Traveling through Naruto with Heroes of Might and Magic.

In the two weeks leading up to this, the most important task is, of course, to complete the upgrade of the ancient tree.

However, his failure to agree immediately sent a signal to the Konoha leadership—no matter what, I am no longer someone who can be deployed at will!

If the captain of the Shadow Guard can abandon his post so easily, then... his status as a Konoha Jonin doesn't really matter.

"..."

Princess Tianxin nodded as if she understood, feeling that the human world was truly wonderful.

Let's not even talk about that "humble" old man from before.

Even this teenager in front of her... she couldn't see through him.

……

Chapter 273 Uchiha Visits

A week later...

It was another lush and verdant morning.

The tranquility outside the Death Forest was shattered by a noisy and hostile commotion.

More than thirty ninjas, dressed in dark-colored high-necked clothing—the representative attire of the Uchiha clan—appeared menacingly outside the maze, led by Uchiha Setsuna.

Although they weren't carrying any obvious weapons, their undisguised chilling aura made it clear that they were up to no good.

"Ok!"

Uchiha Setsuna nodded to the person behind him.

The Uchiha Chunin behind him activated his two-tomoe spells, observed the weak points in the illusion, stepped forward, and shouted with all his might:

"The Uchiha clan, in accordance with clan regulations, has come to retrieve our Jonin. We request Jonin Qingwu to immediately hand over Shisui!"

"Shisui is a genius of my Uchiha clan. His injuries should be carefully cared for by the clan. It is none of the business of outsiders! Hand him over immediately, or don't blame us for being impolite!"

The sound, like a thunderclap, rolled deep into the territory, echoing repeatedly and instantly shattering the tranquility of Konoha's morning.

This also alerted Qingwu and Tianxin Shenji, who were playing shogi in their territory, as well as Tianzang and Shisui, who were watching from the sidelines.

Snapped!

The crisp sound of the chess piece landing on the chessboard paused slightly.

Qingwu's hand, which was holding her son's, stopped in mid-air. Her brows furrowed almost imperceptibly for a moment before relaxing, as if she had only heard a few annoying birdsongs.

He slammed the chess piece onto the board, scattering the other pieces that had been neatly arranged. "That's enough for today."

Princess Tianxin glanced at the chessboard and said, "Lord Qingwu's chess skills... are becoming more and more exquisite. I didn't even notice this move of secretly plotting against Chencang."

Upon hearing this, Qingwu blushed. Although he used a patting motion while Tianxin Shenji used a gentle push, he simply couldn't win.

Having nothing to do lately, he started looking for fun, and shogi (Japanese chess) was one of them.

However, compared to Princess Tianxin, he was truly a terrible chess player.

"Cough, Tianxin, your mind is being disturbed by external things."

Qingwu forced a smile, picked up the teacup next to him, and took a sip to cover up his embarrassment.

Neither of them paid any attention to the increasingly loud shouting outside.

But Tianzang and Shisui could not remain so calm.

Tianzang's face darkened, and a hint of anger at being disturbed flashed in his eyes.

Shisui's body stiffened slightly, his hands clenched and unclenched repeatedly, his remaining left eye filled with pain, guilt, and helplessness.

What was bound to happen, happened...

“Captain…” Shisui’s voice was bitter.

"It's alright." Qingwu put down his teacup, stood up, and patted Zhishui's shoulder: "You stay here. Tianzang, stay with Zhishui. Tianxin, come with me to take a look."

In fact, they weren't surprised. From the day Shisui was left behind, they had anticipated this day would come.

What I didn't expect was that the Uchiha would come to my door in such a fierce and ruthless way.

"Captain!!" Tianzang exclaimed urgently, "They've come with ill intentions, and they outnumber us..."

"Too many people!?" Qingwu laughed. "In my territory, what good are a lot of people? Listen to me, stay here. Tianxin, let's go."

Tianxin Shenji nodded silently and followed behind Qingwu. The two walked slowly toward the edge of the territory.

"Captain, I..."

Shisui, standing behind him, seemed about to say something.

Qingwu waved his hand behind him, implying something, and said, "Tianzang, Zhishui's eyes haven't adjusted yet, don't let him wander around."

"!!" Tenzo was taken aback, and then he realized... The captain probably didn't want Shisui to face this difficult situation.

"I understand." Tianzang stopped insisting on following and agreed.

……

Soon, Qingwu and Tianxin Shenji arrived at the edge of the illusion.

Through the flowing, pale mist, one could see more than thirty Uchiha ninjas outside, their expressions cold and their eyes filled with arrogance and hostility.

The two continued walking without stopping.

tread!

