Konoha: Uchiha Extremists? Offering Loyalty!

Chapter 82 Danzo and the First Flame: A Clash of Titans

Hiruzen Sarutobi hoped that Danzo Shimura would return to the village, so that he could share some of the pressure from the Senju clan.

seriously.

He always thought that the Thousand Hands were nothing special.

Even for a powerful clan that has a history dating back to the Warring States period, times have changed, and they still need to lie low and bide their time!

The new era is the era of 'shadows'; old artifacts from the Warring States period can no longer have much impact.

Isn't the Uchiha clan a perfect example?

How weakened has the clan that was once on par with the Senju become?

Among the younger generation, not a single one has displayed 'shadow' level talent!

Unfortunately, Hiruzen Sarutobi guessed wrong; your grandpa is still your grandpa!

The Senju were not the Uchiha clans fighting amongst themselves; they were a behemoth that produced two Hokage.

Through wind and rain, a generation followed the First Hokage, inheriting his spirit and facing many tough challenges!

Back then, Madara Uchiha attacked the village with the Nine-Tails, Hashirama Senju was on the verge of death at the Valley of the End, and Tobirama Senju led the team in a fierce battle... The Senju group had never been afraid of anyone, so why would they be afraid of a mud monkey jumping around like you?

However, due to Mito Uzumaki's influence, they did not take the initiative to step forward.

What now?

Sarutobi and Senju, almost right there in the village, arrayed their troops and began fighting face-to-face.

Then let's not be shy!

The middle-aged monkey realized for the first time just how efficient the people who supported him back then really were!

Just as Hiruzen Sarutobi arrived at the scene, Naejima Senju arrived with a few old guys.

Along with them came the heads of various small and medium-sized ninja clans!

Out of trust in the First Hokage, they joined Konoha and became staunch supporters of the Senju lineage.

Unlike large clans such as the Senju, Uchiha, and Hyuga, the ninjas of small and medium-sized clans rely on one or two trump cards or secret techniques to establish themselves in Konoha. They believe that the village would not covet such things.

Small families with no family fortune settled in Konoha, valuing the relatively safe environment and the more enlightened ninja academy system, which made it easier to plan a future for their descendants.

Ultimately, it all comes down to three words: security.

However, looking at the corpses of stinging ants scattered all over the ground, there was a ninja lying dead with no wounds on his body.

My sense of security has vanished!

"Am I seeing things? That corpse looks like a child from the orphanage in the east of the village?"

"He's dead. He died researching the Uchiha clan's summoning techniques."

"No, why? He died just for researching ninjutsu? That's too cruel!"

"Tch, well said! Hurry up and donate your family's ninjutsu so I can see it!"

Several Senju clan ninjas lingered around the ninjas from the smaller clans, whispering about what had happened ahead.

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Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes nearly turned green with envy as he listened to the doubts raised by his clan's ninja.

Our core base has been compromised!

But he can't personally step in and criticize.

Otherwise, it would just become a farce?

He had to admit that the Senju family's reaction speed was too fast.

After the signal flare exploded, they reacted quickly, inviting allies to gather, but they also lost the chance to suppress the incident.

Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't help but wonder, was Danzo really the one who researched the stinging ants?

Could it be a trap set by the Senju and Uchiha clans?

Even more frightening is that the Anbu did not stop the Senju's actions.

Coincidence? Mole?

Thinking about this, he couldn't help but feel a little tired; he had underestimated the Thousand Hands.

Danzo, Danzo, can't you take a break from causing trouble?

Having just returned to the village, it's one thing to be so impatient, but what's the point of getting caught red-handed so soon after causing trouble?

If we act more cautiously, we won't be caught out.

Just then, Shimura Danzo rushed over, his face stiff with an unyielding expression, cursing inwardly.

The base we just got, we hadn't even had a chance to get used to it, and we lost one!

"Lord Danzo has arrived!"

A circle of ninjas stood around the perimeter, all looking behind them. Only Elder Chu Huo stood at the very front, too lazy to even glance at them.

