I, Uchiha: Split Konoha

Chapter 299 Asuma's Twisted Mind [Requesting Monthly Tickets]

Just as Uchiha Yoru had integrated the three great nations of the Land of Fire, the Land of Water, and the Land of Wind, as well as the three great ninja villages, and his military power was already exerting its dominance over the entire ninja world.

The entire ninja world was in a state of panic, believing that the enemy's next target was to unify the ninja world and launch a war. However, at this time, Uchiha Yoru released a message to the outside world.

The three great ninja villages of Konoha, Kirigakure, and Sunagakure yearn for peace and will not be the first to provoke a ninja world war. However, if any of them initiates a ninja world war, then for the sake of peace, Uchiha Yoru will lead the three great ninja villages to unify the ninja world and completely end the turmoil.

This statement spread throughout the ninja world, bringing joy to some and sorrow to others.

Some people think this is just an excuse for Uchiha Yoru to paralyze himself. He's only doing this to digest the Sand Village in the Land of Wind that he just took over. Once he's done digesting it, how could Uchiha Yoru, with his domineering personality, just stand by and watch?

No one with a brain would believe Uchiha Yoru's statement; it was merely a deception of ordinary ninjas and civilians.

However, the ninja world remained silent, for no other reason than that this was in everyone's best interest.

With the Uchiha Yoru unifying the three great nations and merging the three great ninja villages, a sense of impending doom permeated the ninja world. Many people secretly began hoarding resources, and the ninja world's economy instantly became unstable.

With this statement, at the very least, the turbulent economy of the ninja world can be temporarily stabilized, restoring it to the peaceful era it once was.

The Third Tsuchikage, Onoki, shook his head and sighed. He would have believed it if Hashirama Senju had said it; he could just endure it.

However, Uchiha Yoru and Uchiha Madara were too similar, and Yoru even surpassed Madara in personality. He was domineering and also had extremely strong methods, especially in winning people's hearts.

He could only pray that Uchiha Yoru and Tsunade would turn against each other and have another great battle, just like the battle between Senju Hashirama and Uchiha Madara, after which the pressure on the ninja world would disappear.

Leaf.

Standing atop the Hokage Rock, Uchiha Yoru gazed at the peaceful village with a somewhat unfocused look in his eyes.

"war!"

To put it bluntly, what he said was to calm the turbulent economy, because only a stable economy can accelerate development.

As for who started the war first!

Hehe, then Akatsuki will still be there, right? They'll have a perfect excuse to launch a war to unify the ninja world for the sake of peace.

Even if there is no truth to it, it's just a fabricated excuse that could appear at any time.

"Obito, I'll surprise you in three years."

With a sinister smile, Uchiha Yoru's figure vanished from the Hokage Rock, as if he had never been there at all.

Within the Land of Fire.

The building, imbued with the spirit of the Sarutobi clan, was now completely silent.

This place was once a shrine of the Sarutobi clan within the Land of Fire, but now it exudes a desolate atmosphere, as if foreshadowing the demise of the Sarutobi clan.

The annual, lively shrine worship ceremony of the Sarutobi clan was reduced to mere whispers this year.

"Asuma, your choice!"

Obito, wearing an Akatsuki uniform and a mask, spoke calmly, while Asuma, standing in front of the shrine, looked even more weathered, a cigarette dangling from his mouth.

Amidst the billowing smoke, in that fleeting glance back, his bloodshot, twisted, and crazed eyes exuded a chilling terror.

Taking a deep breath and exhaling smoke in front of Obito's mask, Sarutobi Asuma, with a twisted and perverse smile, slowly drew out his chakra weapon, Flying Swallow.

"I'm joining."

Sarutobi Asuma chose to join the mysterious Akatsuki organization, partly to atone for his family's sins, and partly so that he could help Konohamaru of Konoha live a better life through his own contributions.

"Heh, then let me see your resolve."

Masked Obito revealed a sinister smile, and his Mangekyou Sharingan suddenly rippled. After a spatial fluctuation, three bound figures appeared before him.

At this moment, the three people's chakra was sealed, their hands and feet were bound, and even their mouths were gagged, so they could only make a series of muffled sounds.

When he saw the three people, Sarutobi Asuma's pupils involuntarily contracted.

At this moment, Obito with the mask revealed a smile, "Asuma, you should know Nara Shikaku, Akimichi Choza, and Yamanaka Yo, the heads of the Ino-Shika-Cho trio."

"I misspoke. It should be the three junior patriarchs of the Withering Clan. Guess where I found them? Heh, you probably wouldn't believe it, but the three patriarchs were secretly following their own juniors, who were also your disciples."

