Konoha: This Uchiha is going a bit too far.

Chapter 69 Shisui, Hagoromo thanks Danzo (24)

Telling Uchiha Setsuna about the attack was one of the better ways Hagoromo could think of to clear himself of suspicion.

If you think about it logically, since you've already resorted to underhanded tactics, would you really reveal how you met this person?

Of course, such things do happen, and there are always those who do things that are not done in the dark.

Yuzhi went a step further; he even took the body away. It's no big deal if he stubbornly refuses to admit it.

Moreover, Uchiha Setsuna was someone who, to him, could hardly be described as highly respected, but was at least universally disliked.

If you really push him too far, he can always resort to some harsh measures!

"However, for the sake of the main mission, we still need to keep a low profile, at least with some reasonable excuses."

The main quest requires him to take over, so he must cherish his reputation; he absolutely cannot be implicated or framed.

Otherwise, he could have already tried things like "hanging himself 30 centimeters off the ground" or "choking to death while drinking water, bleeding from all seven orifices".

"It won't be long; the next clan gathering might be the best time to make our move!"

As Yuzhi silently chanted in his heart, he tried to "drive away" the light and integrate into the family. After also checking out the recent news, he also began to enter a state of quiet meditation.

He still has a lot of room for growth. He has only just awakened the Kaleidoscope and has not yet mastered Susanoo.

In addition, he obtained the technique of pupil transplantation, but he has never had the opportunity to use it.

Uchiha Hikaru possessed the Mangekyou Sharingan, but considering the practical implications, he did not attempt to harm him.

He was still unsure how things would develop on Shisui's side, and he didn't even know if Shisui possessed the Kaleidoscope.

"However, this time we should be able to try it on Fugaku Uchiha, but we're not sure what his eye technique is."

Regardless of what Fugaku Uchiha's eye technique is, since it's not Kotoamatsukami, his two Mangekyou Sharingan can definitely defeat him even when facing the unknown!

"There's also the White Zetsu's arm, and the other half of his spatial talent he obtained from Obito; these also need to be carefully absorbed and comprehended."

It's fair to say that there's a lot that Haori needs to explore, understand, and comprehend right now.

Fortunately, while he was engrossed in his arduous training, the light that emanated from him brought him some good news.

And he hadn't expected that someone would actually find him here at this time—

"Still haven't found it?"

Inside a secret room within the Uchiha clan, Uchiha Setsuna asked with a grim face.

Beside him were several elderly men with white hair, all of whom were elders belonging to the hawkish faction.

They have encountered a very important matter: the Eighth Hokage of Uchiha has gone missing!

After he carried out a secret mission, he disappeared without a trace, as if he had evaporated into thin air.

They spent a week without finding any valuable clues; the only information came from the haori.

To be honest, Uchiha Setsuna even suspected that Hagoromo might have secretly done something behind the scenes!

After all, they were the only ones who met that night.

"There is no news yet, Elder."

The young Uchiha ninja in charge of the report shook his head; he looked somewhat uneasy.

"Moreover, this matter has already spread somewhat, and many people in the family know about it."

"Shut up, I know."

Uchiha Setsuna rubbed his temples in annoyance; this matter, of course, could not be concealed.

Uchiha Hachimoku was a captain in the police department, and his disappearance was known to the entire department!

"Just then, do you think it might be Orochimaru?"

Just then, an elder suddenly whispered a reminder.

Orochimaru?

Uchiha Setsuna frowned slightly upon hearing this, because it was indeed a possibility.

For some reason, rumors are circulating throughout Konoha that Orochimaru is conducting human experiments.

The sheer volume of information circulating is so great that even the Naruto himself couldn't suppress it.

This is a good thing for the Uchiha clan!

Even though they are so divided internally and fighting so fiercely among themselves, they all yearn for one thing—

Reclaim the Hokage title that belongs to the Uchiha!

Therefore, they are fully supporting Uchiha Fugaku, whether they are hawks or doves.

Whether the Orochimaru story is true or false, it has caused him enormous harm, because the Hokage cannot have any stain on his record!

"So, this might be the result of Orochimaru giving up on himself?"

Although it feels a bit outrageous, it all seems to make perfect sense.

It's almost certain that Orochimaru will not become Hokage, and with Kakashi as a successful example, anything is possible for him!

If that's the case...

Uchiha Setsuna murmured something under his breath, and the next moment his gaze became firm.

