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

"Release Elder Eagle!"

"Shimura Gengetsu! Others may fear you, but we Uchiha don't!"

"Kid, you're too arrogant!"

Swish swish!

More than a dozen members of the Dark Guard appeared instantly, landing on the surrounding rooftops. Wearing masks, they calmly watched what was below.

Fugaku Uchiha slightly raised his hand to stop his clansmen from making any rash remarks.

"Captain Xuan Yue, I understand what happened."

The Uchiha clan chief remained calm and showed no anger. He simply said, "Elder Taka was just following precedent and preparing to assign Uchiha Izumi to a position in the security force. He was unaware that she would be joining a regular ninja squad."

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"This is a complete misunderstanding."

"Captain Xuan Yue has vented her anger, and Elder Ying has been excessively punished. Why don't we each take a step back and settle this matter here? What does Captain Xuan Yue think?"

"No way."

Gengetsu Shimura shook his head. "Clan Chief Fugaku, we've dealt with each other a few times already. Ask Itachi if I'm a petty person."

Uchiha Itachi, standing at the very back of the crowd, twitched the corner of his mouth.

He didn't know if she was petty or narrow-minded, but she was definitely targeting him.

"What does Captain Xuan Yue mean?" Fugaku Uchiha frowned.

He's already been so tolerant, yet Shimura Gengetsu is still not satisfied.

They're really pushing their luck!

With a casual kick to Uchiha Taka's face, knocking out a few more of his teeth, Shimura Gengetsu said nonchalantly, "The rules of Konoha are greater than the rules of the clan. No one is above the village. This old dog doesn't understand this principle, and... I think many Uchiha clan members don't understand this principle either."

"Today I'm going to teach you a lesson..."

With one hand, Shimura Gengetsu lifted Uchiha Taka, who was still cursing incoherently, and threw him over with a slight force.

"The Anbu represents the Hokage's will. My words are the Hokage's words, and my rules are the Hokage's rules!"

Uchiha Taka was thrown into the air. Uchiha Fugaku thought that Shimura Gengetsu was just giving them a final warning, but the Uchiha clan members who had activated their Sharingan had already sensed that something was wrong.

"Oh no! Elder Eagle is about to explode!"

Boom~!

As soon as he finished speaking, a burst of fire erupted from Uchiha Taka's body. Everyone instinctively shielded their eyes. When the smoke cleared, only a few pieces of clothing drifted down from the sky.

There was dead silence.

"Father!"

A middle-aged man from the Uchiha clan, his eyes bloodshot, his two tomoe eyes spinning wildly, transformed into three-tomoe Sharingan, roared as he charged toward Shimura Gengetsu.

"Shimura Gengetsu! I'm going to kill you!"

The people hiding on the roof could no longer watch the show and quickly jumped down to stop the middle-aged man.

More than a dozen Root members jumped out from the crowd, eyeing the restless Uchiha clan members with predatory intent.

Fugaku Uchiha was also stunned by Gengetsu Shimura's actions.

He never expected that Shimura Gengetsu would dare to kill an elder of the Uchiha clan in public, and for a moment he forgot to restrain his clansmen.

With a major battle about to erupt, and the Root and Uchiha already on the verge of war, the person who could keep the situation in check finally arrived.

"stop!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi's calm and authoritative voice rang out, and a passage was forced open. Surrounded by several ANBU members, Hiruzen Sarutobi stepped between the two sides.

Looking at the three-tomoe middle-aged man who had been subdued by the Anbu, he did not ask the Anbu to release them, but instead looked at Uchiha Fugaku.

"Chief Fugaku, take your people back. I will give you an explanation."

After saying that, he glared at Shimura Gengetsu and said, "What are you still standing here for? Go to my office!"

"Your problem is very serious."

Shimura Gengetsu scoffed and, instead of leaving as instructed, shouted at the group of Uchiha, "From now on, Uchiha Izumi has nothing to do with your clan. If anyone wants to cause trouble, I'm ready to serve you anytime."