Masked Obito let out a mocking laugh as he patted the heads of the three people who were bound and kneeling on the ground in front of him.

"Asuma, you should hate them! If they had helped us with all their might, how could the Sarutobi clan have ended up in such a miserable state? And don't you want to know why every move the Sarutobi clan makes is under Uchiha Yoru's watchful eye?"

"In the struggle against the Third Hokage, aren't you surprised that Uchiha Yoru always had the upper hand?"

At this point, Masked Obito let out a mocking laugh, patting Nara Shikaku's head, "This head, known as the strategist of Konoha, is perhaps the smartest brain and can tell you everything."

The three of them struggled and whimpered, but Sarutobi Asuma's face gradually revealed a twisted and cruel smile as he listened to Obito's provocation.

"It seems the three of you are willing to trade my head for the future of your family."

Asuma wasn't stupid. The three clan leaders, Ino-Shika-Cho, had secretly followed him, clearly intending to keep him in exchange for the clan's future.

Although it is shameful, it is for the survival of the family.

Moreover, even if he were killed by a Konoha ninja now, no one would say anything.

He who kills will be killed by others!

Sarutobi Asuma exhaled a puff of smoke and grinned at the three of them.

"The three of you want to fight for a future for your clan, and I also want to fight for a future for Konohamaru."

Under the temptation of Obito's scarlet Mangekyou Sharingan, Asuma Sarutobi revealed a ferocious smile. He had already begun to become mentally twisted due to the mental torment he had endured these past few days, and now, with a little genjutsu, his desires were aroused.

When Nara Shikaku, who was also bound, saw this scene, his face turned ashen, as if he had given up on everything.

He knew that his plan had failed!

His secret visit this time was actually a well-thought-out plan; with Naruto Uzumaki there, the village couldn't just stand by and watch.

They will definitely send strong fighters. At that time, the mysterious Akatsuki organization will naturally have someone who can resist them. Regardless of success or failure, although the Ino-Shika-Cho trio have been burdened with infamy, they have also offered their pledge of allegiance.

But! He miscalculated because of this mysterious masked man.

The ninja's immense power was enough to change everything. He hadn't expected to be discovered in advance, nor had he expected that the three of them, working together, would have little power to retaliate against the enemy.

Only then did he realize with horror how vast the difference was between powerful ninjas.

……

"Asuma-sensei!"

In front of Sarutobi Shrine, Nara Shikamaru and his group, who had rushed over, saw the weathered figure with his back to them. Nara Shikamaru, who was known for his wisdom, couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

However, the next moment, Nara Shikamaru, Yamanaka Hi, Akimichi Choji, and Uzumaki Naruto were all shocked.

Three familiar figures were seen restraining Sarutobi Asuma as he knelt on the ground, with explosive tags attached to his body.

In the instant he turned his head, he saw that Sarutobi Asuma's eyes were bloodshot and showed a hint of madness.

"Shikamaru, Choji, you've arrived!"

On the roof of the shrine, Obito, wearing a mask, watched this scene with a playful smile. "I wonder what kind of interesting things will happen after his mental breakdown."

Sarutobi Asuma destroyed his own family's territory with his own hands, and after escaping Konoha, he spent his time repenting at his family's shrine.

On the surface, it seemed like nothing, but the repressive mental torment tormented him constantly. If it weren't for Konohamaru, he would have already broken down.

Asuma is not a member of the Uchiha clan, so he can release intense emotional fluctuations through his Sharingan.

So after Obito with his mask used a little trick, Asuma's inner madness was completely unleashed.

"Asuma-sensei, what are you doing?!"

Naruto Uzumaki shouted in shock, while everyone else realized the gravity of the situation, but he remained lost in his own world.

Sarutobi Asuma, with a maniacal smile, gazed at his most beloved disciple, Nara Shikamaru.

"Shikamaru, your father is following you. I think your clever brain should have figured that out by now."

"Your father, Nara Shikaku, schemed against his own son, all for the sake of your head, teacher. But now, I want it too!"

"So many of your three clans still have people alive, while how many of my Sarutobi clan are left? For Konohamaru's sake, I want to do something too."

The others were still unaware of what had happened. Nara Shikamaru was sweating profusely as he stared at his captured father, filled with shock and anger. At this moment, he finally felt resentment towards himself for not having greater strength.

"Asuma-sensei! No!"

"Shikamaru, what exactly is going on?"

Naruto, standing to the side, was still completely bewildered and didn't know what was happening. Even Choji Akimichi was confused, but when he saw his father tied up, he was filled with anxiety.

