I, Uchiha: Split Konoha

Chapter 117 Jiraiya, you've been arrested!

Lightning flashed and thunder roared in the dark clouds. As if summoned by some force, the clouds were instantly filled with lightning. Under this massive natural disaster, the Konoha ninjas who had rushed from afar stared blankly at the sky.

"What! What level of ninjutsu is this?!"

"No! Impossible! How could anyone possess such power!"

Raindrops fell from the dark clouds, and at the same time, lightning filled the entire sky, illuminating the gloomy world.

Jiraiya stared gravely at the dense lightning bolts in the dark clouds above. "Fire Release! It was the Fire Release from earlier. This brat should be most skilled in Lightning Release, but he's been using Fire Release throughout the battle, even taking advantage of my and Gamabunta's massive Fire Release ninjutsu."

"The surrounding forest is dotted with streams and pools. The collision of water and fire generates a large amount of water vapor. At the same time, there's the Fire Release ninjutsu from earlier. The target isn't Gamabunta at all, but the air! It causes the atmosphere to heat up rapidly, thus creating an updraft."

At this moment, Jiraiya was even more shocked, exclaiming, "Cumbulous clouds! Or rather, this brat has been preparing for this ninjutsu from the very beginning of the battle, to create thunderclouds, or rather, to make today's weather even worse!"

It was already a cloudy day, and with Uchiha Yoru's deliberate manipulation, the weather was amplified, making the thundercloud even larger.

"Gamabunta, Gamaken, you two hurry back to Mount Myōboku!"

Upon feeling the pressure of this ninjutsu, Jiraiya's expression turned solemn as he shouted loudly and clapped his hands together. Instantly, two huge plumes of smoke rose from the summoning beasts, and Gamabunta and Gamaken disappeared back to Mount Myōboku.

Meanwhile, Uchiha Yoru, standing atop Manda's head in the distance, slowly raised his lightning-encircled arm. In an instant, the lightning in the entire sky seemed to come alive, transforming under his command into the form of a divine beast that only existed in stories.

At this moment, the enormous changes here also made all the ninjas of Konoha feel the pressure from nature, and they all turned their heads in shock to look at the distant dark clouds that were flashing with lightning.

Meanwhile, Orochimaru, who had already gone far away, slowly turned his head in the forest, looking at the lightning and thunder in the distant sky, and couldn't help but slowly curl the corners of his mouth into a hoarse smile.

"Hehe, Night Lord, I didn't expect you to have grown to this level, actually completing this ninjutsu. I look forward to the day when we can change the ninja world together."

……

A light drizzle fell, and the flames in the forest were gradually being extinguished, but Jiraiya, who stood in the rain with his hands clasped together, was filled with solemnity.

This ninjutsu has reached S-rank, especially with the use of the power of nature, its power is even more terrifying. More importantly, this ninjutsu itself consumes almost no chakra, and the user has become a guide.

"Kid! You're just like Orochimaru, both of you are ninjutsu geniuses, and you've actually developed such a terrifying ninjutsu."

Although Jiraiya was in danger, he couldn't help but show his admiration. What a genius! He and Orochimaru were both geniuses. This ninjutsu had indeed raised the danger level of this brat to a whole new level.

S-rank ninjutsu is extremely rare, even among the Five Great Nations. Many of these ninjutsu are considered forbidden techniques, and even if one learns them, they can cause significant harm to the body. Therefore, S-rank ninjutsu that are harmless to the body are even rarer.

The difficulty of S-rank ninjutsu! It's already quite good for an ordinary Jonin to master one or even two A-rank ninjutsu. Let alone Jonin, even a ninja of Jiraiya's level usually only has B-rank ninjutsu as his usual attack methods. A-rank ninjutsu is already considered a finishing move. After all, ninjas are high-attack but fragile beings. Don't you see that Madara, the Asura of the Ninja World, was killed by the First Hokage with a single stab?

Among Jonin, A-rank ninjutsu is considered an ultimate technique, and S-rank ninjutsu is undoubtedly even more so. In fact, some Jonin could never learn an S-rank ninjutsu in their entire lives.

"This kid's talent in Lightning Release is simply freakish."

Jiraiya couldn't help but curse inwardly. Despite the fact that this ninjutsu seemed to be using the power of nature, its affinity and control over the lightning attribute were absolutely abnormal.

Standing atop Manda's head, Uchiha Yoru raised his arm high, surrounded by lightning. Combined with the thunder and lightning in the sky, his imposing figure exuded an aura of dominance.

"This ninjutsu is a lightning strike that falls from the sky, and the name of the technique is 'Kirin'."

Uchiha Yoru's face revealed a cold expression. Guided by the lightning in his palm, the lightning in the sky seemed to be summoned in an instant. It gathered wildly and tore through the dark clouds with a roar, revealing a ferocious thunderous beast.

