Kaito, Shisui, and the Uchiha elders, including Uchiha Sō and Uchiha Takechi, sat together. Shisui appeared quite self-reproachful.

Shisui had fully recounted his meeting with Itachi and how he had expressed himself.

Listening to this, both Kaito and the elders felt there was no problem.

In Shisui's recount, he neither exposed Kaito's existence nor the things they were about to do next, only explaining a fact that almost everyone in the clan understood.

That is, the clan cannot be weak but also cannot be arrogant. What they seek is peace and fairness. They want the Konoha to hear their voices, and that's all!

However, from Shisui's description of Itachi's reaction, it seemed he only heard that the Uchiha intended to resist the Hokage, resist the Konoha.

The problem is, while the Hokage and the Konoha are one, they can also be separated. Their resistance to the Hokage is not a confrontation with the Konoha.

They want everyone in the Konoha to hear their voice, not to start a war with the Konoha.

Itachi's attitude was indeed giving them some headaches, and his stance was exceptionally clear - he was firmly against these changes.

He is vehemently against conflict between the clan and the village, yearning for a peaceful consensus to be reached between the two.

"I've mentioned it before about that boy Itachi. He is a person of strong will; he won't easily change his stance and ideas."

Uchiha Sō let out a helpless sigh, not making his words too harsh, as there was absolutely no need for it.

He was well aware of the relationship between Shisui and Itachi, how they had grown up together, and the impact this event had on Shisui.

Naturally, he didn't want to rub salt in Shisui's wounds. He also knew that it was Kaito who wanted to try to win over Itachi, and now that it failed, there was no need to dwell on this matter any longer.

"Never mind the failure, it's not your fault. Maybe it's because I didn't let you explain everything. I'll meet him next time."

Kaito looked at Shisui's self-reproachful appearance and couldn't help but shake his head, and then he began to comfort him.

To be honest, he wasn't overly disappointed about Itachi Uchiha's choice, although it was a bit of a pity that they couldn't get this potential Mangekyō user to follow him.

But Kaito isn't someone who dwells on things excessively. The potential is there, but it isn't truly awakened.

Moreover, this guy's thinking is quite extreme. Shisui, while showing some weakness at the most desperate key moment,

But in the end, he hasn't done anything that would provoke the ire of gods and men.

Yet Itachi Uchiha was truly capable of ruthlessly annihilating the entire clan, leaving only his dearly loved younger brother.

From Konoha's perspective, Itachi's actions could be seen as upholding justice over familial ties, but was Konoha really in the right?

Shaking his head, Kaito didn't feel like thinking about this matter any longer. Be it a misunderstanding or his own decision, one must follow through with the choices one makes.

This is a harsh world where you must take responsibility for your choices!

"Thank you for your comfort, I'm fine, Kaito."

Shisui forced a smile, then took a deep breath before he earnestly spoke.

"Although it's regrettable that Itachi made such a choice, there are some things we can't control."

Upon saying this, Shisui paused slightly, then his expression became even more serious.

"So all we can do is look forward and do our best.

Only then can we prove to him that we are right, and that our choices are the correct ones!"

Kaito looked at Shisui's resolve, finally nodding his head in agreement. But even if they could prove that they were right, what would that change?

Is it possible that Itachi Uchiha will come back to them?

Even if he did come back, Kaito might be able to accept him, but would these elders be able to? That's another question.

Besides, Kaito had no doubt that Itachi would report this matter.

Even if what he reported wasn't a big deal, it would still cause significant friction.

After all, which clan wouldn't despise a spy?

Thinking about a spy, Kaito unconsciously looked at Shisui. This kid was originally considered one, wasn't he?

"What's wrong, Kaito?" Shisui naturally noticed Kaito's gaze and felt somewhat uncomfortable under it.

"Nothing, just thinking about something."

Kaito quickly shook his head. However, after a brief thought, he suddenly asked.

"If, and I say 'if', Itachi Uchiha chose to act against us, just like he said to you, and he took real action for this, what would you do?"

The threatening words of Itachi Uchiha were also recounted by Shisui, so naturally, Kaito and these elders knew about them.

Kaito's question also piqued the interest of the elders, who looked towards Shisui curiously, wondering how he would face his 'little brother'.

"I would stop him, I won't let him become an obstacle to us."

Without any hesitation, Shisui spoke firmly.

"If things really come to an unavoidable point, I won't show any mercy.

He has his beliefs, and I have my own persistence. Even if I still consider him my brother, there are things that I absolutely cannot yield on!"

Shisui's stance was very resolute, which brought smiles to the faces of Kaito and the elders.

Nobody wanted to stir up trouble at this time, especially since they had already completed the basic deployment!

The conflicts and disputes between the spirits and the bloods have been significantly alleviated thanks to Kaito's mediation and their mutual compromises.

And Kaito had also basically visited and contacted the lowest-ranking members of the Uchiha clan, understanding their circumstances and needs.

Under these conditions, what they had to do was to confront Uchiha Fugaku at the clan meeting tomorrow night!

To challenge the clan head, even to the point of forcing him to step down, this was indeed a precedent in the history of the Uchiha clan.

To tell the truth, they were somewhat apprehensive about this kind of thing. It was only the presence of two Mangekyou Sharingans that gave them peace of mind.

If something happened to one of the Mangekyou Sharingans at this time, and it affected the clan head's son, anyone would be worried.

But thankfully, Shisui did not disappoint them, he did not let them down this time!

"There's no need for you to do such cruel things, you don't have to prove anything, we all trust you."

Kaito patted Shisui's shoulder, then continued to speak with a smile.

"If necessary, I'll face him. At least, I won't have many old feelings for him.

You need to adjust your state properly, tomorrow night is the day of the clan meeting, it's also our most important time."

Indeed, tomorrow night's clan meeting would be the start of the Uchiha's transformation, and Shisui had to be in top form to deal with any potential unexpected situations.

The Uchiha's change would start from tomorrow, and Shisui clenched his fists silently. Even though his conversation with Itachi had ended up like this.

But regardless, Shisui had firmly committed to this path and he wouldn't change it no matter what.

Just as he said, he needs to look forward, he needs to do his best, he wants to show Itachi who is right!

"I'll make you see, Itachi!"

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