Uchiha Yoichi turned around and saw Tsunade. "So it's Lady Tsunade. Did you need something?"
"Tsk, what happened to your voice? Want me to treat it for you?"
After reading what was written on the note, Tsunade clicked her tongue and spoke. She then glanced at Uchiha Yoichi again and noticed that many of the bandaged areas on his body were likely burns. If he was not short on money, he would recover in two days.
"No need. I'll be fine in a few more days. But Lady Tsunade, you really caused me a lot of trouble."
"Brat, how did I cause you trouble?"
Tsunade immediately crossed her arms and said unhappily to Uchiha Yoichi, "Are you saying this because you hold a grudge against me over what happened last time?"
"I only told you about the Nintaijutsu called Lightning Release Chakra Mode, but recently the rumors about me abandoning my teammates have started spreading again. It's all because Root wants to obtain Lightning Release Chakra Mode, so they secretly fanned the flames."
"By the way, these injuries of mine were also caused by Root Ninja. They came to threaten me, demanding that I hand over the Ninjutsu and join Root before they would help me settle the rumors. Thank you, Lady Tsunade the Snitch."
After stuffing the note into Tsunade's hands, Uchiha Yoichi turned and left. Two members of the Security Force followed behind him.
"Is this related to me?"
After reading what was written on the note, Tsunade suddenly remembered that she had mentioned this matter to the Old Man. Her original intention had been for him to investigate and make sure Yoichi was not a spy.
How had it become related to demanding his Ninjutsu?
Tsunade truly knew nothing about the spread of the rumors. She had just lost all her money the day before, and today she had come to Konoha Hospital to find a few gullible patients who had not been seriously injured, treat them, and collect medical fees.
She hardly ever wandered around the streets, so how could she possibly know about the rumors spreading? The Casino would not gossip about matters involving Ninja.
"Danzo, that bastard."
Tsunade furrowed her brows and gnawed at her fingernail. Based on her impression of Danzo, he really was capable of doing this. But she had only told the Old Man, and she had done so merely to confirm the information.
"No! Why should I take the blame? Danzo was the one who did it!"
Tsunade left Konoha Hospital in annoyance and headed toward the Hokage Building. Although she was very displeased with that evil little brat, Uchiha Yoichi, why should she take the blame for Danzo?
She did not even want Lightning Release Chakra Mode. Not only was the technique difficult to master, it would also incur the hatred of the Cloud Ninja.
"Young Yoichi, how are your injuries?"
Uchiha Masato asked. He had come at his father's command to deliver something and, while he was at it, improve his relationship with Uchiha Yoichi.
Uchiha Yoichi replied, "Nothing serious. I'll go to Konoha Hospital for another treatment tomorrow, and I'll be fine."
"Father heard that Young Yoichi's Sharingan has become Two Tomoe, so he specially asked me to bring you several Illusion Techniques. If there is anything you don't understand, Young Yoichi, you can come to my house anytime."
Uchiha Masato took out four scrolls and placed them on the table. They were all Illusion Techniques that could be released through the Sharingan, and mastering them would make fighting enemies much easier.
Dojutsu-based Illusion Techniques were different from ordinary Illusion Techniques. Dojutsu-based techniques generally could not be dispelled by the victim, which was why the Uchiha had earned the reputation of "one-on-one, flee immediately; two-on-one, attack from behind" throughout the Ninja World.
If someone encountered an Uchiha with the Sharingan activated, they should turn around and run if they were alone.
They could avoid looking into the opponent's eyes, but then they would hardly be able to see the opponent's upper body. How could they fight like that?
"Senior Masato, please convey my thanks to Elder Kenji. I'm very grateful for his help this time."
Uchiha Yoichi did not stand on ceremony and directly accepted the Second Elder's goodwill. If Uchiha Fugaku also recruited clan members like this, why would the clan still have an aggressive faction and a conciliatory faction? They would all be the Clan Head's faction.
"Young Yoichi, get some good rest. I'll take my leave. If you need anything, come to my house or find me at the Security Force anytime."
Uchiha Masato nodded, then left Uchiha Yoichi's home.
After he was gone, Uchiha Yoichi opened the four Illusion Technique scrolls and examined them.
There was a Sharingan Illusion Technique construction guide, Demonic Illusion: Shackling Stakes Technique, Demonic Illusion: Unknown Fire, and one without a name. The last one required three hand seals to activate and had a time limit.
Uchiha Kenji had personally marked this Illusion Technique: it was not to be used except in life-or-death situations!
"This is Izanagi, isn't it? Why did the Second Elder give me even this Forbidden Jutsu?"
After seeing the unnamed Illusion Technique, Uchiha Yoichi immediately thought of the Uchiha Clan's Forbidden Jutsu. Both its effects and hand seals were exactly the same as he remembered.
"Was he afraid something would happen to me, so he gave me this Forbidden Jutsu to save my life? Tsk, Uchiha Fugaku should learn from this kind of concern!"
It was said that no one cultivated this Forbidden Jutsu, but it was obvious that this could not be true. Sacrificing one Sharingan to trade for one's life—the Uchiha Clan was not stupid. The important members of the clan would definitely preserve this Forbidden Jutsu.
Uchiha Yoichi put away the four scrolls, planning to learn them slowly when he had time.
It felt really good to have support. Regardless of what Uchiha Kenji wanted from him or what expectations he had, this kind of protection and cultivation was far better than what Uchiha Fugaku offered.
Meanwhile.
Uchiha Fugaku was summoned to the Hokage's Office again. This time, it was not only Hiruzen Sarutobi; the other three advisory elders were there as well.
Only after arriving did Uchiha Fugaku learn that Uchiha Yoichi had caused trouble again—this time by attacking Root Ninja.
According to Danzo, the Root Ninja had wanted to invite Uchiha Yoichi over to investigate the rumors, but Uchiha Yoichi had attacked them directly and injured Danzo's right- and left-hand men.
This was already the second time Uchiha Yoichi had attacked Ninja from the same village. According to the Will of Fire, this sort of thing was absolutely unacceptable.
Although Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression was somewhat unpleasant, he still said, "Fugaku, I know you're busy with the clan while also overseeing the Security Force. When you're busy, it's true that you can't attend to these minor matters, but I still hope you can persuade Yoichi. Ninja from the same village are all family. This really isn't appropriate."
Danzo immediately said sternly and unhappily, "Hiruzen, how can this be considered a minor matter? He attacked Ninja from the same village."
"Danzo, let Fugaku handle this matter. He's the captain of the Security Force. You don't need to interfere."
"Hiruzen."
Hiruzen Sarutobi put down his pipe and interrupted him. "Enough. It's settled. Danzo, I'm the Hokage!"
Then why did you call me here? Was it just to lecture me, the Hokage's Assistant?!
Danzo's expression turned cold. He struck the floor hard with his cane and said, "Hiruzen, you'll regret this."
With that, Danzo left with a cold expression.
Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu did not say much. They only said, "Hiruzen, you handle this matter," and then left the Hokage's Office.
"Fugaku, you can go back first."
"I understand, Lord Hokage. Please rest assured."
Uchiha Fugaku lowered his head slightly in assurance, then left the Hokage Building as well.
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