When Iori conquered Senju and unified the radicals and moderates Uchiha, Konoha High Command was not idle either.
The battle that occurred not far from Konoha made them alert. If the battle occurred within Konoha, it would be enough to destroy the core area of Konoha.
After receiving the report from Anbu, Hiruzen Sarutobi was shocked and went to the scene in person.
Looking at the devastated land in front of him, he stared at the destruction around him and frowned.
"This destruction is caused by the collision of two chakras here."
Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at the traces of the explosion and said in a deep voice.
He squatted down and carefully inspected the cracks and scorch marks on the ground. "Lightning Release, Fire Release and Wind Release, it feels like they are all caused by the same person."
He gently touched those marks with his fingers, feeling the chakra remaining on them.
"The ninjutsu used by the opponent doesn't look like the Five Elements Escape Technique. Is it some kind of secret technique or Kekkei Genkai?"
Perceiving Iori's chakra traces that were different from ninjutsu, Third Hokage found it difficult to make a judgment.
Third Hokage is worthy of being called the man Shinobi World Professor. Just the remaining chakra can allow him to analyze a lot of things.
He straightened up, with a solemn look on his face, and gave the order to Anbu Ninja who was accompanying him:
"Go and investigate clearly. We must at least know who these two people are."
Third Hokage picked up his pipe, took a deep breath, and let his thoughts rise with the smoke.
He already had some guesses in his mind, especially the identity of one of them.
Among Konoha, there are not many people who have such a powerful power that makes him feel strange. Uchiha Iori is one of them.
However, regarding another ninja who uses the power of wind, thunder and fire, Third Hokage cannot find the corresponding object.
It's natural that he couldn't guess it. Shisui has never shown the power of Susanoo in the past, and he has just acquired the power of divine thunder.
Shortly after Third Hokage returned to Hokage Building, his work was interrupted by Shimura Danzō who suddenly broke in.
"Hiruzen, do I know who those two people are?"
Third Hokage was furious, slapping the table and saying, "Did you send someone to monitor Uchiha Iori again? Do you have to choose this time?"
Danzo calmly explained, "Humph, you don't have to worry. Ryoma accidentally cultivated a special Kikaichū before, which can completely hide its chakra."
"Although the number is limited and they cannot continue to reproduce, it is enough to monitor them this time."
Hearing this, Third Hokage calmed down a little, and he asked, "So what happened, who is Uchiha Iori fighting?"
Danzo stood in front of Third Hokage, with a hint of regret in his tone. "Ryoma did not dare to get too close, and those Kikaichū later died in the aftermath of their battle."
"All I know is that that morning, Uchiha Iori took Shisui Uchiha to Senju Clan Compound, but because of Barrier Ninjutsu, my people could not follow."
"After coming out, the two of them headed outside the village. The last sight Kikaichū saw was a green giant standing on the ground."
Danzo said it was a bit heartbreaking. The special Kikaichū that was finally cultivated was scrapped so quickly. Fortunately, its sacrifice was valuable and it brought back important information.
Third Hokage banged his pipe on the table and said, "Uchiha Iori's Susanoo is black. It seems that Shisui Uchiha also turned on Mangekyo."
"Uchiha Clan is really talented. It's a pity that we no longer have Mr. First."
There was a hint of helplessness in Third Hokage's voice. He missed Konoha when First Hokage Senju Hashirama was alive.
"I wonder if Minato can suppress him, otherwise Minato's life will be difficult in the next few decades."
Shimura Danzō curled his lips when he heard this. He originally wanted to say that he might as well be Hokage, but after thinking about it, he probably couldn't handle the current situation, so he had to say to Third Hokage:
"An evil race like Uchiha should not appear. The more relatives and friends die, the stronger they become. They are no different from ghouls."
"That's enough, Danzo, they are our companions, don't slander them." Third Hokage stopped him.
