What Were You Doing?

Kakashi then asked again, "Third Hokage, can I go see Naruto?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi thought for a moment, then said with a serious expression, "You can go see him, but don't say anything you shouldn't."

Kakashi said with a solemn face, "Understood, Hokage-sama." He then used the Body Flicker Technique, disappearing from the Hokage's office in a flash.

Hiruzen Sarutobi watched Kakashi leave, thinking to himself, He still suspects me of persecuting White Fang. If I had stopped Danzo back then, Sakumo wouldn't have taken his own life.

Walking down the street, Kakashi looked at the dazzling array of goods and thought seriously, What gift should I bring when meeting a child for the first time?

At the Uchiha Clan compound, Kurenai, who was practicing Genjutsu, and Sasuke, who was practicing taijutsu, were both startled by the explosion at the Shimura Clan compound.

They all rushed out into the courtyard, looking at the billowing smoke rising into the Konoha sky. Sasuke asked curiously, "Did an explosion happen over there, Sister Kurenai?"

Kurenai's face showed surprise, and she asked, confused, "That's the Shimura Clan's compound. How could such a big explosion happen? Who attacked the Shimura Clan?"

Sasuke shouted happily, "Qingcheng big brother, stop showering, come out and see the explosion! The Shimura Clan got blown up!"

The Shimura Clan was the Uchiha Clan's number one enemy. They often caused trouble for the Uchiha Clan in the past, and now they frequently mocked Qingcheng. With them being blown up, Sasuke couldn't be happier.

Qingcheng had just returned from the Shimura Clan as well. From the memories transmitted by his Shadow Clones, he knew that the Shimura Clan compound had been blown to smithereens.

In the bathroom, Qingcheng took off his stealth suit and the mask from his face, quickly putting on a bathrobe.

Qingcheng then walked out of the bathroom with a smile and asked, "Is the Shimura Clan holding a party? As expected of Danzo Shimura's clansmen, they have to let all the Konoha villagers hear it when they set off firecrackers."

Kurenai looked at Qingcheng's lazy demeanor and laughed, "You speak so nicely. Are those firecrackers? The ground is shaking. That was a huge pile of Explosive Tags exploding."

Sasuke, gloating, pointed at the thick smoke in the sky and laughed, "See those fluttering wisps of smoke? Those are all members of the Shimura Clan!"

Sasuke then cursed, "Let them bully our Uchiha Clan! It's great that they got blown up, it's so satisfying!"

When the Shimura Clan had nothing better to do, they loved to cause trouble for the Uchiha, slandering and spreading rumors about them. The Shimura Clan were the main perpetrators; sixty percent of the rumors came from the Shimura Clan.

Qingcheng could understand how satisfying it was for Sasuke to see the drifting black smoke. When Sasuke pursued Danzo, he used Susanoo to fiercely pound Danzo—that was the hatred Sasuke had accumulated since childhood.

Qingcheng's face darkened as he reprimanded, "Sasuke, what nonsense are you spouting? The Shimura Clan are our Uchiha comrades. Those drifting black smokes are definitely the Shimura Clan setting off firecrackers."

Qingcheng continued, "Our Uchiha Clan has always repaid grievances with kindness. We won't argue with them, not even half as much. Even for families who treat us poorly, we will try to understand them and enlighten them with love."

The Anbu members monitoring Qingcheng and the others looked embarrassed, saying suspiciously, "These Uchiha are clearly gritting their teeth while cursing. It's obvious the Shimura Clan's explosion made all these Uchiha very happy."

Kurenai's face was filled with emotion, and she said admiringly, "Qingcheng, you are truly great. You try to enlighten even those who treat you poorly with love. If I were you, I'm sure I couldn't do that."

Sasuke was momentarily confused but could only nod helplessly, then said seriously, "But it really is satisfying."

Meanwhile, the Root ninjas at the Uchiha compound had already left, heading directly towards the Shimura Clan's compound.

