I, Uchiha: Split Konoha

Chapter 207 The Sealed Fear

Konoha, the home of the Uchiha clan.

When the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, and the heads of various clans stepped into the courtyard, a solemn look appeared in everyone's eyes, and even many members of the smaller clans showed fear.

At a glance, from inside the house to both sides of the courtyard, there were Uchiha clan ninjas dressed in black. Under each face, everyone could clearly see that they were all the elites of the clan.

It's normal for this group of people to appear after the death of the family head, but the determination in their eyes, and even the nakedly oppressive look in their eyes, is something else.

With the clan head just gone, shouldn't the Uchiha clan at least experience some turmoil, if not unrest? For example, a power struggle for the clan headship, or a chaotic atmosphere. How come they found that these Uchiha elites were still like wolves?

Something's not right.

Accompanying him were members of the Konoha F4 leadership; after all, with the Uchiha clan leader in trouble, they naturally had to come. However, the instant Danzo sensed something amiss, he narrowed his one eye, revealing a sinister glint.

He secretly gestured to Sarutobi, but the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, remained calm and without hesitation, slowly stepping into the house with a sorrowful expression.

"The Third Hokage."

The moment they entered the room, everyone's expression changed. The Konoha F4 leaders and the heads of various clans, including the Ino-Shika-Cho trio, all showed solemn expressions.

Inside the mourning hall, one could see the positions of Elders Uchiha Yoru and Uchiha Setsuna, as well as the changing expressions of all the Uchiha members inside and outside the room. At that moment, they all understood one thing: the Uchiha had chosen their own clan leader.

Everyone's expression changed slightly, but Shimura Danzo's eyes revealed a hint of regret. He should have created some chaos earlier, at least causing some infighting within the Uchiha clan.

After entering, the group paid their respects to the deceased former Uchiha clan leader, then turned to nod to the family members and the new Uchiha clan leader.

"I feel deeply ashamed about what happened to Fugaku."

Hiruzen Sarutobi, as expected of someone who has held power in Konoha for so many years, wore a sorrowful expression that revealed no flaw whatsoever.

"The assassination of our former clan leader demands an explanation from the Third Hokage to the Uchiha clan!"

Suddenly, Uchiha Yoru nodded to the Third Hokage to show respect, but his next words were like a thunderbolt.

In Konoha, besides himself, who else dared to challenge Sarutobi like this? Instantly, Shimura Danzo revealed his sinister one eye and roared angrily.

"Insolence! Uchiha Yoru, you are far too arrogant!"

In an instant, the dozens of Uchiha elites in the room all revealed solemn expressions. Under the terrified gazes of the various clans, the room was filled with blood-red Sharingan with three tomoe.

Gudong!

Some people were so shocked by this scene that they secretly swallowed their saliva. They already knew that the Uchiha clan was arrogant, but this was just too damn arrogant.

The pressure from dozens of pairs of Sharingan with three tomoe was unprecedented. Faced with such pressure, Shimura Danzo revealed a sinister look, as if to say, "Just wait and see, the Uchiha clan has finally shown its fangs."

"I have already sent people to investigate the murder of Fugaku, but the information has not yet been sent back."

The Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, showed no change in expression, his face still etched with sorrow. He seemed oblivious to everything around him, instead speaking heavily to Yoru Uchiha.

It was as if he was grieving the sudden loss of such a powerful fighting force in the village.

It must be said that Hiruzen Sarutobi truly deserves his reputation as the most senior Hokage, capable of overpowering countless geniuses and having served in Konoha for decades. His composure in the face of imminent collapse speaks volumes.

However, Uchiha Yoru seemed to have been prepared, calmly looking at the short old man Sarutobi Hiruzen in front of him. As they looked at each other, it seemed that they both wanted to see through what the other was thinking.

At this moment, Hiruzen Sarutobi looked sorrowful, but he was secretly sweating bullets. Could Danzo have left some kind of leverage over him? Damn it, don't mess things up at this time. If you anger the Uchiha clan, Konoha will be in turmoil.

"Third Hokage, the route taken by the Fugaku clan head to return was leaked, and there was also betrayal involved. It would be very difficult for an outsider to do it."

As Uchiha Yoru spoke calmly, the various clan leaders were also curious to know what had happened this time.

"Danzo Shimura, head of Root, everyone knows your opinion on the Uchiha clan. You don't need to look at me with that threatening gaze."

