I, Uchiha: Split Konoha

Chapter 151 I Will Conquer Heaven

"I would choose to accept the mission and leak information to the enemy ninja."

A powerful voice suddenly echoed in the cell, and Uchiha Yoru's imposing figure slowly stepped in. When the others saw the newcomer, they exclaimed in surprise, "Lord Yoru!"

"Brother Ye."

"Teacher Ye."

Facing the complex gazes of the crowd, Uchiha Yoru walked directly into the cell and stood before the dazed-looking Ueki in front of the haystack. He solemnly nodded and said, "I will be like you."

"I must complete the task assigned to me while also protecting my family, rather than refusing the task. Otherwise, not only will my own situation be precarious, but my family's will also be in constant danger."

Uchiha Yoru's resolute voice echoed in the cell. When Ueki looked at the determined expression on the young face, his gaze suddenly went blank, and finally, tears of regret streamed down his face.

"Waaah~ I don't regret doing it, what I regret is why I didn't die on the battlefield, then they wouldn't have found me, and my family wouldn't have been threatened, waaaah!"

It was too painful for him, a pain that no one could understand. However, when Uchiha Yoru came in, he immediately solidified his choice and said that his choice was right. It was as if someone could understand his pain, and he burst into tears.

The cell echoed with heart-wrenching cries of pain. No one disturbed them at this moment, and everyone was asking themselves what they would do if they were in their shoes.

Kurenai muttered to herself, wondering what she would do if the village threatened her with the night.

Uzuki Yugao, who came out of the Anbu as a spy, felt as if her worldview had been shattered. She had thought that the Orochimaru incident was a coincidence, that it was the Third Hokage's oversight, but what about this time? Was it also an oversight?

It would be more accurate to call it indulgence than oversight. Meanwhile, Uzuki Yugao, who had no parents, gave a self-deprecating laugh. What could she be threatened with? Was it Lord Yoru?

Everyone's expressions were different. Even the most passionate Might Guy fell silent. One was the mission, and the other was betraying his village. At this moment, he thought of his father and smiled bitterly. He murmured to himself, "Father, perhaps you are right. It would be happier to live a simple life as a pure ninja."

But at this moment, Might Guy felt that he was no longer so happy, or rather, he had begun to hide some things beneath his former passionate and happy smile.

The youngest, Itachi Uchiha, clenched his fists tightly, his eyes bloodshot. One was the village's mission, the other was the safety of his parents and younger brother. Choosing to complete the mission meant betraying the village, but choosing his family meant he couldn't protect them. It was an unsolvable question.

"What should I do if Yoru is threatened?" This question echoed in Mitarashi Anko's innocent mind. At that moment, she suddenly thought of Orochimaru, who had coldly left the village. Anko shivered and lowered her head, a hint of madness appearing in her eyes.

No one can hurt the night! Leaving this place of trouble, perhaps Orochimaru-sensei's choice was right. The village may not be the final destination; home is where the night is.

No matter how they thought about it, in the end everyone showed a self-deprecating bitter smile, as if they would eventually end up like each other.

This is an unsolvable dilemma. Choosing the mission protects his family, but it also means betraying the village. Choosing to refuse the mission means risking his family's safety. Can he really protect them? Should he return to the village and tell everyone what happened, then go to the Third Hokage?

Thinking of this, everyone recalled the incident involving Lord Orochimaru. Such a major incident had even caused turmoil on the border, yet all that was done was to remove him from his position as head of the Anbu.

Can going to the Third Hokage really protect my family?

Everyone fell silent upon realizing this. They could protect them for a time, but not forever. Even a mission with flawed intelligence could cause them to lose everything.

"Waaah, Lord Ye, please kill me. I'm sorry, but I had no choice. Please don't pursue my family."

Zhishu knelt on the ground in a sorry state, pleading with the boy in front of him. He couldn't afford to offend either side, as either side could bring disaster to his family, and he had no one to rely on.

Seeing the tree planted in such a desperate plea, everyone fell silent. How would they have reacted if they were in the same situation? At that moment, they clearly realized the importance of rights.

Looking at the scene before him, Uchiha Yoru glanced at everyone and murmured, "Heroes?"

With a self-deprecating laugh, Uchiha Yoru shook his head and said, "We don't have a good father, so we can't do whatever we want. Individuality is a luxury for us."

He stepped forward and gently patted the other person's shoulder. In the dimly lit cell, Uchiha Yoru said calmly, "You were seriously injured and died in the last battle. Now, Ueki is a hero in the village."

