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Chapter 74: Seeking Death!

"What? You installed surveillance cameras too?"

"Yes, you asked us to replace the hidden sentries, but Elder Zong and the others searched for many locations and found it too troublesome to change. It also reduced the defense area. So we decided to use surveillance cameras. Although they don't have the same level of perception as human surveillance, they are cheap and convenient. Is there a problem? Don't you like it?"

As they walked out of the surveillance control room, faced with Stopo's question, Hayabusa didn't know how to answer at once, or rather, this question didn't even need an answer.

Naturally, Hayabusa supported this kind of surveillance equipment, he just couldn't come up with it for a moment.

After all, combining surveillance cameras with ninjas and supernatural powers seemed too strange.

But upon careful consideration, Hayabusa remembered that in the original work, Konoha had also installed many surveillance cameras outside the Uchiha clan to assist the ANBU in monitoring the Uchiha.

However, these surveillance devices were just as Stopo mentioned. Although they were hidden, they couldn't perceive the movements around them or detect chakra like a ninja could. Therefore, the surveillance devices could only be used as auxiliary equipment, with ninjas still playing the main role.

"I don't dislike it, I just find it a bit strange."

Hayabusa rubbed his head, finally giving such an excuse, and quickly changed the topic.

"Please inform the guards and the people monitoring the surveillance devices. They still need to be busy during this grand festival. I feel a bit guilty about it."

"You know, at such an important moment, they need to remain on duty."

Stopo helplessly shrugged his shoulders. He seemed to think that Hayabusa was being overly cautious, but he wouldn't refute Hayabusa's decision.

"But you did say that the clan needs discipline, and we're not sure about the actions of Konoha. Being cautious is not a bad thing."

Stopo's words made Hayabusa smile wryly. Indeed, it never hurt to be cautious. Hayabusa couldn't possibly say to Stopo, "There's a big problem with Uchiha Itachi right now. If I tell him I never existed, he'll dig out one of my eyes in despair, and then commit suicide. Uchiha Itachi will wipe out the entire clan for the sake of the village and his younger brother."

He couldn't say that. Saying that would make him sound like a lunatic.

Although Hayabusa was an Uchiha and even possessed the Mangekyou Sharingan, he was well aware that he wasn't a lunatic.

Adjusting his clothes, Hayabusa smiled and said to Stopo, "We'll compensate them later. Let's go, my deputy clan head. If we don't attend today's clan meeting, it will be disastrous."

"Okay, let's go." Stopo also smiled, but soon he looked puzzled towards the side.

At this moment, a young Uchiha ninja was running quickly towards them.

Seeing his slightly nervous expression, both Stopo and Hayabusa sensed that something might be wrong.

Sure enough, after he explained everything, Hayabusa's expression changed.

The warm smile on his face disappeared without a trace, and his eyebrows furrowed tightly.

Stopo couldn't help but feel helpless when he saw the change in Hayabusa's expression. Uchiha Itachi's recent behavior had been strange, to say the least. He rarely communicated with other clan members, including his parents.

Although there were many clan members who didn't bother with him, he seldom took the initiative to speak to others.

"Notify Elder Zong and Elder Takechi. Temporarily cancel the festival, but don't make it public. Let the clan members protect the weaker ones discreetly."

While Stopo was contemplating, Hayabusa had already given the order.

"Hayabusa, isn't this too nervous?" Stopo couldn't help but ask.

"It's not nervousness. It's necessary to be prepared. Besides, with so many dangerous individuals sneaking back, I don't believe they have no malicious intentions."

Hayabusa didn't think his order was too nervous or excessive. In regards to Uchiha Itachi, Hayabusa didn't think he was being excessive.

Moreover, Hayabusa was truly angry now. The festival that was supposed to be enjoyable had been ruined by this guy. Who would be happy about it?

Did this guy really think he was a righteous messenger, and that everything he did was correct?

"Also, notify Uchiha Fugaku and gather together. Let's meet this genius ninja, this Mangekyou user. Of course, if he wants to see his son and see what this boy is up to, he can also witness how the former clan head handles it."

Hayabusa took a deep breath and quickly controlled his emotions before speaking in a low voice.

After saying this, Hayabusa didn't even look back and walked forward.

Fortunately, today was the festival, and all the clan members were not at home but gathered at the shrine. Fortunately, he had been on guard all this time, not allowing Uchiha Itachi to relax.

Otherwise, if Uchiha Itachi rushed into their homes one by one, or attacked them while they were defenseless, it would truly be a disaster.

What Hayabusa disliked even more was that although there were so many Uchihas in the original work, not all of them were ninjas. Many clan members were ordinary people who didn't have the qualifications to be involved in a coup.

But this guy had heartlessly wiped them all out, regardless of age or gender, regardless of their involvement. And he did all of this in the name of protecting Konoha and his younger brother.

Hayabusa truly detested such coldness and ruthlessness. He hadn't done anything in this world yet, but he had considered persuading Stopo based on prosperity.

And now, this guy had done something like this. He was truly seeking death!

Ninjas were very fast, and within a moment, everyone had started to act. Even during the festival, they maintained enough caution.

After receiving the news, Uchiha Fugaku was a bit dazed. After meeting Hayabusa briefly, he went alone in the direction of Uchiha Itachi.

He wanted to see his son, to clarify some things. He truly didn't want things to become too disastrous.

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