Kaede had already sent off the Great Elder.
As one of the few remaining elders who had lived since the founding of Konoha, the Great Elder had given his life in service to the Uchiha.
At his age, there was no longer any need for him to fight on the battlefield. His job was to secure the rear.
And just then, the system activated.
[Host has triggered the storyline "Night of the Uchiha Massacre." Initiating Divine Selection:
(Easy) Leave alone. Gain greater power in the future and avenge the clan then.
Reward: Complete Fire Style Ninjutsu Manual, Uchiha Fan.
(Hard) Demonstrate strength and talent to Sarutobi Hiruzen's camp, join their side, and work toward becoming Hokage.
Reward: Sage Body, Wood Release Bloodline (Yamato version, upgradable).
(Hell) Proud and powerful Uchiha—how could they stoop to surviving in shame? Lead the clan out of Konoha and make the village pay!
Reward: Mangekyō Dōjutsu Power x2, Perfect Sage Mode, Mystery Pack (depends on task performance).]
Kaede narrowed his eyes instinctively.
"The Night of the Massacre… is tonight?!"
He was honestly relieved. Good thing he began preparations right after strengthening himself.
Had he waited, even if he altered the Uchiha's fate, the clan would've suffered heavy losses.
"Most of the elderly and children have already been hidden at Konoha's edge. I can fight freely now."
With that in mind, Kaede mentally declared:
"I choose option 3. Lead the clan out of Konoha!"
[Divine Selection confirmed. Commencing task tracking…]
After living in this world for 15 years, Kaede had long since developed feelings for the clan.
In his past life, he had been an orphan and treasured rare human bonds.
And in this life, also a war orphan, the Uchiha had helped raise him.
Even though his memories had been sealed for 15 years, emotional bonds are real.
Decision made, Kaede turned to the group of clan members behind him.
"Change of plans. Sarutobi Hiruzen and that traitor Itachi are making their move tonight!"
Everyone's expression changed drastically.
"You… how do you—"
One man began to ask how Kaede, who had been with them this whole time, knew this…
But when he remembered Kaede's Mangekyō Sharingan, he stopped.
It was said that the Mangekyō could awaken dōjutsu stronger than even kekkei genkai.
Perhaps Kaede had foreseen it with some unique ability.
Others had similar thoughts. The power of the Mangekyō was engraved in their hearts.
No one questioned him further.
"Naoto, Jin'ichi, Kōta…"
"You and a few others go intercept that traitor Itachi."
Kaede named six clan members in total—each of them had awakened the three-tomoe Sharingan and were jōnin or even elite jōnin level.
Though Itachi had awakened the Mangekyō not long ago, his strength had clearly reached Kage level.
Kaede wouldn't dare underestimate him.
"The rest of you—watch over the clan. If you spot ANBU or Root agents… kill them!"
Having witnessed the strength of the Uchiha over the years, Kaede didn't believe the massacre would only be carried out by Obito and Itachi.
ANBU and Danzō's Root were undoubtedly involved too.
After making his arrangements, Kaede muttered to himself:
"Now that we're prepared… what storm could you possibly raise?"
Even if Root and ANBU combined their strength, they wouldn't outnumber the hundred-plus Uchiha here by much.
At most, maybe two hundred total.
These were Konoha's darkest units—every member selected under harsh secrecy.
And in one-on-one battles of equal level… the Uchiha had never lost.
Even against two opponents, they had nothing to fear.
At this rate, Danzō's conspiracy was bound to fail.
Still, Kaede remained vigilant—behind all of this stood Sarutobi Hiruzen.
He was the Hokage. Escaping Konoha meant becoming enemies with every ninja in the village.
But Kaede had prepared for that too.
As the clan members moved out, Kaede left the hall as well.
He had his own target tonight—someone even more troublesome than Itachi right now.
Uchiha Obito.
...
Inside the Uchiha district, Itachi had arrived and stood silently before a family home.
His eyes turned cold. With killing intent in his voice, he murmured:
"For the peace of Konoha… forgive me."
The moment he finished, he flickered and entered the house.
"No one here?!"
A second later, his eyes widened.
Warm tea still sat on the table—but the entire house was empty.
Then it struck him. The entire Uchiha district was… too quiet.
"Could the plan have been leaked?"
Without hesitation, Itachi left the house and teleported into the neighboring one to verify.
But what he found sent chills down his spine.
Four consecutive homes—completely empty.
The pitch-black, silent streets made it feel as if the entire clan had vanished overnight.
"Lord Kaede was right… you really did betray us."
A cold, murderous voice cut through the silence.
Itachi spun around—only to find himself surrounded by over a dozen Uchiha.
The man leading them was very familiar.
Uchiha Naoto, Vice-Captain of the Police Force. Only second in rank to Fugaku himself. Elite jōnin level.
"So… it's been exposed," Itachi muttered internally.
A major battle was inevitable. He just hoped the villagers wouldn't be harmed.
He asked calmly, "Only a few people knew about this. How did you find out?"
Naoto sneered. "You're about to die, and you still want to gather intel?"
"Fine, I'll tell you. Lord Kaede had long sensed your conspiracy. He's now stronger than you can even imagine!"
"Kaede, huh?" Itachi nodded.
"So they even call him 'Lord' now. Looks like he's accomplished a lot while I was away."
They were about the same age, and longtime rivals.
They had fought many times, with mixed results. But overall, Kaede had always been a step ahead.
Still, now that he had awakened the Mangekyō, Kaede would never catch up again.
"Traitor to the clan—die!"
But Naoto wouldn't let him zone out.
With one command, the surrounding Uchiha launched their attack!
...
Meanwhile…
Following the memories deeply etched into his mind, Kaede arrived at the Police Force headquarters.
He sat cross-legged in the courtyard, resting Kyōka Suigetsu across his lap.
Then—he closed his eyes.
A ripple of space-time energy soon distorted the air.
Kaede's eyes snapped open—Obito had arrived.
[Host: Uchiha Kaede]
Bloodline: Mangekyō Sharingan
Special Weapons: Hōgyoku, Zanpakutō: Kyōka Suigetsu
Abilities: Mangekyō Dōjutsu, Shikai: Kyōka Suigetsu, Katon: Gōka Mekkyaku (Fire Style: Majestic Destroyer Flame), Uchiha-ryū Kenjutsu...
Overall Power Level: High Kage Class (Note: Kage rank divided into Low, Mid, High, Peak)
[Name: Uchiha Obito]
Bloodline: Wood Release, Mangekyō Sharingan (one eye)
Abilities: Mangekyō Dōjutsu – Kamui, Katon: Bōfū Ranbu (Fire Style: Storm Dance), Mokuton: Cutting Sprouts Technique…
Overall Power Level: Mid Kage Class (With Kamui unbroken, can reach High or Peak Kage level)
...
(End of Chapter)
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