Konoha Drunkard

"Nanshan, lie down first! The doctor said your injuries are too serious and you'll need at least six months to recover. Now tell me what exactly happened?" the elder said.

"Ahem! Clan leader, elders, something terrible has happened! Our Uchiha bloodline has been spread, and the person who kidnapped our clansmen two years ago was Danzo!" Uchiha Nanzan hurriedly said to the various leaders and chiefs.

"What! What on earth happened?!" This time even the second male lead's father couldn't sit still anymore; the bloodline spreading was no small matter!

The Uchiha clan holds such a position because of their Sharingan, and to maintain the purity of their bloodline, they absolutely cannot intermarry with outsiders. Otherwise, if the entire ninja world were filled with Sharingan users, the Uchiha clan would lose their status.

"This morning, when I and two clansmen were returning from a mission, we encountered more than a dozen Root ninjas. They attacked us, and just when I was about to be killed, a person wearing a strange mask appeared and killed all the Root members. Only one Root member pretended to be dead and wasn't killed... And... and the ability that masked man used was Susanoo, which is recorded in the clan! Moreover, from their conversation, it seems that the masked man is Danzo's younger brother!" Uchiha Nanzan said, his voice trembling.

"What? Danzo's brother has the Mangekyou Sharingan? You're not seeing things, are you?" This time it was the elder who was provoked. Ever since the death of Madara Uchiha, whom they had betrayed, no one in their clan had ever possessed the Mangekyou Sharingan. Now it had appeared in a bloodline that was suspected to have been leaked from elsewhere. Wasn't this a slap in the face to the Uchiha clan?

"Cough! Cough! I'm not mistaken! I'm sure that's Susanoo, and the one eye that's sticking out is also correct. And... it seems they've known about Danzo's brother for a long time. From what they've said, Danzo has been sending people to search for that masked man. I guess he probably wanted to get the Mangekyou Sharingan too." Uchiha Nanzan said excitedly.

"That bastard Danzo! He was the one who kidnapped our clansmen two years ago! It seems our guess was right. Back then, he was a high-ranking official in Konoha, and Hiruzen Sarutobi must have known about it! As for Danzo's brother, he must be Danzo's father. I knew he wasn't a good person back then. I never thought he would dare to seduce a woman from our clan and father a bastard! And that bastard even awakened the Mangekyou Sharingan." The third brother said angrily, feeling a pang of heartache at the thought of his henchmen who disappeared two years ago.

"Clan leader, I think Hiruzen Sarutobi knows more about this bastard than we do, but he didn't tell us! Hiruzen Sarutobi is protecting his teammates! Clan leader, we Uchiha have shed enough blood for Konoha, and now Konoha wants us to shed tears too!" An old actor is an old actor, once he starts crying, he can't stop.

"...Yes, clan leader! From the founding of the village until now, is this how the village remembers our Uchiha's contributions?" The second and third sons, the two supporting characters, also started to put on a tearful performance.

"...Clan leader, I think there might be more to this than meets the eye. I think I should go and sound out Aunt Xiaochun. If I ask her to go to the Hokage like last time, it will have a big impact." Xiaochun said to the suspected brother after thinking for a while.

"Uchiha Haru! What are you saying? It's obvious what's going on. Our bloodline has already spread. Danzo knows he's his brother. How could Hiruzen Sarutobi not know? Why is he still hiding it from us? Besides, he was the one who protected Danzo last time. So many of our clansmen were captured by Danzo, all for the Sharingan!" The second brother glared at Haru and said angrily.

The second brother stared at Jasper, growing increasingly annoyed! Especially that face that was completely like Uchiha Kagami's; he dreamed of killing him every night!

Back then, it was Uchiha Kagami who first came to him and asked him to support him in becoming Hokage. Then he helped Kagami persuade the other two elders, but they were all fooled! He lost all face back then.