Upon seeing Qingwu appear, the noise outside subsided slightly.

Uchiha Setsuna's sinister old eyes were fixed on Qingwu. His three-tomoe jade was already activated, and his scarlet pupils were filled with fear, as well as... a trace of suppressed madness.

"Thousand-Handed Green Wutong!!"

Uchiha Setsuna stepped forward, deliberately raising his voice to project an imposing presence and seize the initiative:

"I, Uchiha Setsuna, on behalf of the entire Uchiha clan, formally demand that you immediately hand over my clan's Uchiha Shisui!"

Otherwise, it would be a blatant violation of the village rules and a provocation against the Uchiha clan, and the consequences would be borne by the perpetrator!

He was unaware that the Third Hokage had personally apologized, or rather, no one in Konoha, except for the Shadow Guards who were present that day, knew about it.

For more than two months, the relationship between Qingwu and the village has deteriorated, giving the Uchiha a certain amount of confidence.

At this point, they started using village rules to pressure people.

Qingwu remained calm, his gaze sweeping over the crowd as if he were watching a group of comical actors.

"Hand them over?"

Qingwu spoke slowly, her voice carrying a nonchalant indifference:

"Shisui is my teammate. He is seriously injured and is recuperating at my home. You are blocking my doorway, shouting and disturbing the patient. Is this the etiquette and rules of the Uchiha clan?"

"Soliciting nonsense!" Beside Uchiha Setsuna, another elder with a stern face, Uchiha Eighth Hokage, shouted sharply:

“Shisui’s surname is Uchiha. He was born a member of the Uchiha clan, and even in death, he will remain a member of the Uchiha clan! His fate should be decided by the clan!”

"What right do you, an outsider, have to detain my clansmen? If you don't hand them over today, you will be making an enemy of the entire Uchiha clan!"

"You cannot trample on the rules of Konoha like this!"

Even though the Uchiha clan has been driven to the margins by Konoha, this guy still ridiculously uses the village to intimidate others.

"Oh? To make an enemy of the entire Uchiha clan?"

Qingwu chuckled as if he had heard something amusing: "What a big compliment. Too bad, I, Senju Qingwu, do not need to consider the opinions of your Uchiha clan."

"you--!!"

Uchiha Hachimoku was stunned for a moment, not expecting Qingwu's response to be so forceful.

"And... the rules of Konoha?"

Qingwu slowly took a step forward, and as he did, the mist at the edge of the forest seemed to suddenly boil.

Energy mist surged, and countless points of light scattered like startled fireflies, causing a noticeable tremor in the ground.

Behind them, several withered wooden guards, who had been stationed on the perimeter, suddenly surrounded them with heavy steps, their massive bodies casting suffocating shadows.

This is true power, far superior to the deliberate pretense of Uchiha Setsuna.

The invisible pressure made all the Uchiha ninjas feel a tightness in their chests, as if they were being crushed by a boulder, and even the flow of chakra became difficult.

Some of the weaker Uchiha Chunin were already pale-faced, staggering backward, their eyes filled with horror.

"The rules of Konoha are only the rules when I abide by them!"

Qingwu's voice rang out again, "You need to understand one thing: here, my rules are the only rules!"

He raised his right hand, his index finger lightly touching the ground, tracing an invisible line:

"Anyone who crosses this line is considered an intruder! And for intruders, I have only one rule—"

His gaze, sharp as lightning, swept across every Uchiha face, whether filled with anger or fear, and he declared with absolute clarity: "Unauthorized entry will result in death!!"

The last sentence, like the pronouncement of death, carried a chilling intent that penetrated to the very soul, striking the hearts of every Uchiha.

In an instant, the air seemed to freeze.

All the Uchiha, including Setsuna and the Eighth Hokage, felt a chill run up their tailbone and straight to the top of their head.

The names of people, the shadows of trees, and the reputation of Qingwu as a "natural disaster" were earned step by step on the battlefield.

They had no doubt that the calm-looking boy in front of them would actually dare to make a move... after all, he had killed Danzo.

They had no doubt that Qian Shou Qingwu truly possessed the power to annihilate them all here.

But... even the pressure from Konoha isn't working? Is this person truly without any scruples?

The Eighth Hokage of Uchiha was so frightened by this undisguised intimidation that his face turned pale and his lips trembled, but he dared not utter any more threats.

The other Uchiha members remained silent, and some of the younger members had already shown signs of backing down.

"..."

Uchiha Setsuna's face was so dark it was almost dripping with water, his three-tomoe Sharingan spinning wildly, his shock, anger and humiliation reaching their peak.

Before he arrived, he never expected that Senju Seigo would be so tough on the Uchiha.