"Considering what my father ntioned, it appears that a third party might be involved in the coup," Itachi spoke after a mont of contemplation.
‘Is this reality or are we still trapped in a Genjutsu?' Such a thought crept into the hearts of the four mbers of the Hokage Guard Platoon, prompting them to even disrupt their chakra flow.
Unaware of Kurenai and the others' thoughts, Kuroto muttered with a grin, "The bait is finally taking hold!"
The third-party force that Itachi referred to was precisely the prey Kuroto wanted to capture this ti. Judging from the information provided by Itachi, it seed that amidst the chaos of the Uchiha's coup d'état, the prey couldn't help but reveal themselves.
Deep in thought for a mont, Itachi asked, "Hokage-sama, should we intervene and suppress this rebellion in advance?"
Shisui also looked at Kuroto, awaiting his response.
Considering that the situation had escalated to this point, Shisui and Itachi, both mbers of the Uchiha Clan, couldn't help but feel uneasy. One held deep affection for the village, while the other cherished his family. Caught in the middle, they struggled to find a resolution.
In contrast, Shinichi, indifferent to both the village and family, took a more open-minded approach.
As an outsider, Shinichi found the clan's coup utterly ridiculous.
Not to ntion the rebellion's success rate being effectively zero; even if the family managed to seize power by so chance, the aftermath of the civil war would weaken the village's overall strength. A weakened village would be ill-equipped to resist the Akatsuki organization.
Observing Itachi and Shisui's earnest gaze, Kuroto shook his head and said, "No, I need this coup."
Itachi, Shisui, and even Yui and the mbers of the Hokage Guard Platoon were taken aback by Kuroto's words, their confusion evident in their expressions.
Kuroto continued, "There is indeed a certain individual lurking in the shadows, attempting to manipulate events. I can confirm that their targets are both the Hyuga clan and Konoha."
Itachi was the first to react, "So, you intend to use our Uchiha clan's coup as a ans to draw them out into the open?"
Kuroto nodded solemnly, "Yes, the other party is exceedingly cautious. I have been trying to locate them for months without any success. Now that they plan to reveal themselves amidst the chaos caused by the coup, how can I halt the unfolding events? Wouldn't all our efforts be in vain?"
Shisui hesitated, wanting to voice his concerns, but Kuroto raised his hand to silence him, speaking in a calm tone, "This rebellion your Uchiha clan intends to undertake is not driven by an individual or a select group of individuals. It is the collective voice of the entire clan—a genuine desire to rebel!"
Hearing Kuroto’s blunt words, Shisui and Itachi's faces turned pale, their expressions slumped. They knew deep down that Kuroto was speaking the truth. Within the current Uchiha Clan, aside from a few moderates, almost everyone had beco radicalized. This rebellion showcased a high degree of unity of will from top to bottom, not the result of instigation by one or two opportunists.
Realizing the gravity of the situation, Itachi took a mont to gather his thoughts. He knelt before Kuroto, assuming a dogeza position, and pleaded, "Hokage-sama… I am willing to be the blade, but please spare the children… they are innocent… Sasuke… Kiyomi… and the other children, they have no involvent in this entire debacle!"
"Kuroto-san… are there truly no alternative options? Has the Uchiha Clan truly been abandoned?" asked Shisui with a sorrowful expression.
Even Shinichi couldn't help but furrow his brow as he looked at Kuroto. "Boss, do we truly have no other recourse but to bring an end to the Uchiha Clan?" While he didn't mind doing it if necessary, the prospect left a bitter taste in his mouth. Killing one or two clan mbers was one thing, but annihilating the entire clan was an entirely different matter. Even soone as indifferent as Shinichi didn't wish to carry out such an action.
"What the hell are you three talking about? Who said anything about annihilating the Uchiha Clan?" Kuroto questioned with a frown as he landed a chop on all three of their heads. He genuinely couldn't comprehend why the Uchihas consistently resorted to extre asures in their thinking and actions.
Unperturbed by the bump on his head, Itachi realized that there might still be other options for the Uchiha Clan and inquired, "Kuroto-san… then how do you propose dealing with the coup?"
