Naruto: Konoha Spring of the Uchiha Prodigies

"We follow Lord Danzo for the sake of Konoha; how can it be measured in money!" Jia said righteously.

"Oh, so you mean you don't even have money? Then why are you risking your life?" Uchiha Touhuan laughed.

"How could you, an inherently evil Uchiha, possibly understand Lord Danzo's dedication to the village!" A's face was full of fanaticism, which made Uchiha Touhuan shake his head.

"You mean Yamanaka Fu and the others? At least they had a family as a weakness, which is why Danzo ruined them like this. You're just an orphan, is it really necessary?" Uchiha Touhuan had someone bring in some food and then handed it to Jia.

"Hmph." Jia sneered as he stared at Uchiha Touhuan.

"Tell me, how did you acquire your Wood Release? Your crime isn't too serious. Although we found out that you were instructed by Danzo to assassinate the Third Hokage, the Third Hokage is eager to find talented people and shouldn't pursue the matter. As for other matters, Kakashi pleaded for you, and out of respect for him, I don't plan to investigate further. So, as long as you explain clearly, you can still leave."

"I will never betray Lord Danzo!" A said through gritted teeth.

“Actually, it’s not hard to guess. It’s Orochimaru, right?” Uchiha Touhuan said. “Back then, the artificial wood release plan was not a secret to us ninja clans. The idiots of the Senju clan were completely fooled by this plan. The once great Sengoku clan has now turned itself into a small, insignificant force. In the end, because the sacrifices were too great and there were no results, the Third Hokage stopped it.”

“However, that old bastard Danzo didn’t give up and continued his research in secret. His partner was Orochimaru, and you are the only result of this project, right?” Uchiha Touhuan said.

Seeing Jia's incredulous look, Uchiha Touhuan chuckled, "Don't look at me like that. I'm not stupid. Children go missing from the village's orphanage from time to time. This is all on file with the police department. It's just that we couldn't investigate further because of that old man Danzo. Moreover, the period before Orochimaru's defection was a high-incidence period for missing orphans in the village. On the contrary, after his defection, the number decreased sharply. Considering your age, it's not hard to deduce this result."

A's eyes flickered, while Uchiha Touhuan pressed his advantage, continuing, "So, why are you, an orphan who was captured and reformed, so loyal to Danzo? You should be loyal to the Hokage and the Will of Fire."

"Now you only have two paths before you: one is to confess and live a normal life in the sunlight as a ninja, and the other is to continue to resist and be buried with Danzo, who only used you as a tool. The seal of the tongue-torn Root has already expired. Think it over carefully, and don't waste the opportunity that Kakashi has pleaded for you." After saying this, Uchiha Touhuan said no more, put down the food and water, and got up to leave the cell.

Uchiha Touhuan didn't have high hopes for recruiting Yamato. He was well aware of his own limitations, knowing he didn't have Naruto's persuasive skills. To win over subordinates, he relied more on direct benefits. Moreover, from the beginning, Uchiha Touhuan understood that Yamato was not someone the current Uchiha could keep. After all, he had inherited the First Hokage's Wood Release. He figured that once Hiruzen Sarutobi recovered, he would ask for him.

Therefore, Uchiha Touhuan simply regarded it as a contribution to Kakashi's promotion. Furthermore, the purpose of Uchiha Touhuan saying so much was to make him believe that he was letting him off the hook because of Kakashi's sake.

……

Inside the Hokage's office, Hiruzen Sarutobi kept smoking, while the two advisors who had run into trouble with Touken Uchiha stood by silently, staring at him.

“Hiruzen, we can’t let Uchiha Touhuan continue like this. Uchiha Touhuan is clearly using the investigation as an opportunity to eliminate dissidents.” Mitokado Homura broke the silence when he saw that Sarutobi Hiruzen was not speaking. “He even dared to arrest the head of the Shimura clan. If this continues, I’m afraid we’ll have to go to the police station too.”

“Dou-huan wouldn’t do that.” After pondering for a while, Hiruzen Sarutobi finally raised his head and said. Hiruzen Sarutobi was still wary of Kotoamatsukami in Uchiha Dou-huan’s hands. Moreover, it had been less than three days since the incident at the village entrance that day. Most of the mid-level ninjas in the village had clearly seen Danzo’s gruesome corpse. If he were to forcibly order the Uchiha clan to stop the investigation now, everyone would inevitably have doubts.