"Second Elder, calm down and listen to me. If we go directly to the Hokage now, Danzo will definitely accuse us of being lawless again! Then it might be Konoha's White Fang who comes! The Hokage will not allow any clan to establish its status above the village!" Xiaochun didn't know what he had done to offend the Second Elder. He had disliked him since he was a child, but for the sake of the clan, he still had to bite the bullet and say it.

"...The Fourth Elder is right! We can't go looking for Hiruzen Sarutobi like last time. This time, we'll do as the Fourth Elder says. But this time, we must take action no matter what! We must kill that bastard. The Uchiha bloodline cannot be allowed to spread." At this moment, the First Elder was still clear-headed. Although he disliked Xiaochun, he could accept Xiaochun's suggestion for the sake of the clan. After all, she had powerful connections.

"...Fourth Elder, you should go and ask him tomorrow! We Uchiha will not let this matter rest; it concerns the bloodline of our clan," the second male lead's father said solemnly.

As for those clansmen who were captured, they were nothing in front of this Kaleidoscope. He would be willing to exchange a hundred of the Third Brother's henchmen for a Kaleidoscope... Anyway, it wasn't his people who died. It was just because the three old men had too much power that making him the clan leader was just a facade.

Xiao Xiaochun nodded, knowing that his suspected brother was truly disappointed with the village this time. As a clan leader, to have his own bloodline passed away without being told by the higher-ups—what kind of person was that!

The next day, Xiao Xiaochun arrived at the dormitory early in the morning with baby's belongings, ostensibly to bring his son. Since his son's birth, they had been staying at the dormitory, and he and his wife had to come over to see him even if they wanted to catch a glimpse.

"Auntie Xiaochun!" Little Spring came to Xiaochun's house and saw Xiaochun holding her son.

"What's the rush? Is the Uchiha causing trouble again?" After being a leader of Konoha for so many years, she still has some insight. Seeing her godson rushing over early in the morning, even though he brought baby stuff, does the Utatane clan really lack such things? It's obvious that something's wrong.

"...Aunt Xiaochun, did you know that Danzo has a younger brother who has developed a kaleidoscope?" He got straight to the point in front of the lover of his father who raised him since childhood.

"...Sigh! I knew I couldn't hide it from you for long. How did you find out? It's been two years already." Koharu, the girl in the dorm, paused slightly and sighed.

"The news my clansman brought back yesterday is that he encountered Root and was almost killed, but then he ran into Danzo's younger brother and killed Root. The clansman was also seriously injured when he brought the news back," Xiaochun said solemnly.

233. Danzo, whose name cannot be cleared.

"Ah! To tell this story, we have to go back two years. You know Shanks was fighting a mysterious powerful figure in the Land of Rain, right?" Koharu Utatane handed the baby Shisui to the wet nurse beside her and waved for them to leave.

"I know, no one knows who that mysterious powerhouse is yet. Could it be... that person is Danzo's brother?" Xiaochun realized. In the ninja world, the only ones who can go toe-to-toe with Shanks besides the Raikage are the Mangekyou Sharingan Susanoo, right?

“That’s right! When Shanks came back, he told us that the strong man looked seven-tenths like Danzo, and... his eye technique was very strange and powerful. He could even activate the complete Susanoo, and most importantly, he was unkillable. Shanks couldn’t do anything to him either. In the end, he ran away on his own after exhausting his chakra.” Koharu Utatane said, looking at Jasmine.

"Wh...what? It's that strong! Why didn't the village tell us?" Little Spring was shocked.

Who is Shanks? The man who split Kirigakure in two! I never expected he couldn't do anything to Danzo's brother.

“Sigh! It’s because after I tell you, you will want to hunt him down at all costs. But even if you kill him, you will suffer heavy losses with the power of the Uchiha! Right now, all the villages are in a relatively peaceful state, but as long as Konoha suffers huge losses, the war will start again.” Koharu Utatane sighed as she looked at her godson.

“But now that Tokioka and the three elders know about this, they won’t let it go. This has already threatened the survival of the Uchiha clan,” Koharu said.

