Naruto: Who made him a ninja

Chapter 117 If Hashirama Senju can do it, why can't I? (10,000 words, please subscribe)

This night is destined to be sleepless.

The violently shaking village, the collapsed mountains, and the golden light that illuminated almost the entire night sky prompted almost all the Konoha ninja to mobilize!

Under the cool moonlight, swift figures leaped among the trees in the forest.

They rushed to the forest where the dilapidated temple was, but when they finally arrived, they were all dumbfounded.

The once lush forest has completely disappeared, the earth has crumbled, mountains have been cut off, and a giant ravine that never existed before now spans the ground.

This was a scene straight out of hell. They couldn't even imagine such destruction happening in Konoha!

"What exactly is going on?"

Yamanaka Inoichi and Akimichi Choza looked rather grim upon seeing the scene before them. Those of them who remained in Konoha were all partly to blame for the village's predicament.

The Third Hokage left Konoha, accompanied by Jiraiya, Tsunade, and Nara Shikaku, a top-tier strategist.

Although the Ino-Shika-Cho trio are inseparable, their respective duties are different, so this time the two of them naturally stayed in Konoha.

After all, these were turbulent times, and the village needed someone to stay behind. Most of the people led by the Third Hokage were from the Anbu.

Moreover, it wasn't just them who stayed; many others also remained.

"It seems that tonight's problem is quite serious. I wonder what exactly is going on with the perception class."

Fugaku Uchiha walked over, glanced at Inoichi Yamanaka, and spoke indifferently.

Yamanaka Inoichi is the class leader of the perception class, so he is probably also to blame for this incident.

"The perception class discovered the problem immediately tonight, but we didn't expect it to be so big."

Yamanaka Inoichi spoke with a hint of helplessness; he was really in a bad mood. Hyuga Hiashi also came over and pointed to the huge and deep trench in the ground.

"Can you tell what's going on? It feels somewhat like Wind Release, but the effect is quite different."

"This kind of destruction."

Fugaku Uchiha frowned and walked over, but when he saw the mark, his heart suddenly skipped a beat.

This mark sent a chill down his spine, because it seemed very much like...

"It looks like a knife mark made by some huge object."

Akimichi Choza suddenly spoke up. He was very skilled in the Expansion Technique and could also grow larger himself, so he had some understanding of the destructive effects caused by some giant objects.

Moreover, he had fought alongside Jiraiya before, so he was quite certain of it.

"Everyone, do you remember Jiraiya's summoning beast? It was very skilled at using a sword, a giant blade that was tens of meters long."

The same effect would be achieved if this knife were to strike the ground, though the result might not be as good as this one, but it would be similar.

"Inoichi, do you have any further information?"

Fugaku Uchiha was apprehensive upon hearing this. Susanoo could also have such an effect!

However, he could only force himself to remain calm and turned to look at Yamanaka Inoichi, who sighed.

"The chakra here is quite complex, there are probably several types, and each one is very strong."

"Oh, you're all here?"

At this moment, Inuzuka Tsuru walked over from not far away. She nodded slightly when she saw Hyuga Hiashi and the others before speaking.

"The situation is a bit complicated. There are quite a few people fighting here, and I've also spotted some insects, which seem to belong to Aburame and her group. Speaking of which, has Zhiwei arrived?"

"I'm right behind you."

As soon as Inuzuka Tsuru finished speaking, a person wearing sunglasses and a blouse, whose face was completely hidden under the collar, stepped out from the shadows behind her.

"I came here with you, didn't you notice me?"

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Inuzuka Tsurugi looked embarrassed for a moment, then chuckled.

"Don't worry about it, don't worry about it. After all these years, you're still the same. Let's focus on the present, shall we?"

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Ayumi raised an eyebrow slightly, but unfortunately, he didn't notice this scene because he was wearing sunglasses. Fortunately, he was used to it.

"We did find some insects, and they do belong to our Aburame clan, but these insects are a bit strange."

Their venom is stronger and their destructive power is more significant. There is only one person in our tribe who is skilled in poisonous insects, but he is due to a physical condition.

Furthermore, he has remained at home and has not gone out, so it is unlikely that this was done by someone from our clan.

"Wasn't it done by your people?"

Fugaku Uchiha has a guilty conscience, and what he needs to do now is to involve the outside world in the matter.

