Chapter 17 : Chapter 17 The Divide Within (1)

Outside the Uchiha clan compound, Sarutobi Hiruzen, the Third Hokage, covertly assembled a group of Anbu operatives, relying on Itachi's formidable power.

Keeping this operation discreet, he intentionally excluded regular ninjas, trusting the Anbu's ability to handle delicate situations and maintain secrecy, aligning with his ambitions.

As they arrived at the Uchiha clan, Hiruzen observed the conspicuous absence of Danzo and others. With a wave of his hand, he signaled for his Anbu team to follow him past the clan's protective barrier. There, the towering figure of Susanoo immediately caught their attention.

Meanwhile, members of the Uchiha clan, led by Fugaku, were drawn towards Susanoo's activity. Concerned about the potential consequences of the impending massacre, Itachi questioned his father Fugaku about the risk of others unlocking the Mangekyo Sharingan through witnessing their kin's deaths. Fugaku acknowledged the danger but affirmed his commitment to stand by Itachi's side.

On another front, Tekka Uchiha rallied the Uchiha elites, excitedly recognizing Susanoo as the ultimate symbol of Uchiha power. They prepared to support Kaito, who was at the centre of the unfolding events.

Controlling Susanoo, Kaito observed a group attempting to escape and swiftly dealt a powerful blow, creating a deep trench in the ground. As Uchiha clansmen, awakened by the chaos, began running towards Susanoo's location, Sarutobi Hiruzen arrived with his Anbu team, followed by the Uchiha clansmen led by Fugaku and others.

Upon seeing the Hokage, his advisor, and the traitor, one Uchiha elite, Haruto, became worried. "Kaito," Haruto began.

"Just leave it to me," Kaito interrupted with a wave of his hand. Uchiha Tekka nodded and stepped back, saying no more. The Uchiha clansmen behind them stayed silent, all loyal to Kaito and his faction, especially after his recent activation of the Mangekyo Sharingan.

However, a group of clansmen, confused and living in the inner circle of the Uchiha clan, turned to Fugaku. "Patriarch, what's going on?" a clan member asked.

Fugaku hesitated, unable to reveal, I'm trading your lives for the life of my youngest son, making him the future of the Uchiha. Uchiha Tekka sneered in the distance and shouted, "Don't ask. Our good patriarch wants his eldest son to kill us!"

"What?!" The group looked at Fugaku with disbelief. Danzo immediately felt uneasy seeing this, seeing an opportunity since Uchiha Kaito and his clan weren't united. "I can't let this group of Uchiha clansmen, who know nothing and belong to Konoha, join hands with Kaito."

"Don't listen to his nonsense. Uchiha Kaito intends to launch a rebellion, but Fugaku disagreed, so he wants to slaughter all those who oppose him tonight," he quickly shouted. "And Fugaku noticed Kaito's conspiracy, so he asked us to help quell this rebellion!"

Danzo's remarks were full of loopholes, but this group of Uchiha clansmen was close to Konoha. They looked at their most trusted patriarch, Fugaku, wanting an accurate answer from him.

Fugaku frowned, realizing this was a good opportunity, seeing Kaito. "If Fugaku can persuade Itachi to join the Uchiha, they'll have three powerful ninja with special eyes, like the Mangekyo." On Konoha's side, there are civilians, the Third Hokage, his advisors, and the rest of the ninja clans in the village.

So he immediately tried to deny Danzo's words. But he noticed Danzo taunting him with a sly smirk. "After a long time, he nodded in agreement and said, "Elder Danzo is right."

"Wow...!" After Fugaku finished speaking, all the clansmen of the Uchiha suddenly burst into an uproar.

The difference is that those on Kaito's side glared at Fugaku, while those on Fugaku's side glared at Kaito!

"Uchiha Fugaku! Have you forgotten your identity?!" A middle-aged man behind Kaito stretched out his hand and angrily pointed at Fugaku.

When the Uchiha found them, they were suspicious of what Itachi did.

However, they still had some doubts about Fugaku's betrayal. After all, Fugaku had really done a lot for Uchiha over the years.

But when Fugaku personally admitted Danzo's words, this trust turned into monstrous anger!

"Fugaku! You are the patriarch of the Uchiha!"

"Fugaku, you traitor!"

The Uchiha clansmen split into two factions, with some supporting Kaito and others siding with Fugaku. The once united Uchiha clan now stood divided, torn between accusations of betrayal and loyalty.

Background Information:

Name: Itachi Uchiha

Kekkei Genkai: Mangekyo Sharingan (not fully developed)

Ninjutsu:Illusion: Crow Clone Technique (C)Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique (C)Fire Release: Dragon Flame Release Song Technique (C)Uchiha-style swordsmanship (A)

Chakra Quality: Early Jonin Stage

Evaluation of Combat Strength: Early Stage of Kage Rank

Name: Uchiha Fugaku

Kekki Genkai: Mangekyo Sharingan (fully controlled)

Ninjutsu:Shadow Clone Jutsu (B)Fire Release: Fireball Jutsu (C)Fire Release: Flower Jutsu (C)

Chakra Quality: Early Stage Kage

Combat Strength Evaluation: Shadow-level mid-term (frontal confrontation)

Name: Sarutobi Hiruzen (Third Hokage)

Kekkei Genkai: None

Ninjutsu:Five Attribute Escape TechniqueShadow Clone Technique (B)Dead Demon Consuming Seal (S)Spiritualism: Monkey King Enma

Chakra Quality: Kage-level pinnacle (proficient in all five attributes)

Evaluation of Combat Power: Late stage of the Kage level (limited by the body, strength begins to decline)3.5