One sentence brought a relieved smile to Zhishu's face, and he abandoned all dignity, bowing his head in a sorry state, saying, "Thank you, Lord Ye. I have no way to repay your great kindness. In my next life, I am willing to be your ox or horse to repay your great kindness."

Turning his head, Uchiha Yoru looked at the complex expressions on everyone's faces and said in a deep voice without expression, "Konoha is already corrupt. Heroes have become tools to be used in the eyes of the corrupt higher-ups. First it was White Fang, then Orochimaru, and now with all these things happening, Konoha is too corrupt to tolerate heroes anymore."

"Konoha was founded by the Uchiha and Senju clans. Konoha is the common home of all of us. But now Konoha has become the private property of the corrupt higher-ups who seek to enrich themselves and expand their clans. From the weak Sarutobi clan at the beginning of Konoha's establishment, they have greedily absorbed nutrients and grown into the behemoth they are today. There are also the Ino-Shika-Cho clans, who act as accomplices to the evil, and the Utatane clan, among others."

"Is Konoha still the home we consider it?" At this point, Uchiha Yoru turned his gaze to Might Guy, his expression grave. "Might Guy, your father was a hero, but did he receive the honor he deserved?"

The once passionate and impulsive Matt Kai was now pale-faced. He stiffly opened his mouth, wanting to defend his father, but reality was so powerless.

As the hero who opened the Eight Gates and crippled the Seven Ninja of the Mist, why is there no record of his deeds? Is it for secrecy? What secret is there?

Or is this achievement too great, and Konoha needs to downplay it to make way for certain people?

"Might Guy, your father was a hero. He protected those he wanted to protect, but did he receive everything a hero deserves? I say, in Konoha now, heroes are just tools!"

Heroes are just tools!

These words echoed in the dimly lit cell, and no one could refute them. This was the stark reality, and even the most loyal Yugao Uzuki and Kurenai Yuhi were pale and filled with helplessness.

"Heroes cannot resist power; what are heroes in the face of power? They are merely tools."

The sarcastic voice echoed in the cell. For a moment, everyone listened to this ironic assessment, which contained the truth and left no one able to refute it.

The three members of the Genma Squad showed unwavering determination in their eyes. "Lord Ye, we are willing to follow you!"

Faced with such loyalty, Uchiha Yoru immediately raised his hand to stop him. Instead, his face revealed a fanatical and determined look as he said in a powerful voice, "Konoha has lost its original purpose. I will risk my life to reclaim the dignity that Konoha has lost."

"However, what can change the fate of Konoha is power, not my own strength. The corrupt higher-ups have rotted to the core by trampling on heroes. The village needs a change! A world-shaking change. Even if it costs me my own life, I will defy fate."

With unwavering gaze and a resounding voice, Uchiha Yoru looked at everyone and slowly raised his fist, gesturing for them to speak firmly: "I alone cannot change everything, so I need you. I need you to join me in this transformation, to overthrow the now rotten Konoha, to rebuild the Konoha we yearn for, and to let the true Will of Fire reappear in the hearts of all Konoha ninjas."

A tiny fist appeared and collided with Uchiha Yoru's fist. At that moment, everyone's attention was drawn to the small figure. No one expected that it would be Uchiha Itachi who stepped forward first.

At this moment, Itachi Uchiha, who was not even eight years old, had a fervent admiration and determination in his eyes. All the resentment he once felt towards his teacher for not teaching him had disappeared, and he regarded his teacher as a guiding light.

The charismatic Uchiha Yoru was a god-like figure in the heart of the young Uchiha Itachi, and his childish voice echoed firmly within the prison.

"I, Uchiha Itachi, am willing to help my teacher overthrow the corrupt Konoha and let the true Will of Fire reappear in the skies above Konoha."

Immediately afterwards, Kakashi Hatake slowly extended his fist and collided with that firm fist.

"I believe in you. Your eyes can see further, and your power will surely change Konoha."

At this moment, Kakashi Hatake was filled with confidence and determination in Uchiha Yoru. After observing him for so long, he had confirmed that Uchiha Yoru was the one who could truly change Konoha.

His dual background, being the strongest among the younger generation, and possessing the political acumen he admires most—Gao Jue and Shu—and most importantly, his love for Konoha surpasses everyone else's, even surpasses mine!

