Chapter 129

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After returning home, Fugaku saw Mikoto teaching Itachi the basics of being a ninja and coldly called her over, "Mikoto, come here for a moment."

"What is it, Fugaku?"

Mikoto, aware that Fugaku had just returned from meeting with Yoichi and noticing his grim expression, had a foreboding guess.

"Just come here, don't talk about this in front of Itachi. Itachi, continue your studies here."

After speaking, Fugaku walked towards the innermost room, having many questions for Mikoto.

"Mom will talk with dad for a bit, Itachi, keep studying on your own."

Seeing Itachi nod, Mikoto then stood and headed towards the room where Fugaku was. Once inside, she closed the door behind them.

The room fell silent for a moment.

As the atmosphere grew tenser, Fugaku finally broke the silence, "Today, I met with Yoichi. Mikoto, do you know what he demanded of me?"

Mikoto hesitated before responding, "Did he ask you to give up the position of clan head?"

"No, not that, Mikoto. You should know."

After agreeing to a divorce, memories suddenly flooded Fugaku's mind, recalling many things he had previously overlooked.

Business suits, light makeup—such things had never been part of Mikoto's attire before, and he had failed to notice these changes due to his preoccupations with the police force duties.

"Fugaku, what are you trying to say?"

Mikoto said, looking down, feeling a bit ashamed and very sorry for Fugaku.

"Mikoto, you were involved in this matter, weren't you?"

Fugaku spoke coldly, though his fists under the table were clenched tightly, veins bulging.

"I've already agreed to Yoichi's terms. We'll get divorced tomorrow, but before that, I want to understand clearly, Mikoto, when did it all start?"

The room quieted down again, the heavy atmosphere persisting. Suddenly, Mikoto spoke, "It's always been like this. I didn't want to be a spy. Yoichi-san trusted me, but I betrayed that trust. For your purposes, Fugaku, I kept crossing my own boundaries... Even before marrying you, I was a ninja!"

A ninja must ensure the client's interests are protected before completing a mission—that is a fundamental rule all ninjas learn.

Except for the likes of Yoichi who might go as far as to kill a client, even a rogue ninja would fulfill their commitments once a mission is accepted.

Zabuza, the demon in the mist, would also complete his tasks properly. Had it not been for Gatō's constant provocations, Zabuza wouldn't have ended up dead.

"It might have started that day, I no longer wanted to be involved, but Fugaku, why didn't you compete fairly? Starting this way is like admitting defeat from the beginning!"

Mikoto let out her emotions, feeling relieved after speaking her mind.

"I'm sorry for this, Mikoto. I'm willing to apologize and do anything to make it up to Itachi. I'm sorry, Fugaku, but the divorce was my idea, not related to Yoichi-san."

After speaking, Mikoto stood to apologize, making her promise not to neglect Itachi.

"There's no need, Itachi is my son, I won't let him recognize someone else as his father."

Fugaku said, eyes closed, and after a moment, tears of blood streamed from his eyes.

It hurts so much, so this is what it feels like! Must one lose everything to gain such power?

In one day, he had lost his family and was about to lose his position as clan head. Betrayed by those closest to him, except for Itachi, he felt he had lost everything.

"That's it then. I'll go with you to finalize the divorce, and I'll move out with Itachi. As for the position of clan head, I won't give it up! From today onwards, I consider you an enemy."

Just as Fugaku finished speaking, they heard Yuzuki outside, "Itachi, why are you standing here?"

The two inside the room stopped talking. Although their marriage had deteriorated to the point of divorce, they still cared for Itachi.

Fugaku wiped the blood from the corner of his eyes, then went to open the door, indeed seeing Itachi outside.

Although surprised that Itachi had approached silently, Fugaku began sternly, "Itachi, didn't I tell you to study on your own? Why are you here?"

"I had a question I wanted to ask father."

"Wait a bit, I don't have time now. Yuzuki-san, please take Itachi."

After sending Itachi away, Fugaku turned back to continue discussing with Mikoto. However, after Itachi's interruption, both were unsure how to proceed.

"Let's just do it. Since there is no love left, there's no need to keep up a façade of marriage."

Fugaku was filled with anger but found it hard to vent it on Mikoto, even though she had betrayed him.

"Take care of yourself."

"What about Itachi?"

Mikoto quickly asked, concerned. Although there was no love between her and Fugaku, Itachi was still her son.

"If you want to see Itachi and he doesn't mind, I won't stop you."

With that, Fugaku left the room.

Mikoto, left alone, breathed a sigh of relief after confirming the divorce with Fugaku, but how had he found out about everything?

"Could it have been Yoichi-san who told him... No, Yoichi-san wouldn't do that. Did Fugaku find out on his own?"

Regardless of how the secret was leaked, Mikoto felt it was a terrible mess.

