Hiruzen Sarutobi lit his pipe and looked at his old friend in his field of vision, slowly asking in return.

"But, the Uchiha are still the Uchiha!"

"Shisui and Itachi have both reported on the recent unusual activities of their clans. Can you really guarantee that those evil guys won't rebel? Can you really guarantee that Shisui and Itachi will betray their clans and stand on the side of Konoha?"

"Don't forget the Nine-Tails incident five years ago. Only the Uchiha clan could forcibly control the tailed beasts!"

Danzo Shimura slammed his cane hard against the floor.

The ear-piercing crash was a symbol of his anger.

The rise of Huang is not the main point.

The key issue is Hiruzen's attitude towards the Uchiha clan. If he doesn't suppress them soon, one day those guys will break free of control and become the root cause of the village's destruction!

"Shisui will not attack the village, and Itachi will definitely stand on the village's side."

"I believe they are all ninjas who have inherited the Will of Fire."

Faced with his old friend's questioning, the Third Hokage replied resolutely.

That's his conviction.

If he can't even be sure of this, then he has wasted the past sixty years!

However, such words were clearly not enough to convince the leader of the Root clan. He opened his mouth, wanting to say something more, wanting to use examples to prove that the clan was evil and untrustworthy.

But before he could utter a word, a warning that was clearly intended to sever his voice abruptly cut him off.

"Find out his identity, Danzo."

"I am the Hokage!"

These words completely silenced the one-eyed old man.

The Hokage is the highest authority in a village, whose fate can be decided with a single word.

"Ha, you'll regret this eventually, Hiruzen!"

Staring at the 'high-ranking and powerful' old man, Shimura Danzo coldly uttered a harsh word and turned to leave. The sound of him tapping his cane on the floor could be heard throughout the entire Hokage Building.

"Don't hold a grudge against Danzo too much; he was doing it for the village."

"I will try my best to correct his thinking."

After a long while, and taking several deep drags on his pipe, Hiruzen Sarutobi finally spoke, a hint of helplessness in his voice.

"No, the Third Hokage was more lenient with the Uchiha than they were; they valued the clan's reputation and honor too much."

A response rang out from the quiet Hokage's office, and a figure knelt on the floor. His attire differed somewhat from Hayate Gekko's, and he wore a white mask.

"Yes, the relationship between the village and the Uchiha clan still needs time to be reconciled. I'll leave this matter to you and Shisui."

"The competition is in two days, so let's stop tomorrow's tasks and get some rest."

Looking at the Anbu members in his field of vision, Hiruzen Sarutobi spoke gently.

"Yes, Lord Hokage, I will never lose. I will take my leave now."

After uttering those words, Itachi vanished from the spot.

Only then did the white-haired old man who was in charge of Konoha breathe a slight sigh of relief.

As for that boy named Uchiha Ara, he naturally couldn't easily trust him; Itachi was much more convenient to use.

Chapter 16 Water Breathing - Third Form, Flowing Dance!

On the day of the competition, the sky was overcast, with signs of a downpour.

However, this did not cool down the burning passion of the Uchiha clan. Clan ninjas continued to gather at the edge of the training ground, their expressions excited, their eyes bright, and their conversation filled with pride.

"I've heard that Itachi has never failed a mission in the Anbu! Even the Third Hokage has a very high opinion of him."

"I heard that Ara alone beat up the younger generation of the 'Ino-Shika-Cho' trio, and when he defeated the Akimichi clan, he even used their most powerful techniques to clash with them!"

"......"

News of events concerning today's protagonist began to circulate.

Both Itachi and Ara were figures who suppressed Konoha for a generation. How could they not be proud? Not arrogant?

Even the bad mood of being ostracized by the village for years was temporarily alleviated by the deeds of these two outstanding individuals.

"However, although Ara is quite good, even able to suppress opponents of higher levels like the 'Ino-Shika-Cho' combination, he is still young and hasn't experienced the true baptism of fire yet, so he probably lacks a lot of combat experience."

Hopefully, this failure will smooth out some of his rough edges.

Finally, a member of the tribe steered the conversation back to the upcoming battle.

They looked at the young man with the blade on his back, who stood quietly on the lake, and their words were tinged with worry.

While both are exceptional geniuses, Ara ultimately lacks the necessary foundation and experience. In contrast, Itachi, as the son of the clan leader, receives resources that are not only among the Uchiha but also among the best in the entire Hidden Leaf Village!