"Could it be that people from Iwagakure have infiltrated? The Kamimizu clan is on par with you."

"They've already lost, and this isn't the insect control technique of the Kamimizu clan; it's definitely our actress's technique."

Aburame shook his head slightly, then sighed.

"Actually, apart from the Uchiha and Hyuga, we will all have some troubles to some extent."

"Because some geniuses within our clan are specifically recruited, perhaps..."

"Alright, that's enough, Zhiwei."

Before Aburame Shii could finish speaking, Akimichi Choza immediately shook his head to smooth things over.

"Let's focus on what's in front of us right now; it's better if we don't discuss some things too much."

Yamanaka Inoichi nodded silently. The Aburame clan suffered, and their clan suffered the same fate.

Given the current situation, it's better to discuss some things less or not at all.

Hiashi Hyuga raised an eyebrow, as if he had thought of something, and then looked at Fugaku Uchiha with a half-smile.

At this moment, Fugaku Uchiha's gaze flickered slightly, and his fist clenched slightly.

He had heard a little about these things, but he couldn't be sure at first, since it was an unspoken rule that the village couldn't arbitrarily interfere with the family.

Moreover, the Uchiha clan did not have such troubles, so he did not pay much attention to it. However, at this moment, he was suddenly startled.

If this matter is connected to that person, and the current scene seems to be caused by some kind of 'giant', he couldn't help but make a connection at that moment!

"Clan Chief Fugaku, this situation seems to be a bit complicated."

Just then, Hiashi Hyuga's voice rang out.

"Especially since that person is involved, hopefully the situation won't be too bad."

"Yes, everyone hopes for stability."

Fugaku Uchiha frowned. He understood what cataracts meant, and after a moment of silence, he spoke.

"However, this has nothing to do with us Uchiha. Just as Clan Chief Shiki said, some things have nothing to do with us Uchiha or Hyuga."

However, if there is any connection, and it's just baseless accusation, then the Uchiha will not allow others to easily send our people to their deaths!

Hiashi Hyuga was slightly taken aback. He immediately glared at Fugaku Uchiha. How could he not know what those words meant?

This is blatantly mocking the Hyuga clan!

For a moment, everyone present fell silent, except for Hiashi Hyuga, who was probably cursing Fugaku Uchiha in his mind.

The others, however, were surprisingly in sync; they all couldn't help but mutter a name in their hearts.

"Shimura Danzo."

"Lord Danzo, I'm sorry, but I'm afraid we can no longer find Uchiha Shisui's body."

Just as the Konoha ninjas rushed over to investigate the battle, Hidezawa sighed helplessly to Danzo next to an abandoned underground laboratory in Konoha.

"Uchiha Shisui's strength is exceptional. That green chakra giant is both offensive and defensive; ordinary Wood Release techniques would have difficulty breaking through it, therefore..."

Danzo stared blankly at Hidezawa. At this moment, he was no longer willing to speak, because he had truly been greatly shocked today!

He still couldn't forget that godlike power; he couldn't understand how Xiuze could unleash such terrifying abilities.

"What's going on?"

Danzo could no longer control his emotions, and he couldn't help but ask in a low voice.

"What exactly is that golden chakra? Is it your ability?"

"Yes, I learned it from Tsunade-sensei."

Hidezawa nodded, naturally passing the task to Tsunade.

"This is a product of combining the power of Wood Release and the power of Sage Mode. It should be considered a variant of Sage Mode."

After all, Sage Mode is really powerful; the First Hokage even used Sage Mode to perform a technique like the "True Several Thousand Hands".

"I'm not capable enough, so I had to find another way, but I never expected..."

Incompetent?

A different approach?

Danzo opened his mouth in a daze. This guy's not even good enough? What else do you want?

That's Susanoo! That's the most powerful force in the Uchiha clan!

You actually shattered it with a single move, and even the caster was blasted into dust. And you still say your ability is lacking?

To be honest, Danzo was already feeling a little scared. For a moment, he wondered if he could truly control such a person and such power!

Moreover, once Hiruzen Sarutobi learns of this power, he will definitely impose a further blockade on me, ensuring that I have absolutely no chance to come into contact with Hidezawa.

"And as his power continues to increase, will my cursed seal still be effective?"

Danzo couldn't help but mutter to himself. Of course, he had thought about this issue a long time ago. Control by a cursed seal is a humiliation for a strong person.