"Hiruzen! You can't hesitate any longer. Have you forgotten your teacher's teachings?" Koharu Utatane couldn't help but remind him.

“Alright, but we can’t just stop the Uchiha clan’s investigation for no reason.” Seeing that the other party had brought up the Second Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi thought for a moment and could only concede. “Kakashi, go to the Uchiha clan and have Uchiha Touhuan come to report on the progress of the investigation tomorrow.”

"Yes." Kakashi stepped out of the shadows in the office, accepted the order, and then disappeared back into the darkness.

……

Chapter 18 Fabricating Evidence

When Uchiha Touhuan received the message from Kakashi, he was in the Security Department with Fugaku, classifying the clan's ninjutsu so that they could be distributed to the civilian ninjas who came to work in the Security Department.

The two selected three C-rank ninjutsu of each chakra nature from their family heirlooms and the spoils of war from previous Uchiha clans. The fire-style ninjutsu were naturally included, with the famous Great Fireball Technique and Phoenix Flower Technique among them. As for the quality of the other four chakra nature ninjutsu, although they might be slightly inferior to those of ninjas who specialize in them, they were definitely better than the common ninjutsu that genin could access. After all, not just any ninjutsu could enter the Uchiha clan's collection.

"Is it a bit too much to award a C-rank ninjutsu after working for a full month?" Fugaku Uchiha was still somewhat hesitant about this.

It's important to understand that outside, an ordinary genin might have to complete a whole year of missions to get the chance to learn a C-rank ninjutsu, especially if the ninja in their team is of average strength. This is why there is such a huge gap between clan ninjas and ordinary ninjas.

"Let them send them out," Uchiha Touhuan said nonchalantly. "No matter how many people learn them, the number of ninjutsu will not decrease. As for the issue of resource control that other ninja clans need to consider, our Uchiha clan does not need to. The foundation of our clan is ultimately the Sharingan."

"Clan Chief, Kakashi Hatake has come to visit." At that moment, there was a knock on the door of the Garrison Commander's office. After Uchiha Touhuan opened the door, a Chunin from the Uchiha clan reported. The visitor was two years younger than Uchiha Touhuan and had just graduated from the Ninja Academy last year. However, judging from his expression, he did not seem very happy about Kakashi Hatake's arrival.

"Kentaro, guests are guests, don't neglect them." Uchiha Touhuan called out the man's name and gave him a gentle reminder.

“But…” Kentaro Uchiha seemed to want to say something, but Touhuan Uchiha had already pressed down on his shoulder, and the two talked as they walked.

“I know what you’re trying to say. Kakashi may have our clan’s eye, but it was a gift from our clan’s hero, Obito Uchiha, before his death. That eye is a continuation of Obito’s will. Uchiha, respect the hero’s decision. Besides, he has not disgraced the Sharingan,” Uchiha Touhuan said.

The captain's office of the security department was not far from the meeting room, and Uchiha Touhuan did not control his volume. At this moment, Kakashi, who was in the meeting room, could clearly hear every word Uchiha Touhuan said.

Kakashi was slightly moved. Ever since he got this eye, the Uchiha clan had always disliked him, but now, the new clan leader was unexpectedly very friendly to him.

Uchiha Touhuan pushed open the door to the reception room and walked in.

"I wonder what brings Kakashi-senpai to the Security Command?"

"By order of the Hokage, Clan Chief Uchiha Tohsen is requested to report to the Hokage Building tomorrow on the progress of the investigation into the Shimura Danzo case," Kakashi said.

“I understand.” Uchiha Touhuan nodded. “I will go tomorrow.”

Seeing this, Kakashi was about to leave as well, but Uchiha Touhuan called him back.

"Kakashi-senpai, please wait a moment."

"Is there something you need?" Kakashi turned around and looked at Uchiha Touhuan with a puzzled expression.

“Since we’re already here, let’s take that Wood Release ninja away. We’ve already investigated his case. He didn’t participate in most of Danzo’s activities because of his age. As for the only case that’s questionable, I think Kakashi-senpai should know what it is. His crime can only be decided by the Hokage,” Uchiha Touhuan said with a smile.

Kakashi then remembered the Wood Release ninja he had fought when he was protecting the Third Hokage, and nodded.

Uchiha Touhuan led Kakashi to the area where the interrogation room was located. The screams of Shimura Hiroshi and others coming from inside made Kakashi frown slightly.

