Hostile to the Uchiha? Don't regret relocating your entire clan!

"Alright, I'll have someone copy this technique down and give it to you later. Let's talk about the Cloud Ninja kidnapping incident first."

Without giving Uchiha Yuzuru a chance to refuse, Hiruzen Sarutobi made his decision immediately, and his gaze towards Uchiha Yuzuru held a more scrutinizing quality.

"Yuzuru, according to my investigation, it shouldn't have been you on night duty that night, but Uchiha Rihika, right?"

“We’ve switched shifts,” Yuzuru Uchiha shrugged. “Because Captain Rihi is not feeling well.”

"That's it."

Hiruzen Sarutobi pondered for a moment, then asked without saying much, "So how did you leave Konoha? Why didn't the barrier team sense your movements?"

He had investigated carefully and found that there was no problem with the barrier that night. Even if a fly flew out of the village, it would not be able to escape the barrier team's detection.

How exactly did Uchiha Yuzuru manage to leave the village without anyone noticing?

Uchiha Yuzuru said calmly, "Third Hokage, you should ask the Barrier Team about this. I'm just following the traces left by those Cloud Ninja, that's all."

"During your pursuit of the Cloud Ninja, did you encounter any Anbu members?"

"Really do not have?"

Sensing the growing pressure emanating from Hiruzen Sarutobi, Yuzuru Uchiha coldly said, "Third Hokage, Kushina has already been rescued, and the bodies of the Cloud Ninja have been brought back to the village. What exactly do you want to know?"

"Is there some hidden story behind this?"

That's really perceptive.

Hiruzen Sarutobi hadn't expected that just by asking a few more questions, Yuzuru Uchiha would be able to connect the dots.

If you keep asking, you probably won't get any useful information, and the other party might even notice something.

No, perhaps Uchiha Yuzuru has already sensed something.

He voluntarily swapped shifts with others, freely entered and exited the village without being detected, rescued Kushina first, and the three vanished ANBU...

Although there is no evidence to prove that Yuzuru Uchiha planned these things, Hiruzen Sarutobi is used to preparing for the worst.

Recalling all the information he had read about Uchiha Yuzuru, Hiruzen Sarutobi's resolve gradually hardened.

Uchiha Yuzuru is definitely not to be underestimated; he should be a key target to keep an eye on from now on!

After thinking for a while, Hiruzen Sarutobi stopped dwelling on what had already happened and said, "Yuzuru, now that you know about Kushina, there's something I hope you can understand."

"The Sharingan of the Uchiha clan can influence tailed beasts, so for the sake of the bigger picture, you can no longer have contact with Kushina."

"To be precise, it should be any Uchiha."

"Of course, this isn't directed at you; it's all for the sake of the village."

Upon hearing Hiruzen Sarutobi's plan, Yuzuru Uchiha barely suppressed a laugh.

Just as I expected, just as I expected, no, I can't laugh yet, I have to hold it in!

Hiruzen Sarutobi's decision was the perfect assist to his plan.

Yuzuru Uchiha was certain that once this news spread, both Kushina Uzumaki and the members of the Uchiha clan would feel strong dissatisfaction.

The conflict between the two sides has deepened further, and even if he makes the decision to leave Konoha, he will naturally receive the support of the vast majority of people.

"Yuzuru, you can go now. I'll have someone send you the training scroll for the Multiple Shadow Clone Technique later."

After Uchiha Yuzuru left, Sarutobi Hiruzen tapped the table.

A man with long, silver-white hair and deep-set eyes suddenly appeared in the Hokage's office.

"Sakumo, from today onwards, you will be responsible for monitoring the Uchiha clan's every move through the Anbu."

“Especially Uchiha Yuzuru, if you find anything unusual about him, I will allow you to act first and report later.”

Today's conversation convinced Hiruzen Sarutobi that Yuzuru Uchiha was definitely not someone he could control.

In that case, the opponent's talent would become a threat.

He would never show mercy to such a person.

Upon hearing this, Hatake Sakumo hesitated and said, "Hokage-sama, won't this cause dissatisfaction and resistance from the Uchiha clan?"

"Just follow the orders."

After Hatake Sakumo left, Sarutobi Hiruzen walked to the window with his hands behind his back and a cold smile appeared on his face.

Now that he has complete control over the village's power, what kind of trouble can the Uchiha clan possibly cause?

At most, they'll just complain a few times, right?

Chapter 18 Yuzuru, you don't have the talent for this.

"Why won't you let me in? I need to see the Hokage!!"

"Not today."

"When can that happen?"

"I don't know. I will convey your wishes to you, but until then, you can only wait patiently for the Hokage's summons."

Looking at the ANBU ninja in front of her, whose tone was devoid of any emotion, Kushina Uzumaki clenched her fists.

Finally, he gave the Hokage Building a resentful look, then turned and left.

Walking through the streets of Konoha, Kushina Uzumaki felt her heart filled with resentment.

Yuzuru was right, that old man Hiruzen Sarutobi really did take action.

She would never be able to see Mikoto and Yuzuru again.

"Damn it! Why are they even taking away this little bit of freedom? What will of fire, what bonds... it's all bullshit!"

Kushina Uzumaki returned to the Senju clan's territory in a huff.

Her last shred of hope was shattered; she was utterly disappointed with this boring village.

She only hoped that Yuzuru's plan would go smoothly, and she didn't want to stay in this cage for even a second longer.

"Kushina, you don't seem to be in a good mood."

Mito Uzumaki, who was sunbathing in the yard, reached out and pulled Kushina Uzumaki in front of her: "What happened?"

