Konoha: The Soul King from the Uchiha Clan

Chapter 96 Do you even understand the value of Wood Release?

"I checked, but the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki's acquaintances didn't know the situation."

"The medical ninja who knew about the production of the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki was deep inside the torture chamber, which was filled with barriers and sensory ninjas and ANBU ninjas on high alert."

"At this juncture, it's not wise to take the risk of making contact."

Obito Uchiha nodded slightly; at this juncture, it was indeed not wise to alert the enemy.

While White Zetsu possesses powerful mobility, stealth, and transformation abilities, they are not entirely without countermeasures.

"Forget it, if we can't figure it out, let it go. Perhaps something has happened within Konoha that we're unaware of."

"It doesn't matter, having more ANBU won't change the outcome," Obito said confidently.

"Obito, and the Third Hokage, who was known as the 'Ninja Hero' and the 'Professor of Ninjutsu'."

The title of the Third Hokage, the strongest Hokage, has not yet been awarded, so there are only two titles.

Obito's face darkened, and he said coldly, "So what?"

"With hostages and Kamui in hand, what can the Third Hokage do?"

"Once the Nine-Tails appears in Konoha, what will the Third Hokage have to do with me?"

Although Obito has not yet mastered the various ninjutsu and secret techniques left behind by Madara Uchiha, his rapidly expanding strength has also inflated his confidence.

He exudes a sense of pride and confidence that, despite the vastness of the world, he can move freely and unhindered by anyone!

"You're right, your divine power is indeed formidable."

"Then should we proceed according to the original plan?"

Obito shook his head and said, "No, the plan needs to be changed slightly. After all, the opportunity to produce a Nine-Tails Jinchuriki is very rare."

"What do you want to do?"

"Activate all your clones in Konoha to disguise themselves as spies from other countries and launch an attack on the Anbu ninja outside the barrier, entangle some of them and lure others away."

"Is everything alright?"

"Oh, and remember to disguise them all as spies from Kirigakure."

Clearly, Obito harbored deep resentment towards Kirigakure.

"Attacks and drawing away the Konoha ANBU ninja are no problem, but framing Kirigakure won't be that easy, will it?"

"My clones are of average combat strength, and they don't know water-style ninjutsu or the secret techniques of Kirigakure. Moreover, they will reveal their true form after being killed."

"It's alright, planting the seeds of doubt is enough."

"Okay, I'll go arrange it. Don't be late."

After saying that, White Zetsu disappeared into the tree trunk, using the organic network of plant roots and underground water to move at high speed.

"I will never be late again!"

Obito Uchiha stood up and jumped towards the empty Konoha Memorial Monument. He stood at the spot where Rin Nohara's grave was located, staring blankly at the photo on the monument...

In fact, Obito Uchiha had already preserved Rin Nohara's body well, so this place could only be considered a cenotaph. However, Obito Uchiha liked to come here whenever he had free time, and no one knew why...

After a while, Obito Uchiha reached out and gently stroked the photo on the monument, a genuine smile appearing on his face beneath the mask.

But the smile vanished in an instant. The surrounding space distorted, and Obito's figure was quickly sucked into the void.

Meanwhile, in the Uchiha clan's territory, on the western edge.

Uchiha Gen stood on the roof of his house, arms crossed, leaning against the chimney, gazing into the distance. Behind him was a bright, large moon, and a cool night breeze blew, causing his loose black night robe to flutter in the wind...

"It seems there won't be any early evacuation."

"That's true. The information I sent was only a possibility. Strong individuals are extremely confident in their own strength, so there's no need for them to make a big fuss over it. However..."

"Dear Hokage, are your preparations really enough to deal with Obito Uchiha?"

"Becoming good makes you weaker by three points, but becoming evil makes you ten times stronger—that's not just a saying."

"If we can't defeat Obito and can't stop him, and Konoha suffers heavy losses like in the original story, that would be ridiculous."

"That's enough, I've done all I could."

"Whether you can escape this calamity depends on fate... oh no, it depends on whether the Hokage can pull it off."

After saying that, Uchiha Gen glanced at the still bustling Konoha Village, then jumped off the roof and went back to his room to sleep.

If Kurama (the Nine-Tails) appears in Konoha as it did in the original story, then no one will be able to sleep all night.

Just in case, I need to go to bed early.

……

Roar!

Around 11 p.m., Uchiha Gen, who was fast asleep, was awakened by a huge roar filled with murderous intent.

Uchiha Gen sprang out of bed with a somersault, and barefoot, climbed through the window onto the roof.

