I, Uchiha: Split Konoha

Chapter 70 The Third Generation's Methods

Within the forest.

Shisui slowly emerged from the shadows, and Uchiha Yoru, standing atop a towering tree, calmly gazed at Mitarashi Anko, who was training continuously in the distance.

"Brother Ye, these are the preliminary results of the investigation."

At this moment, Shisui was clearly in a low mood, and even seemed to be forcing a smile.

After quickly skimming through the intelligence scroll handed to him by Shisui, Uchiha Yoru almost couldn't help but stare wide-eyed at Shisui's investigation report.

"Shisui! What is this?"

Uchiha Yoru was even somewhat incredulous; the way the village was behaving was simply too much.

Shisui was clearly taken aback, and forced a smile as he said, "Brother Ye, according to preliminary investigations, there are twenty-three spies planted in the Seventh Police Squad from various clans, including the Dark Division, the Root Division, and the Intelligence Department."

"What spy?" Shisui was being too polite. These were clearly spies sent to keep an eye on them.

What's going on? Do they not trust the Uchiha? Or do they not trust Orochimaru?

Seeing Shisui's forced smile, Uchiha Yoru felt that this might be a good opportunity. He immediately put on a determined look and stared intently into Uchiha Shisui's eyes.

"Shisui, this is just the village wanting to know what we're doing. Don't take it too seriously. You have to trust the Hokage!"

At this moment, Uchiha Yoru seemed like someone who was suppressing his grief, burying everything deep inside to comfort him. Even Uchiha Shisui felt a pang of sadness in his heart.

Brother Ye, you've done so much for the clan and the village, yet the village doesn't believe us, doesn't believe Lord Orochimaru.

At this moment, Shisui felt a pang of sorrow for his brother Yoru and Lord Orochimaru, as being suspected by the village was the most heartbreaking thing.

However, Uchiha Yoru looked solemn. "Shisui, this matter ends here. There's no need to investigate any further. You just need to remember that Orochimaru-sensei will change everything that is corrupt."

decay!

Upon hearing those two words, Shisui felt a slight tremor in his heart, but he had to admit that perhaps the village was indeed somewhat corrupt, treating Lord Orochimaru in such a way.

"Brother Ye, don't worry, we will definitely hold out until Lord Orochimaru puts on the Hokage hat."

At this point, Uchiha Shisui had placed all his hopes on Orochimaru, hoping that the new Hokage would wash away the corruption of the old era.

Meanwhile, Uchiha Yoru, standing to the side, also smiled. In Shisui's eyes, this was a smile of hope for the future of the village, but he was unaware of the calculations in his older brother Yoru's heart.

It seems that Shisui has now placed all his hopes on Orochimaru, and his plan is already halfway to success.

Lightning crackled in his palm, and the intelligence scroll that Shisui had painstakingly investigated turned to ashes in his eyes. After doing all this, Uchiha Yoru stepped forward and patted him on the shoulder to comfort him, saying, "Shisui, just do your job in the police department. Orochimaru-sensei is here for the rest. As long as you become the Fifth Hokage, everything will be alright."

At this moment, Uchiha Yoru was like a fearless person who forged ahead despite countless pressures, which made Shisui want to say something to comfort him, but he didn't know what to say.

Uchiha Shisui, as can be seen from his life in the original work, was a person who had great fighting power but liked to place his hopes on others. He was a typical person with an escapist personality.

He initially placed his hopes on the Third Hokage, but when those hopes were dashed, he placed them on Itachi Uchiha. Yet, he chose suicide, which was essentially an act of escapism.

Just then, a commotion came from afar. Zhi Shui quickly composed himself and nodded respectfully, saying, "Brother Ye, I'll go down first."

"Go."

Watching Shisui's departing figure, Uchiha Yoru narrowed his eyes. The village's behavior was quite ugly. Root, Anbu, and even the intelligence department dared to interfere. The Seventh Division of the Police Department had indeed been infiltrated into a sieve.

This place is practically a spy den. Force won't solve it; at best, it can deal with the ones on the surface, but they'll just hide even deeper in the shadows.

"A spy?" Uchiha Yoru sneered sarcastically. He would make everyone know what it meant to give someone a taste of their own medicine.

Swoosh~

Amidst the sounds of figures moving through the woods and the fluttering of a leaf, Kurenai appeared beside her, and the two gazed at each other calmly.

Her long black hair was slightly curled, and her red eyes calmly gazed at the other person. At this moment, Kurenai Yuhi lacked the gentleness she displayed at the class reunion; instead, she possessed an intellectual beauty, especially her eyes, which resembled red agate and exuded a sense of composure.

