I, Uchiha: Split Konoha

Chapter 130 Kakashi and Shisui Fall into Darkness

The former site of the Land of Whirlpools, an island where Konoha's ninja garrison was located.

After the Konoha ninjas recaptured their base, and with the help of their ninjutsu, they quickly rearranged the camp and began setting up traps around it.

Inside the camp.

Today's battle has allowed Uchiha Yoru to accumulate enough prestige on the front lines. After all, Orochimaru has been cultivating the front lines of the Land of Water for many years, and it is easier for Orochimaru's disciples to gain their support.

Especially during this sensitive period, Uchiha Yoru's arrival means that Konoha will no longer pursue the matter.

Inside the tent, Uchiha Yoru sat at the head of the table. This time, he sat in the commander's seat, flanked by his trusted confidants, who were also the elite ninjas of the camp.

The three elite Jonin he brought were Uchiha Shisui, Hatake Kakashi, and Hyuga Hizashi, along with two other elite Jonin who were already on the front lines.

"Due to special circumstances, the island of Whirlpool Country is located in the middle of our Land of Fire and Land of Water. In addition, its rich mineral resources have naturally attracted countless merchants. At the same time, the island is a mixed bag, with merchants from all over the ninja world, as well as countless vagrant ninjas and spies from other countries."

"We in Konoha have a total of three mines here and here, so we have set up three bases. The ninjas of Kirigakure also occupy two mines in another location. This time, the Kirigakure ninjas suddenly gathered a large number of elites to attack us here, and they are after this largest mine."

The Jonin stationed here solemnly recounted the information about the area. Uchiha Yoru had previously served on the front lines and was quite familiar with the Land of Whirlpools, but upon seeing the information presented, a meaningful smile appeared on his face.

The Land of Whirlpools has an important geographical location, and with such abundant mineral resources, it's no wonder that Konoha and Kirigakure have invested so much effort here.

Aside from its advantageous geographical location, the most important factor is the incredibly attractive resources available here.

"Six three-person reconnaissance teams will be selected from our reinforcements and sent to support the other two bases."

Without hesitation, Uchiha Yoru made a move to relocate the ninja. Upon hearing this, the Jonin present was overjoyed and excitedly said, "Lord Yoru, with the addition of three reconnaissance teams, it won't be so easy for the Kirigakure ninja to launch an attack."

He knew perfectly well that many of the reinforcements that came this time were from the Hyuga clan. The Byakugan was like a radar on the battlefield; with the Byakugan, the enemy would no longer be able to attack them so easily.

Uchiha Yoru shook his head after hearing this and said, "We cannot be careless. There are all sorts of secret techniques and bloodline limits in the ninja world, and there are many ninjutsu that can counter the creation of false chakra images. We still need to be vigilant."

"Yes."

"Uchiha Shisui, the resources in these three mines are extraordinary. You must send your elite troops to prepare for them."

"Yes."

"Kakashi, since Kirigakure has launched such a blatant attack, they are obviously using the excuse that the Land of Whirlpools is an unclaimed territory. Issue an order that from now on, no Konoha ninja should act alone, especially when going to the heart of the Land of Whirlpools to purchase or gather intelligence."

"Yes."

The island of Whirlpool Country is rich in mineral resources, and its location between two countries has created a lawless and dark place.

This place can be described as a paradise for crime, but also a paradise for wealth. It is a gathering place for countless merchants, rogue ninjas, and mercenaries, and it is a chaotic place.

The two great nations of Konoha and Kirigakure occupy the island's richest mineral resources, located in the island's dense jungles, essentially on the outskirts. Here, the two sides are constantly at war, while in the heart of the island, countless merchants enjoy a life of extravagance and debauchery.

Besides being rich in mineral resources, this place also produces some precious resources, such as the special wood needed for chakra test strips. Under these unique conditions, countless riches have gathered here, and even countless shady things are traded here.

He had already handled government affairs for quite some time while following Orochimaru on the front lines, and he was also familiar with the situation here, so he naturally picked it up very quickly. In fact, there were many ninjas on the island whom he had met before. Almost as soon as Uchiha Yoru's name spread, he had already established himself here.

