The Gathering Storm

"Chief Night, is there some misunderstanding here?"

The Aburame Clan Messenger was, after all, a Jōnin who had seen all sorts of storms and survived the Third Shinobi War. However, the Uchiha Clan's current act of arming the entire clan filled him with fear, and he had no choice but to force a smile as he spoke to the Uchiha Clan leader.

However, at this moment, Uchiha Yoru calmly handed back the apology gifts sent by the Aburame Clan. At this moment, the Aburame envoy couldn't help but feel a chill run down his spine and said nervously, "The Aburame Clan will send all the apology gifts as quickly as possible. If Clan Chief Yoru is not satisfied, we can talk again."

"There's no need to talk anymore."

Uchiha Yoru rejected the order without hesitation, and turned to Elder Setsuna, saying in a solemn voice, "Elder Setsuna, please pass on the order: Uchiha Compound is now on the highest war alert. Once the signal is given, all Genin quickly escort all clansmen into the tunnels for refuge."

"All members of my clan, Chunin and above, must be ready to join the battle at any time!"

Uchiha Yoru's calm tone not only terrified the Aburame Clan Messenger, but even Elder Setsuna felt a chill run down his spine. However, because there were outsiders present, he couldn't ask any questions and could only nod firmly, putting on a show.

"Where are the messengers? Escort the envoys of the Aburame Clan away from their territory."

With a cold gaze as if looking at a dead person, the Aburame maiden, instead of getting angry at being driven away like this, showed a panicked look and waved her hands repeatedly.

"Clan Chief Ye, let's talk this out! It's a misunderstanding! It's all a misunderstanding."

"No, I'll go myself, Chief Ye. Please quell your thunderous fire. I'll return immediately. The sincerity of the Aburame Clan will surely be seen by you, Chief Ye."

This Aburame Clan Messenger had completely Jōnin the air of a Jonin; he was just a panicked ordinary person. It wasn't that he was incompetent, but that this matter concerned the life and death of his entire clan.

You say the Uchiha Clan is making such a big fuss just to intimidate? That's nonsense. Given the Uchiha Clan's nature, they're probably serious. Otherwise, if the whole clan knew that the new clan leader was a cowardly coward, the newly united hearts and minds would collapse instantly.

Would the Uchiha clan leader risk his Prestige in a daring contest?

After the Aburame Clan envoy left, Elder Setsuna could no longer contain herself and lowered her voice, revealing an anxious expression, to ask.

"Clan Chief Night, I understand that you need to establish your authority after taking over, but you must learn to control your emotions and not let the Mangekyo influence you."

Even Elder Uchiha Setsuna believed that Uchiha Yoru had just awakened the Mangekyo and was affected by Mangekyo mentally. After all, it was clear from the clan's records that even awakening a regular Sharingan Mangekyo, would have certain aftereffects.

To put it bluntly, it's because their minds were stimulated, and the Uchiha were able to awaken their Sharingan under this stimulation. This led to an increasingly extreme person suddenly gaining great power, which often resulted in them causing great disaster due to impulsiveness.

"Mangekyo effect?"

Looking at Elder Setsuna, Uchiha Yoruro smiled confidently and slowly shook his head. "Elder Setsuna, you're right about establishing authority, but it's not what you think it is."

"Spread the news that Uchiha Neta betrayed and attempted to assassinate the Fugaku clan chief."

Beneath Uchiha Yoru's confident smile, the shrewd Elder Setsuna paused for a moment, then, as if realizing something, exclaimed, "Yoru, your target isn't the Aburame Clan at all, it's the village!"

Seeing Elder Setsuna's look of sudden realization, Uchiha Yoru chuckled and said, "If we really wanted to deal with the Aburame Clan, why go to such lengths? We could just gather the clan's elite forces and march on Aburame territory. Even if the Third knew, so what?"

"The Aburame Clan was involved in the assassination attempt. The law of the jungle is the rule of survival. The Uchiha Clan mobilized so much this time for three reasons: first, to establish their authority; second, to completely unite the clan members; and third!"

As he said this, a bloodthirsty look slowly crept across Uchiha Yoruro's smile.

"Since the Nine-Tails Night, the Uchiha have suffered such a great injustice. Everyone wants to kick the Uchiha while they're down. Do they really think the Uchiha spirit? This time, I want those old guys in Konoha to know that anyone who wants to mess with the Uchiha should be prepared to have their face splattered with blood."

"Elder Setsuna, after sending out the message, simultaneously order the clan's elite forces to eliminate all Root and Anbu spies monitoring the area around the clan territory. It's time for the Uchiha to prove with blood that they still have fangs."