In an instant, the world was filled with a blinding white light, causing those who looked over to instinctively raise their arms to shield their eyes.

Boom!

First, a blinding white light illuminated the heavens and the earth, followed by a tremendous roar that resounded throughout the world.

After the explosion, the thunder in the dark clouds seemed to have faded away, leaving only a light drizzle.

The thick smoke on the ground gradually dissipated in the drizzle. When countless Konoha ninjas arrived and saw this scene, they all showed expressions of fear.

Standing atop the colossal beast Manda, Uchiha Yoru breathed heavily, the three tomoe in his eye sockets swirling as he looked down arrogantly at everyone. At this moment, his image was exceptionally imposing, no longer the Jonin who needed to rely on the name of the Sannin.

In this battle, he proved himself with his strength, and he also proved himself to the entire Hidden Leaf Village.

"Lord Jiraiya!"

Many Konoha ninjas stared in shock and anger at the dissipating smoke, but when that familiar coughing sound came from within the smoke, everyone's faces lit up with joy.

"Cough cough, kid, your ninjutsu is terrifying. Do you know how close I was to being hit?"

As the swirling smoke dissipated, Jiraiya was seen slowly forming hand seals. It turned out that he had summoned the stomach and intestines of the giant toad at the last moment. However, after the ninjutsu attack, as he dispersed his ninjutsu, he saw something to the side and couldn't help but show a hint of goodwill in his eyes. But true to his nature, he immediately put on an exaggerated pose.

"Kid, do you know how dangerous this ninjutsu is!" Jiraiya shouted, which made countless Konoha ninjas breathe a sigh of relief, while many ninjas secretly realized the reason.

Although the ninjutsu was terrifying, it didn't ultimately hit Jiraiya; instead, it struck the ground to the side. Although it was affected, it was clear that Jiraiya saw it clearly.

"You brat!" At this moment, Manda stared at this terrifying ninjutsu with its snake eyes. It couldn't help but feel a sense of fear. This brat was a ninja with the same potential as Orochimaru.

"Uchiha Yoru! You launched an attack on your own village's ninjas without authorization. And Jiraiya-sama, are you also planning to defect with Orochimaru?"

Just then, a special Jonin from the Sarutobi clan stepped forward and angrily accused them. However, at that moment, a flash of lightning appeared, and countless people cried out in alarm!

In the afterimage, the anger on the face of this special Jonin of the Sarutobi clan had disappeared, replaced only by terror!

The Kusanagi sword was already slowly placed against his neck. Uchiha Yoru's speed far exceeded everyone's expectations. Jiraiya, who was far away, exclaimed in alarm, "Kid, don't do anything reckless!"

However, at this moment, Uchiha Yoru arrogantly surveyed his surroundings, the three tomoe in his eye sockets spinning. Although he was in a sorry state, his aura was extremely intimidating, causing many people to flinch under his gaze.

"The police department is responsible for maintaining the stability of Konoha and carrying out its duties. Anyone who dares to obstruct them will be arrested as an enemy of the police!"

A cold voice echoed in everyone's ears, but Uchiha Yoru turned to face the Sarutobi clan ninja before him and said coldly, "Sarutobi Kawai! You spread rumors, created chaos, and undermined the village's stability. You are under arrest!"

"You dare!" Although he was filled with fear when facing Uchiha Yoru, with so many people around, he immediately raised his neck and retorted angrily. He didn't believe the other party would really dare.

However, in front of everyone, Uchiha Yoru angrily shouted, "The orders from the Anbu were only to pursue Orochimaru! Did they say Orochimaru was a rogue ninja? Anyone who dares to spread rumors about the three legendary Konoha ninja defecting will be arrested on charges of espionage!"

"Even the Hokage's order was merely to pursue them. Who said that Orochimaru, one of the Three Legendary Sannin, had defected? Anyone who spreads rumors and creates chaos will be dealt with without mercy!"

Amidst the shouts, all the ninjas were stunned, exchanging bewildered glances. Everyone wore expressions of shock. Indeed, they were already bewildered when suddenly the order to pursue Lord Orochimaru was issued, but there was no mention of defection.

Upon hearing this, Jiraiya immediately realized, "Yes! Orochimaru at most made a mistake; he just ran away and is being pursued. He hasn't been convicted yet, so who dares to say he's a defector?"

"Who doesn't know that you, Uchiha Yoru, are Orochimaru's disciple? You're just making excuses!" Even in this situation, the special Jonin, Sarutobi Kawa, still defiantly resisted, his face flushed with rage. He turned to Jiraiya and shouted, "Lord Jiraiya, Uchiha Yoru is an accomplice in obstructing the pursuit of Orochimaru! He should be arrested along with him!"

slap~

A crisp sound echoed in the rain. Everyone stared in astonishment at the scene. Sarutobi Gawa, his eyes bloodshot with rage, clutched his face, spitting out a mouthful of blood along with several teeth. He roared, "Uchiha Yoru, you!"

