He concealed his aura to the extreme, so that not a single trace of his aura would be revealed, even during stealth!

This is a power completely opposite to the secret technique of "Mirror Still Water," which involves unleashing one's full aura to the point that the weak cannot look directly at it.

It was also Ara's greatest reliance for stealthily moving and escaping from the Third Hokage's perception.

Of course, what Yakumo Kurama said at the crucial moment, successfully attracting the other party's attention, was also a very important factor.

"I'm so sorry, I'm really sorry."

"I never expected that the usually ruthless Chief of the Wilderness would have such leisure time. I have indeed disturbed you."

Hiruzen Sarutobi, who was slightly stunned, quickly returned to normal.

His gentle and sincere attitude is like that of a kind elder who has accidentally stumbled into the love story of a junior, creating a strange sense of special closeness and warmth.

"However, to see such a beautiful and magnificent waterfall in the back mountains of the Uchiha clan is truly awe-inspiring."

"No wonder the Wilderness Clan Chief chose this place as his training area."

Having calmed his emotions, the Third Generation walked out of the dense forest and strolled to the edge of the cliff while admiring the magnificent waterfall in his view.

Looking down at random, you see jagged cliffs on both sides, almost at a 90-degree angle, with a rushing river running through them.

It's impossible to make a fuss about it here.

Because the source of the river and the end of the section in Konoha are not only stationed with elite ninjas, but also have a warning barrier set up.

Moreover, there are no man-made structures on the cliff face or in the swift-flowing river.

"beauty?"

However, the old man's casual praise was met with a lukewarm response.

The one who spoke was naturally Uchiha Ara, who was standing to the side.

At this moment, his 'window' that revealed his inner emotions still appeared calm, but it was merely the calm before the storm!

If it weren't for Izumi holding his slightly trembling left hand tightly, offering the most sincere comfort;

If it weren't for the unconditional trust of his people behind him;

So, the current situation is probably...

Faced with such an abrupt question, even the seasoned Hiruzen Sarutobi was momentarily flustered, wondering if he had offended anyone with his words.

But what could it be?

He was merely praising the scenery.

"Eh."

"Perhaps it's because I'm getting older, but whenever I see such a surging waterfall, I can't help but think of my younger days."

Hiruzen Sarutobi said sincerely.

Even his weathered face revealed a rare look of reminiscence.

Those were turbulent times.

It was also their golden age of vigor and strategic brilliance!

"Does the Third Hokage know where this is?"

Huang didn't try to appreciate the special emotions hidden in the old man's words, but instead looked at him indifferently and continued to ask questions.

Where am I?

Hearing such a question, even someone as patient as Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't help but feel a sense of bewilderment.

Even if he were the Third Hokage, it would be impossible for him to measure and know every place and every waterfall in Konoha.

【Fall!】

But just as his emotions were surging and his calm expression began to falter, a strange name suddenly appeared in his mind.

"Nanga Waterfall?"

He tentatively uttered the name.

However, the moment he opened his mouth, a hint of doubt flashed through his mind:

Why did I reveal this name?

And this question, barely emerging, quickly took over Hiruzen Sarutobi's consciousness like a demonic obsession.

Is it because the Uchiha clan's shrines use this prefix?

Was it because he had heard this name from someone in the Uchiha clan?

Or perhaps he had seen this location recorded in one of the files he had reviewed?

There are some I can't remember.

For a moment, Hiruzen Sarutobi suddenly felt himself becoming somewhat obsessed, and under the other party's influence, he actually developed a conflicted feeling about an ordinary waterfall.

but,

[From the mouths of the Uchiha clan?]

【file?】

"Ah."

"Nanhe Waterfall".

Just then, a cold voice reached the Third Hokage's ears.

This is an affirmation from Uchiha Ara.

This response also helped Hiruzen Sarutobi gather his somewhat chaotic thoughts.

However, when he focused his gaze on the boy in front of him, he inexplicably felt that what stood in his field of vision was not a junior who had lived decades with him, but a ferocious beast that revealed its cold fangs.

Moreover, he harbored an almost certain illusion in his heart.

If it weren't for those delicate hands restraining the other's body, perhaps this beast would have already pounced on him without a second thought!

"Brother Zhishui, that's where he jumped off."

Meanwhile, Huang continued to add.

As these words were uttered, the emotions held in his eyes could no longer be contained, and a crimson light spread through them.

[Stop the water!]

【Uchiha no Mizu!】

Hiruzen Sarutobi suddenly realized where that strange and familiar feeling came from, and the past silhouettes sealed in his heart also surfaced at this moment.

[Reporting to the Hokage, Uchiha Shisui's body has been found in the downstream river.]

The cause of death was drowning after falling from a great height; the location of the fall is presumed to be the Nanga Falls within the Uchiha clan's autonomous territory.

According to Shisui's suicide note, he died by suicide, and both his eyes were destroyed.

However, the Uchiha clan seems unable to accept this fact and is still frantically searching for the culprit.

Currently, a significant number of Uchiha clan members suspect that this matter is inextricably linked to their clansman, Uchiha Itachi, but...

Frame by frame, images flashed through Hiruzen Sarutobi's mind.

The reports that used to come from the shadows now become exceptionally clear.

On that day,

After making the decision to abandon his trust in the other party, he no longer cared about Uchiha Shisui's life, but only about the future of the Uchiha clan.

That's why he entrusted everything to Danzo Shimura.

but,

The latter actually failed!

Despite laying a trap, having planned it all in advance, and exposing every possible source, that old guy still failed!

This result terrified him.

They feared that the enraged Uchiha clan would launch a rebellion!

Fortunately, the Will of Fire within Uchiha Shisui had not been completely extinguished, and he did not reveal what had happened during that time, choosing instead to end his life.

Thinking of this, Hiruzen Sarutobi felt a strange sense of guilt.

Of course, he quickly rejected such feelings.

After all, you can't go back on what's done.

Moreover, it's all the Uchiha's fault!

If you want to blame someone,

It's just that this clan is hard to convince people!

"Shisui is a good boy."

"Itachi would actually do such a thing, it's unforgivable. The Anbu has never given up on hunting him down all these years."

He continued speaking, his voice carrying a clear and palpable hostility.

This is genuine hostility towards Itachi Uchiha!

The Akatsuki organization has caused quite a stir, but that guy hasn't sent back a single useful message.

Does she no longer care about her younger brother's life?

"Weasel?"

The response he received was still the boy's lukewarm question.

This tone made Hiruzen Sarutobi very uncomfortable, and he even forgot his true purpose for coming today, feeling completely led by the nose.

but,

He couldn't avoid this problem.

"Yes, four years ago, Shisui's death was also due to Uchiha Itachi!"

"To my shame, during this time the entire Root organization was completely manipulated by Itachi's eyes."

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