Naruto: Inheriting the Legacy of a Person Who Traveled Through Time

Chapter 62 Fighting Danzo with the Hokage

Naruto stared at Hiruzen Sarutobi with utter astonishment. This man, the Third Hokage who had brought him some of the few moments of warmth he had ever known and who was the only one in the village who cared for and loved him, was now completely oblivious to the depth of Hiruzen's intentions.

With Naruto's limited theoretical knowledge, he couldn't find a word to describe Hiruzen Sarutobi's vicious thoughts for a moment.

"This was Danzo's original plan to train Jinchuriki. Although you, Sarutobi-sensei, rebuked him harshly in front of everyone, you've actually been carrying out Danzo's proposal all along, haven't you?"

When Orochimaru accused him, Hiruzen Sarutobi's age spots contorted, his face contorted in pain, yet he offered no rebuttal.

I really misjudged it back then.

Tobirama Senju's eyes were filled with disappointment. He never expected that Hiruzen Sarutobi, who had stepped forward in the face of danger and risked his life to draw away the enemy, would become like this after taking the position of Hokage.

"Wait a minute—you just said that he is not only the orphan of the Fourth Hokage, but also the only bloodline of the Uzumaki clan. How is that possible?"

In Hashirama Senju's memory, the Uzumaki clan was not only an ally of Konoha, but also established a ninja village with their own population. When Konoha was first founded, the two sides formed a permanent alliance, and the pattern on the headbands of Konoha ninjas was the Uzumaki clan's family crest.

Judging from Orochimaru's words, the entire Uzumaki clan no longer has a single pure-blooded member?

"When the Second Hokage sacrificed himself, Konoha faced an attack from the other three great ninja villages. When Konoha received news that the Uzumaki clan was under siege and needed reinforcements, the teacher not only failed to send reinforcements but also redeployed ninjas originally stationed in the Land of Water to other fronts, allowing the Uzumaki clan to suffer a multi-front attack. By the time Konoha defeated the enemies from other directions and arrived in the Land of Whirlpools, the Uzumaki clan had been completely destroyed. The remaining Uzumaki clan members preferred to scatter throughout the ninja world rather than come to Konoha to seek refuge with Lord Mito, which shows—"

Orochimaru let out a series of cold laughs at this point, the meaning of which was self-evident.

"This was a necessary sacrifice, and Konoha will forever remember the Uzumaki clan—"

Before Hiruzen Sarutobi could finish his weak and feeble explanation, he was enveloped by two unbearable pressures of chakra, causing him to sway and nearly collapse to his knees.

It can only be said that, under the corrosive influence of power, the once passionate young man has degenerated into a despicable politician.

"Naruto, are you alright?"

Seeing Naruto remain silent after learning the truth, and even his tears have stopped, Sasuke, who was beside him, supported his companion, a hint of concern appearing on his usually cold face.

"You are—Uchiha?"

Even though Sasuke hadn't activated his Sharingan, Tobirama Senju could still sense that familiar Yin-attribute chakra, not to mention that Sasuke was clearly wearing the Uchiha clan crest on his back.

"Uchiha Sasuke, the only Uchiha survivor who remained in Konoha."

Orochimaru, with an expression that suggested he was enjoying the spectacle, emphasized Sasuke's identity.

What?! Even the Uchiha clan—

Hashirama Senju spread his hands and covered his face, revealing a look of despair that he could not bear to look at the world.

Both the Uzumaki and Uchiha clans were powerful ninja clans with a history of thousands of years. Even during the Warring States period, they were able to carve out their own territory. How could they have been wiped out in just a few decades?

"Great-Grandpa, Second-Grandpa, you—"

Just then, a cry of surprise rang out. Tsunade, who had briefly left with Tetsuya's main body in an attempt to find out the source of the Wood Release, sensed a familiar chakra fluctuation and appeared in front of the Senju brothers.

"It's Tsunade."

Hashirama Senju smiled, pleased to see his eldest granddaughter, whom he had once spoiled rotten.

"Who is he? Could he be Tsunade's child?"

Under Tobirama Senju's sharp gaze, Tetsuya smiled slightly but remained silent.

"My elder brother's Wood Release, my sister-in-law's family bloodline—and the inherently evil Uchiha clan!"

As expected of Tobirama Senju, he could perceive Tetsuya's numerous bloodline limits with just his senses, as if there were no secrets in front of him.

Of course, Tobirama Senju would never discover the Miracle Master's seal located in Tetsuya's heart.

"Uchiha?"

Sasuke glanced at Tobirama Senju with utter confusion, then his gaze fell on Tetsuya.

With a swipe of his hand, Tetsuya removed both of his eyes, revealing jet-black pupils. He then activated his Sharingan, and his eyes were instantly replaced by crimson.

Therefore, this boy named Tetsuya not only mastered the power of Wood Release, but also possessed the Sharingan—

Tsunade trembled, feeling that her understanding of the ninja world had been completely overturned today.

"As expected of one of the three saviors chosen by fate, he not only survived human experiments, but also successfully fused several bloodlines into one."

Three saviors?

Hearing the puppet's high praise for the three boys, Class 0 instantly became the center of attention.

One mastered Wood Release and the Sharingan, another was a genuine Uchiha orphan, and the last one was the son of the Hokage, the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki?

"Let's go, while everyone's here, let's go see the source of the chaos that has caused so many tragedies."

As the puppet slowly rose and flew deeper into Konoha, everyone present, though filled with questions, followed it nonetheless.

By this time, the war in Konoha had been completely quelled. All the invading Sand Ninja and Sound Ninja had been captured by Wood Release. Many ninja noticed the commotion and, upon seeing the Senju brothers, Hiruzen Sarutobi, and Tsunade in the crowd, assumed they had discovered new enemies and followed them to the back of the group.

Seeing the puppet fly over the Hokage Rock, heading straight for Root's headquarters, Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes flickered a few times, and he had an urge to find an excuse to leave the group.

"Konoha's secret territory, no unauthorized personnel allowed."

With such a commotion, the members of Root could not possibly be unaware. One of the Root members leaped out and blocked everyone's path.

"I am the Third Hokage, get out of my way."

Seeing that everyone's eyes were on him, Hiruzen Sarutobi braced himself and stepped to the front, shouting loudly.

"We only obey Lord Danzo's orders."

A scene that made Hiruzen Sarutobi extremely embarrassed unfolded: the four Root members showed no intention of moving aside and remained firmly blocking the entrance.

"Get out of here!"

Tsunade suddenly leaped high into the air and unleashed a powerful punch towards the entrance, forcing the four Root members to jump up and dodge.

"Walk!"

The group rushed into the dark passage, their rapid footsteps breaking the silence.

On the other side of Root, Danzo, surrounded by more than twenty Root members, rushed toward another exit at an astonishing speed, showing no trace of his former frailty and need for a cane to walk.

Just as Danzo could see the sunlight at the exit, a ball of fire suddenly flew overhead and struck the stone wall in front of him, causing a large amount of rubble to fall and block the exit.

Danzo's body stiffened, his forward momentum came to an abrupt halt, and he slowly turned around, immediately seeing many familiar figures.

The First Hokage, Hashirama Senju; his teacher, Tobirama Senju; and also Hiruzen and Tsunade —

The entire underground was silent as the two groups faced off, neither speaking for a moment.