She wanted to go to Yoichi-san right away, feeling secure only by his side. But since the divorce hadn't been officially processed, she couldn't just leave the house and would have to wait until after the divorce was finalized.

She also planned not to stay in this house. As for where to live, Yoichi-san would likely arrange something.

Thinking back to the noise at the door earlier, Mikoto felt a pang of guilt: "Itachi, I'm sorry."

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The next clan meeting was in half a month. Small clan meetings occurred monthly, while large clan gatherings took place every six months.

The meeting in fifteen days would coincide with the large clan gathering, where all Uchiha ninjas were expected to participate.

These ninjas essentially represented all clansmen, and the Naka Shrine's main hall was spacious enough, though it was rarely used.

Yoichi felt he had done enough: the clan's welfare, his battle achievements, his reputation, even the Mangekyō Sharingan.

If he couldn't become clan head with all that, it would mean a betrayal by the clansmen, but he was certain of his election.

"Where are you taking me?"

The blonde-haired girl, Yugito, followed behind Yoichi, still bearing a look of deep resentment as if her facial expression had become fixed.

Uchiha Yoichi said, "I'm taking you around Konoha. You'll be a Konoha ninja in the future, better get used to it."

"I am a Cloud ninja! I won't become a Konoha ninja!"

Yugito stomped her foot, her voice louder, drawing the attention of people on the street.

"You can be louder, but I should tell you, the war between Konoha and the Cloud just ended. There are many in the village who lost family members to the Cloud. If they beat you up because of what you just said, I won't intervene."

After Yoichi finished speaking, he continued walking forward.

Yugito, hearing this, glanced around and indeed noticed some hostile glances from adults who were much taller than her, even the younger ones.

Currently unable to use her chakra, if these people decided to beat her up, she wouldn't be able to get out of bed for at least ten days.

"Despicable big jerk!"

Yugito muttered quietly and then hurriedly followed, staying close enough to grab onto Yoichi's clothes, fearing she might be dragged away otherwise.

They then arrived at a beautifully constructed construction site. Although still under construction, most of the buildings were already completed and looked noticeably nicer and cleaner than what she had seen before.

"What is this place?"

"This will be a supermarket and food street. This half with about a dozen stores will all serve various types of food, and this part will be a supermarket where you can buy anything."

Yoichi explained. There were already small supermarkets in the shinobi world; his was just a bit larger. Soon, he would stock it with goods from merchants across the Fire Country.

"Hey, what a coincidence, you're here too?"

Suddenly, a greeting was heard. Yoichi turned his head, then instinctively used his sensory abilities to scan the surroundings.

Sure enough, at least six Anbu.

"This is my property, but why are you here, Kushina?"

The greeter was Kushina, who then smiled and said, "I heard they're going to open a supermarket here that will sell products from all over the Fire Country, so I came to check it out in advance."

After pausing, Kushina noticed Yugito standing beside her; it wasn't that she was curious about Yugito, but a pretty girl with such a resentful look directed at her was bound to raise questions.

"Who is she? She looks like she holds a grudge against you... Hey? Why does it feel like she has a sealing jutsu on her?"

Out of curiosity, Kushina touched Yugito, who couldn't react in time due to her lack of chakra.

Kushina then widened her eyes and asked, "Eh? Who did this, using two opposing seals? No wonder she can't use any chakra."

"I asked Tsunade to do it. She's a prisoner, and there's a tailed beast inside her."

"Should I reinforce it for you? The Five Elements Seal is a bit loose. If I add the Four Symbols Seal, she won't be able to use chakra ever again."

Yoichi and Yugito looked at Kushina speechless upon hearing this.

"No need, she'll be under me later. Don't cripple her."

Yoichi shook his head, while Yugito moved away from Kushina, looking almost human but actually a devil.

"Ha ha, just kidding."

Kushina laughed, then suddenly lowered her voice, "Thanks to your help last time, I can now control the chakra of six tails of the Nine-Tails, but it's still not enough to go to the frontline. The Third Hokage won't let me help Minato; can you help me like last time?"

Although it's expensive, if you don't absorb the Nine-Tails' chakra every few days, it gradually recovers on its own. Now, Kushina is barely suppressing the Nine-Tails with the six tails' chakra she had accumulated.

"Forget it, I can control the Nine-Tails better now, but I don't have that ability anymore."

Yoichi finished, then looked around again, continuing, "Haven't you noticed? The number of Anbu around is increasing. You coming to see me will definitely get you scolded."

Nine-Tails plus Mangekyō, in the eyes of Konoha's higher-ups, almost equals the destruction of Konoha. In just a short while, the Anbu presence had increased to sixteen.

They probably called half of the village's Anbu here, right?

(End of Chapter)