The Uchiha Clan's Sun

Chapter 297 My fate is in my own hands, not in the heavens!

"Why is this happening! With a formidable enemy at hand, they still have the mind to fight amongst themselves. When did the old man and his ilk become so short-sighted!"

Jiraiya simply couldn't understand how things had come to this.

What could have been easily resolved with concerted effort turned into internal strife, resulting in such a significant loss!

"Shortsighted? Heh, you're wrong about that. Hiruzen Sarutobi and the others have a much longer-term vision!"

Uchiha Jin snorted coldly and said, "Because no one from my Uchiha clan showed up on the night of the Nine-Tails' attack, we have become the target of everyone's criticism!"

"Hiruzen Sarutobi and his gang also used the excuse of the Konoha Guard's dereliction of duty to relocate my Uchiha clan's territory to the edge of the village during the land redistribution, almost to the very edge of the village!"

"The reputation of my Uchiha clan plummeted in the village, and from then on we were suppressed and ostracized everywhere!"

Jiraiya was taken aback upon hearing this, and frowned, saying, "How could this be? Wasn't your Uchiha clan ordered by the Hokage to stay away from supporting the clan when it was surrounded by Root?"

"Who knows? What you're saying is just the opinion of one of the Uchiha clans. Who among those villagers who have just survived such a calamity would listen to your explanation?" Uchiha Jin shook his head and said, "Besides, which Hokage's order are you talking about? The Fourth Hokage who just died, or the Third Hokage who has already stepped down?"

"My Uchiha clan is not good with words, nor do we bother to explain anything, so we let Hiruzen Sarutobi and the others play us like puppets!"

Uchiha Jin's words were half true and half false, and he concealed the important fact that the Sharingan was reflected in the Nine-Tails' eyes. This was mainly to highlight the 'cunning' of Hiruzen Sarutobi and his group.

Since he had no intention of recruiting Jiraiya, Uchiha Jin naturally had no intention of opening up to him; he would just try to deceive him.

After a pause, Uchiha Jin continued, "In the following years, the conflict between the Uchiha clan and the village became increasingly serious. The Uchiha clan did try to alleviate the conflict, and in doing so, we even gave up many benefits that the Uchiha clan was rightfully entitled to."

"But the facts tell us that repeated tolerance is useless; it will only make people take advantage of us!"

Upon hearing this, Tsunade frowned slightly and interrupted Uchiha Jin, saying, "Don't make it sound like the responsibility for this matter lies entirely with the village. I know your Uchiha situation; how many people can put up with your arrogant personalities!"

"It's perfectly normal for the villagers to be afraid of you!"

"Besides, the Konoha Police Department is doing work that offends people. If you really want to change things, why don't you just hand over the power of the Konoha Police Department?"

The problem between the Uchiha clan and the villagers of Konoha has a long history. In Tsunade's opinion, if the Uchiha clan had handed over the power of the Konoha Guard earlier, things would not have developed to this point!

"Hand it over? Heh, you make it sound so easy!" Uchiha Jin sneered, "I'd like to ask who gave us the authority of the Konoha Police Department?"

Tsunade was stunned by what she heard, and opened her mouth but couldn't say a word.

Everyone knows that the concept of the Konoha Police Department was proposed by the Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju, who was also her great-grandfather. What could Tsunade say?

Uchiha Jin didn't expect Tsunade to say anything, and said directly, "The Konoha Police Department is a restraint used to control my Uchiha clan. Is it something that can be thrown away so easily?"

"Heh, when it comes to cunning, who can outsmart that inherently evil Thousand-Handed White Hair!"

"Unfortunately, by the time we realized something was wrong, it was too late!"

Tsunade felt a surge of anger at Uchiha Jin's disrespect towards Senju Tobirama, but she couldn't refute it.

With her political acumen, she vaguely realized that the existence of the Konoha Police Department was a trap set by her second grandfather for the Uchiha clan, but the Uchiha clan was foolishly enjoying it.

Now that someone in the Uchiha clan has seen the problem, it's only right that they scold Tobirama Senju.

Uchiha Jin ignored Tsunade and continued, "When resentment and dissatisfaction accumulate to a certain level, they will transform into anger!"

"Most of the Uchiha clan have decided to seize power by force and launch an armed coup!"

"However, the strongest fighters in the Uchiha clan were not of one mind. One was misled and crippled, while the other two still harbored illusions about the village and wanted to resolve the conflict peacefully."

As Uchiha Jin spoke, he waved his hand, and the scene before Jiraiya, Tsunade, and Orochimaru changed again, beginning to unfold some images.

Inside the secret chamber of the Nakagawa Shrine, the Uchiha clan members were in a state of heightened agitation, while Fugaku Uchiha, seated at the head of the table, was trying to smooth things over and calm his clansmen down.

After several such meetings, Fugaku Uchiha, the head of the Uchiha clan, could no longer suppress the emotions of his clansmen and finally decided on the idea of ​​an armed coup!

Meanwhile, on the other side, Uchiha Shisui knelt before the Konoha F4, truthfully reporting the current state of the Uchiha clan, revealing everything about them!