The implicit differences between them are self-evident.

"But Huang does possess two bloodline limits, and everyone has witnessed his daily training, rain or shine. Perhaps he can create a miracle!"

There were also members of the Uchiha clan who were optimistic about Ara Uchiha.

Even though the compatibility between Ice Release and Sharingan isn't high, and it can't become a Kekkei Tota like Onoki's next door, it's still shocking enough.

Moreover, Ara is not without fire-style chakra, and it remains to be seen how far he will go in the future!

Listening to the discussions of the surrounding tribesmen, Quan clasped his hands together in front of his chest, his thin lips slightly pursed, and his eyelids lowered, as if he were praying silently.

After an unknown amount of time, a slender figure stood on the still lake surface as a ripple quietly appeared.

The ferret arrived before the raindrops fell from the sky!

Today, he wasn't wearing the standard ANBU uniform, but simply a clan ninja outfit, making him indistinguishable from the other clan members around him.

But for some reason, Huang always felt a bit irritated when he saw the fan-shaped tribal pattern embroidered on his clothes.

Ok.

If it is washed clean with its owner's blood, it should be fine.

"why me?"

Uchiha Itachi, who had landed on the lake, asked a question.

A hint of doubt lingered in his eyes; he didn't believe the reasons for the challenge circulating within his clan at all.

Because the other party is definitely not the kind of person who would waste time challenging others for a little fame. The only two private fights in the academy were because the Sarutobi brothers and the Ino-Shika-Cho trio provoked them first.

However, Ara had no desire to talk to him. With a clang, the sword on his back was drawn from its sheath, and when he looked again, he was already half a foot away from Uchiha Itachi!

"Watch out, Nissan!"

A child's innocent shouts rang out from the shore.

Tiny Sasuke clenched his little fists tightly, his eyes filled with anger.

'That bastard Ara, he actually attacked his brother!'

Itachi Uchiha clearly hadn't expected Ara to be so direct. It was supposed to be a spar between members of the same clan, yet there wasn't even an opening remark.

Moreover, seeing the other party's close proximity, even someone as calm as him couldn't help but furrow his brow slightly.

Aside from Uchiha Ara's explosive power beyond his years, there was another point that made him even more puzzled: the killing intent that, though restrained, could still be glimpsed!

The eyes are the windows of the soul.

During the Third Shinobi World War and Anbu missions, Itachi Uchiha had seen countless pairs of eyes, filled with hatred, pity, cunning, and murderous intent... He could discern the emotions hidden within them at a glance.

Just like the teammates Danzo planted by his side, he could detect clues on the very first day of contact, which were undoubtedly signs of surveillance and distrust.

The same applies now; with just one glance, he could see the killing intent hidden in Huang's eyes.

'You want to use this sparring match to kill me?'

'Whose orders were given? The Council of Elders?'

'No, they wouldn't go so far as to want to eliminate themselves.'

In the blink of an eye, Itachi Uchiha had already thought of many things.

He knew that his recent behavior had drawn criticism from the clan, and even his father had begun to show his dissatisfaction. However, he was also very clear that the elders would not harm him.

'And who could it be?'

'That mysterious masked man?'

Just as my thoughts settled, the opponent's attack arrived.

The sharp blade easily tore Itachi's body apart, but there was no joy on Ara's face.

'Quack quack quack.'

The cawing of crows hovered around him, as if mocking his incompetence.

'Illusion.'

'when! '

Huang was slightly downcast, but quickly recovered.

How could something that even the forbidden technique 'Impure World Reincarnation' couldn't control easily fall to your surprise attack?

Itachi, who had shifted his position, did not give Ara any time to think. With a flick of his wrists, several shuriken slid between his fingers.

Although he had many questions in his mind, now was clearly not the time to find the answers.

At the same time, the opponent's decisive offensive and explosive power beyond his years also posed a certain threat.

'Whoosh whoosh whoosh.'

Strange sounds rippled through space as they rapidly approached.

Everyone knows that the Uchiha clan's Fire Release and Bloodline Limit are unparalleled, but they overlook the fact that mastering shuriken is also a required course for this clan!

Ara did not use his Sharingan to discern the trajectory of the shuriken.

He wanted to use his eye power to counter Itachi's three-tomoe technique. Even though he would definitely be at a disadvantage, it was better than nothing.

Moreover, it only has a mere four-bladed shuriken.

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