In Konoha, they wiped out the Sarutobi clan at the start.

Chapter 37 The False Three Generations

"Then it's settled." Obito Uchiha turned to Zetsu and said, "Zetsu, I'll leave the task of setting up the barrier to you."

"I understand." Upon hearing this, Jue slowly merged into the tree and disappeared.

Looking at the spot where Jue had disappeared, Qianye used Mirror Flower Water Moon to sense it and found that Jue was still hiding in the giant tree. He sneered inwardly and added:

"And I'll leave that traitor Itachi Uchiha to you. After all, he's a future teammate, and I'm sure you don't want him to die by my hand right now. I'll fake my death at night, and I hope you can keep it a secret until everything is settled."

After saying that, Chiya's figure flashed and disappeared from Obito's sight.

They hadn't gone far when they quietly returned, releasing the illusion of a mirage.

Isolate the senses of the soil and the absolute.

Looking at the spot where Chiya had disappeared, until his Sharingan could no longer detect Chiya's chakra, Obito finally spoke, "So, Zetsu, is that guy gone?"

"I can no longer sense Chiya's chakra," Black Zetsu replied.

Upon hearing this, Obito breathed a sigh of relief, feeling a lingering sense of fear.

Ultimately, it was because I blindly believed in Kamui's abilities.

That was far too careless.

In just one round, Qianye realized the ethereal ability of his right eye.

And that incredibly realistic illusion.

It almost cost him his life.

If the other party had intended to kill him just now, without knowing Qianye's information, he might have really been doomed.

"Madara, what are you planning to do? Are you really going to recruit Chiya into Akatsuki? I have a feeling that he's a very dangerous being! The Body Flicker Technique is secondary; that level of genjutsu is beyond our previous understanding." White Zetsu asked Obito.

Upon hearing the name Madara, Obito immediately regained his usual composure. "Why not? At least for now, his interests align with ours. Besides, no matter how powerful Chiya is, he will ultimately appear powerless before the Rinnegan."

"That's true." Bai Jue did not refute.

"Black Zetsu, do you have any clues about the technique that Chiyo just used? That terrifying Body Flicker Technique is something that even the Fourth Raikage and the Fourth Hokage would find difficult to match." Obito at this time does not yet have the experience he had when he first appeared in the original work.

Black Zetsu pondered for a moment and said, "It looks somewhat like Sage Mode. But it's different from the Sage Mode of the three sacred sites: Mount Myōboku, Ryūchi Cave, and Shikkotsu Forest."

Not only did its appearance remain unchanged, but it also did not seem to be the power that was created by absorbing the natural energy around it and balancing it with its own physical and spiritual energy, as is the case with ordinary Sage Mode.

It is somewhat similar to Orochimaru's cursed seal, but it is more advanced. It seems to be released directly from within his body, causing his chakra to surge to an extremely terrifying level.

Of course, his base chakra reserves were also extremely high, at least reaching the level of an ordinary Uzumaki clan member.

"To be able to control such terrifying chakra, that's quite an impressive guy."

"Sage Mode, huh?" Obito muttered, his brow furrowing slightly. "It seems this guy has quite a few secrets. During tonight's battle, keep a close eye on him; I need detailed information. This guy is far too dangerous."

"I understand." Black Zetsu replied respectfully, and the pitcher plant slowly merged into the giant tree.

Chiya stood beside Obito and Zetsu. Having released Kyoka Suigetsu, he no longer needed to worry about being discovered by the two. Seeing that they kept their promise, he stopped being suspicious and turned to slowly disappear into the darkness.

Meanwhile, Itachi Uchiha had already changed into his Anbu uniform and arrived at the Hokage Building.

It was already sunset, and not only the Uchiha clan's territory, but the entire Hidden Leaf Village was exuding an unusual aura.

This morning, all the Anbu members who were originally monitoring the Uchiha clan's territory were removed from their posts and concentrated at the Anbu base, placed on high alert, awaiting the Hokage's orders.

Meanwhile, on the rooftop of the Konoha Hokage Building.

Hiruzen Sarutobi had his hands behind his back, and behind him was Itachi Uchiha, dressed as an Anbu ninja, kneeling on one knee.

"Have you made your decision, Itachi?" Hiruzen Sarutobi asked, his back to Itachi Uchiha, his eyes narrowed.

Itachi lowered his head and looked down, his tone filled with unprecedented determination, "Yes, Hokage-sama."

Starting tonight, he will bear the sin of slaughtering his clan, and the price he will pay is to protect his younger brother, Sasuke.

"This is my fault. I never expected things to turn out this way. Originally, I wanted to resolve this peacefully and didn't want to resort to force." Hiruzen Sarutobi exhaled heavily, then added, "You can rest assured about Sasuke. As long as I'm alive, I will ensure his safety."

"I am deeply grateful." Hearing this, Itachi Uchiha was deeply moved. After leaving these words, Itachi put on the Anbu mask and disappeared from the top floor of the Hokage Building.

Shortly after Itachi left, Hiruzen Sarutobi gently raised his hand.

Suddenly, two ANBU appeared behind him, kneeling on one knee. These two were no ordinary people; they were Hiruzen Sarutobi's eldest son and daughter-in-law, Konohamaru's parents.

"Go and prepare." Hiruzen Sarutobi's face was no longer as gentle as before, instantly shrouded in shadow, as he spoke in a deep voice.

The extermination of the Uchiha clan was Konoha's top secret. Even Kakashi and other members of the Anbu, who were directly under the Hokage, were not qualified to participate. They were gathered at the Anbu base to await orders, and only Hiruzen Sarutobi's closest confidants knew about it.

"Father, should we make a move?" asked Sarutobi Shinnosuke, the eldest son of Sarutobi Hiruzen, who was wearing a patterned mask.

Hiruzen Sarutobi hesitated for only a second before saying, "If Itachi and Chiya don't make it in time..."

He didn't spell it out explicitly, but it was already self-evident.

Although he didn't think Itachi would show mercy, the Uchiha was, after all, a large clan.

If they are discovered, it is possible that someone might escape.

Furthermore, if Chiya were to learn of Uchiha Izumi's death, he would undoubtedly go berserk.

If Itachi Uchiha hadn't been able to defeat Chiya after the Uchiha clan was wiped out.

Danzo will arrange for two elite Jonin from Root to make their move.

If we can't get it.

At that point, we'll need Hiruzen Sarutobi's men to step in!

This is the last line of defense.

Even Danzo was unaware of this.

"What if Itachi Uchiha hadn't killed Chiya?" Shinnosuke Sarutobi then asked.

Hiruzen Sarutobi did not answer, but simply closed his eyes, turned around, and went inside.

"I understand!" Sarutobi Shinnosuke understood his father's intention, responded, and then the two disappeared.

Meanwhile, the Shimura clan's territory.

"After tonight, the Second Hokage's long-cherished wish to destroy the Uchiha clan will finally be fulfilled in my hands."

Danzo stood on the stone steps, leaning on his cane, full of vigor.

Below him were hundreds of elite root soldiers.

P.S.: First update. Please vote for me! I originally planned two updates, but seeing that [Quasar] gave me 5k Qidian coins, I'll do three today.

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