Suddenly, Uchiha Yoru changed the subject and looked directly at Shimura Danzo, who had one sinister eye showing, and confronted him. However, his next words caught everyone off guard.

"Chief of the Oil Clan, please wait a moment."

Uchiha Yoru's words were somewhat puzzling, while Aburame Shiki, who was the least noticeable person in the crowd, simply nodded slightly after hearing this, without saying anything. As for her expression, it was completely unreadable with sunglasses and a high collar covering half of her face.

"Bring this person up."

Uchiha Yoru suddenly gave a soft order, and three Konoha ninjas were immediately brought forward in a disheveled state, a scene that shocked everyone.

"They are the Jonin leading the team, who is the son of the Uchiha clan leader, and his two Genin teammates. By the way, this Jonin's surname is Sarutobi."

Before Hiruzen Sarutobi could say anything, Shimura Danzo was enraged by Uchiha Yoru's calm tone. He had always despised this race, and now they were so arrogant that he could not tolerate it.

"Uchiha Yoru! You captured your own village ninja without permission, and even abused torture techniques against them! Who gave you the audacity?! Who gave your Uchiha clan the audacity?!"

Danzo Shimura, Homura Mitokado, and Koharu Utatane had been high above others for so many years that they had long been used to this feeling of being above everyone else. Suddenly, their dignity was challenged, and after Danzo made his move, the others frowned.

Even Hiruzen Sarutobi remained silent, while Danzo Shimura seized the opportunity to invoke the rules to pressure the other party, which was both reasonable and justifiable. For a moment, the heads of various clans frowned and showed their dissatisfaction.

All the Uchiha elites inside the room frowned, their concern stemming from the fact that the three men appeared listless and on the verge of fainting, clearly indicating they had undergone mental torture.

"Who gave me the audacity? Who gave the Uchiha clan the audacity?"

Faced with this question, Uchiha Yoru slowly stood up, glanced at everyone, and finally focused his gaze on the short Third Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen, revealing his arrogant eyes.

"By the personal order of the Second Hokage, and witnessed by the First Hokage, the Uchiha Clan has established a Police Department, responsible for managing all public order within Konoha, with powers including arrest, investigation, mission execution, interrogation, and weaponry!"

Uchiha Yoru stared at the Third Hokage with an undisguised and imposing gaze, even though it was Shimura Danzo who had given the reprimand.

Faced with this blatant disregard, Shimura Danzo's face turned horribly ugly. Which of the major clan leaders in Konoha would dare to be so presumptuous?

It seems that their long-standing respect for the Konoha leadership has led them to believe that their status is above that of the major clans, and they readily enjoy everything that comes with power.

Although the Police Department is one of the Six Departments of Konoha, in terms of power, only the Root and Anbu can rival it.

"As for who gave me the courage?"

As he said this, Uchiha Yoru slowly curled up a mocking smile, his eyes sweeping over the elite members of his clan around him. His face gradually revealed a firm and solemn expression as he shouted.

"Konoha was founded by the Senju and Uchiha clans working together to quell the chaos of the world. It was the Uchiha surname that gave me the courage!"

The powerful sound landed and echoed, the reverberation lingering in everyone's ears, causing their expressions to change.

How many years has it been since anyone mentioned this matter? So long that even the Uchiha clan themselves have almost forgotten about it, forgotten their status as the masters of this village, so long that they were initially somewhat afraid of the Hokage's power.

Meanwhile, the various clans of Konoha felt a chill run down their spines. Exchanging bewildered glances, they realized they were in deep trouble. This time, the Uchiha clan had produced a wolf cub, someone they couldn't possibly handle.

Upon hearing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes flashed with a cold light, but his hoarse cough instantly ruined the atmosphere.

In an instant, the atmosphere that Uchiha Yoru had been holding onto vanished. With just a cough, everyone's attention was drawn to the Third Hokage.

It must be said that when masters clash, every move can be fatal.

Uchiha Yoru was secretly tense, and he dared not relax for a moment when fighting this old fox.

"Should I dispatch my secret service to assist in the investigation of these three individuals?"

At this moment, Hiruzen Sarutobi still had that expression of being immersed in grief, and directly acknowledged that the police department had the right to do these things.

"All departments in Konoha are willing to fully assist the police department in investigating this incident."

Hiruzen Sarutobi's skills were already highly refined, but this time the two sides were not competing on a level playing field, and the information gap had already determined everything.

Uchiha Yoru stared intently at the Third Hokage with a solemn expression, slowly taking a scroll from his robes.