"Hong, it's been a long time."

Uchiha Yoru's lips curled into a smile, and he raised his hand in a gesture of greeting, while Yuhi Kurenai calmly nodded slightly.

"Night, you should know that you are being watched."

Faced with Kurenai Yuhi's warning, Yoru Uchiha smiled and shook his head, saying, "Is it the Third Hokage? Or the Anbu?"

Faced with the question, Kurenai Yuhi revealed a side of herself that few people knew. Her expression was aloof, and her red eyes were calm as she stared at Yoru Uchiha. He slowly turned his head away, and the two stood side by side in this calm manner, looking at the training ground in the distance.

"Yoru, back in the Ninja Academy, there was greed in your eyes. I used to think you were just greedy, but now I realize I underestimated you. The Uchiha clan pushed you to the forefront, but you were also pushed into the center of everyone's criticism."

As Kurenai Yuhi calmly recounted her story, Yoru Uchiha smiled. How many ninjas are truly stupid, especially women who are naturally more mature than men?

"Don't worry, Kurenai, your worries won't come true. Once Orochimaru-sensei becomes the Fifth Hokage, I will be the Hokage's personal disciple, and the Uchiha crisis will be resolved in my hands."

Uchiha Yoru wore a confident smile, while Yuhi Kurenai sighed slightly upon hearing this. Although she didn't understand politics, she knew one thing clearly: political maneuvering was never that simple.

"I hope it's as you wish."

At this moment, Kurenai Yuhi was also secretly praying, hoping that everything would go smoothly. When he turned his head and looked at Kurenai Yuhi's delicate face, he smiled, but a hint of guilt flashed in his eyes.

I'm sorry, I didn't mean to deceive you, I just didn't want you to worry so much.

"However, Kurenai, since you've come here carrying some kind of mission." Uchiha Yoru, wanting to change the subject, directly extended his hand and made his signature gesture, causing Kurenai, who had thought he was about to hold hands, to freeze in surprise.

After hearing this, Kurenai glared at her money-grubbing boyfriend, "Are you kidding me? The Hokage is secretly investigating the Nine-Tails right now."

"Hmph, don't even mention the Hokage, our Uchiha clan is also investigating with all our might." At this moment, Uchiha Yoru put on a resolute appearance. Although he knew who the mastermind behind the Nine-Tails' attack was, he really couldn't clear his name.

It seemed to be because of Orochimaru. After all, no one could think about the future. So, after considering the current situation of the village, Orochimaru was the only choice. Kurenai Yuhi gradually relaxed and sighed with melancholy, "Night, I hope the village can be at peace forever."

"That day will come."

Beneath his smile, Uchiha Yoru inwardly sneered. What a Third Hokage! His methods are truly endless and overwhelming.

First, they secretly arranged for spies like Hayate Gekko and Yugao Uzuki, then Kakashi and McKay, and now Kurenai Yuhi. They've really pulled off countless schemes, both overt and covert.

Or rather, Kurenai Yuhi was a pawn, a tool to cover Kakashi's tracks. Even Might Guy was there to cover Kakashi's tracks. It was all part of the Third Hokage's plan.

If it weren't for the fact that Kakashi left the Anbu almost right before the start of the story in the original manga, anyone else would have been driven to question their existence by the methods presented before them.

In the original work, Kakashi was in the Anbu for so long, how could the Third Hokage not know about his mental trauma? How could that be? But he still took that long.

The result is that Asuma, Might Guy, and other classmates went to plead for leniency. Although Asuma's presence was part of the reason, the Third Hokage's agreement was a double kill.

One reason is that my son pleaded for you, and the other is that I care about you.

Then, Kakashi and Might Guy joining the police department was already somewhat suspicious, and then Kurenai Yuhi appeared out of nowhere. What is this called? This is called confusing the public. Kurenai's appearance disrupted the thinking and covered up the real spy, Kakashi.

In this way, according to his personality, he would have a sudden realization and realize that he had misunderstood Kakashi. Kakashi was really dragged here by Might Guy to find an easy job to recuperate.

As this chain of events unfolds, Kurenai Yuhi, Might Guy, Kakashi, and the Anbu spies are all unaware of each other's identities. It's fair to say that if any one side is exposed, it could create a false sense of complacency.

The Third Hokage's shrewd methods truly lived up to his reputation as the Hokage with the longest tenure.

I hope everyone can discuss with Jinli the approximate number of Jonin in the five national ninja villages, since we'll definitely be talking about it later, so everyone is welcome to join the discussion.

I've dedicated a separate chapter to the work's content; feel free to take a look and offer your opinions.

(End of this chapter)