I, Uchiha: Split Konoha

Is Chapter 234 illegal?

Boom!

A forest collapsed, raising a cloud of dust. Jiraiya, in Sage Mode, stared wide-eyed, trembling as he rubbed his shoulders and stood up. The aches and pains throughout his body made him gasp in pain.

"This kid's speed and strength are simply unbelievable."

At this moment, Jiraiya's face was bruised and swollen, and blood was flowing from his nostrils when he inhaled. The two old toads on his shoulders were also in a sorry state.

"Watch out for Jiraiya!"

Without needing any prompting from the immortal, Jiraiya roared and spat out a mouthful of fire in a flash of lightning.

Fire Release: Great Flame Bullet

With a deafening roar, the lightning tore through the massive ball of fire without pause, but Jiraiya was nowhere to be seen.

"Gotcha!"

Suddenly, a dark shadow shot out from beneath his feet; it was Shima the Master's toad tongue, which wrapped around his calf. Then, a powerful blow slammed him hard into the ground.

With a deafening roar, Uchiha Yoru, beneath the Thunder God Armor, couldn't help but reveal a calm smile.

"Lord Jiraiya, it seems this is the end of it."

However, at that moment, the toad-like sage Fukasaku on Jiraiya's shoulder suddenly gathered water guns and launched a rapid attack. Facing this attack, he dared not be careless and hurriedly dodged.

The Thor's Armor is powerful, but he's not so reckless as to try to fight any ninjutsu head-on. It's not a matter of fear, but rather the waste of chakra.

Sage Art: Lightning Release - Chidori

Immortal Method·Super Large Jade Spiral Pill

The solidified chakra collided, shattering the surrounding land inch by inch. After a deafening roar, the two figures were thrown away in a sorry state.

Rumble~

As the two fought, they were nothing but fleeting afterimages in the forest, breaking tree stumps and creating deep pits wherever they went.

In the clash of taijutsu, Jiraiya was even more troubled. This kid was wearing the Thunder God Armor, but it was like he was wearing a turtle shell. His punches and kicks were completely useless against ordinary ninjutsu attacks.

"Jiraiya, you can't win against this brat in taijutsu. Let's change tactics."

Even the toad on his shoulder couldn't help but speak up hurriedly, while Jiraiya was also feeling frustrated. He wanted to switch, but the brat wouldn't give him the chance.

Rumble~

Perched atop a tree in the forest, Shizune stared in shock at the scene in the distance, muttering in disbelief, "Lady Tsunade, is that really my classmate, Uchiha Yoru?"

They were classmates in the same year, but the gap between them now is so big that he can hardly believe it.

"Tch, this brat."

Tsunade couldn't help but snort coldly, then turned to Shizune and said, "Let's go, Shizune."

After calling out to Shizune, Tsunade led her out of the barrier, with Shizune following closely behind. However, as soon as they came out, they saw several black dots flashing in the forest in the distance.

"Lady Tsunade?"

Shizune gasped in surprise when she saw this, while Tsunade scoffed, "This brat really doesn't take any losses."

When Tsunade noticed someone approaching, she realized that this brat had his own plan from the very beginning.

……

The barrier only provided soundproofing, and Jiraiya, in Sage Mode, had greatly enhanced his senses, so he naturally noticed someone approaching and his expression immediately changed.

"You brat!"

Panting heavily, Uchiha Yoru smiled. Despite not being injured, Jiraiya in Sage Mode was far beyond the level of a typical Kage-level ninja, whether in taijutsu or ninjutsu.

More importantly, he was only relying on the Thor Armor for defense.

"Lord Jiraiya, since you said you didn't want me to use you to establish my authority, I didn't inform anyone else out of respect for the Sannin."

Uchiha Yoru spoke casually, while the forest where the two were fighting was now a scene of devastation.

The fight between the two was more of a test; Jiraiya wanted to find out about Jiraiya's Mangekyou Sharingan abilities, while Uchiha Yoru wanted to test how strong Jiraiya was in Sage Mode.

Although neither side used their full strength, they both managed to get a feel for each other's strengths and weaknesses.

Uchiha Yoru was secretly alarmed. Jiraiya in Sage Mode was indeed strong. In the original story, he was able to fight Pain to such an extent. And this was without knowing any information. He really had two swords.

Jiraiya was even more shocked. This kid hadn't revealed any of his Mangekyou Sharingan abilities, but his current strength was already making him feel troubled.

If they are enemies, it will be a life-or-death battle, and the outcome will likely be fifty-fifty. If the opponent reveals their kaleidoscope eye technique, their fate will be uncertain.

"Little Jiraiya, that evil brat from the Uchiha clan is very strong."

