Uchiha Clan Massacre

"No, Sasuke hasn't graduated yet. Meeting him this early would inevitably make people suspicious. I'm not like that shameless Danzo. I'll wait until Sasuke graduates. By then, surely no one will doubt my intentions!"

Just as Sarutobi Hiruzen was considering trading some Wind Release Ninjutsu for Uchiha land, it suddenly occurred to him that the Sarutobi Clan was growing too quickly. Besides, it hadn't been long since the Uchiha Clan Massacre. If he tried to win Uchiha Sasuke over with both kindness and authority now, people would inevitably start thinking too much.

"I'll wait a little longer. In five years, the Will of Fire will be deeply rooted in Sasuke's heart. By then, I might be able to get Uchiha land for just a small price! Five years—I can wait that long for the Sarutobi Clan!"

Sarutobi Hiruzen slowly weighed his options as he watched the crystal ball before him. After all, as the Third Hokage, he understood that a tall tree attracted the wind...

Nara Shikaku glanced at Sarutobi Hiruzen, who seemed distracted, and wondered what was going on with Lord Hokage.

After his Shadow Clone returned, Sasuke began to enjoy a delicious meal. Of course, the Shadow Clone had been dispelled in the meantime!

After dinner, Sasuke rested. Tomorrow was another day off from the Ninja Academy, and he already had a clear plan for it.

The next morning, after leaving five Shadow Clones in the basement, Sasuke first went to the Uchiha Graveyard, then left the remaining five Shadow Clones at Naka Shrine.

All these clones shared one purpose: digging tunnels. More precisely, they were using Lightning Release Chakra to dig them. Sasuke was doing this primarily to train his Lightning Release Chakra Nature Transformation. And secondly? He wanted to completely destroy the Uchiha Clan Compound when he defected.

No matter what, this was Uchiha land. How could he let someone else occupy it? So Sasuke's first step was to use Lightning Release Chakra to connect all the underground areas here, then blow them up.

"Though it's a little regrettable, I have another place in mind that's much more suitable for the Uchiha!" After obtaining two Uchiha Bloodline Crystals at the Uchiha Graveyard, Sasuke recalled his plan to destroy the Uchiha Clan Compound and sighed helplessly. Then he headed for the Konoha Library.

Sasuke's reason for going to the library was simple: to learn some Taijutsu. Although the Konoha Library didn't have any ninjutsu, it did contain some basic Konoha Taijutsu and swordsmanship. After all, those were common throughout Konoha.

In the Hokage's office, Sarutobi Hiruzen saw that Sasuke was headed for the Konoha Library. He took three scrolls from his desk drawer, summoned the Anbu, gave them a few simple instructions, and handed them the scrolls.

"Loyalty must be instilled in children from a young age!" After the Anbu left, Sarutobi Hiruzen watched Sasuke continuing toward the Konoha Library through the crystal ball and smiled oddly.

After sending the Anbu on their mission, Sarutobi Hiruzen glanced around furtively. Once he was sure no one would disturb him, he began using his crystal ball for more unsavory business!

Sarutobi Hiruzen watched the scene in the crystal ball, his face flushed and drool slipping from the corner of his mouth. The next moment, blood gushed from his nose, staining the entire crystal ball red.

"This is way more exciting than that book of Jiraiya's!"

After finishing his peeping, Sarutobi Hiruzen put away the crystal ball with a lewd grin, then began handling his official duties as if nothing had happened!

When Sasuke arrived at the Konoha Library, he began searching for what he needed.

After half a day of searching, Sasuke finally found several Taijutsu techniques: Konoha Whirlwind, Konoha Gale, Konoha Rising Wind, Konoha Great Whirlwind, and Konoha Strong Whirlwind. They seemed like a lot, but after studying them closely, he realized they were just different ways of kicking!

After memorizing all these Taijutsu techniques, Sasuke started looking for the so-called Konoha Kenjutsu. He had nothing better to do, so he might as well get some of Konoha's knowledge for free.

Soon, Sasuke found Konoha Kenjutsu. Unfortunately, it was only basic swordsmanship, with no named techniques.

That made sense, after all. Any sword techniques with names were probably already family heirlooms!

Once he'd acquired these materials, Sasuke realized he wouldn't find anything else there, so he went straight home.

When Sasuke returned to his courtyard, he found an Anbu waiting for him. He looked surprised. Was that bastard Sarutobi Hiruzen going to make a move against him?

"These are from Lord Hokage. Keep up the good work. Lord Hokage has high hopes for you." As soon as Sasuke returned, the Anbu set down the three scrolls and left. Aside from delivering Sarutobi Hiruzen's message, he had barely said a word to Sasuke, leaving him speechless.

"What a strange organization!"

Watching the Anbu leave, Sasuke pursed his lips helplessly, then picked up the three scrolls left on the stone.

[剑跃炎: B-rank; Fire Release Kenjutsu]

[狂风剑: B-rank; Wind Release Kenjutsu]

[日晕舞: B-rank; Genjutsu]

Sasuke had thought Sarutobi Hiruzen had finally developed a conscience, but after seeing what was written on the scrolls, his face turned green!

"Using the Uchiha's sword techniques to win over an Uchiha? That's just like you, Third Hokage!"

After putting away the three scrolls, Sasuke slowly walked into his house.

"Sarutobi Hiruzen, it seems I really can't let you off so easily. What you did was truly despicable!" Looking at the three scrolls in his hands, Sasuke's hatred for Sarutobi Hiruzen grew a little stronger.

Hate him all he wanted, but Sasuke still had to practice the three techniques. They would make him stronger. Besides, Sword Leap Flame and Gale Sword seemed like they could be combined into a Scorch Release sword technique. That was an unexpected bonus.

After returning to the basement, Sasuke carefully copied down the Taijutsu and swordsmanship he'd memorized at the Konoha Library. Then he began planning his next training regimen.

These Taijutsu techniques might look ordinary, but they were quite powerful—at least in the early stages. In the later stages, it seemed that nothing in pure Taijutsu could compare to the Eight Inner Gates.

He already had Taijutsu, and he wasn't short on ninjutsu for now. As for Genjutsu, there was no need to mention it. With Illusion, he could kill most people instantly, as long as he didn't run into someone especially overpowered.

"Once everything I have reaches its maximum proficiency, I'll collect some interest. I hope you all cherish the lives you have now!"

Uchiha taking down Uchiha—you really are something, little Hiruzen.

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