Seize the Uchiha bloodline and control Uchiha Itachi!
"Ok?"
"There's some trouble!"
Uchiha Yi, who was hiding deep in the shadows, coldly watched from beginning to end as Uchiha Itachi personally and ruthlessly slaughtered his parents, Uchiha Fugaku and Uchiha Mikoto, and then used illusion to completely "educate" his younger brother, Uchiha Sasuke, forcing him to witness everything.
Uchiha Yi had absolutely no interest in intervening in this matter.
From the very beginning, his original plan had been simple and clear.
He would patiently wait for Uchiha Itachi to finish his mission, leave the scene, and only then appear to quietly seize Uchiha Fugaku's bloodline and his latent Sharingan potential.
However, what Uchiha Yi did not expect at all was that after killing Fugaku and Mikoto, this so-called filial son, Uchiha Itachi, would actually collect their bodies personally and prepare to seal them away!
If things continued like this, wouldn't my plan completely fail?
How could this possibly be allowed to happen?!
[Void Devouring Flame] possessed the terrifying ability to devour bloodline power, refining it and turning it into pure nourishment to improve one's own aptitude, physique, and upper limit of ninja strength.
As an Uchiha himself, Uchiha Yi already possessed the Uchiha bloodline.
Naturally, the Uchiha bloodline was the most compatible, the most perfect, and the most suitable lineage for him to strengthen first.
Only after completely perfecting and stabilizing his own Uchiha bloodline qualifications would Uchiha Yi consider devouring other bloodlines.
Otherwise, once different bloodlines conflicted, no one could guarantee which bloodline would take the dominant position.
At that time, the Uchiha bloodline might be suppressed instead, and everything would become chaotic and unstable.
That would truly be a case of picking up sesame seeds while losing watermelons!
Among all current members of the Uchiha clan, Uchiha Fugaku undeniably possessed one of the strongest and purest bloodlines.
As for other Uchiha with excellent bloodline potential, considering the current situation of the massacre and the reality of Konoha's control, obtaining them was simply unrealistic.
Right now, Uchiha Fugaku's bloodline was the easiest, safest, and most perfect target to seize!
Now, the only thing left was to think of a way to snatch the target straight from Uchiha Itachi's hands!
A frontal confrontation was absolutely impossible.
Then the only remaining choice was…
Thinking of this, Uchiha Yi slowly shifted his gaze toward Uchiha Sasuke, who lay unconscious on the ground nearby.
"Hehe!"
"No matter how cold-blooded and ruthless you pretend to be…"
"But I know very well that Sasuke is your absolute weakness, filial son!"
After confirming this point, Uchiha Yi completely calmed himself down and prepared to act.
Just as Uchiha Itachi was about to seal his parents' bodies into a ninjutsu storage scroll
Uchiha Yi instantly "ignited," revealing his figure from the darkness, locking his gaze directly onto Sasuke, and letting out a low, cold shout.
"Amaterasu!"
In an instant, a mass of pitch-black flames surged forth, roaring straight toward the target like an inextinguishable curse!
"Not good!"
The sudden change completely caught Uchiha Itachi off guard.
The moment he realized that the unknown intruder's target was Sasuke, his pupils shrank violently, and shock and rage erupted in his eyes!
The black flames carried an aura eerily similar to Amaterasu, the Mangekyō Sharingan technique known as the flame that never goes out!
If Sasuke were struck by such flames, even his body would likely be reduced to nothingness!
Although Itachi could not understand how the other party had activated a technique so similar to Amaterasu without visibly using the Mangekyō Sharingan
As someone who loved his younger brother more than anything else, how could Uchiha Itachi allow such a thing to happen?!
Itachi moved instantly.
Using Body Flicker Technique, he appeared in front of Sasuke in a flash, and without hesitation activated the skeletal form of Susanoo, forcibly blocking the black flames with its rib-like chakra structure.
At the same time, without even turning his head, he flicked his wrist and hurled several shuriken toward Uchiha Yi.
This perfectly demonstrated the terrifying combat instinct and multitasking ability of Uchiha Itachi!
He did not intend to kill the opponent outright.
His goal was only to interfere, suppress, and buy himself more reaction time.
After all, someone who could hide in the dark without being noticed, launch a surprise attack, and display such strange abilities possessed unknown strength, unknown intentions, and unknown danger.
There was even a high possibility that the intruder possessed space-time ninjutsu!
Uchiha Itachi absolutely could not afford to be careless.
However, Uchiha Yi did not even spare a glance at the incoming shuriken.
He calmly reached out, grabbing the bodies of Uchiha Fugaku and Uchiha Mikoto directly, allowing the shuriken to strike him head-on.
