I, Uchiha: Split Konoha

Chapter 179 Danzo's Speculation

Forbidden Technique: Oni-Grow Technique

This forbidden technique, once completed, grants the user five bloodline limits, and it's even said that completing the final step grants immortality.

If that's really the case, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call this the strongest ninjutsu. Not only can it seize powerful bloodlines, but it can also combine all five into one's own body and grant immortality.

But this forbidden technique is actually problematic. First, let's talk about immortality! Why would acquiring the five bloodlines grant immortality? There's no rationale behind it.

After studying this forbidden technique, Uchiha Yoru revealed a contemptuous smile. What immortality was nothing more than a life advancement that he had imagined after fusing five bloodlines into one, and it was merely a preconceived notion.

Just like the so-called final level of the Great Shift of Heaven and Earth, even the creator didn't master it; it was merely a concept.

However, there are some drawbacks to seizing bloodline limits. Can bloodline limits be easily seized? Certainly not, but Uchiha Yoru still chose this forbidden technique that he had planned for a long time.

"Looks like someone's watching me."

In the shadowy corner, Uchiha Yoru created another wood clone that resembled Sesshomaru. After exchanging a glance, Sesshomaru left first, knowing that he had two powerful Kage-level shinobi by his side, making it the easiest place to expose his weakness.

It must be said that the wonder of ninjutsu is that it allows for the exchange of information so quickly.

In the shadowy corner, Uchiha Yoru stared at the wooden statue before him and shook his head, saying, "The downside of wooden clones is that they leave traces."

Once the shadow clone is dispelled, it disappears. In contrast, although the wooden identity was developed based on the shadow clone and made up for some of the shortcomings of the shadow clone in being unable to withstand attacks, it also has the drawback of leaving a wooden carving after being dispelled.

With a slap on the wooden sculpture's shoulder, a skillful burst of Lightning Release chakra swept down, instantly turning the solid wooden statue into ashes. In a gust of wind, all traces vanished without a trace.

The memories that came to mind made him look thoughtful, and finally he let out a cold laugh.

"It seems someone is eager to step onto the stage I've set up, and the main character I've prepared is finally here."

Uchiha Yoru chuckled to himself, sensing the changes within his body. To trace back, his Uchiha bloodline should actually be that of the Otsutsuki.

The Otsutsuki lineage, and there are six clearly identified families descended from the Otsutsuki.

The Senju clan, the Uchiha clan, the Uzumaki clan, the Hyuga clan, the Otsutsuki clan on the moon, and the Kaguya (Takaragami) clan.

There are two families that remain undetermined: the Feathered Robe Clan and the Golden Horn and Silver Horn Clan.

"Even knowing so much, there are still countless secrets in the ninja world."

Uchiha Yoru muttered to himself, after all, it was impossible to tell everything about the anime from his previous life; the ninja world had too many secrets.

However, he was certain of one thing: the fusion of the Uchiha and Senju bloodlines would definitely produce a synergistic effect.

"The power of the Uchiha and Senju combined is called the myriad phenomena of the universe, or perhaps it should be combined with the chakra of Ashura and Indra, but I want more than just that."

Uchiha Yoru's eyes gleamed with a light of ambition. Since he fused with the Senju bloodline and activated Wood Release, although its power was only at the level of Green Yamato, he could already feel the changes in his body recently.

His chakra levels had already entered a stable period, but then suddenly they started to surge again, and now he can feel the changes in his body every day.

At the same time, his physical abilities have been enhanced beyond what was usual, all of which indicate that his bloodline has evolved.

"Then the correct path is the Otsutsuki bloodline, or what we would call the ancestral bloodline."

Uchiha Yoru muttered to himself, what he needed was not bloodline limit, but bloodline itself.

With the fusion of the four bloodlines of Senju, Uzumaki, Hyuga, and Kaguya, plus his own Uchiha bloodline, wouldn't a perfect fusion result in a return to the ancestral Otsutsuki bloodline, while also gaining immense power?

More importantly, Kaguya Otsutsuki has not aged at all despite being sealed for over a thousand years. Whether this is due to the Divine Tree or her own abilities, he does not yet know, but there is one thing he is certain of.

His plan to revert to his ancestral ways not only grants him immense power, but also seems to grant him immortality, or even just a long lifespan.

"It seems this forbidden technique is the most suitable for me."

Uchiha Yoru revealed a satisfied smile. If he were to casually plunder a bloodline limit using this forbidden technique, it might be fused into his body, but it would only be one plus one equals two.

In contrast, the fusion of the Uchiha and Senju clans results in a sum of one plus one equaling three, or even more than three.

