"Betray Konoha?
What a noble-sounding excuse!
However, I'm not interested in playing political games with you."
Before Shisui could respond, Naruto sneered and pulled out a strange pistol, handing it to Shisui.
[Stand Swap Pistol]
Allows users to swap positions with another, gaining an understanding of each other's pain and choices.
Price: 200 Honkai Points (one-time use).
Naruto, who wasn't part of the Uchiha clan and couldn't represent their position, handed the pistol over with a knowing look.
"What is this?"
Shisui took the pistol, inspecting it curiously, and asked Naruto in confusion.
"Don't you want to know what should really be done about Uchiha?
Haven't you ever wondered if Konoha's leaders truly believe in the Will of Fire as much as you do?
When you exchange positions, you'll see if Konoha's higher-ups are willing to sacrifice for the village just like you.
Point it at Danzo, pull the trigger, and you'll get your answer," Naruto said, his voice low and tempting, his eyes meeting Shisui's intently.
Shisui, who was already struggling with doubts about his decisions and the future, found himself swayed.
His eyes lit up at the thought of such a tool. Without questioning Naruto's intentions, he raised the pistol and aimed at Danzo.
"It's just a position swap," Shisui muttered to himself, hesitating for only a moment before pulling the trigger.
With a flash, Shisui and Danzo, who was surrounded by Amaterasu's black flames, switched places instantly.
In that moment, their identities—and their burdens—reversed.
Shimura Shisui and Uchiha Danzo stood in each other's shoes.
Shimura Shisui, now in Danzo's position and feeling the suffocating heat of Amaterasu, grimaced. He called out desperately:
"Uchiha is destroying Konoha's harmony and stability, but I can find a way to resolve this!
Danzo, we can talk about this calmly—there's no need to take such drastic measures!"
Danzo, now in Shisui's place, sneered coldly. His voice was firm, carrying the weight of generations of oppression.
"Harmony and stability? What harmony?!
What solution?
Itachi already told me your so-called solution. Isn't it genocide?
This is what you call harmony? Deceiving Uchiha, making us bear all the consequences, and then calling it peace?!
We've had enough. If we must resist to the bitter end, so be it!
Konoha wasn't built by Senju alone. It was built by Uchiha and Senju together!
If we could create Konoha, then we can destroy it with our own hands!"
Danzo's cold expression was filled with anger. His presence exuded tyranny and a commanding aura, as if he were declaring war.
Shimura Shisui, now feeling the full weight of Danzo's perspective, wiped the sweat from his brow.
"You... you would risk starting a war across the ninja world?
Do you know how many innocent lives would be destroyed?
What about the Will of Fire—do you even believe in it?"
Danzo's eyes burned with intensity as he retorted:
"What use is Konoha if Uchiha is annihilated?
The Uchiha and Senju built Konoha to save future generations from the suffering of war.
The Will of Fire was meant to protect our families and our children!
And now you expect us to surrender without a fight, to be slaughtered like lambs?
My Will of Fire won't allow that!
This is the true Will of Fire I've been guarding!"
Danzo's words were like daggers, filled with conviction and defiance.
Shisui, shaken, tried to reason:
"No... no! We've always sought a peaceful solution.
Violence isn't the answer!
We can negotiate—there's no need for war.
If there's a demand, let's discuss it further.
As long as we can avoid war, any terms can be negotiated!"
Seeing Danzo's unwavering stance, Shisui felt the heavy burden of Uchiha's strength. He realized that if things escalated, Konoha itself would be destroyed. The stakes were too high—it wasn't worth the risk.
As soon as Shisui finished speaking, the positions reversed again, and they returned to their original bodies.
At this moment, both Danzo and Shisui were shocked by what had just happened and were deep in thought.
The conversation between the two also caused Itachi and Sako to tremble slightly, their eyes filled with shock...
At that moment, if Uchiha had truly acted this way, perhaps such a tragedy could have been avoided.
The 200-point gun exchange would only last for ten minutes.
"Itachi, I feel that our plan for pursuing peace might have been wrong!
Uchiha and Konoha have irreconcilable conflicts.
If we want peace, the only way is either for one side to perish, or for forceful unification.
What Danzo said before is correct—the Will of Fire is about protecting family and loved ones, not sacrificing some for the sake of others.
If it's up to us now, I'm confident that we can bring about change without bloodshed!
You, me, Sasuke, Chief Fugaku, and Danzo—there's no doubt we can do this.
This time, I will not leave the hope of the whole clan in your hands alone."
After pondering for a moment, Shisui spoke with a determined look in his eyes, then suddenly raised his head to look at Danzo. His scarlet Mangekyō Sharingan activated.
The permanent Distinguished Heavenly Gods within his left eye took effect, and Danzo, who had been deep in thought, suddenly felt disoriented. His thoughts shifted rapidly, and in the blink of an eye, he began to look at Shisui with respect.
This was the person he would pledge his allegiance to in the future!
"Brother Shisui, I will listen to you."
Uchiha Itachi, equally moved, responded without hesitation, agreeing immediately.
If it were Namikaze Minato, there would be much more to consider...
"What are you going to do? I have no objections.
Once this matter is over, we'll return to our own time.
Sako, don't you want to find out the truth behind the Uchiha massacre?
For now, let's follow the original timeline.
Until then, I'm going to help you unlock your Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan, just in case something goes wrong!"
Naruto stared at the three of them in astonishment, and his next words were earth-shattering!
"Forge… an Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan?"
Sako, Itachi, and Shisui were all stunned and exclaimed at the same time.
"Well, as Itachi mentioned earlier,
the side effect of Mangekyō Sharingan is that Mangekyō eyes of the same bloodline need to fuse with each other in order to achieve eternal light.
Back in Uchiha Madara's time, he didn't know that excessive use of Mangekyō would lead to blindness. That's why he took his younger brother's eyes after his own vision deteriorated.
But now that we know this, why didn't we swap our eyes in advance?
Before your eyes go blind, swapping eyes might allow you to achieve the Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan.
Itachi, the left eye you collected from Shisui can also allow Shisui to gain the Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan.
This way, five members of the Uchiha clan will reach the level that Uchiha Madara once had."
Then Naruto revealed his fox tail and explained seriously.
In truth, Naruto wasn't certain if this would work!
Who knows if changing eyes after blindness would grant eternal vision or if it's just a simple eye swap?
Anyway, it's an experiment, and he had a backup plan.
It was a gamble, but he was determined to make it work!
"Five people??
There are only three of us!"
Sako turned to look at Itachi and Shisui, suddenly realizing something. She gasped in shock.
"Yes, I'm talking about your father, Uchiha Fugaku. And in this timeline, Uchiha Itachi."
Naruto nodded in response to Sako's question.
"Is this the plan?
Maybe it really could work!"
Sako's eyes widened.
"But you actually know about that technique.
Naruto, what exactly is your goal?
I don't believe you brought us here just to help us awaken the Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan.
What about your Mangekyō Sharingan?"
Suspicion flashed in Uchiha Itachi's eyes. His Mangekyō Sharingan spun, and his voice turned cold as he questioned Naruto.
"Goal?
Maybe I just think it's fun!
If you want to test my strength, I don't mind letting you die..."
Naruto stared at Uchiha Itachi playfully, his Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan glowing in his eyes, and he threatened without mercy.
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