Kakashi pondered to himself, "With the background of the Uchiha clan and the fact that he is Orochimaru's disciple, one of the legendary Sannin, he is more than capable of becoming the leader who can guide them to reform Konoha."

"The Genma Squad is willing to follow Lord Yoru!" Genma Shiranui, Raido Namiashi, and Deivashi of the Genma Squad all showed determined expressions and raised their fists to clash.

"Yoru, I will always follow you!" Under Mitarashi Anko's unwavering gaze, they bumped fists.

Finally, Kurenai Yuhi and Yugao Uzuki were both pale, with forced smiles on their faces. One was a spy sent by the Third Hokage, and the other was from the Anbu. They were now under the Third Hokage's command.

They had infiltrated the organization smoothly and even become the target's most trusted people, but now they were experiencing great torment.

Under Uchiha Yoru's unwavering and fearless gaze, the two of them strangely clashed fists.

Seeing that Uchiha Yoru smiled, everyone else assumed that Kurenai Yuhi and Yugao Uzuki were afraid of the darkness and ugliness of Konoha.

"Brother Yoru, I believe in you!" When he saw Uchiha Yoru begin to reveal his ambition to change Konoha, Uchiha Shisui's eyes lit up with fervor. How could he possibly disagree?

When it was Might Guy's turn, everyone's eyes were on him. Even Kakashi Hatake showed a rare look of anxiety, but this was everyone's freedom, and he had no right to interfere.

Might Guy, who is usually hot-blooded, looked at his classmate with mixed feelings at this moment. He remembered that Uchiha Yoru, who was always arrogant at school, had never ridiculed him and had even encouraged him, saying that he would definitely become a strong person in the future. Countless images flashed through his mind.

Finally, Matt Ke lowered his voice and said hoarsely, "Night, if I choose to back out, what are you going to do to me?"

shuh~

As soon as Might Guy's voice fell, the first to react were Uchiha Shisui, the three members of Genma's team, and Mitarashi Anko. They solemnly formed a perimeter around Might Guy, on high alert, determined not to allow anyone who could threaten Uchiha Yoru to leave.

However, Uchiha Yoru raised his hand to stop everyone's guard, but even so, a ruthless look appeared deep in Shisui's eyes. He had decided that he absolutely could not leave any trouble behind.

However, Uchiha Yoru, who had stopped everyone, stared straight at Might Guy and gave him a hearty and sincere smile. "Guy, you may not agree with my thoughts, but you cannot stop my love for Konoha, so please don't stop me. I believe in you too."

Please don't stop my love for Konoha! I believe in you too!

With just that one sentence, everything was elevated. At that moment, even Kakashi Hatake, who had just breathed a sigh of relief, showed a determined look in everyone's eyes. I didn't misjudge him. I am not as good as Yoru Uchiha!

Upon hearing this, Might Guy's eyes immediately welled up with tears. How could he not love Konoha? But because he loved it so much, he was powerless to change any injustice or darkness, so he chose to turn a blind eye.

Previously, we lacked the ability to change everything; now, someone has emerged who has the ability to change everything.

"I believe in you!" Just as Might Guy slowly extended his fist, a figure suddenly appeared and spoke with a firm and loud voice. It was none other than Hyuga Hizashi, who was hiding in the shadows on guard.

"Yoru! I believe in you!" Might Guy and Hyuga Hizashi simultaneously bumped fists with Uchiha Yoru.

Hyuga Hizashi, who is always rigid and has a stern face, also grew up in Konoha. His love for the village is no less than anyone else's. Moreover, from a selfish point of view, the Hyuga branch family is currently in the most awkward position. If he really follows Uchiha Yoru and changes Konoha, then the Hyuga branch family can appear in front of everyone with dignity in the future.

Seeing that everyone had chosen to believe him, Uchiha Yoru smiled.

"Everyone! Please wait and see. I, Uchiha Yoru, will definitely sweep away the darkness over Konoha and let the sunlight shine on the land of Konoha again. It may be difficult, and there may even be sacrifices, but I believe that as long as we unite as one, we can definitely change all of this. So I implore you all!"

"Please train hard to become powerful ninjas. The stronger your power, the sooner you can change Konoha!"

A resolute voice echoed within the cell, and the disheveled tree-planting man on the haystack seemed to see a glimmer of hope, for he too smiled.

"Please do it. After you've swept away the darkness of Konoha, please remember to tell me at my grave that I'll come back to Konoha in my next life."

Screams echoed through the prison cell.

Please support me.

(End of this chapter)