Konoha's Mission Master

Yakumo thought for a moment, but still couldn't figure out why he had such a strange nightmare, so he simply lay down and went back to sleep.

But soon... Yakumo sat up again.

He quickly took off his pajamas and changed into a black, form-fitting ninja combat suit. After checking the items in his ninja tool bag, he slung the Glory Sword Box over his shoulder.

A visit by secret agents late at night usually indicates a serious case.

The Hokage's office.

Yakumo pushed the door open and walked in.

However, the secret agent who brought him there did not enter the office.

The office was brightly lit at that moment.

The atmosphere was slightly heavy.

Several figures sat on the lead-gray semi-circular sofa: Hatake Sakumo, Uchiha Fugaku, and Sarutobi Hiruzen.

The last person on the sofa, with a full head of white hair but a spirited appearance, had bloodshot eyes, as if suppressing sadness. With the arrival of Yakumo, a surge of malice emanated from the old man.

"what happens?"

Yakumo cautiously asked Hatake Sakumo, who was certain that this was the first time he had met the old man today, yet the surging hatred felt as if Yakumo had killed his entire family.

"Uchiha Hengyan is dead."

"This is the Uchiha clan's Grand Elder... Uchiha Tsuru."

"Hmm... that is, the deceased's grandfather."

Sakumo Hatake succinctly stated a few key points while sitting up straight and observing Yakumo, unable to make an accurate judgment for the time being.

Logically speaking, this does seem very much like Yakumo's doing, but emotionally, Hatake Sakumo doesn't want Yakumo to be behind it...

"This is definitely not me!"

Upon hearing this, Yakumo immediately gave a resounding reply.

"Hengyan had a conflict with you this afternoon, and tonight..."

Uchiha Tsuru said to Yakumo, "If looks could kill, Yakumo would already be riddled with holes."

"It is true that there was a conflict today, and it is also true that we are at odds, but as a member of Konoha, I will not take a life because of a conflict."

Yakumo looked at Uchiha Tsuru without any fear.

Their eyes met.

For a long time, others have been the ones to take the blame for Yakumo, but today the situation has reversed, and Yakumo has been blamed for something while she was sleeping.

What goes around comes around.

"I do not believe."

Uchiha Tsuru shook his head and said.

Hiruzen Sarutobi remained silent throughout, adopting an indifferent attitude. He enjoyed family time at home, but he was never willing to retire voluntarily and give up power.

At this moment, he was also happy to see Yakumo suffer a setback.

"Then we can let the Aburame and Inuzuka clan investigate!"

Yakumo said sincerely, "As the saying goes, a straight body has nothing to fear. He has no reason to admit to something he didn't do. Even if traces of him were found at the scene of Uchiha Hengyan's death, it would still be a frame-up!"

"Humph."

Uchiha Tsuru snorted coldly, his expression still unfriendly.

"The Aburame and the Inuzuka clan ninjas have already conducted exploration."

Sakumo Hatake coughed lightly and explained.

"What was the result...?"

"The result is... no result."

Yakumo instantly understood; the situation was now quite clear, and only Uchiha Madara could have done this in the ninja world.

Even if it wasn't Madara... it should still be attributed to him.

"Aren't the mountain clan members able to access memories?"

Yakumo continued.

"In my memory... there is only a flash of silver moonlight-like blade light."

"The evidence is overwhelming... it would be better to just admit it openly and honestly!"

Uchiha Tsuru glared at Yakumo.

The atmosphere in the office became even more gloomy.

"Old man, I understand your pain at losing your grandson. But if it wasn't me, it wouldn't be me. You all know my style of doing things. It's no exaggeration to say that I'm upright and honest. If this were my doing, I wouldn't be making such a fuss. That would make me seem petty!"

Yakumo straightened his back, his eyes meeting Uchiha Tsuru's gaze with confidence, his face full of sincerity.

Her face even flushed slightly from the suspicion.

Hiruzen Sarutobi opened his tightly closed eyes a crack, revealing a glint of light. He felt as if he had seen this scene somewhere before.

It must have been during that meeting a few years ago, when Yakumo used this tone and spoke with absolute certainty…

That Danzo's death had nothing to do with him is utter nonsense.

"But how do you explain the silver blade light?"

Uchiha Tsuru continued to press for answers, but her confidence seemed to falter.

"It's either... or it's not!"

Yakumo's tone was firm, without offering further explanation. He had already said what he needed to say once; those who wanted to believe would believe, and those who didn't wouldn't believe no matter how many times he repeated it.

"This matter may have been done by the person who attacked the Daimyo of the Land of Wind."

Uchiha Fugaku spoke up at the crucial moment.

In fact, the death of Uchiha Hengyan was a completely beneficial thing for him.

This would result in Uchiha Tsuru having no successor, and his son wouldn't have to worry about the influence of the elders' lineage... which would eventually allow them to completely control the Uchiha clan.

"That's possible... that person's whereabouts are also impossible to find."

Sakumo Hatake nodded.

"But...he's more suspicious!"

Uchiha Tsuru pointed at Yakumo's nose and said, "Uchiha Hengyan has been exceptionally talented since childhood. He is the successor that I am proud of. At his age, my own life and death are far less important than the successor."

"As I said, although I had some conflicts with him, it was more like a fight of pride and wouldn't lead to killing him, and I'm not a bloodthirsty person."

Yakumo explained calmly.

"I also believe that the person who killed Uchiha Hengyan is the same person who killed the Daimyo of the Land of Wind a few months ago."

Uchiha Tsuru didn't reply. In fact, he understood that his grandson was no match for Yakumo, the strongest ninja in the world. He was just unwilling to accept it.

No one spoke again in the office, and it became somewhat quiet.

"It's getting late, and we can't identify the real culprit with the current clues, so let's leave it at that for now. Yakumo shouldn't leave the village until the matter is investigated thoroughly."

Yakumo nodded calmly.

Sakumo Hatake's words temporarily put the matter to rest.

A few seconds later, he added.

"Two months from now, you will be free to leave the village."

Sakumo Hatake turned to look at Tsuru Uchiha.

I will give you an explanation within two months.

Upon hearing this, Uchiha Tsuru... did not persist.

"Then I'll head home first. Now that I'm getting old... I don't have the energy of you young people anymore."

Hiruzen Sarutobi stood up and left first.

A few seconds later, Uchiha Tsuru stormed off.

After greeting the two, Fugaku Uchiha left.

Inside the Hokage's office.

Only Yakumo and Sakumo Hatake remained.

Yakumo stood up and walked towards the door.

Before leaving, he spoke.

"Uncle Shuo Mao, this matter really has nothing to do with me."

at this time.

Sakumo Hatake, who had been frowning, broke into a smile.

As soon as Yakumo left the Hokage Building, his face remained calm throughout, but deep inside, ripples were already stirring. He was pondering the reasons, or rather, the goals, behind Madara Uchiha's actions.

This was an undeserved disaster, yet he had nowhere to seek justice.

Yakumo darted through the streets of Konoha until he encountered Uchiha Tsuru, whose face was contorted with rage, causing him to slow his pace and come to an abrupt halt.

In my mind.

Memories of Uchiha Tsuru surged back.

Born before the founding of Konoha, he refused Madara Uchiha's offer in his twenties and led his clan to stay in Konoha, serving as the Uchiha clan's elder for forty-six years.

Their eyes met.

The sound of the mechanism moving emanated from the Glory Sword Case.

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Chapter 226 Bloodshed, Wood Release Enhancement Level 2