Konoha: Tsunade, I am the Hokage

Chapter 190 Yagura: Sigh! The Three-Tails is about to go berserk!

Evening, the Uchiha clan.

Outside Fugaku Uchiha's house, Mikoto Uchiha crouched down, smiling at Itachi Uchiha: "Let's go outside and play! I'll treat you to ramen today!"

"it is good."

The mother and son walked out side by side.

Not long after he left.

One by one, elders and high-ranking ninjas entered their house.

"Fugaku, you invited us here today..."

"Don't rush. I know what everyone has been thinking and feeling lately. This time, we're just sharing some intelligence we've gathered. Once everyone's here, we can talk about it more."

"Okay, okay."

The elders chuckled and sat down around them.

Actually.

These past few days, they've been waiting for Fugaku's attitude, holding frequent gatherings and meetings in an effort to force him to make a statement, and now it seems to be working.

The elders exchanged glances and nodded secretly.

After waiting for a while, Uchiha Yatsuho finally returned from the guard team and sat down in an empty seat.

At this point, Fugaku said, "I've already heard some of the rumors circulating within the clan. I've invited everyone here today so we can speak frankly and clearly, so we don't have to bring it up again next time."

"certainly."

"This will also prevent everyone from having different ideas and causing the family's strength to be scattered."

As Fugaku spoke, his gaze swept around the room, and a serious expression appeared on his face.

"First of all, there's the freckles..."

"Elders, you must have personally experienced or indirectly experienced that era. When Madara Uchiha was leaving, didn't you all choose not to go with him?"

Fugaku sighed, a look of helplessness on his face. "Why have you changed your minds now that time has passed?"

The group of elders looked at each other in bewilderment.

That's a very insightful question.

A moment of silence fell over everyone.

Finally, an old man coughed lightly and said, "Fugaku, that's not how it works..."

"Elder Yiji, please speak."

Fugaku did not stop him from speaking.

Uchiha Yoshiki was silent for a moment, then said, "Back then, Tobirama Senju hadn't yet risen to power and hadn't revealed his evil nature. We were deceived by the Senju brothers!"

"Elders, is this what you all think?"

Fugaku looked at the others.

Once the first one spoke up, another quickly followed: "Fugaku, what happened back then is in the past. The circumstances are different, and we cannot generalize."

"Yes, yes, why are we discussing things from back then?"

The elders spoke up one after another.

They realized they didn't want to talk about what happened back then.

A look of helplessness appeared on Yatsushiro's face.

"Elders, the person behind Obito now is very likely Uchiha Madara. Are you sure Madara doesn't hold a grudge? Back then, none of us went with him."

He finally understood.

These elders are truly foolish, thinking that what happened back then can be wiped clean by everyone, but why should Madara forgive them?

"Just because we're of the same race, he'll forgive us?"

Uchiha Hachimoku continued to ask.

The elders remained silent, but Elder Yiji said, "No matter what, we are all of the same clan. For the sake of the clan's continuation, we shouldn't resort to harsh words, right? Besides, Madara needs help too!"

"What if the other person doesn't have freckles? Or rather, what if they don't actually have freckles?"

Fugaku said calmly.

"What do you mean? Fugaku, do you know something inside?"

The second person to speak just now immediately brought the topic back to the forefront.

Fugaku gave the other person a deep look.

Uchiha Shinji.

Among the elders of the clan, he is considered one of the younger ones. He made many contributions during the Second Shinobi World War and is also the father of Uchiha Inahisa and Tetsuka.

He smiled and said, "Xinzhi, it seems that your opinion was very helpful in the elders' discussion. Why don't you sit in the front?"

Uchiha Shinji hesitated for a moment, then gritted his teeth, got up and moved forward to a seat. Before sitting down, he bowed, showing no sign of impoliteness.

After sitting down, he said, "Clan Head, I'm not trying to instigate, but the Uchiha clan and Konoha are indeed drifting further and further apart. For the sake of the clan's future, it's not a bad idea to consider another possible future."

"I understand, Shin-ji, you don't need to be too nervous."

Fugaku smiled faintly.

Uchiha Shinji's words will not disrupt his plans; on the contrary, they will provide a clever solution that will make the exchange easier.

He smiled and said, "Elders, Xinzhi's attitude should represent your opinion, right?"

"this……"

"right."

Yoshiki nodded.

He realized that these old men couldn't outwit the young men in terms of brains and reflexes, so it was better to let the younger Nobushi debate with Fugaku.

