Displayed Strength

Chapter 6: Displayed Strength

Hearing this, Uchiha Kusabi flushed deep red, wishing he could find a crack in the ground to crawl into; it was mortifying.

Masaki Uchiha glanced at Uchiha Kusabi and said, "Let's go, let's see what the situation is together," before striding toward the door.

"Yes."

The group followed behind him.

In the Hokage Office, Sarutobi Hiruzen, Shimura Danzō, Utatane Koharu, Mitokado Homura, Minato Namikaze, and Shikaku Nara were all gathered.

This meeting had been proposed by the Third Hokage, and the Anbu sent to deliver the message had yet to return.

Seeing that no one was speaking, Minato Namikaze looked at Sarutobi Hiruzen to break the stifling atmosphere in the room.

"Lord Third, the Uchiha are merely changing their clan head; there is no need to call such a grand meeting, is there?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen sat there in a leisurely manner, puffing on his pipe, not yet speaking.

Shimura Danzō could no longer sit still. "Fourth, you are still young and do not know the sinister nature of the Uchiha clan. If it were anyone else becoming clan head, it would be fine."

"But, Masaki Uchiha must absolutely not be allowed to become clan head. He is the most evil person in the entire Uchiha clan!"

"I propose here and now: first, strip Masaki Uchiha of his positions as clan head and head of the Police Force, then detain him in the Anbu prison for interrogation."

As his voice fell, Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura both nodded in agreement, while Shikaku Nara pondered for a moment before asking:

"I wonder on what grounds Elder Danzō intends to strip Masaki Uchiha of his positions? And on what grounds would he be detained in the prison?"

"You must know, without a proper name, the words will not carry weight; it is easy to incite trouble."

Shimura Danzō snorted coldly upon hearing this. "Hmph, I have received intelligence that someone has reported Masaki Uchiha for planning a rebellion. This reason alone is enough to execute him!"

Sarutobi Hiruzen removed the pipe from his lips and tapped the table with his finger. "Danzō, I believe Masaki Uchiha is not that kind of person. He is also a Konoha ninja who possesses the Will of Fire. Once he arrives, he can explain everything clearly to everyone."

One has to say, ginger is still spicier when it's old.

If he couldn't explain it clearly, would they throw Masaki Uchiha into prison? And then purge the Uchiha clan?

Sarutobi Hiruzen appeared to be speaking up for Masaki Uchiha, but in reality, he did not oppose Shimura Danzō's opinion.

Minato Namikaze also hurriedly stepped forward at this moment. "I agree with Lord Third's words; Masaki-kun is not the type of person who would want to rebel."

Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura also chimed in, "Danzō, it is better to wait until he arrives and ask him clearly before saying anything else."

"You... hmph!" Shimura Danzō's face turned livid. He pointed a trembling finger at the people in front of him, snorted coldly, and said nothing more.

Uchiha Clan Grounds

Looking at the masked Anbu before him, Masaki Uchiha recognized who this person was at a glance.

"Yo, isn't this the son of the White Fang, the genius Jonin of Konoha, Hatake Kakashi?"

Facing Masaki Uchiha's teasing, the face beneath the Anbu mask revealed a wry smile.

"Brother Masaki, please stop teasing me. Lord Hokage requests your presence."

"Oh? Which Hokage is requesting my presence?"

"Lord Third and Lord Fourth invite you over for questioning."

Looking at the Kakashi before him, a flash of pity crossed Masaki Uchiha's eyes, and he couldn't help but think of the tragic fate that befell him in the original story.

"Fine, I'll go with you."

He then turned to the group behind him and instructed, "Don't forget the few things I mentioned earlier, Elders."

At this, the two elders immediately stood straight, bowing their heads slightly. "Yes."

Masaki Uchiha nodded in satisfaction at the sight. "The guard unit will accompany me to secure the Hokage Building."

"Let's go, Kakashi-san." Without waiting for Kakashi's reaction, he led the guard unit directly toward the Hokage Building.

Entrance to the Hokage Office

As the doors opened, he looked at the six people sitting inside.

A faint smile played on Masaki Uchiha's face. "The visitors are not coming with good intentions."

This remark seemed directed at Hatake Kakashi standing beside him, yet it also seemed meant for everyone inside the Hokage Office.

Hatake Kakashi, standing at his side, heard this and looked at him in surprise, whispering a retort, "You are the one who is the visitor."

Hearing Kakashi's words, Masaki Uchiha smiled slightly and said nothing, then turned to the guard unit behind him. "The rest of you stay at the door; Shisui and Tetsuya, come in with me."

"Masaki-kun, please come in and find a seat so we can talk." Seeing Masaki Uchiha's arrival, Minato Namikaze stood up quickly, greeting him warmly and inviting him to sit.

If one were to ask why Minato Namikaze was so enthusiastic, one would have to mention the [Rasengan].

Masaki Uchiha had invented this ninjutsu after his transmigration.

Furthermore, based on the original foundation, he extended and developed the nature transformation of multiple attributes.

When Minato Namikaze later wanted to create a ninjutsu that required no hand seals, he heard that Masaki Uchiha had already created one.

He then sought him out to ask for guidance.

Given Minato Namikaze's "original creator" attribute.

Masaki Uchiha still taught the Rasengan to Minato Namikaze without reservation, and did not ask him to exchange it for sealing techniques.

It was not that he did not want to, but rather that as long as he made this request, Sarutobi Hiruzen and the others would certainly interfere; it was better to build a bond of goodwill, as one never knew when it might come in handy.

Thus, a friendship was established, though there was one point.

Listening to Minato Namikaze's words, Masaki Uchiha took a large stride forward and sat down directly in front of everyone, with Uchiha Shisui and Uchiha Tetsuya standing behind him as guards.

In every gesture, he was full of imposing momentum.

It was as if he were the one in charge today.

Sarutobi Hiruzen watched Masaki Uchiha's behavior, his eyes narrowing slightly, and the motion of his smoking slowed down.

Shimura Danzō felt even more displeased at the sight, and was just about to speak...

At this moment, Masaki Uchiha did not stand on ceremony and looked at Minato Namikaze.

"I wonder what business the Hokage has with me?"

"It is like this, Masaki-kun..."

"Audacious! To address the Hokage without using an honorific—this is contempt for the Hokage! Guards! Seize Masaki Uchiha immediately; if he resists, kill him without mercy!" Shimura Danzō directly interrupted what Minato Namikaze was about to say, staring viciously at Masaki Uchiha.

At this moment, Minato Namikaze looked at Shimura Danzō, who had interrupted his words, and the impatience in his eyes flashed and vanished. Just as he was about to open his mouth to say something, he heard Shimura Danzō's aggressive words and thought to himself that things were going poorly.

Two figures dressed as Anbu had already appeared from the surroundings and lunged toward Masaki Uchiha.

"Stop!"

"Stop!"

Sarutobi Hiruzen and Minato Namikaze stood up at once to stop them, only to find that the guards behind Masaki Uchiha had instantly appeared before the two Anbu, swinging their blades to strike.

"Ah!" X2

After two screams, two corpses dressed in Anbu uniforms lay on the floor of the Hokage Office. In this office, which symbolized the person with the greatest power in Konoha, the floor was now stained a deep crimson red.