Sarutobi Hiruzen's Request to Meet

Keigo Uchiha was in a fantastic mood!

He curled the corners of his lips upward. "This is the benefit of having backing. For a common ninja, obtaining ninjutsu and resources is an incredibly difficult task; some might spend their entire lives stuck at the level of a Chunin."

"But for me, as long as I have great talent, obtaining ninjutsu is the simplest thing in the world!"

"The only thing I need to focus on is getting stronger, fast!"

Keigo Uchiha's gaze sharpened.

Although this was the golden age of peace in Konoha, one still needed to constantly grow stronger!

Since one lives a life, one must naturally climb to the pinnacle!

And... his gaze softened as he looked at the fair-skinned Hakuto beside him; he still had someone he needed to protect.

After the two left, the Great Elder remained silent for a long time.

"Trying to get my hands on Senju Tobirama's Water Style legacy is no easy feat."

He furrowed his brows. "Senju Tobirama had many Water Style ninjutsu that are forbidden scrolls. Even the Hokage lineage isn't necessarily privy to them, let alone the Uchiha Clan, whom Senju Tobirama always targeted."

Senju Tobirama had already died in the First Shinobi World War.

But who could guarantee that his ideology hadn't been inherited by Sarutobi Hiruzen?

"Fortunately, the scrolls didn't fall into the hands of the Senju Clan; otherwise, there would have been absolutely no chance at all."

Suddenly, he tapped his finger lightly on the desk.

Three times in succession.

With a rhythmic cadence!

In an instant, a whoosh was heard!

The sound of air being pierced rang out.

Three ninjas in black appeared by the Great Elder's side!

Their faces were covered, revealing no skin, but their cold, dark eyes were like those from hell—icy, murderous, and devoid of any emotion!

The man in the center, in particular, had an aura that revealed a sharp edge despite being restrained!

He was not yet thirty years old!

Yet those eyes held a sense of extreme world-weariness, as if... he had seen too much life and death, and had seen through everything in this world!

"You have a mission to complete, for the glory of the Uchiha Clan, and for the prosperity of the Uchiha Clan!"

Kyo Uchiha's face was hidden in the shadows, making his expression impossible to read.

But his voice was filled with power!

"Go to the Land of Lightning! Find the youngest son of the Third Raikage and use the Sharingan to extract the complete Nintaijutsu of the Yotsuki Clan!"

His voice was measured and deliberate, carrying decisiveness and sternness!

"What!?"

Even though the three were the most elite death soldiers of the Uchiha Clan, they were shocked upon hearing this order!

The burly ninja among them couldn't help but ask, "Great Elder, the ninja world has returned to peace, and the Yotsuki Clan is the most powerful Raikage lineage in Kumogakure. One could even say they are not inferior to our Uchiha Clan!"

"Why must we go to such lengths?"

The three death soldiers were full of confusion.

If this operation went poorly, it could even trigger a war between Konoha and Kumogakure!

And the Uchiha Clan would become the sinners of Konoha!

But looking at the Great Elder's calm expression, they realized something subtle—this matter... seemed to be of great importance!

"That is why..." the Great Elder said calmly, "try your best not to harm the target, and do not leave any traces behind. I only feel at ease entrusting this matter to the three of you."

Do not harm the target!

Do not leave traces!

The three felt a chill in their hearts and immediately understood the Great Elder's subtext!

But at the same time, this mission was even more difficult than killing the Raikage's young son!

The subtext was that if they were discovered, they were to commit suicide first and destroy all evidence.

The Great Elder turned around, his face solemn. "This concerns the future of our Uchiha Clan. Your hard work is appreciated!"

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The three were stunned, their expressions filled with confusion.

The burly man asked cautiously, "Why would the Nintaijutsu of the Kumogakure clan concern the future of our Uchiha Clan?"

The Great Elder frowned slightly.

The matter of Keigo should have been a secret.

But these three men were death-sworn warriors of the Uchiha clan.

And this mission, if not a nine-deaths-to-one-life scenario, was close enough to it.

The Great Elder did not want them to die without knowing what they were fighting for.

He paused, then spoke slowly: "Kagami's son is a natural wielder of Storm Release and possesses three chakra natures. He needs this Nintaijutsu!"

"What!?"

The three were shocked; even as death-sworn warriors, their pupils constricted violently. "So that is the case."

"To be born of the Uchiha clan and awaken Storm Release—with proper training, he could absolutely become a Kage-level powerhouse!"

But immediately after, their gazes turned fervent!

This was the hope of the Uchiha clan.

Perhaps... he could lead the Uchiha clan to a new pinnacle!

"Back then, Lord Kagami's talent was already brilliant enough, but I never expected Young Master Keigo's talent to be even greater!"

The burly man said excitedly: "The Sharingan combined with Storm Release, three chakra nature transformations, and that Nintaijutsu from Kumogakure—it not only compensates for the Uchiha clan's weakness in close-quarters combat, but also utilizes the dynamic vision of the Sharingan!"

"Young Master Keigo... will become an invincible existence in the future!"

The three exchanged glances, their eyes filled with excitement.

Their bodies trembled slightly as they spoke in unison: "We are willing!"

"Even if it is a nine-deaths-to-one-life mission, if our sacrifice can allow another Uchiha Madara to emerge within the Uchiha clan, what does it matter!"

Having said this.

Under the gaze of Kyo Uchiha, the three departed with resolve.

This was not a march to their deaths.

It was an honor!

"Everything you do will be remembered; you will forever be the pride of the Uchiha!"

The Great Elder was silent but firm.

This was something that had to be done.

"Now then... the next thing to consider is how to obtain Senju Tobirama's Water Release for Keigo."

He took a deep breath, his gaze lost in thought.

Suddenly, a ninja flickered into existence at the doorway. He knelt on one knee and said respectfully: "Great Elder, Sarutobi Hiruzen requests an audience!"

Instantly.

The Great Elder laughed; it seemed that it was not just he who wanted Water Release ninjutsu—Sarutobi Hiruzen... also wanted something.

His expression remained calm as an ancient well, and he spoke slowly: "Let him in. Tell him that as a close friend of Kagami, he has the qualifications."

Sarutobi Hiruzen and the late Kagami Uchiha were close friends.

In the past, he had frequently visited the Uchiha clan compound.

Therefore, he was no stranger to Sarutobi Hiruzen; one could even say that the Uchiha clan and Sarutobi Hiruzen had a certain rapport.

On the other side.

Sarutobi Hiruzen's expression was calm, but a trace of lingering anxiety remained in the depths of his eyes.

The First Great Ninja War had ended in the 21st year of Konoha.

And the Second Hokage, his own teacher, had died on the battlefield.

He had been entrusted with the position in a time of crisis and appointed as the new Hokage.

But now, it was already the 23rd year of Konoha, and he still had not become the true Hokage!

Sarutobi Hiruzen took a deep breath. "The radicals of the Senju clan will not back down. In their eyes, only someone from the Senju clan is the most suitable choice for Hokage!"

"Although Lady Mito has barely kept them in check with her prestige, they continue to make small moves. As for the ninja clans, I have only managed to secure the support of the Ino-Shika-Cho families and other minor clans. The Hyuga, Hatake, and others are all watching from the sidelines. To truly overcome the Senju, who are a founding clan... I must obtain the support of the Uchiha, who are also a founding clan!"

His eyes flashed with sharp light.

He stepped inside!