Konoha: The Soul King from the Uchiha Clan

Chapter 138 You guessed right!

"Hehe..."

"There are still some abilities in the ninja world related to the soul."

"For example, the Human Path and Hell Path controlled by the Rinnegan, the Impure World Reincarnation Technique, the Spirit Transformation Technique, and so on."

"I have never seen the power of fear to steal one's soul."

After a slight pause, the voice added another sentence.

"At least not in Madara's memory."

He did have a similar ability in his memory, but that was a long, long time ago.

"Black Zetsu, what brings you here?" Obito asked in a deep voice.

"The situation with Nagato has been temporarily resolved."

"Isn't your efficiency a bit low?"

"Our efficiency is not low. After all, we are the Mizukage who sealed the Three-Tails. It is not easy to control it without anyone noticing."

"Everything is set up, and barring any unforeseen circumstances, we should achieve our goal in the next few days."

The half-black, half-white body has its upper half mouth opening and changing shape, while the other half remains still, making it look very eerie.

"The abilities related to the soul are very strange, so we can't be careless. Obito, you'd better take Fei with you when you go."

If this guy dies, the plan will be much more difficult to execute.

"understood."

"Do you guys think it's possible that it's a power of the Mangekyou Sharingan?"

Remembering the strange abilities of his Mangekyou Sharingan, Obito had a sudden thought.

"If the other party has truly awakened the Kaleidoscope Sharingan, then it's very likely," Black Zetsu said.

He had once seen the ability to manipulate souls, which was the ability awakened by the seventh generation Indra's Kaleidoscope.

"He couldn't possibly awaken the Kaleidoscope."

"The intelligence coming in from below indicates that this person has activated the first and second tomoe after the deaths of his parents and teammates. He hasn't experienced any major setbacks since then," White Zetsu said.

"Tch, how did he get his three tomoe?" Obito scoffed.

"I'm not sure about that."

"According to the records, he traveled around the ninja world for more than half a year. It is estimated that he awakened his powers around that time."

"This person is well-liked in the Uchiha clan and Konoha, but doesn't have any particularly important connections."

"Without any particularly important bonds, and without having lost any bonds, it's impossible to awaken the Kaleidoscope."

Hei Jue said, "Alright, this question isn't worth discussing much."

"The ability is strange, but as long as you're not afraid, it's fine."

"Obito, are you afraid?"

"There is nothing in this world that I fear; all I feel for this world is hatred!" Obito said calmly.

"Ah Fei, are you afraid?"

"I know nothing of fear..."

Black Zetsu: "..."

Each one of them is more pretentious than the last, and they don't even know what fear is. As a soldier, White Zetsu's feelings of fear are indeed very, very faint, but that doesn't mean he has none at all.

While inwardly complaining, Black Zetsu outwardly said, "Isn't that enough?"

"The target's capabilities are now useless."

"The most urgent task now is to control the Mizukage. Tell me your plans; perhaps I can find something to add..."

"Fei, you say it."

"Let me know if there are any changes later. I'm a little hungry, I'll go get something to eat."

With that, a spatial vortex appeared, and Obito Uchiha disappeared from the room.

Black and White didn't care at all, and started "talking to themselves" in the room. One figure and two voices, an ordinary person might be scared sick by such a sight.

……

The next morning, Orochimaru's battle report was also delivered to Konoha Village.

The intelligence that arrived before Orochimaru's battle report was from Konoha's intelligence system, specifically from Root's informants in the interrogation department.

Not only Konoha, but other villages also have similar mechanisms.

The village leaders needed different information channels to verify the accuracy of the battle reports, which also served as a check on the frontline commanders.

After reading Orochimaru's battle report, Hiruzen Sarutobi frowned and pondered for a long time before finally deciding to agree to Orochimaru's recommendation.

Just as Hiruzen Sarutobi picked up his pen to review the document, there was a loud knocking on the door.

"Please come in."

The office door opened, and Danzo, leaning on his cane, strode over after closing the door.

What are you doing here?

"I heard Orochimaru is going to recommend his disciple, that arrogant scoundrel who doesn't know his place, as his deputy commander?"

"Hmph, Danzo, your information network is quite impressive." Hiruzen Sarutobi said with a half-smile, a pipe dangling from his lips.

"Hiruzen, don't misunderstand. I didn't intercept the battle reports. The information was passed to me by Root informants planted at the front."

"He was one of the ninjas in the battle report transmission process," Danzo explained expressionlessly and methodically.

"Alright, if it's because Uchiha Gen offended you in the past, then you can leave."

Danzo forced a smile and said, "Hiruzen, I'm not that kind of shallow, petty person."

Sarutobi Hijiri took small puffs of his cigarette, smiling without saying a word.

Seeing this, Danzo realized that he had to get down to business.