Even the sage on his shoulder couldn't help but show a solemn expression; fighting this brat meant they were already in danger of death.

Jiraiya stared at the brat with frustration. In desperation, he clapped his hands, and the two toads on his shoulders disappeared. At the same time, the surrounding barrier began to slowly dissipate.

Uchiha Yoru also smiled as he put away his surging Thunder God Armor. "After all, I am now the Minister of Police. The incident involving Minister Fugaku has been taken very seriously. I've only been gone a short time, and my subordinates are already worried sick."

He seemed to think, "This has nothing to do with me; it's all my subordinates who are worried." This scene made Jiraiya feel both frustrated and helpless.

"Kid, I have no objection to you running for Hokage, but Konoha truly cannot withstand another war!"

After testing the waters and realizing that Uchiha Yoru's strength was enough to shake and influence the village, Jiraiya finally sighed and chose to persuade him.

Facing Jiraiya, Uchiha Yoru sneered and mocked, "Lord Jiraiya, you're mistaken. It's always been the Uchiha who take a step back and find peace, but some people keep pushing forward. Now you're saying I'll bring war to the village?"

"Then why don't you say that some people are already preparing to bring war to the village!"

That last sentence immediately changed Jiraiya's expression. He wasn't stupid; he naturally understood the meaning behind those words.

The village said that the Uchiha were planning a coup, but now the Uchiha are saying that the village is preparing to strike first.

"night!"

"Minister Night!"

"Brother Ye!"

Just then, shouts came from afar. Uchiha Yoru slowly sheathed the Kusanagi sword at his waist, while Jiraiya had already disappeared.

Seeing the group of people approaching, Uchiha Yoru smiled and casually waved his hand, indicating, "Erase the traces of the ninjutsu."

Although no one said anything, the solemnity in their eyes was impossible to hide. Not only was there such a big commotion, but there were also those familiar traces of ninjutsu.

The fire-style ninjutsu of toad oil was definitely not unfamiliar to these Jonin, after all, it had only been a few years since the end of the Third Shinobi World War.

The name of Jiraiya, one of the Legendary Sannin, weighed heavily on their hearts, a scene that Uchiha Yoru clearly understood.

Or rather, from the very beginning, Jiraiya deliberately used this iconic ninjutsu to tell everyone that he, Jiraiya, had returned, and at the same time to deter the Uchiha from acting recklessly.

……

The Hokage's office.

"Old man! Is this what you did?"

Upon returning to the village, Jiraiya naturally conducted his own investigation. He angrily threw the scroll of his findings onto the table and glared at his teacher, the Third Hokage.

"Jiraiya".

The former Third Hokage of Oshio is now all white-haired, with age spots clearly visible on his face. His thin, hunched body makes Jiraiya shake his head in disappointment.

"Jiraiya, you are a member of the Leaf Village ninja, now you are the evil Uchiha!" Danzo was still saying something sinister, but Jiraiya interrupted him without hesitation.

"Hmph! The Uchiha are evil? Then what about their Root faction!"

Jiraiya stared intently at Shimura Danzo with eyes full of rage. Back then, Root didn't show up during the Nine-Tails' rampage, and his good friend Orochimaru was driven away, which was also related to Root. His heart was already filled with rage.

Faced with the menacing Jiraiya, and knowing that he needed manpower at the moment, Shimura Danzo rarely snorted coldly and stopped talking. If he couldn't afford to offend him, he could at least avoid him.

The elderly Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at the annoyed Jiraiya and sighed softly, his mood somewhat downcast, and said, "Jiraiya, you have seen the development of the police department now, especially Uchiha Yoru, who has gained the support of many ninja villages."

At this point, Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes revealed a hint of fear, while Danzo Shimura beside him said angrily, "This is betrayal! Yoru Uchiha actually accepted various weapons provided by the villages of Kumogakure and Iwagakure."

It would have been better if this hadn't been mentioned, because as soon as it was, Jiraiya's anger flared up, and he slammed his fist on the table. He didn't want to argue with the Third Hokage, but surely he could argue with this one-eyed bastard?

"Danzo! Stop talking nonsense. If you hadn't been pushing us so hard, would the Uchiha clan be in this situation? And you said you accepted the enemy's support, but so far I haven't seen the Uchiha do anything that would harm the village."

Jiraiya wasn't stupid. The old man in the village had called him back, clearly wanting an ally, but he didn't want to become a tool in the power struggle, so he warned both sides.

Whoever wants to start a war, I'll go up against them.

Jiraiya made his stance clear, which made Danzo snort in dissatisfaction. If he didn't need Jiraiya's help right now, he would have already snapped at him.

The Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, looked at his disciple with complex emotions. He knew that his disciple was disappointed in him, but for the sake of his own principles and his Will of Fire, he would never compromise.

"Jiraiya, spend the next few days investigating the village thoroughly, go around and take a look."

In the end, Hiruzen Sarutobi handled it lightly. In any case, with his disciple's return, the pressure on his shoulders was relieved considerably.

"Where's Tsunade?"

"Tch, who knows, old man. After all, don't you know Tsunade's temper? If it were Tsunade, Danzo's other eye would probably be blind too."

Seizing the opportunity, Jiraiya directly mocked Shimura Danzo, who was standing to the side. Danzo's eyes widened in anger, and after letting out a cold snort, he slammed the door and left.

This scene made Hiruzen Sarutobi let out a hoarse laugh; Tsunade's temper might really be enough to tear down the doors of the Hokage Building.

……

Meanwhile, inside the tavern.

Shizune stared at Tsunade-sama in shock, as if seeing her for the first time, her expression filled with astonishment.

Although Lady Tsunade still had that arrogant demeanor, this time she was clearly different. She actually accepted Uchiha Yoru's offer of wine. You should know that since three years ago, she has been very moderate in her drinking every day and has never drunk heavily again.

"Lady Tsunade, this is the finest sake."

With a smile on his face, Uchiha Yoru gently poured a glass of wine. Upon seeing this, Tsunade calmly raised the glass, first taking a light sniff, and then gave a disdainful smile.

"Kid, what do you mean by 'best wine'? It's clearly fruit wine."

Despite being reprimanded by Tsunade, Uchiha Yoru showed no embarrassment whatsoever. Instead, he nodded with a smile and said, "That's right, it's the best fruit wine. It's good for your complexion and won't harm your health."

With a gentle sip, Tsunade narrowed her eyes. As a princess of the Senju clan, she had tasted all kinds of fine wine, so she wasn't savoring the aroma, but rather staring at the brat in front of her, deep in thought.

"The wine is good, but it's the man!"

Tsunade, squinting, made a teasing remark, but before she could finish speaking, Uchiha Yoru smiled and took the cup, gently holding the hand that was holding it and refilling it with wine.

"Humans are naturally the most beautiful."

Seeing the wine being refilled, Tsunade cursed the shameless brat inwardly, thinking he was just trying to avoid her conversation.

"Kid, you've caused quite a stir these past three years. Your name is now known throughout the entire ninja world."

"And your speech, your ideas are too dangerous..."

Tsunade launched into a long, rambling critique, while Uchiha Yoru sat to the side, a smile always on his face, showing no anger whatsoever, and occasionally pouring her a drink.

After a long while, Tsunade's mouth was dry from talking, and she couldn't help but let out a cold snort, "Hey, kid, I've been talking for so long, did you not listen at all or did you just not care?"

Tsunade seemed intent on deliberately provoking Uchiha Yoru, but Uchiha Yoru casually shrugged and chuckled, "I took your advice, but if I don't do that, what should I do?"

What should I do?

Tsunade was stunned by the direct question. While she was momentarily speechless, her mind raced through various pieces of information. Finally, she lowered her voice and asked, "Then why did you accept aid from Kumogakure and Iwagakure?"

"assistance?"

Upon hearing this, Uchiha Yoru's face immediately showed a look of sudden realization. He smiled at Tsunade, as if to say, "No wonder you came."

"Lady Tsunade, is it illegal to accept aid from both Kumogakure and Iwagakure?"

Uchiha Yoru looked over with such a relaxed smile, which made Tsunade's beautiful eyes narrow, and then she burst into laughter.

"You brat, you're really shameless."

Tsunade instantly understood what Uchiha Yoru meant: I'm not breaking the law, and people want to help me, so why shouldn't I accept?

The two chatted and laughed in the private room, speaking in cryptic language. Jingyin, who was accompanying them, was embarrassed and at a loss for what to do for the first time, and could only bury her head and obediently act as a mascot.

It seems that Lady Tsunade and Uchiha Yoru knew each other a long time ago, and they seemed to be quite familiar with each other, perhaps even to the point of being overly familiar.

Shizune was secretly shocked by her own guess, and shook her head inwardly, thinking how could she be so imaginative? How could Tsunade-sama have any relationship with her classmate, Uchiha Yoru?

The aftereffects of being diagnosed with hepatitis B are too great. Not to mention the changes in taste, the body is really weak, and so is the mental state.

I was wrong. I had planned to post two updates today, but my body just can't take it. Please let me rest for a few more days with a single update. Thank you.

I used to laugh at people, but you can only understand the pain of being diagnosed with hepatitis B by experiencing it yourself. Waaah.

(End of this chapter)