"...Danzo searched for him for two years without success. This time, he came out on his own initiative. There's probably some conspiracy involved. You'd better advise Uchiha Fugaku that such a strong person isn't someone you can just find whenever you want," said Koharu Utatane.

“But Danzo has started arresting our people again, and we can’t persuade them otherwise,” Xiaoxiaochun said, shaking her head.

"Go back now, and don't concern yourself with this matter anymore." Xiaochun looked at Xiaoxiaochun seriously.

Releasing Danzo was something the three Konoha leaders agreed to, with the aim of crippling the three old Uchiha clansmen. However, she couldn't tell Jasmine about this, since Jasmine was an Uchiha and wouldn't watch her clansmen die.

"But... alright. But I won't watch my people die." Xiao Xiaochun wanted to say something, but was stopped by the look in Tuan Shen Xiaochun's eyes. However, when he reached the door, he turned back and said firmly to Tuan Shen Xiaochun.

"..." Xiaochun looked at Xiaochun's back without saying a word. Of course, she knew that Xiaochun would not give up. With the same personality as Jing back then, how could she possibly watch her clansmen die?

"Call Shanks for me and tell him I need to talk to him." After thinking for a while, Xiaochun, who was turning over the dorm, came up with a way to protect Xiaochun.

........

Yesterday, Shanks released the two mice and then swapped his eyes back, and the pain was excruciating! As a man who had never been injured since childhood, except for the three-day scar on his eyelid from being scratched by that minor character Blackbeard, this self-harm by gouging out his eyes was absolutely heart-wrenching.

He had just gotten up when he saw the group of people who changed dorm rooms waiting for him in his room.

"Lord Shanks, Lady Koharu asked me to inform you that she has urgent business and requests your presence," the Utatane clan member said as soon as Shanks came out.

"Let's go! Do you know what's going on? Someone hasn't sneaked into Xiaochun's room again, has he?" Shanks joked.

"Uh...no, no! I don't know the specifics either." The Utatane clan member was terrified by Shanks's teasing. Who in the entire Hidden Leaf Village would dare to flirt with one of the three giants like this...?

"What's the matter, Xiaochun? Where's Shisui?" Shanks arrived at the Tōsei clan's lobby and saw Tōsei Xiaochun clearly waiting for him.

"Shimura Hanzo has reappeared, and not only has he been discovered by the Uchiha, but they've also found out that Danzo has started arresting their people again. Keep an eye on Koharu lately, and make sure nothing happens to him," Koharu Utatane said seriously.

"...Wait! Let me sort out my thoughts. It's not a problem that Shimura Hanzo appeared and was discovered by the Uchiha, but why did Danzo attack the Uchiha as soon as he appeared? And he wouldn't dare to touch Koharu, would he? Everyone knows that Koharu is your darling. Doesn't Danzo want to flirt with you anymore?" Shanks said, pretending to organize his thoughts.

"...This is a complicated matter. We originally just wanted Danzo to deal with those three old guys, but we didn't expect Shimura Hanzo, who had been hiding for more than two years, to suddenly reappear, and things went wrong. Koharu is just like Kagami; she won't just leave her clansmen to fend for themselves. I'm just worried that Danzo might decide to take action against her." Koharu Utatane ignored Shanks's teasing.

"...No way! Back then, I patted my chest in front of so many Uchiha and guaranteed that such a thing would never happen again. You three, by letting Danzo live and letting him bite them, aren't you just slapping me in the face? If something happens, don't even think about me going to drink at the Uchiha Clan again." Shanks said, staring wide-eyed at Koharu Utatane.

"Those three old bastards are getting more and more unruly. The only one who can teach them a lesson is Danzo. We didn't expect him to use this method," Koharu Utatane said helplessly, rubbing her temples.

This Danzo is really stupid; he can't even change his tactics. Luckily, she chose the versatile Kagami back then. This Danzo, with his dull mind, thinks he can seduce her? Let's wait until she's old and toothless...

