SWNOVELXO Chapter 64: Sasuke Awakens Mangekyu
"Itachi bore so much that no one could fathom. I couldn't even protect my own children," Fugaku lamented, his voice heavy with disappointment.
"Sasuke, they're all alive. That day, none died—Shisui is alive too," I reassured him. "I devised a plan for us to hide until the time was right, and that time is now."
I continued, "I planned to create an identical clone of you Uchiha. It wouldn't raise any suspicions among the elders. A few months ago, Fugaku ojisan and I orchestrated the narrative of the Uchiha massacre. We staged a coup, deliberately drawing the elders into our trap. Their first target was Shisui, who cherished both the village and the clan."
Fugaku nodded, a flicker of hope igniting in his eyes. I pressed on, "I mapped out everything, and it unfolded just as I envisioned. Every Uchiha survived, and now we can use this to make you stronger. In a few years, the Uchiha clan will rise anew, powerful enough to shock the entire world."
Sasuke's expression hardened, a mix of disbelief and determination. This was our chance to reclaim our legacy and reshape the future of our clan.
"Why, Naruto? Why did you go to such lengths to protect us?" both Fugaku and Sasuke asked, their voices laced with confusion and curiosity. Fugaku ojisan had carried this doubt for all these years.
"Because you guys are my family," I replied earnestly. "But there's more. Not even my mom knows this: thirteen years ago, the Kyubi's rampage was orchestrated by an elder. Without insider help, no one would have known the location of my birth. I didn't know who it was at the time, but I lost my father because of them. And now, I was on the verge of losing you all too."
I took a deep breath, feeling the weight of my words. "That's why I planned everything meticulously. I gathered information about their actions and the schemes they concocted against the village. I realized they needed to protect their own interests, and I was determined to turn the tables. The elders underestimated the bond we share, and I knew I had to act before it was too late."
Fugaku's eyes softened with understanding, while Sasuke's resolve strengthened. They could see my commitment, and together, we would forge a path to reclaim our family and honor the Uchiha name.
None of us knew that during this time, Sasuke had already awakened his Mangekyō Sharingan. But with the intensity of our conversation, we were lost in our own world, forgetting everything around us.
"Fugaku-ojisan, next week is the right time to gather every Uchiha and prepare disguises," I instructed. "When the finals happen, that will be our moment to act. But remember, do not attack anyone from Konoha; we can't afford that conflict because Sunagakure will be launching an attack against us."
Fugaku stared at me, his expression a mix of confusion and concern. "Why would Suna attack us?" he asked, trying to piece together the strategy.
"Because they believe Konoha is weak right now, especially with all the turmoil surrounding the Uchiha clan. But while you guys create a diversion, your focus should be on attacking Root and Danzo. They've been undermining your clan for years, and this is our chance to take them down," I explained.
"While you're handling that, I will take care of the other matters," I added, determined to keep my focus. We had a plan, and for the first time in a long while, hope flickered in the air. Together, we would reclaim our destiny and protect the village we loved.
"Orochimaru made a deal with the Kazekage while Konoha was without you guys, so he felt brave enough to attack us," I explained, laying out the situation. "But Orochimaru is now my subordinate, so he won't be a problem for us. Sasuke, you'll need to handle Gaara since he's a Jinchūriki."
Fugaku and Sasuke nodded in agreement, understanding the urgency of the plan. Once everything was sorted, I noticed a faint red glow in Sasuke's eyes. As I looked closer, I realized he was bleeding slightly.
"Sasuke, you've awakened your Mangekyō," I said, my voice filled with joy.
Fugaku, recognizing the significance of this moment, hugged Sasuke tightly, a wide smile breaking across his face. "I knew you had it in you, my boy!" he exclaimed, pride evident in his voice. Sasuke stood there, momentarily surprised, his expression shifting from confusion to a sense of accomplishment.
"I didn't even realize it myself," he admitted, touching his eyes in disbelief.
"This power will be crucial in the battles ahead," I encouraged him. "You've always had the strength, and now you can unleash it." The weight of our mission felt lighter now, as we prepared to face the challenges ahead together, united as a family.
With a solid plan in place and the exciting news of Sasuke awakening his Mangekyō Sharingan, we left the meeting and headed straight home while ojisan t returned to place where he was staying now. The atmosphere was charged with a mix of determination and relief, but I knew we had one more important task ahead of us.
As we walked, I could feel the weight of all the secrets I had kept from my mom pressing down on me. It was time to share everything, to lay bare the truths I had hidden for so long. She deserved to know about the Uchiha massacre, the threats that loomed over us, and my involvement in our plans to reclaim our family's honor.