Orochimaru's disciple, one of the Legendary Sannin, fought a fierce battle against Jiraiya, another of the Legendary Sannin, nearly severely injuring Jiraiya with an unknown and terrifying S-rank ninjutsu. This was compounded by the fact that Suigetsu Hozuki, who, upon arriving at the front lines, single-handedly repelled a Kirigakure ninja.

With the recognition of his identity, coupled with these two solid achievements, he had everything he needed, so naturally there was no reason for his subordinates to feel dissatisfied.

After issuing orders methodically, and given the ninjas' obedient nature, the base returned to its usual tranquility almost instantly. However, many miners were accidentally injured in the ninja battles and lay on the cold ground.

After everyone in the tent left with their missions, only Uchiha Shisui and Hatake Kakashi remained.

"Brother Ye, here is the information on three mines on the island, as well as a report on the losses of refined iron destroyed and stolen during the Mist Ninja attack."

Looking at the information handed to him by Uchiha Shisui, Uchiha Yoru slowly frowned after reading it. His fingers tapped habitually on the wooden table. After a long while, he narrowed his eyes and said softly, "Shisui, this place is rich in refined iron, and even precious chakra metals."

"I see thirteen pounds and eight ounces of chakra metal on the report." As he said this, Uchiha Yoru slowly crossed out a mark with a red pen in front of Kakashi and Shisui. Under their astonished gazes, it seemed that another loss had been added to the report.

"We've already clashed with the Mist Ninja here, so it's clear that war has begun. The situation in the Land of Lightning is just some provocation, but the village is sending the same supplies to the front lines."

At this point, Uchiha Yoru paused suddenly, lowered his head, and said softly, "Those who came to the front lines this time all have one identity: they are Orochimaru-sensei's direct supporters. Ninjas cannot avoid going to the battlefield, but it is very unfair to them, as they also have families."

"Kakashi, I hope you can secretly sell these chakra metals on the black market and add the proceeds to the death benefits."

Upon hearing this, Kakashi Hatake wanted to open his mouth to say something, but in the end he remained silent. They were all Konoha ninjas, but almost all of those who came to the front lines were Orochimaru's direct subordinates. It was indeed a bit unfair, but ninjas didn't have a choice. Obeying orders and carrying out missions was ingrained in their bones.

"Brother Ye, those who sit in those positions in the village have betrayed the Will of Fire. Look at the front lines, they are all young ninjas, even teenagers, while the old and frail high-ranking officials are hiding in the village, obsessed with power."

At this point, Uchiha Shisui had been suppressed for so long, especially after the Orochimaru incident, which had shattered his worldview. The aftereffects of awakening the Mangekyou Sharingan made him even more obsessive and insane.

"Brother Ye, where leaves dance in the air, fire will never cease to burn. The flames will continue to illuminate the village and allow new leaves to sprout. The true Will of Fire, the young people, are the hope for the future. The older generation must trust and protect them."

"And now? What I see are teenagers fighting on the front lines, their flames illuminating the village, while the rotting tree roots of the older generation greedily enjoy everything—or rather, the older generation!"

Seeing Uchiha Shisui becoming increasingly obsessive and agitated, Uchiha Yoru slammed his fist on the table in anger and shouted, "Uchiha Shisui!"

With a loud shout, Shisui's face turned red, but he still glared at his older brother with resentment and incomprehension. Kakashi Hatake, standing to the side, watched this scene in silence. He used to think the same way, but after witnessing everything with his own eyes, he seemed unable to speak anymore.

"Did I say something wrong, Brother Ye? Let's put aside the rights and wrongs of our ancestors, and the sacrifices the First Hokage made to protect the village. But what about the Second Hokage? He chose to cover the retreat in the Land of Lightning to protect the new generation of young Hokage. The Second Hokage was the Hokage who inherited the Will of Fire, but what about now?"

"The Genma Squad is deeply ashamed because of the Fourth Hokage and suffers daily torment. Do the higher-ups who are now sitting in the village enjoying everything still remember the Second Hokage's sacrifice?"

Seemingly having suppressed his anger for too long, Uchiha Shisui finally unleashed all his pent-up rage, his eyes turning bloodshot with excitement. He even dragged Hatake Kakashi into the fray.

"You said White Fang was a hero, but White Fang chose his comrades over the mission. The hero you're talking about can't even be placed on the memorial tablet now. So, isn't the sacrifice that Brother Ye made for the younger generation back then a greater loss than White Fang's mission failure? Why can they enjoy everything in peace?"

