Konoha: The Soul King from the Uchiha Clan

Chapter 142 Damn Uchiha! (4000-word long chapter)

The next day at 4 PM, halfway up the mountain at the Konoha camp, in the vice commander's tent.

A young ninja with an ordinary face, wearing a green vest, a light blue tight-fitting combat suit, and a Konoha ninja headband, walked towards the tent.

"Halt!" a Chunin on guard duty whispered.

"Please inform the Vice Commander that I have something important to report to him," the young ninja said with a smile and a slight bow.

"Wait."

The chunin who had spoken then turned and went into the tent, quickly coming out and saying, "Go in."

"Thank you both."

After expressing his gratitude, the ninja calmly entered the tent, and the two Chunin on guard duty tactfully chose a few positions to stand in.

"Greetings, Vice Commander."

The young ninja bowed deeply, his posture respectful.

Uchiha Gen, who was processing documents, looked up and sized up the young ninja before saying calmly, "What important matter do you have to report?"

"My lord, the Konoha envoy requests to see you," the young ninja said, bowing slightly.

"Konoha's special envoy?"

Uchiha Gen raised an eyebrow. Why would the Konoha leadership send a special envoy to see him?

Is there anything that can't be said face to face?

Where is Orochimaru-sensei?

"I don't know, I was only told to convey the message to see you."

Hmm, this is getting interesting.

If there is also a special envoy who wants to see Orochimaru, then what matter warrants separate meetings with the commander and deputy commander on the front lines?

Aside from matters where the interests of the commander and deputy commander conflicted, he couldn't think of anything that warranted a separate meeting.

If it's official business at the front, there's absolutely no need to meet separately; there's nothing shameful about it.

If no special envoy meets with Orochimaru, then the problem is even bigger.

What could possibly warrant the Konoha leadership bypassing Orochimaru, the commander-in-chief, and directly instructing him, the deputy commander?

He couldn't think of any other possibility besides the matter concerning Orochimaru.

Besides, Orochimaru seems more trustworthy, doesn't he?

Orochimaru was, after all, Hiruzen Sarutobi's apprentice. In the original story, even though Hiruzen Sarutobi discovered that Orochimaru was using fellow villager ninjas and villagers for human experiments, he couldn't bring himself to kill him.

Hiruzen Sarutobi may not have wanted Orochimaru to become Hokage, but he definitely had feelings for him, and those feelings naturally made them closer.

Orochimaru currently has no falling out with Danzo, but he still has Danzo as a partner.

Moreover, the Konoha leadership was well aware that this master and disciple were so close they were practically inseparable.

Asking him to target Orochimaru? Has he got his brain caught in a door?

Surely the Konoha leadership couldn't possibly be planning to send him, the vice commander, away from the front lines to carry out some special mission?

Is Konoha Village really that short of people right now?

No matter how I think about it, something just doesn't feel right...

When it comes to his intuition, Uchiha Genichi always preferred to believe it rather than dismiss it.

Thoughts raced through his mind, but on the surface, Uchiha Gen remained calm and asked, "When and where?"

The young ninja was overjoyed and quickly said, "Nine o'clock tonight, by Red Moon Lake."

Upon hearing this, Uchiha Gen looked troubled and said, "I am extremely busy today and I'm afraid I won't have time."

"Why don't you go to the appointment in my place and retrieve the message the special envoy conveyed?"

The young ninja panicked and quickly declined, saying, "Sir, you jest."

"There are some things I'm not qualified to know, and I don't want to know. The more I know, the more dangerous it is."

"Besides, the special envoy wants to see you, sir. If I go, I'm afraid it will be a wasted trip."

Uchiha Gen said thoughtfully, "What you said makes sense. It's indeed not appropriate for you to go, but I really can't get away..."

"I've got it. I'll just use a shadow clone to go to the appointment."

This bastard, why is he so difficult to deal with?

Fortunately, he was the most intelligent White Zetsu near the Konoha camp; any other White Zetsu probably wouldn't have known how to deal with him...

"My lord, shadow clones are prone to accidents on the way."

"Furthermore, it's disrespectful to the special envoy and offends the Hokage's confidant, which will do you no good."

Does he really have to go in person?

Something felt even more off, so I decided to test the waters a bit more.

"Don't worry, I'm very strong, the shadow clone won't have any problems."

"As for offending a member of the secret service..."

"Heh, even if they're close confidants of the Hokage, would the Uchiha care about a mere Anbu?"

"What can you do to me?" Uchiha Gen said arrogantly.

Damn Uchiha!

"Besides the Uchiha clan, they also have Orochimaru backing them up. How can a mere Anbu member compare to a Hokage's disciple?"

"I almost forgot, actually I'm the Hokage's grand-disciple."

Damn Uchiha!

