Konoha: The Soul King from the Uchiha Clan

Chapter 207 An eye for an eye

"For Konoha?"

Upon hearing this, Danzo nearly vomited blood in anger.

Isn't this what he often said before?

Given her dual identity as the widow of the Fourth Hokage and the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, it seems they really were killed, and Hiruzen would indeed not execute Kushina.

Hiruzen's fondness for the fourth generation is obvious to all.

The Nine-Tails Jinchuriki is a formidable force for Konoha Village, and it must not be lost unless absolutely necessary, otherwise Konoha's deterrent power over the other ninja villages will be greatly reduced.

As for whether Kushina would dare to do that, Danzo had no idea.

Kushina was never short of courage, nor was she very good-tempered. Besides, what wouldn't a woman who had lost her mind do?

Kushina didn't lose her mind?

How is that possible?

They've already injured Root ninjas and threatened him, the Hokage's advisor, with the Tailed Beast Ball, yet he hasn't lost his mind?

Danzo was thus intimidated.

"I'll give you an explanation, just put away the Tailed Beast Ball right now," Danzo said, barely suppressing the humiliation in his heart.

Kushina snorted coldly and said, "Hmph, I hope you keep your word, otherwise I won't hesitate next time."

After saying that, the purplish-black Tailed Beast Ball transformed back into Yin-Yang Chakra and dissipated, and the golden chakra cloak around Shizuru also disappeared.

However, to prevent Danzo from using underhanded tactics, the Nine-Tails' chakra surged forth again, transforming into a red chakra cloak, with its five red tails gently swaying behind it.

"Speak, what is your confession?"

As the life-threatening crisis subsided, feelings of shame, humiliation, and resentment surged into Danzo's heart, yet he dared not express them.

At this moment, Danzo's heart was filled with an intense desire for power and authority!

If he had enough power, such as Wood Release, he could have forcibly suppressed Kushina today!

If he were the Hokage, Kushina would never dare to be so arrogant!

"I apologize to you; I did something wrong."

"How about giving your people some additional financial compensation?"

After a moment's thought, Kushina said, "That's somewhat sincere. Let's leave it at that."

Danzo breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this; the problem was finally solved.

"Danzo, I'm warning you, if you have any complaints, come at me directly."

"Whatever you do, don't go after Anna and her daughter, Gen, or my son! Otherwise, even if the Hokage stops you, I won't let you get away with it!"

Just after Kushina finished making her harsh remarks, Hiruzen Sarutobi finally arrived, his figure landing between the two.

Seeing the red chakra of hatred emanating from Kushina, Hiruzen Sarutobi frowned and said in a deep voice, "Kushina, why are you so angry?"

"What did Danzo do to offend you?"

Danzo was annoyed upon hearing this. It was clearly Kushina who had provoked him, wasn't it?

It's such a small matter, and it hasn't even been resolved yet. Is it really necessary to be so aggressive?

"Hiruzen, Kushina injured my subordinate."

"You just threatened me with the Tailed Beast Ball, trying to wipe me and all the Root ninjas out. You must..."

This sounds a lot like a child complaining to their parents after being hit.

Hiruzen Sarutobi interrupted, "Kushina isn't an unreasonable person; she wouldn't target you without reason. What have you done behind my back?"

Danzo was so angry upon hearing this that he almost vomited blood, feeling as if the whole world was full of malice towards him.

"Lord Hokage, Danzo has secretly disobeyed your orders and demanded my two clansmen from Gen."

Kushina, of course, wouldn't cover for Danzo and directly accused him.

Hiruzen Sarutobi suddenly realized, then looked at Danzo and sternly rebuked him, "Danzo, you've really grown some guts, haven't you? How dare you disobey my orders?"

"Only the Root members can unleash their full potential, and I'm doing this for Konoha..."

Despite saying this, Danzo seemed to lack confidence, and his voice grew softer and softer.

"Hmph, stop talking nonsense."

"Apologize immediately and provide Kushina's clan with a generous compensation, or I'll dismiss you!"

"I already apologized."

"Let's do it one more time."

Danzo: "..."

Left with no other choice, Danzo could only suppress his humiliation and resentment and apologize again.

In fact, the apology and compensation were already quite considerate of Danzo.

Only Hiruzen Sarutobi could tolerate his good friend Danzo repeatedly going against his wishes.

Disobeying orders from superiors is a serious offense in any world; anyone else would have been severely punished, if not killed, for doing so.

Subordinates who outwardly comply but inwardly defy orders should, in principle, have long been condemned to the abyss, or even executed.

"Thank you, Hokage-sama, for standing up for me." Kushina said solemnly, having contained the Nine-Tails' chakra.

"If you ever feel wronged, just come to me, and I'll stand up for you."

"Danzo was, after all, the Hokage's assistant. What you did ultimately broke the rules, which is not good," Hiruzen Sarutobi said gently.

Sensing the warning in Hiruzen Sarutobi's words, Kushina smiled sheepishly and said, "I acted impulsively this time. I'll definitely be more careful next time."

"Alright, let's leave it at that. Go back and take care of Naruto."

"Lord Hokage, I'll be going now."

"Um."

After Kushina left, Hiruzen Sarutobi left with the words "Take care of yourself" before departing.

"Repair the base and erase all traces of this place."

Although they were all brainwashed subordinates, Danzo still felt greatly humiliated and left after saying a few words.

In the Uchiha clan compound, Uchiha Gen was enjoying a leisurely drink and lunch at home.

Gen Uchiha had been monitoring the situation at the Root base through his soul perception.

Although I wasn't there in person and can't know the specifics of what happened, judging from Kushina's safe departure, Danzo must have suffered a loss.

It's very comfortable.

After the meal, the dishes are washed by Mu Yi and Mu Er.

Uchiha Gen first used the Summoning Jutsu to notify Shisui and Kakashi, then went to the study to get a book that interested him, grabbed some drinks and fruit from the refrigerator, and then settled on the sofa to pass the time.

After working so hard for so long, what's a few days of relaxation?

As the sun gradually set, Uchiha Gen finished reading a book and got up to stretch his limbs, his bones making a crisp cracking sound.

After putting the book back in the study, Uchiha Gen left the clan compound and went to the Ninja Academy.

A few minutes later, the ninja school let out, and a large group of kids rushed out of the school gate.

These prospective Boy Scouts would all turn their gazes toward Uchiha Gen as they passed by the school gate, or more precisely, toward the headband worn by a Konoha ninja, their eyes filled with longing and admiration.

Uchiha Gen secretly shook his head; he actually aspired to become a ninja...

Ultimately, you were too young. You had no idea that the days at the ninja academy were the happiest days of your lives.

Once you become a ninja, you'll be accompanied for life by endless missions, the pressures of life, and ever-present dangers.

Even in peacetime, when the ninja world isn't so cruel, the number of ninja injuries and deaths is still quite high.

A short while later, Itachi Uchiha emerged, accompanied by a large group of chattering little girls.

Looking at Itachi Uchiha's expressionless face, with a hint of impatience in his eyes, Gen Uchiha secretly shook his head.

They're truly unaware of how blessed they are...

This situation might be the most glorious moment in your life in terms of attracting women, and it's a scene that many boys long for but can't have.

In his year, most of the girls' attention was focused on Calexie.

The original owner's appearance was no less than Kakashi's, but the original owner had the Uchiha's bad habits and was not easy to get along with.

"Itachi," Uchiha Gen called out.

Uchiha Itachi looked in the direction of the sound, his expressionless face instantly breaking into a smile. He quickly said a few words to the girls beside him and ran off.

(End of this chapter)