That evening, Menma followed Mikoto and Itachi to the Uchiha compound. It was large yet compact rural village. It buzzed as adult's and children walking by and gazing at Menma. Some greeted and bowed to Mikoto, while others only stared and glared at Menma.
Menma new why the Uchiha's didn't greet him warmly. The Uchiha's were blamed for the attack because of Danzo. It didn't help that he manage to convince the Third Hokage to restrict the Uchiha's from engaging the Nine-Tails in battle. Danzo probably feared someone like Fugaku might seize control of the Tailed Beast. Not to mention he helped fuel the distrust for the Uchiha's, which got them relocated to this compound.
Some probably blame me for their current situation. Little do they know the head of the leaf's CIA has it out for them, and their powerful eyes.
Mikoto then took Menma's hand. "Stay close, I don't want to lose you." Mikoto said with a warm smile.
This gestured surprised Menma. The only time he actually felt human touch is when he would get's check ups from the nurses and doctors, but those were cold almost robotic touches. No real connection. But Mikoto felt warm and nice. Menma wanted to let down his walls that he built to protect himself, but new he couldn't, not yet.
As they arrive to the clan head house Sasuke, a shy boy with onyx hair barely shoulder-length, peeked from behind his father's robe. Fugaku Uchiha, stern and imposing, rose from the dinner table as they entered the low-slung dining hall.
"Itachi,.. Mom.... welcome home,...Who is this?" Sasuke said looking at Menma.
Fugaku's Uchiha's Perspective
Fugaku looked at Menma with a stoic gaze before he looked towards Mikoto and Itachi. Mikoto new that Fugaku probably thought about how the Third Hokage, and the Anbu might show up for this. But Mikoto gave a look that said trust her.
All Fugaku could do was nod choosing to support his wife. He new how much she wanted to take in the twin's after Minato and Kushina died. But the Hokage and village elders said no. So from time to time Fugaku, Itachi or Mikoto would drop off care packages to Menma's home in secret.
Even Fugaku from time to time would assign a secret protective force to protect Menma while he was in the forest by the compound foraging for food.
Fugaku had nothing but a good impression of Menma. The boy felt like Itachi. He is respectful and very reserved. Even when the villagers are being horrible to him. The boy just keeps moving, but Fugaku can tell a flame of hate is starting to burn deep inside of him. If something isn't done Menma might be lost in the future.
Menma removed his shoes, then gave a proper bow to the clan head. "Good evening Lord Uchiha. I am Menma Uzumaki. Thank you for having me."
Menma then presented the large 15 inch fish he caught to Fugaku. "Please accept this as a gift for my unannounced visit."
Menma was willing to sacrifice the biggest fish he caught to make a good impression to Fugaku.
Fugaku's eyes opened somewhat in surprise, he wasn't expecting Menma to know proper etiquette. Fugaku and Mikoto looked at each other with a small smile on their faces.
Sasuke looked at the fish in amazement. "Wow that's a good size fish! Mom can we have this with dinner?" Right as he was about to grabbed the fish out of Menma's hands.
Itachi appeared and softly flicked Sasuke's forehead. "...No sasuke, father is the one who will accept the gift or not." He said with a quiet smile.
"Fugaku shook his head. " Thank you Menma. I appreciate the gesture, but I can clearly tell you worked hard for this fish." Fugaku noticed the slightly roughed calluses on Menma's hands. "...So please keep your food that you worked hard to catch."
Menma didn't expect Fugaku to be so cool and collective, but it makes sense, considering how his children turn out as adults.
Soon after that the front door open, as a familiar looking teenage boy entered the house, bowing curtly to Fugaku and Mikoto.
"Good evening lord and lady Uchiha. Sorry I am so late my mission ran longer then expected." Then the familiar teen looked at Menma with a bright smile."
"Hello there I'm Shisui Uchiha."
Menma's mind raced. Wait Shisui,...The Shisui Uchiha. He's part of the main catalyst that jump started the Uchiha Massacre. And he is standing Infront of me alive. I can't tell if this is fate or a sign. Probably both.
"I'm Menma Uzumaki... It's nice to meet" Menma said with a respectful bow.
"It's nice to meet you Menma."
