Warlock Invasion of Naruto.

She wanted to leave with the Uchiha clan legitimately, to let the other ninja clans of Konoha see the true colors of the higher-ups. The Uchiha were not wrong; it was the higher-ups who pressured the Uchiha clan too much. It was the Uchiha clan that voluntarily abandoned the ninja clan alliance with Konoha, not the other way around.

Before delivering a fatal blow to the higher-ups, let them run wild for a while longer.

After Danzo left, the Third Hokage looked at Uchiha Issei beside him and said apologetically, "Issei, it was my fault that the Root ninja attacked you without permission. Now that you have returned to the village, I think you should explain something to me, the Hokage."

"Yes, Third Hokage." Uchiha Issei replied respectfully. It was clear that Chiho had other plans, and Shiraha wanted to see what she could achieve.

"Come with me." The Third Hokage nodded to Chiho and Fugaku, then gestured for Issei to leave with him.

Uchiha Issei patted Shisui on the shoulder, indicating that he didn't need to be nervous, and then left with the Third Hokage.

Compared to Issei, the 'rogue ninja,' returning to Konoha, Chiho becoming the new head of the Uchiha clan caused quite a stir in Konoha.

After all, Fugaku had a very good reputation among the Konoha ninja.

Many Jonin believe that if Fugaku were to run for Hokage, his popularity, character, and strength would be more than enough. The only thing holding him back is the poor reputation of the Uchiha clan as a whole.

...valley barrier

A year has quietly passed.

Compared to Fugaku's maturity and composure, Chiho, the new head of the Uchiha clan, appeared much more radical. She repeatedly clashed with Danzo, Koharu Utatane, Minato Homura, and others at Konoha's high-level meetings, and actively fought for the political rights of the Uchiha clan.

Furthermore, she implemented reforms within the Konoha Police Force, completely eliminating the violent law enforcement practices previously employed by its members.

The Uchiha clan's preconceived notion of arrogance and rudeness in the minds of others has gradually been broken.

However, many Uchiha were dissatisfied with her approach, because why should the powerful Uchiha compromise with others and fawn over ordinary people? The pride of the Uchiha would eventually be worn away by Chiho, the clan leader.

Especially knowing that the Uchiha clan possessed four pairs of Mangekyou Sharingan, the fact that they continued the policies of the Fugaku clan head and continued to negotiate with the higher-ups indefinitely caused some of the Uchiha clan members who originally supported Chiho to gradually develop other ideas.

"The Uchiha have shown enough sincerity, but the village's reaction is truly disappointing!" After saying this at yet another high-level meeting, Chiho slammed the door and left, leaving everyone looking at each other in bewilderment.

Many Jonin actually felt indignant on behalf of the Uchiha clan, because the changes in the Uchiha clan over the past year were obvious to all, but the higher-ups seemed to turn a blind eye.

It's true that the Uchiha clan is arrogant, but in several Shinobi World Wars, the Uchiha clan was always at the forefront, and when danger came, every Uchiha was a reliable comrade.

They simply wanted the treatment and political rights that a major clan deserved, especially given that the Uchiha had repeatedly humbled themselves; the actions of the higher-ups were actually somewhat unfair.

A single Jonin cannot influence the decisions of the higher-ups, while some clan leaders with influence have to consider their clans and whether it is necessary to antagonize the higher-ups for the sake of the Uchiha clan.

The intention of the four high-ranking members to suppress the Uchiha clan is all too clear. If they speak up for the Uchiha, they are likely to be seen as siding with the Uchiha. Unless the Hyuga clan takes the lead, other ninja clans will not easily do such a risky thing.

Unfortunately, the Hyuga clan and the Uchiha clan have been mortal enemies since the Warring States period. Even though they are now in the same village, their relationship is by no means harmonious.

Therefore, silence seems to be the best option.

"The meeting is adjourned. Everyone, please disperse." The Third Hokage gestured for everyone to leave. He was also somewhat troubled by Chiho's tough stance. He was indeed very pleased with the changes in the Uchiha clan over the past year, but he was still hesitant when it came to delegating authority.

"Shisui, you stay."

As everyone was leaving the meeting room, the Third Hokage called out to Shisui.

