Chapter 518: Iconic Scene: My Foolish Brother!
Chapter 518: Iconic Scene: My Foolish Brother!
"Why...why are you doing this?"
Uchiha Meika stared at Tang Ping, who was squatting on the utility pole, utterly perplexed.
This was completely unnecessary of Uchiha Fuyuki.
"How could I miss out on such an iconic scene!"
Tang Ping spoke without turning back.
He hadn't forgotten that the Second Pillar, Yuzuki Sasuke, should be on his way back.
The words 'My foolish brother' from the Great Filial Piety were intriguing, and as someone who loved a good laugh, he couldn't pass up this opportunity.
The key was that this was a crucial turning point for the other party, and he naturally didn't want to change it.
His real trump card was his ability to foresee the future, and as long as it was possible, he would restore the original events, allowing history to maintain its inertia and ensuring he reaped the greatest benefits.
For instance, in this clan extermination incident, if he hadn't known in advance, how could he have gained so many advantages?
The Second Elder had selected those seeds with the highest potential, even if they weren't ninjas, the five hundred Uchiha still had excellent bloodlines.
Just these individuals could multiply the potential of the Changfang Uchiha in the Heavenly Castle several times over, not to mention the various treasures and heritage.
With the contracts for Shinneko and Shinu Clan summoning, medicinal formulas, Chakra Metal, and more, prepared in advance by Tang Ping, the village's upper echelons wouldn't get away with it as cheaply as in the original story.
The Sarutobi Clan, during Prince Minato's era, was renowned for its 'strongest Fire Release,' but after the Uchiha Clan's extermination, it was evident how much they had gained.
It was naturally impossible to have such an opportunity now.
As they spoke, Hyuga Cangyue's gaze shifted towards the end of the street.
Someone was coming!
It was the Second Pillar... Uchiha Sasuke.
He had been allowed in by Danzo; otherwise, how could a mere Genin Academy student bypass the surveillance of Root Division and the ANBU?
The reason was obvious.
The Uchiha Clan's extermination required a 'witness.'
Otherwise, who would believe that a renowned and powerful family had been silently wiped out without a trace?
So, there was no better witness than a surviving 'orphan' of the Uchiha Clan.
With Uchiha Sasuke as a witness, it could be proven that the Uchiha Clan's extermination had nothing to do with the village's upper echelons.
Even if many Shinobi Clans could see through the issue, a plausible excuse would suffice.
Hypocrisy!
The village's upper echelons had committed a heinous act and were now feigning innocence.
Take the Cloud Ninja, for example; they were known for their tyranny and cruelty, but they openly admitted it, maintaining their bandit-like nature.
"Father, Mother, Brother!"
The Second Pillar rushed into the house in a state of panic and worry, only to find two corpses lying in a pool of blood in the quiet room, and his brother holding a knife, his face stained with blood.
"Brother, what...what's going on here!"
Even with his suspicions, Sasuke still asked with a glimmer of hope in his voice.
"I killed them to test my own abilities and obtain these eyes!"
Uchiha Uchiha's voice was nonchalant, as if it were a trivial matter.
"You..."
Sasuke charged at Uchiha Uchiha in a fit of rage.
Bang! But he was effortlessly struck and sent flying into the wall, and before he could even land, Uchiha Uchiha grabbed him by the neck, their eyes locked on each other.
"My foolish brother, you're too weak, so weak that you don't even qualify to test my abilities. If you want revenge, make yourself stronger and then come before me!"
As he spoke, his eyes transformed into the Sharingan: Mangekyou.
"Tsukuyomi!"
He cast a Mangekyou Genjutsu directly at his 'beloved' brother.
It must be said that Uchiha Uchiha truly 'loved' his brother, willing to exhaust his ocular power to stimulate him.
In the Genjutsu space, Sasuke endured torment repeatedly, seeing the corpses of his clan members and his parents in a pool of blood.
Then, his anger ignited... a single tomoe Sharingan.
Hmm, there was no direct one-shot to the stomach or Mangekyou awakening.
"..."
After Tsukuyomi ended, Uchiha Sasuke instantly fell unconscious.