Under Uchiha Yoru's calm and confident smile, Elder Setsuna gasped in shock, but upon closer reflection, it seemed to make perfect sense.

What exactly happened with Neda?

Uchiha Neta was, after all, Jōnin of the Uchiha Clan, yet he suddenly attempted to assassinate the clan leader, which left even Neda himself very suspicious and puzzled.

Seeing the elder's suspicion, Uchiha Yoru sneered dismissively, "What else could it be? The Uchiha Clan is no longer an impenetrable fortress; people's hearts are unpredictable."

"Uchiha Fugaku was involved in the Nine-Tails' Rampage' plot or was preparing to Konoha Uchiha Fugaku, all of this could be used to seduce the Uchiha Clan who deeply love Konoha and yearn for peace."

Living in such a large circle, it's natural that there would be people with differing opinions. Some even believe that a turbulent Uchiha Clan might bring peace to the village, thus eliminating all dangers.

Elder Setsuna naturally understood this principle, so he fell silent and finally sighed helplessly, "It seems that this time we've killed Aburame Clan. Now that there's evidence regarding Neda's matter, this is indeed an opportunity for the Uchiha to retaliate."

"Evidence? Did I say there was evidence?"

Uchiha Yoru revealed a sinister smile. Under Elder Setsuna's astonished gaze, he casually waved his hand and said, "Some things don't need evidence. Just a suspicion is enough. If the other party feels guilty, that's enough. This is just an excuse for the Uchiha to display their power. At the same time, let it spread throughout the entire clan, making these clansmen who are still hoping for the best completely face reality."

"By the way, remember to make sure they all clearly understand that the Uchiha clan is being jointly monitored by the Anbu and Root. It's time for the Uchiha to abandon unrealistic fantasies. Only when the Uchiha Clan recognizes reality can they unleash their full power."

Elder Setsuna stared in astonishment at the young clan leader before him. He truly hadn't expected that the young man would be so ruthless and decisive as soon as he took office, clearly intending to expose the Uchiha's conflict with Konoha.

Previously, the relationship between the two was kept as secret as possible, with the Uchiha playing the role of hiding, while the Konoha High Command were the ones who pressed them step by step.

But this time it's the opposite; they're tearing off that fig leaf and laying it bare in the open.

Aburame Clan.

"Chieftain, something terrible has happened..."

As the returning Aburame Clan envoy frantically recounted everything he had seen and heard, the Aburame Clan, who had initially been shouting, Jōnin changed their expressions drastically, their eyes no longer able to conceal their fear.

Their previous confidence stemmed from their belief that this was Konoha, but now these Uchiha have completely gone mad. Who dares to stop them? The village's higher-ups?

The problem is that the Uchiha have completely found a handle on you this time. If this is brought to the surface, they will have a legitimate reason to deal with you.

"Chieftain!"

Seeing the tension among his clansmen, Shibi Aburame took a deep breath, raised his hand to signal everyone not to panic, and then asked in a deep voice, "What did the village Hokage say?"

"Clan leader, the Uchiha Clan has gone mad! They've brazenly removed all the Anbu and Root spies monitoring the clan's territory, and even brazenly posted a notice claiming they've been infiltrated by spies from an enemy country."

"The village! All the major clans in the village are currently observing the situation. The Third Hokage is currently sending people to the Uchiha Clan to negotiate and investigate the reason."

Upon hearing the report from her clansmen, Shibi Aburame trembled slightly. The Aburame Clan, which had always kept a low profile, had suddenly been involved in a matter of life and death.

Taking a deep breath, Shibi Aburame calmly assessed the current situation, and after a moment, he seemed to have made a decision.

"With Mangekyo Uchiha Yoru's influence within the Uchiha Clan is overwhelming, and no one can stop him. This battle is also a chance for him to establish his authority and gain a foothold. He has an excuse, and even the Third Hokage could not stop him."

"Moreover, this person is Orochimaru's Disciple, Sannin, and has taken over all of Orochimaru's forces. Even if the Fifth Generation is out of the question, no matter which of the other two Sannin rises to power, Orochimaru will eventually return to Konoha. At that time, the Uchiha Yoru will be unable to make a move."

In a short time, Shibi Aburame analyzed the absolute advantages and disadvantages. After glancing around at everyone, he said in a deep voice, "Now that our clan is facing a life-or-death situation, I have decided to reveal the matter of the Nano-Poisonous Insects to all the major clans. At the same time, the entire Aburame Clan will be relocated to the Uchiha Compound. Does anyone agree?"

Everyone was taken aback, but after the explanation, it seemed that Uchiha Yoru's identity was not a problem at all. Although there was controversy at the moment, the Third was already quite old, and once the Fifth Generation took office, his status as Orochimaru's disciple would resolve all the controversy.