"Grandma Mito, I..."

Seeing Kushina Uzumaki's hesitant expression, Mito Uzumaki slowly got up and pulled her into the room.

"Kushina, don't worry, no one will be able to hear our conversation."

Upon hearing this, Kushina Uzumaki knelt down next to Mito Uzumaki.

If there's anyone she can trust now, it's only Mito Uzumaki, who has cared for her since she was a child.

"Grandma Mito, if one day I leave Konoha, will you blame me?"

Mito Uzumaki paused for a moment: "Kushina, why are you suddenly saying that?"

"It's nothing, just thinking casually."

Upon hearing this, Mito Uzumaki stroked Kushina Uzumaki's long hair and said softly, "Kushina, there's a scroll on the bedside table. Bring it here."

Mito Uzumaki placed the scroll in Kushina Uzumaki's hand and said softly, "This scroll contains all the sealing techniques of the Uzumaki clan. I'm entrusting it to you from now on."

Kushina Uzumaki opened her mouth in surprise and said incredulously, "Grandma Mito, why did you suddenly entrust me with something so important?"

Mito Uzumaki smiled and said, "I originally wanted to give it to you after I died, but I'm afraid that one day when I wake up you will suddenly be gone, so I'll give it to you in advance."

"Grandma Mito, you don't blame me?" Kushina Uzumaki asked in a low voice.

"Silly child, how could I blame you?" Mito Uzumaki smiled and shook her head. "Since you have made your decision, I will absolutely not interfere."

"I have personally experienced how difficult the situation of a Jinchūriki is."

"Of course, the path you've chosen might not be much easier than becoming a Jinchūriki."

"No matter where you are, the village will never give up on you easily."

"It's alright, I'll be careful." After saying that, Kushina Uzumaki asked with some confusion, "Grandma Mito, since your life isn't going well, why do you keep enduring it?"

"Given your status and strength, even the Hokage wouldn't dare to do anything to you, right?"

Upon hearing this, Mito Uzumaki sighed: "Although Hashirama has been dead for many years, as his wife, I want to continue his ideals."

"For the sake of the village, I can't just do things based on my own preferences. Over the years, I've done my duty to Hashirama."

"only……"

A look of reminiscence appeared on Mito Uzumaki's face. After a long while, she said, "I am sorry to the people of the Land of Whirlpools."

"Kushina, I'm sorry for saying this only after you've made your decision. I hope you don't blame me."

If Kushina Uzumaki hadn't decided to leave Konoha herself, she might have kept these words to herself for the rest of her life.

Looking at the elderly woman who was nearing the end of her life, Kushina Uzumaki felt a lump in her throat and said in a deep voice, "Grandma Mito, I don't blame you."

"That's good." Mito Uzumaki smiled and took Kushina Uzumaki's hand.

Even someone as vibrant as her had skin that had become dry and wrinkled.

She stroked Kushina's fair hand and asked curiously, "Kushina, can you tell me how you made this decision?"

Upon hearing Mito's words, Kushina rested her chin on her hand, and the image of the moon from that night flashed through her mind.

A smile unconsciously crept onto her lips as she softly said, "Because I met a hero..."

"Art fire escape ho fireball!"

"Little tricks."

Fugaku Uchiha snorted coldly and cleaved the high-temperature fireball, several meters in diameter, in two with a single slash.

"Fire Release: Impatiens Flower Claws Red!"

Dozens of flaming shuriken, like a shower of balsam flowers, collided with each other and attacked Uchiha Fugaku from all corners.

"Shadow Clone Technique!"

Fugaku Uchiha quickly formed hand seals and then used his long sword to knock down all the shuriken in front of him.

As for those in the blind spots behind them, they were all left to the shadow clones to handle.

The sharp longswords clashed and then separated instantly.

The three-tomoe Sharingan of Uchiha Yuzuru and Uchiha Fugaku were operating at full speed.

The two figures flashed by in various places, moving at an extreme speed.

Every strike aimed straight for the opponent's vitals, yet every strike was skillfully dodged.

"Yuzuru, I will definitely beat you this time!"

"Uchiha Fugaku said confidently."

The two agreed not to use their eye powers, so he was confident he could defeat his opponent.

Upon hearing this, Uchiha Yuzuru remained silent, responding instead with even more ferocious swordsmanship.

After a long while, looking at the long sword held against his neck, Fugaku Uchiha's face turned ugly.

Even without using his eye techniques, he was still no match for Uchiha Yuzuru.

Looking at Fugaku Uchiha, Yuzuru Uchiha slowly sheathed his long sword.

"I don't know what you're expecting, but this is reality."

Even without using eye techniques, the dynamic vision of the Mangekyou Sharingan is incomparable to that of the ordinary three-tomoe Sharingan.

Moreover, with the system's rewards, he has no weaknesses in any aspect.

To defeat a Kage-level powerhouse with no weaknesses, there is no other way but to overwhelm them with superior strength.

Fugaku Uchiha clearly did not possess such conditions.

Seeing Yuzuru Uchiha's nonchalant attitude, Fugaku Uchiha could only sigh, "I lost."

"You seem quite down?"

"if not?"

He was also praised as a genius, and he was several years older than Uchiha Yuzuru, but now he has been completely outshone by him...

Seeing Fugaku Uchiha's expression, Yuzuru Uchiha comforted him, "You don't need to feel inferior for losing to me. Just like a butterfly is destined not to fly across the ocean, and a firefly doesn't need to compete with the bright moon."