Chapter 52: The Despairing Shisui and Sasuke, Uchiha Jin Steps Into the Trap!

Uchiha Jin’s eyes flickered.

As he kept pondering these thoughts, he saw Fugaku return with the two unlucky children.

“Elder Jin!”

“Fugaku, what is this…?”

Seeing the blind Shisui and the grim-faced Sasuke before him, he was genuinely stunned.

Yes!

He hadn’t expected Fugaku to be this ruthless—just plucking out Shisui’s Sharingan?

Damn!

Is this really the weak, hesitant Fugaku?

Fugaku’s expression remained calm: “Some matters are inconvenient for Itachi to handle, but as clan head, I am not bound by such restrictions. As Uchiha clan head, I have the right to discipline every Uchiha.”

“Ever since I saw the true face of Hiruzen Sarutobi, I’ve grown to despise the mistakes I once made. This is merely my atonement.”

He sighed deeply.

Hearing this, Uchiha Jin couldn’t help but twitch his lips.

It seems seeing Hiruzen Sarutobi’s true face truly shattered Fugaku’s worldview—turning the timid Fugaku into a furious man.

When Hiruzen Sarutobi hears of this, he’ll probably cry himself unconscious in the toilet!

“Fine, that’s good.”

“At least Shisui got lucky—he lost his Sharingan, but he’s still alive.”

“For now, hand them both over to Elder Tianye, then go assist Elder Hachiya at the Root base.”

“Once I’ve clashed with Danzo, I’ll launch a surprise attack on the Root base!”

Uchiha Jin’s tone was serious.

Since Shisui and Sasuke’s chakra had been sealed and Shisui’s eyes were gouged out, he naturally felt freer to speak.

Fugaku had no objections, but the blind Shisui couldn’t help speaking up: “Jin, what are Itachi planning?”

Sasuke’s face turned pale, sweat pouring down his forehead.

They hadn’t expected this—Danzo had set this trap for Uchiha Jin, yet it seemed Uchiha Jin had other schemes hidden.

And yet.

Uchiha Jin’s tone was casual.

“My parents are in Danzo’s hands. Can Itachi guess whether I could foresee—would the village use them to set a trap for me?”

“Then here’s the question!”

“Why didn’t I rescue my parents earlier? Why did I deliberately leave this opening?”

“Shisui, Itachi’re too naive!”

“Losing your eyes is actually a good thing—spend this time quietly reflecting in the clan grounds.”

“Let’s go!”

After saying that.

Uchiha Jin patted Shisui’s shoulder, then smiled as he walked toward Danzo’s trap.

Fugaku’s gaze was deep.

He quickened his pace and delivered the two to Elder Tianye.

And yet.

Watching the blind Shisui and the chakra-sealed Sasuke, he let out a deep sigh.

“Both are Uchiha power—now not only unusable, but forced to aid the village against their own kin.”

“Sealed is better!”

“At least they’re alive. I’ll handle this—Fugaku, go do your duty.”

Uchiha Tianye’s tone was bleak.

Yes.

If Shisui and Sasuke had been willing to support the clan, the Uchiha’s rise would’ve been faster, and Jin would’ve had less to worry about.

But unfortunately.

Shisui and Sasuke were too stubborn—so sealing them for now is actually good!

Still…

He was increasingly satisfied with Fugaku’s willingness to sacrifice kin and his direct action this time.

Budebushuo .

Fugaku may not be a good clan head, but if he weren’t forced into that role, he’d be an excellent Uchiha warrior!

“Elder Tianye, thank Itachi for your efforts.”

Fugaku bowed slightly, then turned and left.

His eyes no longer held confusion or hesitation—only chilling coldness and battle fury rising to the heavens.

Isn’t it just—killing?

Perhaps when handling clan affairs he was timid, overthinking and making one mistake after another, but when it came to killing, he never hesitated—otherwise he wouldn’t have earned the title “Fierce-Eyed Fugaku” on the battlefield.

And on the other side.

While Uchiha Jin radiated battle fury, Shisui and Sasuke’s hearts plunged to the bottom.

We’re done!

Danzo’s so-called killing trap was entirely within Uchiha Jin’s calculations from the start—it seems Jin is using this to scheme for something else.

They wanted to go to the Hokage’s office and report this major event, so the village could prepare in advance.

But…

Thinking of their current situation, all they could do was sigh.

“Shisui, Sasuke!”

“Itachi two don’t need to think further—just stay quietly in the clan grounds from now on.”

“The sealing technique Fugaku used to seal your chakra comes from the Uzumaki’s Four Symbols Seal. Back then, Mikoto and Kushina were close friends—this was Kushina’s birthday gift to Mikoto.”

“Among the Uchiha today, only Fugaku has mastered this sealing technique.”

“The key to this seal isn’t fixed—each user has a unique key. Even Hiruzen Sarutobi can use the Four Symbols Seal, but without Fugaku’s key, even he cannot break it.”

“So don’t give me trouble—just be a normal person for a while.”

Uchiha Tianye’s tone was strange.

Yes!

He suddenly realized that aside from being a terrible clan head, Fugaku was truly a damn genius.

He awakened his Mangekyo Sharingan early, earned battlefield recognition from enemy villages, and gained the title “Fierce-Eyed Fugaku”—and he even showed talent in sealing techniques…

In short, as long as he’s not made clan head, he’s an outstanding clan member!

Back then.

Everyone might’ve been wrong—Fugaku really wasn’t suited to be clan head!

Sasuke: “...”

Shisui: “...”

Hearing this, their faces darkened.

Uchiha Tianye’s words shattered their last illusions.

No matter how great their ambitions or dreams, they were over from this moment.

The Uchiha’s future now rests solely in Uchiha Jin’s hands.

All they could do was silently pray—they had no other options.

…

Outside Konoha, the Forest of Death.

Uchiha Jin didn’t hurry—he walked slowly, even taking time to admire the scenery along the way.

Even though it was deep night, the surroundings were pitch black with no scenery to speak of.

But…

He still maintained the demeanor of an ultimate powerhouse, strolling calmly into Danzo’s trap.

Looking around, heads surged everywhere.

At the front were a large group of rogue ninja and assorted defectors from other villages; behind them stood masked Anbu; at the very rear were Danzo and his core subordinates.

“Danzo, begin!”

Uchiha Jin crossed his arms, his eyes filled with disdain and mockery, standing there indifferently.

“Attack!”

Danzo narrowed his eyes.

With a slight wave of his hand, four elite Anbu hidden in the corners appeared and began forming hand seals.

“Ten—Shin—Mi—Mao—Yin”

“Four Crimson Flame Barrier!”