I, Uchiha: Split Konoha

Chapter 210 The Storm Is Brewing

"Chief Night, is there some misunderstanding here?"

The envoy from the Aburame clan was, after all, a Jonin who had seen all sorts of storms and survived the Third Shinobi World War. However, the Uchiha clan's current act of arming the entire clan filled him with fear, and he had no choice but to force a smile as he spoke to the Uchiha clan leader.

However, at this moment, Uchiha Yoru calmly handed back the apology gifts sent by the Aburame clan. At this moment, the Aburame envoy couldn't help but feel a chill run down his spine and said nervously, "The Aburame clan will send all the apology gifts as quickly as possible. If Clan Chief Yoru is not satisfied, we can talk again."

"There's no need to talk anymore."

Uchiha Yoru rejected the idea without hesitation, and turned to look at Elder Setsuna, saying in a deep voice, "Elder Setsuna, please pass on the order: the Uchiha clan is now on the highest war alert. Once the signal is given, all genin must quickly escort all clan members into the tunnels for refuge."

"All members of my clan, from Chunin onwards and above, must be ready to join the battle at any time!"

Uchiha Yoru's calm tone not only terrified the Aburame clan's envoy, but even Elder Setsuna felt a chill run down his spine. However, because there were outsiders present, he couldn't ask any questions and could only nod firmly, putting on a show.

"Guards, escort the envoy of the Oil Maiden Clan away from their territory."

With cold eyes, as if looking at a dead person, the oil maiden, being driven away like this, not only did not get angry, but instead showed a panicked look and waved her hands repeatedly.

"Chief Night, let's talk this out! It's a misunderstanding! It's all a misunderstanding."

"No, I'll go myself, Chief Night. Please quell your thunderous fire. I'll go back now. The sincerity of the Aburame Clan will surely be seen by you, Chief Night."

This envoy from the Aburame clan had lost all trace of the aura of a Jonin; he was nothing more than a panicked ordinary person. It wasn't that he was incompetent, but rather that this matter concerned the life and death of his entire clan.

You say the Uchiha clan is making such a big fuss just to intimidate? Nonsense. Given the Uchiha clan's nature, they're probably serious. Otherwise, if the whole clan knew that the new clan leader was a cowardly coward, the newly united hearts and minds would collapse instantly.

Would the Uchiha clan leader risk his reputation to make a joke or compete in courage?

After the envoy from the Aburame clan left, Elder Setsuna could no longer contain herself and lowered her voice, revealing an anxious expression as she asked.

"Clan Chief Night, I understand that you need to establish your authority after taking over, but you must learn to control your emotions and never let the Kaleidoscope influence you."

Even Elder Setsuna Uchiha believed that Yoru Uchiha had just awakened the Mangekyou Sharingan and was affected by it mentally. After all, it was clear from the clan's records that even awakening a regular Sharingan, let alone the Mangekyou Sharingan, would have certain aftereffects.

To put it bluntly, it's because their minds were stimulated, and the Uchiha were able to awaken their Sharingan under this stimulation. This led to an increasingly extreme person suddenly gaining great power, which often caused great disaster due to impulsiveness.

"Kaleidoscope effect?"

Looking at Elder Setsuna, Uchiha Yoru smiled confidently and slowly shook his head. "Elder Setsuna, you're right about establishing authority, but it's not what you think it is."

"Spread the news that Uchiha Neda betrayed and attempted to assassinate the Fugaku clan chief."

Beneath Uchiha Yoru's confident smile, the shrewd and experienced Elder Setsuna was momentarily stunned, then, as if realizing something, exclaimed in surprise, "Yoru, your target isn't the Aburame clan at all, it's the village!"

Seeing Elder Setsuna's enlightened expression, Uchiha Yoru chuckled and said, "If we really wanted to deal with the Aburame clan, why go to such lengths? We could just gather the clan's elite forces and march on the Aburame clan's territory. Even if the Third Hokage knew, so what?"

"The Aburame clan was involved in the assassination attempt. The law of the jungle is the rule of survival. The Uchiha clan mobilized so much this time for three reasons: first, to establish their authority; second, to completely unite the clan members; and third..."

As he said this, a bloodthirsty look slowly crept across Uchiha Yoru's smile.

"Since the night of the Nine-Tails, the Uchiha have suffered such a great injustice. Everyone wants to kick the Uchiha while they're down. Do they really think the Uchiha have lost their fighting spirit? This time, I want those old guys in Konoha to know that anyone who wants to mess with the Uchiha should be prepared to have their face splattered with blood."

"Elder Setsuna, after you send out the message, at the same time, order the clan's elite to remove all the Root and Anbu spies monitoring the area around the clan's territory. It's time for the Uchiha to prove with their blood that they still have fangs."

