Konoha: We, the Uchiha, are ready to give up!

"Moreover, letting the Uchiha fight amongst themselves was actually a good thing, so I didn't think much about it at the time."

"But, who would have thought."

"Such a huge mess has been caused in just one day."

Hiruzen Sarutobi spoke softly.

Thinking about it made him frown.

How weird!

Normally, I would never agree to something without first understanding the situation.

But last night...

The news about Kaleidoscope shocked him greatly.

He subconsciously didn't think much of it, but now that he's come to his senses, he instantly realizes something is wrong.

Actually, let's not talk about him.

Even Nara Shikaku, upon hearing this, suddenly felt extremely distressed.

This tactic seems familiar!

Where have you seen it?

and many more.

Isn't this a traditional move of the Nara clan?

So, Kazama?

Thinking of this, Nara Shikaku's lips twitched involuntarily.

only.

His eyes darted around, but instead of revealing the truth, he inquired about it in more detail again.

Meanwhile, on the other side...

Hiruzen Sarutobi was quite cooperative in this regard.

The two chatted for a full half hour.

Subsequently.

Nara Shikaku fell into thought again, but Sarutobi Hiruzen didn't disturb him and just started smoking.

About a moment later.

Nara Shikaku sighed and said in a low voice.

"One coincidence is normal, two coincidences are understandable."

"But if there are too many coincidences, then it seems abnormal."

Let's stick to the facts!

“Under normal circumstances, it would take a long time to organize a faction from scratch.”

"Even if Shisui has the Kaleidoscope Sharingan, even if the Uchiha clan are all idiots."

"But to organize it in just one day, isn't that a bit too fast?"

"Uchiha Jin is a smart man."

“His methods since he took control of the Uchiha clan are enough to prove it.”

"Didn't he have any surveillance on these people who opposed him?"

"Absolutely impossible! I don't believe it!"

"But if these people are being monitored, how could Shisui have made such a big fuss?"

"Moreover, even if Shisui is found to have a problem, given Jin's status in the Uchiha clan, there are countless ways to deal with this matter."

"So, why?"

"Uchiha Jin clearly had many options, but ultimately chose this most brutal one?"

"Shisui isn't someone who won't listen to advice, and the two of them used to have a pretty good relationship..."

"If we choose to explain properly, we might be able to bring Shisui to our side."

"Jin is a smart man. Doesn't he think of these things?"

Shikaku is very smart.

He simply pointed out the unreasonable aspects without making any attempt to define them.

This is also why he has been able to gain the Hokage's trust for so long.

He never defines things himself!

He was merely helping Hiruzen Sarutobi think things through; he had absolutely no interest in how Hiruzen ultimately made his decision.

He defines himself as nothing more than a strategist.

Decision-making power.

They'll always be in Hiruzen Sarutobi's hands!

Meanwhile, on the other side...

As Nara Shikaku spoke, Sarutobi Hiruzen's expression grew increasingly grim.

He is not stupid.

If Nara Shikaku has put it this way and he still doesn't understand, wouldn't he seem incredibly stupid?

and so.

His face was ashen, and his whole body trembled with rage.

It's numb and tingling.

Following Nara Shikaku's line of thinking, wouldn't that mean Shisui was always Uchiha Jin's man?

These two kaleidoscopes are completely from the same line of work.

But the fact that the two of them fought today, isn't it all just a show?

And what about myself?

He was foolish enough to fall into the trap, and even just spent 200 million taels of silver.

You bastard, you're despicable!

Considering that Nara Shikaku was with 5.6, the fact that he didn't immediately start cursing was already quite a display of good manners.

After much deliberation.

He took a deep breath before speaking softly.

"Lu Jiu, I don't understand."

"What exactly does the Uchiha want to do? What is their purpose?"

"Just to rip me off a little money?"

"You know, a lot of people died in today's Uchiha conflict!"

“Even Uchiha Setsuna, an elder-level figure, is dead.”

"This can't be faked, can it?"

Yes.

This is also the thing he can't understand the most.

Even if the Uchiha clan wanted to swindle money from themselves, there was no need for them to make such a big fuss, right?

Setsuna was a senior member of the Uchiha clan. Although his strength wasn't top-tier, he was still a powerful user of the three-tomoe Sharingan, making him an elite Jonin in the village!

To gain my trust, you just cut it off like that?

Are you crazy?

Chapter 227 Hiruzen Sarutobi: What? I'm a victim of injustice?

Hiruzen Sarutobi, I can't understand him!

In his mind, Uchiha Jin was simply a madman.

But on the other side...

Nara Shikaku shook his head, then spoke softly with a smile.

"Lord Hokage, don't be in a hurry."

"In fact, I think Uchiha Jin can gain quite a lot."