"No, this is the truth. Spread this word first, so that the whole clan, no, the whole village, knows!"

"At the clan meeting in a week, we'll have a good talk with the clan chief."

"We definitely need to have a serious talk."

The other elders instantly understood what Uchiha Setsuna meant, and they all smiled.

"Kakashi's eye caused such harm, which is absolutely unacceptable."

Orochimaru has no chance, but the clan leader's chances can be greatly increased, and this also requires our assistance.

I think the clan leader knows what choice to make.

Yuzhi never expected that he originally intended to frame the dove faction and Uchiha Fugaku, making them fight even more fiercely.

Orochimaru was merely a backup plan he left for himself; unexpectedly, Orochimaru became the ultimate scapegoat without even showing his face.

But things didn't deviate from the expected trajectory, and it was even foreseeable that their conflict would escalate further.

"Senior Haori, please forgive my intrusion."

While Uchiha Setsuna and the others were plotting, Hagoromo looked at Uchiha Shisui with a strange expression.

He knew that Shisui would come looking for him, after all, he had already triggered a quest.

However, Yuzhi really didn't know exactly when it would come, especially since he hadn't even accepted the mission yet, which might have caused him to miss some other missions.

For example, when he was attacked by the Eighth Hokage of Uchiha, he should normally be able to get a side quest.

However, he didn't care too much, since he didn't think he could get anything good out of that guy.

"Hello, Shisui-kun."

Yuri nodded, looking at Shisui with curiosity.

"This isn't our first meeting, but it's kind of our first conversation, isn't it?"

Yuri knew that Shisui was the kind of person who cared about both the village and his family.

His persona is very useful for dealing with people like this; he now intends to see what this kid's attitude is.

"To my shame, that is indeed the case."

After hearing Yuzhi's words, Shisui remained silent for a moment before sighing.

"I have never visited my seniors, and I didn't even have the chance to talk to them while I was on the front lines. I was too arrogant, and I need to apologize to them."

"Is this truly your arrogance, Shisui-kun?"

Yuri asked a question out of curiosity, but that question made Shisui feel a little embarrassed.

"Although you are young, I think you understand some things, so there is no need to blame yourself."

"After all, we're family. Tell me, what important matter brings you here today?"

Are you family?

Zhi Shui was speechless for a moment after hearing this; they were indeed a family.

But no matter how you look at them now, they don't seem like a family.

"Senior, the reason I came here today is actually to seek your guidance."

Although Shisui sighed inwardly, he quickly composed himself, but before he could finish speaking, he was interrupted by Yuzhi.

"You want to test my skills and, if possible, leave a lasting impression, right?"

"Senior, you..."

"Don't worry, because I've received similar missions before, but I didn't carry them out for various reasons."

Seeing Shisui's bewildered expression, Haori offered a straightforward explanation.

"Let's go, I know a really nice place, let's go there."

With that, Yuzhi turned and walked away. Shisui watched his retreating figure and fell silent for a moment.

So it turns out that Senior Hagoromo also had such a mission, but he just didn't carry it out.

Is it because he feels that everyone is family?

Shisui already had some affection for Haori, after all, Haori was a great hero of the village and had a lot of good friends in the village.

However, for various reasons, they simply cannot make contact.

Now, Yuzhi's few words struck a chord with him, causing his lingering goodwill to erupt uncontrollably.

"This kid's attitude is alright; as of now, he doesn't seem to have any ill intentions towards me."

Yuri had no idea what Shisui was thinking; he started studying the system's tasks as he walked.

However, while conducting his research, he remained vigilant at all times. Although uncertain, he had to take Kotoamatsukami seriously.

As for choosing the current task, after much thought, Yuzhi chose the latter.

Although this kid is prone to having fits of his own, he's not one of those two lunatics, the "Mad Filial Piety Duo."

A new side quest has been acquired.

[To meet the challenge of still water, defeat him and leave a lasting impression on him.]

If you want to make a lasting impression, should you give him a thousand-year kill?

Yuzhi felt a little annoyed. They had arrived in a forest, which was also where Yuzhi usually trained alone.

"bring it on."

Yuzhi smiled casually. Although he was extremely cautious inside, he appeared relaxed on the surface.

"I would be grateful for your guidance, senior."

Compared to the relaxed look of the haori, Shisui looked much more serious at this moment.

He bowed slightly to Yuzhi, then drew his short sword, his eyes turning bloodshot as he stared intently at Yuzhi.

