Naruto Immersive Replay, The Curse of the Sharingan

The meeting was extremely brief, lasting less than ten minutes.

Hiruzen Sarutobi succinctly reported on the serious incident in which Danzo Shimura blatantly disobeyed the Hokage's orders and forcibly took away Nagi Uchiha, whose adoption relationship had been officially confirmed by the Hokage, and pointed out the potentially serious consequences of this matter.

This includes the already tense relationship with the Uchiha clan deteriorating further, the loss of control over Root's power, and... the unpredictable risks that the child himself may bring.

The order was swiftly issued: immediately dispatch men to the Root base to pressure Danzo and demand the immediate release of the prisoners! At the same time, strengthen village security to prevent any potential unrest.

Many senior executives emerged from the conference room with expressions of anger and impatience, muttering curses under their breath.

"That Danzo! He's always causing trouble for Konoha!"

"Can't you just stay quiet in the middle of the night!"

"Making such a fuss over a brat from the Uchiha clan..."

The very few people who truly understand the inside story and have experienced that past event, such as Hiruzen Sarutobi, have a dark cloud hanging over their hearts that is far more complex than that.

Hiruzen stood alone by the office window, gazing at the Konoha Village outside, where more and more lights were gradually being lit as the village was disturbed, the pipe in his hand flickering.

His brow furrowed deeply, his mind uncontrollably replaying the horrific scene from years ago, on the banks of the Naka River, a scene classified as top secret...

At that time, the still young Uchiha Nagi, due to some unknown stimulus, suddenly lost control of her chakra and went berserk... This was no ordinary chakra disorder of a ninja, but a more bizarre and dark power!

The destruction and casualties caused are still chilling to recall, and that was the real beginning of her being listed as 'taboo' and under close surveillance.

The tragedy of that year must absolutely... must never be repeated!

What would that madman Danzo do to that child in order to obtain that power?! Forced experiments? Stimulating her power? Hiruzen didn't dare to think any further.

Chapter 250 - Showing Off

Although Konoha's commercial street is not as bustling as it is during the day, there are still some villagers and ninjas returning home late at night.

Mikoto Uchiha was taking Sasuke to buy some daily necessities. Sasuke seemed a little absent-minded, his gaze occasionally drifting towards the orphanage.

Just then, the hushed conversation of several ninjas nearby reached my ears unexpectedly.

"Have you heard? You know, that... the Uchiha orphan who caused such a stir before, the one who was adopted by the Haruno family..."

"What's wrong? What happened again?"

"It seems they were forcibly taken away by that 'Root' lord! Just now!"

"No way? Even the Hokage has given his approval, Danzo is just too..."

"Shh! Keep your voice down! Do you want to die? The affairs of those important figures are not for us to discuss!"

Sasuke suddenly stopped in his tracks, his face turning deathly pale. He didn't even notice the shopping bag in his hand fall to the ground with a "thud".

He abruptly turned his head to look at the source of the sound, his eyes filled with shock and disbelief!

Mikoto's face instantly darkened. She grabbed her son, who was about to rush over to ask questions, shook her head at him, and looked serious.

The mother and son looked at each other and saw great worry and anxiety in each other's eyes.

I've completely lost the desire to shop!

Mikoto immediately grabbed Sasuke's hand, ignoring the things that had fallen to the ground, and turned to walk as fast as she could towards the Uchiha clan's territory! She had to get back immediately!

That Danzo guy actually dared to be so blatant.

Sasuke rushed home, his heart filled with anxiety, wanting nothing more than to find his father or brother immediately to ask about your situation.

As soon as he stepped into the living room, he suddenly stopped in his tracks.

On the sofa in the living room sat a girl with rare pink hair and emerald green eyes. She was nervously twisting her fingers, clearly feeling nervous about being in Uchiha clan territory.

Sasuke's brows furrowed immediately, and a layer of frost instantly covered his handsome face, which inherited the best genes from his parents. His tone was undisguisedly distant and questioning, "Who are you? Why are you in my house?"

Sakura was anxiously worried about your safety when she was startled by this cold, accusatory question.

She looked up, and when she saw who it was, a clear look of amazement flashed in her eyes. What a...so handsome boy!

Short black hair, fair skin, exquisitely sculpted features, especially her eyes, which, even with displeasure, were still stunningly beautiful.

Are all Uchiha genes this excellent?

She paused for a few seconds before reacting, then quickly stood up and answered nervously, "I...I'm Haruno Sakura. Chief Fugaku asked me to stay here temporarily. Who are you?"

The name acted like a key phrase, instantly striking a nerve with Sasuke. Was this the commoner girl who adopted him?