"Danzo probably won't care about the Uchiha anymore. His half-brother has appeared, and given how much Danzo values ​​family, he'll definitely be focused on finding his brother! How could he possibly care about the Uchiha? You guys should think about how to explain this to the Uchiha." Shanks poured himself a glass of wine.

Danzo's true nature is clear from watching the anime; he was a man corrupted by power and lust for authority, and even Kishimoto couldn't whitewash him.

This person's desire for the Sharingan is so intense that it's impossible for him to stop. Shanks was just temporarily diverting his attention by exploiting his thirst for power. However, given enough time, he will eventually turn his attention to the Uchiha.

"...If you find that person, are you confident you can kill him?" Koharu thought for a long time.

The solution is to help the Uchiha kill Shimura Hanzo. Once the Uchiha bloodline is restored, they won't say anything more under the intimidation of Konoha's top lieutenants.

It's even easier with Danzo now. He's no longer an advisor to Konoha. To put it bluntly, he's just an average Jonin with some connections in the upper echelons of Konoha. Nobody can really control him. But Koharu and the others can still get Danzo to change his methods to deal with those three old geezers.

234. The more you brag, the bigger you get.

"Uh... it's not that easy. He's determined to escape, and I can't do anything about it. My Flying Thunder God Technique is only half-baked. Do you think the Complete Susanoo is a fake?" Shanks said, stroking his chin. What a joke! He wants him to kill himself? How?

"Danzo sent out all the Root ninjas yesterday afternoon, leaving only one guard. He's probably going to find Shimura Hanzo. As for the Uchiha matter, all you need to do is protect Koharu. If they want to send her, let them go," Koharu Utatane said slowly.

"That's no problem. Even if I don't give Brother Kagami face, I still have to give you face, right? But... I think it's better if you guys don't mess with the Uchiha clan recently. I don't know why, but lately I've been having this feeling of unease. It always happens in the first few years after a major event in the ninja world." Shanks started to bluff.

If these three giants still want Danzo to deal with the three old fogies, Danzo will definitely continue to collect Sharingan, but wouldn't that be a slap in the face if things escalate?

"Oh? Why didn't you tell us?" Sure enough, Xiaochun, who was turning over the dorm, was shocked after hearing this.

"It's only happened twice in so many years, who knows if it's true? I'm just speculating. But if it is true, Danzo can't make a move now, and wouldn't it be easy for you to take down those three old fogies then?" Shanks said.

"...Whether it's true or not, I'm going to find Hiruzen right now. It's good to be mentally prepared!" Koharu Utatane couldn't stay any longer and immediately headed towards the Hokage Building.

She was quite inclined to believe Shanks's premonition, because Shanks had awakened a strange talent that allowed him to hear other people's thoughts, so this kind of war warning wasn't unacceptable.

As Koharu Utatane walked toward the Hokage Building, Jasmine had already returned to the Uchiha clan compound. However, this time he didn't go to see anyone and was pondering the meaning behind Koharu Utatane's words.

Koharu told him not to get involved, which meant that the higher-ups tacitly approved of Danzo's actions against the three elders, just like last time. Those who were arrested were all the three elders' people. Although the three elders and their people had rather extreme ideas, they were still his clansmen, and he couldn't just stand by and do nothing.

Didn't Shanks promise on behalf of the village last time that he wouldn't harm the Uchiha again? Why has he suddenly changed his mind this time...?

If Jasper knew that Hiruzen Sarutobi and the others released Danzo because they were unhappy with his pretentious behavior at the wedding of his suspected brother, I wonder if he would be so angry that he would activate his Kaleidoscope Sharingan.

After much thought, Xiaochun finally thought of Shanks. Hiruzen Sarutobi and the others should give Shanks face, right? Besides, Shanks had vouched for them, promising the village wouldn't touch them again...

Thinking of this, Xiao Xiaochun immediately got up and left the clan's territory to find Shanks at the Ninja Academy. Shanks would usually be lying under the big tree at the school gate at a certain time.

........

"Hey! What brings you here?" Shanks arrived at his post, and Little Spring followed right behind.

