To be honest, Mikoto gave Haruki quite a surprise today.
He never expected her to have such courage.
Her actions were very similar to what he did when dealing with the Hyuga Clan.
It felt a bit like achieving the extraordinary through sheer force and applying strict measures in troubled times.
Haruki stared at her seriously and said, "Mikoto, I hope you know what you're saying. I also hope you won't be influenced by powerful forces. Do you understand?"
Mikoto's change was certainly good in his eyes, but he didn't want to see her become another him.
Conspiracy and darkness were only temporary. In this world, only the sun could not be stared at directly and could not be defeated.
"I understand."
Mikoto was slightly startled, and a warm current welled up in her heart.
Haruki's concern made her know that she wasn't fighting alone.
Someone understood her.
In her eyes, Haruki was her guide and the direction of her progress.
The reason Mikoto made a decision that was far beyond her past personality was that she remembered a sentence Haruki had said to her.
"Peace endures when fought for, but perishes when sought through compromise."
Her son, Itachi Uchiha, in the genjutsu perfectly proved this sentence.
Compromising with the enemy would never bring peace.
Now that she had the ability to fight, she would definitely not be like Itachi Uchiha, and she would never allow her future children to kill their parents.
Haruki felt the unwavering determination in Mikoto's words and was sure that she didn't make this decision impulsively because of the sudden powerful force.
He didn't know that the words he borrowed from a great man to make her abandon excessive kindness had taken effect.
"The power of the Mangekyo Sharingan is too great. I'm worried that people in the village will notice it."
Mikoto frowned and mentioned the ultimate purpose of her visit to Haruki. "Teacher, is there any way to hide it from the Anbu and the Hokage?"
"This is easy. Just use the barrier of the Sealing Technique to block the fluctuations of chakra."
Haruki smiled. This is what's called "the blind spot right under the lamp", meaning people often overlook the obvious solution nearby. She had forgotten about her best friend, Kushina's Sealing Technique.
As the most OP (overpowered) Sealing Technique in the original story, it's almost all - purpose.
Mito Uzumaki could lock up the Nine - Tailed Fox in a metaphorical dark room for decades, preventing it from sensing the outside world.
Mikoto's chakra was nothing compared to that.
"Sealing Technique?"
Mikoto smiled sheepishly. Offensively speaking, she always regarded Kushina as a younger sister and subconsciously ignored her abilities.
Whenever she needed help, she would turn to Haruki.
In her eyes, Haruki was like Doraemon. No matter what problem she had, she could get an answer.
After getting used to it, others became the second choice.
"Yeah. Wait for Kushina to come back and ask her for help. In the meantime, You two should first sort through the affairs of the Uchiha Clan. Bury those who are too stubborn. They are just stumbling blocks for you. Keeping them will only cause trouble."
Since Mikoto had such determination, Haruki didn't bother to hide it and showed his cards directly.
At this moment, Fugaku glanced at Haruki, who was speaking casually, and then at Mikoto, who was nodding silently. For some reason, he felt very redundant.
He let out a soft sigh, his heart filled with conflicting emotions.
Although he was eager to change the Uchiha Clan, he never expected the process to be so convoluted and bizarre.
It was incredibly absurd, like absurdity reaching an extreme level.
First, his intended fiancée awakened the supreme [Sharingan] recorded in the clan's genealogy and gave him twelve years' worth of ideological education. Then, after discussing with Mikoto, they came up with a crazy cleansing plan.
Fugaku finally understood why Mikoto valued Haruki so much.
He now had a very strange and confused feeling.
Due to his learning in the [Genjutsu], he agreed with what the two of them were doing and was even willing to join the Xia Organization.
But deep down, he wondered if he was being controlled by the [Mangekyo Sharingan].
So, was this really what he wanted?
Haruki stood up.
It was foreseeable that the changes in the Uchiha Clan would arouse the jealousy of Hiruzen Sarutobi and the others.
But that didn't matter.
Because of Tsunade, Jiraiya, and Orochimaru, he wanted to give The Third a decent death.
If The Third didn't want it, then he'd help him achieve it.
"Teacher, we'll go and make preparations first."
Seeing this, Mikoto didn't have any more questions to ask. She bowed with Fugaku and left.
"Mi... Mikoto."
Fugaku hesitated before speaking. He had some doubts that were really bothering him.
"Just ask if you want to know."
Mikoto smiled, and her gentle tone gave Fugaku the courage to speak up.
The lingering shadow of the [Genjutsu] was too profound.
So much so that he no longer had the so - called pride he once had towards Mikoto.
"What was that night of the clan massacre you mentioned?"
"It was the content of the [Genjutsu]."
Mikoto had anticipated this question and briefly described the [Genjutsu] that Haruki used to stimulate her to awaken the [Mangekyo Sharingan].
"You mean we'd have an unfilial son who'd kill us all for Konoha?"
Fugaku felt extremely uncomfortable after hearing this. Although the [Genjutsu] was fake, he couldn't agree with it.
It is said that filial piety is the most important virtue, and respecting one's parents is... No, why am I thinking like this?
He recalled that this was precisely what Haruki taught him when he was trapped in the [Mangekyo Sharingan] [Genjutsu].
Was he really no longer the person he used to be?
Fugaku sighed silently.
He couldn't go back.
"Don't worry, such a thing won't happen."
Mikoto glanced at him, noticed his sad expression, and comforted him.
"Yeah."
Fugaku let out a breath. Based on Haruki's plan, such a traitor won't even get a chance to emerge.
Even if one did, he or she wouldn't get past Mikoto.
"We'll surely educate our future children well. If necessary, we can even let the teacher raise them."
At this moment, Mikoto had put aside her fear of Haruki's [Genjutsu]. Moreover, she was no ordinary mother but someone who possessed the [Mangekyo Sharingan], which few in the Uchiha Clan had.
When Fugaku heard Haruki's name, his heart was filled with mixed feelings.
But then he rallied himself. He must restore his authority as a husband.
Since Mikoto could awaken the [Mangekyo Sharingan], there was no reason why he couldn't.
Logically, his talent should be higher than Mikoto's.
Thinking of this, the frustration in his heart vanished.
"Fugaku, if we have a son, what name will you give him?" Mikoto suddenly asked.
"Name?"
Suddenly hearing this question, Fugaku was taken aback. Was she in such a hurry?
They had just confirmed their relationship as boyfriend and girlfriend yesterday, and today she was already thinking about names for their children?
Although he was a bit confused, after a moment of contemplation, he gave his answer.
"Itachi Uchiha."
Instantly, he felt that the temperature around him seemed to drop to zero.
But then it quickly returned to normal.
It was as if he had just had an illusion.
"Itachi Uchiha, huh?"
Mikoto smiled faintly. "It's really a good name."
She looked up at the far - reaching summer sky.
Was it a coincidence?
Could it really be that much of a coincidence?
Teacher, just what kind of person are you?
Suddenly, Mikoto felt that Haruki was surrounded by a thick veil of mystery.
She thought she had seen through him.