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Chapter 478: Shizuru's Self-Destruction!
Chapter 478: Shizuru's Self-Destruction!
Kneeling on one knee, a black-haired member of the Shadow Division with a bun-shaped nose and a small tanto strapped to his back.
Uchiha Shizuru!
He was also the first member of the Uchiha Clan to join the Shadow Division.
Of course, as a member of the Uchiha Kagami lineage, he was also a representative of the clan's Pigeon Wing Faction.
Uchiha Kagami was a disciple of the Second Hokage and a fellow disciple of Sarutobi Hiruzen. In this regard, Shizuru's relationship with the Hokage Faction was indeed delicate.
Perhaps it was this connection that allowed him to join the Shadow Division.
However, compared to his clan, he seemed to side more with the Hokage Faction or the village, serving as a pawn to monitor the clan.
A double agent!
The Uchiha Clan expected Shizuru, one of the only two clan members in the Shadow Division, to gather intelligence, while the Hokage Faction also tasked him with keeping an eye on the clan.
It had to be said that the Shinobi World was indeed cruel, forcing a teenager to shoulder such a burden.
"Hokage-sama, the Uchiha Clan will be gathering at the Minato Jinja tonight..."
Shizuru reported the intelligence.
As a prominent figure in the Uchiha Clan, it was natural for him to attend meetings within the village.
From his report, it was evident that the Uchiha Clan was becoming increasingly dissatisfied with the village.
Especially Uchiha Fugaku, the clan leader!
He used to be a member of the Neutral Faction, but now he had shifted towards the Hawk Faction.
"Rest assured, I will find a way to resolve the conflict between the village and the Uchiha Clan!"
Hiruzen reassured Shizuru.
Regardless of his inner thoughts, he at least maintained an extremely convincing facade.
"Thank you, Hokage-sama, but I have a way to resolve the conflict between the clan and the village!"
After hesitating for a moment, Shizuru clenched his teeth and spoke up.
He had realized that if he didn't stop them, the clan would take action soon.
"Oh? What is it?"
Sarutobi Hiruzen, who was troubled by how to deal with the Uchiha Clan, asked curiously.
Even the others turned to look at Shizuru.
They, too, wanted to know what Shizuru's plan was.
Shizuru, who had been kneeling with his head lowered, suddenly raised his head, startling the four of them.
At that moment, Shizuru's eyes had turned blood-red, and his black pupils had transformed into a four-cornered spiral shape.
The Mangekyou Sharingan!
They all recognized it instantly.
No one understood the terrifying power of the Mangekyou better than they did.
With the Mangekyou, the Uchiha Clan was capable of Shadow-level techniques from the start, and when combined with their unique abilities, they could even achieve First Blood.
"Not bad, Shizuru. I never expected you to possess the Mangekyou. This is wonderful news, as it further strengthens our village's defenses!"
Hiruzen was 'delighted' and rose to his feet, patting Shizuru's shoulder in praise while also avoiding eye contact.
"Thank you, Hokage-sama, for your praise!"
Shizuru awkwardly touched his head.
"I'm curious about your plan, Shizuru. Does it have something to do with the Mangekyou?"
Hiruzen walked to the window, leaning against it with his hands behind his back as he looked outside and asked.
Not only him but also the others dared not look directly at the Mangekyou; they were all too aware of the terror of those eyes.
Indeed, the intimidating power of the Mangekyou far surpassed that of the Trigram Sharingan.
"My Mangekyou ability is the Illusion Technique 'Alter Heaven', which can permanently alter a person's mind. If I can make the clan leader abandon the rebellion, it will definitely resolve the conflict between the village and the clan!"
Shizuru revealed his plan.
This was a plan he had pondered for quite some time before coming up with.
Unfortunately, in his excitement, Shizuru failed to notice the subtle actions of the F4 in the office.
Chojin Shoko and Mizuharu Kaen were busy with their paperwork, while Danzo, his right hand wrapped in bandages, had quietly unraveled them.
As for Hiruzen, standing at the window with his back to Shizuru, his face showed no trace of joy upon hearing this news. Instead, he was filled with vigilance.
