I, Uchiha: Split Konoha

Chapter 101 The Mighty Hero's Enduring Power Remains

The Hokage's office meeting room was brightly lit.

Hiruzen Sarutobi, a cigarette dangling from his lips, looked down at the three. He was no longer in his twilight years during the Chunin Exams; even in his final peak, he still exuded majesty.

"The Hidden Cloud Village's methods are indeed despicable. We must fight! Now that the village has experienced the Third Shinobi World War and the Nine-Tails' attack, although the younger generation has not yet matured, I'm afraid that other ninja villages will take advantage of the situation. If we don't fight, the Hidden Cloud Village will have a hard time explaining itself."

At this moment, Hiruzen Sarutobi exuded an aura of authority, causing Homura Mitokado to frown deeply. "Sarutobi, don't act rashly. The village hasn't even had a chance to catch its breath after the losses of the Third Shinobi World War. If Konoha and Kumogakure are dragged into the quagmire of war, and the other ninja villages have a few years to recuperate, I'm afraid they might join forces and not give us a chance to breathe."

"That's right. Iwagakure, Kirigakure, and Sunagakure are all recuperating and cannot be disturbed." Koharu Utatane said with a frown, describing the current situation.

The Third Shinobi World War was definitely the most brutal war in Konoha's history. Although the First and Second Shinobi World Wars were also brutal, Konoha was at least able to keep the enemy out, and the wars were almost all fought on foreign soil.

As a result, the three wars had already reached the Land of Fire, and Konoha was fighting a defensive war. The Battle of Kikyo Mountain was also within the Land of Fire, and Kirigakure even dared to send the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist deep into Konoha's territory. From this, you can imagine how badly Konoha had been fighting at that time; they were completely at their last gasp.

In the Battle of Kannabi Bridge, Minato Namikaze's victory allowed Iwagakure to withdraw from the battlefield, instantly boosting his prestige to rival that of the Legendary Sannin and making him a crucial asset in the Hokage nomination race.

The Third Shinobi World War was definitely the most tragic; otherwise, how could the Third Hokage have ultimately had to resign in the end?

At this moment, the usually taciturn Shimura Danzo let out a sinister sneer, "I think you're overthinking things. This incident happened within the Hyuga clan, so we can take this opportunity to put pressure on any unstable elements within the village."

"Danzo, you!" Mitokado Homura frowned upon hearing Danzo's words, wanting to retort, but Danzo sneered instead, "Am I wrong? The Uchiha and Hyuga are known as the two strongest clans in Konoha, their strength is so great that they have become a village within a village. The Uchiha are in charge of the police department, who among you can command them?"

"Furthermore, the Hyuga clan has strict clan rules, with a distinction between the main family and the branch family. In my opinion, the Hyuga clan's rigidity is deeply ingrained, and they are just as stubborn as the Uchiha clan. This is a good opportunity to teach the Hyuga clan a lesson and tell them that no matter how strong the Hyuga clan is, they still have to listen to the village."

At this point, Danzo Shimura let out a sinister snort, "And what about the Uchiha clan? If they really get caught up in war now, what if there's another Nine-Tails attack?"

At Shimura Danzo's reminder, Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu immediately frowned and tensed up. The Sharingan and the Nine-Tails were indeed the things they feared most.

Upon hearing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi put down his pipe and said in a deep, resonant voice, "Danzo, don't exaggerate. Konoha hasn't reached the point you're making it out to be."

Hiruzen Sarutobi is currently at his final peak, and what he cannot tolerate most is any criticism of the village under his current rule.

With his aura fully unleashed, Hiruzen Sarutobi intimidated the three, declaring in a deep voice, "As long as I am here, Konoha will not fall into chaos, nor will it!"

The lessons of World War III were still fresh in his mind, and he could not repeat the same mistakes. Just thinking about the losses in World War III, which ultimately led to his resignation, Hiruzen Sarutobi frowned and made a decision.

"The village needs to recuperate, and the Hyuga clan really needs to be taught a lesson so they know who the Hokage of Konoha is now. Danzo, you can continue to keep a close watch on the Uchiha clan. As for the envoys from Kumogakure who want to cause trouble, then I'll have a good spar with them."

"Order Orochimaru to go to the border, and at the same time, notify all the ninjas there to be ready for war at any time. I want to see if those kids from Kumogakure have the guts to start a war. If Kumogakure dares to start a war, Konoha will fight back!"

At this moment, with Hiruzen Sarutobi unleashing his full power, his aura was quite formidable. Instantly, Mitokado Homura and Koharu Utatane smiled in the meeting room. "Sarutobi, it's good that you have such confidence."

