"..."
Shisui's body was completely submerged in the shadows.
What Shisui was most concerned about now was the situation; he really wanted to know when the Uchiha Clan would initiate the coup, and what the outcome of this inevitable conflict between Konoha and the Uchiha Clan would be.
On the other side.
Uchiha Itachi returned home, his mind still dwelling on what Shimura Danzo had said, as their conversation was crucial to the fate of the Uchiha Clan and Konoha.
"Don't be fooled by Sarutobi Hiruzen's pleasant words..."
"When it comes down to it, he'll still choose to protect Konoha."
"Itachi, I hope you can make a choice..."
"Do you stand with the Uchiha Clan, join in the Uchiha Clan's rebellion, and watch all Uchiha be annihilated together..."
"Or do you stand with Konoha, saving only your brother before the Uchiha revolt, and help kill the other Uchiha..."
"Kill the Uchiha?"
"Exactly."
"To protect the village, the situation must be suppressed before a rebellion occurs, and the only one capable of bearing this responsibility is a double agent of both Uchiha and Konoha..."
"Itachi..."
"No one but you can take on this role."
"Is it the clan you choose, or the village..."
"If you don't act, Sarutobi Hiruzen will certainly send Akihara Kagura to take action. You should know the depth of the grudge between you two..."
"You know how extreme Kagura's personality can be."
"Once the village has no choice but to send Akihara Kagura to execute the annihilation of the Uchiha, things won't be so easily resolved. Considering what you once did to him, he won't spare any Uchiha, and your brother Uchiha Sasuke will certainly not survive..."
"..."
Uchiha Itachi tossed and turned, unable to sleep.
However, his brother Uchiha Sasuke was completely unaware of this. The little guy loved to run to his brother's room to sleep and was now lying on the tatami next to Uchiha Itachi, sleeping soundly.
"Sasuke..."
Uchiha Itachi reached out and gently stroked little Sasuke's hair.
Uchiha Sasuke, as if feeling his brother's affection in his sleep, happily hummed and then fell back into a deep sleep.
Morning.
Konoha was still peaceful.
Uchiha Itachi did not go on a mission; he just stood quietly on a high platform in Konoha, watching the tranquil village.
Children in the Ninja Academy were still playing, and villagers were going to and fro on the village's commercial street selecting goods.
Uchiha Itachi's hair swayed in the wind, and he closed his eyes, continuing to ponder Danzo's words, contemplating his final decision.
Meanwhile.
Outside Konoha Village.
Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen bid farewell to Fourth Mizukage Karatachi Yagura, intending to send a team from the Dark Department to escort Karatachi Yagura, but was rejected by him.
After all, Sarutobi Hiruzen had already helped Karatachi Yagura release the seal within him. The Mizukage could now use his Chakra again, and the Hidden Mist Anbu would also provide escort.
A tall man with a shark-like face, carrying a bandage-wrapped ninja sword, stood beside Fourth Mizukage Karatachi Yagura.
Hoshigaki Kisame.
Akihara Kagura stood next to Sarutobi Hiruzen, noticing this guy, as Hoshigaki Kisame sensed Akihara Kagura's gaze.
Hoshigaki Kisame slowly turned his head to look at Akihara Kagura standing beside the Third Hokage. He knew this person was the Wood Release Ninja who had caused a great stir in the Land of Water. The shark-faced man attempted to smile kindly, but on his face, it appeared somewhat cruel and bloodthirsty.
"I hope our two countries will always remain at peace."
"I also sincerely wish for everlasting peace."
Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen and Fourth Mizukage Karatachi Yagura shook hands in farewell, standing at the Konoha Gate, watching as this Mizukage left Konoha with a group of Hidden Mist Anbu.
Due to the information Uchiha Itachi delivered the previous night, Sarutobi Hiruzen dared not delay any longer, fearing Yagura would be drawn into the internal conflict between Uchiha and Konoha, so he hurriedly sent the Mizukage away.
However.
Sarutobi Hiruzen never expected.
Fourth Mizukage Karatachi Yagura and the Hidden Mist Anbu had left Konoha for less than half a day. When planning a midday rest by a riverbank, a figure appeared before them.
"Uchiha Obito!"
Karatachi Yagura's expression changed dramatically, and he immediately prepared to mobilize his Chakra, fearing being controlled by Uchiha Obito again!
Uchiha Obito no longer concealed his true identity, gazing at Karatachi Yagura and the Hidden Mist Anbu group, simply giving a cold command.
"Begin!"
"..."
Crack!
Hoshigaki Kisame, who had been standing beside Karatachi Yagura, swung his large sword. The bandages on the sword split open instantly, and a Shark Skin emerged, quickly biting Karatachi Yagura's shoulder!
Karatachi Yagura's Chakra was swiftly absorbed by the Shark Skin!
Shark Skin was one of the most powerful of the seven Ninja Swords in the Hidden Mist Village, with the ability to absorb a person's Chakra. This ability couldn't be more complementary to its current owner, Hoshigaki Kisame!
The group of Hidden Mist Anbu was shocked!
Because no matter what, they could not have anticipated that Hoshigaki Kisame would betray the Hidden Mist Village and choose to side with Uchiha Obito!
"Kisame..."
Fourth Mizukage Karatachi Yagura turned back in disbelief.
"Ha, I'm really sorry, Mizukage-sama..."
Hoshigaki Kisame, gripping the Shark Skin, grinned and said, "I've had enough of this false world; I still want to see the New World..."
"Kisame, how dare you!"