Uchiha Nobushi asked, "Clan Head, you mentioned earlier that the other party might not be the real Uchiha Madara. What do you mean by that?"

"People don't know much about Madara's situation back then, but one thing is certain: among the Senju brothers, Hashirama Senju is one thing, but Tobirama Senju..."

Fugaku looked up at the other person and said, "Do you think he's a careless person?"

"no."

Uchiha Nobushi thought for a few seconds, then shook his head.

Tobirama Senju...

Putting aside the adversarial stance, the other party is indeed very intelligent and cautious, and rarely makes mistakes.

It's highly unlikely that the other party would be negligent in matters concerning Madara's life or death.

"Everyone thinks Madara might be alive because they believe Izanagi could bring him back to life, but Izanagi has a time limit. Will Tobirama Senju make a mistake?"

Fugaku Uchiha's expression was serious.

Everyone fell silent.

"So, who do you think assisted Obito's defection?"

Uchiha Shinji didn't answer, but instead asked a series of questions in return.

Fugaku said, "Illusion techniques can be used to modify and control a person's memories and thoughts, making them believe that they are 'Madara.' And if Madara were hypnotized from a young age..."

"Everyone, what do you think a child raised like this, further influenced by Madara's secret techniques and illusions, will think of himself/herself?"

Fugaku put forward his own idea.

Uchiha Shinji didn't dare to answer and turned to look at the elders behind him.

This is a really difficult question to answer.

Yoshiki said, "Fugaku, that's just a guess..."

"No one can live that long. Hashirama Senju is dead, and even if Madara Uchiha were alive, he would be very old now. How could he possibly have the ability to do such a thing?"

Fugaku looked at Uchiha Yoshiki.

These clan elders simply felt that Madara was strong enough to stand up for the Uchiha clan, so...

"That's all for today's meeting. I hope everyone can stay clear-headed and not just think that Ban is strong and can help us."

"The person now might not be Madara; he could just be a fake. How could a fake possibly identify with the Uchiha clan?"

"He might not necessarily help the Uchiha clan."

"Even the real Madara Uchiha might hate us more than he approves of us, since we betrayed him."

After finishing his speech, Fugaku got up to see his guest off.

Uchiha Nobushi immediately asked, "Clan Head, what does the future hold for our clan?"

"Konoha, and it can only be Konoha."

……

Konoha, Anbu base.

While processing the documents, Kyohiko was also experimenting with the Amber Technique.

but.

Orochimaru has been coming much more frequently than before.

"Senior, don't you need to do any research lately?"

"I'm equally interested in Madara and the Uchiha clan, so I came to hear some new information."

Orochimaru sat down with a smile.

For them, creating a shadow clone is not difficult.

To put it bluntly...

He came here just to hear some gossip, nothing more.

Jingyan threw a scroll over.

Orochimaru took it and then couldn't help but laugh out loud.

It's very simple on the scroll.

The Uchiha elders held another "meeting" at the Nakagawa Shrine, this time under the surveillance of a group of ANBU members.

"These old men are all corrupt and stubborn, and they think they are doing the right thing. They are really stupid and ridiculous."

Orochimaru's lips curled up.

Then, leaning back in his chair, he chuckled and said, "Every family, organization, and village has a group of foolish, corrupt people like this, and unfortunately, war can't weed them out..."

"According to your theory, they should be silt, deposited at the bottom of the river, which ordinary water cannot wash away unless there is a flood."

Jingyan continued Orochimaru's words.

Orochimaru's eyes gleamed with excitement, and he licked his lips. "Will there be a flood in the ninja world?"

"I didn't know before, but now I feel that such a flood will happen sooner or later. However, before the flood comes, some people may have to go to the underworld first."

Jingyan said calmly.

Not everyone in the Uchiha clan is the kind of talent Konoha needs. Some are stubborn, corrupt, and power-hungry, and therefore not suitable to be considered collaborators.

For example, these foolish hawks.

Orochimaru chuckled and said, "I'm quite interested in the Sharingan."

"Give up."

Jingyan shook his head.

Orochimaru's expression turned serious. "You're not interested?"

"Of course I'm interested, but the Uchiha clan's emphasis on the eyes is undeniable, that's one reason. Secondly, the Sharingan places a very heavy burden on outsiders."

Jingyan explained his reasons for opposing it.

Orochimaru understood the logic, but—

That's the Sharingan!