In his mind, Shusawa was probably already thinking about how to break the curse seal, which was why he wanted to use Orochimaru.

Even though he keeps saying things like "Ninjas are tools, and you have to block out all emotions," he knows best that he's only saying that to the weak.

For the strong, you must use 'will,' 'belief,' 'emotion,' and 'bonds' to bind them and force them to obey!

"For Konoha" is a kind of kidnapping of will and belief, while using Orochimaru and killing Kabuto and Nono Yakushi is a kind of kidnapping of hatred and bond.

Danzo was deeply entrenched in the shadows, and he was fully aware of these matters!

"That's already excellent, Xiuze."

Despite his mind being filled with distracting thoughts, Danzo still spoke.

"Perhaps you are not as good as the First Hokage right now, but how many people in the entire ninja world can compare? Your growth is immeasurable!"

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Xiuze blinked. Why was he, the 'boss,' speaking so pleasantly?

However, this is also true; his potential for growth is immeasurable, as long as he has enough freedom.

"Also, my bootleg 'Golden Wheel Reincarnation Explosion' is really powerful."

Recalling how he had just used a pirated version of "Golden Wheel Reincarnation Explosion" to forcefully attack Shisui's third-stage Susanoo, the feeling was incredibly exhilarating!

After a rough estimate, I realized that my strike just now was probably comparable to Madara Uchiha's fifth-stage Susanoo, "Mountain Splitter," during the Fourth Shinobi World War.

With a single strike, the Susanoo in its third stage, which combined offense and defense, was cleaved into pieces, and the power that escaped destroyed everything around it!

However, Xiuze couldn't help but complain in his heart that Madara Uchiha's slash was just a casual move, while his own was like unleashing a powerful attack.

"Ultimate skills can't compare to basic attacks?"

He was also aware that the fifth stage of Susanoo was a powerful move against Madara Uchiha, who had not yet awakened his Rinnegan.

Furthermore, without the Rinnegan's enhancement, Susanoo's combat methods are actually far less diverse than when it faced the ninja world's army.

The difference is that Madara Uchiha can last longer, while Hidezawa estimated that even if he used this move at full strength, he could only swing it a few times before having to stop.

It wasn't for any other reason, such as his body being unable to withstand it, but rather that his chakra couldn't withstand such a drain.

"This technique really does get stronger the more chakra you have!"

Xiuze has a lot of chakra. His LV12 physical fitness already brings him a large amount of chakra, and he has also raised the [Chakra] attribute in the system to LV10.

However, this still couldn't withstand Xiuze's full-force attack. Fortunately, this technique allows him to control the output of chakra, and he can also reduce its power to ensure its endurance.

"Thank you for your encouragement, Lord Danzo, but what should we do now?"

Xiuze's mind was also full of thoughts about his "Golden Wheel Reincarnation Explosion," and he was quite satisfied with this experiment.

This means that his attack methods will become more diverse in the future, and if necessary, he may not even need to "pilot a Gundam" and can directly "dismantle a Gundam with his own body"!

But he wouldn't tell Danzo about these things, and he even pretended to be weak.

"Uchiha Shisui is dead, and his body has been lost. Given the scale of this incident, the village has likely begun its investigation and operation. We..."

"Forget it, since things have come to this, let's just leave."

Danzo shook his head and spoke, but he was also extremely frustrated. His Mangekyou Sharingan was gone just like that!

However, the only thing to be thankful for is that Uchiha Shisui died. The disappearance of the Mangekyou Sharingan of the Uchiha clan was not a bad thing for him.

Without such a troublesome person, wouldn't the Uchiha clan be completely at his mercy from now on?

Now he is more concerned about how to keep Xiuze safe and sound, and about any potential troubles that may follow.

Moreover, he now craves the power of Wood Release even more urgently, and even the power of Shusawa!

However, he couldn't reveal these things. He suppressed his greed as much as possible and said in a low voice.

"You've exhausted yourself today, go back and rest. I'll take care of the rest."

Furthermore, I will give you all the information about Orochimaru, both past and present, nothing will be missed.

At this point, Danzo paused, patted Hidetsawa on the shoulder, and continued.

"Orochimaru was Hiruzen Sarutobi's disciple, and it was his nostalgia and indulgence that allowed him to leave safely."

I am different from Hiruzen. Although I am nostalgic, I am more willing to take care of subordinates who perform better, because we are Root.

