After my triumphs and defeats, I created multiple aliases across countless worlds.

Everyone knew that the Uchiha clan was most likely going to be forced into rebellion.

At this moment, an Uchiha ninja who had accepted a mission and left the village suddenly appeared.

This surprised the third generation.

"Uchiha Byakuya? Then it's alright..."

After seeing the name, the Third Hokage understood why.

Uchiha Byakuya doesn't seem to fit in very well within the Uchiha clan.

He seems like someone who can be won over.

With that in mind, Hiruzen Sarutobi smiled kindly and said, "As for this mission, you only need to investigate. If you encounter danger, you can abandon the mission, and the village will not punish you in any way!"

This is a fighting force that can be recruited, just like Itachi and Shisui.

So the third generation also became somewhat concerned at this time.

"I see."

"Need any help?"

As the third generation spoke, he took the pipe from his lips and looked at Bai Ye, asking a question.

"I want to see the Book of Seals!"

“…”

Nima!

I was just asking you if you needed help, and you think I'm a sucker? You immediately offer to show me the Book of Seals.

Why don't you just tell me you'll get the Hokage position?

After hearing Byakuya's words, the Third Generation almost cursed inwardly, but he still maintained a polite smile on his face.

"Well... I might consider it if I complete the mission..."

Although the third generation wanted to refuse, he felt that since he had already said it, he should also consider it.

It doesn't seem right to refuse directly; wouldn't that make me lose face?

"Okay, I'll come back and check after I finish my task!"

With that, Bai Ye picked up the mission scroll and left.

Looking at Bai Ye's retreating figure, the Third Generation was completely bewildered.

no! ?

He just said he could consider it, but how did it become "definitely can watch" in Bai Ye's mouth?

Do you want to hear what you're saying?

"Sarutobi, I told you long ago that the Uchiha clan has wolfish ambitions. This guy actually wants to see the Book of Sealing. I think we should make our move sooner rather than later!"

After Bai Ye left, Danzo slowly emerged from the darkness, glanced at the Uchiha clan members, and said coldly.

He heard the entire conversation between the two of them.

In his view, the fact that this Uchiha dared to make this request meant that he was probably instructed to do so by someone from the Uchiha clan.

That’s right!

It's exactly what I expected!

The Uchiha clan is a menace!

"Danzo, I told you, don't put any more pressure on the Uchiha clan while there's still room for maneuver!"

The Third Hokage was not as extreme towards the Uchiha clan as Danzo.

He also wanted to divide the Uchiha clan, but he didn't want to be wiped out by the Uchiha clan directly.

After all, this is an extremely powerful fighting force.

Once the Uchiha clan is wiped out, it's easy to imagine that Konoha will fall into a state of weakness.

The situation in Kirigakure is unknown; since the country closed itself off from the world, very few people know anything about Kirigakure.

It wasn't that no ninjas had gone to investigate before, but most of them died there, and those who returned alive didn't bring back much information.

The three ninja villages of Iwagakure, Kumogakure, and Sunagakure are all eyeing Konoha covetously.

Once Konoha falls into weakness.

The other party is highly likely to take action, so if we think about it this way, the greatest benefit for the Third Hokage would be if the Uchiha were to split up rather than be exterminated.

However, Hiruzen Sarutobi was probably aware of the Uchiha clan's recent attitude and Danzo's underhanded actions.

However, he is getting old and it is impossible for him to control Konoha as he used to.

He needed to rely on Danzo to control Konoha, which is why he tolerated Danzo.

The root has become too big to be cut off!

However, Hiruzen Sarutobi would not allow Danzo to do certain things that touched on fundamental issues.

At least when it comes to wiping out a clan, I won't take action until I've thought it through.

"Is it even necessary? In my opinion, the Uchiha clan is a cancer in Konoha. Let Root take action instead. You just need to cooperate a little!"

Danzo continued his persistent admonitions, clearly intending to take action.

On one hand, he wanted to complete the Second Hokage's plan against the Uchiha clan, which he believed was the right thing to do.

On one hand, it was because he needed the Sharingan. Ever since he discovered the Uchiha clan's secret technique, his desire to destroy the Uchiha clan had grown stronger.

"Danzo, I am the Hokage!!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi slammed his hand on the table, stood up abruptly, and stared intently at Danzo.

"Sarutobi, you'll regret this!"

Danzo gave Sarutobi a deep look, his eyes filled with gloom, then turned and left.

If I hadn't hesitated back then, I would be the Hokage today!

Chapter 46 - Cultivation Inside the Time Chamber!

"The Uchiha clan... they're really troublesome..."

Picking up Uchiha Byakuya's ninja information, Hiruzen Sarutobi rubbed his forehead in slight distress.

He has always been hesitant in dealing with the Uchiha clan issue.

Subconsciously, they wanted to target the Uchiha clan, but they didn't want to lose the Uchiha clan as a fighting force.

However, he couldn't just stand by and watch the Uchiha clan become too powerful.

Although no one said it aloud, the village absolutely forbids any member of the Uchiha clan from becoming Hokage.

Everyone is intentionally or unintentionally distancing themselves from the Uchiha.

The Nine-Tails' rampage brought the already somewhat delicate relationships to the forefront.

The Uchiha clan can control the Nine-Tails!!

All ninjas fear that one day the Uchiha clan will control the Nine-Tails and do something to Konoha or to them.

This is also true for the third generation.

Moreover, the truth about who did this has not yet been found out.

Minato... If only you were still here...

Suddenly, Hiruzen Sarutobi also felt a pang of nostalgia for the days when Minato Namikaze was around.

At least if he were in that position at this moment.

Hopefully, the relationship between the Uchiha clan and Konoha won't deteriorate to this extent.

He is getting old, and after some time, he may not be able to suppress the Uchiha clan.

At that time, how many clans in the village could compare to the Uchiha clan?

Hinata?

That's even more impossible.

The Hyuga clan places greater emphasis on clan than the Uchiha clan.

The branch family will always serve the main family, and the main family... well, those old fogies are unlikely to be the case for Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Of course, it's also possible to provoke a conflict between the two families.

but...

This will only make Konoha weaker.

Compared to Danzo, who was willing to do anything to become Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi still had some principles.

"Let's go check on Naruto first..."