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The lingering argument between Obito and Zetsu faded into the background as they watched Shiro happily devour the snacks he had made.
"So, Shiro, did you master the illusion technique?" Obito asked, a genuine curiosity in his voice.
"Of course!" Shiro stood up proudly and patted his chest. "Not only did I master the genjutsu, but by watching the chef so carefully, I also learned how to make all these special snacks!" He gestured to the plate of food. "I made all of this myself. please eat. It's getting late, and we need to go home for dinner soon."
Zetsu and Obito immediately took their seats. "Shiro made this? Then I must try it!"
"Hehe…"
As evening fell, the time Madara had set for their return arrived. The three of them journeyed back to the base together. Madara was already waiting at the entrance, a solitary figure looking out with an uncharacteristic eagerness. It was a level of anticipation that Obito and Zetsu had never before received.
"Son!"
When he saw Shiro's small figure appear, Madara's stern face broke into a wide smile. The father and son ran toward each other, meeting in a tight embrace.
"I haven't seen you for a whole day. I missed you so much."
"Father, me too."
"Let's go! Let's go home and eat!"
Madara walked back into the cavern holding Shiro, with Obito and Zetsu following closely behind. As they walked, Obito spoke quietly to Zetsu. "It is time to execute the plan."
Zetsu muttered, "Understood…" With that, its form melted into the ground, vanishing without a trace.
In the Land of Fire, within the Hidden Leaf Village, a cool evening breeze rustled through the Uchiha district. In an open training ground, Itachi Uchiha was practicing his shurikenjutsu, his movements a blur of deadly precision. His younger brother, Sasuke, watched from the side, his eyes wide with a mixture of fascination and awe.
"Itachi! You're so amazing! I want to learn that too!"
Itachi smiled warmly. "You are still too young, Sasuke. When you are a little older, I will teach you."
"No!" Sasuke pouted, his voice full of childish frustration. "I heard that you could already use advanced ninjutsu when you were my age! I'm your younger brother, so I must have just as much talent!"
Seeing Sasuke's crestfallen expression, Itachi waved him over with a gentle smile.
"Hehe, come here, Sasuke."
"Hehe," Sasuke ran to his brother excitedly, thinking Itachi was about to relent. Instead, Itachi simply poked him on the forehead with two fingers.
"Forgive me, Sasuke. Perhaps next time."
"Ouch! That hurts!" Sasuke covered his forehead, his lips puffed out in annoyance. "Itachi, you did it again…"
As the sun set, casting a warm orange glow over their faces, Itachi took Sasuke's hand. "Come on, Sasuke. We should go home. Mom will worry if we are any later."
"Okay…" Sasuke's voice was still a little disappointed. "You have to teach me next time, Itachi."
Itachi hoisted Sasuke onto his back and looked back with a soft smile. "I will. I promise."
Soon, they arrived at the door to their home. Their father, Fugaku Uchiha, sat in the main hall, his expression grim. Beside him were several high-ranking members of the Uchiha clan, their faces equally solemn. They were clearly in the middle of a very important, and very secret, discussion.
"Fugaku, we cannot stand that old hawk Danzō any longer! He is determined to push our clan into a corner!"
"Today, he had the audacity to send his agents to our compound to demand ten of our young ninja for his Root organization! Does he think we don't know what that place is? He wants to bleed the Uchiha clan dry!"
"Fortunately, as our clan head, you were firm and rejected his demand!"
"But that means we have completely broken ties with him. We defied him today. Who knows what treacherous schemes he will plot against us now!"
"Fugaku… perhaps it is time we… rebel!"
"My own son told me that when he was on patrol with the Military Police, he discovered Anbu agents following him! It's clear the village no longer trusts us!"
"Yes! I've experienced the same thing. The Anbu are nowhere to be found when there's real trouble in the village, but they are surprisingly diligent when it comes to spying on their own people!"
"Instead of being slowly bled to death, it is better to fight back with all our strength!"
