Naruto: The Information Broker from the Uchiha Clan.

Chapter 149 Exposure

"Cough cough cough..."

After the dust settled, Yun looked at Tokuma, who was still coughing, and asked, "Are you alright?"

Tokuma stood up and nodded: "No problem, but they seem to regard us as ordinary genin."

At this point, Tokuma looked at the caravan not far away: "Did you take care of the other two, Master?"

Yun shook her head slightly: "No, the other two enemies were killed by Hua and Quan themselves. I didn't lift a finger."

Without paying any attention to the stunned Tokuma, he returned directly to the caravan.

The caravan, which had been in chaos just moments before, had now been calmed down by old man He Yan.

The moment he saw Yun, before Yun could even ask any questions, he blurted out, "I really don't know why ninjas are targeting us. We're just ordinary traveling merchants!"

"This mission is more difficult, so I'm willing to increase the reward and write to the Hokage to raise the mission's level."

Yun looked at the old man and said, "Sometimes the saying 'old people become wise' is very true."

Before I could say anything, the old man had already explained the whole incident perfectly.

The fact that they were willing to upgrade the mission level and make up the compensation is enough to prove that they were genuinely unaware of this accident.

But he's just an ordinary traveling merchant, haha...

The old man was well aware that the Grell Stone was being targeted. However, he didn't know that the three ninjas had acted covertly, and there might be no future trouble.

If only ordinary Konoha ninjas were present at this moment, perhaps he would return to Konoha and reissue the mission.

But having already learned of Yun's reputation, the old man naturally wouldn't go to such lengths.

"You want us to continue this mission?"

Yun scratched his head and said, "Although I don't have any objections, this is the first time my students have carried out a mission outside the village, so you need to get their consent."

Upon hearing this, the old man immediately looked at Izumi and Hana, then stared at Tokuma, who had just returned. His intense gaze made the three of them shiver.

……

The previous earth-style technique only pierced the cloud's clone, but the carriage was not damaged. This shows that the opponent's chakra control is very precise.

Yun lay down on the roof of the carriage again, and the caravan set off once more.

"teacher."

Hearing this, Yun, who had been resting with her eyes closed, looked down at Tokuma and asked, "Are you worried?"

Tokuma shook his head slightly: "With the teacher here, both Izumi and the others know that there is no danger to our lives."

"But...am I too weak?"

There were three enemies who attacked the caravan earlier, but after the battlefield was divided, Izumi and Hana quickly ended the battle.

As for myself...

"ha……"

Yun, who had just sat up, yawned, rubbed his eyes, and said, "Is it because of the previous battle? But your opponent was the team leader, who was much stronger than the other two."

As he spoke, Yun glanced at the two people resting at the back of the caravan, pondered for a moment, and then said, "Quan's power is different from yours, or rather, it's incomparable."

"Awakening the Byakugan requires arduous training, and awakening the Sharingan in the Uchiha clan requires enduring pain. Sometimes, Uchiha who cannot withstand the pain will become mentally unstable."

"The price paid is different, and the power gained is naturally different as well. Izumi has already told you about how she obtained the Sharingan with its two tomoe, and the scene in that genjutsu, right?"

Seeing Tokuma nod, Yun continued, "The method of using genjutsu will no longer be effective in further developing Izumi's Sharingan. After experiencing it once, and given that the Sharingan itself possesses genjutsu abilities, it will be useless in the future."

"And your Byakugan, with its Gentle Fist technique capable of severing chakra pathways, combined with the 360-degree Byakugan perspective, could make you invincible within the Eight Trigrams Domain if your reaction time is fast enough."

After speaking, Tokuma paused for a moment, then asked directly, "Does Master have a method to train me?"

Yun smiled and said, "Do you know why I didn't make a move when we discovered the enemy? Besides testing you, I also wanted to see what you were lacking in actual combat."

"Tokuma, the Byakugan is the foundation of Gentle Fist. Since you haven't mastered Bagua Palm yet, what you need is reaction, the reaction to anticipate the enemy's moves. You need to be able to anticipate and counter everything you can see in your field of vision."

Anticipating the enemy's moves?

However, you can't predict what will happen if someone rolls their eyes; you still need to rely on your own reaction speed.

