A Gentle Warning

"Danzo, what do you mean?"

"Did Uchiha Yue do all of this?"

After hearing Shimura Danzō's words, the Third Hokage, just like Shimura Danzō, couldn't help but lose his composure for a moment.

Actually, it wasn't that the Third Hokage and Shimura Danzō lacked the capacity to handle the situation, which is why they were slightly flustered upon hearing this information. It was simply that Uchiha Yue's achievements in the Land of Water were too astonishing. Who could have imagined that an eight-year-old ninja could slaughter nearly two hundred Kirigakure in the Land of Water? Moreover, after those Kirigakure ninjas who were slaughtered, there were still over eighty Jonin-level ninjas remaining.

How many people in the entire Shinobi World could achieve such a feat?

However, it was this unexpected achievement that was accomplished by Uchiha Yue, a ninja who was only eight years old.

Therefore, upon hearing of Uchiha Yue's astonishing achievements, both the Third Hokage and Shimura Danzō silent.

After a long while, the Third Hokage, like Shimura Danzō before him, finally accepted the shocking information. He slowly exhaled, saying, "Danzo, if what this report says is true, then the fierce battle near Third Hokage Mandarin Fish Town was very likely orchestrated by Uchiha Yue. However, there's something I don't understand: why did Uchiha Yue have such a surprised expression in the Land of Water? You must know, Uchiha Yue only recently completed the Chunin Ninja Exams and became a Chunin!"

"Sarutobi, are you pretending to be confused?"

As the Third Hokage arrived, Shimura Danzō, his eyes full of mockery as he addressed the Third Hokage, "Sarutobi, as Tsunade's teacher, you couldn't possibly have not obtained some information about Uchiha Yue from Tsunade, could you? Even before Uchiha Yue left the village, there was intelligence indicating that he had awakened the Uchiha Yue Mangekyō Sharingan! Do you know how many people in the Uchiha Clan have awakened the Mangekyō Sharingan?"

"There are only three people! Even including Uchiha Yue, there are only three people!"

"The first person to awaken the Mangekyō Sharingan was Uchiha Yue's Uchiha Madara."

"The second person to awaken the Mangekyō Sharingan was Uchiha Madara's younger brother, Uchiha Izuna!"

"As for the third person to awaken the Mangekyō Sharingan, leaving a significant mark on the history of the Uchiha Clan, it was Uchiha Yue!"

"Our Konoha's Chunin, Uchiha Yue!"

Shimura Danzō paused slightly, then continued, "Sarutobi, you should have sent people to keep an eye on Uchiha Yue much earlier. Now, Uchiha Yue, having Mangekyō Sharingan, has already caused a sensation within the Land of Water. If we don't take action now, a tragedy like the one in the Land of Water will inevitably occur in our Land of Fire sooner or later. There are some things I may not be able to say more about. But, Sarutobi, I hope you understand what I mean; I'm also thinking of our village!"

"Yes, I know."

As soon as Shimura Danzō speaking, the Third Hokage nodded slightly in acknowledgment, then fell silent.

As the Third Hokage of Konoha, Sarutobi Hiruzen, and Shimura Danzō, a member of the Konoha Council of Elders, were not surprised to know some of the secrets of the Uchiha Clan. Therefore, both the Third Hokage and Shimura Danzō were well aware of what the Mangekyō Sharingan represented within the Uchiha Clan. In fact, the Third Hokage and Shimura Danzō understood the terrifying power of the Mangekyō Sharingan even better than the current Uchiha Clan head, Uchiha Fugaku.

That is precisely why, after Shimura Danzō finished speaking, the Third Hokage had to think carefully about how to deal with Uchiha Yue in the future.

However, just as the Third Hokage was about to answer Shimura Danzō's question, he suddenly remembered something else. He then asked Shimura Danzō Third Hokage, "Danzo, how many ninjas from Kirigakure are guarding Mandarin Fish Town? Also, have you found out Uzumaki Minako's whereabouts?"

"Hmph, Sarutobi, you really underestimate my 'Root' team!"

Upon hearing the Third Hokage's question, Shimura Danzō coldly and said, "More than ten years ago, Kirigakure laid an ambush in Mandarin Fish Town, escorting Uzumaki Minako to guard the Mandarin Fish Town, waiting for Uchiha Yue to arrive. Clearly, those guys in Kirigakure had already obtained intelligence, knowing that Uchiha Yue was Asura, and also knowing the reason for his provocation against Kirigakure. Therefore, the Fourth Mizukage, Uchiha Yue Yagura, specifically selected seven members of the Shadow Guard, leading 120 Chunin and 80 Jonin under his command to guard Mandarin Fish Town, waiting for Uchiha Yue to walk right into their trap."

"However, according to the intelligence we have obtained so far, Uchiha Yue has already gone to Mandarin Fish Town and engaged in battle with the ninjas of Kirigakure. In this battle, all 120 Chunin and 80 Jonin of Kirigakure were killed. Even the seven members of the Kirigakure Shadow Guard died near Mandarin Fish Town. As for the Fourth Mizukage, Yagura, his whereabouts are still unknown!"

"Of course, Uchiha Yue and Uzumaki Minako are also missing."

"It's been several days, and we still haven't obtained any information about Uchiha Yue, Uzumaki Minako, or the Fourth Mizukage, Yagura."

"Presumably, Uchiha Yue, Uzumaki Minako, and the Fourth Mizukage Yagura all suffered serious injuries after that battle and are probably recuperating now!"

When Shimura Danzō, the Third Hokage nodded heavily and then asked, "Danzo, which faction was able to obtain this information?"

"Hmm... that's a bit difficult to ascertain."

Upon hearing the Third Hokage's question, Shimura Danzō frowned and said, "Within Konoha, only you and I should know this. As for the other ninja villages, Kirigakure was probably the first to receive the information, and Sunagakure, Kumogakure, and Iwagakure should receive it a few days later. Of course, the other ninja villages, upon receiving this information, certainly wouldn't know that Asura is Uchiha Yue from our village. After all, no one could attribute Asura's terrifying achievements to a mere eight-year-old brat like Uchiha Yue."

"But..."

With that, Shimura Danzō stared intently at the Third Hokage before him, solemnly instructing, "But, Sarutobi, you must keep someone in your heart!"

"That person is Uchiha Fugaku! The current head of the Uchiha Clan!"

"Okay, I understand."

Having received Shimura Danzō's instructions, the Third Hokage nodded heavily and said, "I'll handle the Uchiha Clan matter. Danzo, you have some conflicts with the Uchiha Clan, so it's not suitable for you to get involved. However, regarding the Hyuga Clan matter, you might need to take action. Hyuga Hiashi should be able to listen to you and stay quiet for a while."

With that, the Third Hokage took a deep breath and slowly walked towards the door of the secret room, clearly intending to leave and go to the Uchiha Clan to see Uchiha Fugaku.

However, before the Third Hokage departed, he left behind these words for Third Hokage Shimura Danzō.

"Danzo, tell Hyuga Hiashi and the Hyuga Clan to keep quiet for a while, at least until Uchiha Yue returns to the village."

"As for the Uchiha Clan's affairs, you must not interfere."

"Leave the matter of disciplining Uchiha Fugaku and the Uchiha Clan to me, the Hokage!"