Naruto: My Sharingan is about to burst!

Uchiha Kakuzan glanced at Shimura Danzo, who was still kneeling on the ground, but did not tell him to get up. Although Shimura Danzo was not young, he was still a disciple of Senju Tobirama and should have the strength of a beginner Kage. Although Uchiha Kakuzan looked down on this strength now, he felt that it would not be a big problem to make him kneel on the ground for a while (such as a day and a night).

Looking at Shimura Danzo, who was kneeling on one knee, and the Third Hokage, who had risen from his desk and was standing next to Shimura Danzo, Uchiha Kakuzan said directly, "About my control over you, no one should leak a word of it. You should remain the same as before, without any changes. Of course, all actions against me and the Uchiha clan must be canceled. You can find your own reasons, but don't arouse suspicion, understand?"

As Uchiha Kakuzan spoke, his tone grew increasingly serious, and by the end, his voice had risen several decibels, demonstrating to the Third Hokage and Shimura Danzo the importance he placed on the matter. They both assured him that they understood and that there would be absolutely no mistakes.

Uchiha Kakuzan was relatively at ease with the Third Hokage and Shimura Danzo. Although the two had different personalities and ways of handling things, they were both cunning old foxes with high intelligence and willpower, and they would not easily let others discover their weaknesses. If it weren't for the fact that the 'Kotoamatsukami' eye technique was too overpowered, these two old foxes would not have been defeated by Uchiha Kakuzan.

It's no wonder that Uchiha Shisui was so naive, so easily revealing his biggest trump card. The Third Hokage and Shimura Danzo were wary of 'Kotoamatsukami', so it was bound to bring him down.

After giving instructions on all the possible concerns he could think of, Uchiha Kakuyama breathed a huge sigh of relief. Today had been incredibly difficult; by taking a huge risk and controlling the Third Hokage and Shimura Danzo, he had essentially brought the entire Hidden Leaf Village under his control.

As for the other two advisors, Uchiha Kakuzan really didn't take them seriously. Not only did they have a low profile, but they also didn't hold any real power in Konoha. It was only because the Third Hokage was too soft-hearted that he tolerated their chatter in front of him out of consideration for their comrades. If it were anyone else, he would have dismissed them from their positions and sent them home long ago.

As for Konoha Village, Uchiha Kagakuzan didn't intend to make any major changes. After all, the reincarnations of Indra and Ashura were both in Konoha, and they would be needed to seal Kaguya Otsutsuki when she emerged. As for what Uchiha Kagakuzan was doing, he was, of course, just cheering from the sidelines.

Of course, if he were strong enough, he could also consider offering some warmth to Kaguya Otsutsuki, the poor thousand-year-old shut-in who had been sealed away for thousands of years. After all, everyone has a heart, and Uchiha Kaguyama is also very compassionate. It's definitely not because of Kaguya Otsutsuki's looks.

That's getting off-topic. Of course, while the main plot might not be changed, minor plot points can be altered. For instance, the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, is quite old and his energy is no longer sufficient to fulfill the responsibilities of the Hokage position. Considering bringing Tsunade back to the village and having this magnanimous one of the Legendary Sannin take over the Hokage position, we could consider whether the Hokage would be granted maternity leave. Of course, whether the Hokage would have maternity leave is a question that Uchiha Kakuyama would need to consider.

Thinking of this, Uchiha Kakuyama suddenly realized that the bespectacled girl, Yakushi Nonou, should be about to be killed by Shimura Danzo, who had made her fight with Yakushi Kabuto. He quickly asked Shimura Danzo, who was still kneeling on the ground, "Danzo, the walking priestess, Yakushi Nonou, is your subordinate, right? Where is she now? How is she?"

Danzo Shimura was taken aback, not expecting that Lord Uchiha Kakuyama knew about his trusted subordinate, Nono Yakushi. After a moment of hesitation, he composed himself and respectfully replied:

"As for Lord Qiushan, Yakushi Nonou is still on a mission outside. However, although she is very powerful, she has too much classified information. My subordinates are planning to make her and another intelligence ninja kill each other, and then I will finish them off and completely eliminate them."

Uchiha Kakuzan breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing that Shimura Danzo hadn't yet carried out his plan to eliminate Yakushi Nonou. It would be such a waste to kill such a beautiful and gentle girl with glasses. Moreover, having her in hand meant having the later-stage powerhouse Yakushi Kabuto in hand as well—this deal was far too good to pass up.

