Projection magicians starting from the Uchiha clan

"The ninja world wasn't built on tender feelings. I don't agree with their law enforcement methods, but I don't think they've made many mistakes."

"As for status, what's wrong with the people of our tribe making contributions and wanting to be rewarded?"

"If people make contributions but don't receive corresponding rewards, will anyone still be willing to make them?"

"Not everyone is a saint who asks for nothing in return. Those who advocate self-sacrifice are either true saints or beneficiaries of the system."

"Look at the Sarutobi clan of the Third Hokage and the clansmen of the two advisors, aren't they making a fortune?"

"And do you really think the security force is a benefit given by the second generation rather than a shackle?"

Itachi opened his mouth slightly, looking at Iori with a mixture of understanding and confusion.

Although Itachi was a genius, at this moment he was just a five-year-old child. When he heard Iori's words, his face was full of confusion and bewilderment, and his eyes were filled with incomprehension.

After becoming engrossed in grand narratives, he seemed to no longer care about specific people. When he heard villagers complaining, he subconsciously assumed that something was wrong with his tribe.

After listening to Iori's words, he began to reflect and realized that he might have overlooked some issues.

Among the villagers who complained, some may have been innocent victims, but there were certainly quite a few who were at fault.

He subconsciously shifted all the blame to his clansmen, feeling that they were the problem. Was this also a form of prejudice? Itachi fell into deep thought, and his expression became serious.

“I will investigate the issue of the guard unit again,” he said in a low voice, his tone firm. “If this is not just a matter for the tribe, I will do everything I can to mediate.”

"I don't know the details about the Hokage and the advisors' families, but I always believe that ninjas are people who endure hardship to achieve their goals. Power and status are not important; what matters is belief and determination."

"If the Hokage and his advisors say one thing and do another, it only shows that they themselves have a problem, and it is their fault."

His tone revealed a hint of unease, but even more so, a firm resolve.

"Isn't the guard duty an honor bestowed by the second generation? Other families don't have this hereditary right."

Itachi couldn't understand this at all; for him at the moment, the underlying power struggle was still too profound.

"Hehe, consider this your homework. Go and learn about it. For you right now, concrete knowledge is more important than abstract ideas."

Iori smiled and started playing riddles.

"It's getting late, and I have things to do tomorrow, so I'll be leaving now. Don't worry, we'll have plenty of time to spend together in the future."

Itachi looked at his confident smile and smiled helplessly, thinking to himself:

[Honestly, does he really think he's guaranteed to win? Father, if you fail, I'll become his disciple. I want to see what kind of person Shisui is following.]

Chapter 76 Uchiha Clan Territory and the Asura of the Ninja World

In the early morning, sunlight shines through the thin morning mist, bathing the entire leaf in golden light.

Iori got up very early today. Last night, he unusually did not go to the Hall of Heroes to wander around, but instead went to bed and calmed down.

Today he is heading to the Senju clan's territory, which, in every sense, is a den of dragons and tigers for Iori.

Leaving aside the long-standing feud between the Senju and Uchiha clans, even decades after they jointly established their village, their relationship remains tense.

Moreover, many of the clan elders we are visiting this time have personally experienced the end of the Warring States period, and perhaps some of their relatives and friends died at the hands of the Uchiha.

The relationship between Tsunade and Iori is even more complicated. Putting aside the fact that they are more than ten years apart in age, Tsunade is not only the only direct descendant of the Senju clan, but also the last face of the Senju clan.

She was with a man from the Uchiha clan who was about to become the new head of the Uchiha clan, and the political implications of this union were obvious.

Iori knew in her heart that this trip to the Senju clan's territory was destined to be unsuccessful and would most likely trigger a conflict.

His emotions rose and fell with his thoughts, and a smile slowly appeared on his face.

In the ninja world, strong individuals are not bound by any constraints. Fortunately, he is now that strong individual.

Iori took the time to groom himself, something he rarely did. He knew he was handsome since he was a child, but the dangers of the ninja world made him completely oblivious to such things.

Today, he finally decided to make a slight change to himself.

He stood in front of the mirror, running his fingers over his head as he combed his hair back, a strand falling across his face.

He chose a stylish outfit: a long white robe with black trim and trousers, and tied it with a dark red belt.

"Very good, we have no rivals ahead." Iori waved his hand casually and walked towards the door.

Walking through the clan's territory, Iori carefully observed the Uchiha clan as they stood today.

Unlike after the Nine-Tails' rampage, when they were isolated from the village and sent to the vicinity of the Uchiha's ancestral homeland.

Unlike the Uchiha clan, who were isolated from the village and moved to the vicinity of their ancestral land after the Nine-Tails' attack, the current Uchiha clan still lives in the central area of ​​the village.

Although the location is slightly remote, it is still considered part of the core area.

The Uchiha clan exhibits a strong tendency to stick together, forming a small, independent ecosystem within their clan territory.

The place is fully equipped with restaurants, flower shops, ninja tool shops, and other amenities, all run by members of the Uchiha clan.

Although the original work of the previous life did not describe this much, Iori, who had lived here for more than ten years, knew that only a minority of the clan members became ninjas, and most of them were ordinary people.

Damn Danzo and the higher-ups, damn Obito Uchiha, and those idiots Fugaku, Itachi, and Shisui.

The night of the massacre, far more than just ninjas died. The old, weak, sick, disabled, and pregnant were all killed. Of the vast clan territory, only Sasuke survived.

Thinking of this, a surge of anger ignited in Iori's heart. She clenched her fists. The night of the massacre would still happen, but this time it would not be the Uchiha clan that would be wiped out.

"Let their blood nourish the new shoots of the shrubs!" Iori silently vowed in her heart.

