Uchiha's Victory (4)

"Leave Konoha!"

"Let's establish our own Uchiha Clan village!"

"Don't stay in Konoha and suffer any more!"

With the atmosphere reaching this point, the emotions of many Uchiha Clan also rose.

So Konoha insists on playing political games with the Uchiha Clan, right?

We can't win, so let's just quit!

"The Uchiha Clan simply wants more political power. Is it really necessary to escalate this to this point? We can discuss the conditions gradually. It won't come to the point of them leaving Konoha."

Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura, the two Hokage Advisor, arrived late. Upon hearing Chiho's decision to lead the Uchiha Clan to break away from Konoha, they immediately backed down and attempted to sow discord among the Uchiha Clan members.

"From the founding of the village, the Uchiha have been a part of Konoha. Even if you are the clan leader, Chiho, you can't represent the will of all the Uchiha, can you?"

"If the Uchiha leave Konoha, where can they go? Establishing a new ninja village is no easy task. A country that can accommodate Ninja Clan of the size of the Uchiha is certainly not a small country."

"Furthermore, establishing a ninja village requires substantial financial support, which is not something the Uchiha Clan is good at."

"If the Uchiha Clan wanted to join another village, their situation would probably not be as good as it is in Konoha."

"Indeed, with the strength of the Uchiha Clan, joining other villages might not be difficult, but would they really be treated fairly?"

"In each of the Ninja World War, other villages have formed a deep-seated hatred with Konoha, and the hatred between the Uchiha Clan and other villages is not something that can be easily resolved."

"The Uchiha Clan is strong, but you have hundreds or thousands of clan members behind you. They are not ninjas, they are just ordinary people. Have you ever thought about whether they are willing to leave Konoha, where generations have lived?"

Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura's back-and-forth conversation gradually calmed the previously agitated Uchiha Clan members down.

Indeed, as the two said, the Uchiha would encounter many troubles if they left Konoha.

However, compared to being mistreated in Konoha, the younger generation of Uchiha are more willing to try to fight for themselves, while the older generation feel that they can use today's events to fight for the rights that the Uchiha Clan deserves. If they can stay in Konoha, they naturally don't want to leave.

Because their roots are in Konoha, they consider this place their home.

"Chiho, I think we should discuss the idea of leaving Konoha more carefully."

Fugaku came up to Chiho and couldn't help but step forward to offer some advice.

The incident involving Shisui was a trigger that completely ignited the rage of the Uchiha Clan.

However, Fugaku felt that after calm reflection, leaving Konoha was not the best option. If there was anything to talk about, it would be better to sit down and discuss it.

Upon hearing this, Issei (Shiraha)'s face darkened. He wondered whether Uchiha Fugaku was considering the bigger picture or simply lacked any ability to negotiate.

Even if the Uchiha ultimately doesn't leave Konoha, they still need to appear resolute now. Otherwise, given the nature of Konoha High-Level, how could they possibly grant the Uchiha the rights they deserve?

Even before others have given their consent, they immediately show hesitation after just a little persuasion, instantly revealing their hand to others. This is not the behavior of someone who is going to do something big.

Based on Issei's (Shiraha's ) understanding of the current Konoha leadership, if the Uchiha continue to stay in Konoha, they will be played to death sooner or later.

There are very few people in the Uchiha clan who are politically astute.

Moreover, Issei (Shiraha) has been planning and scheming for so long, how could he let someone disrupt things just when he was about to reap the rewards?

Since Uchiha Fugaku is wavering, let's just kick him out!

Issei (Shiraha) was about to speak, Chiho looked at Fugaku with a disappointed expression, clearly annoyed by her teammate's incompetence. She immediately retorted, "Negotiation! Negotiation! Negotiation! They may not be tired of saying that word, but I'm tired of hearing it!"

As she spoke, Chiho turned to look at the clansmen behind her who were hesitating, and said, "From the Fourth Hokage's coma to the Uchiha Clan being forced to the brink of extinction, the negotiations have lasted for six or seven years! What results have been achieved?"

The Uchiha Clan is becoming increasingly isolated and marginalized. Today, Danzo even dared to attack Shisui from our clan. What wouldn't he do in the future?!

"Right!"

"No compromise! No concessions!"

"We want independence!"

"Leave Konoha!"

"We don't negotiate, we just want results!"

The younger generation of the Uchiha Clan members were already determined, and they firmly supported Chiho's decision.

"Chiho, don't get agitated. This time, I promise I'll give you a satisfactory answer," Sarutobi Hiruzen quickly said.