Furthermore, Uchiha Mikoto is now pregnant. Although the Uchiha clan has medical ninjas, they are still not as good as Yakushi Nonou. It would be good to transfer her over here to take good care of Mikoto. Of course, necessary safety measures should be taken before she takes care of Mikoto.

Chapter 64 Wood Release Ninja Yamato

Chapter 64 Wood Release Ninja Yamato

Uchiha Kakuzan, thinking that Mikoto needed care, instructed Danzo: "Regarding Yakushi Nonou, cancel the operation against her and bring her back as soon as possible. Since you don't trust her, then hand her over to me. When she returns, send her to my side; I have a use for her."

Uchiha Kakuyama paused, thinking that he had already completed the first stage of his 'Lightning Release Armor' training and needed to learn the second and third stages, but he didn't have time recently. Otherwise, he would have gone directly to Kumogakure and copied them using his Mangekyou Sharingan.

Thinking of this, Uchiha Kakuyama asked, "I need the second and third stages of the Raikage lineage's secret technique, 'Lightning Release Armor.' Do you have them in the village?"

When the Third Hokage and Danzo Shimura heard Uchiha Kakuzan's question, they both shook their heads. The Third Hokage continued to explain, "Kakuzan-kun, regarding the Raikage lineage's 'Lightning Release Armor,' our village only has the first stage. This is because the Cloud Village has a semi-public understanding of the first stage of the 'Lightning Release Armor,' mainly to select people with talent for this secret technique. Danzo and I have also studied this secret technique before, and it is indeed very difficult. We also tried to promote it on a small scale, but the results were not satisfactory. Therefore, we did not pursue the second stage."

"After all, the cost is quite high, and it might expose our spies who have infiltrated Kumogakure. As for the content of the third stage, it is said to be a top secret of the Raikage's lineage. They only pass it down orally and it is not recorded in writing, which makes it even less likely that we can obtain it."

Uchiha Kakuzan was also somewhat troubled after hearing the Third Hokage's words. After all, he had only mastered the first stage of the Lightning Release Armor. Without the second stage as a foundation, if he directly tried to copy the Raikage's third-stage, fully-fledged Lightning Release Armor, his body might not be able to withstand it, causing him to collapse.

There are only two options now. One is to obtain the second stage of the Lightning Release Armor. Once he has mastered it, he can directly copy the Lightning Release Armor on the Raikage. Although this is difficult, it is not too difficult because the Raikage lineage does not place much importance on the second stage of the Lightning Release Armor. The second option is to train his own body and increase his physical strength. However, this is more troublesome, not only inefficient but also time-consuming.

The good thing is that the strength of his physical body doesn't have a big impact on him, so he doesn't need to pay too much attention to it. Once he copies the Sage Body of the First Hokage, Hashirama Senju, he can solve the problem once and for all.

Uchiha Kakuzan rubbed his forehead and ordered directly, "Then bring over as many ninjas as possible who are infiltrating Kumogakure. However, their safety should be the top priority. There is no need for them to lose their lives for this secret technique."

Upon hearing Uchiha Kazuyama's words, the Third Hokage and Shimura Danzo replied in unison, "Yes, Lord Kazuyama."

However, the Third Hokage had a smile on his face. After all, Uchiha Kakuzan's way of valuing the lives of Konoha ninjas was very much to his liking. On the other hand, Shimura Danzo's face was indifferent. In his opinion, completing the mission was more important than their lives. As long as the mission could be completed, what did it matter if they lost their lives?

Having resolved the issue of the 'Lightning Release Armor', Uchiha Kakuyama was finally about to accomplish what he had been eagerly anticipating.

He looked at the two people in front of him and asked, "Now, can anyone tell me where our only Wood Release ninja is right now?"

Uchiha Kakuzan didn't mention Yamato's name because he wasn't sure where Yamato was. If Yamato was still with Shimura Danzo, then his name wouldn't be Yamato, but rather the code name 'Kō'. So, he decided to ask Wood Release directly, as that would be clearer.

Before the Third Hokage could speak, Shimura Danzo glared fiercely at Uchiha Kakuzan when he heard that Kakuzan was looking for a Wood Release ninja. He said as if he were complaining, "Reporting to Lord Kakuzan, that Wood Release ninja was originally from our Root organization. He grew up in Root, but recently Hiruzen Sarutobi kidnapped him from me. He should be in his Anbu now."