Just as they themselves said, where leaves dance in the air, fire will never cease. The firelight will continue to illuminate the village and allow new leaves to sprout.

A leaf drifted down from the sky, and Iori caught it with her hand, her gaze fixed on the withered leaf.

He gently played with the leaves for a few moments, then crushed them, letting the fragments scatter beneath the tree.

Iori's eyes revealed determination and coldness, as if she saw the future of Danzo and the others in those fallen leaves.

"Hey, Iori, want a couple of pancakes?" the hand-baked uncle called out with a smile.

He is the owner of the pancake shop, which he has been running since Iori was a child.

"Okay, give me three, it's been so long since I've had your pancakes." A hint of nostalgia flashed in Iori's eyes, and then she asked, "Uncle Hand-made Pancake, Auntie Rice Cake, how have you been lately?"

"Not bad, right?" The man wiping the grease off his hands, his smile widening.

"I heard you became a hero in the Land of Wind and were even called the Asura of the Ninja World, just like Lord Madara in the past. That's wonderful."

Iori paused slightly, a hint of doubt and surprise rising in her heart. "You guys knew too?"

He originally thought that Hiruzen Sarutobi would definitely restrict the spread of the news, and even if his merits would not be erased, the speed of the spread would definitely not be this fast.

"Oh, there are a few young people spreading the word. They seem to be ninjas who have returned from the Land of Wind." Uncle Hand-Pulled Pancake said as he skillfully flipped the pancakes, filling the air with their aroma.

"Didn't anyone stop it?" Iori frowned, feeling very strange. Logically speaking, the Anbu and Root should not have allowed this to happen.

"Why are you stopping them? Is there something wrong with what they're saying?" Uncle Tsubaki stopped what he was doing and looked at Iori with a puzzled expression.

"No, I was just wondering why they were the ones doing the promotion." Iori smiled and changed the subject; he probably understood why.

Iori picked up the pancakes, put away two, and ate one as she walked towards the Senju clan's territory.

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In the Hokage Building, in the Hokage's office, Danzo Shimura and Hiruzen Sarutobi sat facing each other, the atmosphere somewhat tense.

"Hiruzen, are you just going to let those kids spread rumors like this? Have my Root arrest them and make them understand that some things can't be said."

Danzo slammed his hand on the table, his face contorted with rage.

Hiruzen Sarutobi took a deep drag on his pipe, slowly exhaling the smoke, a hint of dissatisfaction in his eyes. He tapped the table with his pipe, his voice low and menacing.

"Danzo, isn't Yan's situation enough to wake you up? What if Uchiha Iori comes knocking on your door if you attack those ninjas? Do you want to start a civil war?"

Danzo's expression changed slightly, and a hint of hesitation flashed through his mind, but anger still burned in his eyes. Since he took over the Root, few people had dared to defy his authority.

The two had already learned about Mitokado Homura's situation from the accompanying ANBU. It was because they tried to take action against the ninjas who supported Iori that Iori became enraged and attacked Mitokado Homura.

Iori's Kaleidoscope Illusion Technique: Mirror Flower Water Moon was indeed remarkable, living up to its name. Even Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't tell that Homura Mitokado's spirit had already been completely destroyed.

I just thought he was old and needed to recuperate after his emotional trauma, and that he would recover quickly.

The Third Hokage looked at Danzo, his tone carrying a hint of warning: "Danzo, don't act rashly again. Now is not the time for civil war. Let's wait until the Fourth Hokage election is over before considering anything else."

"Judging from the current situation, Minato's approval rating is still far ahead. His biggest weakness is his lack of seniority. If it had been a few years later, it would be hard to say who would have become Hokage."

Danzo remained silent for a moment, intending to recommend Orochimaru again, but ultimately sighed heavily and nodded slowly. At this point, they could no longer divide their power.

He knew that Hiruzen Sarutobi's words were not without reason, but the resentment in his heart still burned.

Chapter 77 Danzo Shimura's Conspiracy and the Thousand Hands Territory

After leaving the Hokage Building, Danzo couldn't shake the image of Iori's arrogant expression.

Through the Yamanaka clan's telepathic communication technique, he could almost sense every subtle expression Iori made when facing Mitokado Homura.

Those scarlet eyes were cold and terrifying, as if they carried endless mockery.

Iori's contempt was not only directed at Mitokado Homura, but at everyone in the council of elders.

Everyone knows that he represents the will of Konoha's higher-ups, and all of Iori's actions will be reported to the Hokage and the elders.

But Iori didn't care at all; his cold eyes seemed to say, "Old man, if you dare to get in my way again, I'll kill you."

Danzo's face grew increasingly grim; the authority of the elders had been publicly challenged.

Since he became the Hokage's assistant, no one has ever dared to show him such contempt.

Even someone as powerful as Konoha's White Fang committed suicide under my control. How dare a mere Uchiha dare to be so insolent towards me?

Danzo overlooked the fact that his initial intention was to prevent Sakumo from becoming Hokage, but he ultimately overplayed his hand and caused Sakumo's death.

At this moment, he was filled with anger and fear. Danzo had not yet received Hashirama's cells or the Sharingan. Compared to Mitomon, he was only slightly stronger.

Since Iori could easily defeat Mitomon, he could certainly crush him like an ant.

Back at the Root base, Danzo stood under the dim lights, his brow furrowed in deep thought.

What would an Uchiha do if he gained the power to kill himself?

Danzo was quite self-aware of this. As a vanguard against the Uchiha clan, his reputation among the Uchiha was such that everyone wanted to kill him.

Hiruzen is far too weak. Even if we don't deal with him directly, we must first prepare to do so.

Since we can't take direct action or use our position to pressure him, we'll have to resort to my specialty: strategy.