Konoha: The Absolute Justice of the Uchiha

Chapter 85 The Most Dangerous Person: Uchiha Ikezumi!

"Uchiha..."

This young-looking daimyo envoy clearly knew about the Uchiha clan.

After all, the other party is famous throughout the entire ninja world.

He suddenly asked again, "Is he alone? Or does he represent the entire Uchiha clan?!"

The Konoha ninja recalled for a moment and replied, "Uchiha Ikezumi is more like a lone wolf. He has always been very unsociable, even within the Uchiha clan, he is always eccentric. However, I heard that he has a police trainee by his side."

The daimyo envoy suddenly realized and smiled slightly, saying, "Since he does not represent the entire Uchiha clan, he is not a threat."

"This time, the Daimyo has sent one of the Twelve Guardian Ninja, 'Nango,' to be my personal bodyguard. He was once an elite ninja of your Konoha, and I think he was a Jonin."

"Nanwu"...

The Konoha ninja couldn't help but focus their gaze on a ninja with a very unique aura and a scar on his face among the group of people in front of them.

"However, Your Excellency, it is best to be cautious... It would be best to stay where you are and wait for a while. I will be back soon."

He kindly reminded him again.

……

Shortly after, in the Hokage's office.

Hiruzen Sarutobi, Koharu Utatane, Homura Mitokado... three of Konoha's four top leaders are gathered together at this moment.

The Konoha ninja who spoke with the young envoy earlier is also here.

Koharu Utatane snorted, "Hmph, young man, you're really too arrogant. I just casually made some polite remarks to him, saying that Hiruzen would personally come to greet him, and he actually had the nerve to take advantage of it."

Mitomon Homura slowly said, "After all, his identity is quite special. He is the second son of the Daimyo, Miyanoin Kyusuke. Relying on this identity, he believes that the Hokage should personally go to greet him."

While talking.

Mitokado Homura looked at Sarutobi Hiruzen and asked, "Hiruzen, what do you plan to do?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi, puffing on his pipe, pondered for a moment.

He put down his pipe.

He stood up.

"Then I shall go, after all, he is an envoy sent by a daimyo."

Hiruzen Sarutobi slowly said, "It hasn't been many years since the end of the Third Shinobi World War; the Nine-Tails' attack caused Konoha heavy losses; and last night's turmoil also severely damaged Konoha's vitality."

"Under these circumstances, Konoha needs the Daimyo's financial support even more. Using my reputation to secure more funding for other ninja villages will only benefit Konoha as a whole, and will not do any harm."

Hiruzen Sarutobi's righteous words almost brought tears to the eyes of the Konoha ninja present.

Koharu and Mitokado Yan, who were switching dorm rooms, remained expressionless.

They all knew that once the news spread that "the Hokage bowed to the Daimyo for the sake of Konoha's future," Hiruzen Sarutobi would actually gain even greater political prestige within the village.

"Oh right, Hiruzen..."

Koharu Utatane suddenly called out to Hiruzen Sarutobi, and said in a deep voice, "Are you sure you don't want to handle the matter between Danzo and Izumi Uchiha last night properly?"

"Uchiha Ikezumi is too unpredictable. Even if you have your own ideas, shouldn't you tell us?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi paused in his steps.

He exchanged a glance with Koharu Utatane and said to her in a low voice, "What I'm doing is to make Ikezumi more controllable. If he goes to war with Konoha, even if we manage to defeat him with all our might, Konoha will pay an extremely heavy price. For now, all I can do is keep him calm."

Koharu Utatane couldn't help but say, "Hiruzen, this kind of indulgence will only embolden Uchiha Ikezumi! Last night, he already disrespected you in front of so many people. What kind of trouble do you think he'll cause next?"

"Hiruzen, we respect your decision, but you really need to think it over carefully so you don't regret it later."

Hiruzen Sarutobi felt that the sentence sounded familiar. He almost reflexively blurted out, "I am the Hokage."

Hiruzen Sarutobi said, "I have considerations as the Hokage."

Having said that, he didn't continue the topic.

She turned and left under the watchful eyes of Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado.

……

The second son of the daimyo, "Kyusuke Oenin," suddenly caught sight of one of the strongest guards his father had given him, and a solemn expression appeared on his face.

He couldn't help but ask, "Nanwu, you used to be a Jonin in Konoha. Have you ever heard of the name 'Uchiha Ikezumi'? And I've never seen you show that expression before... Is that guy really that strong?"

"Lord Kyusuke, if he is referring to Uchiha Ikezumi from my memories, then he is probably a troublesome character."

One of the Twelve Guardian Ninja, 'Nanwu,' said solemnly, 'That guy was the Lava Release beast who was active in the Third Shinobi World War. It is said that countless powerful enemies died at his hands. Back then, he was a genius of the Uchiha clan with two bloodline limits, on par with Shisui of the Body Flicker Technique.'

"I've heard some things about him. Rumor has it that he believes in the righteous ninja way and can't stand the guilty. After joining the Uchiha Police Force, he has solved various cases one after another."

Hear this.

Yuenin Kyusuke pondered for a moment, then said with a playful tone, "He doesn't sound like a vicious ninja, does he? Isn't he a righteous person? If that's the case, why did that person just tell me to stay away from him?"

Nanwu took a deep breath and said in a deep voice, "Because his righteous ninja way disregards anyone's status or rank!"

"Even if Lord Kyusuke is the son of a daimyo, given his extreme personality, he will not hesitate to take action if he discovers that you are guilty of evil."

Nanwu reminded him, "Lord Kyusuke, Sarutobi Asuma returned to Konoha some time ago to attend his brother's funeral. He is now... most likely still in Konoha."

"For your safety's sake, I think it would be best to call him over as well, to protect you, Lord Kyuuke!"

Nanwu was not exaggerating.

If Uchiha Ikezumi sets his sights on Kyusuke Oenin, the son of the daimyo...

With his own strength...

I really don't have the confidence to stop that "Molten Beast".

That guy...

It's a monster!

"Hey! Nanwu, does what you're saying mean you're implying that Lord Jiuzhu is sinister?"

A retainer of Yuenin Kyusuke stepped forward and said with displeasure, "You'd better watch your position, Nango. You're just a ninja sent by the daimyo to protect Lord Kyusuke."

"Huh? Nanwu, are you even listening to me?!"

The Twelve Guardian Ninjas, "Nam-wu," had completely ignored every word spoken by this retainer.

He stared intently at a certain spot ahead with an extremely wary expression.

"Lord Jiuzuke..."

Nanwu licked his dry lips, one hand already resting on his ninja sword, his palm already damp with cold sweat.

He spoke solemnly, "I see you seem quite curious about that most dangerous person in the entire Hidden Leaf Village."

"What a coincidence! That Uchiha Ikezumi..."

"It's right in front of us!"

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(End of this chapter)