Tsukuyomi, which could instantly defeat even elite Jonin, had shown mercy by not causing Sasuke, a mere Genin Academy student, to have a mental breakdown.
"Forgive me, Sasuke!"
Uchiha Uchiha gently placed him on the ground.
Suddenly, he swiftly shot a kunai backward.
Thud!
A kunai pierced deep into the blood-stained floor, missing its intended target.
Uchiha Itachi's pupils contracted.
Because his father's corpse had 'disappeared'.
Yes, exactly as it seemed.
The two bodies that were originally there had now become one, leaving only his mother's corpse.
"Impossible!"
He was a little flustered.
Because he clearly knew that his father was dead.
But now?
The bizarre situation prompted him to immediately pursue the perpetrator towards the window.
There were hidden traces indicating someone had just left from there.
Under the terrifying observation of the Sharingan, Itachi was able to relentlessly track the culprit while also evading the ANBU and Root Division's encirclement.
At this moment, outside the Uchiha Compound.
The Hokage had just 'received word' and rushed over.
"Danzo, what happened here?"
Sarutobi Hiruzen asked directly.
By this time, the barrier had already been lifted, leaving no traces behind.
"Root Division discovered something amiss with the Uchiha, so I came here!"
Danzo reported naturally.
Well, arriving a few hours ago was also considered 'just in time', perfectly reasonable.
Anyway, all the people at the scene were from Root Division, so he wasn't afraid of being exposed.
"Move out!"
Sarutobi Hiruzen led a group of ANBU into the Uchiha Compound.
The streets were filled with corpses and blood.
"What happened here!"
"Impossible!"
"Who did this?"
...
Various thoughts echoed in the minds of the newly arrived ANBU.
Soon, an ANBU returned with a report.
"Hokage-sama, the entire Uchiha Clan is gone, only Uchiha Sasuke remains alive, the others..."
In other words, within the Uchiha Compound, only Uchiha Sasuke was left alive.
"Everyone, listen up! Gather all the corpses, even those inside the houses, and find the murderer at all costs!"
Sarutobi Hiruzen gave orders with 'anger', as if he wanted to tear the murderer to pieces.
What a performance!
As the Hokage, he was truly a master actor, clearly aware of the truth yet acting as if he knew nothing.
After giving the orders, he turned to Danzo, who was by his side.
"Root Division has been monitoring the Uchiha, and yet this happened. From now on, Danzo, you are no longer the leader of Root Division!"
Brilliant!
It was he who had allowed Danzo and Itachi to collaborate, but now he was using this incident to make Danzo take responsibility.
It's no wonder that Sarutobi Hiruzen was able to firmly suppress Danzo; he had his reasons.
At the very least, in terms of scheming and tactics, Danzo was truly no match for him.
It was also because of this that even though Danzo had once tried to assassinate him, he treated it as a 'friendly jest'.
Well, fortunately, the ninja who died protecting the Hokage couldn't rise from the grave; otherwise, they would have surely torn Sarutobi Hiruzen apart, as their deaths were completely meaningless.
"Hiruzen... you..."
Danzo might have never expected that, after their previous tacit understanding in dealing with the Uchiha, he would suddenly turn against him.
"I am the Hokage!"
Sarutobi Hiruzen cut off Danzo's attempt to refute.
"You'll regret this!"
Danzo subconsciously retorted.
And with that, he had acknowledged this punishment.
After all, the Shinobi Clans were not as easily convinced as civilians, so Root Division would indeed have to take the blame for this.
Danzo was used to taking the blame, so he didn't argue.
He knew this was for the benefit of the other Shinobi Clans, and it wouldn't actually affect his control over Root Division.
As the two conversed.
The ANBU began to disperse and handle the corpses.
The corpses contained a wealth of information, so the bodies of ninjas were truly important.
And Danzo, his eyes burning with passion, examined the corpses.
Of course, it wasn't some strange hobby; it was just that among these corpses, there were many Sharingan.
The Sharingan was like 'revival coins' to him.
Seeing so many revival coins suddenly, it was only natural for him to be excited.
However, no one knew who triggered the mechanism, and an unexpected dramatic change occurred.
The 'main course' left by the Second Elder began.
(End of Chapter)
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