“The interrogation methods of the Security Department are not as professional as those of your Anbu, so we have to resort to some special methods,” Uchiha Touhuan said without changing his expression. “There’s someone inside who is inextricably linked to the White Fang incident from back then. Do you want to go and take a look?”

Kakashi's expression shifted slightly, but he still declined Uchiha Touhuan's suggestion, saying, "Forget it, it wouldn't look good if I went."

Uchiha Touhuan didn't say much about this, but led Kakashi to the cell door where Yamato was being held, and then took out a scroll.

"This guy is the product of Danzo and the rogue ninja Orochimaru's evil experiments. I will report the details to the Third Hokage tomorrow. This is the key to the sealing technique on his body."

After handing the scroll to Kakashi, Uchiha Touhuan gestured for him to go inside and take his people away.

Soon, Kakashi took Yamato back to report, while Uchiha Touhuan turned and went into the cell where Yamanaka Fu was being held after Kakashi left.

Compared to Yamato, Yamanaka Fu was not treated so well. Since being captured, he had not been given a drop of water, and in just two days, he had been beaten up by almost every Chunin of the Uchiha clan. He had also been subjected to three rounds of Sharingan genjutsu torture. At this moment, Yamanaka Fu was fixed to a cross and did not even have the strength to lift his head.

After entering the cell, Uchiha Touhuan pulled over a table and immediately began writing down evidence of Danzo's crimes.

From colluding with Orochimaru to harm the village's orphans, to deliberately killing fellow village ninjas on the battlefield to obtain their bloodline limit, and finally spreading rumors about White Fang within the village, causing Konoha's hero to commit suicide in frustration, to meticulously detailing the actions of those involved in the murders.

This is the biggest advantage of being a time traveler. Uchiha Touhuan could recite all the shady things Shimura Danzo had done without even needing to interrogate him, and he even had a ready-made plan for creating evidence.

After writing down Danzo's criminal record, Uchiha Touhuan went straight up to Yamanaka Fu, cut his finger, and imprinted his handprint on it.

Yamanaka Fu struggled to lift his head, glaring hatefully at everything Uchiha Touhuan had done.

At that moment, Uchiha Touhuan's Mangekyou Sharingan quietly opened, and the power of his eyes mixed with chakra directly invaded Yamanaka Fu's brain.

Compared to other members of his clan, Uchiha Touhuan's genjutsu skills were rather crude, probably only at a beginner level. Any random Chunin from the clan would be more skilled in genjutsu than him. However, at this moment, Uchiha Touhuan did not want to use genjutsu to make Yamanaka Fu say anything; all he wanted to do was destroy the other party's spirit.

“Aba…Aba…”

Before long, Yamanaka Fu's consciousness on the cross was scattered under the combined effect of the Kaleidoscope's power and chakra, and Yamanaka Fu became a useless person who could only drool and say "Aba aba".

Chapter 19 Report

Inside the Hokage's office, Kakashi truthfully reported what he had seen and heard in the Security Department. However, after thinking about it, Kakashi decided to keep the part about White Fang a secret.

After listening to Kakashi's report, Hiruzen Sarutobi glanced at Yamato beside him and sighed deeply.

"Child, what is your name?" Hiruzen Sarutobi asked.

A remained silent, but Hiruzen Sarutobi, unperturbed, came before him and personally untied him from his restraints.

"Don't you have a name? Then from now on, you'll be called Tenzo," Hiruzen Sarutobi said. "The past is the past. Danzo is dead. From now on, live a good life as a Konoha ninja."

A was taken aback upon hearing this, looking at the target Danzo had tasked him with assassinating years ago.

"Now that you possess the Wood Release of the First Hokage, then inherit his will to protect the village."

A, or rather, Tenzo, trembled slightly, as if he wanted to say something, but in the end he didn't speak. He just glanced at the Third Hokage and then turned to look at Kakashi.

"Kakashi, you'll have to take good care of this kid from now on," Hiruzen Sarutobi said.

"Understood." Kakashi nodded and left the Hokage's office with Tenzo.

After Kakashi left, Hiruzen Sarutobi returned to his seat and lit a cigarette.

Uchiha Touhuan's unexpected move of sending the Wood Release ninja back left him somewhat bewildered. After all, it was Wood Release. If the Uchiha clan truly wanted to rebel, why would they so readily hand over such power?