Xiuze, you did an excellent job. This time I will grant you root access, and I can provide you with any information you want.

And I swear, I will lead you to complete your revenge, because Kabuto Yakushi and Nonou Yakushi are also my subordinates!

"That's disgusting!"

In Konoha Village, at a secluded wooden house, Hidezawa's figure instantly traversed space and arrived there.

Shuzawa glanced at the triangular-shaped special kunai on the ground, recalling Danzo's "warm and affectionate" words to him, and felt only nauseous.

If Hidezawa didn't know who Danzo really was, he might have been fooled by this guy.

But Hidezawa had served Danzo like a beast of burden for so many years, how could he not know this guy's true nature?

Back in the training camp, I was hit hard and during the mission trial, I was required to slaughter the entire bandit camp by myself, regardless of age.

Subsequently, he was tasked with carrying out various missions to eliminate witnesses, while also being branded with cursed marks and subjected to brainwashing to erase his emotions. After going through this process, it's a testament to Hidezawa's self-awareness that he didn't strangle Danzo.

After all, we couldn't beat them back then.

Now, Xiuze could strangle him, but letting him die so easily doesn't seem worthwhile; Xiuze still has a long way to go to repay his "gratitude"!

"If you don't become a top ninja in the world, famous throughout the globe, then it will be my mistake, but all of that will happen soon."

Looking back at the three years since he left Root, he has indeed brought Danzo a lot of "traffic".

Although some of his actions were passive, he took the initiative most of the time, and he is now quietly continuing to keep Danzo "popular".

When the moment of truth arrives, Danzo will become a legend in the ninja world!

Shaking his head, Shuzawa stopped thinking about Danzo. The reason Danzo suddenly became "warm and gentle" was probably because he saw the power that Shuzawa was showing.

Moreover, Danzo thought he had hidden himself very well, but Hidezawa was an even more cunning old fox!

Based on his understanding of Danzo before his transmigration, this guy probably already had his eye on his abilities.

Although Danzo enjoyed gathering subordinates, he longed to possess the same abilities himself, perhaps because the impressions left on him by Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha were too profound.

"Are you alright? Although I hit you a little too hard, I don't think you should die."

Putting aside his distracting thoughts, Xiuze walked into the dilapidated house, and soon he saw Zhishui, who was dressed in rags and covered in blood.

"Also, please rest assured, this place was originally where the Fourth Hokage trained. His Flying Thunder God Technique is here, so it's more appropriate for him to hide here for the time being."

"You bastard, you really want to kill me, don't you?"

Shisui shook his head in distress. He was indeed in a bad state, both due to the pressure on his eyes and the injuries he had sustained.

The third stage of Susanoo was still too much for him, it was too exhausting, and because it was too much for him, his Susanoo wasn't very big.

This is also one of the reasons why Xiuze's slash completely shattered Susanoo. Even if the third stage of Susanoo is not as good as the fifth stage, its defensive power is really not bad!

However, it was indeed Xiuzawa who saved him. Before they had fully started their performance, Xiuzawa used his wooden clone to prepare.

When the "Golden Wheel Reincarnation Explosion" destroyed his Susanoo with a single strike, the Wood Clone directly used the Flying Thunder God Technique to pull him away and teleport him here.

However, no matter how fast Shuzawa moved, the power he unleashed was too great, and Shisui really couldn't withstand it.

"If I really wanted to kill you, would you still have the strength to talk to me?"

Xiuze rolled his eyes, then sat down and took out a bottle of medicine.

"Eat it, it was prepared by Lady Tsunade, but it's not very useful to me."

Although I could try to help you with my chakra, I'm already quite exhausted myself, so you'll have to rely on yourself.

"Thanks."

Zhi Shui didn't stand on ceremony. He took the medicine bottle, opened it, and took one pill. Soon he felt much better all over.

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It can only be said that Tsunade's medical skills are truly remarkable; she even cured Chiyo's poison back then.

However, the ingredients for these medicines seemed to have been smuggled from the Nara clan, which made Hidezawa somewhat unsure how to evaluate them.

"Now, can you tell me your plans?"

After a moment, Shisui seemed to have recovered somewhat, and he raised his head to look at Xiuze and asked.

"My plan has failed. Are you keeping me here so I can try again later? If so, don't worry, I'll do it whenever I get the chance."