"Based on the intelligence coming in from below, I believe this person is very well hidden; he is a cunning and ambitious individual!"

"You mean the legendary dragon-like summoned beasts and the ability to absorb souls through fear?"

During his pursuit of the Hidden Mist ninja, Uchiha Gen also absorbed the souls and lifespans of one Jonin, several Chunin, and more than a dozen Genin.

Because there was no deliberate attempt to hide it, it naturally fell into the sights of the Root and the interrogation department's informants.

"That's right!"

"This person has never shown his true colors before, including during the Nine-Tailed Night. Perhaps he feels he has grown strong enough to do so now."

"Being able to kill five Jonin from Kirigakure, including the Seven Ninja Swordsmen, shows considerable strength. They are probably not far from reaching the Kage level."

If Uchiha Gen, who was far away on the front lines, knew about Danzo, he would probably exclaim, "You guessed right!"

"Is it possible that he simply didn't possess that ability before?"

"It's undeniable that this is a possibility, but I think we should take precautions early and keep him in check."

"A fifteen-year-old deputy commander has risen too fast; I'm afraid he'll find it difficult to handle such an important position."

"Hiruzen, don't joke about the lives of the ninjas on the front lines and the outcome of the war," Danzo said with a serious expression.

"Since you already know the contents of the battle report, you know that Orochimaru is personally training him and praising him for his talent in management and leadership."

"Although I feel that Orochimaru has gone astray over the years, with him in charge, there are basically no mistakes."

"Isn't it normal for a master to praise his disciple?" Danzo scoffed.

"That's probably an exaggeration."

"As far as I know, in the Ninth Division of the Police Department, this person is basically left to his own devices and rarely gets involved personally."

"I understand what you're saying. So, did the Ninth Squad make a mistake?"

"Forehead……"

Danzo was speechless for a moment. There were no mistakes, and the system was operating normally. How could anyone say that his management ability was poor?

However, Danzo was Danzo after all, and he quickly came up with a reason.

"Perhaps it's because the vice-captain is so capable that no mistakes were made."

"He does not abuse his position as captain to be jealous of others' talents, but makes the best use of everyone's abilities and assigns tasks appropriately."

Danzo: "..."

Danzo was unaware of the saying "the word 'official' has two mouths," otherwise he would have sighed with admiration.

"Then I suspect this person might be the real culprit behind the mass deaths of death row inmates in the Land of Fire."

"According to the intelligence from below, none of the Kirigakure ninja's bodies had fatal wounds, and they all looked extremely terrified when they died."

"Our previous conclusion was that he died of a mental breakdown, but now it seems that he may also have died from losing his soul."

"And Hiruzen, don't you think toying with people's souls is far too evil?"

Tobirama Senju: "???"

"The two reasons you mentioned at the end were the main reasons why I hesitated for so long."

"But speculation is just speculation; there is no evidence whatsoever."

"When the death row inmate died suddenly, Uchiha Gen did not go far from Konoha; at most, he went out of the village to patrol."

"How could one possibly cause all the death row inmates in the Land of Fire to die one after another?"

"This is the entire Land of Fire!"

"How vast is the scope?"

"How many people are there?"

"How could one person do that?"

"This..." Danzo was speechless upon hearing this.

"Toying with souls is indeed somewhat evil, but it's done against the enemy."

"Aren't you the one who most advocates being ruthless and merciless towards the enemy?"

"Even if he possessed that ability before, no one in the entire Hidden Leaf Village has ever died in that manner."

"So, I finally agreed."

Danzo opened his mouth and said, "Yes..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi interrupted, "But he's an Uchiha?"

Danzo nodded silently.

"Danzo, your attitude towards the Uchiha is too extreme."

"Alright, you can go now."

"Hiruzen, I..."

"Speaking again would be settling a personal score."

Danzo: "..."

On the one hand, it was about settling personal scores, but on the other hand, he genuinely felt he should be wary.

I have a feeling that kid is not simple...

"Aren't you leaving yet?"

After reviewing the documents, Hiruzen Sarutobi noticed Danzo still standing there and couldn't help but frown.

"Hiruzen, you'll regret this!"

With a serious and earnest attitude, Danzo said, "I'd rather lose face than lose the battle."

Hiruzen Sarutobi: "..."

It's that same old line again. Can't you come up with something new?

Hiruzen Sarutobi waved his hand dismissively, as if shooing away flies, then lowered his head to continue processing the documents.

With a bang, seeing Hiruzen Sarutobi's attitude, Danzo turned and left, slamming the door shut behind him.

The ninjas near the Hokage's office were already used to hearing the noise.

Anyway, when Elder Danzo entered the Hokage's office, he slammed the door shut three or four times out of ten, so loudly that the whole floor could hear it.

Konoha's administrative efficiency is quite high; the appointment letter was sent to the front lines by 1 p.m.

(End of this chapter)