Konoha: This Uchiha is extremely sneaky

Chapter 345 by Muren

"Ahem!"

"Toshiro, don't be so impulsive!"

"Being a ninja is proof that you protect the village and everyone else. How can you just give it up so easily? Besides, your headband is a symbol of your comrades' trust in you. You should cherish it!"

Seeing that Koharu Utatane was embarrassed by Toshiro, the Third Hokage coughed repeatedly and came out to smooth things over.

He hadn't expected that the other party would be so disdainful of the ninja profession, even so easily discarding the headband that represented the Konoha ninja.

"Protect everyone?"

Would the Third Hokage protect people who normally avoid him like the plague?

"Also, would the Third Hokage really trust someone from the Uchiha clan? That's quite surprising!"

Looking at the Third Hokage who had taken his headband, Toshiro's face was full of mockery.

Although the old man spoke eloquently, he kept making small, insidious gestures.

Still trust?

This kind of nonsense can only fool simple-minded kids like Shisui and Itachi.

"Toshiro is joking! We're all neighbors from the same village, comrades-in-arms in Konoha, and allies on the battlefield. How could I not trust you!"

"Those are just ordinary people from the village; they don't understand the Uchiha clan, which is why there are some misunderstandings!"

"Whether it was the First Hokage, the Second Hokage, or myself, we all relied heavily on the Uchiha clan and considered you all the pillars of the village!"

"Toshiro, you must believe that neither I, nor the higher-ups of Konoha, nor the large and small clans of the village, nor the ordinary ninjas and civilians, harbor any ill will towards the Uchiha!"

Taking the headband from Koharu's hand and handing it back to Toshiro, the Third Hokage barely managed to maintain the atmosphere, offering a somewhat far-fetched explanation.

'I don't believe you for a second!'

Although he knew in his heart that these were just words to appease him, the old man had already brought up the First Hokage, the Second Hokage, the Konoha clan, and ordinary ninjas and civilians, so he couldn't say anything more.

Otherwise, he had no choice but to kill the Third Hokage on the spot.

"In short, without the Whirlpool Technique, I will not go to intercept the Two-Tails Jinchuriki!"

The third generation may talk a good game, but he won't do anything that doesn't benefit him.

As for whether this will ultimately lead to Hyuga Hizashi's death.

I have no connection with the Hyuga clan, so let them die.

After a long time, Toshiro finally left the Third Hokage's office, having achieved his goal.

"Sarutobi! Are you really going to let them access the Uzumaki clan's sealing technique?"

"This is one of the few trump cards we have to deal with the Uchiha."

Hearing the Third Hokage promise to release the Uzumaki Secret Scroll with her own ears, Koharu Utatane was still somewhat indignant.

Since the death of his teacher, the Second Hokage, he had become the village's assistant to the Hokage. When had he ever suffered such humiliation?

Every Konoha ninja treated him with utmost respect, yet the Uchiha... they all looked down on him.

"Xiaochun, are you still bothered by the mirror?"

Seeing that Koharu Utatane was still somewhat unwilling to let it go, the Third Hokage only mentioned one name, which completely silenced her.

Meanwhile, Mitokado Homura glanced at Koharu Utatane beside him, pushed up his glasses, and a look of reminiscence appeared in his eyes.

Think about it, those guys really put on a show of love, hate, and grudges that were unique to Konoha!

However, Xiaochun still can't let go of it!

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On the other side...

Although Toshiro received the promise from the Third Hokage, he didn't take it too seriously.

He had to be careful with every secret technique he got from this old man, and he would only use them as a reference.

He wouldn't fall twice in the same place.

After informing Uchiha Chie and Mika, and then saying hello at the clan head's house, Toshiro didn't hesitate much before heading towards the northern border of Konoha.

"Yugito! Don't go any deeper! This is the border of the Land of Fire. If we're surrounded by most of Konoha's ninja, we'll be in big trouble!"

A young man with short, silver-white hair, dark skin, and wearing a Cloud Ninja combat uniform looked at his excited companions ahead and felt a headache coming on.

Perhaps because she felt too oppressed in the village, Yukito, upon returning from her training on Turtle Island, immediately volunteered to fight the Fourth Raikage as soon as she heard that her village was in conflict with Konoha.

The Raikage also seemed to want to see the results of the other party's training and, incidentally, put more pressure on Konoha, so he sent Yukito to the border.

And unfortunately, he became the other party's partner, responsible for keeping an eye on them.

However, the enemy was too excited. Once on the battlefield, they ignored our advice and broke through the border, entering the territory of the Land of Fire.

Moreover, judging from their jubilant appearance, they seem to have no intention of retreating easily.

The thought of this gave Darui a headache.

"hope, ignore Darui and see if there are any other Konoha ninjas around. I still have a lot of techniques I want to test out!"

However, Darui's words had absolutely no effect; the Yukito in front of him didn't take them seriously at all.

Having reached a preliminary reconciliation with Yugito, who could now draw upon the other's power, Yugito turned his head and focused his gaze on another companion at the very end of the group.

A ninja with blond hair, fair skin, and medium build, who also works as a medical and genjutsu user.

Upon seeing that Yugito was about to go to the front lines, the Fourth Raikage specifically sent Darui and Hii, who were of similar age, to his side, partly to keep an eye on him and partly to train his subordinates.

"There are three chakra reactions about a kilometer ahead; they should be Konoha's search personnel!"

"Their chakra strength suggests they are among Konoha's elite!"

Upon hearing Yugito's question, the future Raikage's bodyguard didn't think much of it and immediately activated his senses to search for any Konoha ninjas who might be around him.

"Alright! These prey are mine!"

Upon hearing this, Yugito was overjoyed and immediately took the lead, rushing towards the direction Nozomi had indicated.

"Hey, you two, don't act on your own! I'm the captain of this team, okay?!"

"Your reckless actions might disrupt the boss's plans!"

Darui, who is somewhat talkative and also loves to complain, couldn't help but start complaining when he saw his two companions completely ignoring his opinions and happily deciding to attack another Konoha team.

(End of this chapter)