Yuzhi also instantly activated her Sharingan, but neither of them made the first move, both appearing extremely cautious.

"Are you being that careful?"

Yuzhi thought to himself, "Since that's the case, I don't mind going first."

He pulled out a large number of kunai from his ninja tool bag and shot them at Shisui in less than a second!

Clang, clang, clang—

These kunai collided with each other in mid-air, altering their respective flight paths.

In the blink of an eye, it was like a vast net spreading out, covering the still water from all directions.

But Shisui wasn't one to be trifled with either; the moment Haori made her move, he moved as well.

His speed was as fast as lightning, and in the blink of an eye, a cold glint was about to slash across Yuzhi's neck!

"So fast?"

Although Yuri knew that Shisui's speed was extremely high, and that he could even create illusions when using the Body Flicker Technique.

To truly experience the terrifying speed of him, you really need to fight him!

Fortunately, Shisui was fast, but the haori was not far behind.

Just as the short sword was about to strike him, he dodged it, and swiftly swung his kunai, aiming straight for Shisui's abdomen.

"You're that fast, senior?"

Haori felt it was outrageous, while Shisui felt even more astonished.

Although he usually appears humble, as an Uchiha, he naturally has his own pride.

His speed is one of his proudest achievements, because so far there are really not many people who can keep up with his speed!

Now, encountering a speed like Hagoromo's, Shisui was taken aback but also felt an even stronger fighting spirit.

Ultimately, the Uchiha clan is also a warlike clan!

"Be careful, senior!"

Shisui quickly dodged to create distance, and the next moment he formed a hand seal.

"Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!"

"Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!"

Seeing this, Yuzhi also made hand seals without hesitation, showing no fear of a clash of ninjutsu.

Moreover, the fireball he unleashed was clearly a size larger than the one Shisui had used!

boom--

With a deafening roar, the two fireballs collided in mid-air.

In an instant, thick smoke billowed, and flames ignited all the surrounding vegetation, while Yuri's fireball continued its advance toward Shisui.

"Is there really that big a difference between my chakra concentration and that of my senior?"

Shisui was somewhat dazed by what he saw, but he quickly moved aside. Just then, Yuki arrived in front of him!

hum-

The kunai pierced the sky and stabbed fiercely towards Shisui's neck.

Shisui immediately thrust out the short sword in his hand, the three-tomoe sword spinning rapidly, and he lightly flicked it at the kunai.

He immediately deflected the kunai, then turned the blade and slashed at the haori without hesitation.

Just as his ninja sword was about to strike the haori, his expression changed slightly, and he quickly twisted his arm to send the ninja sword flying in another direction.

"You're too slow, Shisui."

With a 'bang,' the haori in front of him turned into a stone, and the haori's figure quietly appeared beside him.

Before he could react, Yuzhi had already grabbed his wrist holding the knife, and at the same time, she thrust her other hand at him with a kunai!

However, just as the kunai was about to pierce Shisui, Haori suddenly stopped, then turned around and said with a smile.

"You're learning pretty fast, Shisui."

"It was just a clumsy imitation of my predecessor."

Behind Yuzhi, Shisui's figure appeared, and the previous body had been turned into a clod of earth, clearly an earth clone.

However, he remained in a fighting stance, showing no sign of relaxation.

"Alright, Shisui, the battle is over."

But Yuzhi shook his head and pointed to the surrounding environment.

"If the fighting continues, this entire forest will probably burn down."

"I understand, senior."

Shisui glanced around, and then, though he still longed to continue, he finally nodded.

"Thank you for your guidance, senior. It has given me a lot of insights."

"I haven't taught you anything. Your talent is unimaginable. You will definitely become a powerful ninja in the future."

Yu Zhi shook his head, then used an earth-escape technique to extinguish the flames before continuing to speak.

"Also, there's no need to be so polite. As I said before, we're actually family."

We're family.

Upon hearing those words again, Shisui was somewhat dazed. After a moment's thought, he made a decision.

"Senior, may I have a word with you?"

"Want to chat for a bit? Sure."

Although he didn't know what Shisui was thinking, he didn't feel the need to refuse. He simply pointed to Shisui's wrist and smiled.

"Remember to take it off; it could be dangerous if you're not careful."

"Danger?"

Shisui paused for a moment, then looked at his wrist, and froze for a second.

Because there was an explosive tag stuck to his wrist.

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