Under Uchiha Yoru's calm and confident smile, Elder Setsuna gasped in shock, but upon closer examination, it seemed to make perfect sense.

"What exactly happened with Neda?"

Uchiha Neda was, after all, a Jonin of the Uchiha clan, yet he suddenly attempted to assassinate the clan leader, which left Neda very suspicious and puzzled.

Seeing the elder's suspicion, Uchiha Yoru sneered dismissively, "What else could it be? The Uchiha clan is no longer an impenetrable fortress; people's hearts are unpredictable."

"Whether Fugaku Uchiha was involved in the Nine-Tails' conspiracy or was preparing to overthrow Konoha, all of this could be used to seduce the Uchiha clan members who deeply love Konoha and yearn for peace."

Living in such a large circle, a family naturally has its share of differing opinions. Some even believe that a turbulent Uchiha clan might bring peace of mind to the village, thus eliminating all dangers.

Elder Setsuna naturally understood this principle, so he fell silent and finally sighed helplessly, "It seems that this time we've killed two birds with one stone with one stone against the Aburame clan. Now that there is evidence regarding Neda's matter, this is indeed an opportunity for the Uchiha to retaliate."

"Evidence? Did I say there was evidence?"

Uchiha Yoru revealed a strange smile. Under Elder Setsuna's astonished gaze, he waved his hand casually and said, "Some things don't need evidence. All you need is a suspicion. If the other party feels guilty, that's enough. This is just an excuse for the Uchiha to show their power. At the same time, let it spread throughout the entire clan and make these clansmen who are still hoping for the best completely face reality."

"By the way, remember to make them all clearly understand that the Uchiha clan is being monitored by the Anbu and Root. It's time for the Uchiha to abandon unrealistic fantasies. Only when the Uchiha clan recognizes reality can they unleash their strongest power."

Elder Setsuna stared in astonishment at the young clan leader before him. He truly hadn't expected that the young man would be so ruthless and decisive as soon as he took power, clearly intending to expose the Uchiha clan's conflict with Konoha.

Previously, the relationship between the two was kept as secret as possible, with the Uchiha playing the role of hiding, while the Konoha higher-ups were the ones who pressed them step by step.

But this time it's the opposite; they'll tear off that fig leaf and lay it bare in the open.

……

Oil-loving women.

"Chieftain, something terrible has happened..."

As the returning Aburame clan envoy frantically recounted everything he had seen and heard, the Aburame clan's Jonin, who had initially been making a fuss, all changed their expressions drastically, their eyes no longer able to conceal their fear.

Their previous confidence stemmed from their belief that this was Konoha, but now this group of Uchiha has completely gone mad. Who would dare to stop them? The village's higher-ups?

The problem is that the Uchiha have completely seized on this weakness. If this is brought to the surface, they will have a legitimate reason to deal with you.

"Chieftain!"

Seeing the tension among his clansmen, Aburame Shiki took a deep breath, raised his hand to signal them not to panic, and then asked in a deep voice, "What did the village Hokage say?"

"Clan leader, the Uchiha clan has gone mad. They have brazenly removed all the ANBU and Root spies who were monitoring the clan's territory, and even posted a notice saying that they were infiltrated by spies from an enemy country."

"The village! All the major clans in the village are watching and waiting. The Third Hokage is currently sending people to the Uchiha clan to negotiate and investigate the reason."

Upon hearing the report from her clansmen, Aburame Shiki trembled slightly. The Aburame clan, which had always kept a low profile, had suddenly been involved in a matter of life and death.

Taking a deep breath, Aburame Shiki calmly assessed the current situation, and after a moment, he seemed to have made a decision.

"After awakening the Mangekyou Sharingan, Uchiha Yoru, coupled with these methods, has become incredibly powerful within the Uchiha clan, and no one can stop him. This battle is also a chance for him to establish his authority and gain a foothold. He has an excuse, and even if the Third Hokage intervenes, he will not be able to stop him."

"Moreover, this person is a disciple of Orochimaru, one of the three legendary Sannin, and has taken over all of Orochimaru's forces. Even if the Fifth Hokage is out of the question, no matter which of the other two Sannin rises to power, Orochimaru will eventually return to Konoha. At that time, Uchiha Yoru will be unable to make a move."

In a short time, Aburame Shiki analyzed the absolute advantages and disadvantages. After glancing around at everyone, he said in a deep voice, "Now that our clan is facing a life-or-death situation, I have decided to reveal the matter of the nano-poisonous insects to all the major clans. At the same time, the entire Aburame clan will be relocated to the Uchiha clan's territory. Does anyone agree?"