They still believed in their old friend's methods, while Danzo Shimura felt a pang of sadness upon witnessing the Third Hokage's domineering and autocratic demeanor.

Damn monkey, it's you showing off again, it's always the same.

Hiruzen Sarutobi's ability to shoulder the responsibility during the most chaotic period was a testament to his skill and courage.

……

The next day, as expected, the envoy from the Land of Lightning stormed into the Hokage's office building in anger and started causing trouble. As the Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi would not get involved in this matter, so Homura Mitokado and Koharu Utatane, the higher-ups, had something to do.

Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu took turns engaging in a wrangling match with the delegation from Kumogakure, the Hidden Cloud Village of the Land of Lightning.

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Back at Root, Shimura Danzo's face was extremely gloomy, and the one eye that was exposed revealed a sinister aura. He gritted his teeth and said angrily, "Monkey! What a clever trick! I've fallen for your trap again."

Upon returning, Danzo Shimura realized that Konoha had suffered severe damage in the Third Shinobi World War, but Kumogakure was not much better off. Konoha dared to fight because of its strong foundation, but could Kumogakure's foundation compare to Konoha's?

"You little monkey, you're clearly taking advantage of the fact that the Hidden Cloud Village won't dare to start a war, that's why you're so reckless."

At this moment, Danzo was so angry that he almost bit his teeth to pieces and swallowed them. The Hidden Cloud Village had suffered serious damage in the third war, not to mention that the Third Raikage had died. If a war really broke out with the Hidden Leaf Village, the Hidden Leaf Village was afraid that the Hidden Cloud Village would take advantage of the situation, but the Hidden Cloud Village was even more afraid that the Hidden Stone Village would take advantage of the situation.

"Well done, well done! You put the Hyuga clan in your place, then used Orochimaru to travel to the border to intimidate the enemy, and finally, after Konoha and Kumogakure signed a peace treaty again, you monkey got all the benefits."

Thinking about this, Shimura Danzo was so angry that his teeth ached. He was probably going to be the one to take the blame for the attack on the Hyuga clan. Damn it, you monkeys got all the benefits, and now I'm the one who has to take the fall.

"Fine, Sarutobi, you're ruthless. Since you're heartless, then don't blame me for being ruthless too." Shimura Danzo's exposed eye revealed a sinister look. "Konoha doesn't belong to your Sarutobi family. Sarutobi, you've been suppressing me your whole life. Shinnosuke, a brat, can't even think about riding on my head."

Konoha's methods were also quite swift; Orochimaru appeared outside the Konoha gates in the afternoon.

"Teacher, please be careful on your journey to the border."

Uchiha Yoru came to see him off with a respectful expression. Just last night, something happened, and today the Third Hokage sent Orochimaru to a border area to make his appearance. Indeed, this ninja hero is not to be underestimated.

Based on the timeline of the original story, Orochimaru defected the following year after the Hyuga incident in Konoha. However, in the early stages of his defection, Orochimaru took Anko to the border country of the Sea, which clearly indicated that he was already preparing to defect at that time. But then, he was blocked at the door by the Third Hokage in Konoha.

Therefore, it is speculated that Orochimaru was dispatched by Sarutobi to the border to intimidate enemy countries during this period. (A self-consistent explanation)

"Haha, don't worry, Night."

At this moment, Mitarashi Anko, carrying a backpack, was filled with excitement, unaware of what this trip would bring her.

"Teacher, will Hongdou be a burden to you if she goes with you?"

As he said this, Uchiha Yoru glanced meaningfully at his teacher, while Mitarashi Anko's eyes widened. "Yoru, don't think you're a genius just because you've awakened the Sharingan. Just you wait, I'll catch up to you sooner or later."

Orochimaru seemed unaffected by the argument between the two, instead revealing his unique smile and saying in a hoarse voice, "Yoru, perhaps Anko will need to rely on you in the future. After all, all ninja missions are full of danger, and even a C-rank mission cannot be taken lightly."

Orochimaru was clearly implying that their plans were fraught with danger, and that Anko was in danger no matter who she followed. She should either leave now or get out of the game first, so that the two of them could move forward without distractions.

Upon hearing this, Uchiha Yoru smiled. In the original timeline, Anko clearly refused to defect with Orochimaru, so she was abandoned and left behind, but this could also be considered a form of protection.

"Then, please be careful, teacher."

The two exchanged a glance and smiled. Orochimaru could take this opportunity to transfer all the data within Konoha.

As the sun set, Orochimaru, wearing a Konoha vest and a Konoha headband, disappeared from sight with Mitarashi Anko. Seeing this, Uchiha Yoru sighed with melancholy.

