Naruto: The Information Broker from the Uchiha Clan

Between these two possibilities, Jiraiya preferred to believe that Naruto would be the savior who changes the world, rather than that Nagato would be the one who destroys it.

On the other side, Tsunade and Shikaku also fell silent.

Both of them were also considering the gains and losses, which is a natural thought for those in high positions.

Currently, the only one capable of confronting Orochimaru's reanimated First Hokage is Sasuke Uchiha, and Sasuke Uchiha's relationship with Konoha is quite delicate.

The entire clan was wiped out. Although Tsunade and Jiraiya were not the leaders at that time, and neither of them were even in the village, this hatred could still be directed at Konoha.

A perfect Nine-Tails Jinchuriki might truly become another mainstay in the fight against enemies.

The overall command of the five great ninja villages is of great significance, but which ninja village ultimately has the decisive power on the battlefield is equally important.

Despite his prestigious reputation, the one who ultimately contributed the most to defeating the enemy was an Uchiha who had once defected from Konoha to join Kumogakure...

"boom!"

The door opened, and everyone's eyes turned to the entrance.

An old woman with a cane and an old man with a full head of white hair walked in.

"What...are you here for?"

Tsunade frowned deeply, as did Jiraiya and Shikaku beside her.

As advisors to the Third Hokage, they were naturally among the village's high-ranking officials. However, after the Root organization was destroyed, Danzo was killed, and Tsunade succeeded as the Fifth Hokage, their power was greatly diminished.

Koharu Utatane looked at Tsunade: "One of the invading people of Konoha was wearing a mask, but his eyes clearly showed he was from the Uchiha clan. Also..."

Mitokado Homura, standing to the side, looked at Sasuke: "Using the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki as bait, they diverted the Akatsuki's target to Konoha, causing the entire village to suffer heavy losses!"

"Even this Hokage Building was rushed into construction. How does Kumogakure plan to compensate for such losses?"

"Or... is all of this originally a conspiracy between you and the Uchiha to attack Konoha?"

Koharu Utatane continued to pressure Tsunade: "We entrusted the village to you because we believed you were the most suitable person at that time. But you should remember that the Second Hokage always harbored the greatest wariness towards the Uchiha!"

"From Madara Uchiha in the beginning, to the entire Uchiha clan preparing for a coup later. Tsunade! You are the Fifth Hokage of Konoha, you should follow Lord Tobirama's orders..."

"boom!!"

Before she could finish speaking, the newly appointed desk in front of Tsunade shattered once again.

At the same time, Tsunade glared angrily at the two people in front of her: "I... am the Hokage!"

Mitokado Homura squinted: "As Hokage, if you make an unreasonable decision, we also have the right to inform the Daimyo's office! Tsunade, as the one in a superior position, your decisions should always be made with the village in mind!"

Koharu Utatane frowned: "The Uchiha clan cannot be trusted! You should know this very well, Tsunade!"

As they sang in unison, the veins on Tsunade's forehead throbbed.

The two people in front of me were old, and their diminished power prevented them from seeing the crux of the matter.

Questioning Yunyin? Demanding compensation?

Should we take a hard line at this time and start a war?

Then let the entire ninja world perish with them?

High-level political maneuvering involves only the exchange of interests, not a life-or-death struggle...

"you……"

A voice rang out, and Uchiha Sasuke stepped out from behind the Fourth Raikage, facing the two Konoha advisors.

"Regarding the night of the Uchiha clan massacre, all I know about the relationships involved is the Third Hokage and Danzo Shimura's positions. At that time, Brother Yun only told me this much, and didn't mention you..."

"So... can you tell me what role you played at that time? And why did the Second Hokage harbor such prejudice against the Uchiha clan?"

"As far as I know... the Uchiha clan once had a genius, Uchiha Kagami, who also seemed to be a disciple of the Second Hokage."

Beneath his calm tone, there seemed to be no anger.

However, Shikaku, who was standing to the side, felt from the information Shikamaru had given him in the past that Sasuke seemed to be suppressing his anger at the massacre of his clan.

Across from him, Mitokado Homura glanced indifferently at Sasuke: "We are advisors to Konoha. You have no right to question our stance. The fate of this evil clan was already sealed when the Uchiha were preparing to launch their coup."

"Furthermore... Uchiha Kagami is different from ordinary Uchiha. His magnanimity is not limited to the narrow confines of his clan. Like Uchiha Itachi, they are different from the evil Uchiha..."

Before Mitokado Yan could finish speaking, he froze on the spot.

A burst of ocular power erupted, and the pupils of the Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan appeared in Sasuke's eye sockets.

The next moment, a bright light flashed and pierced through his neck.

"puff!"

Blood splattered—a scene no one had anticipated.

Just as Koharu was about to make her move, she suddenly found herself unable to move. She saw a shadow on the ground connecting her to the Nara clan!

"Nara Shikaku! What do you want to do?!"

Sasuke looked over in shock and asked, then dragged him into the genjutsu.

……

In a red, illusory space, Koharu Utatane was terrified, as things seemed to have turned out in a way she hadn't anticipated.

