Chapter 114

To be honest, today, Mikoto gave Haruki a big surprise.

He never expected her to have such resolve.

Her behavior was very similar to how he handled the Hyuga clan back then.

A bit of a heavy-handed approach, using strict measures in troubled times.

Haruki looked at her seriously and said, "Mikoto, I hope you know what you're saying, and I hope you don't let powerful strength influence you. Do you understand?"

Mikoto's change was certainly good in his eyes, but he didn't want her to become another version of himself.

Conspiracy and darkness are ultimately temporary; in this world, only the sun cannot be directly looked at or defeated.

"I understand."

Mikoto trembled slightly, a warm feeling rising in her heart.

Haruki's concern made her realize she wasn't fighting alone.

Someone could understand her.

In her eyes, Haruki was her guide and the direction she should follow.

Mikoto made such a far-reaching decision beyond her past character because she recalled something Haruki once said to her:

"Peace sought through struggle will last, peace sought through compromise will perish."

In the illusion, her son Uchiha Itachi perfectly validated this statement.

Compromising with the enemy could never bring peace.

Now that she had the ability to fight, she would never be like Uchiha Itachi, nor would she allow her future child to commit patricide and matricide.

Haruki sensed the unwavering determination in Mikoto's words and confirmed that her decision wasn't a momentary impulse driven by newly acquired power.

He didn't realize that the words he borrowed from a great person to make her abandon excessive kindness had taken effect.

"The power of the Mangekyo Sharingan is too great; I worry it will attract attention from people in the village," Mikoto frowned, revealing her ultimate reason for seeking Haruki. "Teacher, is there a way to hide it from the Anbu and the Hokage?"

"That's simple, just use a sealing barrier to block the chakra fluctuations."

Haruki smiled. This was the so-called "hiding in plain sight." She had forgotten her best friend, Kushina's sealing techniques.

As the most bugged sealing technique in the original series, it was almost omnipotent.

Uzumaki Mito could lock the Nine-Tails in a small black room for decades, preventing it from sensing the outside world.

Mikoto's chakra was nothing in comparison.

"Sealing technique?"

Mikoto smiled awkwardly. To be honest, she had always considered Kushina as a younger sister, subconsciously overlooking her abilities.

Whenever she needed help, she would turn to Haruki.

In her eyes, Haruki was like Doraemon; no matter what problem she had, he always had an answer.

After getting used to this, others became her second choice.

"Yes, when Kushina returns, let her help. In the meantime, you two should organize the Uchiha clan. The overly stubborn ones should be buried; they're just obstacles. Keeping them around will only cause trouble."

Since Mikoto had such determination, Haruki didn't bother hiding anything and laid everything out clearly.

At this moment, Fugaku looked at the nonchalant Haruki, then at the silently nodding Mikoto, and felt inexplicably superfluous.

His emotions were complicated, and he sighed slightly.

Although he had the intention to change the Uchiha clan, he didn't expect the process to be so bizarre.

It was incredibly absurd.

First, his fiancée awakened the Mangekyo Sharingan recorded in the clan's history and gave him twelve years of ideological education. Then, he discussed with Mikoto and ended up with a crazy plan for a purge.

Fugaku finally understood why Mikoto valued Haruki so much.

He now felt a very strange and confused sensation.

Because of the learning in the illusion, he agreed with their methods and was even willing to join the Natsu Organization.

But deep inside, he felt he might be controlled by the Mangekyo Sharingan.

So, is this really my true intention?

Haruki stood up.

It was foreseeable that the changes in the Uchiha would arouse the suspicion of Sarutobi Hiruzen and others.

But that didn't matter.

Because of Tsunade, Jiraiya, and Orochimaru, he wanted to give the Third Hokage a dignified death.

If he didn't want it, Haruki would help him achieve it.

"Teacher, we'll go prepare now."

Seeing this, Mikoto realized there was nothing more to ask and left with Fugaku after bowing.

"Mikoto…"

Fugaku hesitated to speak, some doubts troubling him greatly.

"If you want to know something, just ask."

Mikoto smiled warmly, which gave Fugaku the courage to speak up.

The illusion had cast too much of a shadow on him.

He no longer felt the pride he once did around Mikoto.

"You mentioned the night of the clan's destruction; what's that about?"

"It was in the illusion."

Mikoto had anticipated this and described the illusion Haruki used to stimulate her eyes.

"You mean we had an unfilial son who killed us all for Konoha?"

Fugaku felt extremely uncomfortable after hearing this. The illusion was fake, but he couldn't accept it.

In his view, filial piety was paramount. Respecting parents was... wait, why am I thinking this?

He remembered that this was exactly what Haruki taught him when he was trapped in the Mangekyo Sharingan illusion.

Am I no longer my old self?

Fugaku sighed silently.

There was no going back for him.

"Don't worry, that won't happen."

Mikoto noticed his sad expression and tried to comfort him.

"Mm."

Fugaku exhaled. According to Haruki's plan, such a traitor would never have a chance.

Even if there was one, he wouldn't get past Mikoto.

"Our future children will be well-educated, and if necessary, we can let the teacher help raise them."

Mikoto had overcome her fear of Haruki's illusion. She was no longer just an ordinary mother but one who possessed the Mangekyo Sharingan, a rarity among the Uchiha.

Hearing Haruki's name, Fugaku felt complicated.

But he quickly regained his spirit; he had to reassert his authority as a husband.

If Mikoto could awaken the Mangekyo Sharingan, why couldn't he?

Logically, his talent should be higher than Mikoto's.

Thinking this, his frustration disappeared.

"Fugaku, if we have a son, what name would you choose?" Mikoto suddenly asked.

"A name?"

Fugaku was taken aback by the question. Isn't this a bit rushed?

They had only confirmed their relationship yesterday, and today they were discussing names for their child?

Though confused, he thought for a moment and gave his answer.

"Uchiha Itachi."

Instantly, he felt the surrounding temperature drop to zero.

But it quickly returned to normal.

It seemed like he had an illusion.

"Uchiha Itachi, huh?"

Mikoto smiled faintly. "It's indeed a good name."

She looked up at the distant summer sky.

Is it a coincidence?

Could it really be such a coincidence?

Teacher, what kind of person are you really?

Mikoto suddenly felt that Haruki was shrouded in even more mystery.

She thought she had already understood him.