The Beginning of the Root Division's Destruction

The Third... like a tree already aged and rotting, he can no longer support the prosperity of Konoha!

In his heart, Minato recalled the words Uzumaki Sora had spoken two years ago in that mysterious space; it was the first time in Konoha's history that both a Third and a Fourth Hokage existed simultaneously.

And Lord Third, he was indeed far too soft.

Even some recent intelligence regarding Orochimaru seemed to have been secretly obstructed by the Third's direct Anbu.

But Minato was also very clear on the fact that the Third had no desire to fight for power.

Much like an old man nearing the end of his days, whose heart is always filled with memories, the Third was no longer the Shinobi Hero he once was; like all old men, he was overly indulgent toward the past.

"Haa..."

Sighing, Minato braced himself, his expression brightening as he looked at Yun, Shisui, and the others: "You all should head back first; I will handle this matter."

As his voice fell, he glanced at the Medical Team that had already departed, and Namikaze Minato vanished from the spot.

"Izumi, was it you who used the Ninja Cat summoning to notify Itachi?"

"Ah? This is..."

"Did you two go on a date using a Ninja Cat?"

These words instantly made Izumi blush. She looked at Itachi evasively, tapping her index fingers together: "It wasn't a date, we were just chatting as usual."

Shisui, standing to the side, couldn't watch anymore. He patted Yun on the shoulder and said: "Don't be so hard on Izumi, you guy. If it weren't for Itachi sending word so quickly this time..."

Yun grinned and took over: "If it weren't for Itachi, there would be more than just one dead and two heavily injured on the ground."

Shisui shook his head: "The power of the Mangekyou is not invincible, and you should understand the price of using it. Do not abuse this power; besides, the Uchiha, myself, Itachi, and Izumi—we all need you."

Yun understood that last sentence. From Shisui's perspective, if one didn't care about going blind, the power of the Mangekyou could truly wipe out Root.

But cleaning up the evidence in Konoha afterward would be another matter entirely.

And if that were to happen, Yun would have no choice but to defect. Neither he nor the Fourth could change that outcome.

Itachi, who had been silent the whole time, looked over and said calmly: "Whether for the Uchiha or the village, your role, Yun, is greater than mine. So, no matter what, you must be able to keep up."

Yun scratched his head. The person before him—the Uchiha psychopath from his memories—didn't seem so hateful after all.

"Understood. I also love the peace and tranquility of this village. Don't worry."

Night fell, but the Hokage Building remained brightly lit.

Inside the room, five figures sat, yet not a single sound leaked out.

"Shisui, the meetings regarding the Uchiha have always included only the four of us, plus the teacher. You..."

Before Kakashi could finish, the Fourth raised a hand to stop him.

He said: "Shisui trusts Yun, so I trust him as well."

That single sentence silenced Kakashi's questioning and extended trust to both Yun and Shisui.

However, the now-changed Shisui replied: "Many of my philosophies have always been taught to me by Yun. And now, regarding the Uchiha, he also possesses the strength to help, so..."

This surprised Kakashi. He looked at Yun and asked: "Without a headband, he hasn't graduated yet, right?"

Shisui nodded: "He is in the same class as Itachi, but Yun doesn't seem to want to graduate early. He feels that school life is quite good."

Yun, standing to the side, looked at Kakashi and said: "If we're talking about geniuses, shouldn't that be you? Jonin Kakashi: graduated at five, Chunin at six, Jonin at twelve. I couldn't possibly manage that level."

Kakashi returned to his usual dead-fish eyes, scratched his white hair, and replied: "The brats these days are getting more and more terrifying."

Terrifying?

Yun, who didn't reply, smiled inwardly. Wait until your student hits the Six Paths finale at seventeen; then you'll know what a true Konoha Genin is.

"Ahem."

The Fourth Hokage, Namikaze Minato, sitting in the center, cleared his throat. After gathering their attention, he said: "In the last six months, we've made some discoveries regarding the surveillance of the Military Police Force, so I need you, Shisui, to make a judgment."

Shisui took the intelligence scroll. The information, translated by the Cipher Squad, made him frown slightly.

Have they already noticed?

Ever since Yun set the timeline, Shisui hadn't been idle these past few days; he had been visiting the Uchiha Jonin one by one.

This move likely stirred the thoughts of Uchiha Nanadai and the others.

Uchiha Setsuna, that guy who has been locked up in the High-Security Prison all this time?

"Judging by his age, this person seems to be from the Uchiha Clan during the Second's era. So, regarding Uchiha Setsuna, I still need your intelligence," Minato's voice rang out.

Shisui set the scroll down: "Uchiha Setsuna was the most authoritative figure of the Hawk Faction during the Second's time. If the Hawk Faction within the clan intends to break him out, his release would be a problem."

Hearing this name, Yun pondered for a long moment. In his memories, this name seemed to belong to the Hawk Faction, having been locked away in the High-Security Prison many years ago.

Would that old guy Nanadai allow someone with more authority than him to appear?

"Has that old guy opened the Mangekyou?"

Shisui shook his head and replied: "I don't think so. Otherwise, Konoha's High-Security Prison alone wouldn't be able to hold him."

An Uchiha who has not awakened the Mangekyou is not worth worrying about.

Yun thought for a moment and said to Shisui, "If they haven't awakened the Mangekyou, the strength of the two of us is already enough."

These words reminded Shisui of the Mangekyou he had just obtained, but using that would lead to blindness soon enough.

In Shisui's heart, Yun was just as important as himself.

"Shisui, how much longer will it take?"

Minato's question made Shisui frown as he looked out the window toward the Uchiha Compound, before replying, "At the clan meeting four days from now, Yun and I will resolve the internal issues of the Uchiha."

Kinoe, who had remained silent until now, suddenly spoke up: "Do you require Anbu support?"

Yun waved his hand and replied, "We don't need the Anbu. If our strength is sufficient, it's not even certain that a fight will break out. Besides, with the Uchiha's typical pride, the appearance of the Anbu might not be a good thing."

Minato thought for a moment and looked at Yun: "Ninjas who have come down from the battlefield are never weak. If Uchiha Setsuna is truly rescued by them, you both need to be cautious and careful."

The two nodded slightly...

Afterward, Minato began coordinating with the Jonin Squad where Kakashi was stationed, and the Hokage's direct Anbu unit where Kinoe belonged.

These two assets were the fruits of Minato's labor over the past two years, and there would be more to come.

"BOOM!!!"

Suddenly, a massive roar echoed throughout all of Konoha, and the Hokage Building trembled slightly.

The destruction of the Root Division had begun!

Standing behind Minato and the others, Yun frowned slightly. Is that how it is? That is exactly why you truly deserve to die!

Even if they hadn't used his family as a threat, neither Danzo nor the Root Division would have survived this night!

However, the factual information relayed by his Clone, Sora, filled Yun's heart with a sense of malice.

Uchiha Setsuna, a TV original character, had been kept in confinement all this time.

A quick note here: Izumi's feelings at this moment are just those of a child, and the younger sister will not end up marrying Itachi in the end. One more thing, there is no incest in this book, thank you.