Finally, Uchiha Shisui also told Hiruzen Sarutobi about the abilities of his Mangekyou Sharingan and his plan to use Kotoamatsukami to change Fugaku Uchiha's mind!

'However, what Uchiha Shisui didn't notice was that although Sarutobi Hiruzen was agreeing with him, the look in Hiruzen's eyes was full of apprehension!'

Later, one evening, Shimura Danzo lured Uchiha Shisui out alone. After a brief chat, he launched a surprise attack on Uchiha Shisui!

'Uchiha Shisui's strength far surpassed that of Shimura Danzo, but he was unaware of Izanagi's existence. He was ambushed by Danzo, losing one of his Mangekyou Sharingan eyes and being hunted down by a group of Root ninjas!'

After breaking through the encirclement using Susanoo, Uchiha Shisui met Uchiha Itachi. However, perhaps not wanting to become the catalyst for conflict between his clan and the village, or perhaps because he saw no hope and was utterly disillusioned with the village, Uchiha Shisui entrusted everything to Uchiha Itachi and then chose to commit suicide!

Itachi Uchiha inherited Shisui Uchiha's Sharingan and his mission, becoming a double agent between the village and his clan.

'But unlike Shisui Uchiha, who placed the village and his clan on equal footing, Itachi Uchiha, under Hiruzen Sarutobi's influence, had his balance tipped!'

'No, Itachi Uchiha's heart never tipped in favor of the clan, but rather in favor of a few specific individuals within it!'

'So when Shimura Danzo separated a member of the Uchiha clan from his own, Itachi Uchiha's resolve immediately tipped in favor of the village!'

'While the Uchiha rebellion would cause immense damage to the village, given the village's strength, the Uchiha clan has absolutely no chance of success. There are only two possible outcomes: the entire Uchiha clan will be wiped out, or the village, severely weakened, will be vulnerable to attack from other villages, leading to war.'

"This is what Shimura Danzo told Itachi, and he promised Itachi that if he personally intervened, Itachi's younger brother, Sasuke, could live!"

Then one night, Itachi Uchiha found a mysterious masked man and raised his sword against the Uchiha clan, sparing no one—ninja, civilian, old, weak, women, or children!

'Meanwhile, Fugaku Uchiha, the head of the Uchiha clan, sat kneeling in his home, his Mangekyou Sharingan gleaming, awaiting his execution!'

......

"So that's what happened with the Uchiha clan!" Uchiha Jin smiled meaningfully and said, "The order came from Shimura Danzo, but the ones who carried out the attack were 'our own' Uchiha, and all losses were minimized!"

"Truly worthy of being the scheme of the strongest Hokage in history!"

Jiraiya and Tsunade remained silent upon hearing this. What could they possibly say about this matter?

Comforting Uchiha Jin? But the Uchiha clan was wiped out, what's the use of these words of comfort!

To defend Hiruzen Sarutobi and the others?

Their excuses are so convincing that even they themselves don't believe them!

Leaving aside Jiraiya, Tsunade herself left the village and wandered around outside precisely because she couldn't stand some of Hiruzen Sarutobi's methods!

Seeing this, Uchiha Jin added, "You don't need to look like that. Those things haven't happened yet, and they won't happen again. Everything has changed!"

Upon hearing this, Jiraiya and Tsunade realized that what they had just seen were only things that would happen in the 'future', and whether this 'future' was even real was still questionable!

However, Uchiha Jin's genjutsu was so realistic that they didn't react for a moment.

At this moment, Orochimaru spoke up and asked, "Hehe, King, I have a little question. Why wasn't there a scene of yourself in the future you just showed?"

Jiraiya and Tsunade were startled upon hearing this, only then realizing that, just as Orochimaru had said, there was no existence of himself in the future shown by Uchiha Jin!

It's important to know that Uchiha Jin is currently the head of the Uchiha clan and the head of the Konoha Police Department. He is incredibly strong and shows signs of becoming the strongest person in Konoha Village!

Such an important person cannot be completely forgotten in the future!

This is weird!

Uchiha Jin remained calm and said indifferently, "There's nothing to say. It's just that the original me died in the Third Shinobi World War, so naturally I wouldn't exist in the future!"

"But because of some special reason, I saw a vision of the future, and thus avoided death!"

"Therefore, my existence is the best proof that the future can be changed!"

"I control my own life!"

Uchiha Jin's eyes turned blood red, and an overwhelming aura suddenly erupted, causing the entire genjutsu space to shake violently!

Jiraiya: "..."

Orochimaru licked his lips: "As expected of King Jin, his aura makes me feel like I'm facing a legendary ninja demon!"

Tsunade: "The Uchiha are truly born evil..."

The three had different thoughts. After regaining their senses, Tsunade and Jiraiya became even more wary of Uchiha Jin, while Orochimaru's eyes gleamed, and it was unclear what he was thinking.

Uchiha Jin suppressed his aura and, ignoring the three's thoughts, said, "Let's continue!"

With that, Uchiha Jin waved his hand, and the scene in front of Jiraiya, Orochimaru, and Tsunade changed once again.

In a dimly lit laboratory, Orochimaru was calmly conducting experiments on a corpse on an operating table...