"Third Hokage, you have absolutely no credibility with our Uchiha Clan!" Chiho said bluntly. "Unless you immediately order Danzo and return the rights that our Uchiha Clan is rightfully entitled to, nothing you say will make any difference."

"..." Sarutobi Hiruzen's face darkened. He couldn't bring himself to Danzo immediately.

"Chiho, even if Danzo did wrong, he was still the leader of Root and a former Hokage Advisor, dedicating his life to Konoha. To execute him without even going through the proper interrogation process—isn't your demand a bit too much?"

"Utatane Koharu retorted.

In her opinion, Chiho's behavior was too forceful, and it seemed like she was bluffing to gain more benefits for the Uchiha Clan.

Because Fugaku and some members of the Uchiha are clearly unwilling to leave Konoha, they are only currently driven by anger. As long as they make some concessions, the problem will naturally be resolved.

When external conflicts are not so acute, internal conflicts often erupt.

We absolutely cannot give in so easily now, otherwise the Uchiha Clan will definitely take advantage of the situation and make many unreasonable demands.

Unfortunately, Utatane Koharu underestimated Chiho's vision and underestimated her determination.

"Does someone who defied the Will of Fire and ruthlessly killed a ninja who had also rendered meritorious service to the village need to be interrogated? Isn't this just your delaying tactic?"

"Given your style of doing things, Danzo will at most be sentenced to life imprisonment. Then, when the time is right, you'll let him redeem himself through meritorious service, eventually clearing his name and releasing him, before gradually returning him to the village's political center."

"Issei (Shiraha) said sarcastically, then looked at Inoichi Yamanaka in the crowd."

"The Yamanaka Clan's secret techniques are adept at controlling the enemy's mind and can also invade and read a ninja's memories. Danzo's actions can be completely seen with a simple look using these secret techniques!"

Upon hearing this, everyone looked towards Inoichi Yamanaka.

Inoichi Yamanaka's eyes changed slightly. With his strength, he could indeed examine Danzo's memories while minimizing damage to Danzo's brain, but he couldn't guarantee it 100%.

Most importantly, if he did this to Danzo, it would be tantamount to the Yamanaka Clan taking sides.

The Yamanaka Clan, Akimichi Clan, and Nara Clan have always been closely allied. Doing this would mean that the three clans would stand against the Hokage's faction. Such a matter, which could have far-reaching consequences, must be handled with caution.

"Issei, you know perfectly well that the Yamanaka Clan's secret techniques are used to interrogate enemies and spies. Using them against Danzo, no one can guarantee that he won't suffer fatal injuries in the process." Mitokado Homura couldn't help but speak up. After all, he had worked with Danzo for decades, and he didn't want to see Danzo pushed to this point.

"Since secret techniques can damage the brain, let's use my Mangekyou Sharingan eye techniques to make him tell the truth, is that alright?"

Issei (Shiraha) changed his tone, his attitude softened, and he seemed less resolute than before.

"Everyone knows the Uchiha Clan is skilled in Genjutsu. Who can guarantee you won't use Genjutsu to control Danzo?!" The remaining Jōnin of Root immediately objected strongly.

Their fate was closely tied to Danzo's, so they couldn't just sit idly by and watch Danzo fall. The most important thing was that their deaths were a minor matter; they could very well implicate their entire families, since they had done many dirty things for Danzo, including tasks that involved harming their comrades.

Therefore, even if Issei (Shiraha)'s Genjutsu was only meant to make Danzo tell the truth, that wouldn't work.

"Issei, don't you think your request is too much?"

Utatane Koharu, turning to her room.

"Everyone, you see this, right? This is what they call interrogation? It's completely insincere!" Issei (Shiraha) looked at the Uchiha Clan members behind him, then at Sarutobi Hiruzen and the others, and said, "What are you afraid of? Are you afraid that Danzo will reveal more information, like how he forced Sakumo to his death!"

"What?"

"Forced Sakumo to his death?"

"Did Sakumo Danzo?"

The Jōnin couldn't help but discuss it, especially Jōnin from commoner backgrounds. Many of them regarded Sakumo as their goal and role model, at least until Sakumo committed suicide.

Some of the clan Jōnin who knew the inside story all had solemn expressions.

"Issei, the matter of Sakumo is my responsibility as the Third Hokage, it is my dereliction of duty, I..." Sarutobi Hiruzen looked ashamed.

"Of course it's your responsibility!" Issei (Shiraha) interrupted Sarutobi Hiruzen's hypocritical words. If apologies were useful, would Sakumo have come back to life?

"Everyone, do you know why the failure of the Sakumo mission became so widely known that even the villagers knew about it?"

