Trembling Danzo

If the streets filled with the corpses of the Uchiha Clan were something Sarutobi Hiruzen had already anticipated, the traces left behind by Nara Lu Yu's battle truly left him incomparably shocked.

The experienced Sarutobi Hiruzen judged from the concentrated signs of combat that a peerless battle had taken place here last night.

Sarutobi arrived at the spot where Lu Yu had gathered his strength to leap, and as he looked at the massive crater before him and the cracks spreading for hundreds of meters around it, he couldn't help but twitch the corner of his mouth.

What kind of strength must one possess to create such a terrifying scene with a single kick? Was this person a monster?

Looking again at the various ruins of the Uchiha Clan, Sarutobi Hiruzen determined that this must have been a one-sided, crushing battle.

Sarutobi Hiruzen subconsciously stroked the beard on his chin and began to ponder in secret.

First of all, this person was definitely not Uchiha Fugaku, because Fugaku's fatal wound came from behind.

Sarutobi Hiruzen deduced that the other party must not have had the heart to fight his own son, and thus met his death with composure.

Secondly, this person could not be Itachi either. Although the power Uchiha Itachi unleashed last night was terrifying, that terrifying aura had vanished within a few seconds.

Clearly, these horrifying battle marks were left behind when the opponent killed Itachi in an instant.

So, who exactly was this opponent with such terrifying strength?

Thinking of this, Sarutobi Hiruzen felt his head swell; he had just cleared out one tumor of Konoha, and now, unexpectedly, an even more terrifying fellow had emerged.

The key was that he couldn't even tell if they were friend or foe. Was Konoha destined to be destroyed in his own hands?

At the same time, Danzo returned to his base of operations silently through a secret passage. After finding a set of clothes to put on in his disheveled state, he finally let out a long sigh of relief.

"It's fortunate that I left myself a secret passage, otherwise I would have lost all face today."

Once dressed neatly, Danzo quickly returned to his office. When he saw the human-shaped indentation on the wall, he couldn't help but twitch his mouth fiercely.

Feeling somewhat frustrated, Danzo sat down at his desk and picked up the latest intelligence on the Uchiha Clan collected by his members, along with photos of the scene. As he looked at them, his brows immediately furrowed tightly.

After all, Danzo was an old relic; when he saw the wound on Uchiha Fugaku's back, his expression changed instantly, and cold sweat immediately broke out on his forehead.

"So, the opponent Uchiha Itachi faced last night wasn't Fugaku? But rather..."

Recalling the opponent's terrifying aura and flawless attacks from last night, Danzo felt his scalp tingle and his body tremble.

After all, if the other party could come to his base once without a sound, they could do it a second or third time. This time it was the women's restroom, but what would it be next?

If the other party decided they were done playing, would they kill him?

After a long while, Danzo sighed helplessly:

"Being targeted by such a powerhouse is not a good thing. It seems I must keep a low profile for a while..."

Compared to the adults who were concerned about the annihilation of the Uchiha Clan, the children were more concerned about their companion.

Early in the morning, Lu Yu and Shikamaru bought some fruit and walked into the Konoha Hospital.

On the way, they met Ino, Choji, Naruto, and the others.

The group of children was in an incredibly low mood today. After exchanging glances, they walked into Sasuke's hospital room in silence.

"You few, keep it down. The patient's emotional state is extremely unstable right now; make sure not to say anything that might trigger him."

The group nodded silently, looking from afar at Sasuke, who sat in the room with a dull gaze. Not knowing what to say, they prepared to leave a few minutes later with heavy hearts.

Just then, a doctor walked out of the room and asked the little ones:

"Which one of you is Nara Lu Yu? The patient wants to see him."

Lu Yu nodded at the doctor:

"I am Nara Lu Yu."

"Mm, alright. The patient is emotionally unstable, so be sure not to bring up any overly stimulating topics."

"Understood."

Lu Yu pushed into the room, and an unpleasant medicinal scent drifted into his nose.

Looking at the dim room, Lu Yu frowned. He walked to the window and pulled the curtains open in one motion; bright sunlight poured in, making the entire room seem much more cheerful.

Sasuke squinted his eyes, enjoying the warmth of the sunlight. Subconsciously thinking of the happy times from years past, he stared straight at Lu Yu and said sincerely:

"Boss, thank you for these past years."

"What kind of foolish talk is that? Just enjoy this rare time to rest. I've decided: once you're discharged, I'm going to put you through special training."

After saying this, Lu Yu patted Sasuke's shoulder twice and looked at him earnestly:

"Don't make me wait too long."

With those words, Lu Yu turned and walked away.

Sasuke watched Lu Yu's back as he walked away until he disappeared from sight, only then turning his head back to enjoy the sunlight.

Is the boss trying to get me to walk out of the shadows and enjoy the light?

Thinking of this, the look in Sasuke's eyes suddenly became much more spirited. Some things were better left unsaid.

By the lake, Ino watched as Lu Yu, who was beside her, sat on a lounge chair—a rare sight, as he usually lay back comfortably.

She saw Lu Yu leaning forward, holding a fishing rod. Even as the float bobbed up and down from the fish biting, he remained indifferent.

At this moment, Lu Yu was pondering a question:

Perhaps, was it time for him to make a change?