Could it be that Uchiha Touhuan was truly an Uchiha who was loyal to the village?

Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't help but ask himself this question.

That night, Hiruzen Sarutobi was destined to spend in confusion.

The next morning, Uchiha Touhuan, along with Yamanaka Fu, who had become mentally unstable, went to the Hokage's office.

When Uchiha Touhuan arrived, the Hokage's office was already full of people. In addition to the two advisors, Nara Shikaku, the Hokage's assistant who had been officially appointed a few days earlier due to Danzo's death, was also by Sarutobi Hiruzen's side.

Seeing this, Uchiha Touhuan smiled slightly. Under the intimidation of Kotoamatsukami, Hiruzen Sarutobi dared not meet him one-on-one. However, such a grand display was exactly what Uchiha Touhuan wanted.

"Lord Hokage, the deputy captain of the security force, Uchiha Touhuan, has come to report." Uchiha Touhuan bowed.

"Douhuan, you've arrived." Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded and smiled kindly.

"Uchiha Touhuan, you used the guise of investigating the case to eliminate dissidents and slander innocent people in the village. What explanation do you have for this?!" Before Hiruzen Sarutobi could even speak, Homura Mitokado couldn't wait to challenge him.

Uchiha Touhuan glanced at the other party with disdain. These two old codgers, who held high positions, only had seniority as their main asset. Uchiha Touhuan had never taken them seriously.

"Does the Hokage think so too?" Uchiha Touhuan asked, looking at Sarutobi Hiruzen.

"Touhuan, the Uchiha's methods are a bit too extreme." Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't explicitly admit it, but he still intended to give Uchiha Touhuan a warning.

"Faced with a cancer like Shimura Danzo and his gang, can we afford to use any other lenient methods? We must strike hard!" Uchiha Touhuan said sternly. "These past few days, some of the things we've investigated so far are truly shocking!"

With that, Uchiha Touhuan took out the criminal record of Shimura Danzo that he had written overnight and placed it on Sarutobi Hiruzen's desk.

"Danzo Shimura, for the sake of my clan's bloodline, deliberately killed 14 Uchiha clan members on the battlefield of the Third Shinobi World War! And that's not all. After the Hokage explicitly prohibited human experimentation, Danzo Shimura colluded with the rogue ninja Orochimaru to kidnap orphans in the village for experiments. The youngest child was only two years old!"

"Are you two advisors going to protect such an inhuman demon and his accomplices?" Uchiha Touhuan looked at Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu. "How can you do this to the Will of Fire, and to the First Hokage's original intention of establishing the village to protect children from the ravages of war?"

“You…” Koharu Utatane was furious, but the accusation that Touken Uchiha had made was too big, so big that even he couldn’t bear it.

"Douhuan, calm down. They don't know what Danzo did." Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed and spoke up to exonerate his two old friends. Then, he picked up Danzo's criminal record from the table.

Looking at the record of Danzo's deeds, even though Hiruzen Sarutobi knew a little about it, he was still dumbfounded. Danzo's audacity far exceeded his imagination.

“These crimes were all confessed to by Yamanaka Fu, a key member of Shimura Danzo’s criminal gang.” Uchiha Touhuan pulled out the dazed Yamanaka Fu beside him and threw him in front of him.

Upon hearing this name, Nara Shikaku, who had remained silent until now, suddenly focused his gaze on Uchiha Touhuan, only to meet Uchiha Touhuan's eyes.

With a faint smile on his lips, Uchiha Touhuan looked at Nara Shikaku and said, "Although there was a slight mishap during the interrogation, as this person attempted to use the Yamanaka clan's secret techniques to counter the Sharingan's genjutsu interrogation, resulting in severe brain damage, he confessed to everything he had done before that."

"Aba... Aba aba!"

Nara Shikaku looked at Yamanaka Fu lying there drooling and sighed. With his intelligence, he naturally understood that this was the Uchiha clan's joint retaliation and warning to the Ino-Shika-Cho clan. After sighing inwardly, he decisively lowered his head. He knew very well that this matter was no longer something he could get involved in. In the power struggle between the higher-ups and the Uchiha, the Ino-Shika-Cho clan would face utter destruction if they were not careful.

"Lord Hokage, to prevent this from happening again, please assign a few Anbu interrogators to assist us. After all, the Security Department does lack professional interrogation methods for dealing with ninjas," Uchiha Touhuan said at this moment.