Sasuke scrutinized Sakura from head to toe. Pink hair, green eyes, she was fairly cute... but otherwise, she was unremarkable.

He was dressed plainly, had an ordinary demeanor, and even his chakra aura was ordinary... There was nothing about him that could compare to Uchiha Sasuke!

What were you thinking? You'd rather choose such an ordinary guy than... even glance at him?

A burning anger, a mixture of jealousy, resentment, and being looked down upon, quietly smoldered within Sasuke, but on the surface, he maintained his Uchiha-style cold arrogance. "I am Uchiha Sasuke. You're the one who...adopted Nagi?"

His voice was steady, but if you listened carefully, you could detect a hint of suppressed bitterness that was almost driving him crazy.

"Huh? You know Nagi too?" Sakura asked, her eyes widening in surprise.

She never expected that this cool and handsome Uchiha boy would also know you, and she was once again amazed by the Uchiha clan's stunning good looks.

If you are the most beautiful and elegant girl she has ever seen, then this Sasuke in front of her is definitely the most handsome boy she has ever seen, without a doubt!

Sasuke didn't answer her question, but instead coldly countered, trying to find the reason behind Nagi's absurd decision, "Why...did you adopt Nagi?"

What he really wanted to ask was, on what basis?

Upon hearing this, Sakura's face fell, and she sighed heavily, "Sigh...this is a long story..."

"Then let's get straight to the point." Sasuke's tone was authoritative and uncompromising, showing no patience whatsoever.

Normally, Sakura would definitely be dissatisfied with this attitude, but at this moment, considering his stunning good looks and his concern for her, she reluctantly forgave his toughness.

So Sakura used her excellent language skills to explain how she accidentally went to the Hokage Building to pick up the Ninja Academy application form and how she was inexplicably given an extra strange form.

She vividly recounted her bizarre experience: how she kindly sent the child to the orphanage, how the old gatekeeper forced her to sign her name, and how she was finally notified by the Hokage's direct ANBU.

Sasuke initially kept a cold face, but as he listened, the frost on his face was gradually replaced by astonishment and disbelief. He thought that you had chosen this family, but he never expected that the truth behind it was so... absurd.

So...you didn't intentionally abandon the Uchiha clan, abandon...him?

This realization eased Sasuke's tension slightly, and he even felt a little sympathy for Sakura, since she was also an innocent victim of this misunderstanding.

This brief moment of emotion was quickly overshadowed by a deeper indifference.

Even if Sakura Haruno was unintentional, her unfortunate actions undeniably led to your inability to return to the Uchiha clan!

In a sense, she influenced and even changed your destiny!

Sasuke's gaze toward Sakura turned hostile again, tinged with resentment.

Sakura didn't notice the change in Sasuke's eyes. Her tone suddenly became low and dejected, and her emerald green eyes were filled with genuine worry.

"...It's no use saying all this now. I just hope Nagi is safe and sound...There are still so many things we haven't done together."

Hearing her tone, as if she had some deep bond with him, Sasuke's nascent sympathy vanished instantly. He no longer wanted to talk to this pink-haired girl!

With a cold face and without saying a word, he walked to the single sofa furthest from Sakura, sat down, crossed his arms, closed his eyes, and used every cell in his body to express an aura of 'refusal to communicate'.

Sakura is clearly not someone who can accurately perceive other people's emotions, or rather, she is currently in dire need of an outlet because she is overly worried about you.

Completely ignoring Sasuke's aura of coldness, she started talking again, even trying to strike up a conversation with him, recounting their shared experiences over the past two days.

"Hey, Sasuke-kun, did you know? The day after I adopted Nagi, the head of the Hyuga clan came to my house with a bunch of people! They were really aggressive! Luckily, Nagi is super strong! She immediately stood in front of me and left them speechless!"

"And another thing! Nagi seemed to be sick last night. Her body was so cold, almost frozen! I kept holding her, trying to warm her up..."

"Oh, right! I taught Nagi how to make cookies at noon today! Don't let her usual smartness fool you, she's terrible at making cookies! Even with my guidance, she couldn't learn! Haha..."

She talked on and on, her tone filled with lingering fear, worry, and a hint of intimacy from sharing a secret.

These words, to Sasuke, were like lit torches thrown into his heart, which was already brimming with jealousy and anger!

The Hyuga clan head is visiting? You're standing in her way?

Holding you tonight?!

Learn to make cookies step by step!

These incredibly intimate interactions... these scenes he couldn't even imagine... was Sakura Haruno showing off to him?! Was she deliberately provoking him?!