When the Third Hokage heard Danzo Shimura's complaint, he coughed several times, as if he had choked on smoke. After coughing, he immediately replied, "Lord Okiyama, that Wood Release ninja has taken a new name, Yamato, and is now on standby in the Anbu. Although I assigned you to the Anbu before, you were not in the same team as Yamato, so you have not had any contact with him."

Uchiha Kakuzan was delighted to hear that Yamato was currently at the Anbu base. He had the Third Hokage and Shimura Danzo under control, but he was worried that Yamato might be sent out on a mission and he didn't know when he would be able to return. In that case, his idea of ​​copying Wood Release would be a long way off.

Upon hearing that Yamato was currently at the base, he disregarded everything else and immediately instructed the Third Hokage: "Third Hokage, summon Yamato to an empty training ground right now. Tell him you want to test his recent training progress and have him unleash all the Wood Release ninjutsu he knows."

The Third Hokage, upon hearing Uchiha Kakuzan's instructions, had no objections and immediately followed them, sending someone to summon Yamato to Training Ground 15. Of course, not only the Third Hokage and Uchiha Kakuzan went to Training Ground 15, but Shimura Danzo also went. He couldn't leave yet; after Uchiha Kakuzan finished copying Yamato's Wood Release, he had other matters to instruct him to attend to.

Yamato arrived quickly. Not long after Uchiha Kakuzan and his group arrived at Training Ground 15, he arrived as well. Seeing Shimura Danzo nearby, he was so frightened that he hurriedly ran to the Third Hokage's side, half-kneeling and bowing, saying, "Anbu ninja Yamato reports to the Hokage." As for Uchiha Kakuzan, who was standing behind the Third Hokage wearing a mask and dressed in Anbu attire, Yamato assumed he was a bodyguard protecting the Third Hokage.

The Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, was as cheerful as ever, and instructed, "Yamato, don't be nervous. I called you here today mainly to see if you've made any progress recently. As ninjas, once we embark on this path, we must persevere to the end and not slack off. Just perform as you normally would."

With both his former and current bosses in front of him, it would be a lie to say that Yamato wasn't nervous. However, he took a deep breath to suppress his unusual emotions, bowed to the Third Hokage, and then strolled to the center of the training ground to begin demonstrating his Wood Release ninjutsu.

Chapter 65 Obtaining Wood Release

Chapter Sixty-Five: Obtaining Wood Release

Just as Yamato walked to the center of the training ground to demonstrate his Wood Release ninjutsu, Uchiha Kakuzan, who had been waiting for this moment, also activated his Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan, staring intently at Yamato, ready to copy his ninjutsu at any time.

When Yamato reached the center and felt that he wouldn't affect the onlookers, he unleashed his final form and began demonstrating his Wood Release ninjutsu.

Yamato then began demonstrating hand seals, progressing from simple to complex.

Wood escape·Wooden spindle wall

Wood Release: Silent Binding Technique

Wood Release: Great Forest Technique

Wood Release: Wood Splintering Technique

Wood Release: Kōan Enters the Palace and Drops Hands

Etc., etc

There are also many Wood Release ninjutsu. Following Yamato's demonstration, Uchiha Kakuyama learned them one by one, including defensive, offensive, clone/transformation, and finally, the one that allows control of the Nine-Tails.

As Uchiha Kakuzan mastered Yamato's Wood Release technique, the system that had been following him sent him a notification:

"Congratulations, host. You have learned the Wood Release bloodline limit through the eye technique 'Copying Eye,' occupying one learning slot. It is estimated that the Wood Release bloodline limit will be integrated into your body in 12 hours. Please wait patiently. During the integration period, slight discomfort is normal, please do not panic."

Uchiha Kakuzan was overjoyed to hear about the system's upgrade. This time, he had gained a lot, not only obtaining the Wood Release he had longed for, but also learning all the Wood Release ninjutsu directly, without having to look up information and learn it himself anymore.

After watching Yamato finish performing his final Wood Release ninjutsu—Wood Release: Four Pillars Clan Technique (Four Rooms and Two Halls Technique)—Uchiha Kakuzan couldn't help but sigh, even though he knew the outcome.

In fact, Yamato's Wood Release is already very powerful. With this Wood Release technique, Yamato has at least the strength of an elite Jonin. Moreover, it has offense, defense, control, and sealing abilities, so it can be said to be comprehensive.

