The Uchiha Clan's Sun

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As time passed, Shimura Danzo's face grew darker and darker, and the reason he had originally used to comfort himself seemed to have really become a consolation!

Taking a deep breath, Danzo Shimura's gaze suddenly sharpened.

"Minato Namikaze, 491 votes!"

"Minato Namikaze, 492 votes!"

"Shimura Danzo, fifty-three votes!"

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As Mitokado Homura continued counting the votes, Shimura Danzo's expression returned to normal; he was simply waiting for the final result.

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"Minato Namikaze, seven hundred votes!"

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Danzo Shimura slowly exhaled a breath of stale air. The outcome was already decided, and there was no need to listen to the vote count anymore!

Although he didn't know why there was such a big gap between him and Minato Namikaze, or who had betrayed him, it didn't matter anymore!

Danzo Shimura slightly raised his head, looked at a tall building several hundred meters away, and subtly pointed with his finger.

"Minato Namikaze, 781 votes!"

"Minato Namikaze, 782 votes!"

"Shimura Danzo, one hundred and thirty-nine votes!"

"boom!!!"

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Just as Mitokado Homura was focused on the ballot, a loud explosion suddenly came from afar!

"That direction...Kushina!"

Everyone present was stunned. Minato Namikaze was the first to react as he watched the fireball rise. He disappeared from the spot in a flash!

Danzo Shimura's lips curled into a sinister smile as he shouted, "Attack!"

The next moment, dozens of figures dressed in the uniforms of the Dark Guard leaped out from all directions and rushed onto the rooftop!

"Everyone stay still! Guards, come out!"

Uchiha Jin shouted loudly and moved his body to retreat away from the rooftop.

Without hesitation, Hiashi Hyuga, who was standing next to Uchiha Jin, followed Uchiha Jin and retreated towards the outside of the rooftop.

The clan leaders on the rooftop hadn't made any rash moves because they didn't know what was going on; they were just cautiously guarding against the 'Anbu ninjas' who suddenly rushed up.

After Uchiha Jin and Hyuga Hiashi made their move, Nara Shikaku's eyes flickered, and he pulled Akimichi Choji and Yamanaka Inoichi beside him and jumped off the rooftop.

Seeing this, the patriarchs of the other families also jumped off the rooftop.

In the blink of an eye, only Shimura Danzo, Sarutobi Hiruzen, Mitokado Homura, and Utatane Koharu remained on the rooftop of the Hokage Building, along with dozens of 'Anbu ninjas'.

"Shimura Danzo, what do you want to do!"

With a serious expression, Hiruzen Sarutobi questioned Danzo Shimura, who was surrounded by the ANBU ninjas.

"What are you doing? Heh, at this point, what else is there to say!" Shimura Danzo sneered and shouted, "Sarutobi Hiruzen, Mitokado Homura, and Utatane Koharu have conspired to betray the village. Their crimes are heinous. Surrender now!"

"Do it!"

As Shimura Danzo spoke, four 'Anbu ninjas' quickly occupied the four corners around the Hokage Building, rapidly forming hand seals!

"Four Purple Sun Formation - Activate!"

In an instant, a deep purple barrier rose up, enveloping the entire Hokage Building!

"Shimura Danzo, you're insane! Hiruzen is the Third Hokage of the village, how could he possibly betray the village!"

As Xiaochun looked at the barrier formed by the Four Purple Suns Formation, her expression changed drastically, and she excitedly shouted.

"So what if you're the Third Hokage? Does that mean the Third Hokage can't betray the village? I have enough evidence to prove that the three of you are incompetent and have sold out the village's interests!"

Danzo Shimura's gaze was icy, but his tone was somewhat flippant as he spoke: "Speaking of which, I am also very puzzled. Why did the Hokage betray the village?"

Mitokado Homura's expression darkened upon hearing this. He said, "Danzo, is it necessary to escalate this to this point? We're all in this together! Just because we're dirty doesn't mean you're clean!"

Mitomon Homura naturally knew what kind of evidence Shimura Danzo was referring to, and his mind could no longer remain calm.

Danzo Shimura said coldly, "I am naturally clean. As for the things I did, hehe, who will know after you are dead?"

Upon hearing this, Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu's expressions changed drastically, finally realizing the reality.