Kuroto spoke, "The current Uchiha Clan is nothing more than a ticking ti bomb, ready to explode at any mont…" he paused briefly before adding, "The only way to contain the damage is not in the manner you three are envisioning… my plan is to deliver a defeat to the Uchiha Clan that they have never experienced and will never forget in their lifeti… to make them understand that they are too small and weak to entertain such grandiose aspirations…"
Kuroto's words held rit.
History had repeatedly demonstrated that reasoning with the Uchiha Clan or appealing to their emotions was futile. There was only one straightforward approach: to beat them down first and then engage in conversation. It was only after suffering a resounding defeat that they would be willing to listen.
This had been the case during the Warring States Era when the Uchiha Clan faced a devastating defeat at the hands of Shodai Hokage and the Senju Clan. That defeat had been etched deeply into their collective mory, to the extent that even when Uchiha Madara expressed his desire to leave Konoha and establish a new Shinobi Village, no Uchiha Clan mber supported him, and he had to depart alone.
Even in the canon, it was only after Obito tasted defeat that he recognized his mistakes and was willing to sacrifice himself for the greater good.
And let's not forget Sasuke's case during his rogue days, where he embodied all the negative traits of the Uchiha Clan. Naruto had attempted to reason with Sasuke countless tis but to no avail. Only after defeating Sasuke was Naruto able to persuade him.
These series of incidents have unequivocally demonstrated that the only way to sway the Uchiha is through force—first beat the shit out of them, then talk. re dialogue without a display of power will not elicit their attention or cooperation.
Kuroto understands this concept all too well, which is precisely why Shisui and Itachi remain fiercely loyal to him. As for Shinichi, it was only after Kuroto soundly defeated him that Shinichi began to pay heed to Kuroto's words. Perhaps pain, defeat, and unwavering strength are the keys to unlocking a Uchiha's heart.
"As for the exact details… I will explain them to you later, in full. Just know that things are not as dire as you three have imagined. Continue doing what you have always done… leave the rest to ," Kuroto assured them. He then added, "Well… it's getting late. The three of you should return now, lest your Patriarch starts to overthink matters."
"Yes!" Itachi, Shisui, and Shinichi nodded in unison before vanishing. Hearing Kuroto's reassurance, all three of them felt their worries dissipate.
Observing Kuroto engaging in conversation with several influential Uchiha figures, elucidating the situation and making them grasp the reality, Yui was captivated. She tilted her head and contemplated, ‘Is this what it ans to be Hokage? Everything appears to be under Kuroto-kun's control!'
The four mbers of the Shadow Guard exchanged bewildered glances. They couldn't help but feel stunned and doubtful witnessing the Uchiha Clan's young patriarch, Shisui, and Shinichi exhibit more confidence in Kuroto than anyone else in Konoha. It was truly astonishing.
Furthermore, having witnessed everything unfold before their eyes, how could they not realize that the three Uchihas had defected from the Uchiha Clan and aligned themselves with Kuroto? This realization left them even more astounded, casting doubt in their own eyes. After all, the three of them held prominent positions within the Uchiha Clan.
Their minds fell into disarray, unable to fathom everything they had witnessed thus far. It was only after the three Uchihas had vanished that they finally gathered the courage to inquire. Kuroto took the lead and asked, "Kuroto-kun… Ah no… Hokage-sama… that… just now… how?"
"This is classified information, deed top-level secrecy. No one is permitted to speak about it," Kuroto declared. As the Hokage, his words defined what qualified as ‘top-level secrecy.'
Upon hearing Kuroto's directive, Kurenai nodded instinctively, "Yes!" She then proceeded with a tangled expression, struggling to articulate her thoughts, "But… but… Uchiha Itachi is the heir of the Uchiha Clan, while Uchiha Shisui serves as the captain of the Konoha Military Police Force. Though the two share a profound friendship, it seems unlikely that it alone would lead him to betray his clan! And Uchiha Shinichi… he leads the radicals… How could these three turn against the Uchiha clan?"
Kuroto sighed and replied, "Did you not witness it with your own eyes? None of the three desire such chaos… that is why they have chosen to align themselves with us."
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