Madara's plan

As Yang Xing walked back, he pondered Ban's scheme against him. Just as he was deep in thought, someone pulled him back to reality.

"Yang Xing?" Kurenai Yuhi's face was grim as she stared at them, her gaze fixed on the departing Ban. Her pretty face was slightly pale. "Who were those two?"

Kurenai Yuhi understood perfectly well that, setting aside the first Masked Man, the second person's sinister aura was beyond what an ordinary ninja could possess. That ninja's strength was at least that of Jonin. No, to be able to stare at Yang Xing like that and then leave safely, he was at least Kage Level figure.

The fact that it was an unknown Kage Level figure made Kurenai Yuhi almost stop breathing.

In particular, Yang Xing's calm words made Kurenai Yuhi's feelings extremely complicated.

"Two old friends," Yang Xing said calmly, without the slightest emotional fluctuation.

This changed Kurenai Yuhi's opinion of Yang Xing once again; this younger brother wasn't like a child at all, he really was different from ordinary children.

What kind of person is he?

What kind of thoughts, mind, and strength does he possess? These are all things Kurenai Yuhi wants to know and understand. The curiosity she feels for Yang Xing has completely washed away her previous vague feelings for Asuma.

The Great Ninja War of the Three Realms ended quite normally.

Under such circumstances, when the troops caught up, they found that the war had already ended, leaving many people puzzled.

When they learned that the Tsuchikage had surrendered voluntarily and signed a non-aggression pact, they cheered loudly. In order to celebrate as soon as possible, the group marched back to Konoha in a grand procession.

The journey was long, taking more than a week to and from the destination.

Konoha the same as always.

The city remains bustling and popular.

The large population of Konoha made Yang Xing, who had just returned, feel something was amiss.

For some reason, many people in the village were looking at him with strange eyes, mostly the eyes of the natives of Konoha.

Most of these people are ninjas working in Konoha.

This kind of gaze is too strange. Even if it's discovered that he defeated the Tsuchikage and made him surrender, he shouldn't be looked at like this.

Could it be that something happened in the village?

"Um, Lord Fourth Hokage, it's so good to have you back."

The person's haste caused Minato Namikaze to frown. "What happened?"

"No, it's nothing really." The newcomer glanced at Yang Xing with a strange look in his eyes, then whispered to Minato Namikaze, "Um, a group from the Council of Elders, along with some members of the Uchiha Clan, have arrived at the Council of Elders Room and are waiting for you."

"So fast?" Minato Namikaze's expression changed. He vaguely understood that this gathering of so many people didn't seem to be to celebrate their victory in battle.

"Oh, actually, your disciple Yang Xing should also go along."

Although the man spoke softly, his words did not escape Yang Xing's ears.

A sense of doubt arose in Yang Xing's heart.

Seeing the solemn expression on the other ninja's face, Minato Namikaze didn't linger. He gave the order that the victory celebration would be held later.

Then he took Yang Xing and headed to a certain location.

The new Council of Elders room in Konoha.

It's also the location of the newly rebuilt Anbu and the Starlight Group's high-ranking members. After all, the New Anbu has a significant impact on various forces and families in Konoha.

Inside the Starlight Group's headquarters, the newly built building became the Council of Elders's new conference room.

A quiet, square, spacious room.

The tatami mats are made of high-end materials, and the room is decorated with a solemn atmosphere.

The presence of high-ranking officials from Konoha in the room inevitably created a tense atmosphere.

Even those who were whispering dared not speak loudly.

As the door opened and two people entered, the room fell silent.

Indeed, it fell completely silent in an instant.

Especially the face of Fugaku Uchiha Clan. When the two entered, his gaze was fixed on one person. For some reason, Yang Xing saw a trace of anger on this person's face.

The anger was clearly directed at him. Yang Xing thought about it for a moment, but couldn't understand what had made this uncle change his expression towards him.

The explanation came quickly.

Almost as soon as Minato Namikaze opened his mouth, someone immediately answered.

"I don't know everyone?" Minato Namikaze's words were abruptly interrupted.

"Let me speak first." Standing beside Fugaku Uchiha was Shisui Uchiha, the current genius of the Uchiha Clan. He was the first to stand up, looking directly at someone, and said, "Actually, we're looking for your disciple, the Fourth Hokage. There's something we absolutely must ask."

"Me?" Yang Xing stepped forward.

Shisui Uchiha, devoid of his previous respect, now exuded a menacing aura and said with a grim expression, "I would like to ask, Lord Yang Xing, could you perhaps demonstrate one of your rather unique abilities?"

"What do you mean?" Yang Xing frowned, vaguely sensing that something was wrong.

"Stop pretending." Shisui Uchiha gritted his teeth, clearly looking very angry. "We already know what happened. Your Three-Tomoe Sharingan, this kind of Dōjutsu, should only be possessed by our Uchiha Clan."

"Three Sharingan Tomoe? Sharingan?" Minato Namikaze was shocked. He really didn't understand this. He turned to look at Yang Xing, his face showing a hint of confusion.

"Haha, that joke isn't funny." Yang Xing smiled faintly, his face calm.

Unfortunately, Shisui Uchiha has no intention of letting him go right now.

The Sharingan is unique to the Uchiha Clan; only those with Uchiha blood can inherit and possess it. Yang Xing now possesses this Sharingan, which is a major problem for his clan.

This is also a major problem for Konoha.

This issue has led to a gathering of Konoha's high-ranking officials, including the heads of various clans, all here to demand an explanation from Yang Xing.

"No need to hide it anymore." Fugaku Uchiha stared intently at Yang Xing with a serious expression, and said calmly, "Our investigation revealed that although a member of our clan named Obito Uchiha died, we also know that Obito Uchiha glasses to Kakashi. This was Obito's own request, and we won't interfere further. However, your eyes are indeed Three Sharingan Tomoe, and you have double pupils. Everyone in the Uchiha Clan wants to know where your eyes came from?"

This time, Minato Namikaze had some doubts. The other person's words made him wonder, "Yang Xing, do you really have the Sharingan?"

Yang Xing remained silent, having no other words to say; he had a feeling that this matter was not simple.

Moreover, the current situation doesn't seem like an inquiry into why he has the Sharingan. Having the Sharingan shouldn't make Fugaku Uchiha so nervous.

Could it be that some bad rumors about me have surfaced?