Chapter 81: Conflict! Civil War! The Mad Uchiha!

Chapter 81: Conflict! Civil War! The Mad Uchiha!

"This is a confidential matter of the Uchiha clan, no comment!"

Fugaku said coldly as he tried to walk forward. However, the Third Hokage resolutely blocked him again, saying, "If you don't explain clearly, none of you are leaving today!" He was already prepared for a battle.

The atmosphere became tense immediately. The other clans exchanged glances but showed no intention of intervening. To the common shinobi, the Uchiha might just be the most prestigious family in Konoha, serving as the village's police force. But to these ninja clans, the Uchiha were also one of Konoha's founders, the ones who brought peace during the Warring States Period.

Additionally, with the power of the Uchiha clan, no one wanted to get involved in a civil war between the Uchiha and the Konoha leadership.

At that moment, Uchiha Inaho, who had long been holding back his frustration, furiously stepped forward. Fugaku's expression changed slightly, but it was too late to stop him. Inaho shouted angrily, "Third Hokage, do you want to go to war with the Uchiha?!"

Hiss!!!

The clan heads witnessing this scene gasped. Saying such words in front of so many people meant that the gloves were off. The civil war between the Uchiha and the Konoha leadership had become unavoidable!

What shocked them even more was:

"The Mangekyō Sharingan?!"

Uchiha Inaho had awakened the Mangekyō Sharingan?! And there had been no prior sign of this happening.

Hyuga Hiashi's expression was extremely complicated. The Hyuga and Uchiha clans were the two great noble families of Konoha. But now that the Uchiha had a Mangekyō, it meant that the Uchiha had surpassed the Hyuga by an entire level, causing a sense of urgency to rise in his heart.

Other clans shared similar feelings, and their gazes towards Fugaku and the other Uchiha members became increasingly wary. Some even cast discreet glances towards Ishihara's courtyard.

"Could Ishihara be helping the Uchiha awaken the Mangekyō?!"

Although it seemed hard to believe, when considering the secret techniques Ishihara had created, it didn't seem entirely impossible. For a moment, their anticipation for working with Ishihara grew.

Inaho noticed these looks and wore a proud expression. He relished this feeling—this was the treatment the Uchiha deserved! To be feared! Not to be coveted!

"Damn it!"

The Third Hokage's face darkened. He knew that the worst had happened! The Uchiha clan had indeed awakened the Mangekyō Sharingan through Ishihara. He glanced warily at Inaho and stared at Fugaku, asking, "Did Ishihara help you awaken the Mangekyō Sharingan? What was the cost?!"

He didn't believe Ishihara would help the Uchiha for free, and he suspected the cost must have been steep! Looking at the aged face of Inaho, he seemed deep in thought.

Fugaku's face darkened, "This has nothing to do with you!"

"We're leaving!" Fugaku, with the proud Inaho and the Second Elder, left. He wasn't ready to start a war with Konoha's leadership yet! More Mangekyō Sharingan could still be awakened within the clan!

This time, the Third Hokage didn't stop them. He wasn't ready either. However...

"Next, we must prepare for war with the Uchiha!" The Third Hokage's heart felt heavy.

Fugaku and his group walked ahead, and as they passed, the heads of various clans stepped aside, forming a path for them. Fugaku strode forward, noticing their respectful and complex gazes, feeling a sense of pride in his heart.

"Indeed, only power can restore the glory of the Uchiha!"

This strengthened his resolve!

At that moment, a voice came from Ishihara's courtyard, "That's enough for today. We'll continue tomorrow."

Having developed so many secret techniques at once, Ishihara was also tired, and he needed time to digest the information. Hearing this, the other clans felt some disappointment. The Third Hokage's expression changed slightly, and then he hurriedly left, with the others following suit.

...

A group of people quickly returned to the Uchiha clan. The First Elder and others were already waiting at Fugaku's house. Seeing them, the elders stood up with anticipation and asked, "How did it go?"

Inaho, whose face showed signs of aging, was still immersed in the excitement of seeing all the clan leaders stepping aside and the Third Hokage not daring to stop them. He excitedly said, "We succeeded! I have awakened the Mangekyō Sharingan!"

Boom!

The First Elder and others immediately erupted in joyous cheers. The strength of the Uchiha had grown once again! Fugaku, too, was excited. The recent events had left him wanting more.

"If only they could always revere the Uchiha like this!"

But Fugaku was a rational person and quickly calmed down. Although they had clashed with the Third Hokage, Fugaku knew that the war between the Uchiha and Konoha's leadership was imminent.

And it wasn't going according to their plan!

This war was now almost out in the open, and no one knew how it would develop or who might get involved. However, thinking about the upcoming war and the potential gains for the Uchiha, Fugaku's mood was a mix of heaviness and excitement.

After he relayed today's intelligence and his concerns, everyone began discussing excitedly. The First Elder, being the most calm and rational, spoke up:

"Remember, this is a war between us and the Konoha leadership, no! Between us and Sarutobi, Shimura, Koharu, and Mitokado!"

He had already defined this war! It wasn't a rebellion; it was a civil war within Konoha!

Hearing this, Fugaku immediately understood and nodded in agreement.

Today, Might Guy's display of strength had been terrifying! Who would have thought that a seemingly ordinary Jonin could open the Seventh Gate of the Eight Gates Technique? As the Uchiha, they were well aware of the terrifying power unleashed when the Seventh Gate of the Eight Gates was opened. If they clashed, the Uchiha would definitely suffer significant casualties, which would bring no benefit to the Uchiha.

Fugaku realized this completely and said seriously, "I will negotiate with the heads of the various clans!"

The First Elder nodded. Although he didn't fully support a Uchiha rebellion, they had reached the point of no return.

Ultimately, they were still concerned that the Uchiha didn't have enough combat power! Even though the Uchiha were strong, the number of truly elite shinobi wasn't large! The Third Hokage and Danzo were both formidable opponents, and this war would require them to give it their all!

The First Elder stood up, looked around, and said in a deep voice, "We need more people in the clan to step up! Tomorrow, everyone with a three-tomoe Sharingan should try to awaken the Mangekyō!"

Upon hearing this, Inaho's face changed, and he objected, "I disagree!"

He looked at the displeased First Elder and said solemnly, "First Elder, the side effects of the secret technique are too severe. I feel like I only have about ten years left to live!"

"If we let everyone with the three-tomoe Sharingan attempt this, in a few years, the Uchiha clan will face a generational gap!"

Tetsuka also loudly opposed this.

Hearing this, the First Elder fell silent, sighed, and said, "But have you considered what will happen to the Uchiha if we lose this war?"

"Even if we aren't exterminated, it will come close."

"Compared to that outcome, what does this loss mean?"

Upon hearing this, Inaho gritted his teeth and growled, "I can continue using the secret technique to awaken the Susanoo!"

"No! Using the secret technique again will kill you!" Fugaku's face changed, and he hurriedly stopped him.

"We can't let the elite of the clan all use the secret technique. I'll provide the extra fighting strength, don't stop me!"

Inaho was resolute.

Hearing this, Fugaku and the First Elder could only agree, deciding to let only a portion of the three-tomoe Sharingan users employ the secret technique. This time, Inaho, who had just awakened the Mangekyō Sharingan, would hypnotize them.

They still hadn't given up on breaking free from Ishihara's control, trying to break the seal in their minds!

Throughout the entire meeting, Itachi remained silent, feeling extremely conflicted. With the emergence of new Mangekyō Sharingan users, he knew that his power could no longer influence the outcome of the war.

He was lost in thought. What should he do?

Itachi, filled with doubt, found himself outside Ishihara's small courtyard.