When Kazuki arrived at Ryoma's house, Ryoma didn't show the slightest surprise, only opening his Three-Tomoe Sharingan and staring at Kazuki.
"You're a little later than I expected."
"Indeed. I didn't expect you to give the Sharingan to Fugaku."
Kazuki felt the Sharingan's aura, which was somewhat different from Ryoma himself, and couldn't help but sigh, pitying all parents.
For his child, Ryoma sacrificed his own eyes, but Kazuki hadn't anticipated that this old dog could actually awaken the Mangekyo Sharingan, especially since he clearly knew that Ryoma hadn't awakened the Mangekyo Sharingan in the early stages of the Second Great Ninja War. Kazuki had personally witnessed and felt this.
Ryoma's eyes flickered slightly, and after a long while, he let out a long sigh. "Why be so aggressive? We can't pose any threat to you at all."
"The Uchiha need change. I need an obedient Uchiha, not one that constantly opposes me. In the hands of you father and son, the Uchiha will only head towards ruin. Only I can save the Uchiha."
Kazuki had no good feelings for Fugaku, he was the one who doomed the Uchiha.
You can't sacrifice the entire Uchiha for your son.
"Do you think you are saving the Uchiha? Perhaps you are right." Ryoma's expression was somewhat dazed.
From the perspective of the entire Uchiha, Kazuki's actions were indeed correct. But this did not align with the interests of him and his son.
What Ryoma wanted was for the Uchiha to grow strong under their leadership.
If it wasn't under their leadership, then what did the Uchiha's fate, whether it grew strong or was destroyed, have to do with them?
What did growth or destruction have to do with him?
"Fugaku is not in the village. It seems he has already left." Kazuki then sighed.
"It seems you sent him away after knowing I was going to become Hokage. Indeed, with his strength, as long as he doesn't cause trouble, no one can do anything to him. However, do you want to guess if I left a Flying Thunder God Mark on him?"
"What?" Hearing Kazuki's words, Ryoma instantly panicked.
The Flying Thunder God Technique was something Ryoma had overlooked before. Besides his powerful eyes, Kazuki's most proficient skill was the Flying Thunder God Technique.
Could he gamble that Fugaku hadn't been marked with a Flying Thunder God Mark by Kazuki?
If he really had, then Fugaku would be in danger.
"However, you don't need to worry, he still has some use to me." Kazuki's words made Ryoma even more anxious.
He didn't understand what Kazuki meant. Was this despicable and shameless disciple of Tobirama plotting something?
"You just need to do what I tell you to do."
Kazuki didn't give Ryoma time to talk nonsense. With a single glance, he controlled Ryoma. He still needed Ryoma to do some things for him.
Someone needed to bear the infamy, and Ryoma was the best choice.
The pretext of Kazuki becoming the Fourth Hokage and wanting to lead the Uchiha clan in rebellion was really good. It also allowed Kazuki to take the opportunity to eliminate those disobedient clan members.
Although this might severely weaken the Uchiha, those disobedient Uchiha, if they died, then they died. Their deaths would satisfy Kazuki.
Living, they were just wasting food.
…
"Who?" Fugaku left Konoha filled with sorrow.
Ryoma had arranged for him to leave Konoha. There was no other way. Kazuki was about to become Hokage, and he had to leave Konoha. Otherwise, if Kazuki casually caused trouble for him, it would be something he and his son couldn't resist.
To avoid Kazuki's detection, Ryoma didn't even bring Fugaku's wife, only his son, Itachi. Fugaku believed that Itachi, who had inherited his excellent genes, would definitely surpass him. Then, when they joined forces, they would definitely be able to defeat Kazuki.
Fugaku didn't plan to go directly to Danzo, that man was too dangerous. It wasn't worth it to seek out Danzo while he was still constrained. He had to wait until Kazuki was properly settled before colluding with Danzo.
He would absolutely not let Kazuki off. Otherwise, he would be letting down his father and others who had sacrificed for him.
However, before he even left the border of the Land of Fire, Fugaku felt as if he was being watched.
Just as he finished speaking, a majestic figure appeared not far from him. The ancient Sengoku-style armor, the cracks and furrows on his face, and most importantly, the familiar face—Fugaku quickly recognized the other party's identity.
He hugged his child tightly, and with a strained voice, looked at the newcomer, uttering the name word by word. "Madara!"
He looked at Madara with great vigilance.
His family's relationship with Madara was not good. His father, Ryoma, and his grandfather were once the vanguard against Madara.
Many of the slanders against Madara in the clan now were spread by their family.
He hadn't expected Madara to find him. This was clearly Edo Tensei.
However, thinking that he had also awakened the Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan, Fugaku felt much more at ease.
Madara had the Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan, and he also had the Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan. He had learned all of Madara's taijutsu and Ninjutsu from back then, and he had also mastered some Wood Release Ninjutsu, which Madara had never mastered.
The advantage is mine!
Fugaku didn't believe he would be inferior to Madara. Did you think you were Kazuki?!
"It seems you know me. Then come with me." Madara looked at Fugaku meaningfully and said in a deep voice.
"Whose subordinate are you? Who reanimated you?" Fugaku looked at Madara vigilantly.
"Who is controlling you?"
"Hmph, who is qualified to control this old man?" Madara snorted coldly.
Although he was under Kazuki's control, would he say that in front of others?
Impossible!
His prestige couldn't drop!
"Even the Edo Tensei isn't perfect. I can break free anytime I want." Madara smiled confidently.
This wasn't Madara boasting, he was indeed capable of it. It was just that Kazuki was the one who had performed the Edo Tensei this time, and he had no other choice.