The young ninja, unable to bear it any longer, suddenly raised his head, his expression cold and hard, and said in a firm tone, "Sir, this is not something to be discussed. You must personally receive the Hokage's orders."

"Furthermore, your recklessness could prevent me from completing the mission. Even if it means facing your retaliation, I will explain the situation to the Hokage!"

It's confirmed. There must be a conspiracy. How dare a mere Chunin spy from the Anbu speak to him like that?

Believe it or not, he'll directly assign them to a mission with a near-certain death.

It's the kind of thing where if one attempt doesn't work, we'll keep going until we're dead!

Why go to such lengths to trick him out of the camp?

Uchiha Gen recalled the information he had obtained from White Zetsu when he left Konoha, and a flash of inspiration struck him.

Could it be that Obito Uchiha is going to make a move against him?

Hmm... that's very likely!

Thoughts raced through his mind, and on the surface, Uchiha Gen's expression shifted, his face turning pale and then red, looking extremely angry, yet he was also mindful of something and dared not easily turn against him.

"Phew... I understand, you can go now."

Damn Uchiha, they're such spineless cowards, they only listen to force and never to be coaxed!

"Your subordinate takes his leave."

The young ninja bowed slightly, then turned and left with his head held high.

After the young ninja left the tent, Uchiha Gen activated his soul perception, and a soul with an aura completely different from that of a human appeared in his mind.

Ha, it really is a White Zetsu in disguise. It seems it really was Obito Uchiha plotting against him...

How should we deal with this?

Is it a do-or-die move or a more cautious approach?

If you go all in, it seems unlikely you'll get the Earth Destiny...

Although Obito Uchiha only had one Mangekyou Sharingan, it was enhanced with Hashirama cells and had almost no side effects.

Judging from his years of controlling the Three-Tails and Yagura, Obito's skill in genjutsu is definitely not low, so casting genjutsu on him would probably have limited effect.

If Obito were accompanied by White Zetsu or Black Zetsu to help disrupt his chakra in time, then his genjutsu would fail.

If the illusion fails, Obito's soul and lifespan cannot be extracted.

Go all in with the Spirit Transformation Technique?

This has a higher chance of success than the former.

However, Obito is a bit strange. When his will is weakened, he can be swayed by talk-no-jutsu, and when his will is strong, he can withstand the pain of being torn apart by the Ten-Tails!

Whether the Spirit Transformation Technique can cause Obito's consciousness to collapse and die is still uncertain...

To kill Obito, one would need to use the entire soul within the body; if one fails to kill Obito, one will suffer a backlash.

He has unlimited potential and a bright future. He'll have the good fortune of having multiple wives in the future. Is it really necessary for him to fight that bastard Obito?

If you win, all is well; if you lose, the consequences are unpredictable. At best, your soul will be traumatized; at worst, you will die!

He's not the kind of hero who would sacrifice himself for the ninja world...

The Flying Thunder God Technique is now feasible and can be used in combat for the first time.

If even Minato Namikaze's Flying Thunder God Technique couldn't defeat Obito, then it's even less likely that he could.

Corpse Demon Sealing?

The Soul Reaper is currently working for him in the ninja world. Summoning him would affect efficiency, but more importantly, it might not even be effective. Obito could simply hide in the Kamui dimension.

It may not be effective, and there's also the risk of exposure. The risk is not proportional to the benefit.

Obito is too good at escaping death, and Kamui gives him the ability to appear and disappear unpredictably. It's not wise to offend Obito and his group too much unless you're absolutely certain you can kill him...

Being targeted by such an enemy will not only make life uneasy in the dormitory, but will also make one constantly on edge, guarding against Obito's group's schemes and sneak attacks.

That's not very meaningful; it's better to keep quiet and make a fortune.

Since that's the case, then we should appropriately demonstrate some of our skills to make Obito back down and shift our focus away from him.

However, if Obito were to die from some of the techniques he had displayed due to carelessness, that would be an unexpected bonus.

A steady approach might bring some pleasant surprises, so this is the decision!

Having made his decision, Uchiha Gen felt at ease and began to focus on processing the documents.

……

At 8:40 p.m., a figure left the Konoha camp and headed northwest toward Red Moon Lake.

The weather is nice tonight; the snow has lessened considerably, and although there is still a cold wind, it is no longer so biting.

The full moon hung high in the sky, its bright light spilling across the earth like mercury. The snowflakes piled up on the mountains and plains reflected the disordered moonlight, dispelling some of the darkness and making the landscape appear exceptionally bright.

Uchiha Gen ran swiftly across the plains and leaped across the mountains and forests. His black trench coat with silver patterns fluttered in the wind, and his hair was tossed about. From a distance, his trail looked like an elusive black line.

At 8:53, only one kilometer away from Red Moon Lake, Uchiha Gen did not continue forward. Instead, he stood on the top of a tree with his arms crossed, silently admiring the winter snow and moonlit night scene.