Then they saw a nine-tailed, orange-red fox, its body resembling a mountain, standing in the center of Konoha Village, roaring to the sky. Its nine tails danced wildly in the air, stirring up air currents and causing turbulent, disorderly, and surging winds!

The size difference between the complete Nine-Tails and the Nine-Tails with its Yin-Yang split is enormous; the latter is only about a quarter the size of the former.

The complete Nine-Tails, the perfected Susanoo, and Hashirama Kito are all on the same size level.

The size of the half-Nine-Tails, the other tailed beasts, the summoning beasts of the Three Sannin, the three toads of Mount Myōboku, the summoning beasts of Pain, and the Gedo Mazo are all at the same level.

An exception is Naruto's Half-Nine-Tails, who, due to his massive Six Paths chakra, was able to manifest a size comparable to the fully formed Susanoo.

"Sigh, the Nine-Tails has appeared. Hopefully, it didn't kill Obito."

"Minato Namikaze isn't very helpful. I already told you about Obito's abilities."

"Do you even understand the value of Wood Release?"

"Aim your attack at Obito's head! If you blow his head off, even the strongest life force and regenerative abilities won't help!"

"Even if Hidan's head were blown off, he wouldn't survive."

"Maybe?"

Uchiha Gen wasn't sure either, since in the original story, although Hidan was dismembered, his head was never actually smashed.

"Could it be because he's only been in power for a short time and hasn't had time to check the records?"

"Still can't find an opportunity to smash Obito's head in?"

"Fine, fine, things have come to this, let's take this opportunity to get some benefits."

"My reaction speed may not be as fast as that of a gifted person like Minato Namikaze, but it has improved since I obtained the Soul-Soul Fruit ability."

"My reflexes are already incredibly fast, but I wonder if I have the talent to train in space-time ninjutsu..."

Uchiha Gen formed hand seals, and with a bang, a cloud of white smoke rose, revealing an identical Uchiha Gen.

"Hide yourself and take advantage of the chaos to find the Scroll of Seals at the Hokage's residence, and try to record as many of the ninjutsu inside as possible."

"If the situation is urgent, just record the Flying Thunder God Technique."

"If you can't find it at the Hokage's residence, go to the Fourth and Third Hokage's homes; they're currently empty..."

While the art of spiritualization allows his soul to roam freely for a short period of time, it does not allow his physical body to do so.

If you learn the Flying Thunder God Technique, your physical body can also travel in all directions, and your mobility will be abnormally strong!

"clear."

The shadow clone, Uchiha Gen, revealed a cunning smile before jumping off the roof and disappearing into the darkness.

The Book of Seals has always been kept by the Hokage. It is not stored in the Hokage Building or the library where secret techniques are stored, but in the Hokage's House.

This Hokage's residence does not refer to the original homes of Hiruzen Sarutobi and Minato Namikaze, but rather to the village chief's house that has been passed down from the First Hokage to the present day. It houses many scrolls of forbidden techniques and confidential documents, similar to the Hokage's official residence.

Before Hiruzen Sarutobi abdicated, he lived there. After abdicating, he returned to his residence on the Sarutobi clan's estate.

Normally, Minato Namikaze should live in the Hokage's official residence, but since it's not a strict rule, he and Kushina live in their own house.

Therefore, the Scroll of Seals must be hidden in one of three places: the Hokage's house, Hiruzen Sarutobi's house, and Minato Namikaze's house.

Regardless of whether a Hokage resides there, this Hokage's residence is always secretly guarded by Anbu ninjas on a rotating basis, and it is also protected by a tight barrier.

Naruto was able to steal the Scroll of Seals purely because Hiruzen Sarutobi deliberately distracted the Anbu ninjas, removed the barrier, and was even subdued by the Sexy Jutsu, truly letting the sea go.

Orochimaru was able to learn so many ninjutsu, except for those given to him after Hiruzen Sarutobi recognized them; the other forbidden techniques were all stolen from the Hokage's residence.

The ANBU ninjas and their tight barriers could prevent most ninjas from spying and stealing, but they couldn't stop Orochimaru, a versatile and powerful ninja.

Orochimaru's ambition is to learn all the ninjutsu in the ninja world. He also knows sealing techniques and barrier techniques, and his skill level is unmatched by ordinary ninjas.

After his shadow clones hid, Uchiha Gensuke glanced at the Nine-Tails, which had already begun to wreak havoc, jumped off the roof, returned to his bedroom, and began to methodically change into his battle attire.

The Nine-Tails' continuous roars and destructive sounds awakened countless people in Konoha. The awakened ninjas either jumped onto the rooftops or came to the courtyard, and then they were all stunned!

(End of this chapter)