Uchiha Yoru coldly slapped Sarutobi Kawaiu across the face, then turned and surveyed the crowd before fixing his gaze on Jiraiya. He roared, "I am the captain of the 7th Division of the Police Department! Under orders from the Root Vice-Chief! Jiraiya obstructed a classified Root mission, and I was acting on his orders! Jiraiya, do you plead guilty?!"

Good grief, just a second ago Jiraiya breathed a sigh of relief, thinking there was still a chance for Orochimaru, but the next moment he was stunned, and under everyone's gaze, he became the butcher.

"Me! You brat!"

Looking at Uchiha Yoru's cold gaze, and seeing that the brat had held back with his last ninjutsu, Jiraiya, though confident he could have withstood it even without it, raised his hands in frustration, a look of utter despair on his face, thinking of his comrade Orochimaru.

"I! Jiraiya confesses. I shouldn't have stopped Orochimaru, the vice-head of Root, from carrying out a secret mission."

Good heavens, with Jiraiya's frustrated shout, even though everyone knew what the Root Vice-Commander meant, and that he was clearly referring to Orochimaru, and that Orochimaru was simply following orders, everyone chose to remain silent, their minds filled with too many questions.

Lord Orochimaru! He's destined to become the Fifth Hokage, how could he betray us? They simply couldn't understand it.

For the sake of his best friend—no! his best comrade—Jiraiya chose to confess generously, a scene that made Sarutobi Kawai, who had just been slapped, even more aggrieved.

"Lord Jiraiya, you!" Sarutobi Kawai stared at Jiraiya with a look of frustration and shock, but Jiraiya was too thick-skinned to care for his companions, so he simply ignored him.

However, Uchiha Yoru looked around at everyone and shouted in a deep voice, "The Seventh Division of the Police Department is on official business! All Konoha ninja have the right to cooperate! I have the right to suspect that some of you are inciting, spreading rumors, or creating conflict because of the unrest that has occurred today. I expect that none of you will leave without permission! Come back to Konoha with me."

Uchiha Yoru directly invoked his identity as a member of the police department to intimidate them. Faced with this, most of the ninjas were somewhat bewildered and flustered, and all their eyes turned to Jiraiya.

Jiraiya, ever the cunning one, donned a triumphant expression under the watchful eyes of so many people and proclaimed, "That's right! As Konoha ninjas, we must cooperate with the police department, starting with me, Jiraiya!"

Well, the three legendary Sannin have already spoken up, what else can they say? They all nodded in agreement instantly. These are people who have no opinions on such important matters. Some of the smarter ones secretly muttered, "Only a fool would disobey orders. Go after Lord Orochimaru? That's ridiculous, isn't it? Going to their deaths?"

Some Jonin clearly sensed something was wrong and chose to remain silent, but also, almost everyone believed that the three legendary Sannin of Konoha would betray them.

"Kid! I'll let it go this time, but next time I'll demand a sacrifice."

Seeing that everything was alright, and having thoroughly beaten up Gamabunta earlier that day, Manda was in a great mood. It had also witnessed Uchiha Yoru's strength and talent. So, it let out a haughty shout and, without waiting for Uchiha Yoru's reply, it returned to Ryuchi Cave with a bang amidst the thick smoke.

"Sarutobi Gawa, I now suspect you of treason and creating trouble by falsely accusing the village hero Orochimaru of defection. You are now under arrest! If you resist, I have the right to execute you on the spot!"

Uchiha Yoru's cold shout filled Sarutobi Kawai with both resentment and rage. "Fine! You Uchiha, just you wait! Once our Sarutobi clan produces another Hokage, we'll make sure you Uchiha are wiped out in the coming decades!"

Although he wished he could kill the other party, Sarutobi Gawa had no choice but to surrender under the watchful eyes of so many people.

Thus, a large and imposing pursuit team was brought back by Uchiha Yoru using the authority of the police department. However, on the way back, a single sentence from Uchiha Yoru startled Jiraiya.

"Lord Jiraiya, I hope you can prove that you were not involved in this matter!"

Looking at Jiraiya, Uchiha Yoru, panting heavily, lowered his voice and said in his ear, "Some time ago, the gifts I delivered to the Sarutobi clan contained information that could prove Orochimaru-sensei's innocence."

One sentence startled Jiraiya. As the group returned under the rain, Jiraiya secretly formed hand seals, almost unnoticed by anyone.

Thank you to brother 'Jiacun' for the 100 coins reward. Thank you to all the brothers for your support. Jinli will work hard to write every chapter well.

(End of this chapter)