At this point, Uchiha Shisui, unusually impulsive and seemingly losing his temper, glared angrily at Hatake Kakashi and shouted, "Kakashi! If your father, White Fang, was a piece of trash, then what are those corrupt beings? Didn't they abandon their mission as the Second Hokage's guards? And what about Lord Orochimaru? Was he also trash? Then tell me, what is the Will of Fire of the village now?"

"Is it to ignite the flames of the new generation and illuminate the aging, decaying leadership?"

"Shisui!" At this moment, Uchiha Yoru stood up with a solemn expression. Looking at Shisui, whose eyes were bloodshot and whose mind was even showing signs of paranoia, he was secretly alarmed. It seemed that he had been suppressed for too long, and the awakening of the Mangekyou Sharingan had caused some mental problems for Shisui.

"Zhi Shui, you're too extreme right now. You need to calm down!"

This time, when faced with Shisui, Uchiha Yoru did not stop him. Instead, he softened his voice and began to soothe Shisui's agitated expression. Although Hatake Kakashi was not a member of the Uchiha clan and was less affected by the Mangekyou Sharingan's mental stimulation, the words he had just heard still had a significant impact on him.

His eyes began to wander. Yes, if his father was to bear the shame, what about the higher-ups of Konoha? Watching the Second Hokage sacrifice himself for them—wasn't that a greater loss than his father abandoning the mission? Why were the higher-ups so complacent and enjoying everything under the same circumstances?

"Kakashi!"

Uchiha Yoru's voice immediately jolted Kakashi Hatake back to his senses. Uchiha Yoru said in a deep voice, "The evolution of the Sharingan is that when you lose an important love or feel pain, a special chakra will surge in your brain and act on your optic nerve, causing changes in your eyes. Therefore, the Sharingan is called the eye that reflects the mind. The Sharingan is synchronized with the power of the mind."

"Shisui hasn't calmed down yet. As someone who also has the Sharingan, I need you to keep an eye on him and prevent him from doing anything rash."

kaleidoscope!

After their Sharingan evolved, Shisui revealed the secret of the Mangekyou Sharingan. At the same time, Uchiha Yoru strictly ordered them to keep the secret and never use it unless absolutely necessary.

"Night, perhaps Shisui is right?"

For the first time, Kakashi revealed his true feelings, his hoarse voice echoing in the tent. His one exposed eye, along with Shisui's, looked towards Uchiha Yoru.

At this moment, Uchiha Yoru seemed to have become their backbone. Seeing Kakashi's actions, Shisui also showed an excited expression of agreement, as if he had found a like-minded companion.

Unlike Shisui, Kakashi Hatake possessed a calm political mind. He was more composed and had his own opinions than Shisui. He said in a deep voice, "Yoru, through these events, there is one thing we must pay attention to. You cannot choose to ignore all of this just because you care about the village."

"The Third Hokage! There might really be a problem!"

Kakashi Hatake's eyes shone with determination as he spoke his mind and offered his analysis.

"Danzo, the leader of Root, said that the Fourth Hokage's sacrifice during the Nine-Tails' attack might have been a conspiracy orchestrated by the Third Hokage to return to power. Yoru! Don't look at me with that threatening gaze. I've tried to force myself not to think that way, but the Orochimaru incident seems to make this matter even more suspicious."

Since the Orochimaru incident, Kakashi and Shisui have been feeling depressed. Even Uchiha Yoru was afraid of being implicated and left a will. Kakashi understood this even better. The turmoil on the border saved Yoru's life and also saved Orochimaru's direct followers, forcing the village to compromise.

"Brother Ye, you've been running away from reality. Isn't what Kakashi said true? Do you have to see another tragedy before you face reality?"

Good guy!

At this moment, Uchiha Yoru stared in shock at Uchiha Shisui and Hatake Kakashi. When did these two get involved together? They had actually learned how to force someone to abdicate, and it seemed they wanted to drag him down with them.

Faced with the two's fixed gazes, Uchiha Yoru's expression turned somewhat unpleasant. The two seemed to be developing a little too fast, and were getting out of control.

"You! What have you uncovered in secret?!"

It's obvious that Kakashi Hatake and Shisui Uchiha's current changes indicate they must know something; otherwise, this situation would never have occurred.

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