I, Uchiha: Split Konoha

Chapter 55 Brainwashing is a tradition passed down through generations

Dark area.

"Minister, this is the intelligence we've gathered recently."

Having just reported to the Hokage, Uzuki Yugao, being a member of the Anbu, naturally had to return to the Anbu to report back.

The difference is that the Hokage offered comfort with just a glance at the intelligence report, while the Anbu were focused on completing their missions, regardless of the process.

Although the head of the Anbu was wearing a mask, her long hair and figure made it clear that she was a woman. This person was none other than the eldest daughter-in-law of the Third Hokage. At this moment, she calmly looked at the information sent by Uzuki Yugao, but behind the mask, she frowned and revealed a hint of dissatisfaction.

"When we sent you to infiltrate, it was because of your age and your identity that you were easy to approach. But after all this time, you have only gathered superficial information. You have not obtained any real intelligence about the Seventh Division of the Police Department."

Faced with the reprimand from the head of the Dark Division, Uzuki Yugao knelt on one knee and respectfully listened to the scolding.

Finally, after a long silence, the head of the Anbu placed the intelligence aside. "Yugao, the Nine-Tails' attack is very likely a Uchiha conspiracy. The Uchiha are too dangerous for the village, so I need you to gain Uchiha Yoru's trust and obtain deeper intelligence. In fact, the village will need to grasp the internal intelligence of the Uchiha's higher-ups in the future. This is an extremely difficult task."

"Therefore, I need you to use your position when necessary." After giving the other person a meaningful look, the Anbu leader said in a deep voice, "You come from a commoner background and are one of the few female ninjas. I think you should know that all of this is for the sake of the village."

Upon hearing this, the young Uzuki Yugao trembled, a hint of struggle flashing in her eyes. But when she heard that everything was for the sake of the village, she remembered the disaster that struck Konoha during the Nine-Tails Night, when countless cries echoed through the air above the village.

Finally, Uzuki Yugao took a deep breath, lowered her head, and said hoarsely, "Understood! For the sake of the village, I will approach the target and complete the mission if necessary."

"Alright, you can go now. From now on, you will be under my direct command." As the eldest daughter-in-law of the third generation, she was quite skilled in manipulation. She had just forced the other party to make a certain decision, and now she was offering a sweet treat.

Being directly under the command of the Dark Division Chief means that her superior is now only the Dark Division Chief. It should be noted that the Dark Division Chief's identity is not simple; his status is almost comparable to that of the heads of various families.

Under this trust, a warm current rose in Uzuki Yugao's heart, but when this scene fell into the eyes of the Third Hokage's eldest daughter-in-law, a glint of shrewdness appeared on her face.

"Go down."

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In the dimly lit office of the Anbu, surrounded by darkness and silence, after a long while, a complex look appeared in the eyes of the Anbu chief. "Father, this is all for the sake of the Sarutobi clan. Shinnosuke, you will definitely become the Fifth Hokage."

Although all of this was to guard against the Uchiha, she also had her own selfish motives. After all, once Sarutobi Shinnosuke became Hokage, she would become the future Hokage's wife, and the allure of power second only to the Hokage in Konoha was irresistible.

Inside the Hokage's office.

"Lord Hokage." The newcomer was none other than Kurenai Yuhi, an elite Chunin who exuded an intellectual beauty at the age of fifteen. She bowed respectfully to the Hokage.

However, the Third Hokage remained silent and puffed on his cigarette when he saw the newcomer, while Kurenai Yuhi respectfully bowed her head and awaited instructions.

After a long while, the Third Hokage refilled his pipe with tobacco, and the pipe in his mouth was lit directly under the influence of fire-attribute chakra nature transformation, and then white smoke slowly rose from it.

"Kurenai, you have now grown into a ninja who can stand on your own."

Faced with the Hokage's polite words, and with her naturally precocious nature, the fifteen-year-old Kurenai Yuhi smiled respectfully and nodded, saying, "You flatter me, Hokage-sama."

Although still quite inexperienced, it's clear that Kurenai Yuhi's thinking is now much more mature, unlike other single-minded ninjas. Seeing this, the Third Hokage asked quietly, "Uchiha Yoru, is this name Kurenai familiar to you?"

Upon hearing the name, Kurenai Yuhi felt a sudden tremor in her heart, but her years as a ninja allowed her to remain calm, though she lowered her head even further.

"Uchiha Yoru, my classmate, graduated at the age of ten and became a genin, at fourteen he became a chunin, and at fifteen he became a jonin. Now he is the squad leader of the 7th Division of the Police Department, and he is also a genius of the Uchiha clan who awakened the double tomoe Sharingan."

Kurenai honestly told everyone she knew, because no one could be kept in the dark about it.

The statement that all Uchiha are geniuses is not necessarily true, but those who awaken the Sharingan definitely belong to the genius category. Bloodline limits never follow any rules, just as some people are born into wealthy families, some are commoners, and some people can never refine chakra in their entire lives.

Upon hearing these words, Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed with melancholy, a complex expression on his face. "Kurenai, your father is a hero of Konoha. No one wants to see the Nine-Tails wreak havoc."

Even after half a year, when the disaster was brought up again, Kurenai Yuhi still couldn't hide her grief. That night was no less than a natural disaster for Konoha, and she lost her father.

When the Third Hokage recalled that night, his eyes were filled with complex emotions. If he could do it all over again, he really wouldn't want that scene to happen.

"Red, you should know that the Sharingan was manipulated in the Nine-Tails' eyes, right?"

The unexpected words made Kurenai's heart skip a beat. Countless thoughts flashed through her mind, but in the end, with reddened eyes and seemingly still lost in memories, she nodded with a sad expression and said, "I understand."

This time she didn't lie, and the Third Hokage nodded with satisfaction after hearing it, then his face showed a look of disappointment, "Asuma, that brat, speaks without thinking."

With a single sentence, Asuma glossed over what he had revealed. Then, the Third Hokage shook his head and sighed, "Kurenai, the borders of Konoha are currently in turmoil. Orochimaru would have been the most suitable candidate, but unfortunately, he seems to have some problems lately."

Hearing this ambiguous statement, Kurenai Yuhi was filled with shock. This was something she shouldn't be involved in. No! The Hokage had just questioned Uchiha Yoru, who was Orochimaru's apprentice. A cold sweat broke out on Kurenai Yuhi's back; it seemed she had been involved in something terrifying.

Seeing that the young Kurenai Yuhi seemed to have thought of something and her face was a little pale, the Third Hokage secretly nodded. It seemed that his intelligence investigation was correct. Kurenai Yuhi harbored resentment towards the Uchiha because of her father.

"Hong, I have a task for you to carry out. Of course, this task may be too difficult for you. You can decide for yourself."

Hiruzen Sarutobi truly lived up to his reputation as a master of brainwashing in Konoha, and he was extremely adept at appearing in people's minds with an image of benevolence and compassion. Orochimaru, who later trafficked children, was in the same vein, but the difference was quite significant. After all, Hiruzen had brainwashed two Mangekyou Sharingan users and even a main character, while Orochimaru was far inferior in quality.

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