Yes, there is never anything that is foolproof. Only when you have the strength to sweep away everything will you be fearless.

"Um, Lord Uchiha Yoru."

Just then, a soft call came from beside him. Uchiha Yoru turned his head and looked at the person who had spoken to him in confusion. He saw a ninja wearing a blue hat and holding a senbon stick in his mouth, who was guarding the gate of Konoha, awkwardly greeting him.

Upon seeing the newcomer, Uchiha Yoru was immediately taken aback. Shiranui Genma? He then smiled and nodded in response without batting an eye, but inwardly he was sweating bullets. Had he given himself away?

"Um, who are you?"

Genma Shiranui stepped forward with an awkward smile, looking at the person in front of him who was obviously younger than him but was already a prominent figure in Konoha. He felt a sense of injustice at comparing himself to others.

"Um, I am Genma Shiranui, the Fourth Hokage's bodyguard."

It was obvious that Genma Shiranui blushed slightly when he said this. They were still alive as his guards, but the Fourth Hokage was dead?

Genma Shiranui awkwardly scratched his head, then lowered his voice and said, "Um, Lord Yoru, do you have time later? We have to hand over our shift in half an hour."

Seeing Genma Shiranui's cautious yet awkward demeanor, Yoru Uchiha wanted to know what the other was planning, and he even felt a little guilty.

"Okay, I'll be at the first bar on the street ahead."

With a slight nod, Uchiha Yoru spoke with a smile on his face, and Shiranui Genma secretly breathed a sigh of relief and showed a grateful expression. At this age, he had not been arrogant or superior, but was full of sunshine, which made him feel a lot of emotions.

When the three of them became the Fourth Hokage's bodyguards, they were practically floating on air. But in less than a year, they were brutally beaten down by society, which made them realize what it means to be cold and indifferent to others, and what it means to be forgotten once someone leaves.

……

Under the cover of night, three ninjas entered a private room in a small tavern.

"Lord Ye, I apologize for keeping you waiting so long."

As soon as Genma Shiranui, Raido Namiashi, and Deivashi entered the private room, they apologized profusely. Uchiha Yoru, seeing this, smiled and waved his hand, saying, "I haven't been waiting long. Please sit down."

He was very curious about why these three people had come to see him. In the past half hour, he had carefully thought through everything, but he still couldn't find any oversights. Moreover, the other party's attitude didn't seem to indicate that they had discovered anything.

Thus, Genma Shiranui, Raido Namiashi, and Deivashi, three ninjas who were clearly eighteen or nineteen years old, were filled with tension and even a little restless when facing a ninja who was even younger than them.

Seeing the expressions on the three people's faces, Uchiha Yoru smiled and nodded, saying, "I wonder what business the three of you have with me?"

In terms of rank, Genma Shiranui and Raido Namiashi are Special Jonin, Iwashi is Chunin, and Yoru Uchiha is Jonin. In terms of status, the three are commoners, but he is from the powerful Uchiha clan and holds real power. He is also a disciple of Orochimaru, one of the current Legendary Sannin. Therefore, it is not an exaggeration for the three of them to call him "Master".

Namiashi Raido and Deivashi laughed awkwardly, their eyes constantly gesturing towards Genma Shiranui. It was clear that the three regarded him as their leader, as evidenced by their name, "Genma Squad."

Under the prompting glances of his two teammates, Genma Shiranui gave an awkward smile. Then, suppressing his unease, he hesitated for a moment before speaking tentatively to the younger boy in front of him: "Well, the Hidden Cloud Village and the village are about to conclude a peace treaty. At that time, Lord Orochimaru will probably ascend to the position of Hokage."

"We, we." Hesitant and uneasy, Genma Shiranui gritted his teeth, lowered his head, and said in a deep voice, "Our Genma squad wants to join the Seventh Division of the Police Department and is willing to serve Lord Orochimaru."

At this point, Raido Namiashi and Iwashi also hurriedly stood up and bowed respectfully at a ninety-degree angle to Genma Shiranui. Upon seeing this, Yoru Uchiha suddenly realized what the three of them were planning.

However, if something is so easily obtained, people probably won't cherish it too much.

Thinking of this, Uchiha Yoru revealed a meaningful smile as he looked at the three of them. In this strange atmosphere, after a long while, as the three of them were filled with anxiety and unease, the other party finally spoke.

"Sit down first, perhaps we can talk first."

Uchiha Yoru smiled. This was truly a subordinate who had come to his doorstep. He would definitely take him in, but he needed to teach him a lesson, otherwise the other party wouldn't cherish him.

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(End of this chapter)