Soon after arriving Itachi and Shisui help set the table while Mikoto cooked dinner. A large meal with steaming bowls of rice and fish and other small dishes was on the table. Sasuke gave Menma a timid, grin from under the table.
Fugaku's eyes narrowed as he observed Menma, sensing something unusual. Menma bowed deeply. "Thank you for the food," he said respectfully. His voice was calm and articulant for someone only three years old, causing Itachi and Shisui to exchange observing glances.
Dinner conversation flowed politely. Fugaku questioned Menma about himself. "Menma how are you managing to live by yourself?"
"I am fine Lord Uchiha. I make sure to train everyday and eat healthy meals. I also make sure to save money for any emergencies, and never spend more then I need to." Menma said making sure to speak respectfully and not look Fugaku in the eye.
The four older ninja were surprised by Menma's maturity.
"Wow Menma, your so mature for your age." Shisui said.
Mikoto then slid a extra piece of fish into Menma's bowl, cooing about how hungry he must have been. Sasuke shyly offered a piece, making Menma smile and accept it warmly.
After the meal, while Sasuke helped Mikoto with the dishes. Menma's mind replayed the events of the Uchiha Massacre and how he hated how people died for no good reason. Betrayal by trusted officials. His adult conscience insisted he tell the truth, but his child's lips had to frame it gently.
Would Fugaku and the others believe me? Not like they don't know about the growing tension between the Uchiha and the hidden leaf village. All three want to protect the village and their people, but they want to go about it differently.
I need to convince them to investigate and take down Danzo, and the village elders. If I can do that and convince them to get the third hokage support things could change greatly. The kill order for the Uchiha will be canceled. Shisui my favorite character would survive. Along with the other Uchiha's.
And Obito can't use Itachi for his master plan. Or should I say Madara's plan, considering he is very clearly manipulating Obito.
Then Menma began, cautiously, "I… I often have these nightmares. I see people fighting, and speaking. I've seen the village elders and the hokage."
Itachi's dark eyes watched him. "Nightmares? It must be hard."
Menma swallowed. "Yes.…But I think it might be more then just a nightmare. I saw something about the Uchiha's." The words tumbled out. "I dreamt of death and great bloodshed.
I then told how I saw a man named Danzo planning with the village elders Homura and Koharu to paint the Uchiha's in a bad light. From convincing the third Hokage to move them to the compound and stopping them from supporting the Fourth during the 9 tails attack.
I also talked about how Danzo had multiple sharingans implanted in the parts of his body that were covered in bandages and seals to protect them from being detected.
All that made the three look at Menma with surprise and suspicion.
Fugaku spoke first. "You should be careful, Menma your dreams, they sound very vivid and real, but these are village leaders we are talking about. They love and want to protect the village and the people in it."
That's when I broke my child act, and I spoke like a adult in a child's body. I couldn't hold back how frustrating it was to dumb myself down so I can be understood. I wanted to save the Uchiha's so I need to say everything more straightforwardly.
"Lord Fugaku, you and I both know that's not true" Menma sad coldly.
Fugaku eyes narrowed noticing Menmas change in attitude.
"I believe I had prophetic visions, and from what I seen, Danzo is killing Uchiha's and stealing their sharingans. He has a clear disdain for the Uchiha's and wants to be Hokage. So he is using his political power to put a target on the clan, and has been making small moves to get you all massacred."
Shisui then spoke. "Let's say what your saying is true Menma, where is your proof?"
"You can find the proof. Just make him remove his seal and his bandages. Then you'll catch him red handed."
"But why would Lord Danzo have these eyes embedded in his body?"
"Menma said it before. Danzo wants to be hokage, but he needs power. He distrust the Uchiha clan so doing that will be taking care of two birds with one stone. But one of my questions is how he is able to use the sharingans?" Fugaku said.
"He wants to use Izanagi" Menma said.
That made the three look at Menma with surprise in their eyes.
"Wait your saying Danzo has a way to use Izanagi" Shisui said in surprise.
Itachi still calm and composed then spoke. "That would make sense considering the toll Izanagi takes on the user. But how do you know this Menma, you shouldn't know what Izanagi is?"
Shit...Itachi's is right. Only a small number of people outside of the Uchiha clan know how their sharingans work. It makes no sense that a 3 year old Jinchuriki knows this....Wait that's right I am a Jinchuriki