In the next second, to Uchiha Itachi's horror, the shuriken passed straight through Uchiha Yi's body, piercing the wooden wall behind him instead!
The intruder was completely unharmed!
At this moment, Uchiha Yi had no intention of staying any longer.
The move just now was merely a surprise attack, using Sasuke as bait to disrupt Itachi's composure and judgment.
If Itachi were given enough time to react properly, even ten of him would not be enough to survive!
Moreover, Uchiha Yi was still extremely wary of Uchiha Itachi's Mangekyō Sharingan genjutsu.
Caution was the absolute priority. There was no need to take unnecessary risks.
Thus, after successfully obtaining the target, Uchiha Yi did not hesitate in the slightest.
Flames instantly erupted across his entire body as he activated the power of the Flame-Flame Fruit.
Using the flames as a medium, he simultaneously fulfilled the conditions for [Fire Release Body Flicker Technique].
With both abilities perfectly combined, Uchiha Yi's movements became unbelievably smooth, swift, and natural.
In the blink of an eye, carrying the bodies of Uchiha Fugaku and Uchiha Mikoto, he vanished from the spot.
Uchiha Itachi could only watch helplessly.
From the moment Uchiha Yi revealed himself to the instant he disappeared with the bodies, the entire process took no more than two seconds!
It appeared simple, but even a single mistake would have resulted in him being captured by Uchiha Itachi and facing an unpredictable fate.
Fortunately, everything developed exactly as planned.
Could it be him?
That fleeting figure, those similar abilities…
Uchiha Itachi could not help but suspect the masked man who once claimed to be Uchiha Madara.
Different masks, different appearances, but the space-time style techniques they displayed were far too similar to be coincidence.
Should he pursue and question him directly?
For a moment, Uchiha Itachi hesitated.
Perhaps the attack on Sasuke earlier was meant as a warning.
If they truly fell out, there was no guarantee that he could protect Sasuke from such a powerful enemy.
For the sake of his younger brother's survival and future growth…
Uchiha Itachi ultimately chose to pretend that nothing had happened.
One day, when the time was right, he would personally reclaim his parents' bodies.
After making his decision, Uchiha Itachi extinguished the remaining black flames and dismissed Susanoo.
Before leaving, he turned back and took one last look at Sasuke.
A rare trace of gentleness appeared in his eyes.
Uchiha Clan Ruins
The Third Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen, arrived late with the ANBU.
"Immediately search for survivors!"
"Recover all remains!"
"Make sure not to miss any inside the houses!"
Seeing the horrific scene before him, the Third Hokage frowned deeply and issued orders without hesitation.
"By the way… who did this?"
A white-haired, masked ANBU ninja voiced his confusion.
"It was Uchiha Itachi."
At this moment, Shimura Danzo slowly stepped forward with the Root operatives.
He had clearly overheard the question and answered aloud.
"Uchiha Itachi harbored disgust and hatred toward his clan!"
"He killed Uchiha Shisui and stole his Sharingan!"
"He then incited internal conflict among the Uchiha!"
"That is why such a tragedy occurred!"
Danzo spoke calmly, as if stating indisputable facts, even though his explanation was riddled with lies.
Anyone who truly knew Uchiha Itachi would find these words difficult to believe.
But Danzo didn't care whether anyone believed him.
As long as the narrative existed, it would become the truth.
"Enough."
The Third Hokage interrupted at the perfect moment.
"Stop wasting time."
"Handle the aftermath immediately. Do not allow panic to spread throughout Konoha."
Although his words sounded like an order to everyone, those with sharp eyes could tell it was aimed directly at Danzo.
Under the authority of the Hokage, no one dared to argue, and they quickly dispersed.
Soon, only Sarutobi Hiruzen and Shimura Danzo remained.
"That takes care of everything," Danzo said lightly as he approached.
"Solves what?" Hiruzen replied coldly.
"A thorn stuck deep in our throats."
"Don't pretend you don't understand."
Hearing this, anger flashed across Sarutobi Hiruzen's face.
"Hmph! Just a small thorn," Danzo sneered disdainfully.
"At this point, why are you still acting?"
"There's no one else here."
"Or are you afraid of being seen?"
"Hypocrite."
"Danzo!"
"I will no longer allow you to continue your tyranny!"
"From this moment on, you are removed from your position as my advisor!"
"Hiruzen, you!"
Danzo was momentarily speechless with rage.
"You will regret this!"
"That is none of your concern," Sarutobi Hiruzen replied firmly.
"I am the Hokage."
With that, he turned away, leaving Danzo standing alone in the ruins.