"Uncle Shanks, I don't know why Danzo has started arresting Uchiha clan members again. You promised the village wouldn't touch the Uchiha again." Jasmine was so anxious that she didn't want to waste any more words with him.

"What's the panic? How old are you! Danzo doesn't have time to deal with your Uchiha affairs right now! He'd rather go find his own brother himself!" Shanks said lazily, lying on the rocking chair.

"But I don't understand. Didn't the village already promise last time not to let Danzo touch the Uchiha? Why is it starting again this time?" Xiaochun thought about this question for a long time but couldn't figure it out.

"That's a rather profound question! Do you know what those powerful and wealthy people care about most?" Shanks said enigmatically, almost as if he were holding a feather fan.

"...Life? Family?" Xiao Xiaochun said after thinking for a while.

"These things are important too! But none of them are important either. For most people who have power and money, face is the most important thing! Even the Hokage is no exception! The old Hokage is very concerned about his face. As long as his family and Konoha are not in danger, his face is ranked third." Shanks said, looking at Jasmine.

This kid's thoughts and appearance are like his father's, but his brain isn't as good as his father's. In the future, Shisui also didn't inherit Uchiha Kagami's brains, which is why he was easily fooled by Danzo, who had a stupid chin.

I wonder if Uchiha Kagami saved the universe, because he managed to shut down the machine that took Shanks through time and send it to save his descendants... It seems... Itachi was also his descendant... I guess so!

"Face? What does Danzo have to do with the Uchiha clan?" Little Spring was speechless!

"Let me tell you! You didn't see it, but a few days ago when your... brother Uchiha Fugaku got married, the Hokage and his two advisors went alone without a single bodyguard. Why is that?" Shanks decided to teach his older brother's son how to judge people.

"Because the Uchiha are safe?" Jasmine said, stroking her chin and frowning.

"Not entirely. First, regarding security, nobody in Konoha understands the three top leaders. Second, and most importantly, these three leaders are approachable and low-key! But look at those three old geezers from your Uchiha clan, always bringing a whole entourage wherever they go in and out of their clan, and they were even the last to arrive! Think about it, if you were the Hokage, could you tolerate this kind of treatment?" Shanks leisurely looked at Jasmine, who was deep in thought.

"...I can't stand it, but..." Xiaochun was about to say something when Shanks interrupted her. "Are you trying to say that he's the Hokage, so he should have the magnanimity of a Hokage? But Xiaochun, you have to understand that the Hokage is also a human being, and humans have emotions and desires. Besides, the Hokage represents the highest authority in the village. Those three old geezers have more influence than the Hokage; aren't they putting themselves above the village?"

Xiaochun pondered Shanks' words carefully, and they seemed to make some sense. The three elders' extreme views stemmed from the Uchiha clan's immense contributions to Konoha, especially after the Senju clan's decline, their intentions became increasingly apparent.

"Is there really no other way? The fact that the Hokage and the others kept Shimura Hanzo a secret has already made Tomioka very unhappy! He's starting to have some complaints about the village," Jasmine said dejectedly.

"puff!"

"What did you say, Shimura Hanzo? You mean that masked man?" Shanks spat out his drink upon hearing Jasmine's words.

I never expected his boasting to get so outrageous! He originally just wanted to keep the fact that there was still a Mangekyou Sharingan member among the Uchiha clan members who were away, so that they would focus their attention on that Mangekyou Sharingan and divert attention from the fact that their clan member had been taken down by Danzo. The effect was achieved, but it seems they went astray.

235. Big oxen are prone to accidents.

Shanks never expected that he would have the potential to be a mastermind! The boast he made to fool Danzo back then has now grown up so much, and it seems like many people have been fooled. If he hadn't told Orochimaru the truth, even a brainless person like Orochimaru would have believed it.

"Yes, yesterday a seriously injured clansman brought back news that Danzo already knows he has a younger brother, so the Hokage and the others must know as well. Our bloodline is flowing out of the country, which is a big deal!" Xiaochun also complained.