Danzo did not dwell too much on this topic, and turned around and said, "Hiruzen, now Uchiha has two Mangekyo, we must deal with it."
"I remember that this Shisui Uchiha is the descendant of Mirror. I want to see if I can win him over, or at least make him neutral."
Third Hokage said, he took a deep breath of cigarette and slowly exhaled it. The air inside Hokage Building was filled with smoke.
His heart was filled with worries, and the appearance of the second Mangekyo owner made him feel that things were getting out of his control.
Especially when the relationship between Tsunade and Iori is unclear and Orochimaru is very likely to be neutral, Third Hokage is a little worried about the future of Minato.
"Let me do it, Hiruzen, I will let him join us." Danzo suddenly said
"You?" Third Hokage glanced at him, seriously doubting where his confidence came from.
He knew Danzo's methods and character, and was worried that his actions would be counterproductive.
"Don't act recklessly, you will only push him to the opposite side of us."
Third Hokage warned Danzo sternly. This is not the first time Danzo has been a pig teammate. At this critical moment, Konoha cannot have any further setbacks.
"Humph, Hiruzen, you will regret it." Danzo did not take Third Hokage's warning seriously. He was full of confidence in his plan.
"Danzo, I am Hokage." Third Hokage looked at him firmly.
After the daily conversation ended, Danzo slammed the door angrily and walked out.
Third Hokage helplessly held his forehead. He knew that he could not let Danzo act as he pleased, so he ordered the ninja outside, "Send a small team to keep an eye on him and don't let him act randomly."
"Yes." Several ninjas followed the order and left.
"Danzo, am I too kind to you?"
Third Hokage was smoking a cigarette and thinking a little melancholy, but when he thought of the past sincere exchanges and the kindness of saving each other's lives, he became even more reluctant to do anything.
Danzo quickly returned to Root's base. He ordered everyone at Root: "Send a team and find him in the name of Hokage."
"Hiruzen, this time I will be one step ahead."
Danzo laughed coldly. He had been collecting Uchiha Clan's information. As a descendant of the moderate leader Kagami Uchiha, Shisui's information was naturally no exception.
From the information he collected, Shisui was the same as Kagami Uchiha, a naive guy who was easy to fool.
"As long as I can get him, I will have a chance to become Hokage. Orochimaru is no longer reliable now, so I have to do it myself."
A trace of greed flashed in Danzo's eyes. Now that Orochimaru was ruined, Danzo had already lost hope, but now the appearance of Shisui has given him renewed confidence.
"If he is unwilling to join, as long as I can dig out his eyes, it will greatly advance the progress of my experiment and drag Orochimaru into the water."
"Hiruzen's womanly kindness is actually a good thing at this time."
Danzo was thinking that even if the worst happened, as long as he refused to admit it, Uchiha Clan would not be able to take action against him unless they wanted to rebel.
Being in a high position for a long time has long paralyzed his mind, making him forget to consider Iori's character and reaction, and also ignore the fate of Mitokado Homura.
Root's ninjas quickly dispatched, and they left Root Base quietly. Anbu's ninjas who were ordered to stare at Root Base were completely unaware.
Under Danzo's long-term penetration, Anbu's surveillance network was full of loopholes for him, which also allowed him to carry out various secret activities unscrupulously.
Anbu is no different from being blind in front of him.
Root's people quickly found Shisui Uchiha. They discovered that Shisui did not stay with Uchiha Clan Compound, but was heading out of the village alone.
The leading captain thought to himself: [It seems there is no need to take risks, let's follow him and show up again when we leave the village.]
He gestured to the team members, indicating that they should follow suit.
Shisui didn't seem to notice that he was being followed. He walked slowly along the path as usual.
However, when he reached a sparsely populated place, he suddenly stopped.
Shisui's eyes flashed with scarlet light. His sharp eyes scanned the place where Root people were hiding, and said in a deep voice, "Come out, you have been following me for so long, it's time to show up."