Konoha: You're letting me build up my bonds, but you're offending the entire ninja world.

"That's not your concern."

Shimura Gengetsu waved his hand, “Senior Shisui, your task is to manage these people. Although they are descendants of commoners, many of them have opened their eyes and are considered promising talents.”

"The core group consists of the old man's men, but I also need some of my own people, you understand?"

Uchiha Shisui nodded. "I will train a group of qualified ninjas for your use."

"When I went to rescue people, many of them awakened their Sharingan, and their hatred for Itachi Uchiha made them grow rapidly."

After the night of the massacre, Uchiha Shisui was a wandering ghost, and he had only two purposes for living.

First, he wanted to atone for his past mistakes. As for the village, he had already given up his life and his two eyes, so he owed Konoha nothing.

Secondly, it's about watching these survivors grow up and take revenge on Itachi Uchiha!

For these two purposes, he would help Shimura Gengetsu accomplish anything.

As for Shimura Gengetsu separating himself from Konoha so clearly, that has nothing to do with him.

"Okay, you can wait here for my letter. I'm going back to the village to have a go at the Third Hokage."

After a night of panic, Konoha gradually returned to calm.

The various ninja clans only knew that the riots originated from the Uchiha clan, but they did not know the specifics of what had happened.

That area has been sealed off by the secret police, and no one dares to go and investigate at this time.

Only one person emerged from the Uchiha clan's territory; the unconscious Uchiha Sasuke was taken to the hospital by the Anbu.

In the early morning, Shimura Gengetsu brought Uchiha Izumi and her daughter back to Konoha, settled them in his home, and then went to Root to report to Danzo.

Upon arrival, he was informed by Root ninjas that Danzo had already arrived at the Hokage's office and that he was ordered to go there immediately as well.

The Root ninjas have been searching for Shimura Gengetsu for a long time, but no one can find a speedster who doesn't want to show his face.

When Shimura Gengetsu arrived at the office, the elders had already raised their arms, and everyone turned to look at him as he entered.

"Shimura Gengetsu, where did you go last night?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi put down his cigarette and asked with an air of authority, "The Anbu and Root were looking for you all night, why are you only showing up now?"

"I'm going to hunt down the S-rank rogue ninja, Uchiha."

Shimura Gengetsu's answer caused Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression to change slightly.

"It's a pity that he still managed to escape. Old Deng, you seem pleased with his escape, judging from your expression?"

"Stop pretending."

Hiruzen Sarutobi slammed his hand on the table. "Such a big thing happened last night, and as the captain of the ANBU, not only did you not report it to me, but you also secretly cooperated with Root's operation. Do you even want to keep your job?!"

"Lord Hokage, do you only have me as your ANBU member?"

Shimura Gengetsu used a respectful title, which was unusual for him, but his words were anything but polite.

"The massacre of the clan by Itachi Uchiha and the mysterious man lasted for nearly an hour. During that hour, not a single ANBU member came to investigate. Apart from my Third Battalion, which went to repair the barrier because of my orders, were all the other battalions dead?"

"Or... are you just waiting for us to finish everything so you can jump out from a higher position and give us pointers?"

Danzo, who had been keeping his head down, slowly raised it, a look of surprise flashing in his eyes.

Disbelief filled Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes.

He noticed that Shimura Gengetsu had suddenly changed. His previous rudeness towards him was just typical behavior of a brat, and even when he was addressed as the Third Generation Old Man, he didn't sense any malice.

But now... he sensed disdain from Shimura Gengetsu.

It's a sign of disdain for oneself.

Chapter 107 The Faces Are Torn Apart, Gengetsu Shimura's Kaleidoscope

An eerie silence fell over the office, and Hiruzen Sarutobi was at a loss for words.

Danzo Shimura was also wondering why Gengetsu had suddenly become so irritable today.

It was Xiaochun, who had switched dorms, who stepped in to smooth things over.

"Xuan Yue, how dare you speak to the Third Hokage like that? As the Hokage, it's his duty to know these things. What he does is his business, so don't question him."

"Besides, I'm just asking you to get some information."

"Danzo said you were with them the whole time, right?"

Danzo also made his stance clear: "Xuan Yue, just answer whatever Hiruzen asks. Don't worry about me. Everything I've done is for Konoha. There's nothing to hide."

"What else is there to say?"

