Promoting the Konoha threat theory, and talking about the Hidden Mist Belt!

Who else but the ANBU ninjas would know how to immediately destroy their own bodies after death to prevent secrets from being leaked?

"Let's go, gather the clansmen, and head to the Fire Shadow Rock!"

Now that things have come to this point, with people killed, Uchiha Homura can't pretend nothing happened. So, he gritted his teeth, stomped his foot, and gathered his clansmen to confront the village.

"This time, we're going to take back everything we've lost!"

Uchiha Homura looked towards the Hokage Rock. The three Hokage of the Senju clan were watching him quietly, as if they had heard his thoughts.

"If the Senju clan can sit on the Hokage position, why can't the Uchiha clan?"

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"Black Zetsu, is sacrificing an elite White Zetsu worth it?"

At this moment, a figure resembling a pitcher plant quietly appeared in the dense trees on one side of the Uchiha clan head's residence, witnessing all of this and beginning to mutter to itself.

"Why wouldn't it be worth it? If the ninja world doesn't descend into chaos, how will we ever have a chance?"

A deep voice rang out; although they shared the same face, the black and white halves of the face emitted completely different sounds.

"Haven't we done this countless times over the past thousand years?"

The ANBU member we just saw was actually a White Zetsu impersonating someone using "disguise techniques." Moreover, the ANBU identity allowed for the successful destruction of the corpse, overcoming the flaw that would occur when the real White Zetsu dies.

Over the course of a thousand years, Black Zetsu naturally mastered some low-level sealing techniques. Using a sealing technique that caused the body to self-destruct upon death, Black Zetsu successfully made the Uchiha believe his lies. Taking advantage of the current moment of heightened emotions, he thoroughly stirred up the conflict between the Uchiha and Konoha.

"However, in this way we have indirectly helped that kid from Kirigakure. If it weren't for us, his plan wouldn't have been able to succeed so smoothly."

Indeed, the reason why Hozuki Shingetsu's propaganda plan was so successful and had such a far-reaching impact was not only due to the various measures he himself had implemented, but also because of the instigation of various ambitious individuals.

For example, Black Zetsu.

"I have to say, this kid is a genius in a certain sense! His strength is so-so, but his brain is really sharp."

Since receiving White Zetsu's report, Black Zetsu has been secretly observing Hozuki Shingetsu's every move and watching the various changes in the ninja world recently. Even Black Zetsu, who has experienced a thousand years of trials and tribulations and can be considered the biggest behind-the-scenes force in the current ninja world, has to admit Hozuki Shingetsu's talent.

If we were to rank their talents, among the many outstanding individuals Black Zetsu has witnessed over his thousand-year reign, Hozuki Shingetsu's training talent could only be considered first-rate, far from top-tier. However, his talent for stirring up the ninja world and engaging in scheming and intrigue would definitely place him in the top three.

"Let it be chaotic, let it be chaotic! The more chaotic the ninja world is, the greater our opportunity will be!"

Zetsu glanced at the Uchiha group, who had already gathered all their clansmen and were heading towards the Hokage Rock. A smile crept onto his lips as he slowly sank underground.

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To be honest, it's one thing for the lower-ranking Uchiha clan members to be unaware of the inside story and just blindly follow the crowd, but do these higher-ups in the Uchiha clan not know that those rumors are false?

They even say the Uchiha clan survives by sacrificing their eyes. If that day ever comes, I doubt a single Uchiha will be born on their knees.

As proud members of the Uchiha clan, you could say they are arrogant, disdainful of others, and politically ignorant, but you can't deny their value as ninjas.

We will never back down, we will never surrender.

But what's with this strange Saiyan déjà vu feeling?

The Uchiha clan, a powerful and combative ninja clan in the ninja world?

Regardless of how Kishimoto borrowed from Toriyama, the Uchiha clan would never sacrifice its own members to ensure its continuation.

From the Uchiha's perspective, the sequence of events was actually quite simple:

An enemy of unknown origin is spreading rumors and causing trouble, using the discord between the Uchiha clan and the village as a pretext.

Konoha knew perfectly well that they had been wronged and that this was an undeserved disaster, yet they forcibly ordered them to clarify the rumors without offering any compensation.

Is there no law anymore? Is there no justice left?

Therefore, Uchiha Homura, who believed himself to be on the moral high ground, immediately led his clansmen to prepare for a big operation before the news leaked.

Of course, it's definitely not advisable to have a falling out. A falling out would be detrimental to both parties.

However, as the saying goes, it's a fool not to take advantage of a good deal.

The current public opinion is unusually favorable to the Uchiha, so it would be a real shame not to take advantage of it, especially since they are the enemy who are providing assistance from afar.

Objectively speaking, the Uchiha clan does indeed face discrimination on some levels, but not in terms of strength; rather, it is the discrimination they face within the core circle.