Qingcheng watched the departing Root ninjas, thinking to himself, Why aren't they continuing to monitor? Is Lord Danzo's home on fire? Are you all in such a hurry to attend a funeral? I'll have Yunye go promote a service.

Qingcheng then murmured, With so many people dead, the Uchiha's one-stop service can open for business.

Qingcheng then said, "Yamahuku, tell someone to notify Yunye. The Uchiha's one-stop service can go promote products at the Shimura Clan compound, to send the deceased Shimura clansmen to the Pure Land of Bliss."

Yamahuku said seriously, "Clan Leader, no need to notify them. Yunye and the others are already on their way."

Qingcheng thought to himself, This Yunye is really smart; he's already sniffed out the business opportunity.

Soon, a dozen band members followed Yunye into the Uchiha Clan compound. All the band members looked excited, feeling this was a big business opportunity.

Yunye said fawningly, "Clan Leader, should our Uchiha one-stop service take on this job?"

Qingcheng smiled and said, "Yunye, this is a big business, we definitely have to take it. The price should be higher. Tell them we have the ultimate, unrivaled one-stop service."

Qingcheng added, "To send loved ones straight to heaven. Remember, for each deceased Shimura ninja, charge two hundred Ryo."

Yunye thought for a moment, then said with a hint of fear, "Is it really okay for us to go there now? What if the Shimura Clan gets angry and beats us up? What should we do then? After all, so many Shimura clansmen died."

Qingcheng also realized this and said seriously, "Go in two hours. Then ask them if they want the one-stop service. If they get angry, apologize quickly and leave the Shimura Clan compound immediately."

Qingcheng then warned, "It's normal to get beaten up in this line of business. Remember to speak tactfully and avoid conflict with customers."

Upon hearing Qingcheng's words, Yunye's face instantly filled with surprise, and he said awkwardly, "Maybe we shouldn't go? The Shimura Clan isn't easy to deal with. This money might not be easy to earn."

Qingcheng said seriously, "Why are you afraid of making money? We already agreed on a five-five split. This business is worth at least several hundred million. Don't you want to get rich overnight?"

Yunye gritted his teeth and said seriously, "Then we'll go try later. If we get beaten, Clan Leader, you have to come save us quickly."

At the Root base, all the Root members swarmed out like locusts, heading towards the Shimura Clan compound.

Danzo, like an enraged beast, followed behind the Root ninjas, shouting furiously, "Who dared to attack my Shimura Clan?! If I find you, I'll make you wish you were dead!"

After cursing, Danzo continued to run, leaning on his cane, but his movements were not fast, much like when Sasuke was chasing him.

He ran towards the Shimura Clan compound, swaying with his cane in his right hand, wanting to see his clansmen and the Root's operating funds.

Hiruzen Sarutobi arrived at the Shimura Clan compound and watched as the Anbu ninjas used Water Release to extinguish the flames.

The Third Hokage's face was clouded with gloom, and he said furiously, "Investigate thoroughly! I want to see which scoundrel is retaliating against our Konoha ninja clans!"

Only over a hundred Shimura Clan members survived, most of them women. A large number of corpses, covered in white sheets, were laid out on both sides of the ruins. These bodies had been disfigured by Explosive Tags.

The destructive power of an A-rank Fire Release, combined with over two thousand Explosive Tags, exploded like a cannonball directly within the Shimura Clan compound, instantly killing over four hundred people and severely injuring over a hundred. A large number of injured were transported to the Konoha Hospital.

Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu, two Konoha elders, arrived at the Shimura Clan compound. Looking at the bodies scattered everywhere, their faces were filled with shock, and they said in horror, "Who is retaliating against the Shimura Clan? They are truly ruthless."

Homura then asked the Third Hokage, "Hiruzen Sarutobi, did you and Danzo do something unspeakable? Will this bomber retaliate against other Konoha families?"

Utatane Koharu stared at Hiruzen Sarutobi, thinking to herself, You and Danzo are secretly scheming without consulting me and Homura. Is there no longer any bond between us, the Konoha Elders?