After returning ho, Uzumaki Shuji quickly cald down.
"One hundred million ryo… Fugaku won't give up on this."
"If he misses this chance, then he's just a fool. But I doubt he's that kind of person."
"As for this jutsu… I'll practice it slowly in the bathroom. Once I master it, things will beco much more convenient."
After confirming that there were no loose ends from today's actions, Uzumaki Shuji began preparing dinner, waiting for Naruto to co ho.
anwhile, Fugaku Uchiha remained in his office all afternoon, deep in thought.
Even after returning ho that evening, his brows were still tightly furrowed.
"What's wrong? Did sothing troubleso happen today?"
Mikoto Uchiha handed him a bowl of rice, asking with concern.
Sasuke Uchiha also looked at his father, confused about what could trouble him so deeply.
"It's nothing. Just a minor issue. Eat."
Looking at his family, Fugaku made his decision.
Once he stepped onto the path of trading with Uzumaki Shuji, there would be no turning back—he would be openly opposing the village.
But if Uzumaki Shuji's words were true, then so be it.
The Uchiha clan could not be destroyed under his watch.
He had to protect his clan… and his family.
Seeing the resolve on his face, Mikoto relaxed slightly.
…
"Shadow Clone Technique!"
Uzumaki Shuji practiced in the bathroom while bathing.
The technique itself wasn't difficult. The main drawback was that any fatigue experienced by the clone would return to the original body.
As long as one had enough chakra, mastering it was relatively easy.
"Poof!"
After several attempts, Uzumaki Shuji successfully created a clone identical to himself.
"The clone can also open the Gate of Babylon and use the Noble Phantasms inside… but since the Sword of Rupture is in my possession, the clone can't use it."
He quickly understood the clone's capabilities.
At first, he had worried that if the clone couldn't access the Gate of Babylon, it wouldn't be very useful unless he spent ti learning more ninjutsu.
But now it seed unnecessary.
As long as he had enough mana, he could freely utilize his abilities.
The next day, before leaving the house, Uzumaki Shuji left a shadow clone inside the bathroom.
It was both to wait for Fugaku—and to test how long the clone could last.
With nearly four thousand chakra, he split half of it into the clone.
Unfortunately, the clone couldn't access the system interface. It could only use the Gate of Babylon. Otherwise, he could have obtained precise data.
…
As for the eting between Uzumaki Shuji and Fugaku, Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't pay it much attention.
As long as Naruto wasn't involved, it wasn't a major concern.
At this point, Fugaku would be trying his best to avoid trouble—there was no way he would dare act against Uzumaki Shuji.
"Should be here…"
What Hiruzen didn't know was that Fugaku had already decided to turn against Konoha.
Using the sa thod as Uzumaki Shuji, Fugaku left a shadow clone in his office while his real body quietly approached the Uzumaki brothers' ho.
Carefully scanning the surroundings with his Sharingan, he confird there was no one nearby before proceeding.
"There's soone here!"
The mont he entered, Fugaku's expression hardened.
He sensed a presence in the bathroom.
Uzumaki Shuji had deliberately left the faucet dripping when he went out, masking the clone's existence.
But such tricks were aningless against Fugaku.
"You're here?"
Uzumaki Shuji's voice ca from inside.
His control over mana allowed him to detect subtle changes in his surroundings, similar to a sensory ninja.
"?"
Hearing Uzumaki Shuji's voice, Fugaku paused.
The bathroom door opened, and he imdiately beca alert.
"Let's proceed with the trade. Quickly. This is just a shadow clone."
Uzumaki Shuji spoke calmly.
"The money is here. Now explain everything you ntioned yesterday in detail."
Fugaku nodded and took out a scroll, summoning three suitcases filled with cash and placing them on the table.
"Hiruzen Sarutobi has placed a spy within your clan."
"That person has contacted the one who attacked my parents—the so-called Madara Uchiha."
"They plan to join forces to wipe out the Uchiha. anwhile, Root will seal off the area, preventing anyone from interfering."
"That spy… is your son, Itachi Uchiha. He has already awakened the Mangekyō Sharingan."
Uzumaki Shuji spoke without hesitation.
There was no need for deception—both sides wanted the sa thing.
So he told the truth directly.
Your son is the spy.
Fugaku fell silent.
"Don't believe ?"
Uzumaki Shuji frowned slightly.
If Fugaku refused to believe him, things would beco troubleso.
"I believe you."
"If it's Itachi… then yes, he might do such a thing."
Fugaku seed to age in an instant, his expression darkening.
But he accepted Uzumaki Shuji's words.
"The higher-ups of Konoha clearly intend to destroy the Uchiha. You have no other choice."
"As for completely resolving this situation—you wouldn't believe it even if I told you now. So first, I'll explain how to escape the trap they've set."
Uzumaki Shuji continued calmly.
He had no interest in Fugaku's emotional turmoil.
Revolutions weren't built on hesitation.
Action was all that mattered.
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