Naruto: Starting with Tsunade

Chapter 385 Kabuto the Pharmacist

a few days later.

Uchiha clan.

The Uchiha clan members gathered together to witness this historic moment.

That man is about to take over power from the current clan leader and become the new head of the clan.

After this, no one can say for sure what path the Uchiha clan will take.

Some simply hoped that this man could change the status quo of the Uchiha clan.

In the crowd, Itachi silently watched everything, his gaze falling on his father, murmuring "Father," before shifting his gaze to the white-haired boy.

He naively thought that Aokiji's return to the village would ease the situation, but he was wrong.

According to information received from the Hokage, Aokiji plans to disband the Konoha Police Force, clearly intending to fight Konoha to the bitter end.

In the past, the Uchiha clan wanted to fight Konoha to the death, and had no intention of throwing an egg against a rock.

But after Aokiji joined, things became much more uncertain.

Aokiji's strength was unfathomable, giving his clansmen immense confidence.

It is precisely because of this unfathomable strength that even though the village knew what big move the Uchiha were planning, they only adopted a cautious and wait-and-see attitude.

Standing beside him, his younger brother asked innocently, "Brother, now that Father isn't the clan leader anymore, will he have more time to stay at home?"

A ripple of emotion stirred within Itachi, and he replied with a sigh, "Perhaps..."

The handover ceremony was simple because the real highlight wasn't in that.

Some things are not suitable to be said publicly, especially not to be known by a young child like Sasuke.

It was nearing dusk.

Nanga Shrine, inside the secret room.

In the meeting hall, under the watchful eyes of everyone, Aokiji announced the disbandment of the Konoha Police Force.

Even though they had some prior knowledge of the matter through rumors, the Uchiha clan members were still shocked when they actually faced it. They thought Aokiji was just saying it out of anger, but they didn't expect him to be serious.

"Lord Aokiji, isn't this a bit too radical?"

The Konoha Police Force members present had a lot to say, after all, this was the culmination of their years of hard work.

However, this is only how it appears to outsiders.

Aokiji had communicated with the Konoha Police Force beforehand to ensure their safety.

Let them speak first, then you can offer your own reasons to refute them and shut them up.

Once the Konoha Police Force had no objections, the rest of the team naturally wouldn't have any objections either.

At the same time, it's also about creating a scene with the Lower Moon Uchiha, so that he truthfully reports to the Konoha higher-ups.

"I'm only trying to survive by putting myself in a do-or-die situation."

Aokiji said slowly, "People only learn to cherish things when they lose them. Otherwise, the villagers would never understand our goodness and the contributions we have made over the years."

With just one sentence, he instantly brought the situation under control, and everyone listened quietly to Aokiji's words.

Aokiji emphasized how inhumane the village was, focusing on evoking emotional resonance and stirring up the long-suppressed emotions of the clan. Seeing the emotional build-up was complete, Aokiji clenched his fist, raised it high to the sky, and, with great emotion, was about to swear:

"Let all Uchiha unite! In this revolution, we have lost nothing but our shackles, and we will gain the whole world."

"boom."

These words were like a bomb dropped on the tribespeople. The crowd, which had been silent for a long time, could no longer suppress their emotions and erupted in uproar.

Suddenly, the Uchiha clan had no more doubts.

Suddenly, the Uchiha clan felt that doing this was the right thing to do.

Suddenly, the Uchiha clan even felt that Aokiji was electricity, light, and the only myth, and they only wanted to support him.

Such a shock, such a profound impact.

It's easy to imagine what the Uchiha clan will do next.

"Lord Aokiji, you've said far too much."

"That's right, that's right."

"Konoha Police Force, damn it, I quit!"

……

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Amidst a chorus of voices, Aokiji perfectly persuaded his clansmen to give up their secure jobs, and in the process, boosted the cohesion of the entire clan once again.

In this atmosphere of unity and determination, even the Lower Moon Uchiha started yelling at the top of his lungs, probably so engrossed in the role that he almost forgot his own name.

When he came to his senses, he was a little dazed.

who am I?

What am I doing?

Recalling that burst of enthusiasm just now, the horse-headed man disguised as a Lower Moon Uchiha couldn't help but look serious, thinking to himself, "What a powerful ability to incite others; even I, a spy, was almost infected by it."

Admittedly, this was partly due to his work and getting too immersed in the role, but it also reflects just how high Aokiji's speaking skills were.

Hiruzen Sarutobi was considered relatively mild, but compared to Aokiji just now, he was practically a student still in school.

Aokiji, on the other hand, is a seasoned veteran of the officialdom.

I'm not afraid of the Uchiha having power, I'm afraid of the Uchiha having culture.

The reason why the Uchiha clan was not well received by the village in the past was not only because the village intentionally guided them, but also mainly because the Uchiha clan was not good at communicating with others.

Aokiji is the type who possesses both strength and culture, and is also extremely adept at manipulating emotions.