Of course, it would be strange not to be wary of the Mangekyou's incredible ability.
They were the ones who had been suppressing the Uchiha Clan, and now, faced with such a formidable Wolf Annihilation from the clan, even if Shizuru was loyal to them, it didn't mean they weren't afraid.
"Let me consider this matter first, Shizuru. You may take your leave for now."
Sarutobi Hiruzen gestured with a wave of his hand.
His response was understandable, as this was no small matter, and he couldn't simply agree on a whim.
"Yes, Hokage-sama!"
Uchiha Shizuru disappeared from the office.
After he left, Danzo was the first to speak.
"Hiruzen, give Shizuru to me. I'll take care of the Uchiha!"
His tone was somewhat excited.
With the Alter Heaven, an incredibly powerful Mangekyou Sharingan, he even felt invincible.
Not only could he handle the Uchiha in the village, but even Dong Ping would be no match for him.
"Enough, Danzo!" Hiruzen snapped, "Shizuru will not be handed over to you!"
"But with Alter Heaven, not only can I deal with the Uchiha, but even the Heavenly Fortress can be taken care of. All I need to do is hand him over to the Root Division!"
Danzo was not giving up.
The Alter Heaven was simply too tempting for him.
"Danzo, I am the Hokage!"
Hiruzen cut him off, firmly expressing his disagreement with handing Shizuru over to Danzo's Root Division.
He knew his old friend too well; once someone was in the hands of the Root Division, they might never return.
And Uchiha Shizuru was not an ordinary subordinate; under no circumstances would Hiruzen hand him over, especially now that he possessed the Mangekyou Sharingan. So, Hiruzen asserted his authority as the Hokage.
Hearing these familiar words, Danzo slammed the door in anger and left, uttering a familiar phrase.
"Hiruzen, you'll regret this!"
But as soon as the door closed, his furious expression vanished, and he instantly regained his composure.
Apparently, his demeanor in the office had been an act.
After leaving the tower, he immediately returned to the Root Division and summoned his subordinates.
"Go and inform Shizuru that I wish to see him!"
After issuing the order, Danzo's left eye gleamed with excitement.
With Alter Heaven, he could make Konoha great again.
Thus, he was determined to obtain this Mangekyou Sharingan.
Meanwhile, in the Uchiha Clan's territory...
Uchiha Fugaku gazed disappointedly at the courtyard before him.
His son, Uchiha Itachi, had not shown up.
Fugaku had intended to bring him to the clan gathering, but Itachi never arrived.
"Itachi didn't come?"
Uchiha Mikoto looked at her disappointed husband, feeling the urge to comfort him.
She was well aware of the pressure her husband, the clan leader, was under, but there was little she could do. So, she offered him some solace.
Not far from the clan leader's residence, several figures were watching the drama unfold.
"Red-Eyed, your Uchiha clan is quite entertaining. It seems the stronger you are, the more you enjoy being a spy for the Hokage Faction!"
A voice echoed from beneath a hood, its owner's face hidden behind a bone mask.
"They don't deserve the Uchiha name!"
A voice filled with anger responded.
"Enough, let's hurry to Shizuru's place!"
Another voice interrupted the argument.
"Hmph!" Two cold humphs sounded almost simultaneously, and then the figures mysteriously vanished from the Uchiha territory.
Indeed, the figures were Dong Ping and his companions, who had been there for some time, keeping a close eye on the Uchiha's every move.
No one considered this a waste of time, as Uchiha Shizuru was too dangerous to leave unwatched.
Even Dong Ping took the opportunity to relax and enjoy the spectacle, so he didn't refuse. He led the two others to 'infiltrate' Konoha, hiding within the Uchiha territory with the help of Uchiha Yai, the 'inside agent'.
After some time, the entire Uchiha clan held almost no secrets from them.
It could be said that the current Uchiha clan was like a powder keg.
Especially with the presence of Uchiha Shizuru, a title-bearing Uchiha, they gained the courage to rebel, frequently holding gatherings to plan their next move.
Indeed, they were at the stage of taking action.
(End of Chapter)
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