Tokuma looked up at the clouds: "After we return to the village this time, will you be able to give me special training, teacher?"

Yun nodded: "Don't worry, all three of you have plans."

……

The rest of the journey went smoothly, seemingly consistent with the information obtained under the illusion; the three people from before appeared to have indeed been secretly probing.

Based on the fact that the caravan in the original story, as Naruto recalled, never encountered any problems until he was fourteen, it's possible that he escaped this time because of it.

Three days later, having concealed their identities as Konoha ninjas, they escorted the caravan to its destination, and then Kumo led Tokuma and the other two back.

The rewards for the missions were calculated based on the B-rank mission rewards, and any changes to the mission rank were communicated to Konoha via telegram.

……

At this time, in Konoha Village.

After the Root was destroyed by Kumo using the alias Uzumaki Sora, its remaining parts were taken over by Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado after Danzo's death.

Like the Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo who had already died, both of them inherited the will of the Second Hokage Tobirama Senju.

Their fear of the Uchiha clan has never diminished in the slightest.

Furthermore, in recent years, as the Uchiha clan has escaped the clutches of the police force, it has gained more and more allies.

This is a situation that none of the three of them wanted to see.

"Hmm, is everything you reported true?!"

Mitomon Yan looked at Root, who was wearing a mask in front of him, his hand holding the document already bulging with blue energy.

The Root remnant called Hum replied in a low voice, "When Lord Danzo was still alive, Root had written records about the Mangekyou Sharingan of the Uchiha clan and the cells of the First Hokage."

"After the Mangekyou Sharingan of the Uchiha clan is awakened, frequent use will eventually lead to blindness. And this is evidenced in Itachi Uchiha's records."

"As for Uchiha Yun, judging from the number of times he has used his eyes, his vision should already be blurry by now."

Koharu, standing nearby, frowned and asked, "But judging from Uchiha Kumo's usual behavior, his eyesight doesn't seem to have deteriorated at all. Could it be...?"

Mitokado Homura nodded: "If what is recorded in this document is true, then Uchiha Un must have also conducted experiments on the First Hokage's cells."

Koharu Utatane pondered, "Experiments with the First Hokage's cells—this is something that was banned and sealed away by the Hokage's order many years ago! The Uchiha... dared to dabble in the First Hokage's power!!"

Then she looked at Hong: "Where is this experimental subject called Xin now?"

Hum bowed his head and replied respectfully, "After Root was destroyed by Uzumaki Sora, Orochimaru disappeared when he defected. And long before that, Shin was one of Orochimaru's test subjects who volunteered."

Orochimaru?

He defected from Konoha, was one of the Legendary Sannin, and was a disciple of Hiruzen.

The two, who knew Hiruzen Sarutobi's personality, exchanged a glance and both saw affirmation in each other's eyes.

Even though he was Hiruzen's disciple, he thought of their past relationship and believed that someone with such a constitution should not be allowed to wander outside.

Only the power that is in our own hands can truly protect Konoha!

"Go down."

Mitokado Yan's voice rang out.

Hum, who was bowing and waiting, was taken aback and raised his head slightly, seemingly puzzled.

Being a member of Root means being utterly loyal to Danzo. The reason these two are able to control the remaining Root members is largely because the Root members trust them to lead the remaining Root members and continue Danzo's will.

"My lords, everyone remaining in the Root is willing to serve you!"

Mitomon Homura's gaze fell upon Hum, cold and sharp, just like Danzo's earlier gaze.

"I said... you can leave!"

Under the intimidation of the superior, Hong took a small step back, then bowed and left.

……

"Should we tell Hiruzen about this, En?"

Turning to the dormitory, Xiaochun looked at the documents in his hand, and at this moment, she also felt a little panicked.

The Uchiha clan, Mangekyou Sharingan.

Those eyes, that power, weren't enough; they dared to dabble in the power of the First Generation.

If that brat named Uchiha Yun were to actually obtain it, and the powers of Uchiha Madara and the First Hokage, Senju Hashirama, were combined, who in this world could stop him?

In the entire Hidden Leaf Village, only a handful of people had ever witnessed the power of the First Hokage and Madara Uchiha.

That power, which is called divine, is unimaginable to those who have never seen it.

The Nine-Tails, which was under control, was wrapped in blue chakra armor, and was a Wood Release giant as tall as a mountain.

