You're going on a mission? Then hand over all the money.

The thought sent a shiver down Sarutobi Hiruzen's spine, his face darkening.

Eliminating the Uchiha Clan.

A major plan like this couldn't be too obvious; it had always been carried out secretly.

For example, secretly assassinating elite Uchiha Clan ninja.

For example, brainwashing the younger generation of the Uchiha Clan.

For example, sending Uchiha Clan members out on missions and seizing their Sharingan.

Everything was done in secret. Only a very small number of trusted ninja knew the details.

Logically, the plan should have been flawless… The Uchiha would only learn the truth once they were wiped out.

Sarutobi Hiruzen racked his brain but couldn't think of who the mole could be, yet his expression had already turned extremely grim.

"Undoubtedly, the Uchiha Clan is warning you. No, they're warning me…"

"The Uchiha Clan might have already discovered the key to our plan. Their Fire Release last night was very clear; it was just a small act of retaliation…"

Shimura Danzo nodded darkly and said, "Exactly!"

"So we must strike first. According to the Second Hokage's dying wish, we must completely eradicate the Uchiha Clan from Konoha Village!"

Sarutobi Hiruzen pondered for a moment before slowly nodding.

"You're right, the plan must be carried out in advance. This is also the Second Hokage's wish. We cannot give them any chance of a coup."

The Second Hokage, Senju Tobirama, didn't trust the Uchiha Clan ninja even on his deathbed. As his disciples, they naturally inherited the Second Hokage's philosophy.

This inherently evil clan had to be completely eliminated to prevent the Uchiha Clan from seizing Konoha Village in the future.

A hint of surprise flickered in Sarutobi Hiruzen's eyes as he said in a low voice, "Since the Uchiha Clan already knows our plan, then we'll deal with Uchiha Shisui first."

"He possesses the Uchiha Clan's proud 'eyes of the gods,' the Mangekyo Sharingan. His genjutsu is the most terrifying I've ever seen. If he's still alive, our plan definitely won't proceed smoothly."

Shimura Danzo agreed with this point.

"The strongest genjutsu, Kotoamatsukami, can alter a person's consciousness without them realizing it. That ability is far too terrifying."

Sarutobi Hiruzen took a deep breath.

"I'll find a reason to send Uchiha Shisui out. Danzo, do you have the strength to kill him!?"

"Of course!"

As he spoke, Danzo slowly unbound the bandage on his right hand and sneered, "I doubt Uchiha Shisui will ever expect this."

"As a member of the Uchiha Clan, he'll die by the power of the Sharingan!"

The bandage on Danzo's right hand was completely removed.

Embedded in his skin were more than a dozen eyes, their crimson irises swirling.

They were, astonishingly, all three-tomoe Sharingan from the Uchiha Clan.

"Shisui, there's a mission here that requires you to go out. Do you have time recently?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen looked kindly at Uchiha Shisui.

Uchiha Shisui's expression was somewhat hesitant. He gave a wry smile and shook his head, "I'm very sorry, Lord Hokage, but I might not have much time recently."

"Hmm!?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen's brow furrowed.

This was the first time Uchiha Shisui had refused one of his missions.

Could it be… he really had other ideas?

Sarutobi Hiruzen's face darkened slightly.

Although he had already decided to kill Uchiha Shisui, the latter's refusal still made him feel very angry.

Uchiha Shisui's face twitched slightly. He reluctantly pulled a book from his pouch.

"Lord Hokage, I've recently… been promoting this book…"

Sarutobi Hiruzen's face turned black. He slammed his hand on the table and stood up, scolding, "This mission is urgent! You're to go immediately."

Uchiha Shisui could only agree with a bitter smile.

"That's how it is. I'm sorry, Uzumaki Naruto, but I… probably can't recommend this book anymore…"

Uchiha Shisui looked at Uzumaki Naruto with a hint of embarrassment.

He had clearly promised Uzumaki Naruto to promote this book, aiming to sell 500,000 copies within ten years.

But before he could even finish promoting it in Konoha Village, he had to leave the village again for a mission.

Uzumaki Naruto paid no mind to the book promotion, gazing thoughtfully at Uchiha Shisui.

If I remember correctly, the Uchiha Clan massacre happened when Uchiha Sasuke was seven, and I'm the same age as him...

Uchiha Shisui died about half a year before the massacre...

It's a couple of months early, but... it should be right. Butterfly effect, after all...

Uchiha Shisui paused, then asked curiously, "Uzumaki Naruto, what are you mumbling about?"

Uzumaki Naruto shook his head slightly.

"No, nothing."

"It's just..."

"It's just!?"

Uchiha Shisui subconsciously repeated the phrase.

Uzumaki Naruto looked at Uchiha Shisui, uncharacteristically serious, and asked faintly, "It's just, Uchiha Shisui, as a ninja of Konoha Village, who exactly do you pledge allegiance to!?"

"Konoha Village?"

"The Third Hokage?"

"Or... the Uchiha Clan?"

Uchiha Shisui chuckled wryly, "Naruto, what nonsense are you speaking? As a ninja of Konoha Village, of course I pledge allegiance to Konoha Village."

Uzumaki Naruto nodded.

"Good then!"

A cold glint appeared in his eyes. Uzumaki Naruto extended his right hand and said, "Uchiha Shisui, hand over all the Money System you have."

Uchiha Shisui: "..."

With tears in his eyes, Uchiha Shisui handed over the only eight million Ryo he had to Uzumaki Naruto.

It's over!!!

He'd have to go on a mission and live off the land. Uchiha Shisui's figure looked desolate as he departed...

Uzumaki Naruto quietly watched Uchiha Shisui's retreating back. He extended his right hand, and flames ignited between his five fingers.

"Time to get to work."

Inside "Paradise Bookstore."

Uzumaki Naruto stood at the counter with the latest manuscript and asked, "Boss, how much are my royalties now?"

The shop owner's face was beaming. He bowed his head obsequiously and whispered, "Lord Menma, your books are selling incredibly well. You've sold fourteen thousand copies in just half a month."

"And that's just the initial sales in Konoha Village."

"If sales really take off across the Land of Fire, this book will definitely be a huge hit. It might even become a bestseller throughout the entire Ninja World."

Uzumaki Naruto frowned, "I asked how much my royalties are. I need Money System now."

The shop owner froze, muttering to himself.

Damn, how much Money System can you spend in a day? Did he go to one of those disreputable Izakayas?

Sure enough, no one who writes these kinds of books is a good person, not even a kid...

No, no, no, not a kid, he's a monster. How could I forget...

The shop owner pulled out his ledger and said fawningly, "Lord Menma, a total of 14,000 copies have been sold."

"After deducting printing costs and distribution fees, your total income is eight million."

"That's truly incredible. To earn so much at such a young age, you're sure to become a great millionaire in the future."

Hearing the shop owner's reply, Uzumaki Naruto's eyes gradually grew cold.

"Is that so!?"