"Please calm down for a moment, Shisui."

Before Shisui could finish speaking, Xiuzhe shook his head helplessly, interrupting him.

"I will definitely do things to solve problems, but not in the way you think. I originally thought you would be smarter."

But you're even more foolish than I thought. It seems you only grasped one layer of meaning, and completely ignored the rest.

"You only grasped one level?"

Shisui frowned slightly, unsure of what Xiuzawa meant. Xiuzawa simply sat down and said helplessly.

"Changing the external environment, striking hard against those who persecute you, or even eliminating them outright is a good solution."

But you never considered how much influence that person has had on you, and how your actions have reached an extreme.

There's no going back; nobody will agree, and even if you rewrite their ideas, you can't prove everything.

Especially with Danzo's death, their sudden change will only arouse greater suspicion.

It's impossible for you to go any further; you don't have the ability, you simply can't do it.

I told you before, to change all this, besides solving the external factors, you also need to change yourself, Zhishui.

But you seem to have completely overlooked this point.

Upon hearing Xiuze's words, Shisui clenched his fists slightly, seemingly falling into silence.

He might not know what Xiuze was saying, or he might not want to know, but at this moment he only knew that his mind was really in a mess.

"I understand that you value your family very much. After all, it is the place that raised you, just like the village, which you protect and maintain."

Seeing the silent Shisui, Xiuze shrugged and continued.

"But you seem to have overlooked some issues. Some people in your clan have already begun to change subtly."

Admittedly, Danzo was the culprit, but if you think about it carefully, why did the clan split into two factions?

And I have another question for you: in a family, how much power does the patriarch wield?

"The clan leader governs the clan, so naturally, he wields considerable power."

Shisui did not answer his first question because he did not know how to answer it, but he still recognized the clan leader.

Moreover, he had a bad feeling about it.

"Yes, it's very big. So I'm curious why he didn't try to unify your two factions and create a unified voice within your clan?"

Xiuze nodded, and then asked, seemingly full of curiosity.

"We in the secret service all know that actions must be based on a unified understanding, and even if there are differing opinions, once the direction has been determined, we must carry it out diligently."

But your situation is quite astonishing. The family is in such a state of chaos that the two factions are at odds with each other.

However, as the clan leader, he failed to unify everyone's thoughts, and was like a reed in the wind, leaning towards whichever side had the loudest voice.

To put it nicely, this is called listening to your voices; to put it bluntly, it's a sign of incompetent management.

Of course, it's also possible that he actually desires a confrontation between you, because only in this way can his power be truly secure.

Shuzawa's words had a huge impact on Shisui, because he never thought that things would develop in this way!

All of this seemed outrageous to him, but he couldn't help but think about it.

How did the Uchiha clan leader end up in this situation?

If the clan leader had been able to unite everyone's voices and get everyone working towards a common goal without being distracted by external factors, would things have been different?

"Furthermore, if they hadn't compromised on the night of the Nine-Tails' attack, and had instead firmly refused to acknowledge their guilt afterward, would the Uchiha clan have remained the same?"

The "what if" argument always has a market. Although it's hindsight, some things just can't help but be pondered afterward, and the more you think about it, the more you feel that there are problems in certain aspects.

For example, even now, although we haven't reached the final step yet, everyone knows that the Uchiha clan is probably really going to fall headlong into the abyss!

Looking back, Shisui was truly astonished to discover that the source of all the internal problems seemed to point to one person: their clan leader.

"Have you figured it out?"

Xiuze looked at Shisui's pale face and gently shook his head.

"So, Shisui, I knew from the beginning that your actions would be problematic, and killing Danzo wouldn't change anything."

Because the Uchiha's true form cannot be dealt with by simply addressing one aspect, and what you should absolutely not do is still harbor illusions.

Xiuze stopped there, because in his memory, the person in front of him probably never understood this matter until his death.

He's doing a little better now; he knows to question Danzo and even launch a strong attack on him. However, he hasn't given much thought to the problems within his own clan.

Moreover, judging from his posture, even if he really killed Danzo, he would just close his eyes, jump away, and leave the rest to gravity and Itachi Uchiha's "self-reflection," right?

"And what about you?"

After a long silence, Shisui finally raised his head and looked straight at Xiuze.

"What are you thinking? Why did you save me? And judging from your appearance, it seems you want to save the Uchiha clan."