Since it's a top-secret mission, regardless of success or failure, not only should the villagers not know, but even the Jōnin shouldn't know.

Why did everyone condemn Sakumo together when they didn't even know what the mission entailed?

It's because someone guided the public opinion to ferment.

Those of you who knew the details of the mission but didn't speak up for Sakumo when he was being accused are all murderers!

First and foremost, it's you, Third Hokage! You are Danzo's accomplice!

Issei (Shiraha) pointed at Sarutobi Hiruzen and angrily rebuked him.

"Sakumo's original mission was to assassinate the Third Kazekage! Can you believe it? It was a mission that even the Third Hokage and Danzo would have failed if they had carried it out themselves!"

Sakumo chose to abandon the mission for his comrades, earning him a bad reputation, but the higher-ups did not speak up for him.

Because Sakumo was the strongest contender for the Fourth Hokage at the time, and he jeopardized the interests of certain people, it was necessary to add some blemishes to his near-perfect resume.

His suicide was definitely not because he couldn't bear the so-called stigma and condemnation!

It was because the Will of Fire became a tool, and in order to defend his beliefs, Sakumo chose to die to prove his innocence!

Issei (Shiraha)'s heartfelt words moved everyone present.

"Is that so?"

"Sakumo died like this?"

"Senior Sakumo, he..."

"Lord Third Hokage, is what Issei said true?!"

"Was Sakumo- senpai's mission really to assassinate the Third Kazekage? When the Third Shinobi World War broke out, Sunagakure attacked us first. Could it be because Konoha struck first?"

Kakashi clenched his fists tightly in the crowd.

At this point, some people also thought about the reason for the outbreak of the Third Shinobi World War. Were their sacrifices not to protect Konoha, but to sacrifice for the political struggle between the high-ranking officials?

"It has been eleven years since Sakumo died. How do you know about what happened back then?!" Danzo questioned. Seeing that Hiruzen, Koharu, and En were trying to protect him out of consideration for their feelings, he no longer cared about saving face. In the end, Sakumo died by suicide, and any interpretation was acceptable. Naturally, he could use the interpretation that was favorable to them to explain the cause of Sakumo's death.

"Because I told him!"

A calm and gentle voice suddenly rang out above everyone's heads.

A handsome young man stood in mid-air, wearing a silver-white robe covered with mysterious patterns, slowly descending from the sky.

"Shiraha?!"

"Yagami Shiraha?"

"Flying Ninjutsu?!"

Everyone was stunned.

Shiraha flew directly to the vicinity of the group of Konoha experts without their knowledge.

Even if Shiraha could pass through the large barrier covering the entire Konoha, it should be noted that there were Sensor Ninja present. If Shiraha didn't make a sound, no one would know that there was someone above them.

The strongest ninja village in the Shinobi World is like his own backyard to Shiraha, and he can come and go as he pleases.

"It seems I've arrived just in time." Shiraha approached Chiho, smiling as he extended his hand, "Now, as the leader of the Uzumaki Clan, I formally invite the Uchiha Clan to join the Land of Whirlpools."

I guarantee with my reputation, that every member of the Yagami Shiraha Uchiha Clan Uzumaki Clan in the Land of Whirlpools, and will receive corresponding rights based on their obligations to the Land of Whirlpools.

Chiho, who had been assertive and arguing with reason in front of the group of Konoha Ninja, now showed a shy expression like a young girl. She pursed her lips and forced herself to calm down.

She originally hoped to leave Konoha with a proud attitude, then negotiate with the Uzumaki Clan on an equal footing, and finally choose to join the Land of Whirlpools.

Unexpectedly, Shiraha took the initiative and extended an invitation to the Uchiha Clan, completely handing the initiative over to her.

As expected of the man she values, even his timing for appearing on screen was perfect.

After calming herself down, Chiho reached out and shook hands with Shiraha: "As the head of the Uchiha Clan Head, I agree to join the Land of Whirlpools!"

All the Jonin Jōnin Konoha were stunned. Were they trying to poach him in front of everyone?

The key point is that Chiho agreed immediately!

The alliance between the Uzumaki and Uchiha is just like the alliance between the Uchiha and Senju decades ago, and it has epoch-making significance.

The title of the number one ninja village in the Shinobi World will likely change hands from Konoha.

PS: This major plot will conclude tomorrow, and I'll start catching up on updates then. I've had a cold for the past few days, with dizziness and a sore throat, but I stubbornly refused to take sick leave. It took three days of medication to mostly recover. Luckily, I had this part of the plot planned out in advance, with a detailed outline, so writing it was a breeze. Everyone says my writing is short, and I admit it, okay? OrZ