"Orochimaru, you bastard!"

Upon witnessing this scene, Tsunade was filled with rage and gritted her teeth in fury.

Orochimaru, however, remained completely calm and showed no intention of explaining.

Uchiha Jin said, "Why are you so angry? You should know that it was your good teacher who led Orochimaru-senpai down this path!"

Before Tsunade could answer, the scene before them changed again.

The Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, led a group of Anbu members into the laboratory. After a brief exchange and a fight, Orochimaru fled Konoha and became an S-rank rogue ninja.

Time flew by, and when the scene froze again, Orochimaru had changed into the Kazekage's attire and arrived in Konoha to participate in the Chunin Exams.

"After Sasuke Uchiha's battle with Gaara, Orochimaru launched the Konoha Uprising, taking Hiruzen Sarutobi hostage and jumping onto the rooftop."

Orochimaru's four subordinates activated the Four Purple Sun Formation, keeping the Konoha ANBU ninja outside the formation and beginning their one-on-one duel with Hiruzen Sarutobi!

All of this development is remarkably similar to the coup d'état launched by Danzo Shimura today, only the people and the location have changed!

Tsunade covered her forehead; she really didn't know what to say.

It's one thing for those Konoha ANBU ninjas to be absent, but none of the other three members of Konoha F4 showed up either. Tsunade even saw several elite Jonin from Konoha, such as Kakashi Hatake and Might Guy, clearing out the underlings and watching the battle in the Chunin Exams arena!

None of the clan leaders or ninjas from the major clans in Konoha Village showed up!

Not a single person had any intention of saving Hiruzen Sarutobi!

Is Hiruzen Sarutobi really that unpopular?

"Where am I? Where am I?" Jiraiya looked at Uchiha Jin and asked excitedly, "Didn't you say I was watching the game too? Where am I?"

Jiraiya still couldn't quite believe that he would stand by and watch Hiruzen Sarutobi die, so he was eager to get an answer.

With a wave of his hand, Uchiha Jin changed the scene they saw once again.

This time, the scene shifts to the edge of Konoha Village, where Jiraiya is standing on a giant toad carrying two swords, fighting a three-headed serpent!

Jiraiya: "..."

Jiraiya was speechless. He recognized the giant toad carrying two swords; it was Gamahiro from Mount Myōboku, a being on par with the toad boss and capable of going toe-to-toe with Manda from Snake Grounds. Yet now it was being held back by a three-headed snake!

Not to mention that he himself is with Gamahiro!

Jiraiya understood that the version of himself in the scene was indeed just dawdling! He had truly given up on Hiruzen Sarutobi!

Chapter 298 The Deaths of the Minato Couple!

"Jiraiya, you've gone a bit overboard with this act! Although this three-headed giant snake looks extraordinary, it doesn't have the slightest trace of sage magic on it. In Ryuchi Cave, it's probably just a cannon fodder snake that doesn't even deserve a name."

"You could have easily defeated this giant snake with a single ninjutsu, yet you couldn't take it down even when you teamed up with Gamabunta. Who are you trying to fool!"

After seeing the scene clearly, Tsunade let out a disdainful snort, clearly dissatisfied with Jiraiya's clumsy acting.

Jiraiya chuckled awkwardly and said, "Don't take it too seriously, whether it's true or not is another matter!"

As he spoke, Jiraiya glanced at Uchiha Jin, hoping that Uchiha Jin would give him an explanation.

Although Uchiha Jin had indeed shown him a lot of the dirty things Hiruzen Sarutobi had done, Jiraiya knew that this was not enough to make him stand by and watch Hiruzen Sarutobi die!

After all, Jiraiya was not unaware of Hiruzen Sarutobi's political tactics. Although Jiraiya had some reservations about them, Hiruzen Sarutobi had treated him well in any way. He was not exactly obliging, but he was certainly very caring. So even if Hiruzen Sarutobi was wrong, Jiraiya knew he couldn't just stand by and watch him die!

Uchiha Jin shook his head and said, "How would I know what you're thinking? But..."

Uchiha Jin thought for a moment, then waved his hand again and said, "I think it's because of this!"

The scene before them changed again, and they found themselves in a dark mountain forest!

With a whoosh, a colossal beast, as large as a mountain, suddenly appeared in the jungle, its hurricane snapping nearby trees in half!

The next moment, with another whoosh, a blond man carrying an infant and a weak red-haired woman appeared beside the giant beast.

"This was... the night of the Nine-Tails' rampage?"

Jiraiya watched this scene with a trembling voice, instinctively clenching his fists.

"That's right, keep watching!"

Uchiha Jin watched this scene with a heavy heart. He offered no explanation, simply telling the others to continue watching.

The story continues in the scene. Kushina Uzumaki uses the Adamantine Sealing Chains to bind the Nine-Tails. Minato Namikaze, disregarding Kushina's objections, prepares to use the Reaper Death Seal and the Eight Trigrams Sealing Seal to separate and seal the Nine-Tails into himself and Naruto Uzumaki.

Then the Nine-Tails attacked, and Minato and his wife used their bodies to shield Naruto from its claws, bidding him their final farewell.

"Naruto..."