Settling the Score with the Shimura Clan

"A, how are you?"

Inside the Kumogakure hospital, a ninja covered in bandages and connected to dozens of monitors slowly woke up.

As soon as he opened his eyes, he saw his father, the Third Raikage. After a moment, A remembered why he was lying there.

"Father, what about the others?"

The Third Raikage said in a deep voice, "Only you returned through the Heavenly Transfer Technique. I've already dispatched reconnaissance ninja, but there's no news yet. Who did you encounter? Why did this happen?"

"Father, we found that Uchiha, but before we could make a move, that bastard summoned a monster that resembled a Tailed Beast."

"It had three heads and was about three times the size of the Eight-Tails. But when the monster spread its wings, it might have been ten times the size of the Eight-Tails. It could unleash lightning attacks with power similar to a Tailed Beast Bomb. I originally wanted to stop the three-headed monster, but its strength was too great."

Hearing this, the Third Raikage understood what had happened.

Its size was three times that of the Eight-Tails, and its attack power was not to be underestimated.

Furthermore, its wingspan was ten times that of the Eight-Tails. The Third Raikage could no longer imagine such a size.

The rampaging Eight-Tails was a natural disaster for Kumogakure. He alone could barely subdue the Eight-Tails, and A needed the cooperation of many Cloud Ninja to sever even one of its horns.

Without a Sealing Jutsu, A stood no chance against the Eight-Tails, let alone a monster stronger than it.

"A, you should rest and recuperate. As for Osai and the others, I will have the Anbu find them."

After speaking, the Third Raikage left. This time, Kumogakure had truly lost face, not only losing three Jonin but also Mabui, who possessed Space Ninjutsu.

If something happened to Mabui, and war broke out, Kumogakure's supply transportation methods would have to change.

Thinking of this, the Third Raikage suddenly felt as if they had fallen into Konoha's trap.

Was the voluntary delivery of intelligence a scheme to target their Kumogakure?

Also, the monster A mentioned needed to be investigated thoroughly. Its strength was at least on par with the Eight-Tails, or even stronger. If Konoha controlled such a monster, they would need to devise corresponding countermeasures for future wars against Konoha.

"Young Yoichi, you're back. How did the mission go?"

After the tea was served, Uchiha Kenji asked with a smile. He guessed that something unexpected must have happened during the mission, which was why Uchiha Yoichi had come to see him as soon as he returned to the village.

"Elder, your wisdom is truly extraordinary. You've already guessed my thoughts before I've even said anything."

Uchiha Yoichi didn't hide anything. He didn't like beating around the bush, so he said directly, "There were two unexpected events during this mission. The first is that I brought back Uzumaki Mina."

"Uzumaki?"

Uchiha Kenji was stunned for a moment, then his eyes turned into three tomoe, and he looked sternly at Uzumaki Mina.

"Her Chakra is very peculiar, and she seems to have more than our Uchiha clan. It seems she really is from the Uzumaki clan. I heard that the Land of Whirlpools disappeared in the war, and the surviving Uzumaki clan members went into hiding all over the Ninja World. Yoichi, are you planning to let her stay in the village?"

"No, Elder. She will join the Uchiha clan and become a member of my squad!"

Uchiha Yoichi shook his head. "Mina doesn't want to join Konoha, and her abilities are very special. She will be of great help to me in the future. I hope you can help train her. If Mina's abilities are cultivated, they will be extremely rare in the entire Ninja World."

"Is that so?"

Uchiha Kenji was taken aback. He rarely saw Uchiha Yoichi so serious. After thinking for a moment, he said, "Alright, Young Yoichi. If you need anything, you can tell Masato directly. Whether it's ninja instructors or various ninjutsu, if I have it, you can ask for it."

"There's one more thing. Kakashi and I were betrayed by someone in the village during our mission outside the village. They told Kumogakure about my departure, which led to us being pursued by Cloud Ninja when we returned. The leader was none other than the Third Raikage's son, A."

Uchiha Kenji's expression immediately became serious, and he asked in a deep voice, "Young Yoichi, are you sure?"

Uchiha Yoichi said calmly, "The Cloud Ninja thought we were sure to die, so they revealed everything. However, I have some means of escape. I barely escaped with my life. Kakashi also experienced this, and Konoha's White Fang should already know about it."

"Yoichi, since you've told me, you must have an idea now. Tell me."

"Danzō must have erased all the evidence, making it very difficult to find him. Moreover, Root operates in secret, so it's unlikely we can stake them out for revenge. However, Elder Kenji, what about the Shimura clan?"

Upon hearing this, a smile appeared on Uchiha Kenji's face, and he said, "You know about Danzō's Root. I can vaguely guess the extent of its development even now. However, cultivating so many people cannot be done solely with village funding, especially since Root is not Anbu."

"Is the Shimura clan amassing wealth for Danzō? Providing funds for the cultivation of Root ninja?"

Uchiha Yoichi asked. Seeing the affirmative expression on Uchiha Kenji's face, he confirmed his thoughts.

Rapidly cultivating ninja is very expensive, involving secret medicines, ninja tool consumption, medical supplies, and so on. Root is different from the ninja academies that train ninja conventionally. They need to quickly cultivate weapons that can kill, so the cost is naturally much higher.

Konoha has many expenses, so it's impossible to allocate so much funding to Root. Danzō often has to raise money himself.

"That's right."

"If Elder Kenji is willing to help me, I will lead this matter."

"During the Warring States period, the head of the Shimura clan had to come and flatter our Uchiha clan. Now, they dare to step on us in the village. Young Yoichi, the Uchiha are not to be bullied. Furthermore, apprehending criminals and guarding against spies is also the duty of the Security Force."

"I understand, Elder Kenji!"

"I will have Masato cooperate with you on this matter. You will be in command."

Uchiha Kenji said. The Uchiha clan had compromised too much externally, causing most of the clan members to forget how powerful the Uchiha clan once was.

During the Warring States period, if someone hired the Uchiha clan, the opposing side had to hire the Senju, otherwise, they couldn't cope.

Although the Uchiha clan lost to the Senju, they were not to be trifled with. Families like the Shimura, who dared to act presumptuously one day, might be annihilated the next.

"Thank you, Elder Kenji. I'll arrange for Mina first, and then I'll visit Senior Masato at the Security Force."

Uchiha Yoichi said, preparing to get up and leave. However, he paused as he was leaving and reminded, "Elder Kenji, eat the lamb early. It should taste good."

After speaking, Uchiha Yoichi left. After he had been gone for a while, Uchiha Kenji shook his head and called his daughter-in-law, Rie, over.

"Rie, eat the lamb Young Yoichi sent over tonight."

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