Chapter 45: The Uchiha's Plan and Secrets
After taking Uchiha Hōtai as his retainer, Narutogained confidence in the mandatory System tasks he would have to complete in the future. He felt that sometimes, stepping outside the chessboard was a very good choice.
Naruto's days of diligent practice moved forward steadily, and the matter of Uchiha Hōtai was kept strictly hidden by Naruto, not even telling his parents in this life experience tour.
After all, the clan was facing extermination; hiding more of his own strength and influence might yield miraculous effects at certain times.
Although the mandatory tasks of this life experience game caused Naruto a lot of trouble, they also provided him with an opportunity for a deeper understanding of Konoha.
"Itachi, with your talent, you can apply for early graduation."
In the seventh year since Naruto occupied Uchiha Itachi's body, Uchiha Fugaku suddenly found Naruto. After bringing him into the study, his opening words caught Naruto off guard.
However, before Naruto could even ask, Uchiha Fugaku, who had grown accustomed to Naruto's excessive precocity, did not pause and continued talking to Naruto about his plans.
"Ever since the Nine-Tails Attack occurred, the Konoha higher-ups' suspicion of our clan has grown heavier. And because of the radical Danzo Shimura, our clan's situation has become even more difficult."
Naruto hadn't expected Uchiha Fugaku to say these things to him. He immediately suppressed his intention to speak, planning to wait for Uchiha Fugaku to finish before asking questions.
Uchiha Fugaku had observed Naruto's mature Heart-Nature over the years; telling Naruto these things was a result of his careful consideration.
After all, a child's mindset is very easy to shape, which happened to align with Hiruzen Sarutobi's thoughts. It would also be easier to lull the opponent into a false sense of security, allowing him to better implement the plan that could save the Uchiha Clan.
"And Itachi, you should also have some understanding that our clan is not a monolith; there are both Radicals and Moderates within the clan."
Naruto naturally understood the factions within the Uchiha Clan that Uchiha Fugaku mentioned. After all, having lived in the Uchiha Clan for seven years, it was impossible for Naruto to know nothing.
"Although I am classified as a radical, I don't deign to equate myself with either faction. I belong only to the Uchiha Clan; any faction beneficial to the Uchiha Clan will be my choice."
Naruto instantly understood the meaning behind Uchiha Fugaku's words. After all, Uchiha Fugakuwas now the Uchiha Clan Chief, and he naturally prioritized the Family when considering matters.
What he needed to do was sit on the mountain and watch the tigers fight, then select a path suitable for the Uchiha to help them out of their predicament. In contrast, forming cliques and rashly leaning toward one camp was clearly an inferior move.
"The Moderates have already sent Uchiha Shisuiinto the Anbu. This is an attempt, and also a gamble!" Uchiha Fugaku suddenly mentioned another Genius of the Uchiha, making Narutorealize the main point was coming.
Sure enough, Uchiha Fugaku suddenly changed the subject and steered the conversation toward Naruto.
"Your talent is also something I have rarely seen in my life, even surpassing Shisui in some aspects." Uchiha Fugaku looked into Naruto's eyes with a smile, "Has your Sharingan already awakened? Is it a One-tomoe or a two-tomoe?"
"two-tomoe," Naruto answered calmly. Though surprised inwardly, he wasn't entirely unexpected.
Whether Uchiha Fugaku was testing him didn't matter. To enter the clan's high-level circles and be qualified to know more secrets, one needed strength or a point of utility; even as Uchiha Fugaku's son, one wouldn't have the qualification without it.
"Already two-tomoe?!" The joy on Uchiha Fugaku's face was irrepressible. "Truly worthy of being my son!"
"In that case, Itachi is also qualified to know the specific plan and participate in it, contributing to the survival of the Family and the struggle for power!"
"Here it comes!" Naruto sighed inwardly and quickly listened intently.
"I intend to send you into the Anbu. With your strength and Heart-Nature, it will be easy to make a name for yourself there." Uchiha Fugaku clearly wanted a double insurance, "Even if Shisui fails, I believe you will succeed. This is a father's unconditional trust in you."
As he spoke, Uchiha Fugaku's expression suddenly became somewhat sorrowful, and his words grew a bit disjointed.
"If our clan's plan fails, having you in the Anbu will provide the Family with an extra way out. Even if we can't save the entire Family, your younger brother should survive..."
A Family's decision-making cannot only consider success without planning a way out after failure. Naruto also keenly realized that the Uchiha Itachihe possessed might be the key figure in the Uchiha Clan massacre!
"No wonder the final score of the Systemsettlement is closely related to my actions; so this is what was waiting for me!" Naruto finally understood the core of the mandatory tasks issued by the System, "It seems I must be even more cautious before acting..."
"I've explained the general situation to you. If you don't agree, it's not too late to back out now!"
"I can do it!"
How could Naruto refuse? Even without the System's mandatory tasks, Naruto would have agreed. After all, the Anbu was Konoha's secret department; once he reached a certain position, many secrets that never saw the light of day would be known to him.
"Good. Since that's the case, I will tell you my specific plan!" Uchiha Fugaku patted Naruto's shoulder and began to recount his plan to save the Uchiha Clan and the specific reasons why the Uchiha Clan was being targeted.
The conversation lasted for a day and a night. This not only opened the door to a new world for Naruto but also left him dumbfounded by many secrets of the Uchiha Clan.
The evolution path of the Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan he had heard about from the Nine-Tails was actually formed by fusing the Mangekyo Sharingan of one's own blood relative. No matter how the supreme power of the Uchiha Clan was glossed over, its origin was so loathsome!
However, after learning this, when Naruto wanted to further inquire about or learn how to awaken or use the Mangekyo Sharingan, Uchiha Fugakustated that most of the information regarding the Mangekyo Sharingan had been lost...
And the culprit was actually Uchiha Madara, who had founded Konoha Village along with the First Hokage!
What a complex and ridiculously melodramatic plot!
Naruto really couldn't understand the thought process of the Uchiha Clan, but that didn't stop him from continuing to learn Uchiha techniques and exploring the various mysteries of the Sharingan.
After all, the Sharingan was the initial stage of the Sage Eyes, which were mentioned alongside the Sage Body. Naruto was now constantly pondering a question: if he possessed both the Sage Bodyand the Sage Eyes simultaneously, what heights would he reach in his original world?
Once this thought sprouted in Naruto's heart, it was like a devil's temptation that could no longer be erased from his mind.
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