What Does Konoha's Destruction Have to Do with Us Uchiha?!

"Lord Cheng, please save Konoha!"

Seeing Hiruzen Sarutobi with his forehead pressed to the ground, Uchiha Makoto said nothing, instead leisurely sipping his tea.

Since Hiruzen Sarutobi wants to kneel, let him kneel for a while longer!

After waiting for a while, seeing that Uchiha Makoto hadn't made a move, Hiruzen Sarutobi's heart sank, and he tentatively looked up and asked.

"Chengjun..."

He was met with a half-smile from Uchiha Makoto, Hiruzen Sarutobi silent.

What could he say?

Konoha is the Konoha of the Uchiha; will the next Hokage inevitably be born from the Uchiha Clan?

Or was Sand Ninja actually Danzo incident?

Or is it that sending Uchiha Makoto to the battlefield this time was actually at the request of the Daimyo?

Hiruzen Sarutobi silent, and his original standard dogeza posture gradually changed as he sat back down on the tatami mat.

"Sarutobi... you're not going to kneel anymore?"

Uchiha Makoto asked Hiruzen Sarutobi, his words laced with amusement, the sarcasm unmistakable.

Didn't you kneel down the moment you arrived, trying to morally blackmail me?

Now you can keep kneeling!

Why aren't you kneeling anymore?

"I'm sorry to have made you laugh, Lord Cheng."

Hiruzen Sarutobi replied with a forced smile, a smile that didn't reach his eyes.

"The Cloud Ninja Front has suffered an unprecedented attack, and frontline personnel have suffered heavy losses."

"We're starting to feel the strain!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed, his expression filled with deep loneliness and exhaustion.

The Cloud Ninja Front was already struggling against the Cloud Ninja who were truly unleashing their power, thanks to the efforts of Orochimaru and his three disciples. Now, with the addition of the Chinoike Clan, who could be described as "Uchiha," it was already an Orochimaru and his team's skillful military management that the front line hadn't collapsed!

But this isn't a solution, especially now that nearly half of the Chunin and Genin on the Cloud Ninja Front have been killed or wounded!

The pressure on Orochimaru is immense; he's been completely suppressed by the Cloud Ninja. If this drags on, Orochimaru might not be able to return!

"So what?"

Uchiha Makoto's lips curled up, his expression carefree and full of disdain.

"What does this have to do with us Uchiha?"

"I already said that the Uchiha would withdraw from this Shinobi World War!"

Danzo!

Uchiha Makoto's words Hiruzen Sarutobi, but his heart was roaring.

If it weren't for Danzo, and if Konoha had had Uchiha Makoto's help, Konoha would have won this Fourth Shinobi World War long ago!

There's no way the Raikage and his ilk can act so arrogantly!

But we still have to face reality. If the Uchiha don't get involved this time, Konoha's future may not exist!

Hiruzen Sarutobi's brain was racing at that moment, but he could only manage to utter, "After all, Konoha was founded by the Uchiha Clan!"

Upon hearing Hiruzen Sarutobi's words Uchiha Makoto almost burst out laughing.

With a smile, Uchiha Makoto put down his teacup and said to Hiruzen Sarutobi without any politeness, "I didn't hear you say that during those peaceful times."

"How?"

"Now that you've ruined Konoha, you've finally remembered the Uchiha?"

"Too late!"

Upon hearing Uchiha Makoto's words, Hiruzen Sarutobi found it difficult to breathe.

He looked up, ready to defend himself, but was stopped by Uchiha Makoto.

"I know what you're trying to say!"

"But what's done is done, isn't it?"

Uchiha Makoto shook his head, indicating that anything Hiruzen Sarutobi might say was meaningless.

Do you know to feed your baby when they're full?

It's too late!

"Although Konoha had many misunderstandings about the Uchiha Clan in the past, Konoha was ultimately founded by the Uchiha Clan!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi spoke weakly, his face long.

His actions are indeed shameless, but what else can he do for the sake of Konoha?

Hiruzen Sarutobi gritted his teeth, hardened his heart, and looked resolutely at Uchiha Makoto, "If my death can quell the Uchiha's rage, I, Hiruzen Sarutobi, am willing to end my own life here!"

"Oh no, please don't!"

"If anyone were to say that the Hokage died on Uchiha Clan Compound and was killed by the Uchiha Clan, then we Uchiha would be unjustly stigmatized!"

Uchiha Makoto smiled and waved his hands repeatedly, but his kneeling legs showed no intention of moving.

Bring it on!

Aren't you going to die?

I did tell you to stop, and even if you still die, the bad reputation won't fall on the Uchiha!

If the Hokage of Konoha dies Konoha there's no Hokage, then what happens next will be beyond your control!

Upon hearing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi hunched over even more.

If he really dies, Konoha will become Konoha Uchiha's backyard!

That's when Konoha is truly finished!

But...

Hiruzen Sarutobi glanced at Uchiha Makoto, whose mood was clearly cheerful, and breathed a slight sigh of relief.

"Now that you're happy, things will be easier to discuss from here on out!"

As the Hokage, it was naturally not difficult for him to investigate the Uchiha and the Chinoike Clan.

As for why these things are being discussed later...

The Uchiha needs to be coaxed a bit before they'll talk to you.

"The Cloud Ninja sent the Blood Pond to the battlefield..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi his mouth, but before he could finish speaking, Uchiha Makoto interrupted him, saying, "I know!"

"Tell me, what does the destruction of Konoha have to do with Konoha?"

"Our ancestors played a significant role in the establishment of the Uchiha Clan Ninshu, and Uchiha Clan also contributed greatly to Ninshu destruction!"

"Tell me, should Konoha take Uchiha again now?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi stared wide-eyed at Uchiha Makoto, who seemed to be pondering the feasibility of the situation.

Uchiha Clan about to destroy Konoha?

He had initially believed that Konoha never perish, given the defeat at the front lines and the presence of the Uchiha.

The previous statements were merely deliberate, intended to satisfy the Uchiha Clan's long-held desire for "importance" in Konoha.

But now, is their own security force about to lead a mutiny?

Hiruzen Sarutobi's hair stood on end, and his eyes gleamed with a sharp light, showing no trace of his earlier distraught state.

"So, did the Lord Hokage really participate in that plan?"

Looking at Hiruzen Sarutobi, Uchiha Makoto stared intently at him and said softly.

Before leaving Konoha, he wanted to dig one last hole for Danzo, to make the most of his remaining energy.

"Plan? What plan?"

Listening to Uchiha Makoto's words, Hiruzen Sarutobi was somewhat confused. How come he didn't know he was involved in any plan?

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at Uchiha Makoto, trying to glean something from his expression.

Uchiha Makoto glanced at Hiruzen Sarutobi, feigning contemplation, "The Cloud Ninja are preparing a plan to encircle and annihilate me."

"I have received accurate information that someone in Konoha High Command has contacted the Raikage and his group, preparing to bury me on the Cloud Ninja Front!"

"Your very presence here proves the intelligence was correct. If you weren't involved in this plan, then someone else must have orchestrated it all!"

With that, Uchiha Makoto glanced at Hiruzen Sarutobi, whose face was grim, and asked meaningfully, "So, who could it be?"