A Lesson for Danzo

"I'd heard of the Poison Ninja's reputation even back at the rear."

There was nothing more impressive than achieving fame at such a young age. Even during Uchiha He's time as clan head, no one had been able to suppress Uchiha Yuu.

"Don't become too arrogant. The Shinobi World is larger than you imagine. You already have your own plans, so I won't interfere lightly."

As clan head, Uchiha He had his own considerations. Yuu had yet to reach his peak. If he truly grew to his full potential, then with his poison and the Uchiha bloodline, even if he could not rival Uchiha Madara, his future accomplishments would place him among the Shinobi World's very best.

He might even ease the conflict between the Uchiha Clan and the village.

"These are some Fire Release ninjutsu I've collected."

He summoned a ninjutsu scroll. It recorded Uchiha Clan Fire Release techniques, including not only the basic techniques circulated throughout the village, but also more advanced Fire Release.

"Thank you, Clan Head."

Their conversation was more like an elder looking after a junior, but Uchiha Yuu knew there was no such thing as a free lunch. The other man valued his talent and expected him to repay the Uchiha family once he had grown stronger.

In the midst of their conversation, a ninja wearing a fox mask appeared at the doorway.

"ANBU?"

Uchiha Yuu revealed his Sharingan and immediately detected the other man's presence.

The ANBU ninja had not concealed himself. Showing off movement techniques before the Uchiha family would have been childish and laughable.

"Uchiha Clan Head, this is Lord Hokage's mobilization order. The village's ninja are being summoned to the Land of Lightning border!"

Yuu immediately understood the Hokage's intentions. It seemed he believed the Kazekage's plan. Was he sending