Konoha: The Soul King from the Uchiha Clan

Chapter 267 Internal Troubles

"If war breaks out, our two clans will cover Konoha's military expenses, and we will double the compensation for casualties."

"I personally went to the scene and, as a pure ninja, followed the commander's orders to exterminate the Cloud Village ninjas until the war ended."

"Lord Hokage, aren't these promises enough?"

He didn't believe that Kumogakure would dare to start a large-scale battlefield. Wouldn't that be abandoning the superior military strength they had painstakingly accumulated, giving Iwagakure, Kirigakure, and Sunagakure a chance to catch up?

The Fourth Raikage may seem rough and reckless, but he is actually shrewd and discreet. Even if he acts impulsively, the other high-ranking members of Kumogakure will not allow him to act recklessly.

If small-scale wars continue to break out, that would suit him perfectly, allowing him to collect souls on the battlefield.

Once the Cloud Village is hurt enough, the Cloud Village will stop on its own.

As for the money he lost, he didn't care at all; the world's rich people were his mobile vaults.

If the Uchiha clan's public treasury is insufficient, they can simply take it; if they're really ruthless, they can take it directly without using the clan's funds.

Konoha's F4 and Raizo were shocked to hear this. This guy is really bold, daring to make such a big promise. He's not someone to be fooled.

"Clan Chief Hiashi, what do you say?" Hiruzen Sarutobi was shocked, but said expressionlessly.

Hiashi Hyuga hadn't yet developed the same level of thinking as Gen Uchiha and Orochimaru, so he felt reluctant, distressed, and hesitant about the military and compensation expenses incurred...

But now, Hiashi Hyuga understands that retreating in the face of battle is impossible; otherwise, he would offend both the Konoha leadership and Gen Uchiha, ending up pleasing neither side.

The Hyuga clan will inevitably face a difficult situation then, and it will be very tough for them...

Therefore, after a moment's hesitation, Hiashi Hyuga gritted his teeth and said, "If war breaks out, the Hyuga clan is willing to bear half of the military expenses and compensation costs!"

Upon hearing this, Uchiha Gen gave Hyuga Hiashi an approving look; he had withstood the pressure, which was commendable.

"Lord Raizo, you've seen the situation yourself."

"Since things have come to this, there's not much I, as the Hokage, can say anymore."

"Your village can decide for yourselves what to do."

After saying that, Hiruzen Sarutobi got up and left with a sullen face, and Danzo and the other two also got up and followed him away.

With everyone gone, Raizo felt no point in staying any longer. After uttering a harsh remark, he also got up and walked outside.

"Just wait for your family to go bankrupt and you to die on the battlefield."

Uchiha Gen was not one to suffer a loss, and immediately retaliated.

"Pah! A bunch of ignorant, arrogant bastards! What are you barking about?"

Raizo paused, his eyes seemingly spitting fire, but remembering he was no match for him and that this was someone else's territory, he suppressed his anger and left.

After the Cloud Village delegation left, Hyuga Hiashi said with some concern, "Wasn't that a bit too arrogant?"

"The Cloud Village responds to force, not gentleness; the more arrogant they are, the more they fear them."

"Take a look at this."

Uchiha Gen handed over the summary notes of the Cloud Village delegation to Hyuga Hiashi.

Hiashi Hyuga took the note and read it carefully, his expression growing increasingly grim. Finally, unable to control his emotions, he angrily threw the note on the table.

"Although there is no evidence, only some clues, it is highly likely that the Konoha high-ranking officials are colluding with the Kumogakure delegation to do something.

"Hmph, to actually collude with outsiders to scheme against their own people, such unscrupulous means are simply too much." Hyuga Hiashi said with a face full of dissatisfaction.

"You'll get used to it. They'll never stop using any means to suppress those who disagree with them."

"In any case, things have finally come to an end. The final outcome depends on the reaction of the Cloud Village Headquarters."

"But in any case, the probability of a large-scale war is extremely small, so there's no need to worry too much."