I've read some records. Aren't the Uchiha and Senju archenemies? And aren't you Danzo's subordinate?

I've always been curious about your stance. Could I possibly know what you're really thinking?

"Me?"

Xiuze shrugged. He wasn't unwilling to answer Shisui's questions; he could just consider it an act of mercy from him, the "old captain."

"I am indeed Danzo's subordinate, but you must understand one thing: whoever's will you follow, you are their warrior."

My will is not the same as Danzo's. I am his subordinate but not his warrior. I have my own judgment and pursuits.

As for the Senju and Uchiha clans, the First Hokage and Madara Uchiha were able to work together to establish Konoha, so why can't I?

Furthermore, the Uchiha are members of Konoha, and I hope that this clan can make a contribution to Konoha in the future, whether overtly or covertly.

Xiuze really wanted to say, "What does the Uchiha clan have to do with me? I just want some henchmen!"

Inheriting Danzo's "legacy" is the most important thing for Hidezawa, but if he doesn't have enough powerful henchmen after inheriting it, it won't be a good thing.

The world will be full of troubles in the future, and having the necessary talent pool will be essential to better cope with everything.

Of course, Xiuze wasn't some saint; he didn't intend to keep them all.

Those who are obedient will be his targets, as for the others, they are really none of his business!

He actually wished these guys were dead, so he could better use his persuasive skills to talk them out after he "dug up their graves".

However, he wouldn't say these things. As a seasoned veteran, he didn't need to make a move to give Shisui a plausible reason.

"If the First Hokage could do it, are you planning to do the same?"

As expected, Shisui seemed to understand something after hearing what Hidezawa said, after all, Hidezawa's current identity is that of a descendant of the Senju clan!

"I was being shallow. I've always been inferior to you. Ever since you understood the Hokage's feelings for Naruto three years ago, the gap between us has only grown wider."

At this point, Shisui gave a wry smile. He still hadn't forgotten how Xiuzawa had made him extremely embarrassed when they first met.

That was also the first time he realized that Xiuze was not a simple person.

"Get some rest. There are some things you need to think about, after all, it's been very tough on you."

Xiuze patted Shisui on the shoulder, then stood up.

"But the abyss is right in front of us. Whether it's a few people dying or an entire family dying, I think you should already have the answer in your heart."

The Hyuga clan faced the same problem back then, but they made a choice in the end; now it's your turn.

Take good care of yourself. I hope to see you lead the new Uchiha clan in the future and make this clan great again!

Although Shuzawa didn't play the accordion, his words were very persuasive, proclaiming "Uchiha is great again," which truly struck a chord with Shisui.

"I understand, but aren't you worried I'll tell on you?"

Shisui leaned back, seemingly relaxed, but he couldn't help asking a question.

"Asking this question proves you're truly stupid. If you die, Danzo will have no way to defend himself, because in everyone's eyes, only he came to kill you."

Xiuze looked at Shisui as if he were an idiot, and he shrugged helplessly.

"If you show up, it will likely prove him right, which will only hasten your demise."

Just a reminder, you are already dead, so don't have any thoughts of contacting or communicating with anyone.

Otherwise, next time it will be me leading the Root to slaughter the entire Uchiha clan.

"Tch, I got it."

Shisui understood this principle, but he still couldn't help but sigh, because he had left a letter for Itachi.

But the current situation is that he has no way to see anyone, and he believes that if he acts recklessly, Xiuzawa will definitely take up a knife and target the Uchiha!

Shuzawa would not allow himself to be exposed in this matter, and he absolutely could not let Shuzawa down, let alone the Uchiha clan.

All he can do now is trust his little brother, Uchiha Itachi.

Watching Xiuze's departing figure, he pondered for a moment before finally speaking softly.

"Speaking of which, you've been planning to deal with Danzo for a long time, haven't you? After all, you've been in charge of many things, like me."

"I told you to get some rest and not to think about so much."

Xiuze glanced back at Shisui before turning away, but instead of leaving immediately, he suddenly smiled and spoke.

"My experiences and the environment in which I grew up have taught me a lot, and I have my own direction and principles."

I've never believed in the coming of a long night, because I'll always keep a torch in my hand!

Such a major event in Konoha kept countless ninjas awake all night.

They searched and investigated all night, hoping to find some relevant information.

