"Shisui, what do you mean by that?"
Shisui's slightly mocking words instantly angered several people. A man stood up, his face dark as he demanded an answer from Shisui.
The speaker was Uchiha Hada, a member of the Uchiha clan from the same generation as Uchiha Fugaku. His strength ranked among the top three in the entire Uchiha clan, and his voice carried considerable weight within the family.
Although Shisui was now arguably the strongest in the clan in terms of ability, he was still very young. He didn't command the same respect as veteran powerhouses like Uchiha Hada.
Faced with Hada's challenge, Shisui paused for a moment before saying softly, "Anbu Team Eleven has returned to the village."
Uchiha Hada frowned. "The reason Anbu Team Eleven has gained such a reputation throughout the ninja world... isn't that because you awakened the Mangekyo Sharingan?"
A bitter smile touched Shisui's lips, his voice dropping slightly. "Uncle Hada, I'm only fourteen. Even with the Mangekyo Sharingan, my body can't sustain it for long. In that battle, the Fourth Raikage gathered the Two-Tails Jinchuriki and many elite Cloud ninjas to attack us. There's no way I could have protected them alone until Jiraiya-sama and the others arrived." He paused. "And, in my estimation, even with the Mangekyo Sharingan, I'm not the strongest member of Anbu Team Eleven."
"What?"
"Impossible! How could the power of our Uchiha clan be inferior to theirs!"
A wave of disbelief washed over the room. Uchiha Fugaku, Uchiha Hada, and the others all looked at Shisui with suspicion.
Of the four members of Anbu Team Eleven, only Kakashi possessed a Sharingan gifted from a clansman. The other two were just ordinary people without bloodline limits.
The proud Uchiha could not accept the fact that their strongest power, the Mangekyo Sharingan, might be inferior to that of ordinary people without a kekkei genkai.
"That's because you know nothing about true power!" Shisui said, his voice low amidst the uproar.
"Arrogant!"
"Shisui, is this how you treat your elders?"
The room erupted again with accusations.
A cold smile curled Shisui's lips. He slowly raised his head, the three tomoe in his Sharingan spinning slowly.
Whoosh
In an instant, Shisui's eyes transformed, revealing the Mangekyo Sharingan. A surge of powerful dojutsu poured out, engulfing the clamoring Uchiha clansmen below.
The room immediately fell silent.
Below Shisui, more than a dozen elite Uchiha jonin who had been voicing their doubts were now frozen in place, their faces etched with terror.
They had fallen under Shisui's genjutsu.
Above Shisui, Uchiha Hada and a few others stared at him in shock.
Of everyone in the room, only Uchiha Fugaku, seated at the head of the table, remained calm, his arms crossed.
"Shisui, what are you doing?"
After a few seconds of silence, Uchiha Hada stood up abruptly, his right hand gripping the hilt of his sword. He barked at Shisui.
With the power of the Mangekyo Sharingan, Shisui had instantly trapped more than ten of the clan's elite jonin in a genjutsu. Although there was an element of surprise, the terrifying dojutsu he displayed was undeniable.
At that moment, Uchiha Hada and the others clearly recognized the gap between themselves and a Mangekyo Sharingan wielder.
"I'm just showing them what kind of power the people they look down on possess."
After a few seconds, Shisui clutched his right eye, releasing the genjutsu. He looked up at Uchiha Hada and the others, his voice slightly hoarse.
As his gaze swept past the clan leader, Uchiha Fugaku, a flicker of confusion crossed Shisui's eyes.
The instant he activated the Mangekyo Sharingan and cast the genjutsu, Shisui had vaguely sensed a surge of powerful dojutsu from Uchiha Fugaku.
This was a feeling Shisui had never detected from Fugaku before.
Could it be that the clan leader has also awakened the Mangekyo Sharingan?
The thought sent a shiver down Shisui's spine. His own awakening of the Mangekyo Sharingan had already stimulated the clansmen so much. If the clan leader also possessed it, wouldn't things become even more difficult?
"Against Might Guy, who can open seven gates, and Akimichi Tatsuya, who has mastered the Butterfly Mode Secret Technique, I have no confidence in winning." Shisui continued after a brief pause.
The dozen or so elite Uchiha jonin in the room had now recovered from the genjutsu. Hearing Shisui's words, no one dared to impulsively refute him this time.
Just now, in Shisui's genjutsu, they had personally witnessed the terrifying power of Guy and Tatsuya.
Who would have thought that an ordinary ANBU squad directly under the Hokage would be hiding so many powerhouses?
In Anbu Team Eleven, Kakashi, once considered Konoha's prodigy, seemed almost… underwhelming.
"Shisui, are you truly saying you have no chance of defeating Akimichi Tatsuya and Might Guy?"
From the head seat, Uchiha Fugaku scrutinized Shisui, his voice grave.
"Yes, Clan Leader."
Shisui nodded without hesitation.
"Alright! Given the current uncertainty, the coup will be put on hold for now!"
