It's Time to Lose Control!

Compared to the heartwarming scene elsewhere, the atmosphere in the Hokage Office was rather strange.

When two Anbu ninjas informed Sarutobi Hiruzen that Uchiha Fugaku had made contact with Naruto, the latter could not help but stand up from his chair.

"What?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen was somewhat shocked.

Although the Uchiha clan knew of Naruto's identity, due to the sensitivity of his status, the Uchiha had never once approached Naruto over these years.

Why would the Uchiha make such a decision at this point in time?

Uchiha Fugaku, what exactly are you trying to do?

For the first time, Sarutobi Hiruzen felt a sense of panic.

One had to realize that if Naruto's identity were exposed... no, it would inevitably be exposed.

When that time came, all the hatred the village held for the Uchiha would shift into fear toward little Naruto.

Furthermore, since Naruto was still young, those ambitious individuals from other villages would certainly not let such an opportunity pass them by.

What on earth are you people trying to do?

"Where is Kakashi?"

Only then did Sarutobi Hiruzen remember that it was Hatake Kakashi who had been guarding Naruto today.

"Kakashi is... still at his post."

One Anbu member said with some difficulty.

"He knows..."

"You two may withdraw."

Sarutobi Hiruzen walked to the window, suppressing the agitation in his heart, and spoke slowly.

The two exchanged a glance, said nothing more, and vanished from the room.

The Uchiha's status was already sensitive, and when combined with Naruto's identity, it would instantly remind people of the Nine-Tails Incident.

Under such circumstances, there was only one way for the Uchiha to extricate themselves from this situation.

They would have to reveal Naruto's identity, and in doing so, they likely revealed that they knew everything that had happened back then.

Although the entire Uchiha clan had not participated in the battle at that time due to the suppression by Shimura Danzō, Uchiha Fugaku's move was undoubtedly telling Sarutobi Hiruzen that they had already grasped the truth of those past events.

They might even know who had attacked Konoha and controlled the Nine-Tails.

Is this... a warning to me?

Sarutobi Hiruzen exhaled a thick cloud of smoke, the expression on his face becoming incredibly strange.

He was not the only one to receive such news.

There was also our Pot Kage—Shimura Danzō!

"It seems the Uchiha are about to make a major move!"

"Our plans must be brought forward."

"Otherwise, once the Uchiha have completely laid out their preparations, it will be basically impossible to take action."

"The Sharingan, I must obtain it!"

A morbid expression appeared on Shimura Danzō's face.

He was not like Sarutobi Hiruzen, who had stood at the pinnacle of the light for so long.

Even if he were to lose his power one day, he would still be the high and mighty Third Hokage.

But what about him?

He had always remained in the shadows, playing those dark and treacherous games.

If he could not obtain a title sufficient to legitimize himself, then even on the day he died, he would likely just rot in the dirt.

This... is Root...

At this moment, Uchiha Roy finished his daily training.

After exhausting his chakra until not "a single drop" remained, he lay down in his courtyard.

"System, panel."

Following Uchiha Roy's command, the system panel appeared before him.

Host: Uchiha Roy
Ninjutsu: Fire Style: Fireball Explosion [16%], Fire Style: Blue Flame [22%]; Lightning Style: Lightning Snake Frenzy [21%], Lightning Style: White Worm [31%]
Taijutsu: Konoha Style Taijutsu [10%], Uchiha Style Taijutsu [12%]
Genjutsu: Thorn Bind
Kekkei Genkai: Sharingan [21%] [2-Tomoe], Mera Mera no Mi [12%]

Fixed Chakra: 6000

Items: Improved Explosive Tag*100, Improved Kunai*50, Over-fulfillment Mission Pack, Kusanagi Sword: Turin...

Functions: Portable Space [1000m³]

Main Mission: Save the Uchiha [20%] [Mission Requirement: After the Uchiha Clan Downfall Night, preserve as many Uchiha clansmen as possible. The higher the number of survivors, the higher the grade, and the more generous the rewards.]

During this period, aside from carrying out patrol missions, Roy spent most of his time in special training.

He would exhaust his chakra, then recover and refine it.

Even during his routine patrols, he kept his Sharingan activated at all times, all for the sake of increasing his proficiency.

That's right, the progress bars behind his ninjutsu were likely what could be called proficiency.

As long as Roy used them, they would increase.

It seemed the system still had quite a few things waiting for him to discover!

"Roy, the Clan Head won't be back tonight. What is our next move?"

Just then, Uchiha Natsume appeared in the courtyard.

"Captain Natsume, I'm still not quite used to you acting like this..."

Roy scratched his head, looking awkward.

One had to know, Uchiha Natsume was his captain!

This way of speaking made Roy feel a bit unaccustomed.

It was mainly because after hearing Roy's plan, Uchiha Fugaku had directly and secretly elevated Roy's status to that of a Special Elder.

Moreover, within this plan, he possessed absolute independent authority.

For some operations, he could even handle them specially without needing to report them.

At the same time, Uchiha Fugaku had instructed several of his personal guards that whenever they needed operational guidance, they should go to Roy.

That was how this scene came to be.

"As long as it is for the good of the Uchiha, and can make the Uchiha stronger."

"I will get used to it."

Uchiha Natsume was quite easygoing, speaking with a bright expression.

It was hard to believe that this was once a member of the Uchiha clan's hardline faction.

"Since Captain Natsume has said so, I won't be coy."

"Next, go and plug the mouths of those ordinary people."

"But don't be in a hurry, because we are definitely not the ones who need to be anxious."

"Everything is prepared, right?"

As Roy spoke, the smile at the corner of his mouth became hard to hide.

Let them be as cunning as demons, playing with power.

Roy didn't just come here with the system as his cheat.

He hadn't watched those hundreds of episodes of Naruto Shippuden for nothing.

Plus, he used to read fanfiction about Naruto when he had free time, so his analysis of the situation within the village was already spot on.

Next, the ones who wouldn't be able to hold back from acting would definitely not be them, the Uchiha.

"Everything has been arranged, and the personnel for secret surveillance are all in position."

"However, it's been three days already. Are they really going to make a move tonight?"

Uchiha Natsume was a bit curious.

He was very clear about the upcoming operational plan.

But Uchiha Natsume still didn't quite understand.

Why was Roy so certain that those guys wouldn't be able to help themselves and would make a move tonight?

"Because they have reached the point where they have no choice but to act."

After saying this, Roy looked directly into the dark distance.