This matter definitely cannot be resolved peacefully!

"Looks like you're determined to go down this path to the bitter end!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi remained calm as he removed his divine robe, revealing his battle attire underneath.

Hiruzen Sarutobi had already prepared for the worst!

"Go, take care of them!"

With a wave of his hand, Shimura Danzo sent dozens of Root ninjas rushing toward Hiruzen Sarutobi and his two companions!

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Beneath the Hokage Building.

"Clan head Uchiha, what exactly is going on?"

Nara Shikaku's expression turned very serious after seeing the Four Purple Sun Formation rise, and he looked at Uchiha Jin and questioned him.

The other ninja clan leaders also looked at Uchiha Jin, wanting someone to speak.

"What? What happened? I don't know either!"

Uchiha Jin shrugged and said, feigning helplessness.

"You don't know?" Nara Shikaku narrowed his eyes and said, "If you don't know why we were told not to make a move, why did you jump down if you didn't know what happened?"

Uchiha Jin chuckled and explained, "Was I wrong to say not to fight? So many people suddenly appeared, I don't know if they're friend or foe, or what they want. Telling everyone not to fight is to distinguish friend from foe, it's the fastest way!"

"As for me jumping down... as the head of the Konoha Police Department, responsible for the security of this Hokage election, of course I have to come down and take charge!"

"Besides, I didn't tell you to jump down with me; you jumped down on your own!"

Nara Shikaku and the others were taken aback upon hearing this. After thinking about it carefully for a moment, it seemed that what Uchiha Jin said was indeed true.

But Nara Shikaku didn't believe such a weak explanation and turned to look at Hyuga Hiashi.

Hiashi Hyuga was the first to jump down after King Uchiha, and it was because of his influence that everyone else subconsciously followed suit.

Seeing this, Hiashi Hyuga's expression remained unchanged as he said, "A wise man doesn't stand under a dangerous wall. The situation up there is so complicated. What's wrong with me taking the initiative to get away?"

"And the most important thing right now isn't holding me and the Uchiha clan leader accountable, but rather who we should help!"

Chapter 273 Arrangement!

Hiashi Hyuga's words hit the nail on the head, and Nara Shikaku and the others frowned.

Although they didn't know what had happened, they had all heard Shimura Danzo's shout just now, so they had a general understanding of the situation: Shimura Danzo was fighting Hiruzen Sarutobi!

"No matter what, Elder Shimura had no reason to resort to vigilante justice! Moreover, Elder Utatane, Elder Mitomon, and Elder Shimura were all Konoha elders and assisted by the Hokage, so Elder Shimura had even less right to handle the matter on his own!"

"So let's separate them first!"

Nara Shikaku understood that this was likely a 'coup' launched by Shimura Danzo, but in such an important situation, he couldn't say anything carelessly or easily define the matter. Therefore, Nara Shikaku decided to stop the situation first before considering anything else.

"How can we stop it? If I'm not mistaken, this should be the Four Purple Sun Formation. It will spontaneously combust upon contact, and it's very difficult to break through from the outside!"

Yamanaka Inoichi spoke with a solemn expression.

"If Minato were still alive, he might be able to find a way using the Flying Thunder God Technique, but Minato is now..."

Choza Akimichi looked at the place where the explosion had come from with a worried expression. The thing that made Minato Namikaze so anxious must be related to Kushina Uzumaki. If something happened to Kushina Uzumaki, then it would be really bad!

Kushina Uzumaki is the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki. Most of the villagers in Konoha are gathered together now. If the Nine-Tails were to cause trouble at this time, it could easily bring incalculable losses to Konoha!

Nara Shikaku had obviously thought of this as well, and looked at Uchiha Jin, saying, "Clan Head Uchiha, putting aside the matter above for now, could you have the Konoha Police Department guide the villagers to the nearest shelter?"

“Of course, this is within the scope of the Konoha Police Department’s duties!” Uchiha Jin nodded and said, “In addition, members of the Konoha Police Department should already be doing this!”

Having made preparations in advance, Uchiha Jin naturally wouldn't let go of this opportunity to gain favor with the Uchiha clan, so he made arrangements beforehand.

The villagers of Konoha are already being evacuated!