Sasuke's clenched fist trembled slightly from the force, his nails digging deep into his palm.

He suddenly opened his eyes, his dark pupils burning with barely suppressed rage, and abruptly stood up from the sofa!

"Enough!" he interrupted Sakura's incessant chatter in an icy voice, each word seemingly squeezed out from between clenched teeth. "I don't want to hear this!"

After saying that, he didn't look at Sakura again, turned around and strode back to his room, slamming the door shut with a loud bang.

The loud slam of the door seemed to shake the living room.

Sakura was startled by the sudden outburst of anger, stood frozen in place, and blinked.

After a long pause, she pouted and muttered under her breath, "What's with this sudden outburst of temper? Just because someone's handsome doesn't mean they can be so rude! Honestly..."

The slight fondness she felt for Sasuke because of his face vanished instantly.

“Nagi is still the best… Although she’s cold, she never loses her temper…” She hugged her knees, buried her face in them, and missed the girl in black who was nowhere to be found at the moment even more.

Inside the room, Sasuke Uchiha leaned against the cold door, his chest heaving violently. Sakura Haruno's boastful words echoed repeatedly in his mind, and jealousy almost consumed him.

You actually had so many...so many...with that pink-haired girl...No! Absolutely not!

As you lie on Itachi's back, you can clearly feel the tension in the boy's not-so-broad back and his rapid heartbeat.

Turning your head slightly to look at the Root ninjas getting closer and closer behind you, you said calmly, "Put me down. Their target is me; they won't do anything to me."

Continuing down this path will only put Itachi in danger as well.

Itachi pursed his lips and didn't answer, but instead tightened his grip on your arm, expressing his refusal through his actions.

His mind raced, calculating escape routes and the potential drain on his pupil power, even preparing for the worst.

A figure appeared at the fork in the road ahead. "Itachi! Are you alright?"

It was Kakashi Hatake. He spoke urgently, and although he called out Itachi's name, his Sharingan immediately fell on you on Itachi's back.

When his gaze fell upon the black collar around your neck, the tightly fastened shackles on your wrists, and the heavy chain around your ankles, Kakashi froze in place as if struck by a spell.

He has been monitoring you for the Third Hokage. He knows that you are special, dangerous, and need to be watched. He knows that you always wear a high-necked black cloak that covers your entire body all year round, and you have never taken it off even in the hottest summer.

He thought it was just a manifestation of your gloomy personality and reluctance to interact with others. He never imagined... that beneath the heavy cloak lay such a cruel truth!

You actually...have been wearing this kind of thing all this time?!

Does the Hokage know about this? Did he condone Danzo's actions, or... was he also kept in the dark?

Kakashi didn't know why he could think of so many things in just a few seconds.

Perhaps it was due to the long-term habit of watching him that he had unknowingly included you in his observation scope.

At this moment, witnessing the shocking restraints on your body fills me with indescribable heartache and overwhelming anger.

Seeing Kakashi's eyes change drastically in an instant and his body suddenly freeze, and feeling Itachi's unwavering determination beneath him, you understand.

These two... probably won't give up easily.

You said no more, but silently lowered your eyes, suppressing all your emotions back into the unfathomable depths of ice.

The pursuing Root ninjas had already surrounded them, but they tacitly made way for them.

Danzo Shimura, who had just left, slowly emerged from the shadows again, leaning on his cane.

His single eye swept across the scene, finally landing on Itachi's wary Sharingan, and he let out a low, mocking laugh. "Heh heh... As expected, the Uchiha clan is still so impatient! They dare to openly break into Root and demand someone over a 'weapon' that's been lost to the world?"

Itachi stared directly at Danzo, his dark eyes showing no fear, only a cold calm.

Even with Kakashi present, the situation remains extremely unfavorable against the Root elites who outnumber you far.

Danzo clearly wasn't going to waste any more time. He abruptly waved his hand and coldly ordered, "What are you waiting for! Take down these two ANBU ninjas who dared to trespass into Root, along with Uchiha Nagi!"

Just as the Root ninjas were about to make their move, "Stop!" Several figures suddenly descended like a gust of wind! Leading them was none other than Shisui of the Body Flicker Technique.

He arrived just in time with a group of elite Anbu members directly under the Hokage, forming a standoff with the Root ninjas.

Shisui rushed to Itachi's side immediately, his gaze quickly sweeping over You on Itachi's back. "Are you alright?" His voice carried a hint of barely perceptible urgency.

Chapter 251 Counterattack

When Shisui's gaze fell on the cold shackles on your body, his pupils contracted slightly, but almost instantly, he regained his gentle and calm demeanor, as if those things did not exist at all.