"The memories of these three people have been extracted and copied. Our Uchiha clan has already obtained information that was leaked from them. In addition, when our clan leader was betrayed and assassinated, although they were all suicide soldiers, their bodies can still prove everything."

At Uchiha Yoru's signal, several Uchiha ninjas slowly placed stretchers in front of the crowd. When the white sheet was lifted, mutilated corpses were revealed.

Some had their heads severed, others had their hearts pierced, and still others were cut in half at the waist, all while undergoing preservation treatment.

When everyone saw this scene, they all frowned. Uchiha Yoru said coldly, "These people all have seals on their bodies. The seals will be triggered the moment they lose their life force. They all have poison hidden in their teeth, and there are restrictions in their minds."

At this point, Uchiha Yoru bowed deeply to the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, and said, "Back then, we relied on Lightning Release ninjutsu to destroy and paralyze the sealing technique, thus preserving this evidence. However, our Uchiha clan is not skilled in sealing techniques, so we are entrusting this to the Hokage."

Since you Uchiha are not good at sealing techniques, then we'll have to rely on sealing techniques.

However, at this moment, Shimura Danzo's face was gloomy. Fortunately, his face was not good to begin with, and Sarutobi Hiruzen also frowned slightly.

"By the way, we found a clue. It seems that the forces that ambushed Chief Fugaku this time are the same group that encountered and attacked Lord Shinnosuke."

A blatant, overt conspiracy!

He was involved in Shinnosuke's affairs, and he could easily leave the same trace on these corpses with the utmost subtlety.

Upon hearing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression changed, and he gave the boy in front of him a deep look, seemingly doubting the truth of his words.

Danzo Shimura's face was terribly gloomy, and he was filled with resentment. He was the one who did the Uchiha thing, but Shinnosuke really wasn't him.

But the way the other party said it made it seem like they wanted to find out something. More importantly, he did have the idea of ​​plotting against Shinnosuke back then, and he did indeed do some tricks around Shinnosuke.

Damn it! This is the pain of losing a child. No matter how good the relationship was between Hiruzen Sarutobi and him, it will inevitably develop cracks.

"I will immediately order the Sealing Squad and the Dark Guard to investigate this matter together with the Police Department."

Hiruzen Sarutobi shouted in a powerful and resolute voice, appearing so righteous and awe-inspiring at that moment.

My condolences!

This was Uchiha Yoru's first direct confrontation with Konoha's high-ranking officials, and he gained the upper hand after taking the initiative in the first round.

This scene made Elder Sha Na secretly breathe a sigh of relief; this kid's skills were truly beyond what one should have for his age.

Similarly, Hiruzen Sarutobi's defense is also impenetrable when he is in a passive state.

The various clans of Konoha also witnessed the fall of their clan leader, Fugaku Uchiha, and saw the charisma of the new clan leader, a young clan leader full of drive, just like his age.

Everyone silently mourned the family members and turned to leave slowly. However, just as Sarutobi Hikaru and the others were about to step out of the room, the voice of the young new Uchiha clan leader came from behind them again.

"Third Hokage, the Uchiha clan has suffered heavy casualties, but in order to protect the village and for the honor of the police department, starting today, the sixth, seventh, eighth, and ninth squads of the police department will recruit elite ninjas from the village to join us in protecting the village."

"At the same time, recall some of the Uchiha elites stationed on the front lines in various locations. Konoha absolutely cannot allow a repeat of the incidents involving Sarutobi Shinnosuke and Fugaku!"

boom!

Uchiha Yoru's actions this time were a blatant attempt to expand his forces while simultaneously shrinking them.

Moreover, they are justifying their actions with a righteous and awe-inspiring claim that the duty of the Public Security Department is to ensure the stability of Konoha. Now that two major incidents have occurred within the territory of Konoha in the Land of Fire, doesn't that mean they have failed in their duties?

Therefore, strengthening our forces is both reasonable and justifiable. Personally, it's already quite generous of our Uchiha clan to not have lost a clan leader, so what more do you want? Besides, your son is also dead, and it seems that both are involved.

When Shimura Danzo heard this, he almost lost his temper, all because this brat seized the opportunity.

However, Hiruzen Sarutobi calmly raised his hand and stopped Danzo's anger.

However, as they turned around, a pair of scarlet Sharingan eyes appeared in everyone's sight, instantly bringing back the fears buried deep in everyone's minds, and a collective gasp rang out.

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