But it also depends on who he's comparing himself to.

Another person who can use Wood Release is the God of Shinobi, the Hokage of the first generation—Hashirama Senju.

Hashirama Senju was capable of overwhelming the entire ninja world with his Wood Release technique. He only became a god in his time because he encountered Madara Uchiha.

Uchiha Kakuyama speculated that the difference between Hashirama Senju and Yamato's Wood Release was likely due to Hashirama's Sage Body.

If the Mangekyou Sharingan of the Uchiha clan represents the pinnacle of Yin Release, then Hashirama Senju's Sage Body represents the pinnacle of Yang Release.

Hashirama Senju's Wood Release should not be a bloodline limit composed of Earth Release and Water Release, but rather a bloodline limit elimination composed of Earth Release, Water Release, and Yang Release. This explains why, although both Yamato and Hashirama Senju use Wood Release, Yamato can only build houses, while Hashirama Senju can use the Nine-Tails as a toy.

Otherwise, how could Hashirama Senju have competed with Madara Uchiha, who possessed the Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan and the Complete Susanoo?

Think about it, aside from Hashirama Senju's Wood Release: True Several Thousand Hands (Thousand-Armed Avalokitesvara) which could destroy Madara Uchiha's Susanoo, everyone else would feel powerless when facing a complete Susanoo. (I couldn't even hit his knees if I jumped up.)

……

Yamato used all the Wood Release ninjutsu he knew, which took a toll on him. Even when he bowed to the Third Hokage, he was still a little out of breath.

The Third Hokage had already seen Yamato's Wood Release, so he was already aware of Yamato's performance. He smiled, praised Yamato, and sent him away to rest.

Yamato, being quite sensible, bowed to the Third Hokage and Danzo Shimura before obediently leaving.

As Uchiha Kakuzan watched Yamato's figure recede into the distance, he exclaimed, "This Wood Release is amazing! It's both offensive and defensive, and its effects are far superior to simple Earth Release and Water Release."

Hearing what Uchiha Kakuzan said, the Third Hokage sighed, "Yes, it's a pity that we only have this one Wood Release ninja left in our village. Wood Release is hard to awaken. In the Senju clan, only the First Hokage awakened it. Even his granddaughter Tsunade, with such talent and such a high purity of the Senju bloodline, hasn't awakened Wood Release." He then sighed regretfully.

Uchiha Kakuzan also sighed. Don't be fooled by the fact that there are countless people who can use Wood Release in the later stages of Naruto. If you observe carefully, you will find that those who can use Wood Release are either related to Hashirama Senju or connected to the God Tree. From beginning to end, the only people who can awaken Wood Release on their own, besides the legendary Ashura, are the first Hokage, Hashirama Senju.

Thinking of this, Uchiha Kakuyama frowned again and said hesitantly, "Yamato's Wood Release is indeed amazing, but its power seems a bit weak. It feels like he's only at the level of an elite Jonin, not even reaching the Kage level. You know, back then, Senju Hashirama used Wood Release to make his combat power reach the level of a super Kage."

Before the Third Hokage could speak, Shimura Danzo, who had been waiting nearby, couldn't help but say, "How can Yamato be compared to the First Hokage? He's just a defective product. We've estimated that Yamato's Wood Release is only about 20% of the First Hokage's. There's no comparison at all."

Seeing Shimura Danzo trying to get attention again, Uchiha Kakuzan said irritably, "I haven't settled accounts with you yet. We Uchiha's Sharingan are comfortable to use, aren't they? Izanagi is useful, isn't it? You were killed by me that day and then revived unharmed, using Izanagi, weren't you? Right now, under your eyepatch, isn't there another Sharingan from our Uchiha clan?"

Shimura Danzo was rendered speechless by Uchiha Kakuzan's barrage of words. He knew that he was not as good as Hiruzen Sarutobi in front of Uchiha Kakuzan. He did not expect that he would be so badly criticized by Uchiha Kakuzan just for interjecting. He had no choice but to shut his mouth tightly and stop talking.

Uchiha Kakuzan couldn't like Shimura Danzo in the slightest, even though Shimura Danzo claimed to be the root of Konoha and said that he did everything for the village.

