In a dimly lit room.
"Shisui, the information you saw earlier is true," Uchiha Kaien said as he stood up, speaking in a deep voice. "But as for whether it was the work of the village's Anbu or Root, I believe it's false. It's absolutely impossible."
However, upon hearing this, Uchiha Shisui slowly raised his head, looking at his elder brother Kaien with a determined look for the first time.
"Kaien-niisan, do you really expect me to believe that?" Shisui said.
Shisui stood up slowly, gazing firmly at Kaien, and said, "I am Uchiha Shisui, the prodigy of the Uchiha clan, and an elite Jonin of the village! I am not a child! Do you think you can protect me forever? How long do you think you can keep protecting me?"
With a sense of rebellion in his eyes, Shisui seemed frustrated and angry. He idolized his Kaien-niisan, who always carried the burden of dark secrets, never wanting Shisui to know or bear them. Instead, he wanted Shisui to become the genius that everyone in the clan admired.
But Shisui was a skilled Jonin, and he believed he could keep this secret and help his big brother.
"Kaien-niisan! You can't shoulder all of this burden alone, and I want to help you! I want to share this darkness with you."
Shisui's determination to help his big brother was evident in his eyes, as he didn't want to have strength without being able to assist his elder brother.
Hearing Shisui's resolute expression, Uchiha Kaien's expression trembled slightly, then he lowered his head and said in a hoarse voice, "Shisui, besides conducting experiments with the First Hokage's cells in secret, the village is also conducting experiments on the Uchiha's Sharingan."
In an instant, Shisui's eyes showed disbelief, and his Sharingan tomoe turned crimson, with his three black tomoe spinning.
As Kaien spoke, he seemed to lose all his strength, slumping wearily in his chair, and his eyes seemed hollow as he muttered to himself.
"The founders of Konoha, the Senju and Uchiha, are now precious resources in the village's research laboratory. It's truly laughable, and even more ridiculous that this is a top-secret research task assigned to Orochimaru-sensei by the village."
Upon hearing this, Shisui found it hard to believe. The founders of Konoha, the Senju and Uchiha, who had protected everyone, were now being targeted?
If anyone else said this, Shisui would never believe it, but the one saying it was his Kaien-niisan, and even more importantly, Kaien was Orochimaru-sama's disciple.
"And this top-secret task, after its successful experimentation on Shimura Danzo, involved the Sharingan. Orochimaru-sensei seems to be conducting experiments to suppress the Sharingan using the First Hokage's cells, but I don't know if it succeeded!"
As Kaien revealed this, he appeared pained and closed his eyes. He didn't want his family to be involved in such dangerous experiments.
Shimura Danzo! Suppressing the Sharingan with the First Hokage's cells? Shisui was completely shaken by this revelation. It felt like a surreal dream. Suddenly, everything in Konoha seemed different, and he felt like a fool.
"Kaien-niisan! What is the village trying to achieve by experimenting with the First Hokage's cells and the Sharingan?"
Shisui was shocked, and then filled with anger. How could they do this when the Senju and Uchiha had founded the most powerful ninja village, Konoha?
Betrayal! Naked betrayal!
A sense of unprecedented betrayal surged within him. His eyes turned blood-red, and he emanated a killing intent. At that moment, Kaien activated his Sharingan, evolving it into the three-tomoe state.
Kaien's expression was stern and menacing as he stared at Shisui, his voice low and steady, "Shisui! Remember that you are Uchiha. The village was founded by the Uchiha. If this news were to spread now, do you know what kind of upheaval it would cause?"
"I'll tell you! The Uchiha will completely break away from the Hokage's lineage, and it might even lead to civil war. Konoha will suffer, and this could be the catalyst for the Fourth Great Ninja War. How many casualties will the village face? We've just gone through the Third War. Do you want to see Konoha engulfed in war again?"
With his final words, Kaien locked eyes with Shisui, firmly stating, "Shisui, I know you're powerful, but if you become a criminal, I'll be the one to kill you."
Kaien's words sobered Shisui, making him realize the consequences of revealing the information. He understood the danger Konoha would face if the truth got out, and he felt guilty for nearly doubting his big brother.
"Kaien-niisan, trust me," Shisui said, fully embracing his identity as an Uchiha. Despite the betrayal he discovered, he didn't want to see war break out.
Now fully understanding the situation, Shisui realized the importance of his big brother's hidden information, which could be the catalyst for the Fourth Great Ninja War. No wonder Kaien was behaving so strangely.
Outside the office, a single eye widened in shock.
"Now, Kaien-niisan, what do you plan to do?" Shisui asked, wanting to know the next steps and eager to assist his elder brother, rather than leave him to bear it all alone.
As Kaien glanced outside the window, sensing Kakashi's chakra lingering there, he decided to play along with this act, knowing that with Shisui and Kakashi investigating secretly, they would eventually learn the truth behind his words.
Kaien had carefully orchestrated everything, revealing the truth to Shisui and Kakashi to protect Konoha (the Uchiha). He was serious about safeguarding the village and was willing to make any sacrifice for its stability.
In the end, Uchiha Kaien was determined for the sake of the village (Uchiha).
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