Seeing this, Uchiha Fugaku gave Shisui a deep look, then waved his hand, ending today's clan meeting with a single sentence.
Hearing this, the assembled Uchiha elites departed, their faces filled with frustration.
Shisui turned to leave, but Uchiha Fugaku called out to him.
"Shisui, the identities of your entire Anbu Team Eleven have been completely exposed. There's no point in that team existing anymore. I'm planning to transfer you back to the Military Police Force."
Uchiha Fugaku looked at Shisui, speaking softly.
Shisui's brow furrowed tightly. "Clan Leader, I'm afraid the Hokage won't agree. And, if I leave, who will act as the liaison between the village and the clan?"
Uchiha Fugaku waved his hand. "I will handle the Third Hokage. Your Mangekyo Sharingan has been revealed. It's not safe for you to remain in the Anbu."
"Clan Leader, with my strength..." Shisui opened his mouth to argue further.
Uchiha Fugaku cut him off with a wave of his hand. "Shisui, don't forget, no matter what, you are a member of the Uchiha clan. Your previous mission was already suspicious. Now that you've awakened the Mangekyo Sharingan, the clan cannot allow you to take any more risks. For the sake of the clan, you must leave the Anbu."
Shisui fell silent.
The two stared at each other for a moment before Shisui bowed deeply and turned to leave.
Watching Shisui depart, Uchiha Fugaku's expression was complicated.
In a secluded courtyard within the Uchiha compound.
"Elder Senkai!"
Uchiha Teru pushed open the door and respectfully bowed to a man lying on a bed.
"Ah, Teru! The clan meeting is over?"
The man on the bed spoke slowly, looking at Teru.
The man's name was Uchiha Senkai, a previous-generation elder of the Uchiha clan.
"Yes, Elder Senkai!"
Uchiha Teru replied respectfully.
Uchiha Senkai said calmly, "How did it go? Fugaku that brat still hasn't made up his mind, has he?"
"Yes!" Uchiha Teru responded. "The clan leader believes the time is not yet ripe, and it's not appropriate to act rashly for now!"
"Hmph! The time is not yet ripe? I knew that brat didn't have the guts! Wait, wait, wait! If we wait any longer, the Uchiha clan might disappear!" Uchiha Senkai scoffed, his voice laced with mockery.
Uchiha Teru stood respectfully, not daring to speak.
After a moment, Uchiha Senkai's aged voice spoke again. "Teru, do you want to awaken the Mangekyo Sharingan?"
"Elder Senkai, do you have a way?"
Hearing this, Uchiha Teru's body trembled. He looked up at Uchiha Senkai, his eyes burning with desire.
The scene at the previous clan meeting, where Shisui had subdued more than ten clansmen with a single glance, had been too shocking. It had left a deep impression on Uchiha Teru.
That overwhelming power, that sense of superiority, was something to be yearned for.
On the bed, Uchiha Senkai beckoned to Uchiha Teru, a strange expression on his face.
Uchiha Teru stepped forward.
On the bed, the three tomoe in Uchiha Senkai's Sharingan suddenly activated.
Uchiha Teru felt his world spin. A familiar scene appeared before him.
This was a genjutsu cast by Uchiha Senkai.
Uchiha Teru appeared as an observer in his own childhood world.
At that time, his parents were still alive, and he had a warm and peaceful home!
Looking at the scene, Uchiha Teru's eyes gradually became unfocused.
Suddenly, the scene shifted abruptly. A scene buried deep in Uchiha Teru's memory appeared before him.
In reality, Uchiha Teru's body trembled slightly.
In the genjutsu, Uchiha Teru reached out and slowly pushed open the closed door.
Inside the room, faint moonlight filtered through the window.
Through the crack in the door, Uchiha Teru saw his parents lying in a pool of blood.
His parents lay on the floor, facing the door. From the expressions frozen on their faces, it was clear that they had suffered inhumane torture before their deaths.
This scene seemed distant, yet it was etched into Uchiha Teru's memory as if carved by a knife.
The scene before him suddenly slowed down. Certain details that had been overlooked by the young Uchiha Teru in his memory were immediately captured.
In a dark corner of the room, a figure stood silently.
The faint moonlight could not illuminate that corner, and only a vague silhouette could be seen.
Staring at that figure, Uchiha Teru's emotions fluctuated violently. He wanted to see the person's face clearly!
As if responding to his inner desire, the light in the room gradually brightened slightly!
The face gradually became clearer... and familiar!
It was Uchiha Senkai!
Gasp
Suddenly, Uchiha Teru felt his breath catch. In the real world, his pupils contracted sharply.
Aaaah!
A moment later, a heart-wrenching scream echoed through the room.
Hearing the sound, two of Uchiha Senkai's servants rushed over, but they hesitated at the door, not daring to enter.
More than ten minutes later, Uchiha Teru emerged from the room, weak and unsteady.
"Elder Senkai has passed away."
Looking at the two servants outside, Uchiha Teru spoke calmly, then staggered away.
The two servants looked at each other, stunned!
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