Capítulo 122: Chapter 122
"I'm truly sorry for causing such trouble to everyone."
Inside the shrine, Kaito looked apologetically at Shisui, Fugaku, and the two elders. His attitude of admitting his fault was very earnest, while the four of them looked at him speechlessly and helplessly.
In fact, even Kaito hadn't expected that as a pragmatist, after a sudden whim, he decided to try something, and this attempt turned out to be a direct success.
Originally, this would have been good news, as Kaito had been stuck at the second stage of the Susano'o for too long.
Even if he wanted to truly master the power of this stage, he still needed to use and develop it continuously.
But at least he was now able to initiate this stage, which was an incredibly significant achievement.
However, what was frustrating was that Kaito had initially just wanted to give it a try, and this nearly turned out to be a flirtation with death.
Not that he would have been the one to die, given the protection of Susano'o, he naturally wouldn't have been harmed. But the spectators were the unlucky ones.
Even though they had already retreated a good distance, with the formation of the third stage of Susano'o, the invisible surge of energy expanded recklessly.
Moreover, the violent shockwaves directly caused all the houses around him to collapse. Some of the slower-reacting clansmen almost got buried underneath!
Fortunately, only a few elderly people with slower reactions were injured due to their slower movements.
The rest was just damage to houses, which was within the acceptable range.
"Clan Leader, I hope you can find a more suitable place for experimentation next time. Doing it in the clan like this is somewhat inappropriate."
Looking at Kaito's sincere attitude, plus the fact that there was no significant loss, Uchiha Sō ultimately had to reluctantly speak up.
In truth, he really didn't want to say anything, but since everyone else was keeping their heads down, not daring to speak up, he had no choice but to harden his resolve and make a summary of the event.
Honestly, if the clan leader were still Uchiha Fugaku, he wouldn't feel this pressure and helplessness.
Because Uchiha Fugaku's character was rather weak, and his control and prestige within the clan were insufficient.
If he made a mistake, these elders would not indulge the clan leader. They would say what needed to be said without any hesitation.
But with the person before them, he really didn't dare to be so reckless. Because the person in front of him had strength, decisiveness, and great foresight.
Whether it was him, Uchiha Takechi, or Uchiha Fugaku, they all remembered the matter that Shisui had told them about the Hyūga clan's agreement.
The news was frankly a bit incredible. Who could have imagined that Hyūga and Uchiha, two clans like fire and water, would reach a consensus on this matter.
The success of this matter made Uchiha Sō and Uchiha Takechi feel somewhat ashamed because they really didn't expect this to happen.
However, Kaito proved time and time again his unique vision, and made them feel old and out of touch with the times.
Especially after Shisui relayed Kaito's handling of the Cloud Village incident to Sarutobi Hiruzen, they were not only shocked but also deeply impressed by Kaito's comprehensive view of matters.
He did not blindly deny Sarutobi Hiruzen, because such matters are indeed hard to determine as right or wrong.
Even if they loathe and detest Sarutobi Hiruzen to the core, they know there was something wrong in this matter, yet they struggle to point out the exact mistake and how it transpired. They simply can't articulate it.
However, Kaito uses a multi-perspective approach, analyzing gains and losses from all standpoints, finally concluding by applying the principle of 'choosing the lesser of two evils.'
Kaito's logic and way of thinking far exceed their imagination. Even though they had already acknowledged this, they felt that despite their many years of life, the gap between them and Kaito could not be that large.
Yet now, they have to admit that Kaito, a child of only fifteen or sixteen, is indeed far stronger than them.
"I'm sorry, I understand. This time it was an experiment of mine, I just didn't expect it to turn out like this," said Kaito. He shook his head with a sigh, his brows showing signs of satisfaction despite the situation.
"Fortunately, the worst-case scenario didn't occur. Everything is still remediable. Elders, I'll leave it to you to calm the people down.
Fugaku and Shisui, you'll be in charge of rebuilding. Cooperate with the elders and resolve this issue as soon as possible."
"Yes, Lord Kaito!"
The four of them immediately nodded in response. They could see Kaito's good mood, but they didn't have the urge to rebuke him.
Even if they didn't witness how Kaito destroyed all the houses in that area, after subsequent understanding, they had more or less reconstructed the event in their minds.
Upon understanding this, all except Shisui lost their calm. They all knew what kind of power Kaito had used.
