Fugaku was a 7-star Kage-level, and Zhang Miao was not surprised at all, because he knew very well that Fugaku had the Mangekyo Sharingan!
Unlike other people who relied on hard work to improve their strength, the power of the Uchiha clan was mostly based on the Sharingan. Even those who didn't work hard usually, as long as they awakened the Sharingan, their strength would have an explosive growth!
The Sharingan was a Bloodline Limit that could see through and replicate opponent's jutsus in in addition to its own forbidden technique. So it was a very powerful Dojutsu*.
As long as one awakened the Sharingan, their strength would be equivalent to Genin, and if they awakened the second tomoe, their strength would be equivalent to Chuunin, and if they opened all 3 tomoes, their strength would be equivalent to a Jonin!
The reason why Kakashi was called "Copy Ninja" and "Konoha's #1 Technician" was thanks to his use of Sharingan!
The 3-tomoe Sharingan was so powerful, and the Mangekyo Sharingan that Fugaku has was beyond that of ordinary 3-tomoe Sharingan. From this, it could be inferred how strong he was.
Although in the original plot, Fugaku used the excuse that he was unwilling to kill his own son, but this did not mean that his strength was inferior to Itachi.
Because even when Itachi started to attack the Uchiha clan, he personally said that his father was the his strongest opponent this time, and even he was not sure that he would win against him.
Needless to say, Uchiha Itachi's strength was definitely at the Kage-level, and Fugaku, who even he didn't dare to look down on, was naturally at the same level as him.
Moreover, even without considering the special ability of the Sharingan, there was one ability that all the Mangekyo Sharingan had.
That was the Susanoo!
As long as he had a complete pair of Mangekyo Sharingan, he could use the Susanoo. This jutsu was capable of offense and defense. In the Fourth War, Madara relied on his Susanoo to suppress the Five Kages and the Shinobi Alliance, which showed how strong it was.
Fugaku had a complete pair of Mangekyo Sharingan, and of course, he also had the ability to use Susanoo. If he had used this move to fight Itachi, it would be hard to say whether he would win or lose.
It could be said that Fugaku was an expert that many people had ignored.
Zhang Miao naturally knew the real strength of Fugaku, so in the beginning, he planned to collect his fragments, but unfortunately, he did not get what he wanted.
When he was in Police Force HQ, the reason why Zhang Miao "exposed himself" to Fugaku was not only to save Wuy, but also to use this method to obtain Fugaku's recognition and collect his Ninja Fragments.
Unfortunately, this plan failed in the end. Fugaku was much more difficult to deal with than he had imagined, which was why Zhang Miao did not say anything.
"You don't recognize me, right? Then why should I tell you more? I'll to keep you in suspense!"
This was Zhang Miao's attitude toward Fugaku.
However, what Zhang Miao did not expect was that after being whetted twice by him, Fugaku actually obediently handed over his Ninja Fragment. Although it was not a full ten, it was better than nothing.
This also allowed Zhang Miao to quickly come up with a plan to collect Fugaku's fragments in the future.
"Hang his appetite! Hang his appetite! Do your best to keep him in suspense!"
Thinking of this, Zhang Miao suddenly came up to Fugaku and grinned at him.
"Hey, Uncle Fugaku, don't be angry. How about this, as long as you bleat like a goat for me, I will tell you more secrets, how about it?"
Fugaku: "..."
"Goat my ass!"
At this time, Fugaku really wanted to scold Zhang Miao and get him out of his house, but he was very eager to know why Madara wanted to get Hashirama's flesh.
Fugaku had a feeling that the secret Zhang Miao mentioned might have a very important relationship with the Uchiha's stone tablet!
Which was more important? His face, or the future of the clan?
After weighing the pros and cons, Fugaku looked around and found that there was no one else around. He took a deep breath and opened his mouth.
"Baa!"
However, what Fugaku did not expect was that before his voice disappeared, the door in front of him opened, revealing a shocked little face.
"Fa.. Father?"
Looking at the person standing at the door, Fugaku's eyes widened.
"Itachi?"
The person who appeared at the door was none other than Uchiha Itachi, who had just returned from school!
For the current Itachi, the scene in front of him was simply too horrifying. His father, who had always maintained his dignity and never made a joke of himself, actually bleated like a goat just now.
If not for the fact that this was his home, Itachi would have thought that he had been hit by someone else's genjutsu!
At this moment, Itachi's face was full of surprise.
"Father, that sound just now..."
Seeing how shocked Itachi was, Fugaku blushed and interrupted him before he could finish his words.
"Itachi, come inside, I'll introduce you to an important guest!"
"An important guest?"
Hearing Fugaku's words, Itachi noticed that there was another person in the room besides his father.
His good upbringing made Itachi immediately come back to his senses. He quickly walked into the room and sat down next to Fugaku.
"I'm sorry father, I was rude!"
Seeing that Itachi had diverted his attention, Fugaku felt that he had finally saved his dignity. He secretly breathed a sigh of relief and introduced Zhang Miao to Itachi.
"Itachi, this is Ryunosuke from the Uzumaki clan. The Uzumaki clan is the most important ally of our clan. You have to get along well with Ryunosuke in the future!"
"Yes, Father!"
Hearing Fugaku's serious words, Itachi quickly nodded and bowed slightly to Zhang Miao.
"Ryunosuke, I am Itachi. Please take care of me in the future!"
Whether it was Fugaku or Itachi, their performance was worthy of the reputation of a prominent family. If Zhang Miao was someone some other family, he might be flattered by the courtesy of the Uchiha, but Zhang Miao frowned.
"It's absolutely impossible to approache Itachi in this way!"
Zhang Miao knew that Itachi had experienced war and death since he was a child, so his thoughts had changed greatly.
Especially after getting along with Shisui, Itachi had a general view that ordinary people did not have. His vision had already exceeded that narrow racial concept, and he was at a higher level.
Therefore, in the face of Itachi, Zhang Miao wanted to gain his favor and recognition, so he must not leave a label like "certain clan" on himself.
"It seems that I need a different self-introduction!"
Thinking of this, Zhang Miao looked at Fugaku next to him and suddenly had an idea.
Under Itachi's doubtful gaze, Zhang Miao suddenly stood up and then revealed a brilliant smile at him.
"Itachi. I am very happy to know you. I am Ryunosuke. I am a person who can make the "Wicked Eye" himself bleat like a goat!"
Itachi: "..."
Fugaku: "..."
When Fugaku and Itachi became stunned again, Zhang Miao also heard the system notification.
"[Ding! obtained 7-star Kage-level, Uchiha Fugaku's ninja fragment x5!]"
"[Ding! obtained 7-star Kage-level, Uchiha Itachi's ninja fragment x5!]"