Mikoto was Uchiha Fugaku’s wife, the wife of the Uchiha clan leader! Her name, in a sense, represented the dignity of the Uchiha clan.
Mirai addressing her so casually, with a hint of jest in his tone, was outright provocation in the eyes of Uchiha Setsuna and the others.
“Mikoto is fine, there’s no need for you to worry about her,” Fugaku said, keeping his voice calm despite the situation.
As the Uchiha clan leader, Fugaku knew he could not afford to be swayed by emotion. He took a deep breath and answered evenly.
Setsuna and the other Uchiha members watched Fugaku intently. Seeing that he remained composed, they held back from speaking up. If Fugaku wasn’t angry, they had no reason to be.
Fugaku, Mikoto, Minato, and Mirai… Although Mirai was the youngest, they were all contemporaries and knew each other well.
Mirai’s remark could be seen as a greeting between old friends.
Mirai’s playful look faded, replaced by a serious gaze as he looked directly at Fugaku.
“I want to know the truth about that night!”
With his words, the temperature in the hall seemed to drop several degrees. Mirai emanated a chilling aura, making even the battle-hardened Uchiha Setsuna feel a momentary chill.
As expected, it has come to this.
Fugaku sighed inwardly. When he heard that Mirai had returned, he anticipated this moment.
Disappearing for three years, only to return and find out that his respected brother and sister-in-law had died tragically.
And the Uchiha seemed to be closely connected to this incident.
Mirai wouldn’t just let it go.
During the Third Shinobi War, his reputation was even bloodier than the Yellow Flash’s…
“When the Nine-Tails attacked, I received the news and wanted to lead the Uchiha Police Force to assist, but we were blocked by Danzo’s Root. We could only watch as the tragedy unfolded,” Fugaku said, his voice laden with complex emotions.
“Danzo?”
Mirai’s eyes narrowed.
“Yes,” Fugaku sighed.
Had he led the Uchiha Police Force during the Nine-Tails’ attack, they might have been able to contain the situation with their Sharingan’s power.
But…
“I’ll remember this. I will demand an explanation from Danzo.”
The coldness in Mirai’s eyes remained, his azure gaze like ice.
“I heard that on that night, the Nine-Tails’ eyes displayed tomoe patterns, suggesting it was controlled by the Sharingan…”
He didn’t finish the sentence, but the threat in his voice was unmistakable.
If Fugaku couldn’t provide a reasonable explanation, the man who was feared even more than the Yellow Flash would unleash his fury.
“I don’t know…”
Fugaku’s lips curled into a bitter smile.
He genuinely didn’t know. To this day, he couldn’t understand why the Nine-Tails’ eyes showed tomoe patterns that night.
But all evidence and witness statements confirmed it.
“But one thing I can be certain of is that the Nine-Tails cannot be controlled by an ordinary Sharingan. Only the Mangekyo Sharingan could achieve that.”
“Fugaku!”
Setsuna struck his cane on the ground and shouted in anger.
The Mangekyo Sharingan was the Uchiha clan’s most guarded secret.
How could they let an outsider know?
“Elder Setsuna, do you really think there’s any point in hiding it now?” Fugaku met his gaze steadily.
Revealing information about the Mangekyo Sharingan to appease Mirai was a worthwhile trade.
Besides, they didn’t have much choice.
“Mangekyo?”
Mirai raised an eyebrow.
“Yes,” Fugaku took a deep breath. “It’s a more advanced form of the Sharingan, and since our ancestor Madara Uchiha, no one else in the clan has awakened it.”
He carefully concealed the fact that he had awakened the Mangekyo Sharingan.
Given the circumstances, it was best not to provoke Mirai’s sensitive nature.
Even if his Mangekyo Sharingan was revealed, many witnesses could attest that he had led the police force to assist during the attack.
“Tell me everything about the Mangekyo Sharingan.”
Mirai’s tone was non-negotiable.
After a brief hesitation, Fugaku nodded and began to explain.
He described how the Mangekyo Sharingan was awakened and the unique powers each eye held.
Inabi, Itachi, and the others were visibly shocked by the revelations…
Outside, Naruto and Sasuke were playing ninja games.
In stark contrast to the tense atmosphere inside, the outside was filled with harmony and joy.
“You stay below, and I’ll be on top.”
Naruto held a wooden kunai, pinning Sasuke down and restraining his hands, rendering him immobile.
“This isn’t fair! I want to be on top!”
Little Sasuke was on the verge of tears, unable to break free despite his struggles.
Naruto released Sasuke.
“Alright, let’s go again.”
A few seconds later, Sasuke was pinned down once more.
His face flushed red with frustration, almost in tears.
“Though you look like a girl, you’ve got quite the spirit!”
Naruto laughed heartily as he helped Sasuke up.
Through Mirai’s care, Naruto gradually shed his previous gloom and became more energetic and lively.
“Hmph, of course!”
Though secretly pleased by the compliment, Sasuke maintained a proud facade.
Before he could react, Naruto grabbed his hand firmly.
“We’re friends now.”
Naruto smiled brightly.
This was the first friend he had ever made.
Sasuke was stunned. That was too easy…
It felt like he got the short end of the stick.
“So, how are you so strong?”
“Because my uncle taught me. He’s taught me many things.”
“Many things?”
“Yeah, like electromagnetic induction, the theory and research of the railgun, five years of research, and three years of simulation…”
Naruto counted on his fingers, listing them one by one.
Sasuke was dumbfounded. What were these things? He didn’t understand any of it.
Shouldn’t he be clinging to his brother for attention at this age?
Naruto suddenly remembered the assembly of the railgun. With his uncle’s help, it was almost complete.
It seemed pretty impressive.
Should he bring it next time he plays pranks at the Hokage’s house?
“Your uncle… What kind of person is he?”
After calming down, Sasuke asked out of genuine curiosity.
Naruto’s eyes curved into a smile.
“My uncle is the best person in the world to me!”
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