At 8:59, Uchiha Gencai leaped up, stepping onto the bare maple forest to reach the mountaintop, and then descended to the shore of Red Moon Lake.

Red Moon Lake is roughly crescent-shaped, nestled between two mountains. The lake is now frozen over, and under the moonlight, it emits a faint glow. A figure stands in the center of the lake.

Upon closer inspection, one sees a tall, upright figure wearing a standard ANBU uniform, a white mask with blue patterns, a Konoha ninja headband, and his hands clasped behind his back.

The smooth ice surface is obviously nothing to a skilled ninja.

"Just in time, Vice Commander, you're certainly punctual."

"I've never been late," Uchiha Gen said with a faint smile.

Damn Uchiha, did you really think I was praising you?

White Zetsu, disguised as a Konoha ANBU ninja, thought to himself, but said on the surface, "Alright, let's get back to the point. Hurry up and take the stuff; this weather's a bit cold..."

After saying that, White Zetsu took out a scroll from his ninja tool pouch with his right hand, and a kunai that barely reflected light appeared on his left hand behind his back.

Upon seeing this, Uchiha Gen walked up to him and reached out his left hand to take it. The instant he picked up the scroll, White Zetsu suddenly attacked, his left hand kunai piercing directly towards his heart.

With a snap, Uchiha Gen grabbed White Zetsu's wrist with his right hand, his eyes transforming into crimson three-tomoe Sharingan as he instantly unleashed a genjutsu, trapping White Zetsu in its illusion.

With a release of his left hand, the scroll fell, his five fingers parallel, and with the enhancement of blue chakra, it pierced straight into White Zetsu's throat.

At the same time, a spatial vortex appeared behind Uchiha Gen, and Uchiha Obito, dressed in a black robe, swung his fan and struck the top of his head.

Obito's timing for the sneak attack was perfect; Uchiha Gen had no chance to dodge and was immediately slapped on the head.

Boom! Uchiha Gen's body exploded, and a violent shockwave carrying flames swept in all directions, cracking and melting the ice, and howling winds.

The White Zetsu, who had transformed into an Anbu member, was blasted away, revealing his true form, and landed motionless on the ice.

Obito Uchiha did not use Kamui, but instead used the Uchiha Fan to protect himself, and was completely unharmed.

The Uchiha Fan is a powerful ninja tool passed down through generations of the Uchiha clan. It is meticulously crafted from branches of the Divine Tree and is not only extremely tough but also possesses the ability to deflect chakra attacks.

"A shadow clone with added ingredients?"

"What a bunch of useless trash, they couldn't even detect the shadow clone."

Obito silently complained to himself.

Just then, two figures emerged from the snow by the lake, carrying gleaming swords, and walked towards Obito.

The figure was none other than Uchiha Gen in his true form.

Another figure was shrouded in a white cloak, his face was pale and bloodless, his eyes were golden, and there was a faint wicked smile on his lips. Who else could it be but Orochimaru?

To conceal one's strengths as much as possible, to ensure one's own safety as much as possible, and to eliminate Obito as much as possible, calling on Orochimaru is undoubtedly a good choice.

Actually, he was also gambling, but he was definitely not involved in the gambling underworld.

If Black Zetsu were here, he would definitely be able to detect them following him with his sensory abilities. White Zetsu doesn't have Black Zetsu's excellent sensory abilities.

Even if Black Zetsu is there, it doesn't matter. If he discovers it, he discovers it. If Obito simply escapes, the crisis will be resolved.

Obito didn't have any feelings for him, and he usually wouldn't be persistent with him when things got complicated.

If Obito doesn't run away, then he should jump out from the shadows and confront him.

As for a sneak attack?

I never imagined from the beginning that Obito's ability to survive was so strong that sneak attacks would be ineffective and would even seem petty.

How can we be petty in front of someone as powerful as Obito?

Seeing Orochimaru's figure, Obito knew that it would be difficult to successfully hunt him down tonight, but he still had to give it a try.

His character is Madara Uchiha, how could he retreat without a fight?

Most importantly, after spending so much effort and time, how can we waste it?

It appears to be a siege, but it's actually a two-on-two battle. Tobi possesses the power of the Mangekyou Sharingan and Wood Release, so he's not scary at all.

"How did you discover the problem?"

Uchiha turned sideways and looked at Uchiha Gen, who was walking over and looked quite familiar.

"You really want to know?" Uchiha Gen smiled slightly and tilted his head.

Obito Uchiha hesitated for a moment before nodding slightly.

"I'm not telling you..."

"If I told you something like this, wouldn't I be like Xian Er (a character from Journey to the West)?"

Uchiha Gen grinned and said meaningfully.

Obito Uchiha: "???"

The other person's words weren't particularly offensive, but for some reason I felt offended.

(End of this chapter)