big brother shina: reborn in the Uchiha clan

The days following the discovery of the elders' plans were tense. Shisui, Shina, and Itachi moved cautiously, knowing that even a single misstep could spark the very conflict they were trying to prevent. Shisui, the most diplomatic of the trio, took it upon himself to approach the situation head-on.

"I'll try to talk to the elders," Shisui told the brothers one evening as they met in their usual secluded spot. "If I can convince them that this path will only bring destruction, we might be able to stop this before it starts."

Shina frowned, leaning back against a tree. "You really think they'll listen to you? They're so deep into their own paranoia, I doubt they'll change their minds that easily."

Shisui smiled faintly, though it didn't reach his eyes. "It's worth a try. If there's even a chance to avoid bloodshed, I have to take it."

Itachi, his expression serious, nodded. "Be careful, Shisui. The elders won't take kindly to opposition, even from someone as respected as you."

Shisui clapped a hand on Itachi's shoulder. "Don't worry, Itachi. I'll be fine. Besides, I've got you two to back me up if things go south."

Shina smirked. "You bet. Just give the signal, and we'll swoop in to save the day."

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The following day, Shisui approached the elders during one of their smaller gatherings. The atmosphere in the room was thick with tension as he entered, his usual easygoing demeanor replaced by a calm, authoritative presence.

"Shisui," one of the elders said, her tone wary. "What brings you here?"

"I came to talk," Shisui replied, his Sharingan deactivated as a sign of goodwill. "About the plans you've been making."

The room fell silent. The elders exchanged uneasy glances, their suspicion evident.

"What plans are you referring to?" another elder asked, his voice carefully neutral.

Shisui stepped forward, his gaze steady. "Don't play coy. I know what you're planning—the coup against the village. I understand your concerns, but this isn't the way to protect the clan. It will only lead to our destruction."

One elder scoffed. "You speak as if you understand the weight of our history, Shisui. The village has never treated us as equals. They fear us, and that fear will one day lead them to destroy us if we don't act first."

Shisui held his ground. "I understand the mistrust, but violence isn't the answer. There's still a chance for peace, for cooperation. If we strike now, we lose any hope of that—and we risk the lives of everyone in the clan."

The elders murmured among themselves, some looking uncertain, while others remained resolute.

"You're naive, Shisui," one elder said coldly. "Peace is a fantasy. The only way to ensure our survival is to seize control."

Shisui's jaw tightened, but he remained calm. "If you go through with this, you'll not only lose the village's trust but the support of many within the clan as well. Including me."

The room went silent again, the weight of Shisui's words hanging heavily in the air.

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Later that evening, Shisui met with Shina and Itachi to report on the meeting.

"How'd it go?" Shina asked, though his tone suggested he wasn't expecting good news.

Shisui sighed, running a hand through his hair. "Mixed results. Some of the elders are wavering, but the hardliners are as determined as ever. They think peace is impossible."

Itachi's brows furrowed. "So what do we do now?"

Shisui hesitated, his expression troubled. "There's one more option… but it's risky. I've been perfecting a genjutsu—a powerful one that could alter their perception, make them abandon their plans for a coup."

Shina's eyes widened. "Wait, you're talking about Kotoamatsukami, aren't you? That's dangerous, Shisui. Using a genjutsu that powerful could take a toll on you."

"I know," Shisui said, his tone firm. "But if it means saving the clan and preventing a war, it's worth the risk."

Itachi looked conflicted. "Is there no other way?"

Shisui shook his head. "I don't think we have time to find another solution. The elders are moving fast. If we don't act now, it might be too late."

Shina sighed, running a hand through his hair. "Alright, if you're set on this, we'll back you up. But if things go sideways, we're not letting you take the fall alone. Got it?"

Shisui smiled, a hint of his usual cheer returning. "Got it. Thanks, you two."

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