It was the Mangekyou Sharingan, an even higher level, reaching its third stage!
As the former head of the family and important elders, Fugaku, Sō, and Takechi all knew the classification of the Mangekyou Sharingan.
Each upgrade of the Mangekyou Sharingan required numerous trials, in addition to sufficient chakra and a strong physical constitution.
Could it be that Kaito reaching this step means that this young clan leader has met all the necessary qualifications? Otherwise, he wouldn't have succeeded on his first attempt!
This scenario left them in awe. But at the same time, it also made Sō and Takechi worried.
Because forcibly using one's eyes to unlock such power causes substantial harm to the eyes.
"Lord Kaito, it would be better to use such power sparingly," Takechi, after some thought, cautiously advised.
"The Mangekyou is our ultimate power, but it is not without its flaws."
"Indeed, Lord Kaito," chimed in Sō, nodding his head as he looked at Kaito seriously.
"Lord Kaito, you are the key to the rise of the Uchiha clan. Without you, the clan will only decline. We hope you consider the clan's welfare."
The two of them taking turns to speak left Kaito baffled. Initially, they were talking about his experiment accidentally causing damage to many houses.
Then, all of a sudden, they switched to worrying about him overusing the Mangekyou, risking problems that could prevent him from leading the clan.
Kaito knew he commanded great respect, and his control over the clan was strong enough. But this level of prominence meant that even the slightest of his actions caused concern, which was somewhat embarrassing for him.
Fortunately, Uchiha Fugaku noticed Kaito's expression. He immediately surmised what was going on in Kaito's mind and decisively spoke up.
"Elders, we should have faith in the leader's abilities and strength. Besides, I believe our primary concern right now isn't this.
The collapse of the houses due to the leader's increased strength necessitates swift action on our part. We must find a way to rehouse our temporarily displaced clansmen.
Moreover, we need to arrange some form of compensation. I think the clan should bear this cost. Furthermore, don't you all think this incident is actually a good thing?"
A good thing?
Kaito found Fugaku's initial words agreeable, but the latter part seemed absurd.
A loss so great, and it's a 'good thing'? Are you kidding?
Before Kaito could even respond, what Fugaku said next left him at a loss for words.
"Our leader is still living in his old house, which seems rather inappropriate, no matter how you look at it. I think this is an excellent opportunity to arrange a new home for him.
What do you all think of this proposal?"
...
While the Uchiha clan discussed rebuilding the houses destroyed by Kaito, in the Hokage building, Kakashi quietly infiltrated the premises like a ghost.
Ever since he heard Kaito's words and pondered them for a long while, he had resolved to observe closely and pursue this so-called answer.
Though Kakashi wasn't confident he could obtain what he sought, he firmly believed that certain things couldn't be erased entirely.
Even attempts to erase them would inevitably leave traces behind. Kakashi's aim was to follow these traces and make attempts based on them.
He was always cautious. Even with this idea in mind, he didn't act immediately but waited for an opportunity.
And that opportunity was today!
After careful observation, Kakashi had figured out the positions of each Anbu team's station and their patrol times, as well as the locations of all surveillance devices.
Today, it was his and his team's turn to guard the Hokage building, providing him with a perfect opportunity.
He waited, waited for the end of the usual ninjas' work hours.
This was when there was the highest footfall, providing him a chance to blend into the crowd and search for what he needed.
This was his plan, and so he did. After leaving a shadow clone behind, he used the Transformation Technique to merge into the crowd, then found an opportunity to leap out of a window.
From there, he followed the perimeter wall to the window of the Hokage's office. At this time, the Hokage had usually left, providing an ideal opportunity for him to sneak in.
He didn't choose to go to the archives to sift through files. After his previous search for human cell experiment data in the archives, he realized one thing clearly.
Such documents would never be filed in a standard manner. Such crucial information would typically be kept only with the Hokage, possibly even concealed in more secretive places.
With the Root Division gone, the only place Kakashi could search was the Hokage's office.
To his utter surprise, just as he was preparing to sneak in from the window, he suddenly heard voices from inside the office, sending a chill down his spine.
He pressed himself tightly against the window, using his disguise techniques to avoid being detected, he held his breath, cautiously peeked in, and scanned the room with his peripheral vision.
What surprised him was that he discovered the Third Hokage, Koharu Utatane, and Homura Mitokado were all in this room!
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