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"Where's Sasuke?"

"He's already asleep," Fugaku Uchiha glanced at the house behind him. "He admires you a lot."

Itachi Uchiha nodded silently.

Sasuke had always worked hard to catch up to him, practicing the Great Fireball Technique by the lake every day. Itachi loved his younger brother deeply. For Sasuke, he was willing to bear any burden and make any sacrifice. In the quiet of the night, Itachi had even considered using his own hands to sever the possibility of the Uchiha clan betraying the village. But Sasuke was the one thing he couldn't let go of.

"I've already told him to stop chasing after you," Fugaku said, taking a deep breath. Although Sasuke was diligent, his talent was far inferior to Itachi's. In fact, among all the Uchiha, Itachi was considered a rare genius. If a coup were to be launched, his strength would be indispensable.

"This way."

Fugaku gestured with his eyes toward a direction. There were things he didn't want anyone to overhear, especially after Shisui's suicide. The surveillance from the Anbu and Root on the Uchiha clan had become increasingly strict.

"Understood."

Itachi naturally didn't refuse. Perhaps a few days ago, he wouldn't have wanted to discuss this with his father. But now, his perspective had changed especially after killing Danzō himself. He knew some decisions were too late to change, and he had no intention of changing them.

From the current situation, Haru was not only powerful but also decisive. Collaborating with him was not only mentally satisfying but also highly effective. Danzō was a prime example. Of course, Itachi didn't fully trust Haru either. He was a ninja loyal to the Leaf Village and the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi. If Haru ever targeted Hiruzen, they would become enemies.

However, Itachi's reaction surprised Fugaku. He had even prepared for Itachi to dodge the conversation. But instead, Itachi followed him.

Only when Fugaku felt it was safe enough did he turn around and look into his son's eyes. They were filled with determination.

"It seems you've made up your mind," Fugaku said slowly, feeling a sense of relief. Before today, he had often seen doubt in Itachi's eyes.

"No matter which side you ultimately choose, I will be proud of you."

Fugaku's lips curved into a rare smile. In his view, tonight was the time to lay everything on the table.

"Father."

"The clan has decided to launch the coup within the next few days," Fugaku paused, then continued, "I hope you understand, Itachi. Ever since the Nine-Tails incident, our clan has been ostracized by the Leaf's higher-ups. You should know that this village was founded by the Senju and the Uchiha. We just want to take back what belongs to us."

"The Third Hokage is currently on his way to the Land of Iron. The Leaf's higher-ups are at their weakest right now. If we can deal with Danzō…"

But just as Fugaku was laying out the plan, hoping for Itachi to join him in dealing with Danzō, his words were abruptly cut off.

"You can't deal with Danzō, Father," Itachi said firmly, his voice resolute.

Just like his gaze, his heart was no longer filled with doubt. He had decided to collaborate with Haru to truly resolve the conflict between the Uchiha clan and the village. To do so, he needed to prevent the coup.

Fugaku's brows furrowed instantly. "Have you sided with Danzō?"

"No."

Itachi shook his head and spoke word by word, "Danzō is dead."

Fugaku: "???"

Danzō is dead?

Danzō is dead?!

Fugaku's eyes widened in shock, his mouth forming an "O" shape as he gasped. He stood frozen, unable to speak for a moment. But then, Itachi dropped another bombshell.

"Haru killed him."

Fugaku: "???"

What's going on?

Is Itachi actually on my side?

Wait, hasn't he always been loyal to the village?

To be honest, Fugaku had always assumed Itachi would side with the Leaf's higher-ups, even to the point of turning against his own clan if necessary. But now, he was saying Danzō was dead? And Haru killed him?

Wait, who is Haru?

"What exactly is going on?"

Fugaku swallowed hard, forcing himself to stay calm. But even so, his face was still filled with shock. His legs moved almost on their own as he began pacing back and forth in front of Itachi, clearly struggling to process the news of Danzō's death.

"I will resolve the conflict between the Uchiha clan and the village, but I need some time, Father. Even if we launch the coup now, when the Third Hokage returns, the Anbu, Root, and the village's jōnin will still follow him. By then… it will only lead to more bloodshed."

Itachi paused briefly before continuing, "Do you really want to see that happen?"

"Who is Haru?" Fugaku asked, taking a deep breath.

"He's from the Senju clan. He's also the one who used the Tree Emergence technique near the Naka Shrine. We worked together to deal with Danzō."

"Tree Emergence?" Fugaku was shocked again. Tonight, Itachi had given him too many surprises. Someone from the Senju clan had actually inherited the power of the First Hokage.

Meanwhile, Torune Aburame, under urgent orders, had mobilized all available Root ninja to protect the Leaf's higher-ups. He himself rushed to the residences of Koharu and Homura in the dead of night.

In no time, Torune informed them of Danzō's death.

"What?!"

Koharu and Homura were equally stunned by the news. Although they had heard of Haru before, they never expected him to team up with Itachi Uchiha to kill Danzō. After all, Danzō was not only a high-ranking Leaf official but also the leader of Root. Most importantly, there was a possibility that Haru might target Hiruzen as well.

"Torune Aburame, I order you to immediately catch up to the Third Hokage and report this information to him," Homura said, clenching his fists. His mind was in turmoil. What worried him most was that Haru might have sided with the Uchiha clan, who were already planning a coup.

"Then, gather all Anbu ninja and surround the Uchiha compound," Koharu added. Since Itachi Uchiha was involved in Danzō's assassination, the Uchiha clan must already know about it. There was a chance they would accelerate their plans.