Naruto: The Information Broker from the Uchiha Clan

The knocking startled Shikaku, and then Hiruzen Sarutobi walked in.

Compared to a few years ago, the current Third Hokage looks much older, as if his years of recuperation have had no effect.

Or perhaps... in the year or so since I truly lost my rights, my mindset has truly aged.

"Watergate".

A deep voice sounded, and Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at Minato in front of him and asked, "Are you clear about Flame's plan?"

There was one thing Hiruzen didn't mention to Homura Mitokado before: with the Fourth Hokage's current strength and wisdom, it's impossible for him to be unprepared for many things.

Minato smiled helplessly and nodded slightly: "Some of them already know, and the Third Hokage should have already discovered my direct ANBU."

The Third Hokage nodded in agreement: "Flame... he's gone mad. Madara Uchiha left an indelible mark on his heart during his childhood. Otherwise, he wouldn't have acted so foolishly."

Minato shook his head slightly: "In any case, his actions have already put Konoha in a dangerous situation."

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at Minato with a serious expression. Their eyes met, and the atmosphere instantly became tense.

Even Shikaku, who was standing to the side, was extremely nervous at this moment.

The confrontation between the former Hokage and the current Hokage is not a good thing for the village.

Moreover... the Third Hokage, who ruled Konoha for so many years, still holds a pivotal position of influence in the village even now.

As expected...

The mentality of the three generations is still the same: they still care about old feelings.

Both Danzo and Orochimaru acted for this reason, which led to the Third Hokage gradually compromising.

The third generation... is already old.

Thinking of this, Shikaku felt the sound of his earring.

This artifact, a testament to the generations-long friendship between pigs, deer, and butterflies, perhaps the witness should place their bet soon.

……

"Hey……"

A sigh rang out, and the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, seemed even more hunched over at that moment.

Although one side is an old friend of many years, no one can put Konoha in danger!

"Because of his obstinate actions in the war against Kumogakure, he eventually restarted human experiments on the First Hokage's cells. After being applied to Uchiha Kumogakure, his Mangekyou Sharingan no longer impaired his vision, which is why he was able to kill the Fourth Raikage of Kumogakure."

Hiruzen Sarutobi repeated Mitokado Homura's words, then handed over a scroll: "This contains the coordinates of a laboratory, which used to be Orochimaru's research lab. Homura's final goal will erupt here."

"Although we don't know how Yan will ultimately handle this place, we've already arranged for three squads to be there as a warning. What happens next is up to you, Fourth Generation."

Minato took the scroll and nodded, then looked at Shikaku and said, "Give the list to the Third Hokage. As the Hokage who once tacitly allowed the existence of Root, the Third Hokage might know the details about Root."

These words startled Shika.

Has it gotten to this point?

It's rather incongruous to hear such obvious words coming from the Fourth Hokage, who has always been so approachable.

After pondering for a moment, Shikaku handed a list to Hiruzen Sarutobi.

At this moment, the Third Generation's outstretched hand trembled slightly. The appearance of this list meant that Yan's scheme was a complete joke.

The fact that the water gate hasn't been activated yet proves that he still has more tricks up his sleeve.

And the list of the root...

Is that how it is?

After the war with Kumogakure ended, although Konoha ultimately won, quite a few people were added to the memorial tablet.

In this situation, if the remnants of the roots were to be cleaned, it would inevitably cause panic in the village, which had just ended the war.

Because no one knows whether the people around them are remnants of the Root ninja.

And now...

Through this connection between Yan and the remnants of Root, Minato must have already been able to confirm most of the names on the list.

So what's next...?

Then it will disappear without a trace...

This... is why Minato Namikaze, the Fourth Hokage, had been holding back all this time.

Thinking of this, Hiruzen Sarutobi slightly raised his head and looked at Minato. So, from today onwards, how will you deal with the Uchiha clan?

If that young man named Uchiha Yun really possesses the power of Uchiha Madara, how would you, as the Hokage, deal with him?

Hiruzen Sarutobi handed the scroll he had just received back to Minato: "Since its establishment, Root has only ever obeyed Danzo's orders. I don't know their names."

Minato frowned slightly, not because he didn't believe the Third Hokage's words.

Rather, if the Roots possess such independence, then the will they inherit from Danzo will be even more steadfast.

Slightly different from what Hiruzen Sarutobi guessed, although Minato had been holding back in this incident, it was indeed for the sake of the list of Root remnants.

But there was no intention to make them all disappear.

"Third generation sir..."

"Minato, you are now the Hokage, so stop addressing me as the Third Hokage."

