Naruto: I upgraded my bloodline limit using chakra.

"I absolutely disagree with humiliating them in this way!"

Danzo knew.

If the Yamanaka clan were to obtain information about Root, then the village would learn of the clandestine activities they had undertaken, including Orochimaru's various forbidden experiments.

Even if Danzo is a high-ranking advisor to Konoha, Hiruzen won't be able to protect him then.

All eyes were on them.

All of it fell on Hiruzen.

Hiruzen is the shadow of the village.

Only he can decide how this matter will go!

Hiruzen took a deep drag of his cigarette and slowly exhaled.

"The Yamanaka clan's mind-reading ability can only be used to obtain information from enemies, and it cannot be used to treat the heroes of Root. However, Captain Fugaku's suspicion is not without reason."

"How about this, I propose that this Root ninja be handed over to the interrogation team for torture? What do you think?"

"I agree!" Danzo was the first to agree.

To avoid intelligence leaks.

Danzo placed the "Tongue Calamity Seal" on the tongue of every Root ninja.

This cursed seal prevented Root from revealing Danzo's secrets, and even Konoha's renowned interrogation ninjas couldn't extract any information from it.

“We agree too!” The other two senior advisors echoed in agreement.

Hiruzen looked at Fugaku and asked, "Captain Fugaku, what do you think of my suggestion?"

Chapter 21 Fugaku's Wrath (Please add to your favorites and continue reading, thank you!)

Because some of the Root's shady dealings were done by Danzo at Hiruzen Sarutobi's behest, Yamanaka Inoichi disagreed with getting involved and surprisingly joined forces with Danzo.

Fugaku slowly raised his head, staring at Hiruzen with disbelief, his lips moving.

I want to speak.

But I don't know where to begin.

Fugaku knew that Danzo and his advisors, Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado, would maintain a consistent opinion.

But what I didn't expect was...

Hiruzen Sarutobi, the Hokage of Konoha, actually colluded with the corrupt officials, unable to distinguish right from wrong.

Can't believe it!

Fugaku left without saying a word and walked towards the door.

This was an extremely disrespectful act to the Konoha leadership, but Fugaku did not feel anything was wrong with it.

Such are the high-ranking officials of Konoha.

Why should he respect me?

They don't deserve it!

At this moment, the gentle Fugaku's inner thoughts completely changed.

He used to be a moderate member of the Uchiha clan. Faced with the village's increasing pressure, he chose to be tolerant and compromise.

Faced with requests from radical factions within the clan, he chose to give ambiguous replies and handle the situation in order to ease the conflict between the village and the Uchiha clan.

But it seems...

Everything he did went unappreciated.

All that was done was in vain.

Such a Konoha is not worthy of his respect or reliance.

Only strength can earn the respect of everyone for the Uchiha clan!

"Uchiha Fugaku, how dare you disrespect the Hokage! How dare you!" Koharu Utatane, with her fiery temper, shouted angrily on the spot.

Fugaku stood with his hands behind his back, spoke calmly, his words tinged with sarcasm.

"The Hokage's suggestion is excellent; Fugaku agrees."

"If there is nothing else, Fugaku will take his leave."

There's no point in staying here anymore.

Fugaku walked straight towards the door.

Kakashi suddenly blocked his way and said coldly, "Captain Fugaku, I expect you to respect the Hokage!"

Fugaku, who was staring at Kakashi, suddenly laughed, his scarlet eyes meeting Kakashi's directly, which made Kakashi tremble.

"Kakashi, think about who gave you the Sharingan."

After saying that, Fugaku pushed open the door and went out, ignoring the stunned Kakashi.

The sun outside was so bright it was almost blinding.

The room was dark and gloomy.

At this moment, Kakashi felt as if his heart had been struck by a giant hammer, and the long-buried memories in his heart surged up like a raging storm.

Fugaku's words reminded him of Obito, who was killed by Iwa ninja using Earth Release techniques while trying to save him.

"This Uchiha Fugaku has gone too far! Hiruzen, you must remove him from his position as police captain!"

The other three, however, remained surprisingly silent.

They know.

If the mountain tribe really comes to interrogate...

The final result will definitely be that Root attacks the Uchiha clan without any reason.

It would be terrible if this got out.

That's why the Konoha leadership rejected the proposal.

otherwise.

If Fugaku kills a Root Jonin, he will definitely be dealt with according to the village's rules.

This can be considered a compromise.

Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado left, leaving only Hiruzen and Danzo in the arena.

"There are only the two of us here. Tell me, why did you capture those two Uchiha kids?"

Danzo is Hiruzen's bond.

Although the two sometimes disagreed.

Take, for example, the issue of jinchūriki (human spirit mediums).

However, the emotional bond and friendship between the two remained very strong.

One year ago, after Hitachi's wife, Sarutobi Biwako, passed away.

Hiruzen could only truly trust this old friend.

Danzo didn't offer much explanation, he simply said...

"The Uchiha are ultimately a menace. In-depth research on them can yield valuable intelligence."

"Everything I do is always for the village."

Danzo directly admitted it.

His answer was very insightful and well-positioned.

From the village's perspective, this prevented Hiruzen from blaming him, and the latter sighed silently upon hearing this.

Inside the meeting room.

Only swirling smoke...

...

After leaving the Hokage Building.

Fugaku felt very depressed.

I'm very angry.

The Root organization clearly wanted to kidnap the Uchiha clan without any reason; the facts are already laid out. Why then do they say there's "insufficient evidence"?

Hiruzen was extremely lenient towards Danzo.

The actions of the Konoha leadership will ultimately harm the entire village.

Fugaku returned home.

Genba and Itachi were found to be there.

He sighed deeply, somewhat unable to meet their gazes.

After all, he hasn't been able to get justice for the two of them yet.

Fugaku forced a smile and asked, "Are you all alright?"

Xuan Ye frowned, and instead of answering the question, asked, "Clan Chief, what was the result?"

Although he already had a guess in his heart, Gen Ye also wanted to know if the truth was as he expected.

Fugaku smiled wryly and said, "The evidence is insufficient. Hand it over to the interrogation team."

"Just as I thought." Xuan Ye pursed his lips, his face expressionless.

If the interrogation team handles it, the outcome will ultimately be decided by the Konoha leadership.

"Why!?" The two were surprised, but Itachi's reaction was even more intense.

He clenched his fists tightly, his eyes filled with resentment.

Itachi could clearly sense it.

Those Root ninjas could really kill him and Genba.

If Fugaku hadn't suddenly appeared, they would have been captured and taken back to the Root Group long ago.

Whether we live or die at that time.

Everything is controlled by the root.

Thinking about this...

A surge of intense anger welled up from the depths of Itachi's heart.

Isn't the Will of Fire about protecting children?

Why would the Root organization target him and Genye?

What kind of Will of Fire is this?

Fugaku patted Itachi's head, speaking with a mixture of guilt and a promise.

"Since Konoha refuses to give the Uchiha people justice, then I will seek justice for you!"

"I will make the roots pay the price soon!"

...

sunset.

Kakashi left work early today.

While there's still plenty of time.

Kakashi went to Ino's flower shop and bought two bouquets of flowers.

After a while.

He arrived at the Konoha Cemetery, and then at the graves of Obito Uchiha and Rin Nohara, where he offered flowers.

This afternoon.