After saying that, he waved his hand, signaling Yecang and Samui to throw the two terrified old men over.

He then left with his men.

Judging from his light and quick steps, he seemed to have no concern whatsoever about killing Elder Uchiha.

He, Shimura Gengetsu, is the grandson of Nabekage Danzo.

Their family is the darkest place in the ninja world. Who else in this world would put up with their mistreatment?

impossible!

Absolutely impossible!

From the very beginning, when Uchiha Taka dared to spout nonsense in front of Izumi, his life no longer belonged to himself.

The reason he survived until now was to intimidate the other Uchiha and, incidentally, stir up trouble.

As for what Hiruzen Sarutobi said, that's utter nonsense.

He was hoping someone could suppress the Uchiha's arrogance, and this was essentially him being used as a scapegoat. But it wasn't a bad deal, since he'd vented his anger anyway.

Watching the boy forcefully push his way through, the surrounding villagers dared not be angry or speak out. Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed almost imperceptibly.

You've had your fun, but I'll have to clean up your mess.

Now... is not the time to break ties with the Uchiha.

"Chief Fugaku."

Hiruzen Sarutobi said to Fugaku, emphasizing his words, "Don't let outsiders laugh at us. You know what to do."

"Yes."

Fugaku Uchiha answered with great frustration, but he ultimately held back, drove his clansmen away, and finally uttered a harsh remark.

"Lord Hokage, I'm waiting for your explanation!"

Chapter 87 Escorting the Princess, Izumi's Eye-Opening Problem

That evening.

The entire Uchiha clan gathered at the Naka Shrine and vehemently denounced Shimura Gengetsu.

It took Fugaku Uchiha a lot of effort to calm everyone down, and he even used Hiruzen Sarutobi's words as an excuse—the village will definitely punish them, so we shouldn't be too aggressive.

Meanwhile, in the Hokage's office, Hiruzen Sarutobi rambled on for quite a while.

I heard that Shimura Gengetsu was almost asleep.

As for the punishment

"Don't show your face in front of the Uchiha clan for a while. Keep a low profile. I will announce to the public that your captain position has been revoked, but everything within the Anbu will remain unchanged. Your position will be reinstated after one year."

Such a severe punishment.

Shimura Gengetsu pretended to be angry, took two cans of tea that Sarutobi Hiruzen had treasured, and left in a huff.

Hiruzen Sarutobi smiled helplessly and took out two identical cans from the drawer, placing them on the table.

The fact that neither Danzo nor the two elders showed up during this conflict is enough to prove that it really wasn't a big deal.

On the contrary, Hiruzen Sarutobi was the big winner in this conflict.

They not only found an opportunity to suppress the popularity of Shimura Gengetsu, but also sent a warning to the Uchiha clan, making the two sides completely enemies.

He can remain calm and collected.

Let heroes fight heroes, let good men fight good men.

only...

Hiruzen Sarutobi pondered Shimura Gengetsu's words.

"The Anbu represents the Hokage's will. My words are the Hokage's words, and my rules are the Hokage's rules!"

At first glance, it makes no mistake; the Anbu do indeed have the gaze of the Hokage's will.

But coming from Shimura Gengetsu's mouth, coupled with his arrogant demeanor at the time, Hiruzen Sarutobi felt something was off...

"Xuan Yue!"

After leaving the Hokage's office, Gengetsu Shimura did not go home, but instead went next door to check on Izumi's condition.

Seeing him return safely, the ever-fearful Izumi finally burst into tears, clinging tightly to the boy and refusing to let go.

"It's all my fault, it's all my fault, I've dragged you into this..."

"Who said that."

Shimura Gengetsu quickly reassured him, "It was that old dog who caused trouble; it has nothing to do with Izumi."

"No Uchiha people will bother you anymore, don't cry, don't cry."