Konoha: Uchiha, I get stronger by causing trouble.

Chapter 76: The entire Konoha F4 makes their debut.

The next day, in the Hokage's office.

"Breaking into the Hokage Building and stealing the Scroll of Seals without permission, Kushina Uzumaki has gone too far this time!"

Koharu Utatane, one of the Naruto advisors, said seriously with her eyes narrowed.

Another advisor, Mitokado Homura, chimed in, "Indeed, this is the result of Sarutobi's continued neglect."

"I didn't expect Kushina to do something like that, but thankfully it didn't have too bad an impact."

"Furthermore, Kushina herself was qualified to view the Book of Sealing, since many of the forbidden techniques on it originated from the Uzumaki clan."

Hiruzen Sarutobi responded with a headache.

Although he arrived in time that night, news of Kushina stealing the Book of Seals still spread.

To avoid further repercussions, Hiruzen Sarutobi had no choice but to imprison Kushina for the time being.

As for Chiga, who witnessed the sealing technique, he was not imprisoned, but is currently being held at home and not allowed to go out, pending the outcome of the investigation.

"Sarutobi, this isn't about whether it caused any negative impact, nor is it about whether Kushina Uzumaki was qualified to view the Book of Seals."

"The key issue is that Kushina Uzumaki was deliberately trying to bypass the Konoha Police Force's patrols and the Anbu's defenses at the Hokage Building."

"This time it was stealing the sealed book, what about next time, a coup?"

"Don't make it sound so serious. If Kushina had the brains to stage a coup, I'd be overjoyed!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi, along with the two Hokage's advisors, Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado, had a heated discussion about Kushina stealing the Scroll of Seals last night.

The two advisors were in unison about Kushina's punishment: severe punishment.

Although Hiruzen Sarutobi was annoyed by Kushina's actions, he still said, "I understand. Then Kushina will be confined for six months, during which time no one is required to visit her!"

"This is way too light!"

The two advisors had been talking until their lips were practically worn out, but they hadn't expected Hiruzen Sarutobi to punish Kushina Uzumaki so leniently.

They weren't unaware of Hiruzen Sarutobi's indulgence of the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, but wasn't this indulgence excessive?

"No need for further explanation, I've already decided on Kushina's punishment! It's in the name of the Third Hokage!"

Seeing that the two were about to say more, Hiruzen Sarutobi immediately spoke up.

Upon hearing this, Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado's faces immediately darkened.

The Hokage is still the Hokage, and the advisor is just an advisor.

Their advisors only have the power to discuss and offer suggestions, not the power to make decisions.

This is precisely the main reason why they want to force Hiruzen Sarutobi to severely punish Kushina Uzumaki today.

Even though the advisors only have the power to discuss and make suggestions, they want this power to influence Hiruzen Sarutobi's decisions, or even make Hiruzen Sarutobi make decisions entirely according to their wishes.

"Danzo, don't you have anything to say today?"

At this moment, Koharu Utatane noticed Shimura Danzo, who had not expressed any opinion, and her expression immediately turned surprised.

Normally, Shimura Danzo would have already unleashed a barrage of attacks on Sarutobi Hiruzen.

She and Men Yan only needed to agree with her for a few words.

Unexpectedly, from the moment he entered until the conclusion of the discussion, Danzo Shimura remained completely silent.

She knew it! Today, she was the one leading the charge.

However, she also knew that if Shimura Danzo were to speak, he would definitely say something like that the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki needed to be handed over to Root for control.

Although the two of them would try to stop it, it would at least put pressure on Hiruzen Sarutobi, preventing him from letting Kushina Uzumaki off so easily.

Seeing that all three people's attention was on him, Shimura Danzo said in a deep voice, "Well, Sarutobi, I won't comment on how you deal with Uzumaki Kushina, but what about her disciple, Uchiha Chika? He has viewed the Scroll of Sealing."

Upon hearing this, the two consultants realized what was happening, and their eyes immediately lit up.

A new round of power struggles has begun.

"Yes, what's the deal with her disciple, Uchiha Chika? Didn't you, Sarutobi, say that you made Uchiha Chika your disciple so that Uzumaki Kushina could be more at ease?"

"I never expected that Kushina Uzumaki would be so unruly after only a few days of peace, and would act so recklessly for the sake of her disciple."

"And did Uchiha Chika instigate Uzumaki Kushina to steal the Scroll of Seals?"

"This issue must be thoroughly investigated!"

"I knew the Uchiha clan members weren't pure of heart, even a seven-year-old child!"

The questions made Hiruzen Sarutobi's scalp tingle. He pressed his palm down to quiet the two of them before saying, "We have already investigated Uchiha Chika. Stealing the Scroll of Seals was entirely Kushina's own decision, and it has nothing to do with anyone else."

"As for Uchiha Chika looking at the Book of Sealing, I have also investigated it. He only looked at the Flying Thunder God Technique."

"He had already applied to me for this forbidden technique, so let's just say he exchanged it for the merits of an S-rank mission!"

Danzo Shimura questioned, "Can you guarantee he only saw the Flying Thunder God Technique?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi was speechless, but still insisted, "Given Chiga's growth rate, he will eventually be able to exchange for the ninjutsu on the Scroll of Sealing."

Danzo Shimura then added, "Regardless of the circumstances, the contents of the Book of Seals cannot be viewed without permission."

"you mean?"

Upon hearing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi frowned and looked at Danzo Shimura.

"Memory sealing—luckily, one of my Root ninjas is skilled in this kind of ninjutsu. Bring him into Root to check if he's seen any other forbidden techniques, and we can also seal his memories at the same time!"

"No, you have no right to do that!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi suddenly stood up and said sternly.

Sending Uchiha Chiga into Root is not about sealing memories; once she goes there, she might never come back.

Furthermore, members of the Uchiha clan would never allow others to examine the brains of their clansmen.

This has crossed the line!

In response to Hiruzen Sarutobi's intense reaction, Danzo Shimura calmly said, "I've already sent people to do it! Ryuma and the other three should have arrived at Chika Uchiha's house by now."

A hint of confidence flashed in his eyes.

Danzo Shimura didn't believe a word Hiruzen Sarutobi said about the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki stealing the Scroll of Seals without permission.

The fact that the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki could do such a thing suggests that Uchiha Chika held a very important place in the Jinchuriki's heart.

Danzo Shimura had already missed the opportunity to control Minato Namikaze, allowing Jiraiya to seize the opportunity first.

Jiraiya was a true member of the Hokage lineage, a disciple of Hiruzen Sarutobi.

We absolutely cannot afford to miss out on Uchiha Chika now.

Only I can unleash the full potential of the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki!

(End of this chapter)