"What I need to do now is adapt to the changes in my body."

The combined power of the Uchiha and Senju clans is immense. In that instantaneous collision and the resulting power, his chakra surged dramatically—this was the most direct impact.

However, he could also feel another change in his body, which was that he was overeating. Given that the power of the Uchiha and Senju had merged but not yet completely merged into a new power, it was best for him not to merge with other bloodlines.

Otherwise, it will only have a counterproductive effect, or even delay or collapse.

……

On the carousel, a hint of helplessness flickered in Tsunade's eyes. How could you coax a girl like that? Even though she's a child now, you can't keep bringing her to this place.

"I'm gone."

As the cold voice rang out, the girl Tsunade immediately smiled, jumped off the rocking horse, and ran over with a lively expression.

During this time, there seemed to be a subtle change between the two. The young Tsunade could clearly sense that the other party seemed to trust her and gradually began to regard her as a trustworthy person.

This change filled her with complex emotions, and she didn't know what to do.

In the end, Tsunade sighed inwardly. She decided to leave after finding her great-grandfather's weapon, treating this journey as just a passing visit.

And so, Sesshomaru, with Tsunade and the other girl in tow, walked towards the inn in the distance, just passing by Mei Terumi who was still on the carousel.

Or perhaps both of them saw it, but neither paid any attention. At this moment, Mei Terumi was already somewhat dazed by this innocent laughter.

It has to be said that Uchiha Yoru chose a place to meet with his clone, and even chose to be together with everyone, showing no fear whatsoever of what might happen.

Under the moonlight, Tsunade, pretending to be an innocent girl, looked at the figure walking ahead with a complicated expression. Although she was a ninja, she knew very well that it was all fake.

But people are creatures who yearn for beauty, so it seems that she has no worries at all, and there is also a cold-faced but warm-hearted person to play with her.

Although she still had some regrets about not having been able to go for a couple of rounds in a long time, the relaxed feeling she was experiencing made her feel a little reluctant to leave.

Another sigh escaped my lips. In the end, it was all just a mirage, a reflection in the water. Bubbles will eventually burst. Perhaps the best outcome would be for her to leave quietly and turn this experience into a memory.

……

On the other end.

"deep."

As the carousel came to a stop, Uchiha Yoru appeared before them, and the two smiled happily.

Having traveled for so long, it seems they're on their way to some ulterior motive.

Despite her inner speculation, Mei Terumi maintained a smile on her face. Just then, Uchiha Yoru, with a gentle smile on his face, slowly took out a sachet.

"Ming, this sachet is for you."

Looking at the exquisite patterns embroidered on the red sachet, and hearing its faint fragrance, Mei Terumi smiled. She tucked a strand of hair behind her ear with her slender fingers, and softly said, "Thank you," after accepting the sachet.

"Let's go, it's late, let's go home."

Under the starlit night sky, a horse-drawn carriage carrying a couple slowly drove out of town, a scene full of warmth.

……

Konoha base.

"Shin-no-suke, this is the latest news. The Uchiha brat wants us to escort a girl back to the Land of Fire."

Looking at the intelligence report in her hand, Sarutobi Umeko sneered, "Do you think this is a weakness they deliberately revealed, or are they serious?"

Upon hearing this, Sarutobi Shinnosuke frowned and said in a deep voice, "What do you want to say?"

"What did I say? The weapon of the First Hokage is clearly something the Hidden Cloud Village wants to use to incite chaos. Now the Hidden Cloud Village has made it clear that as long as we are willing to hand over this person, the weapon of the First Hokage will be ours for the taking, and at the same time, the Hidden Cloud Village will withdraw from here."

As she said this, Sarutobi Umeko revealed a greedy look in her eyes. "Shin-no-suke, those who achieve great things must make sacrifices. By abandoning a brat from the Uchiha clan, you gain a great advantage."

"Bearing the name of the First Hokage's weapon, he is bestowed with glory, and at the same time, a force will withdraw from the territory of the Land of Whirlpools."

"Shut up!" Sarutobi Umeko became increasingly audacious as she spoke, a sight that made Sarutobi Shinnosuke shout in frustration with his eyes wide open.

His eyes blazed with fury, but Sarutobi Umeko showed no fear whatsoever, coldly sneering, "As a superior, you are not an ordinary ninja. If you get angry over such a small sacrifice, how will you ever become Hokage?"

"Do you even know what you're saying?" Sarutobi Shinnosuke said in a low voice, his face grim. "Are you out of your mind?! Don't you know Uchiha Yoru's status within the Uchiha clan?"

