Chapter 80: Chapter 80: Secrets Revealed
"Did you also belong to the Uchiha clan?" Uchiha Itachi inquired.
Despite the inner turmoil, Uchiha Itachi maintained an imposing demeanor. He not only disregarded the curious gazes of those around him but also put Kei's identity to the test.
"I was once a part of the Uchiha clan decades ago. Perhaps some of the Uchiha clan members you eradicated were my descendants," Kei disclosed, perpetuating the facade of an enigmatic figure.
Kei persisted in playing the role of an enigmatic elder, continuing with the revelations that sent shockwaves through Uchiha Itachi's heart and filled everyone with trepidation:
"The Sharingan is a potent Kekkei Genkai. A single tomoe signifies a Genin, two tomoe symbolize a Chūnin, and three tomoe represent a Jōnin. The Mangekyō Sharingan corresponds to Hokage. The Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan, an eye that never loses its sight, is on par with the legendary power of Uchiha Madara, rivaling even Senju Hashirama.
"Yet, the evolution of these eyes is arduous. To unlock the Mangekyō Sharingan, one must possess exceptional talent and undergo the anguish of losing loved ones. For the Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan, both parties must possess Mangekyō Sharingan and perform an intricate transplant of each other's eyes.
"Excluding Uchiha Madara and Uchiha Izuna, no other Uchiha obtained a second pair of Mangekyō Sharingan from the Sengoku period to their extinction.
"So, after my Mangekyō Sharingan deteriorated, my connection to the Uchiha clan ceased to hold meaning."
Kei's revelations reshaped the perception of Uchiha Itachi in the eyes of his peers.
"Itachi, did you spare your brother to attain the Eternal Mangekyō?" Deidara pointed an accusatory finger at Uchiha Itachi.
"The self-proclaimed heir to a wiped-out clan aspires to be the second Uchiha Madara? Outrageous," Sasori chimed in.
Kisame, however, observed Uchiha Itachi with a keen interest, sensing complexity beyond the surface.
Tendō Pain, Konan, and the others stood bewildered, grappling with newfound insights.
The revelation that an Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan existed beyond the regular Mangekyō Sharingan cast doubt on the identity of the one perpetually employing Sharingan techniques – was he truly Uchiha Madara?
Uchiha Itachi chose not to rectify the misconceptions of the Akatsuki members. Instead, Three Tomoe Sharingan, engrossed in thought, turned to Kei and questioned, "Senior, was your disclosure intentional?"
"Yes, I divulged these details with a purpose…"
Kei nodded approvingly and locked eyes with Uchiha Itachi, a glint of interest in his gaze. "Before encountering you, I believed you to be the third individual in history to wield the Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan."
"Unexpectedly, you possess a mere Mangekyō Sharingan. Could it be… you're unaware that your father, Uchiha Fugaku, too possessed a Mangekyō Sharingan?"
A collective gasp rippled among the rational Kage-level powerhouses, enveloped by an air of astonishment.
Uchiha Itachi's father – a Mangekyō Sharingan user? How did Uchiha Itachi slay him and the rest of the clan?
Was Uchiha Itachi truly solely responsible for the Uchiha clan massacre, or were other forces at play? Was it the Akatsuki? Konoha? Both?
The enigma surrounding the Uchiha clan's demise deepened.
Unfamiliar with figures like Uchiha Obito, and Uchiha Madara, some members pondered in secrecy.
Tendō Pain harbored no surprise, knowing that 'Uchiha Madara' had dealt with Uchiha Fugaku.
This ensured 'Uchiha Madara' could align with Uchiha Itachi unscathed.
Tendo Pain and Konan, however, glimpsed only part of the puzzle.
For Uchiha Itachi and Black White Zetsu, Kei was a cipher cloaked in mystery. Their gaze bore an intangible unease, akin to confronting 'Uchiha Madara.'
Presently, Uchiha Itachi's aura rivalled 'Uchiha Madara's.'
Black Zetsu perceived Kei as a precarious chess piece in a millennium-spanning game.
Did Kei, once a member of the Uchiha clan, join the Akatsuki for Rinnegan? Had he never witnessed the Uchiha clan monument?
Did recognition of Rinnegan stem from witnessing the monument, with Nagato's Rinnegan kindling his ambition?
Before Uchiha Itachi could reply or disregard Kei's words, White Zetsu interjected urgently: "Itachi might become the third possessor of the Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan. Who, apart from Uchiha Madara, claims the second set?"
Uchiha Itachi and Black Zetsu exchanged startled glances.
Black Zetsu exhibited an uncharacteristic twinge of disquiet, akin to a chess piece rebelling against the game.
Uchiha Itachi, Black White Zetsu, and Kei's expressions all veiled a mystique, a dimension unseen.
Amidst this, Kei's enigmatic smile surfaced. "Ah… It appears you're unfamiliar with that individual. Your value might indeed be substantial."
"Seeking information about him? Shall we strike a bargain?"
Kei's gaze remained fixed on Uchiha Itachi as he playfully suggested, "A word of caution: that individual once believed you to possess the Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan. Hence, he never approached."
Uchiha Itachi's heart tightened, not for his own safety, but his brother's.
Suppressing panic, he composed himself and inquired, "What are your terms?"
"I seek the Uchiha clan treasure—the Uchiha Homura Fan."
Uchiha Itachi frowned. "The fan is an ancestral Uchiha heirloom, the emblem of our clan. However, Uchiha Madara claimed it."
"I'm aware," Kei affirmed, addressing only Tendō Pain, Black White Zetsu, and Uchiha Itachi: "Yet, the fan has resurfaced, now in possession of the one who orchestrated the Uchiha clan's downfall. Rather than confronting him directly, I propose you act as an intermediary for a deal."
Tendō Pain and Konan's eyes lit up with intrigue.
Uchiha Itachi and Black White Zetsu harbored an inexplicable aura around Kei.
Despite the anonymity shrouding his name, one certainty prevailed: Kei harbored centuries of wisdom.
He... knew Madara.
Yet Madara remained oblivious to him.
This revelation propelled Kei's status within the Akatsuki, trailing only Nagato and Uchiha Obito.
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