Indeed, Shimura Danzo must have done a lot of things that benefited Konoha. However, based on what he saw, most of what Shimura Danzo did was for his own benefit. Danzo treated Konoha as his own, rather than as a member of the village. That's why Uchiha Kakuzan had such a bad attitude towards Shimura Danzo. If it weren't for the need to control Root and collect intelligence, and for the sake of the Third Hokage, he would have sent him to the Pure Land to see his teacher long ago.

Thinking of this, Uchiha Kakuzan seemed to have thought of something else and instructed Shimura Danzo: "Danzo, make a copy of all the Root ninjutsu, secret techniques, and information, and send it to me. Remember, all the information."

Chapter 66 Uchiha Izumi

Chapter Sixty-Six: Uchiha Izumi

Uchiha Kakuzan instructed Shimura Danzo: "Danzo, make a copy of all the Root's ninjutsu, secret techniques, and intelligence data, and send it to me."

Uchiha Kakuyama paused, then emphasized, "Remember, it's all the data, including the data from the experiments your Root organization illegally conducted. I'll compile it all for you."

After saying this, Uchiha Kagami seemed to remember something and continued, "I don't care about things outside the village, but from now on, there must be no more persecution of Konoha ninjas."

For those matters we're unsure about, hand them over to the mountain tribes. Let them examine the memories and then decide what to do. If you're so capable, use your skills against outsiders. Don't swagger around in the village, understand?

Shimura Danzo was surprised that Uchiha Kakuzan was quite familiar with what he usually did, and immediately got to the heart of the matter, so he had no choice but to reluctantly agree.

After finishing his business, Uchiha Kakuzan left the training ground directly. He now had control over both the Third Hokage, the ruler of Konoha, and Danzo Hitoshimura, the most likely troublemaker in the shadows.

In this way, the safety of Sister Meiqin and her child can be said to be greatly guaranteed.

Actually, when Uchiha Kakuzan learned that Mikoto was pregnant, he wanted to send her directly to the Takamagahara dimension to ensure everything would be safe. However, Mikoto refused, because that would make her no different from a prisoner.

Moreover, Sasuke Uchiha is about to go to the Ninja Academy. Sasuke's father and brother are on Uzushima Island and cannot be by his side. As his mother, Mikoto is also reluctant to abandon Sasuke and leave him alone in the village.

Therefore, for Mikoto's safety, Uchiha Kakuzan had no choice but to risk taking control of the Third Hokage and Shimura Danzo, ensuring Mikoto's safety in the village.

Now that everything was settled, Uchiha Kakuzan couldn't wait to return to Mikoto's side. With Uchiha Fugaku away, Uchiha Kakuzan, as Sasuke's teacher, naturally had to shoulder his responsibilities, and was definitely not worried about his Mikoto.

As the head of the Uchiha clan, and a powerful family with a thousand-year history, the Fugaku Uchiha family was indeed entitled to be served by maids and servants.

However, as a ninja clan that needed to fight, the Uchiha clan wanted to avoid having their minds corrupted by such superior treatment. So, even though he was the clan head, Fugaku Uchiha did not bring any maids to his home.

Actually, there are plenty of maids available. The Uchiha Fugaku lineage has pure blood and high combat power. They already have ordinary clansmen who admire the strong and have become their vassals. If they want maids, they can just choose from these vassal clansmen. They are not only useful, but also loyal.

Currently, the Uchiha clan's matriarch is pregnant, and the clan leader, Fugaku Uchiha, and his eldest son, Itachi Uchiha, are leading the Uchiha clan's elite forces to expand their territory. They are unable to take care of the family, so it is only natural to hire two maids to help take care of the pregnant matriarch and Sasuke.

So when Uchiha Okayama arrived at Mikoto's house, he saw that two pretty little maids had been added to the house—Uchiha Izumi and Uchiha Yo.

When Uchiha Kakuzan saw Uchiha Izumi, he knew that he had changed the plot once again.

Izumi Uchiha was also a genius. She and Itachi Uchiha were probably the same age, but she did not receive proper guidance, which is why her reputation did not become well-known.

In the original story, Izumi Uchiha was a young girl who had a somewhat ambiguous relationship with Itachi Uchiha, and a genius who was able to awaken the three-tomoe Sharingan at a very young age. However, she was killed by Obito Uchiha on the night of the Uchiha clan's massacre.

When Uchiha Kakuyama saw the two maids, he simply nodded without showing any unusual reaction. Yesterday, Mikoto had told him that she had found two maids to take care of her and Sasuke, but he hadn't expected that one of them would be Uchiha Izumi.