Upon hearing this, everyone made way, and Hiruzen Sarutobi and Naejima Senju went ahead to enter the base to investigate.

Only the first flame of the Uchiha clan remained.

Before Shimura Danzo even arrived, his cold voice boomed, "Uchiha Hatsukoi, what are you doing? Ignoring village regulations and recklessly releasing signal flares, is the Uchiha planning another rebellion?"

These words are indeed quite damaging.

Because the Uchiha clan really did rebel!

If you call a tall person "shorty," they won't really get angry because they know they're not short.

If you call a short person "shorty," he might actually get angry!

Don't hit someone in the face, because it hurts their self-esteem!

On the other hand, if Danzo were facing a traditional Uchiha clan member, that statement might have been true.

He created chaos and conveniently covered up his coveting of ninjutsu.

Unfortunately, the person he was about to face was the shrewd and calculating Uchiha Hata, who couldn't figure things out!

"Oh, isn't this Danzo Shimura, the Hokage's assistant?" Elder Chu Huo didn't respond at all, instead speaking sarcastically.

The most important secret to arguing with someone—

Only attacking and not defending, just standing there cursing!

Elder Chu Huo said, "I heard that Elder Danzo has stopped researching Wind Release and started researching Summoning Beasts."

Changing careers is fine, but couldn't you do something about human resources, research something new yourself, or even just buy some things?

Buying some won't cost much.

The Inuzuka family's ninja dogs, the Aburame family's insects... slugs, toads, snakes, monkeys, aren't there many?

What kind of nonsense is it to secretly dissect the insects of my Uchiha clan?

Elder Danzo plans to visit each family one by one?

Today it's me, Uchiha; tomorrow it might be you all.

Chief Inuzuka concealed his dissatisfaction the worst, and his face already showed a hint of displeasure.

The Aburame family's signature sunglasses didn't reveal their emotions.

Elder Chu Huo sounded sarcastic, but in reality, he was secretly pulling all the families in the village who raised spirit beasts to his side.

Danzo Shimura's face darkened as he recounted the families he had just mentioned, including the Sarutobi family.

The scope of the impact is too wide; this is not good.

We can't afford to be hated by so many families!

When your mind is full of goals, your thinking becomes limited.

There was no way around it; he wanted to be Hokage too much!

Danzo Shimura sneered twice, and following Elder Hatsuhiko's words, he flatly denied it: "What Root does is none of the Uchiha clan's business. I don't know why there are insects in this base. Once Root has investigated and found out the results, they will definitely give everyone an explanation."

Investigate first, report later—Hokukage's special permission!

As long as Hiruzen still needs him, he will be able to suppress any matter, big or small!

What's the big deal about studying ants?

This is a privilege of the roots!

Elder Chu Huo retorted with a barrage of sarcastic remarks.

Danzo Shimura was not afraid at all and blatantly lied.

"Alright!" Hiruzen Sarutobi and Naejima Senju walked out of the base.

"I apologize for disturbing your rest. I will give you an answer to this matter tomorrow!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi lowered his head, waiting for the surrounding ninjas to disperse.

He dared not look up, afraid of meeting too many disappointed eyes.

The incident happened suddenly, and anyone with a discerning eye could immediately see the suspicious nature of the base.

At the very least, it cannot be denied that this base is related to the Sarutobi family.

As people gradually dispersed, Hiruzen Sarutobi prepared his plan in his mind: how to suppress this matter.

Danzo.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but chuckle to himself.

Even if the Root organization does something shady for the Hokage, and it gets exposed, it won't implicate the Hokage.

Unexpectedly, things turned out the other way tonight.

Instead, they need him, the Hokage, to clean up the mess left by Root.

Hiruzen Sarutobi took a deep breath and looked up to meet a pair of very complicated eyes.

It's Yuuki.

I've disappointed the child.

What happened tonight must have been a big blow to him, right?

Danzo, really...

A trace of guilt and hesitation lingered in his heart.