Although he is not as obsessed as he was after meeting Itachi Uchiha, he is still full of curiosity and interest in researching the unknown.

In the past, he might have secretly started researching it, but now he can't turn on his own people...

A shackle was firmly placed on Orochimaru.

He sighed deeply, "Bloodline, what a thing to be both envied and hated!"

"I agree with your point of view."

Jingyan nodded.

At first, I thought Naruto was inspiring, but it turned out to be all about family connections and bloodlines.

"About Madara..."

"There shouldn't be any major chaos within the Uchiha clan. As for Madara Uchiha, there's a clear direction, isn't there?"

Jingyan pointed to the east on the map.

The Land of Water, the Hidden Mist Village.

……

The village, nestled deep in the mountains, was shrouded in a thick fog.

This is the norm in the village.

In the past, although Kirigakure was chaotic, it did not deviate from basic principles, and everyone tried and worked hard to make the village better and to correct some wrong rules.

But recently—

"Master Yuan, please take a look at this..."

"Full moon, please sit down."

The master sighed.

He glanced at the scroll in his hand, then tossed it aside, remaining silent.

Although this was the first time I had seen this scroll, I had heard about it before.

Two more members of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist have left.

The good news is that Hozuki Mugetsu also went, so at least they haven't lost those two swords yet; there are still six swords in the village.

only--

Attack Konoha.

This decision is absolutely insane.

"Elder..."

"no way."

The master sighed.

Hozuki Mangetsu paused, then asked, "What do you mean by 'no way'?"

"I can't change the Mizukage's mind. Perhaps this is his retaliation for Konoha's previous actions."

Master Yuan replied.

Hozuki Mangetsu looked puzzled and said, "But sending three people to attack Konoha, isn't that just suicide?"

Master Yuan looked at him, but this time he didn't say anything.

Hozuki Mangetsu paused for a moment, then fell silent.

Yes!

That Mizukage has never really valued "life," otherwise Kirigakure wouldn't be called the "Village of the Blood Mist." Furthermore—

If Master Yuan could persuade the Mizukage, he would have already persuaded the Mizukage to change his strategy.

Hozuki Mangetsu was filled with shame.

He stood up, bowed, and apologized.

"Master Yuan, I..."

"No need to apologize, Mangetsu. You are a rare genius among the new generation of our Hidden Mist Village. Live well, hone your abilities, and one day you will be a rival to the Mizukage."

Master Yuan patted him on the shoulder.

He didn't say much, but he said everything.

Hozuki Mangetsu was in a heavy mood, but when he looked up and saw the expectant expression on Genji's face, he nodded emphatically.

"I will!"

"Go do your work. Keep this information to yourself. Konoha shouldn't be making a move against us for the time being."

Master Yuan chuckled as he finished speaking, "If we were to take action again, it would be the same as before. Everyone needs to rest, and they also have to be wary of threats from other ninja villages."

Every village has its own difficulties.

This "Guardian Ninja" was undoubtedly a trap set by Konoha, who used the conflict between their ninja village and the two major clans to fuel and exacerbate the disastrous consequences.

Then, using this evil fruit, they defeated the guardian ninjas within the Land of Fire.

I must say, that was a brilliant move.

however.

Danzo's connection with Kumogakure, along with the conflict between Konoha and Kumogakure, will inevitably constrain Konoha's subsequent actions.

Kirigakure will have a period of respite to gradually resolve its internal problems.

This is also why Master Yuan is not in a hurry.

After listening, Hozuki Mangetsu pondered for a few seconds. Although he didn't quite understand, he nodded slightly and left the office.

They hadn't walked more than a few steps.

A splash of water appeared, and then the splash turned into a mirror.

"Full Moon, come visit me too."

"Yes, Lord Mizukage!"

Hozuki Mangetsu was startled, immediately responded, and then went upstairs.

A few seconds later, he knocked on the door.

Yagura sat in a chair and coldly tossed him a scroll.

"This task is yours to complete; do not reveal it to anyone."

"yes!"

Hozuki Mangetsu agreed, and then opened the scroll.

Immediately, a look of surprise appeared on his face.

The Three-Tails Jinchuriki is at risk of going berserk, so I'm tasked with monitoring him constantly?

"Lord Mizukage, if I leave..."

"I don't need to explain the importance of the Three-Tails, do I? Right now, you're the only one in the village suitable for this task. As for the Anbu, someone else will temporarily take on the role."

"yes!"

(End of this chapter)