"Resist? You must not entertain such thoughts! Although the Uchiha clan is the strongest in the village, we are still outmatched by the full might of Konoha."
"Don't be a coward! We are a clan that grows stronger through battle! In the chaos, it is inevitable that our friends and family will be injured or killed. With casualties comes emotional stimulus, and hatred! Who knows… a new generation of Mangekyō users could be awakened!"
"Moreover, we possess forbidden techniques that even those two young prodigies do not know of. If we teach them to the younger members, the clan's strength will rise to a new level!"
"As long as we fight with our lives on the line, we can surely stand against Konoha!"
"That's right! The clan head will deal with the Fourth Hokage! We will handle the Third and Danzō. The Sannin are away from the village. This is our best opportunity!"
"Besides, we have an ace up our sleeve in Shisui Uchiha! And Itachi is also incredibly powerful. Our chances of victory are high!"
The elders grew more and more excited, their voices filled with the desperate passion of men pushed to the brink.
"…"
Uchiha Fugaku remained silent, his face a mask of stone as he listened to the heated debate. As the head of the clan, his decision would determine the fate of his people. He could not make it lightly.
Squeak…
He suddenly noticed the sound of the courtyard gate being pushed open.
"We will speak of this no more for now. My sons have returned."
The elders fell silent, turning to see Itachi carrying Sasuke slowly into the house.
"Let us adjourn. We will stop here for today."
"Lord Fugaku, please consider what we have said."
"Yes, I understand."
The elders departed one by one. Itachi watched them go, his expression growing more and more complicated.
"Itachi, Sasuke, you're finally back. Go and wash your hands, then come and eat." The boys' mother, Mikoto, urged them lovingly as she placed steaming dishes on the table.
"Okay, Mom."
A family of four, deceptively happy.
Late that night, Sasuke was fast asleep, but Itachi lay awake on his bed, his mind troubled.
Whoosh!
Two black shadows flashed past his window. Though it was only for a moment, they could not escape Itachi's keen eyes.
Uncle Yashiro? Uncle Tekka?
Itachi recognized them clearly. It was Uchiha Yashiro and Uchiha Tekka.
It's so late. What are they doing out there? And why did they look so panicked?
Uchiha Itachi frowned, a terrible premonition rising in his heart. His feeling was correct. Less than a minute later, an urgent, frantic knocking echoed from the front door.
Uchiha Fugaku went to open it. The moment he did, he was met with the sight of dozens of Anbu ninja standing outside, their killing intent a palpable force in the night air. Fugaku knew they had not come with good intentions, but he maintained his composure.
"It is late. What business do you have with me?"
The lead Anbu captain ignored him completely, ordering his subordinates, "Search!"
"Wait! Do not push us too far!"
Fugaku was furious. His scarlet Sharingan blazed to life as he raised his arms. "Anyone who dares to enter my home will find only one end here, and that is death!"
The Anbu captain snorted coldly. "Hmph. Fugaku, it is a good thing you answered the door. Had you been a moment later, we would have charged you with harboring fugitives without a second thought."
"Harboring fugitives?" Fugaku was stunned. "What are you talking about? Who have I harbored?"
"Uchiha Yashiro, and Uchiha Tekka!"
"Them? They should be in their own homes. What have they done to warrant this?"
"What? You don't know? Was it not you who gave the order?"
The Anbu captain's words grew colder, each one a knife twisting in Fugaku's heart.
"Just moments ago, Uchiha Yashiro and Uchiha Tekka broke into the residences of the Third and Fourth Hokages. They intended to assassinate them!"
"What did you say?! That's impossible! How could they do something so foolish!"
"Hmph! Still feigning ignorance? The two Hokages saw them with their own eyes. It was not a transformation jutsu. Our sensory ninja confirmed it was their chakra!"
"Lord Fugaku, there is no point in arguing with me! They are your clansmen. If you have anything to say, you can explain it to the Hokages yourself!"
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