This feeling is like a demon who has cultivated to a high level in the primordial world and has a pure origin being scorned by a novice member of the Yuqing Sect as "a creature with fur and horns, born from moisture and eggs."

Even though I can't beat you, that doesn't stop me from looking down on you.

Therefore, the Uchiha clan's higher-ups also keenly realized how hard-won this shift in public opinion was, and prepared to take advantage of this crisis to reclaim all the benefits they had not yet obtained.

For example... the position of the next Hokage.

The method is quite simple: since it arises from public opinion, it can be accomplished by leveraging public opinion.

As the saying goes, "first cry, then make a scene, then threaten suicide," they gathered so many people and even brought out the leaves left behind by Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha when they founded Konoha, which had been treasured at the Naka Shrine. Standing on the Hokage Rock, they raised this "imperial sword" and recounted the contributions and injustices suffered by the Uchiha clan over the years in front of all the villagers. Who could stop them?

Do you even know what the prestige of the founding family of Konoha means?

Do you recognize this item bestowed by the late emperor?

Riding this wave, Uchiha Homura refused to believe that his clan couldn't take flight!

Who says the Uchiha clan can't use their brains?

We just used it without hesitation!

Of course, the above thoughts have absolutely nothing to do with the letter I inexplicably received from the Land of Water.

The measures we devised are the culmination of the collective wisdom of our Uchiha clan, and have absolutely nothing to do with any of the Hidden Mist Village's foreign affairs officers.

Chapter 26 Forced into the Palace

"Those brainless idiots from the Uchiha clan are great at fighting, but as for causing trouble, it's not that I look down on them, but they'd be a fool to succeed!"

Hozuki Shingetsu, holding the reports of public opinion and propaganda coming in from various places, scribbled on the ninja world map, feeling extremely pleased with himself.

It would be even better if the Uchiha could actually follow his advice.

"So you sent them that letter?"

Ao glanced down at the ninja world map; he knew it was the "Public Opinion Situation Map" named by Hozuki Shingetsu. At this moment, all the important cities and transportation hubs on the map had been colored red, resembling sparks igniting the entire ninja world.

"If they actually act according to that letter, will the Uchiha clan be able to get what they want?"

The love-hate entanglement between the Uchiha and Konoha is so famous that even Ao could roughly guess what the Uchiha clan's ambitions were.

The position of Hokage.

The throne they had coveted for thirty years.

So Qing finally couldn't resist her curiosity and asked the question.

"As you wish?"

When Hozuki Shingetsu heard the question, he smiled and shook his head, a hint of sarcasm in his eyes.

"How could they possibly get their wish! If the Uchiha clan gets their wish, then the other ninja clans will not get their wish; if the Uchiha clan can get their wish, then why can't the other ninja clans get their wish? Most importantly, if the Uchiha clan can get their wish, then the other ninja clans will also know how to get their wish."

These somewhat tongue-twisting words puzzled Qing. Although he would later become a rare and reliable Jonin in Kirigakure, it was really beyond the scope of a twelve-year-old child to think about these issues.

"What if they don't act according to the advice in that letter?"

"If they don't want to press it, they don't want to press it! Let's just treat it as a thorn in the Uchiha's heart. Anyway, I didn't pay any price, did I?"

Hozuki Shingetsu has a relaxed expression and seems completely unconcerned.

The Uchiha clan is currently in a situation where they can neither advance nor retreat.

Enter?

Not to mention Shimura Danzo, even the other ninja clans would not agree.

Over the past thirty years, the interests that Konoha needed to divide have long been divided up. If the Uchiha advance, who will retreat? And which ninja clan would be willing to do so?

retreat?

Regardless of whether the Uchiha clan is willing or not, the Senju clan has already demonstrated through their actions what happens when they back down.

What remains of the once-renowned Konoha clan, which produced two Hokage in succession?

Yes, a magnificent Thousand Hands residence, two sculptures on the Hokage Rock, and the gratitude of the people of Konoha.

Other than that, no more.

Therefore, the Uchiha clan is currently in a dilemma.

The Uchiha clan wanted to rise to prominence through their own efforts under the leadership of Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo Shimura.

What unrealistic dreams are you having!

Besides... isn't he here?

After more than a decade of peaceful life, coupled with the Land of Fire's advantageous geographical location and Konoha's powerful military strength, Konoha is now unparalleled in the ninja world in terms of prosperity, truly a jewel of the ninja world.

Given its bustling atmosphere, it's no surprise that there are various entertainment venues and lively music and dance performances.

Inside a dance hall on Naruto Avenue, a group of wealthy businessmen were toasting and drinking merrily.

However, at that moment, a piece of music they had never heard before suddenly appeared in their ears.

"Living like this for 30 years, until the building collapses."

"The darkness deep within the clouds engulfs the landscape of my heart."