Ambush Intensifies Conflict

Fuyue Uchiha remained silent.

The four of them exchanged glances, already knowing the answer.

At the same time, their hearts stirred with excitement; with the Mangekyo Sharingan, they felt much more confident in their plans.

Furthermore, adding Itachi Uchiha's Mangekyo, the Uchiha clan now possessed two pairs of Mangekyo Sharingan.

In the days that followed, the Uchiha clan began to clash with the Hokage's faction.

Anbu were dispatched to monitor the Uchiha clan.

The atmosphere between the two sides became tense and ready to snap.

Naruto Uzumaki found things becoming more relaxed at the academy.

Since they were all just children, it only took a few days for him to get along with everyone.

He had also managed to start talking to Hinata.

Their relationship had improved significantly, and Hinata was not as socially anxious as she was in the original story.

This made Naruto Uzumaki very happy; he could finally say he had friends.

The Uchiha clan and the Anbu began to have constant friction.

Naruto Uzumaki received the news, his eyes flickering.

He finally decided to add fuel to the fire.

Night fell.

Daohuo Uchiha was leading a small squad on patrol.

Lately, their relationship with the Third Hokage had been deteriorating rapidly.

At this moment, Daohuo Uchiha was also pondering what method could be used to make a coup successful.

Swish! Swish!

Just then, three Anbu members appeared before them.

"Who goes there?"

Daohuo Uchiha became instantly vigilant.

"Daohuo Uchiha, the Hokage has summoned you."

The man wore an Anbu mask, his voice altered and devoid of emotion.

"The Hokage?"

Daohuo Uchiha was somewhat puzzled, not understanding why the Third Hokage would want to see him.

Could he be trying to win me over?

How could that be possible? He was a staunch member of the Hardline Faction, unlike Shisui and the others.

It was impossible for him to be swayed.

Meanwhile, the three Anbu moved closer to their target without a sound.

By the time Daohuo Uchiha sensed that something was wrong, the three Anbu were already within five paces of him.

"What are you trying to do?"

However, Daohuo Uchiha did not think too much of it; after all, this was Konoha, and they were within the Uchiha clan's territory.

"Taking your life."

The three of them lunged forward instantly.

The five-pace distance was covered in the blink of an eye.

Two of them unleashed ninjutsu, while one closed in for a sneak attack.

Because this was Konoha and they were in the Uchiha clan's territory, Daohuo Uchiha never expected the enemy to dare strike directly, so he was unable to defend in time.

He was approached by one of them.

Daohuo Uchiha activated his Three-Tomoe Sharingan.

Squelch!!!

Suddenly, a hand reached out from behind the opponent, and two fingers plunged into his eye sockets.

A spray of blood erupted.

Daohuo Uchiha's eyes were gouged out.

"Ah! Damn you!"

Fire Style: Great Fireball Technique!

Daohuo Uchiha lost his sanity in an instant, his hands weaving signs rapidly.

A massive fireball was spewed forward.

However, the three of them had already vanished.

The three of them launched a sneak attack and gouged out the eyes in less than two breaths, so quickly that the two Uchiha clansmen behind them didn't even have time to react.

"Damn it, kill him!"

"To think they would launch a sneak attack."

"Quick, go notify the Great Elder!"

One person attacked the Great Elder, while the other two pursued the trio.

Meanwhile, on the other side, the three of them sprinted toward the Hokage Continent.

The two Uchiha clansmen behind them gave chase while unleashing ninjutsu.

This immediately drew the attention of more Anbu.

At the same time, the Uchiha patrolling the streets were also attracted by the commotion.

Soon, the two sides stood in a standoff.

"The Uchiha clan wants to rebel! We just heard the news and were about to report it to Lord Hokage when these two tried to silence us!"

The trio pointed at the two Uchiha opposite them and explained.

Upon hearing this, the surrounding Anbu immediately became as vigilant as birds startled by the mere twang of a bow, all of them gripping their kunai in preparation for battle.

"Bullshit! You're framing us! Shui, those two launched a sneak attack and gouged out Daohuo Uchiha's eyes!"

The two Uchiha had blood-red eyes, so furious that they activated their Sharingan.

The Uchiha on this side heard this and instantly flew into a rage.

Gouging out the eyes of an Uchiha clansman was nothing short of a provocation.

They drew their weapons as well.

In an instant, the two sides were at daggers drawn.

"What is going on?"

"Everyone, stop!"

"Where is Fuyue?"

"Tell him to come out and speak."

Just then, the Third Hokage arrived with several elders.

Itachi Uchiha stood in the middle.

"Don't listen to him, he's a traitor!"

When Shui Uchiha saw Itachi Uchiha, a ferocious expression instantly appeared on his face.

Itachi Uchiha's expression darkened; he was puzzled as to how his identity had been exposed.

Both sides stuck to their own stories.

The Third Hokage and the others naturally did not believe the words of the Uchiha clan.

However, upon seeing the three Anbu, they subconsciously frowned.

While others might not be able to tell, these high-ranking officials could see at a glance that these three were not Anbu, but Root.

They cast a silent, sidelong glance at Danzo.

Danzo naturally noticed it too, but he remained silent.

He believed in his own methods; when it came to controlling people, Danzo had absolute confidence.

Soon, Fuyue Uchiha arrived from the rear, leading the eye-gouged Daohuo Uchiha.

Looking at the blood streaming from Daohuo Uchiha's eyes, the Uchiha side instantly erupted in fury, clamoring to attack.

The Third Hokage narrowed his eyes.

This guy is really going to such lengths.

The Third Hokage and the others assumed this was a ruse they had staged themselves.

"Lord Third, you must give us an explanation for this."

The Great Elder stepped forward, his face grim.

The Third Hokage frowned when he saw the old man.

This persistent old geezer.

"Hmph, who knows if this isn't just a ruse you staged yourselves?"

Danzo's sneering voice rang out.

"Bastard! Our Uchiha clan would never joke about our eyes!"

The Uchiha clan instantly flew into a rage.

"Itachi, come here. Which side are you standing on?"

Watching Itachi Uchiha standing at the front, Fugaku Uchiha's expression was dark; although he knew this son might have betrayed them, he could not give up on him just yet.

Itachi Uchiha's brows furrowed tightly.

At this moment, he felt a flicker of doubt in his heart.

Naturally, he could not believe that the Uchiha clan would gouge out their own eyes.

Especially when the person in question was the prideful Daohuo Uchiha.

Thinking back to the fate of Shisui, he found himself quietly questioning whether his own choices had been correct.

Nevertheless, he obediently walked over to join the ranks of the Uchiha.

However, everyone subconsciously kept their distance from him.

A traitor is always detestable.

Naruto Uzumaki cared nothing for this standoff; he was currently in his laboratory.

In his hands lay that very pair of Three-Tomoe Sharingan.

So this is the Sharingan of the Uchiha clan? What a truly miraculous power.

Everything had naturally been orchestrated by Naruto Uzumaki.

His goal, of course, was this pair of Three-Tomoe Sharingan.

After using Twin Palms to study them meticulously, Naruto Uzumaki fell into deep thought.

With his current abilities, it would be more than enough for Naruto Uzumaki to craft himself a pair of Three-Tomoe Sharingan.

But Naruto Uzumaki looked down on the Three-Tomoe, nor did he want someone else's eyes.

Since he possessed the ability, he could naturally awaken them himself.

Activating Twin Palms, Naruto Uzumaki began his experiment.