Konoha: The Absolute Justice of the Uchiha

Chapter 68 I have rendered service to Konoha! I have shed blood for the village!

More than twenty Uchiha police ninjas subtly surrounded Danzo. The radical Uchiha members all wore angry expressions; even the moderates looked somewhat hostile.

Now that things have come to this, Fugaku knows that if he, as the clan head, doesn't step forward, it will be inappropriate.

He slowly walked forward, and as he passed by Uchiha Ikezumi, he paused, his lips moving slightly.

Speaking in a voice only he and Chi Quan could hear, he said, "Chi Quan, leave this to me. I know what you're trying to do, but I'm the head of the Uchiha clan, and I have a more suitable way to handle this. Besides, the Hokage and the others have arrived, and the Hokage doesn't want to see the village fighting amongst themselves."

Fugaku feared that Uchiha Ikezumi would cause even greater trouble because of her pursuit of "absolute justice".

Even though he knew that his words and actions would offend Uchiha Ikezumi.

But he knew even better that in this tense atmosphere, if Izumi and the Hokage clashed, he would have no way to control the radical Uchiha clan members.

Those radical Uchiha clan members will definitely help Izumi fight the Hokage!
That would be equivalent to Konoha and the Uchiha clan completely breaking off relations!

The tragedy of the "future" may happen sooner than expected!

The Uchiha clan cannot withstand this kind of turmoil.

Fugaku wanted to change the future in his own way.

Amidst a whirlwind of thoughts, Fugaku walked up to Danzo again, his gaze meeting Danzo's, who had a sinister expression.

"Lord Danzo."

Fugaku spoke in a deep voice, "Please give the Uchiha clan a reasonable explanation! The Uchiha clan has worked diligently for Konoha for many years. We are not lambs to be slaughtered. Where did you get your Sharingan from?"

As soon as Fugaku asked the question, a possibility suddenly came to mind.

Would it be more convenient to ask Chi Quan directly?
That ability to see through the evils of the past and the future...

It's impossible for anyone to keep a secret!

but……

After glancing at the devastation around him out of the corner of his eye, Fugaku decided that it was best not to drag Uchiha Ikezumi into this.

"explain……"

Danzo coldly swept his gaze around. Even surrounded by numerous Uchiha ninjas, he showed no fear, letting out a sinister sneer: "I'm the one who needs an explanation from you! What are you trying to do? Do you want to kill me and rebel against Konoha? Fugaku! What's the meaning of your aggressive attitude?"

"Danzo!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi's voice slammed in: "You do need to give the Uchiha clan an explanation—where did the Sharingan come from? You also need to give me an explanation—why did you engage in infighting, causing such widespread destruction in the village!"

Danzo's expression froze instantly, and he turned around to stare at Hiruzen Sarutobi in disbelief.

He couldn't believe that Hiruzen Sarutobi was actually on the side of the Uchiha clan!
Danzo clenched his fists so tightly that his teeth almost ground to powder.

Any explanation would be tantamount to submitting to the inherently evil Uchiha clan! Even a temporary act of submission would irritate him, making him want to kill several people to vent his anger!
"...Found it during the Third Shinobi World War!"

Danzo squeezed out the words slowly and deliberately, through gritted teeth.

What he said wasn't entirely wrong.

Apart from Shisui's Mangekyou Sharingan, the other Sharingan were obtained during the Third Shinobi World War when he sent Root ninjas to steal the eyes of Uchiha clan ninjas who had died in battle.

Hiruzen Sarutobi glanced at the Uchiha clan ninjas whose anger was rapidly rising, stepped forward, stood next to Fugaku, and said with his hands behind his back and a dark face, "Danzo! Those who died on the battlefield of the Fourth Shinobi World War, whether they were civilian ninjas or clan ninjas, are all heroes of Konoha!"

"Are you trying to desecrate the bodies of heroes?!" Hiruzen Sarutobi shouted. "They gave their lives for Konoha, and you actually want to use their corpses to achieve your own selfish goals!"

"I will never allow you, who have committed such a mistake, to remain in charge of the Root Organization! From this day forward, you are no longer the leader of the Root Organization!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi's voice was loud and filled with rage.

Everyone present could hear it.

Fugaku glanced at the Third Hokage beside him with surprise.

A high-ranking elder of Konoha was dismissed by the Hokage with just a few words? And in front of so many people? Is this the Hokage's power?!

The Uchiha clan ninjas frowned, sensing that something was amiss, but they didn't know what to say for a moment.

"Monkey! What are you saying?!" At this moment, the most agitated person was Danzo.

His anger toward the Uchiha clan was instantly transferred to Hiruzen Sarutobi.

"You want to dismiss me from my post?" Danzo's pupils trembled, feeling betrayed like never before, to the point that he called Hiruzen Sarutobi a monkey in front of so many people.

Danzo's hoarse voice grew louder: "Monkey! You have no right to say that! I have rendered service to Konoha! I have shed blood for the village!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi's rage intensified: "I am the Hokage of Konoha! I have the authority to dismiss anyone from their post!"

He said, enunciating each word clearly: "I am the Hokage!"

……

"Is the Hokage taking care of the feelings of us bloodline limit ninjas?" a Hyuga clan Jonin whispered in confusion at the far end.

"The Hokage is trying to kill three birds with one stone."

Hiashi Hyuga said expressionlessly.

He gazed at Hiruzen Sarutobi's retreating figure and said, "The Uchiha clan is unusually angry. Dismissing Danzo will somewhat quell their anger. At the same time, the fact that Danzo, who secretly stole the bloodline limit of a fellow villager, has been dismissed will indeed put us bloodline limit ninjas at ease a little."

"at last……"

Hiashi Hyuga looked at a young man from the Uchiha clan.

The other party is one of the main characters tonight.

"It's because the Hokage is doing his best to protect Danzo. Otherwise, given Uchiha Izumi's personality, he would definitely fight Danzo to the death. Last time, the Hokage intervened to stop them, but this time they clashed again."

"The Hokage can't guarantee he'll be able to arrive in time next time. He must sever the feud between the two sides. The best way is to dismiss Danzo and make sure he never shows his face again, or at least never meets Uchiha Izumi again."

Hiashi Hyuga's words made the Hyuga clan ninjas behind him seem thoughtful.

Does this mean that in the eyes of the Hokage, Uchiha Izumi is more important than Danzo?
"Lord Hiashi, tonight's farce... is probably over, right?"

A Hyuga ninja asked.

"Hmm." Hiashi Hyuga nodded slightly, his expressionless face saying calmly, "Logically speaking, it should be over soon."

—But…is Uchiha Izumi someone who plays by the rules?

The last sentence was not said by Riji.

He then got the answer.

……

"Third Hokage, have you had enough?" Uchiha Ikezumi's cold tone interrupted Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo Shimura's argument.

……

Hiashi Hyuga's expression turned complicated, and he sighed, "He's truly an unfathomable person; he's unwilling to follow the path of becoming Hokage."

"It seems like it won't be so easy to get back tonight."

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P.S.: These two chapters were published separately and weren't very coherent, so I felt like I'd get criticized (wiping sweat). I decided to just post the midday update all at once (hands on hips).

(End of this chapter)