Unable to move, the illusion dispel was of no use.

She didn't expect Uchiha Sasuke to make a direct move, and she certainly didn't expect Nara Shikaku to help that Uchiha.

Even more unexpectedly, neither Tsunade nor Jiraiya intervened to save her.

Are they acting with impunity?

As a high-ranking advisor, given her familiarity and relationship with the Daimyo, Tsunade would certainly not dare to kill them.

Under pressure from the Akatsuki, the Hidden Cloud Village also dared not! They dared not start a war at this time!

Without the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, even Sasuke Uchiha wouldn't have been able to defeat Orochimaru's Edo Tensei.

"So... that's what you think?"

Sasuke's voice came from all directions: "But it seems you underestimated the Akatsuki organization, and you also underestimated my current importance in this war. These miscalculations led you to make the wrong choice."

Koharu Utatane frowned deeply: "You killed Yan! You'll start a war! The Daimyo won't let Konoha get out of control; they'll put pressure on Tsunade! They'll start a war!"

After a pause, Sasuke spoke up: "Those nobles from the Daimyo's mansion, right? Because you died, they're worried that Konoha will get out of control, so they'll definitely put pressure on the Hokage, right?"

"But if it weren't for me... and if Yunyin hadn't joined in, and they had all been killed by illusions, what choice do you think these noble lords would make between life and temporary gains?"

The next moment, within the genjutsu space, Uchiha Sasuke appeared in front of Utatane Koharu.

"The evil Uchiha..."

"At first, I didn't understand. I didn't understand why the Uchiha clan staged a coup, nor did I understand why they were ultimately wiped out..."

"Later I found out, and so did Izumi-neechan. Because from the very beginning, this village never trusted the Uchiha!"

"Even if the entire Uchiha clan betrayed their clan leader, betrayed that man named Uchiha Madara, and chose peace, chose to stay in Konoha... they were still never truly accepted by Konoha, were they?"

"As a major clan that co-founded Konoha with the Senju clan, those who joined later, whether it was Sarutobi, Hyuga, or the Nara Ino-Shika-Cho trio, all of you who wanted to gain power and become high-ranking members, inevitably needed a goal."

"In comparison, the Senju clan is gentle and recognized by everyone, so your only choice is the Uchiha clan..."

"The Uchiha were marginalized, and the Senju also disappeared. Your positions determined the direction of your thinking; your stance was clear from the very beginning..."

Sasuke raised his head and looked directly into Koharu Utatane's eyes: "You've said too many righteous words, it seems even you yourselves have come to believe them. Evil Uchiha?"

"If it was Sarutobi who was able to stand shoulder to shoulder with Senju and co-found Konoha back then, then perhaps you should now call Sarutobi the evil Sarutobi clan, right?"

Koharu Utatane's eyes were filled with anger, but her ability to speak seemed to have just been sealed within this illusion.

She wanted to berate Sasuke and list all the evils of the Uchiha clan, but it seemed that Sasuke was unwilling to listen anymore.

"Being exposed... that's why you got angry and embarrassed, right?"

"Since you made the same choice back then, then you should die and be buried with the lives of your clan..."

……

Chapter 423: High-Level Game

Since the Third Hokage died during the joint Chunin Exams, Tsunade was brought back by Konoha to succeed him as Hokage.

This was a helpless situation for Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado, given the death of the Third Hokage, the destruction of Root, and the killing of Danzo.

Neither Hiruzen nor Danzo explained the key points to them.

As for themselves...

Already elderly, and lacking the authority and prestige to command respect as an advisor, only one of the two legendary figures who distinguished themselves in World War II and World War III could occupy that position.

At the same time... it also allows them to maintain their high-level positions.

But politics always forces people to grow. Even the once carefree Tsunade has had to learn how to do her job well over the past few years.

Their power gradually diminished, leaving them seemingly unaware of the changes the world was about to face.

Although the battle three days ago reduced 80 percent of Konoha to ruins, the actual loss of combat power was not significant.

He was able to discover the scheme orchestrated by the Hidden Clouds by analyzing a limited amount of information using his own intellect.

Coupled with their fear of the Uchiha clan and their resentment at having their power diminished over the years, this scene of questioning and accusing them came about.

But they were clearly wrong...

The mistake was underestimating the threat Akatsuki posed to the ninja world and underestimating the importance of Sasuke Uchiha and the Hidden Cloud Village.

The formation of the Allied Shinobi Forces by the five great ninja villages was a foregone conclusion after the Akatsuki demonstrated their strength, and no one could change it.

Uchiha Sasuke, standing on the side of his entire clan being wiped out, also had a reason to take action out of anger.

and……

The bargaining chip that Shikaku just discussed was exchanged for the Nine-Tails' perfect Jinchuriki. Now that Sasuke is making a move against the two old advisors, he has another bargaining chip.

No one can stop the formation of the Allied Shinobi Forces unless the Akatsuki organization destroys itself.

Under these circumstances, everything can be discussed, and war between ninja villages will never occur before the Akatsuki is destroyed.

"puff!"

Blood splattered again, and in a short time, both of them, as senior advisors to the Hokage, died.