'But, Hokage-sama?'

'Ah. '

A mocking smile appeared on Daohuo's lips.

The reason I'm the one handling things here is because the Eighth Elder dragged the Clan Chief to the Third Elder to demand an explanation!

'After Ara countered the ANBU who ambushed him, he was then surrounded and attacked by two Jonin?'

'Those old guys really have a big budget!'

'Are they bullying the Uchiha clan because they don't have any Jonin?!'

Thinking of this, the glint in his eyes grew even colder.

Chapter 29 Itachi, I Only Trust You

With the departure of Fugaku, Yatsushiro, and Tekka, the previously tense Hokage office gradually quieted down.

But the lingering anger of that clan still made the white-haired old man sitting in the main seat irritable, constantly puffing on his pipe. In no time, the smoke was about to engulf the entire room.

"The Uchiha are becoming increasingly arrogant and reckless. They're ignoring the rules and making a scene here!"

After a long silence, Koharu, who was turning the bed, was the first to break the silence.

The thought of the chaotic scene before filled him with resentment.

Although she was the only woman among the four people in the room, she possessed skills and abilities that were no less than the other three.

"We need to give the Uchiha a good talking-to again. The police department established by the Second Hokage has given them too much power, and their autonomy should have been abolished long ago!"

"Hiruzen, in the end, you're still too soft-hearted!"

Mitokado nodded in agreement.

Beneath his thin glasses, his gaze remained sharp.

Any ninja, or even any clan, that underestimates these two old men will suffer irreversible damage!

Upon hearing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi did not speak, but continued to smoke his pipe.

He is waiting.

We need that old guy who acted on his own to give us a reason.

However, such waiting is almost futile.

Leaning on his cane, Danzo Shimura sat silently to the side, seemingly an outsider. His single, half-closed eye even gave the impression of him about to fall asleep.

It should be noted that he is usually the most resistant and vocal opponent of the Uchiha clan.

If someone could wipe out this race, this old guy would definitely give it his full support immediately.

However, today, this radical old man showed no agitation whatsoever. Facing the indignant and furious Uchiha Eighth Hokage, he remained calm and composed, without uttering a word.

He left his teammate Hiruzen Sarutobi to bear all of this alone.

There is a clear boundary between the dark area and the root area.

But how could the Uchiha, who were already furious, care about such things?

"Danzo, aren't you going to say anything about this?"

Finally, the Third Hokage, unable to contain his frustration, took the lead in questioning the others.

As for the reprimands from the two advisors, he was already used to them.

It's practically impossible to directly take action against the Uchiha and completely scatter those guys.

Although the garrison missions in recent years have depleted some of the fighting strength of this number one clan, this clan seems to be blessed by heaven. Shisui, Itachi, and now Ara, given time, are all expected to enter the ranks of the strongest.

Moreover, not to mention the three of them, even among ordinary Jonin, there are dozens of people in that clan!

Which other race could possess such a foundation?

It's fortunate that Fugaku Uchiha wasn't Madara Uchiha; otherwise, would he have tolerated this slow, insidious process?

Under such direct questioning, Shimura Danzo finally snapped out of his detached state, his exposed single eye now filled with calm.

"I did nothing wrong."

These words immediately put Hiruzen Sarutobi in a bad mood, and his suppressed emotions surged up instantly.

He single-handedly bore the wrath of the Uchiha clan, while the instigator offered no explanation and tried to get away with it easily.

'Then there's no need for the Root to exist anymore; let the Dark Side take over.'

A cold glint flashed in the Third Hokage's eyes, and his continuous smoking of his pipe stopped at that moment.

"That Ara must be dealt with as soon as possible. He's different from Shisui and Itachi; you can't possibly control him!"

Seemingly sensing Hiruzen Sarutobi's chill, Danzo Shimura finally regained some of his former spirit, his one remaining eye meeting the other's gaze without flinching.