Gengetsu Shimura walked over to the sofa and plopped down. "Wasn't it just that Itachi Uchiha had a sudden burst of kindness and couldn't bear to see Konoha and his clan fighting each other, so he brought a masked man who called himself Madara Uchiha and killed the entire clan?"

"So many people, were they all killed by those two?" Mitokado Yan asked.

"The entire security detail is the work of masked men. Itachi Uchiha is in charge of the clan. Oh, and there are a few elders who don't get along with me and have badmouthed me behind my back, so I'll reluctantly see them off as well."

The group exchanged glances, all of them seeing the seriousness in each other's eyes.

Madara Uchiha's strength is indeed not to be underestimated. He was able to kill all of the most elite Uchiha in the Guard Department without missing a single one.

Hiruzen Sarutobi, his face grim, asked again, "Where are Fugaku Uchiha and Mikoto Uchiha? The Anbu didn't find their bodies when they checked the scene."

"Itachi Uchiha used Earth Release to bury them; could this be the last vestige of his humanity?"

"However, I can confirm that Itachi Uchiha killed them. At the time, I was fighting the masked man and broke into Fugaku's house, so I happened to be a witness."

What happened to those disappearing Sharingan eyes?

"They were all taken by Uchiha Madara." Shimura Gengetsu said without batting an eye, but Sarutobi Hiruzen's old face turned red.

Do they really think Itachi Uchiha is a rogue ninja?

Last night, Itachi Uchiha told him everything!

But some things can't be said openly, otherwise it would seem like he, the Hokage, is demanding the Sharingan. What does he want the Sharingan for?

Hiruzen Sarutobi would never give away such an obvious handle.

He could only glare fiercely at Danzo.

"Danzo! Who gave you the right to issue the order to massacre the Uchiha clan behind my back? Do you know what other ninja clans will think if you destroy one clan?"

"Once the other villages find out, who knows how much trouble it will cause!"

"From this moment on, the Root is disbanded on the spot. Shimura Gengetsu, all your positions in the Anbu are also suspended. Go home and reflect on your mistakes. Come back to me when you realize your errors!"

To discard a donkey after it has served its purpose.

No, Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't think his actions were a case of "discarding a donkey after it has served its purpose."

Danzo deserved to be punished for making a decision that bypassed him, the Hokage. As for Shimura Gengetsu, he was too young and didn't know what it meant to have reverence for the Hokage. Once the boy admitted his mistake and apologized, he would be reinstated.

Perfect, this also provides a scapegoat for the demise of the Uchiha clan.

However, Hiruzen Sarutobi felt that his decision was extremely appropriate, but there was one person who did not think so.

"Third Generation Chief, are you sure?"

Shimura Gengetsu smiled and gave Danzo a reassuring look before turning to Sarutobi Hiruzen.

But there was a hint of coldness in that smile no matter how you looked at it.

"It was Itachi Uchiha who destroyed the Uchiha clan. This was not my old man's order. He only gave Itachi a few choices. It was his own choice to take this path."

"I am the Hokage! Gengetsu Shimura, carry out the order!" Hiruzen Sarutobi's gaze gradually sharpened.

What orders does a rogue ninja need to carry out?

Shimura Gengetsu picked up the headband at his waist, and with a slash of his Kusanagi sword, a deep scratch appeared on it.

Several people's expressions changed.

"Third Generation Leader, are you willing to bet?"

"Can Konoha afford the loss of my defection? Do you believe that if the village finds out about the Uchiha clan massacre and my betrayal today, Kumogakure could attack tomorrow?"

"Are you threatening me?" Hiruzen Sarutobi stared intently at the boy.

"Do you want to test whether this old man can still fight?"

The Kusanagi sword slammed down, creating a gust of wind in the room. "My sword is just as sharp!"

Swish!Swish!

Sensing the commotion inside, the ANBU guards outside rushed in instantly. Seeing that Shimura Gengetsu was pointing his sword at the Hokage, several of them immediately stood in front of Sarutobi Hiruzen, while others surrounded Shimura Gengetsu.

"Get out!"

With a roar, Hiruzen Sarutobi, seeing that the Anbu members were still somewhat confused, shouted again, "All Anbu members, get out! No one is allowed to come in without my order!"

"Yes."

Although these ANBU members were worried about his safety, they dared not disobey the Hokage's orders, and they all jumped out of the window.

"Shimura Gengetsu, do you know what you're saying?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi suppressed his anger, "When facing rogue ninja, Konoha has only one principle: kill!"

"No matter whose grandson you are, no one can betray the village!"