"He must have used Kotoamatsukami!"
"In Naruto's residence," Black Zetsu thought to himself.
Previously, he had corrupted one of Hiruzen Sarutobi's hands, and through this hand, he could know what was happening around Hiruzen Sarutobi.
Combining this with an analysis of Uchiha Shisui's words, it was easy to arrive at this conclusion.
Apart from Kotoamatsukami, no one could make that brute Raikage obediently sign an alliance agreement.
Uchiha Shisui had two Mangekyō Sharingan, one of which had awakened Kotoamatsukami, and the other had also awakened Kotoamatsukami.
Therefore, it was best to avoid encountering Danzo Shimura before he made a move against him.
If even I am affected by Kotoamatsukami, the millennium plan would surely be ruined.
Meanwhile, Uchiha Shisui, who was in the Hokage's office, had already left.
The two advisors were very puzzled by this.
"Hiruzen, how can we let him leave so easily? Without finding out the truth, he's a hidden danger to the village!"
Koharu Utatane said to Hiruzen Sarutobi with a grim expression.
Although Mitokado Homura didn't say anything, it was clear that he was also somewhat dissatisfied.
"Alright, you two should go and rest now. I have my own plans."
Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't offer much explanation; given their intelligence, these two would never understand why he had let Shisui Uchiha leave.
They only saw what was in front of them, but as the Hokage, he had to look to the future.
Today, thanks to his repeated protection, Uchiha Shisui must have been grateful. This was a nail he had planted in the Uchiha clan, which would surely be of great use in the future.
...
Time flew, and four years had passed in the blink of an eye.
Naruto Uzumaki was seven years old and, with the help of the kind old man Danzo Shimura, had successfully entered the Ninja Academy.
His strange appearance made people afraid to get close to him, so Naruto Uzumaki was isolated just like in the original story.
The difference was that, thanks to the help of his kind-hearted uncle Black Zetsu, Kurama was no longer able to interfere with Naruto's training.
Therefore, he displayed exceptional ninja talent, and with the personal guidance of Danzo Shimura, Naruto Uzumaki became the number one genius in the ninja academy.
He far surpassed Uchiha Sasuke, the second young master of the Uchiha clan.
Meanwhile, the relationship between Konoha and the Uchiha clan had reached a freezing point.
The Uchiha clan members were eager to fight, holding several secret clan meetings, hoping to secretly kidnap the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki and then release the Nine-Tails to fight Konoha to the death.
Uchiha Shisui, who had been completely bribed, reported all of his clan's plans to Hiruzen Sarutobi and the others.
"Hiruzen, I have said long ago that we cannot let our guard down against the Uchiha clan."
"Now they've even set their sights on Naruto. If we don't act soon, the village is doomed!"
Upon hearing Uchiha Shisui's report, Shimura Danzo couldn't help but look at Sarutobi Hiruzen beside him and say something.
He had long advocated that the Uchiha clan should not be tolerated and should be completely wiped out by swift and decisive means.
Unfortunately, Hiruzen Sarutobi was indecisive and lacked any courage, rejecting his ideas time and time again, which gave the Uchiha the opportunity to cause trouble.
"Shisui, is there any room for maneuver in this matter?" Hiruzen Sarutobi took a drag of his cigarette and looked at Shisui Uchiha, saying, "The Uchiha are, after all, members of the village. As the Hokage, I do not want things to come to that."
"Lord Hokage?"
Upon hearing this, Uchiha Shisui was deeply moved. His clan was about to launch a rebellion, yet the Hokage was still giving them a chance.
"Whether the Uchiha rebellion succeeds or not, it is not a good thing for Konoha."
"Since the Nine-Tails' attack, the village has finally recovered some strength. If it falls into internal strife and becomes poor and weak again, I will be ashamed to face the two previous Hokage and the deceased Fourth Hokage."
"If any members of the Uchiha clan have any grievances, they are free to speak frankly to me. In fact, even if they want the position of Hokage, it is not impossible to discuss it."
"I am old and have long intended to abdicate and pass the position to someone more capable. If the Uchiha is willing to abandon this idea, I am willing to pass the Hokage position to you and make you the Fifth Hokage of Konoha!"
Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes were filled with reluctance, and at the same time, he revealed his true feelings to Shisui Uchiha, saying some heartfelt words that moved Shisui to tears.
"Lord Hokage, please don't say that."
"Shisui, I have never had such thoughts. It is indeed their fault that the people in the clan disregard the overall situation and want to launch a rebellion. It has nothing to do with you."
"Now that things have come to this, I will not hide it from the Hokage..."
As Uchiha Shisui spoke, a flash of blood-red light appeared in his eyes, and the pattern of the Mangekyō Sharingan appeared in his eyes.
"This is... the Mangekyō Sharingan!"
"Shisui, why didn't you report the fact that you activated the Mangekyō Sharingan?"
"Are you also secretly allied with those who want to rebel, and therefore deliberately hiding your strength?"
The moment they saw the Mangekyō Sharingan, Danzo Shimura and his two advisors stood up abruptly, staring at Shisui Uchiha with expressions of shock.
Only Hiruzen Sarutobi, the Third Hokage, remained unmoved, sitting there smoking.
"So it really is a Mangekyō Sharingan?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi thought to himself; he had already guessed this four years ago.
However, he couldn't be sure. Now that Uchiha Shisui had revealed his Mangekyō Sharingan, it seemed that he had completely sided with him.
"What are you doing? Shisui is a descendant of Kagami and a hero of the village. Don't interrogate him like a criminal!"
After a moment of silence, Hiruzen Sarutobi slammed his hand on the table and shouted at the other three.
"Hiruzen..." Shimura Danzo wanted to say something, but under the other's sharp gaze, he had no choice but to sit down.
"I dare not deceive the Hokage. Last time I went to Kumogakure, it was thanks to my Mangekyō Sharingan that I was able to get the Raikage to sign the agreement."
"Mangekyō Sharingan..."
Seeing that Hiruzen Sarutobi was protecting him again, Shisui Uchiha had no more hesitation and immediately told Hiruzen Sarutobi everything about himself.
As he spoke, Hiruzen Sarutobi's hand, which was under the table, trembled incessantly.
Kotoamatsukami!
There is such a terrifying eye technique in this world!
Fortunately, I had the foresight to win over Uchiha Shisui in advance; otherwise, Konoha would have been in grave danger!
Danzo Shimura, standing nearby, was also listening with his eyes practically glowing with envy.
What a terrifying illusion it is to be able to permanently alter someone's will without them even realizing it.
If I could get it, wouldn't the Hokage position be a piece of cake?
I, Danzo Shimura, am going to become Hokage!
Danzo thought excitedly to himself, his gaze toward Uchiha Shisui growing increasingly greedy.
Kotoamatsukami, I'm determined to have it!
"Lord Hokage, if I can rewrite the clan leader's will with just this eye, the Uchiha clan will definitely not launch another rebellion!"
Uchiha Shisui was completely unaware that a crisis had arrived and was still telling Hiruzen Sarutobi how to stop the Uchiha rebellion.