According to Ryoma Aburame's report, the opponent demonstrated impressive skills in taijutsu, counter-surveillance, and the Body Flicker Technique. His ability to escape an assassination attempt by Root members surpasses the strength of a typical genin.

Secondly, Gekko Hayate also brought back information that the other party was a rare swordsmanship genius who could master an A-rank swordsmanship technique like the Crescent Moon Dance in just five days!

In addition, his Ice Release Kekkei Genkai makes his ninjutsu skills seem innate.

The only thing lacking at present is practical experience and the development of eye techniques.

"But you failed!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi slammed his pipe onto the table.

This is the most infuriating part!

It's one thing to attack Uchiha Ara without warning, but after all, they created the impression that he was fighting privately with other Konoha ninjas, giving them an excuse to arrest him.

But the key point is that it failed!

They couldn't uncover any benefits or secrets, and instead exposed the clan's long-suppressed anger, which only further worsened the relationship between the village and the Uchiha.

"That's why I said long ago that the Uchiha are not to be trusted. If it weren't for Shisui's involvement, that little thing would have been gone long ago."

Danzo Shimura responded coldly.

"It's all because you've been too kind!"

He added earnestly.

"The Uchiha clan is not something you can suppress just because you want to."

With things having come to this point, Hiruzen Sarutobi had no choice but to compromise for the time being and abandon his rebuke. The immediate task was to discuss how to deal with the potential wrath of the Uchiha clan.

I heard that Ara was the only disciple of the Eighth Hokage of the Uchiha clan.

That seemingly gentle fellow is anything but gentle when it comes to doing things; he already has a fearsome reputation on the battlefield for that.

"Two dots."

"First, Shisui is untrustworthy, but his eyes are a good thing."

Danzo Shimura laid his cards on the table, his gaze icy as he watched the Third Hokage's reaction.

Very well, the latter, though frowning, ultimately said nothing.

Indeed, Hiruzen Sarutobi's trust in Shisui Uchiha began to decline, especially after the strange movement technique reported by the Root ninjas. Wasn't that Shisui's Body Flicker Technique?

Moreover, the ninjutsu called "Kotoamatsukami" is indeed the best way to resolve the Uchiha's rebellious intentions once and for all.

"Secondly, through Itachi's hand..."

Danzo's voice grew colder, and he only spoke half of what he said, but it was like a sinister venomous snake baring its fangs, sending chills down one's spine.

"He won't agree."

Hiruzen Sarutobi decisively rejected the idea.

He knew what the other party meant, but how could he possibly let Itachi deal with an entire clan?

"No, Itachi will agree, as long as he is given a little temptation."

"For example, his younger brother."

The one-eyed old man stood up, leaning on his cane.

"Of course, you'll need to guide me in this matter."

"Itachi, I only trust you."

After saying that, Shimura Danzo slowly walked out, leaning on his cane.

What started as a confrontation with him ended up being the easiest for him.

"Hiruzen, Danzo was right about how to deal with the Uchiha."

"They are no longer like Jing!"

Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado also nodded in agreement.

"let me think again."

Hiruzen Sarutobi picked up his pipe again, silently exhaling clouds of smoke, the obscure light in his eyes constantly shifting.

Chapter 30 What's the difference between this and killing us?

Uchiha Shisui stood at the street corner with a complicated expression.

As he watched the indignant city residents leave and the cheering guards, a pang of regret rose in his heart.

Things seem to have gotten a bit out of hand.

The relationship between the village and the Uchiha clan was already becoming increasingly strained, and now there is another point of contention.

This point of contention is the handling of the wasteland.

Thinking of this, Shisui's gaze shifted slightly backward.

The boy at the center of the vortex stood quietly behind her, his gaze wandering, seemingly lost in thought, as if all the chaos around him had nothing to do with him.

But if you really regret it, are you going to just watch two Jonin-level Root ninjas take Ara away?

He can't.

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