These Scum Deserved to Die

At the Uchiha Clan Shrine, the clan crest on the wall appeared especially solemn in the dim light.

Uchiha Sanpo's fingers stroked the kunai at his waist.

He deliberately lowered his voice, but could not conceal its sharp edge. "Elder Yashiro, I found something interesting."

Uchiha Yashiro slowly set down the scroll in his hand, the parchment making a soft rustling sound against the wooden table.

His fingers lightly tapped the edge of the scroll, revealing his inner unrest.

Uchiha Sanpo pushed a document across the table. "Sarutobi Hiruzen's so-called 'installment payments' are nothing but a trap. They emptied the village treasury long ago and are waiting for Clan Head Fugaku to take office and shoulder the blame."

Uchiha Yashiro's fingers trembled slightly as they touched the document.

When he saw the figures written above—3,823 fallen ninja, 598 severely wounded, and a compensation shortfall of 17.68 billion ryō—

The teacup shattered in his hand, scalding tea splashing across the table. "Those... parasites! How dare they use the blood money of our fallen comrades..."

Uchiha Sanpo's Three-Tomoe Sharingan glimmered crimson in the darkness. "Since they have made their move, we should strike back. I suggest we uproot Konoha's Root and Shimura Danzō, expose their darkness to the public, and clear the way for Clan Head Fugaku to become Hokage."

Veins bulged across Uchiha Yashiro's neck, and the fury in his eyes nearly took physical form. "Sanpo, what is your plan?"

Uchiha Sanpo's gaze was icy, his voice terrifyingly calm. "Many Root members are war orphans. Their parents died fighting for Konoha, yet their children not only received no compensation, but were forcibly drafted into Root at five or six years old. According to the intelligence I gathered, since Sarutobi Hiruzen became Hokage, a total of 1,432 children have been sent into Root. Yet there are only around a hundred Root members still alive. In other words, Root's casualty rate exceeds ninety percent."

Uchiha Ryuka suddenly smashed his fist into a pillar and snarled, "These scum deserved to die!"

Uchiha Sanpo deliberately paused, observing everyone's reactions before continuing. "I also discovered that Root has been secretly researching Hashirama Cells. Shimura Danzō's right arm has not only been implanted with Hashirama Cells. He has even implanted several Three-Tomoe Sharingan. The right eye wrapped in bandages also has a Three-Tomoe Sharingan implanted in it."

Uchiha Yashiro abruptly slammed his palm against the table, making the tea set rattle loudly.

His Sharingan activated beyond his control, its three tomoe spinning madly. "Damn it! They even dared to assassinate members of our Uchiha Clan! What else would they not dare to do? Shimura Danzō must die!"

Uchiha Yusuke spoke in confusion. "Wait. After outsiders implant our Uchiha Clan's Sharingan, they cannot deactivate them and constantly consume chakra. Why would Shimura Danzō implant so many Sharingan?"

Uchiha Sanpo let out a faint sigh. "Because he learned our Uchiha Clan's Forbidden Technique: Izanagi! And Hashirama Cells generate enormous amounts of chakra and are extremely invasive, so they can only be suppressed with Three-Tomoe Sharingan!"

Uchiha Yashiro paced back and forth through the shrine, his footsteps exceptionally clear in the silent space. His right hand was already resting on his ninja tool pouch, a habitual motion whenever he was preparing to fight.

"Damn it, damn it. Shimura Danzō must die! Sanpo, hurry and tell us how to deal with Shimura Danzō and Root!"

Uchiha Sanpo lightly tapped the tabletop with his fingers, his rhythm as steady as if he were calculating something.

"We can promise the Hyuga Clan a position as Konoha adviser once Clan Head Fugaku becomes the Fourth Hokage, and have them cooperate with us in wiping out Root. After all, their Byakugan can see through things. And Root now has someone who can use Wood Release, so I also need to contact the Senju Clan. They may not have many people, but they still have considerable influence. We will have them join us as well."

Uchiha Ryuka suddenly interjected, "Root actually managed to produce someone with Wood Release? How strong is he?"

Uchiha Sanpo smiled faintly. "Don't worry. He is only nine years old now, with the strength of a jonin. His actual combat ability is somewhat weaker than Hatake Kakashi's."

Uchiha Ryuka's shoulders visibly relaxed. "That's good, then."

Uchiha Yashiro returned to his seat and slowly sat down.

His eyes narrowed slightly, his voice carrying an unquestionable resolve. "Sanpo, when do you intend to act?"

Uchiha Sanpo stood up and planted both hands on the table. "I will contact the Hyuga Clan and the Senju Clan shortly. I need Yusuke to turn the information on Root and Shimura Danzō's crimes into flyers."

Uchiha Yusuke immediately protested, "You want me to run errands? No way. I want to attack Root's base."

Uchiha Yashiro swept him with a single look, and Yusuke instantly wilted like a deflated ball.

"I understand... I'll go print the flyers..."

Seeing Uchiha Yusuke's expression, Uchiha Sanpo smiled. "Tonight, we will arrest Shimura Danzō. Have Ryuka lead the team and cooperate with the Hyuga Clan and the Senju Clan to attack Root's base in the Forest of Death. Once it succeeds, send a distress signal. I want Konoha's citizens to walk into Root's base and see what Root has been doing."

At those words, Uchiha Yashiro suddenly rose to his feet.

He looked at everyone with a firm gaze, his voice turning bone-chillingly cold. "I have only one demand... Even if Sarutobi Hiruzen personally tries to stop us, Shimura Danzō must die."

Uchiha Sanpo nodded solemnly. "Shimura Danzō must die, and Root must be exposed. I will nail the names of Sarutobi Hiruzen and those other higher-ups to Konoha's pillar of shame."

A while later, Uchiha Sanpo emerged from Hyuga Hiashi's home... looking pleased. The negotiations had apparently gone very smoothly.

Then, he headed toward the Senju Clan compound.

Senju Akagi's voice trembled. "What... Say that again?"

Uchiha Sanpo calmly replied, "Root's live experiments with Hashirama Cells have already produced a successful case. A nine-year-old boy whose name before entering Root was Yamato."

Senju Akagi's chakra leaked out uncontrollably, making the table tremble. "That is... my nephew... He disappeared in the village three years ago... I never expected him to have entered Root."

Uchiha Sanpo fell silent at the right moment, giving him time to process the information.

"The conditions?" Senju Akagi finally asked, his voice hoarse.

"Tonight, the Senju Clan must send people to assist us and the Hyuga Clan in attacking Root's base. Afterward, the child will be returned to the Senju Clan. Naturally, I also hope the Senju Clan will support Clan Head Fugaku in becoming the Fourth Hokage."

Senju Akagi's shoulders trembled slightly, and only after a long while did he calm down. "Tonight, forty Senju clansmen will cooperate with you. But I want to kill Shimura Danzō myself."

"Killing Shimura Danzō is not possible. You are no match for him. He has not only implanted Hashirama Cells... he has also implanted several Three-Tomoe Sharingan..."

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