Everyone was taken aback after hearing this, but after the explanation, it seemed that there was no problem with Uchiha Yoru's identity. Although there was controversy at the moment, the Third Hokage was already quite old, and once the Fifth Hokage took office, his status as Orochimaru's disciple would resolve all the controversy.

On the contrary, only the Aburame clan suffered misfortune, and for a moment everyone looked at each other in bewilderment.

"Chieftain, do you mean to drag the entire clan down with you?"

Upon hearing this, Aburame Shiki rarely showed a hint of anger. "Nano-poisonous insects? If it wasn't from their roots, then who else could it be? Even if enemy ninjas captured nano-poisonous insects to frame someone and sow discord, who dares to say there's no problem with them infiltrating the Land of Fire so easily!"

One sentence left everyone speechless. Aburame Shiki also took a deep breath, rubbed her temples and sighed, "The power of the Mangekyou Sharingan, it's not shameful for the Aburame clan to side with it. What we're hoping for now is for the Fifth Hokage to be selected as soon as possible."

Everyone believed that once the turmoil in Konoha subsided, the selection of the Fifth Hokage would take place. This was also the reason why the Aburame clan chose to side with the Uchiha.

Anyway, you, the Third Hokage, are a thing of the past. By siding with the Uchiha clan, you can not only gain powerful protection but also get closer to the Fifth Hokage, since the Sannin are sworn brothers.

Over the years, it would be a lie to say that no one is envious of the Ino-Shika-Cho clan. These three minor clans, which specialize in secret techniques, have now achieved vastly different statuses and possess countless resources, making them the strongest clans after the Uchiha, Hyuga, and Sarutobi clans in just a few decades.

Inside the Hokage's office.

Hiruzen Sarutobi nearly fainted as he looked at the intelligence report in his hand. His face was pale, but he was filled with rage. Even Homura Mitokado, who was usually the most good-tempered, couldn't stand it and turned to reprimand Danzo.

"Danzo, what am I supposed to say to you? You're always so careful, how did you manage to leave such a huge weakness!"

Danzo Shimura's face darkened; he felt aggrieved seeing Hiruzen Sarutobi so enraged.

"Sarutobi! Let me explain. I know that Uchiha Neda is one of your people, but before I asked him to do something, he was doing it willingly for the sake of the village's peace, and I also placed various restrictions on him."

Hearing Danzo's explanation, Koharu Utatane retorted angrily, "Danzo, have you forgotten that Uchiha Yoru is Orochimaru's disciple? Orochimaru's methods, not to mention he was the former vice-captain of Root, do you think your restrictions will be effective?"

Danzo must have felt incredibly frustrated and aggrieved. You all make it sound so easy. With so many restrictions in Root, how could they possibly be replaced so quickly? After the Orochimaru incident, he had already begun researching ways to replace the restrictions, but the problem is that this isn't a simple matter of replacement.

This requires a significant investment of funds, manpower, and resources.

"At the time, we didn't expect this kid to come back suddenly. According to the plan, we had him carry out the assassination of Sunagakure's Blazing Release: Pakura. But the information was wrong, and this kid missed his target."

Danzo was also aggrieved at this moment. He had made thorough arrangements for this ambush plan, and all the unstable factors that could be transferred away had been transferred away. Who could have imagined that...

"Danzo!" Hiruzen Sarutobi, who had finally recovered, couldn't help but roar. Danzo was incredibly frustrated. Never before had he suffered so much injustice.

"Uchiha Neda is the successor to the Will of Fire that I've painstakingly cultivated for over a decade, and you've not only wasted him like this, but you've also given someone leverage over him, including the intelligence department! Are you trying to cripple my right-hand man before you're satisfied?"

At this moment, Hiruzen Sarutobi was truly enraged. He had indulged Danzo countless times, partly because of their relationship and partly because Danzo was genuinely useful. But these past few times, he felt that Root had done too many unmanageable things behind his back.

"Danzo, you're still not giving up on the Hokage position, are you? First it was the Intelligence Department, then it was Uchiha Neda. Now tell me, how are you going to explain this to the Uchiha clan!"

If this time they really expose it, then the Konoha leadership will lose their fig leaf. Of course, they also have their own reasons: the Nine-Tails Night cannot be repeated.

But this is not the reason why they can participate in assassinations, sow discord, and interfere in the affairs of a family; this has been common knowledge in the ninja world for many years.

The ninja village has no right to interfere in the internal affairs of the clan. If the assassination of the head of the Uchiha Fugaku clan is found to be their doing, it would violate the rules.

With so many families in Konoha, wouldn't they eventually fall apart?

Therefore, regarding the Nine-Tails Night, the Konoha leadership can monitor, fear, suspect, and suppress the Uchiha clan. Although the matter cannot be cleared up, they cannot interfere in the clan's internal affairs.

Unless you actually find evidence.

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(End of this chapter)