On the contrary, only the Aburame Clan suffered misfortune, and for a moment everyone looked at each other in bewilderment.

"Chief, do you mean to drag the Root down with you?"

Upon hearing Shibi Aburame rarely showed a hint of anger. "Nano-Poisonous Insects, if not from his Root, then are they from us? Even if enemy ninjas captured Nano-Poisonous Insects to frame someone and sow discord, who dares to say there's no problem with them infiltrating the Land of Fire so easily!"

These words left everyone speechless. Shibi Aburame took a deep breath, rubbed her temples, and sighed, "The power of the Mangekyo Sharingan. It's not shameful for the Aburame Clan to side with it. What we're hoping for now is for the Fifth Hokage to be selected as soon as possible."

Everyone believed that once the turmoil in Konoha subsided, the selection process for the Fifth Generation would begin. This was also the reason why the Aburame Clan chose to side with the Uchiha.

Anyway, the Third is a thing of the past. By siding with the Uchiha Clan, you can not only gain powerful protection but also get closer to the Fifth Hokage, since the Sannin are sworn brothers.

Over the years, it would be a lie to say that no one is envious of the Ino-Shika-Cho Clans. These three Ino-Shika-Cho Clans, which specialize in secret techniques, have now achieved vastly different statuses and possess countless resources, making them the strongest clans after the Uchiha, Hyuga, and Sarutobi in just a few decades.

Hokage Office.

Hiruzen Sarutobi nearly fainted as he looked at the intelligence report in his hand. His face was pale, but he was filled with rage. Even Mitokado Homura, who was usually the most good-tempered, couldn't stand it and turned to reprimand Danzo.

"Danzo, what am I supposed to say to you? You're always so careful, how did you manage to leave such a huge weakness!"

Shimura Danzō; he felt aggrieved seeing Hiruzen Sarutobi so enraged.

"Sarutobi! Let me explain. I know Uchiha Neta is one of your men, but before I asked him to do something, he was doing it willingly for the sake of the village's peace, and I even placed various restrictions on him."

Hearing Danzo's explanation, Utatane Koharu retorted angrily, "Danzo, have you forgotten that Uchiha Yoru is Orochimaru's Disciple? Orochimaru's methods, not to mention he was the former vice-captain of Root, do you think your restrictions will be effective?"

Danzo must have felt incredibly frustrated and aggrieved. You all make it sound so easy. With so many restrictions in Root, how could they possibly replace them all so quickly? After the Orochimaru incident, he had already begun researching ways to replace the restrictions, but the problem is that this isn't a simple matter of replacement.

This requires a significant investment of funds, human resources, and materials.

"We didn't expect this kid to suddenly come back. According to the plan, he was to assassinate Scorching Release Pakura user of the Sunagakure. But the information went wrong, and this kid missed his target."

Danzo was also aggrieved at this moment. He had made thorough arrangements for this ambush plan, and all the unstable factors that could be transferred away had been transferred away. Who could have imagined that...

"Danzo!" Hiruzen Sarutobi, who had finally recovered, couldn't help but roar. Danzo was incredibly frustrated; he had never suffered so much injustice in a single day.

"Uchiha Neta is the successor to the Will of Fire that I have painstakingly cultivated for over a decade, and you've not only wasted him like this, but you've also given someone leverage over him, and the Intelligence Department at that! Are you trying to cripple my right-hand man before you're satisfied?"

At this moment, Hiruzen Sarutobi was truly enraged. He had indulged Danzo countless times, partly due to their relationship and partly because Danzo was genuinely useful. But these last few times, he felt that Root had done too many unmanageable things behind his back.

"Danzo, you're still not giving up on the Hokage Position, are you? First it was the Intelligence Department, then it was Uchiha Neta. Now tell me, how are you going to explain this to the Uchiha Clan!"

If they really expose this time, the Konoha leadership will lose their Konoha High Command. Of course, they also have their reasons: the Nine-Tails Night cannot be repeated.

But this is not the reason why they can participate in assassinations, sow discord, and interfere in the affairs of a family; this has been common knowledge in the Shinobi World for many years.

The ninja village has no right to interfere in the internal affairs of the clan. If the assassination of the head of the Uchiha Fugaku clan is found to be their doing, it would violate the rules.

With so many clans in Konoha, wouldn't they eventually fall apart?

Therefore, regarding the Nine-Tails Night, the Konoha High Command could monitor, fear, suspect, and suppress the Uchiha, even though the matter was difficult to clear up, but they could not interfere in the clan's internal affairs.

Unless you actually find evidence.

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