Minato, who was blocked, smiled and didn't seem to care, but Shikaku, who was standing next to him, felt a tightness in his chest.

Is there a relinquishment of rights, a formal handover, or clear disagreements?

Minato paused for a moment, then said, "Perhaps the Third Hokage misunderstood; I did not intend to eliminate all of these people."

Hiruzen Sarutobi's gaze narrowed slightly, then he shook his head and replied, "What I said is true. From the very beginning, Root clearly stated that it was the shadowy place beneath the great tree. As the Hokage, I should not have the slightest connection with the shadowy places."

"These are the same words that Danzo once said to me."

As soon as he finished speaking, Hiruzen Sarutobi walked slowly to the window and stood looking out at the silent Konoha in the dead of night.

"Fourth generation, perhaps I, the old man who inherited the will of our teacher, have been wrong all along. But now, it is up to you to prove that your policies are correct."

"The Uchiha clan may not be an evil clan. Sometimes, the Sharingan of the Uchiha clan shows that they simply have a deeper understanding of love."

"But a power that surpasses everyone else is not easy to control. Especially in this era, there is no one like the First Hokage to restrain him."

"Fourth generation, from today onwards, the village is in your hands. For better or for worse, this heavy responsibility will now fall to you, the younger generation."

As soon as he finished speaking, the third generation standing by the window seemed to straighten his spine slightly, as if he had finally shed the responsibilities he had been carrying for so long.

Minato stood up, about to say something...

"boom!"

The roar outside the window made the three of them change their expressions instantly. Minato and Shikaku quickly looked in the direction of the explosion.

"That's the location of the laboratory! How could that be?! Yan, how dare you...!"

Minato immediately looked at Shikaku: "Let the Anbu take action. There's no need to wait any longer."

……

Meanwhile, in the Uchiha clan's territory.

The roar not far from the village awakened the quiet of Konoha. In the Uchiha clan's territory, many resting ninjas were watching from the rooftops.

"Shhhhh..."

More than ten ninjas wearing ANBU armor and masks appeared instantly and surrounded the courtyard where Uchiha Yun was located.

"Shh!"

A Uchiha ninja landed instantly and looked at the dozen or so people wearing masks.

The Dark Side?

But why are the Dark Guards surrounding this place? Is there something wrong with the clouds?

After only a moment's thought, he stood up and asked, "What brings the Anbu to the Uchiha clan's territory so late at night?"

The leader, wearing a mask, stepped forward and announced loudly, "The Third Hokage has ordered that Uchiha Unyu, who was conducting human experiments on the First Hokage's cells in the laboratory that exploded earlier, be brought back to the Anbu for investigation."

Upon hearing this, Uchiha Tetsuka, who was opposite him, was stunned.

How can it be? !

However, the next moment, the words of the Anbu made his original firmness waver slightly: "According to the investigation, Uchiha Yun's Mangekyou Sharingan vision has always been intact, which has been concluded in the laboratory."

"It is precisely because of the vitality of the First Hokage's cells that Uchiha Yun was able to use the eye techniques of those eyes without restraint. This is clear from the data in the laboratory."

"And the place where the explosion just happened is the location of the laboratory."

"Someone wanted to destroy the evidence, but the Third Hokage has stopped them. There will be results soon, and all the evidence will be made public."

Destroying evidence?

The third generation of adults?

Tie Huo was startled, and in an instant he looked at these secret agents.

These were not directly under the Fourth Hokage's command; they were more likely directly under the Third Hokage's command.

Is this... a coup?!

"boom!"

A figure was thrown to the ground, and then three more masked members of the Dark Guard appeared around them.

"They were the Fourth Hokage's direct subordinates in the Anbu. They wanted to destroy the evidence of human experimentation, but the Third Hokage's arrangements prevented them from achieving their goal."

"The laboratory is well-preserved, and all the evidence can be made public at any time. In order to win a war that should never have happened, the Fourth Hokage had no choice but to use this kind of experiment to enhance Uchiha Kumo's power."

"The achievement of killing the Fourth Raikage was entirely based on the sacrifices made during human experimentation. The bodies of the clan ninjas who were thought to have died on the battlefield more than a year ago are now in the laboratory."

As soon as he finished speaking, the ANBU member looked at Tetsuka and said sternly, "Does the Uchiha clan intend to protect Uchiha Kumo, who has committed such a heinous crime?"

These words startled Uchiha Tekka, who was struggling internally as he faced the question.

How can it be?

How could the cloud possibly be related to human experimentation?

But Itachi's eyesight has clearly deteriorated, and Yun...