"Of course I know, but how does he compare to the position of Hokage? Or rather, how would sacrificing him on the front lines eliminate a great enemy?"

Sarutobi Shinnosuke fell silent for a long while before raising his head and asking in a hoarse, low voice, "What are you planning to do?"

Upon seeing this, Sarutobi Umeko's lips slowly curved into a smile; she knew her husband was smitten.

"Shin-no-suke, you will be the Hokage of Konoha someday, someone who basks in the sunlight. You cannot do these things."

"I think roots might be a very good choice, after all, isn't that the meaning of roots' existence?"

With a meaningful smile, Sarutobi Shinnosuke fell silent, and after a long while, he uttered a single sentence.

"I'll pretend I don't know anything about this."

Sarutobi Umeko smiled. Seeing that her husband had agreed, she nodded with a relaxed smile and said, "Don't worry, you don't need to worry about this too much. Our scouts brought back some interesting information today."

"It seems that the Uchiha brat you arranged is secretly providing support from the outside under another identity."

As the two were talking, they were unaware that a strange Sharingan was revealing its sinister look under the cover of night.

Kobe Yoru's identity was discovered, or rather, Uchiha Yoru deliberately exposed himself to lure out someone in the shadows.

Luring the snake out of its hole—whether you can kill it or be bitten by its venom depends on your own methods.

……

The base of the leaves.

In the dimly lit secret room, Shimura Danzo looked at the intelligence reports from the front lines. He couldn't help but examine them personally late at night, since this intelligence came from the head of an important figure.

After he finished reading the intelligence scroll, a cold smile slowly crept onto his lips.

"As expected of a vicious woman, she actually wants to use my Root to deal with the brats of the Uchiha clan. But do you really think the Hokage position is that easy to obtain?"

With a mocking laugh, he showed contempt for Sarutobi Shinnosuke and his wife, and even for Shimura Danzo, who was hiding in the shadows. He felt that the other party's strength was not worthy of theirs.

"I promised you that the Root forces on the front lines would be at your disposal. In return, I will offer you the Sharingan, which is a testament to the genius Uchiha clan."

Danzo Shimura was utterly disdainful of these schemes and plots on the front lines. "With such meager courage, you think you can easily ascend to the Hokage position? Ridiculous."

The idea is good, but no matter how much you boast about your achievements, it's all empty talk. Without matching strength, how can you convince the village's powerful members?

Even he understood this principle; otherwise, why would he have started researching Hashirama cells before his body began to weaken, and even experimented on himself?

"Uchiha!"

At this moment, Danzo Shimura narrowed one eye, revealing a cold glint. Once he began to suspect that there was another pair of Mangekyou Sharingan in the Uchiha clan, he couldn't stop himself from doing so.

After all, once the seed of doubt is planted, it is destined to take root and sprout, and even if it rots, it will still be a thorn in one's heart.

"Aburame Ryoma, secretly send someone to keep an eye on things. I need to know exactly how far Uchiha Yoru's Sharingan has progressed."

"yes!"

As Danzo Shimura's hoarse voice echoed, a dark figure suddenly appeared in the dimly lit secret room, nodded respectfully, and then disappeared.

"The most suspicious person regarding the Kaleidoscope Sharingan right now is Fugaku Uchiha, and the other one is you!"

Thinking of the Mangekyou Sharingan's immense power, a greedy glint appeared in the one eye that Shimura Danzo had revealed. Fugaku Uchiha's identity was somewhat special; after all, he was the head of a clan and possessed considerable strength. He rarely left the village unless there was a major emergency.

Therefore, he found it difficult to find an opportunity to test the waters, and another suspect was Uchiha Yoru, which was a good opportunity for him to investigate.

Among the Uchiha clan, Uchiha Yoru is undoubtedly the most dazzling genius at present, and his appearance has even overshadowed the original genius of Uchiha Shisui.

Therefore, it is reasonable for Shimura Danzo to suspect that Uchiha Yoru might have awakened the Mangekyou Sharingan, and the Orochimaru incident may be the root cause of the huge emotional fluctuations.

As for Uchiha Shisui? When he thought of that brat, Shimura Danzo couldn't help but sneer. According to his investigation, although he was quite strong, he was the least suspicious.

There were no deaths of relatives or friends involved. As for the impact of the Orochimaru incident? He was at most a subordinate, how could he compare to Uchiha Yoru?

Orochimaru got into trouble, and Uchiha Shisui, a mere brat, had an emotional outburst and activated the Mangekyou Sharingan? That's bullshit. They're not father and son; Uchiha Yoruichi was at least his master and disciple.

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