Upon hearing this, Nara Shikaku turned to Hyuga Hiashi and said, "Hyuga clan leader, in terms of reconnaissance capabilities, no one in Konoha can compare to your Hyuga clan. Could you have Hizashi lead the reconnaissance team to keep an eye on the situation outside the village, and also look for traces of Jiraiya... and Orochimaru?"

Logically speaking, with such a commotion in the village, Jiraiya and Orochimaru should have noticed it.

But they haven't shown up yet, so they must be held up by something!

At the Jonin meeting three days ago, Orochimaru and Hiruzen Sarutobi had a falling out, so Nara Shikaku thought that Orochimaru was the one who was holding Jiraiya back!

However, this matter was not easy to discuss openly, so Nara Shikaku could only have people find Jiraiya and Orochimaru first!

Hiashi Hyuga did not refuse, saying, "It's only right, I'll arrange it now."

After saying that, Hyuga Hiashi walked to the side, beckoned a Hyuga clan ninja, and began to give instructions in a low voice.

After doing all this, Nara Shikaku looked at Yamanaka Inoichi and Akimichi Choza and said, "Inoichi, Choza, you two go and calm the ninjas down immediately, then lead your men out of the village to prepare for defense!"

"We absolutely cannot gather everyone together at this time!"

Yamanaka Inoichi and Akimichi Choji both nodded and turned around to do as Nara Shikaku instructed without any hesitation.

Only then did Nara Shikaku finally breathe a sigh of relief.

Although we don't know what other arrangements Shimura Danzo made, it seems unlikely that the chaos will escalate further!

but......

Nara Shikaku looked at Uchiha Jin. Although Uchiha Jin pretended to be indifferent, he had a feeling that Uchiha Jin seemed to have known that this would happen all along, and might even have been involved!

It's really not a good time to investigate further right now!

The damage that Danzo Shimura alone could cause to Konoha might be limited, but if you add the Uchiha clan to the mix, then it's hard to say!

Not to mention the Hyuga clan, whose stance is currently unknown!

So let Uchiha Jin keep pretending if he wants to!

"What? Is there a problem with the way Chief Nara is looking at me like that?"

Just then, Uchiha Jin seemed to sense Nara Shikaku's gaze, turned his head and looked at Nara Shikaku with a half-smile, asking him a question.

“No,” Nara Shikaku responded quickly, “I was just wondering if you, Uchiha clan leader, could break this Four Purple Sun Formation, as you are the ‘Red Sun’ who can be compared to Minato and are extremely skilled in Fire Release.”

Uchiha Jin shook his head and said, "This Four Purple Sun Formation is a barrier technique. I don't understand barrier techniques. The only way to break it is to use a powerful ninjutsu to force it open!"

"I might try it elsewhere, but this is the Hokage Building, the center of the village, the most prosperous place in the village!"

"Using powerful ninjutsu here could cause immense damage to the village, a consequence neither of us can afford!"

Nara Shikaku nodded silently upon hearing this. Uchiha Jin's answer was reasonable, and he didn't say anything more.

Uchiha Jin smiled and continued, "The Nara clan chief doesn't need to worry too much. After all, Hiruzen Sarutobi is known as the strongest Hokage. A mere Danzo Shimura might not cause him any trouble!"

Nara Shikaku narrowed his eyes upon hearing this, sensing a different meaning in Uchiha Jin's tone!

It seems that Uchiha Jin and Shimura Danzo might not be in cahoots!

"Let's hope so! Let's move to another spot; we can't see clearly up here!"

Nara Shikaku took a deep breath, and after speaking, he immediately leaped to the roof of a nearby tall building.

Standing below the Hokage Building, they couldn't really see what was happening on the rooftop; they could only hear some sounds of intense fighting.

Uchiha Jin, having no objection, followed Nara Shikaku to his new location. The other ninja clan leaders also followed suit.

At this moment, the battle within the Four Purple Sun Formation was no longer confined to the rooftop and had entered a fierce stage!

"Fire Release: Fire Dragon Flame Bullet!"

"Wind Escape·Big Breakthrough!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi and Koharu Utatane worked together, one using Fire Release and the other using Wind Release, instantly unleashing a sea of ​​fire that burned several Root ninjas who rushed up to ashes!