"Yes."

Shisui paused for a moment, then stopped in his tracks.

He followed Danzo and the Third Hokage to the Hokage's office.

Soon, the other two Hokage advisors, Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado, also arrived.

"Shisui, has the situation within the Uchiha clan reached a point where it's about to spiral out of control?" the Third Hokage asked in a deep voice.

As his direct subordinate in the Anbu, Shisui was highly regarded by the Third Hokage. At least in his view, Shisui had broken away from the narrow-minded clan mentality of the Uchiha and was very similar to their former comrade, Uchiha Kagami.

However, Shisui seems to have changed somewhat since Chiho took over.

"Yes, many clansmen have strong resistance, and the sentiment for a coup within the clan is high. It seems that Lady Chiho has also been persuaded."

"That's what Shisui replied."

"We have to come up with a solution!" said Koharu Utatane.

Mitokado Yan pondered, "It seems we have no choice but to make some concessions."

"No, giving in now will only embolden those Uchiha clansmen who are plotting a coup," Danzo immediately objected.

The Third Hokage looked like he had a headache.

Just then, Shisui, who was kneeling on one knee, suddenly revealed his Mangekyou Sharingan: "Third Hokage, I have a way..."

......

Meanwhile, in the territory of the Vortex Clan.

Underground laboratory.

Bai Yu sat cross-legged on the bed.

After his promotion, he had been intermittently training for a year. Apart from communicating with the Kodama incarnation "Uchiha Issei" when necessary, and spending time with Kushina, Mitsuko, and Taichi, he had been training almost all the time.

In just one year, he had become thoroughly familiar with the abilities of a level two "Spirit Summoner" and had upgraded his three innate spells, "Wood Spirit Avatar," "Demonic Scales," and "Chain of Emotions," to level two.

Even with readily available level 2 talent spell templates, and only needing to upgrade from a level 1 talent spell template to level 2, a year would still be incredibly fast.

While a fully qualified wizard can live for hundreds of years, most wizards feel that their lifespan is too short and simply not enough.

The idea is that researching and exploring the unknown is an almost limitless endeavor.

Trying to explore infinite things with limited time will naturally leave you with not enough time.

A formal wizard's secluded research experiment can take several months or even years.

Advanced spells are intricate and complex; it's quite normal to spend several years mastering a single spell.

Bai Yu is now 29 years old and is already a level 2 "Summoner".

Compared to his lifespan of over a thousand years, 29 years old is equivalent to an ordinary person's infancy.

But he has already reached a level that many wizards have not been able to achieve in hundreds of years.

Ninety percent of the official wizards in the wizarding world will remain at level one forever, and most of the remaining ten percent will remain at level two.

But for Bai Yu, who was promoted to level two at the age of 29, there was no way he would be stuck at level two.

At this moment, Bai Yu suddenly opened his eyes.

Sensing the information transmitted by the Kodama incarnation "Uchiha Issei", a smile appeared on his face.

"Is it finally starting? Chiho is really capable!"

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[Chapter 207: The Outbreak!]

"My Mangekyou Sharingan can use a genjutsu called 'Kotoamatsukami'! It can manipulate others at will without them realizing it, and permanently and completely change their thoughts and will. However, each use requires a long cooldown period. According to my estimate, it can only be used once every ten years or so. As for whether this genjutsu will become ineffective or whether it can be prevented by other means, I don't know."

In the Hokage's office, Shisui's words sent chills down the spines of four high-ranking Konoha officials: Hiruzen Sarutobi, Danzo Shimura, Koharu Utatane, and Homura Mitokado.

"You're saying 'Kotoamatsukami' can alter a person's thoughts and will?!" Danzo's face showed surprise, his mind racing, before he asked, "How can you guarantee that 'Kotoamatsukami' will work on Chiho and Fugaku, who have also awakened the Mangekyou Sharingan?"

"I can't guarantee that, but I'm willing to give everything for my family and village."

Zhi Shui said earnestly.

"Rather than doubting Shisui's abilities, I think the biggest problem is that the Uchiha clan is about to spiral out of control," Hiruzen Sarutobi said in a deep voice. "It's time for us to make some substantial concessions!"