Unfortunately, the damage caused by a single strike comparable to the fifth stage of Susanoo has made it virtually impossible to find any trace of it.

The only things that could be detected were the broken chakra and some traces of the Aburame clan that had been temporarily concealed by the various clans.

Some things are not suitable to be publicized. We should wait until the Third Hokage returns before discussing any issues.

All they could do was send out detailed reports of what was happening here via letter; the higher-ups in Konoha were not people they could touch.

"Has something really happened?"

Late at night, Fugaku Uchiha returned to the clan and immediately ordered someone to bring Shisui Uchiha to him.

Unfortunately, no matter how hard they searched, they could not find any trace of Zhishui.

This gave Fugaku Uchiha a bad feeling. Was the thing he feared most about to happen?

Shisui was the hope of their clan, and now he has disappeared without a trace, coupled with that damned guy, Danzo Shimura.

This made it hard for Fugaku Uchiha not to feel worried!

"I hope everything is alright. Let's keep looking, keep looking."

Fugaku Uchiha was in a state of utter confusion. He really didn't know much about the situation inside Konoha, since his eldest son had never told him much in detail.

Even as a spy, the information he could reveal was far too little, but as a father, he could only trust his eldest son.

"This should be it."

Just as Fugaku Uchiha was lost in thought, Itachi Uchiha, looking disheveled, staggered to a large tree in front of a training ground.

This was the place where he and Shisui often trained, and it was also the location that Shisui specified in the letter he left for him, telling him to come back "afterwards".

He didn't know what was hidden here, but he knew it might be related to everything that happened tonight!

"Another letter?"

However, he was still bleeding, so Itachi quickly searched and soon found a letter buried under a tree.

Itachi Uchiha quickly opened the letter and began to read it carefully.

"I'm sorry, Itachi."

By the time you read this letter, you may have already killed me, or I may have died in front of you.

Don't be sad, this is a choice I had to make, because it's the path I had to take to save the Uchiha clan.

I once fantasized about using my eye technique to change everyone's will, but my friend reminded me that if I did that, it would only lead to greater suspicion.

To solve this problem once and for all, the only option is to eliminate those who have always regarded the Uchiha as enemies and are determined to prove that the Uchiha are the "evil" of Konoha!

I know this may be hard to understand, but the fact is that some people have believed from the very beginning that the Uchiha clan is evil.

In order to prove himself right and to show that the Uchiha were a group of villains, he constantly used various means to squeeze and force the Uchiha into moving in the direction he desired.

I don't understand why he would think that way; perhaps it's just a difference in perspective.

We want to protect the peace of the Uchiha clan and the village, and to allow the clan to fully integrate into Konoha.

But he was different. Perhaps because of Madara Uchiha, he always believed that Konoha would be better without the Uchiha clan!

So, Itachi, I have nowhere else to go. You and I both understand that the village can see everything about the clan now.

Those impassioned family meetings and plots of coups were nothing more than farces.

So I can only become an avenger and use my life to end that person, and you will become the hero, you will end my life, no matter what the final outcome is, that is the answer.

You are the son of the clan chief and a member of the Dark Guard. With this title of hero, you can stabilize your clan and village.

Moreover, you are the most talented member of my clan I have ever met. I will fulfill my mission, even if it costs me my life.

Then, everything else, the burdens of the family and the village, are entrusted to you. I believe in you!

With that, Uchiha Shichi's final words.

Tick-tock, tick-tock.

Uchiha Itachi stared silently at the letter in his hand. He didn't cry out, but he couldn't hold back his tears no matter what.

His fists clenched slightly, and his eyes were closed tightly.

"Family, village, clan, village."

He muttered to himself, and after a while, he suddenly revealed a cold smile.

"What a tragic topic. Has all of this ruined you, ruined me, ruined everyone?"

In an instant, he opened his eyes, a crimson flash in them, and he quickly drew a kunai and shot it directly at the wall in the distance of the training ground!

clatter--

The kunai struck the wall precisely, and the spot where the kunai pierced was the center of the Uchiha clan crest.

At this point, he had practically made his feelings clear!

"Shisui, since you believe me..."

He slightly raised his head, and a pair of patterns resembling swords slowly rotated in his eyes.

"Then I'll try to understand the conflict between the Uchiha clan and Konoha in my own way!"

Compared to "a clan," he longed even more for a peaceful "village."

(End of this chapter)