**Chapter 9: Two Pairs of Mangekyō Sharingan!**
"Murito, what did you just say? Say it again!"
Fugaku had completely lost his composure. He stepped forward, grabbed Murito by the collar, and lifted him up, shouting loudly.
Mangekyō! It was actually the Mangekyō!
"I, I..."
Murito's expression was panicked, and he stammered, unable to speak coherently.
"Clan Head!"
Setsuna shouted sternly, "Calm down!"
Sougi also stepped forward, placing a heavy, firm hand on Fugaku's shoulder. The weight of that hand brought Fugaku back to his senses.
He looked around, his expression somewhat grim.
Had he known they would hear such shocking news, they would have gone to the Naka Shrine.
But now, with so many people around, what were they to do?
Who among the Uchiha could remain indifferent when it came to something as significant as the Mangekyō Sharingan?
Just look at the expressions of the surrounding Uchiha. If you told them to disperse now, would they listen?
No way.
How many of the Uchiha have good tempers?
Even the Dove faction!
Setsuna was very calm, his eyes like an eagle's, fixed on Murito as he said each word clearly, "Murito, tell us everything you know. Don't leave out a single detail, do you understand?"
Sougi stood silently by, not objecting.
At this point, there was no point in stopping it.
They might as well ask openly here! After all, the Uchiha are the victims. What can the Hokage do even if they find out?
...We lost a Mangekyō, and our clan's genius is seriously injured. You decide what to do!
But!
A strange feeling crept into his heart.
Something felt off!
But what was it?
Things had spiraled completely out of control, but a shadow loomed in his mind, as if they were being led by the nose.
"I, I only found out a few days ago, when Itsuki told me," Murito took a few deep breaths, calming himself before he said, "He said his Sharingan had upgraded. He looked up some information and confirmed it was the Mangekyō Sharingan."
"Why didn't he report this? This should be reported immediately!"
Fugaku scolded loudly, his expression anxious and angry.
Murito's voice lowered, "He said that if the clan had one more Mangekyō, maybe something bad would happen..."
Instantly.
The Uchiha high-ranking members understood.
As the grandson of Uchiha Kagami and someone who often opposed the Hawk faction, Itsuki was almost naturally in the Dove faction.
Though not an aggressive Hawk, with the Doves gaining a Mangekyō, would they still be Doves?
Moreover!
If the Uchiha had one more Mangekyō, what would the Hokage think?
Fugaku and the others' expressions grew even darker.
Itsuki's concerns were valid.
He hid his Mangekyō for the overall situation!
But!
The Uchiha lost a pair of Mangekyō!
That was a Mangekyō!
Heartache!
Anger!
Regret!
Rage!
Countless emotions intertwined, driving the Uchiha nearly insane.
That legendary eye, after Uchiha Madara, had not appeared again. Unexpectedly, it was so close to them, within reach, but now it was gone in a flash!
It should have been the pride of the Uchiha!
The clan's trump card!
For a long time, Fugaku coldly said, "Who else knows about Itsuki's Mangekyō?"
"I don't know!" Murito answered bluntly, "He told me, but whether he told others, I don't know. However, I believe Shisui..."
Fugaku and the others' eyes twitched again.
Would Shisui know?
Yes!
Though Itsuki often messed with Shisui, they were like brothers.
Brothers without parents!
Brothers who grew up supporting each other!
If something this significant happened to Itsuki, he would definitely tell Shisui.
If!
Shisui knew, would he keep it a secret?
Would he keep it from certain people?
Shisui's allegiance to the Hokage faction was almost an open secret.
If the Hokage knew, what would they do?
"Sarutobi Hiruzen!" Setsuna coldly said each word, "It must be him."
Those words caused everyone present to change their expressions again.
"Elder Setsuna!"
Fugaku's voice was low, "Don't speak recklessly without evidence."
"Is there still a lack of evidence?" Setsuna sneered, "Where are we? The core area of the Uchiha clan grounds. Who are Shisui and Itsuki? Two Uchiha geniuses, strong Jonin, Shisui is known for his Body Flicker, and Itsuki has the Mangekyō.
To take their eyes within the Uchiha core area would require immense strength and power. Who else but the entire Konoha could do it?"
Each question silenced the people present.
Uchiha Itachi stood nearby, taking care of Shisui and Itsuki. Hearing this, he seemed to think of something, turning sharply with a shocked expression.
He opened his mouth to scold, but it was too late to stop.
"Yes!" Uchiha Murito said without hesitation, "Clan head and elders may not know, but I'm close to Shisui. I know some of his secrets. Shisui... awakened a special Sharingan beyond the three tomoe, the Mangekyō!"
"You said what?!"
Several loud shouts erupted simultaneously.
Everyone's eyes turned towards them.
The atmosphere rose to a new height again.
Uchiha Itachi's heart sank to the bottom.
This time, something serious was going to happen.
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