This information must be reported truthfully to Lord Danzo and the others.

Itachi glanced discreetly at the horse-headed creature hiding in the crowd, thinking that this guy would surely report everything to Danzo and the others.

He sighed, unsure of what to do next.

If things really turn out the same as last time, what choice should he make?

And what is Madara Uchiha doing now?

After the meeting, the horse-headed man immediately informed Danzo of everything that had happened.

Upon receiving the information, Danzo's expression darkened: "I understand. You may leave now."

"Yes." He knelt on one knee on the horse's head, disappeared from sight, and returned to his post.

Danzo slowly got up, walked to the mirror, lifted the bandage covering half of his face, revealing scarlet eyes with three tomoe.

It seems we need to obtain Shisui's other eye from Itachi Uchiha as soon as possible.

Itachi had been in contact with Shisui before his death, so he must have been on guard. It wouldn't be easy for him to make a move, so he had to be careful.

Inside the base, the lights were dim.

After hearing the message from White Zetsu, Obito thought, "Things are getting more and more interesting. It seems I'll have to retrieve my eyes this morning."

White Zetsu chimed in, "Indeed, Aokiji's strength is still a mystery. He's not easy to deal with, so it's safer to take back his eye."

Obito smiled.

Strengthening our power is one thing, but another is making this mess even bigger.

With Kakashi's Sharingan stolen, Konoha will definitely point the finger at the Uchiha clan.

Whether Konoha will believe it or not is not important.

The important thing is that the Konoha leadership needs a reason to deal with the Uchiha.

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It was dusk.

A little girl in a skirt tripped and fell while running. She clutched her knee, which had been scraped by a sharp stone. She said it hurt and tears welled up in her eyes.

At that moment, a warm feeling came from my knees, surrounded by a green light, which was a pair of glowing hands.

The owner of these hands was a young man with cylindrical hair, white hair, and a reassuring, gentle smile on his face.

"Are you alright...?"

This magnetic voice seemed to possess some kind of magical power. Under its comforting influence, a little girl found that the pain in her leg wound gradually subsided, and even more miraculously, the bleeding stopped. Then, a scab formed at a speed visible to the naked eye.

The little girl stared in disbelief: "How did they do that?"

"This is medical ninjutsu."

"Wow, that's amazing!" The little girl's eyes lit up.

The bespectacled man smiled shyly and said modestly, "It's nothing."

The little girl said with determination, "When I grow up, I want to be a medical ninja like my older brother."

The bespectacled man encouraged him, "Yes. I believe in you."

After exchanging a few words, the little girl waved to the man with glasses, saying, "Goodbye, big brother..."

Having done a good deed, the bespectacled man seemed to be in a good mood, showing a satisfied smile.

"Kabuto-senpai is so kind..."

A familiar voice came from behind. The pharmacist turned around and saw a girl wearing jeans and a ponytail. Her wheat-colored skin made her look even more energetic.

Kabuto called her name fluently. The girl was his junior, and unlike himself, she was a very promising ninja.

She has already been promoted to Chunin this year, which makes her even more remarkable, especially considering she is a woman.

He himself is still struggling to reach the rank of Genin this year.

"Are you free tonight?" The boy with the ponytail blushed slightly and stammered, "I found out a restaurant recently opened, and I heard the food there is really good."

When a girl asks this question, anyone who isn't an idiot can usually tell what's going on.

"Sorry, I have to study medical ninjutsu tonight," Kabuto Yakushi politely declined. "I want to try my best to pass the Chunin exam next time."

The girl with her hair in a ponytail said reluctantly, "Well, then you should work hard."

Kabuto apologized again and then walked past her.

The girl with the ponytail teased, "You're gone? Still spacing out?"

The girl with her hair in a ponytail bit her lip: "Why did he reject me again? Am I not good enough?"

The girl's companion shook her head: "I think it's because you're too outstanding, while Kabuto-senpai feels too mediocre and doesn't feel worthy of you."

"But I don't mind."

"But he minds. Men are always concerned about their image, aren't they? I think he'll only muster the courage to accept it after Kabuto-senpai passes the Chunin exam."

"Kabuto-senpai, you're so kind."

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Kabuto, carrying a plastic bag, easily made his way back to his inconspicuous home. He took out his keys, cooked himself a simple meal, and as an ordinary ninja, his nights alone were always so plain and unpretentious.

After finishing his meal and quickly washing up, Pharmacist Kotoko went to bed, covered himself with the blanket, closed his eyes, and prepared to fall asleep.

outside the window.

A gust of wind slipped in, lifting the curtain with a rustling sound, bringing a touch of chill.

Suddenly, as if sensing something, Kabuto yanked the covers towards the window and, using this cover, swiftly climbed out of bed, gripping his shuriken and assuming a fighting stance.

With wide eyes and an incredulous expression, he looked towards the window, or rather, at the figure leaning against it, his scarlet eyes gleaming with a sinister light against the backdrop of the shadows.

(End of this chapter)