"Thank you very much, Lord Third Generation," Shisui said gratefully.

“Even if the ‘Kotoamatsukami’ technique is truly effective, merely changing Chiho and Fugaku’s minds probably won’t change the Uchiha clan’s intention to stage a coup,” Danzo retorted.

“No!” Hiruzen Sarutobi shook his head and said, “If Chiho and Fugaku really make changes and guide the Uchiha to abandon the coup and choose a peaceful way of coexisting with the village, then we should indeed make changes and slowly change the treatment of the Uchiha clan.”

"That is also my wish." Shisui said respectfully, his head bowed, though a hint of disappointment flashed in his eyes, because the Third Hokage's reaction was exactly as Issei had described.

The Third Hokage has said this many times before. This time, his attitude seems more sincere, but he still wants to change Chiho and Fugaku's minds first before making any changes.

Even so, the Third Hokage's attitude didn't seem very firm, and Shisui had already given up hope of finding out how sincere he really was.

"I'm afraid the Uchiha clan wants far more than we imagine," Koharu Utatane said, her brows furrowed.

Mitokado Homura sighed helplessly and said, "This is a concession that we have to make for the sake of peace."

The two advisors' words made Shisui's heart sink.

After spending these years together, and having gained insights from Issei, he has seen through the true nature of the Third Generation.

With the two advisors unwilling and Danzo firmly opposed, the Third Hokage's promise to the Uchiha clan will most likely remain unfulfilled due to the dissuasion of others, and may be delayed indefinitely until it is finally dropped.

"Shisui, I will send another ANBU member to accompany you. Itachi will definitely understand your decision," Hiruzen Sarutobi reassured him. It seemed that they could only get through this crisis with Shisui's help. If Chiho and Fugaku could really make a big difference under Shisui's eye technique, and give the Uchiha clan a chance, it wouldn't be a bad idea.

Shisui: "Yes!"

"Third generation sir."

At this moment, Hiruzen Sarutobi's direct subordinate ANBU arrived outside the Hokage's office.

"Come in," Hiruzen Sarutobi said in a deep voice.

An ANBU ninja entered the Hokage's office, approached Hiruzen Sarutobi, and whispered in his ear.

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded, looked at Shisui, and said, "Shisui, after Chiho left, she immediately convened a clan meeting. Now all the Uchiha clan members have gone to the Naka Shrine to attend the meeting. You should go first too. Be sure to appease the Uchiha clan members. Report any situation to me as soon as possible, and I will send people to support you and Itachi at any time."

"Yes." Shisui bowed respectfully and then left the Hokage's office.

"Hiruzen, you're too naive! You can't satisfy the Uchiha clan's appetite!" Danzo said with a gloomy face. He didn't care whether the Uchiha clan could really change under Shisui's eye technique. What he cared about was how to obtain the Sharingan and the Mangekyou Sharingan.

“Danzo, your hostility towards the Uchiha clan runs too deep. I believe in Shisui!” Hiruzen Sarutobi said.

"Chiho, Fugaku, and Shisui have all awakened the Mangekyou Sharingan. Do you know what that means? If they're secretly colluding, we won't even know how we died!"

Danzo said in a deep voice.

“Shisui only revealed that he possesses the Mangekyou Sharingan now, which is also a way of coercing us. We must be wary.” Koharu Utatane frowned and said, “Hiruzen, we really should be careful.”

“This…” Hiruzen Sarutobi’s expression changed slightly.

“Regardless of whether Kotoamatsukami is as miraculous as Shisui described, the power to change thoughts and wills is still too dangerous in the hands of the Uchiha,” Mitokado Homura echoed.

"If Shisui were to use 'Kotoamatsukami' against us instead, what means would we have to defend ourselves!?"

Danzo continued.

Hiruzen Sarutobi shook his head slightly: "I believe Shisui wouldn't do that. Like Kagami, he has completely broken free from the concept of his clan. He would consider the safety of the entire Hidden Leaf Village."

"Hmph! Hiruzen, you'll regret this!" Danzo said angrily, then turned and left. Since Shisui had revealed that he possessed the ability of 'Kotoamatsukami', Danzo naturally had to test it out.