A casual strike landed, and it was an attack like a Tailed Beast Ball.

If such power falls into the hands of that evil Uchiha clan, Konoha could be destroyed at any moment.

That man named Uchiha Madara...

Koharu thought back to a long time ago, when she had just entered the Ninja Academy presided over by the Second Hokage.

At this moment, Mitokado Homura interrupted her thoughts: "No, don't tell Hiruzen about this for now."

Koharu looked at him and said, "But without Hiruzen's support, we..."

"laugh……"

Mitokado Homura scoffed, "Do you really think Hiruzen still has any power? How many of the Third Hokage's direct ANBU members have already begun to distrust him?"

"Furthermore, given Hiruzen's indecisive nature, the fact that the Uchiha are now hiding their true selves might make him take them for granted."

"You should know... the Sharingan and First Hokage cells of the Uchiha clan, the power of the Sharingan and Wood Release all in one person—how dangerous would that be? Especially since that person is an Uchiha!"

Koharu's brows furrowed; she understood the meaning behind those words.

It's important to know that even the Nine-Tails, the most powerful of the nine tailed beasts, was originally just a pet in the hands of the First Hokage.

Under the influence of Wood Release, Kurama (the Nine-Tails) was powerless to resist.

In this situation, the tailed beast inside Kushina's body is simply at the opponent's mercy.

"Yan, what's your plan?"

Mitokado Homura looked out the window at the Uchiha clan's territory, then shifted his gaze to the solitary old Hatake house in the village.

"We are not without experience in dealing with those who are stronger in terms of strength."

As he spoke, Mitokado Homura took out the documents in his hand: "The subtlety of politics lies in the balance between the various parties. If one party gains too much power, the balance will be broken."

"Konoha has only been a village for a few decades, but the horrors of the Warring States period are still remembered by the elders of every clan."

"That's why no one dares to let another Uchiha like Madara Uchiha emerge. Even the Hyuga, who received favors from others, are no exception."

Having said that, Koharu Tsurugi clearly understood what her old friend meant.

Indeed, the delicate nature of politics lies in maintaining balance.

With the power of Madara Uchiha as a deterrent, no clan could tolerate the birth of such an extraordinary power.

Once the Uchiha are separated from the group, they are much easier to deal with.

Will he resist?

Xiaochun, who was changing dorm rooms, asked the most crucial question.

Mitokado Homura shook his head firmly: "Uchiha Shisui and Uchiha Itachi will stop him. If it were the Uchiha of the past, they might have gone all out and fought to the death."

"But nowadays, since the war with Kumogakure ended, there have even been calls for a new Hokage from the Uchiha clan. Heh..."

"How dare an Uchiha who stole the First Hokage's power through human experimentation covet the Hokage's position?!"

"Given the current favorable situation for the Uchiha clan, neither Uchiha Shisui nor Uchiha Itachi would agree to a coup."

"These two aren't idiots. Given Konoha's current power, if the Uchiha were to stage a coup, both the previously defeated Kumogakure and the other three great ninja villages would inevitably seize the opportunity to act."

"They are also afraid, afraid that Konoha will have another Uchiha Madara. If that happens, they will be suppressed for decades again."

After he finished speaking, the meeting room fell silent.

After a long silence, Koharu Utatane looked at her old friend and said, "In that case, if that brat really did conduct experiments with the first generation of cells, then..."

"No."

Mitokado Homura interrupted her, "Speculation will always remain speculation. Judging from Uchiha Yun's eyesight, the other party's experiment may have already been completed. The laboratory... needs our help."

"The rejection reaction of primary cells is not so easy to eliminate. It only requires examining his body and cooperating with the laboratory to achieve the goal."

Upon hearing this, Koharu Tsurugi was taken aback.

"Shall we help him build a laboratory?"

Mitomon nodded: "Given his current prestige in the village, much like White Fang did back then, it would be very difficult to get him to confess without eyewitness evidence."

"Is that so?"

Koharu Utatane's eyes showed some struggle, but the name Uchiha was enough to overwhelm everything.

Then, there was silence in the meeting room.

……

On the streets of Konoha.

The sounds of smashing and looting came from the barbecue restaurant, followed by the shouting of a drunkard.