After saying that, Uchiha Gen got up and walked to his desk; he hadn't finished processing today's documents yet.

"Well, I'll go back to my family to report now. Goodbye."

Seeing this, Hyuga Hiashi wisely took his leave.

"it is good."

……

The Hokage Building, the Hokage's office, and the Konoha F4 are all gathered together, creating a rather solemn atmosphere.

"Hiruzen, this Uchiha Gen is an ambitious scourge, constantly causing trouble with the police department, and now he's ruined our plans."

"You should have crushed him back then. Now he's become a major threat. You've been too soft-hearted."

Danzo's expression was somber, but a surge of joy welled up inside him; his judgment had indeed been excellent.

Now you regret not listening to me, don't you?

Hiruzen Sarutobi felt a pang of regret, but he would never admit it. He said expressionlessly, "He is a double-edged sword. It depends on how you use him. We just haven't found a way to control him yet."

"I think it's too difficult to control him, so it's better to destroy him cleanly and efficiently."

"It's not that easy. Do you have a better idea?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi took out a pipe, lit it, and exhaled a thick cloud of smoke from his mouth and nose. His usually kind and amiable face was expressionless, and he looked somewhat sinister.

"Given Uchiha Gen's personality, our usual methods of using public opinion are unlikely to be effective against him. Physically eliminating him is the most direct and effective way."

"But he is highly skilled and knows the Flying Thunder God Technique, so the success rate of a direct attack is too low. We can only use sneak attacks."

"I think we can start by investigating the people around him," Danzo said with a sinister smile.

Hiruzen Sarutobi frowned and said, "That's a bit too underhanded and despicable."

"Hiruzen, this is for the good of Konoha. With Uchiha Gen around, Konoha is constantly fighting amongst itself and there will never be peace," said Mitokado Homura.

"Those who achieve great things do not concern themselves with trifles. Konoha can only have one voice; only in this way can we unite as one and regain our former glory," said Koharu Utatane.

The two of them naturally had no good feelings towards Uchiha Gen, and seeing this, they added fuel to the fire.

After a moment's hesitation, Hiruzen Sarutobi said, "This is a one-time thing, and there will be no next time."

Previously, Hiruzen Sarutobi's impression of Gen Uchiha wasn't perfect, but it was still decent. However, in the past year, his impression of him has plummeted to a negative level.

However, the main reason is that Uchiha Gen has already threatened Hiruzen Sarutobi and others' rule over Konoha.

After this incident, the Konoha F4's patience has run out, and they can no longer tolerate it.

"Danzo, what's your plan?" Mitokado Homura asked expectantly.

"There's no concrete plan yet; it's just a spur-of-the-moment idea, a vague concept."

"I plan to slowly infiltrate and brainwash Uchiha Itachi."

"This person appears polite, but is actually arrogant and self-important. He also has a complicated relationship with Uchiha Gen, making him easy to provoke."

"The most crucial factor is that they are young and their thinking is not yet mature."

"Of course, we can't give up on the others entirely. We need to gradually approach and test them; there might be unexpected surprises."

Mitokado Koharu nodded slightly, indicating her agreement with her idea.

After pondering for a moment, Hiruzen Sarutobi took out his pipe and said, "Shisui Uchiha can also be included among the main targets."

"He is a descendant of Kagami and was taken in as a disciple by the Fourth Hokage. He is a ninja with the Will of Fire."

"understood."

"By the way, should we eliminate the Cloud Village delegation to incite war?" Danzo asked, his eyes gleaming.

Hiruzen Sarutobi glared at him and said decisively, "Of course not!"

"Konoha needs to recuperate. Uchiha Gen is not worth the cost of dealing with him. Let nature take its course."

"Remember, don't you dare cause any trouble, or I'll kill you!"

In the end, Hiruzen Sarutobi's voice was fierce and his killing intent was palpable.

Danzo felt a chill run down his spine and said, "I understand, I won't do it."

Meanwhile, Raizo wrote a report on what had happened in Konoha and sent it back to Kumogakure through Kumogakure's intelligence channels...

(End of this chapter)