# Chapter 26: Making Full Use of Uchiha Itachi!
"Good grief, they are method actors!"
Uzumaki Mizuki remained calm internally.
These boring antics had no effect on him whatsoever.
It seemed he knew these people were forced into this.
So, he couldn't very well attack them.
But just doing this would have no effect.
...
"None of them made a move, Hiruzen!"
Danzo was dissatisfied with the actions of the clan heads.
He had asked them to deliberately take action and beat Uzumaki Mizuki up, but not a single one actually struck him.
"Phew, it seems they are giving Minato face!"
"Since they won't do it, let your people do it!"
"Spread false information. Tell everyone that Uzumaki Mizuki is the actual Jinchuriki, then arrange for personnel to attack him!"
Sarutobi Hiruzen was equally angry.
The fact that these clan heads acted this way showed they weren't giving him face either.
But he truly couldn't force this kind of thing!
After all, pushing too hard would incite resentment.
Doing this was actually a test to see if anyone in these clans had secretly contacted the Uzumaki Clan remnants.
But since none of them acted, he couldn't tell.
"Are we doing this for real?"
Danzo asked.
If it was fake, and could be seen through at a glance, wouldn't that be strange?
"Let Uchiha Itachi do it!"
"Staying in the Uchiha Clan, he can't obtain intelligence anyway."
"He's been ostracized by the Uchiha. That organization called the Akatsuki invited him again recently!"
"Have him attack Uzumaki Mizuki, kidnap him, and then leave as a Rogue Ninja!"
"Let's see if that guy hiding in the shadows can sit still!"
Sarutobi Hiruzen said ruthlessly.
The Uchiha Clan really couldn't be touched recently.
Therefore, Uchiha Itachi's utility value had dropped. Most importantly, Itachi had lost the trust of the Uchiha!
Basically, they didn't call him for meetings and openly ostracized him.
Then let's make full use of him!
If an Uchiha clansman appeared again and attacked the suspected Jinchuriki target...
Using this crime to target the Uchiha would be an excellent pretext!
"This method works!"
Danzo nodded.
Let the Uchiha and the Uzumaki tear each other apart like dogs.
"You are responsible for arranging things with Itachi."
"Tell him to be careful not to actually kill Uzumaki Mizuki!"
"If... the priority is to eliminate the enemy, then Uzumaki Mizuki's life need not be a concern."
Sarutobi Hiruzen gave his final instructions.
Naturally, it wasn't appropriate for him to come forward personally for such things.
When fooling Itachi, he had always played the righteous role.
He held so-called guilt toward this tool, Itachi, but when it came time to act, he wouldn't show the slightest mercy.
"Mn."
Danzo accepted this calmly.
This was normal.
He didn't take the blame for all the dark deeds in Konoha; Hiruzen just didn't execute them himself.
But deep inside, he had his own thoughts.
He planned that after Itachi kidnapped Uzumaki Mizuki, he would have Mizuki handed over to him.
Then he would control Uzumaki Mizuki and cultivate a tool that belonged to him.
Regarding Sarutobi Hiruzen, he wasn't completely single-minded; he was always thinking about overthrowing him and taking the stage.
...
"You want me to make a move on a child?"
Uchiha Itachi frowned deeply.
Although he wished he could kill Uzumaki Mizuki.
But!
Doing this with his identity as Uchiha Itachi would definitely bring huge trouble to the Uchiha.
Right now, the clan and Konoha were barely managing to coexist. He didn't want to break this balance.
"Your father also intends to change. In this recent incident, he arrested many dissenters."
"However, the Uchiha's power is too great. Many people harbor evil intentions. This time, the village prepares to use this incident to make difficulties for the Uchiha."
"After this, the Uchiha will no longer threaten Konoha, and both sides will have a foundation for coexistence."
Danzo narrowed his eyes and said to Itachi.
Itachi was expressionless, seemingly deep in thought.
"Is this the last time?"
Itachi asked seriously.
"An Uchiha clan that poses no threat to the village has no need to be eliminated!"
"Your subsequent mission is to monitor that guy who calls himself Uchiha Madara, and incidentally find out who the spy leaking information to the Uchiha is!"
"I can guarantee on behalf of the Third Hokage that your brother will absolutely not be implicated."
Danzo continued.
Cleaning up the Uchiha this time meant Uchiha Fugaku definitely couldn't stay.
They had to replace him with an obedient manager!
Itachi's weakness, known to both him and Hiruzen, was that young brother of his!
Using a person's weakness to coerce them into doing things; he didn't feel the slightest guilt about such actions.
"Understood!"
"I will do this. I hope you can also keep your promise!"
Uchiha Itachi's face was calm.
But those clenched fists proved that making this decision put him under great pressure.
"Do it in two days. I remember that's Monday, the time your brother gets beaten."
"It just so happens you can take revenge. That brat has bullied your brother many times!"
"However, I want him alive. My people will meet you outside the village. Handing that child over to my people will be your final job in the village."
Danzo spoke as if he were treating him well.
This final instruction was also to prevent this man, who was approaching madness, from killing the brat who constantly bullied his beloved brother.
After all, the Uchiha were the people who had the hardest time controlling their emotions.
Precisely because of this point, Teacher Tobirama targeted the Uchiha so much back then!
If handled poorly, they were a bomb.
"Understood."
After answering, Itachi put on his mask and used the Body Flicker Technique to leave directly.
"Restore the manpower around Uzumaki Mizuki to its original state. Assemble in the northwest direction of the village!"
Danzo also followed up with an order.
"This time, I must make sure he dies without a whole corpse!!"
Danzo harbored equal rage toward the guy who nearly killed him last time.
This time, he must return the favor properly
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