Kairen still wanted to continue teasing Mikoto, but outside, the Pangolin agent sent back news—Uchiha Fugaku had returned.
Kairen hurriedly straightened himself, restoring his earlier refined and elegant demeanor, as if the lecherous beast from moments ago had only been a mask.
Mikoto was confused, then immediately understood.
Fugaku was the first to enter the room, bringing three old men with him, all elders of the Uchiha clan.
They did not notice the ambiguity in the room; as soon as they entered, they went straight to the point.
Kairen stood up.
The Uchiha clan's Great Elder had an eager expression on his face and said with a full smile,
"With a distinguished guest visiting, this old man should naturally come to greet you."
"You're too polite, Great Elder!"
Everyone sat down, while several Uchiha jōnin stood guard outside the door.
Kairen explained his plan to them.
In fact, there was no real strategy—he intended to use tomorrow's Chūnin Exams to directly launch a coup, seize control of Hiruzen as well as the elders and clan heads of the major ninja clans, and take Leaf Village in one decisive move.
What the three Uchiha elders valued was not Kairen's planning, but his combat power. In a coup, the most crucial factor was Kairen's strength.
The Great Elder asked earnestly, "Kairen-kun, could you let us see your Mangekyō?"
Ever since the battle in the capital of the Land of Fire, the Uchiha clan's attention had been completely focused on Kairen.
According to the intelligence brought back by Orochimaru, Kairen possessed the Mangekyō Sharingan and could even summon Susanoo.
You had to know, the Uchiha clan's records of Mangekyō Sharingan bearers dated back to the Warring States era, with Uchiha Madara and Uchiha Izuna.
To possess the Mangekyō was to possess power rivaling the First Hokage—this was how they saw it.
Kairen smiled, naturally aware of the Uchiha clan's obsession with the Mangekyō Sharingan.
His eyes turned blood-red. Three tomoe spun continuously, then linked together, forming a mysterious pattern.
"Man… Mangekyō Sharingan!!"
The Great Elder's face was filled with fanaticism.
He was someone who had lived through the Warring States era and had personally seen the Mangekyō Sharingan before.
Seeing those eyes from history once again, his emotions surged uncontrollably, and he subconsciously treated Kairen as a junior of his own clan.
"Good! Good! Good! With these eyes, our Uchiha clan will surely restore its former glory!"
Fugaku reminded the Great Elder, who had lost his composure, "Great Elder! Great Elder!"
The Great Elder hurriedly came back to his senses, gave Kairen an apologetic look, then said solemnly,
"Kairen-kun, rest assured. You are a great benefactor of our Uchiha clan. Tomorrow, we will certainly mobilize the full strength of our clan to assist you."
Kairen nodded, then continued painting a grand vision:
"Don't worry. As long as the coup succeeds, ANBU will belong to your Uchiha clan!"
In Kairen's heart, however, the Uchiha clan were nothing more than a bunch of red-eyed troublemakers with rebellion growing out the backs of their heads—hardly worthy of heavy trust.
Receiving Kairen's promise, the three elders and Fugaku were overjoyed.
ANBU was equivalent to the village's core of power. To possess ANBU meant that, given time, the Hokage seat would surely be theirs.
Kairen continued, "Once we drive away that old Hokage, after Tsunade steps down, I promise the next Hokage will definitely come from your Uchiha clan."
Fugaku said seriously, "Is that truly so?!"
Kairen nodded. "Absolutely no falsehood!"
"Then tomorrow, the Uchiha clan will follow Kairen-kun's commands!"
Fugaku and the three elders bowed deeply, expressing their submission.
Kairen smiled, then quietly winked at Mikoto, who was watching from the side.
Mikoto hurriedly lowered her head.
...
As evening approached, the Uchiha clan urged Kairen to stay for a meal.
Kairen gladly stayed. After eating the carefully prepared food made by Mikoto, Kairen was in an excellent mood and boasted freely with Fugaku and the three elders.
Finally, as night fell, Kairen prepared to leave.
Before departing, Kairen spread his hands and said to Mikoto,
"I'm leaving!"
"Kairen-kun, take care on your way!"
Mikoto called out.
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