A short while later, a three-man squad from the security forces ran over, led by the Uchiha and followed by two ninjas from smaller clans.

"A series of light arrays!"

A simple barrier ninjutsu was activated with hand seals, instantly freezing the drunkard's rampaging figure.

Then, the leader of the Uchiha clan stepped forward and began to inquire about the specific situation.

In his drunken state, the drunkard arrogantly admitted to his actions and even asked what could be done to him.

If this arrogant attitude had been from a few years ago, the Uchiha would have been taught a lesson right now.

However, the Uchiha leader ignored his foul-mouthed provocation and instead took out the records, announcing on the spot the rules the other party had violated and the punishment.

The onlookers were all satisfied with the report, and the record was then divided in two, with one copy posted at the entrance of the barbecue restaurant.

Finally, they took the drunkard into custody, intending to take him back to the garrison to sober up.

After the group left, the onlookers began to murmur among themselves.

"I'd heard that the current security forces are different from before, but I didn't expect it to be true."

"Uchiha Kumo is a hero of the village, how can the Uchiha clan smear his name?"

"Speaking of which, nowadays every clan has its own security force, and it just so happens that the leader today is from the Uchiha clan."

"Lord Shisui's management is truly effective."

"That drunkard was lucky. If it were before, he'd be beaten up by now. Then we'd take him back, hehe!"

"If you ask me, that's exactly how it should be done. That guy just now, didn't he deserve to be taught a lesson?"

……

Amidst the murmurs, Koharu Utatane stood still and looked in that direction.

Is the Uchiha clan different now?

The bewildered old woman with the mask snapped out of her daze, and with her brows furrowed, she recalled her teacher's evaluation of the Uchiha clan.

Evil eyes, evil Uchiha.

They have eyes that can only be opened after seeing someone important die.

In this situation, how many normal people would there be in the Uchiha clan?

And there are no more Uchiha like Kagami from back then...

They transcend the narrow-mindedness of their clan, considering issues from the perspective of the entire village. It's just that there are too few Uchiha like that…

After clearing her mind, Koharu turned and left.

In any case, the Uchiha clan needs to be kept in check.

……

Border of the Land of Fire.

Because the Land of Grass is small, on the first night alone, Cloud led Izumi and the other two back to the Land of Fire.

At this moment, Yun also began to discuss the three's subsequent special training plan with them.

"Tokuma, your Byakugan can see a 360-degree range, and this ability is your greatest advantage when fighting an enemy."

"What you lack now is the ability to anticipate your opponent's moves. In addition to reaction speed, you also need to practice anticipating the next step of each of your opponent's actions."

This made Tokuma pause for a moment, then he asked, "How can one predict the opponent's next move? This kind of ability..."

Yun shook his head slightly, stood up, took out a kunai, slowly exerted force with his wrist, and then suddenly flung it out.

"call out!"

The arrow missed its mark on a tree trunk not far away.

"Do you understand?"

Yun looked at the puzzled Tokuma and then explained, "Although I can throw a kunai with just a wrist movement, my body subconsciously exerts force beforehand during this movement."

As he spoke, Yun took out the kunai again and demonstrated once more.

This time, Tokuma clearly saw the difference.

"Shoulder! Even if the teacher's wrist strength is sufficient, the shoulder still moved."

Tokuma understood, but then frowned and said, "But if we were to analyze every single tiny movement, that would be terrifying."

Yun shook his head slightly: "Might Guy, that guy has been researching a new fighting style recently because of my Sharingan."

"Because he only knows taijutsu and hasn't opened the Eight Gates, he has very low resistance to genjutsu. Therefore, he discovered that he could determine the opponent's upper body movements simply by observing their lower body movements."

"That way, he can hit me without looking me in the eye."

As soon as he finished speaking, the three people opposite him were stunned.

How is that possible?!

Is this kind of battle really possible?

You know, that guy doesn't have Tokuma's Byakugan, so he wouldn't have such a wide field of vision.

A moment later, Tokuma saw Yun's gaze and clenched his fist: "I understand, this is my next training direction."

Yun nodded and said, "It's not just taijutsu; you also need to understand the hand seals for ninjutsu. I'll have Kakashi help you with that. He's copied thousands of ninjutsu techniques, but I don't know if he has enough chakra."

……

(End of this chapter)