"Everyone, calm down! Asuma is no longer our teacher; he's an extremely dangerous being!"

Nara Shikamaru's intelligence is indeed the highest among the twelve Konoha 12; he calmly and directly assessed the current situation.

"Shikamaru! How could Asuma-sensei have kidnapped our father?!"

Choji Akimichi was still in shock and confused, while Shikamaru Nara said in a deep voice with a grim expression, "Our father chose to scheme against us and betray our teacher for the sake of the family's future."

"Similarly, Asma also wanted to secure a future for his people through this."

clap clap!

At this moment, Sarutobi Asuma on the other side revealed a strange smile and clapped his hands, "Not bad, Shikamaru, your brain is as sharp as ever."

"Choji, your father wanted my head in exchange for the family's future in the village, and now I want your father's head in return for the family's future. What do you say we should do?"

"How about this!" As he said this, amidst the gasps of the crowd, Sarutobi Asuma gripped the chakra weapon Flying Swallow and placed it against Akimichi Choza's neck, a trickle of blood already flowing out.

"Choji! Trade your head for your father! How about it?"

Asuma wore a maniacal grin, while Yamanakahi across from him revealed his fury.

"Let go of my father!"

The Ino-Shika-Cho trio and Asuma have only spent a relatively short time together; in the original work, their relationship developed over many years after Shippuden.

Of all the people present, only Nara Shikamaru, being precocious, has already developed feelings for Asuma.

"Choji, don't be impulsive! Yamanaka Kaga, look into Asuma's eyes! He's gone insane and has suffered a mental breakdown. Don't believe a word he says."

At this moment, Sarutobi Asuma's eyes were filled with ferocious bloodshot veins, a sight that sent chills down one's spine and filled one with fear.

"No! That's my father!"

At this moment, Nara Shikamaru was unable to stop Yamanaka Hi and Akimichi Choji, and the two hurriedly ran forward.

But at that moment, in a sudden panic, Nara Shikamaru threw out two kunai and shouted, "Naruto!"

"Asuma-sensei!"

Naruto roared and charged forward, while Shikamaru's two kunai failed to pierce Asuma.

But then the scene froze!

The two kunai flew in; one of them transformed into Naruto's figure with a bang, while the other kunai was pinned to Asuma's shadow.

Shadow Imitation

"It's a success!"

Cold sweat trickled down his forehead. At this moment, Nara Shikamaru looked like he had just survived a disaster, breathing heavily with relief.

It was only for a moment! But actually, the two kunai were also used by him to perform the Shadow Imitation Technique. Not only that, but there was also a shadow secret technique, with the kunai pinning Asuma's shadow as a double insurance.

And then there's Naruto Uzumaki, making it a triple insurance!

"Shikamaru succeeded!"

Naruto Uzumaki, still in mid-air, burst into laughter and shouted, "Shadow Clone Technique!"

Dozens of Narutos suddenly appeared and overwhelmed Sarutobi Asuma, accompanied by Narutos shouting.

However, the next moment! Shikamaru's smile froze, and Asuma, who had been tackled by Naruto, turned into a wooden stake.

"Be careful!"

Nara Shikamaru suddenly roared, but Akimichi Choji and Yamanaka Fu, who were saving people, instinctively dodged, but with a splatter, blood splattered everywhere.

Yamanaka Fu stared wide-eyed at his abdomen in disbelief as the wind-attribute chakra flashed, and the flying swallow pierced through his body.

At the same time, Choji Akimichi was suddenly struck in the abdomen, his eyes bulged out and his mouth gaped open, and he vomited up all the undigested food in his stomach.

"Choji!"

When Naruto saw this, he roared angrily. However, Asuma, who had just appeared, turned around and grinned cruelly.

Fire Release: Ash Pile Burning

"Naruto, run!"

Nara Shikamaru shouted at the top of his lungs, but it was too fast. From the moment they launched their attack to Asuma's counterattack, it was too fast, giving them no chance at all.

Sarutobi Asuma exhaled a large amount of gray smoke, his bloodshot eyes filled with madness, and with a gentle rub of the flint hidden between his teeth, a flame instantly flickered.

boom!

Instantly, the dust, heated to a high temperature, burst into flames, and from within the smoke came Naruto's screams and the sounds of shadow clones dissipating.

Shadow Imitation

At the crucial moment, Nara Shikamaru used his Shadow Technique to connect directly with Naruto, and then he ran back frantically, while Naruto also ran out of the smoke.

But it was too late. Naruto had large burns on his face and arms, and layers of skin had been burned off, making it look quite terrifying.

But for a ninja, this is nothing more than a superficial wound.

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(End of this chapter)