Itachi Uchiha, Danzo Makes His Move

As the system's voice faded, a massive roulette wheel appeared in his mind.

Chen Feng's expression shifted. He was already familiar with this process—who he drew depended entirely on luck. If his fortune was heaven-defying enough, he might even draw the Three Pure Ones Taoist Ancestor.

Just as he was about to act, two figures walked in through the door.

Both wore black skintight combat uniforms and cold expressions. They were clearly Konoha shinobi.

Chen Feng raised an eyebrow slightly. "What do you two want?"

One of them said coldly, "Lord Danzo requests that you come with us."

Hearing this, Chen Feng's heart stirred. He knew they were certainly up to no good. He stretched lazily and said, "I don't feel like moving right now. Whoever wants to see me can come himself."

The two shinobi's expressions turned cold. "This is Lord Danzo's order."

Chen Feng smiled. "He's your lord. I'm not even a Konoha shinobi, so why should I listen to him?"

As soon as he spoke, a cold gleam flashed in the two shinobi's eyes. Without another word, they slowly stepped closer.

At that moment, a mass of Clear Qi spread out, and Xiao Meng's figure suddenly appeared. She stared at the two without expression. If they took even one more step forward, she would strike without hesitation.

Sensing Xiao Meng's formidable aura, the two Root shinobi's expressions changed slightly, and they did not dare make another move.

For a moment, both sides stood in confrontation.

As the air fell silent, Chen Feng smiled. "Fine. Since Senior Danzo has invited me, I'll go take a look."

As he spoke, he rose from the reclining chair.

He looked at the two shinobi. "What are you standing around for? Lead the way."

Hearing this, the two said nothing more and simply turned around to lead the way.

Chen Feng and Xiao Meng followed them out of the courtyard.

He could roughly guess what Danzo was plotting, but it did not matter. At worst, he could summon the Amethyst Winged Lion King again and slaughter his way through...

Just as the group left, two uninvited guests silently entered Konoha.

They both wore black cloaks embroidered with strange red cloud patterns. Most of their bodies were hidden beneath their loose garments, making them appear rather mysterious.

One of them was handsome yet aloof, with three blood-red tomoe in his eyes. Every Konoha shinobi who met his gaze collapsed to the ground in a strange stupor.

The other looked rather terrifying, with a savage blue face like that of a shark and sharp teeth hidden in his mouth.

A strange and enormous weapon was strapped to his back, unlike any ordinary blade.

The two strolled openly into Konoha. Everyone who tried to stop them fell to the ground, unable even to cry for help.

The shark-faced man spoke. "Itachi, this is where you used to live, right? It looks pretty good."

"If I had not accepted a mission, I would never have returned here."

The young man named Itachi responded coldly.

The shark-faced man smiled. "I'm not particularly interested in this place either, but since the leader sent us here, we should investigate it."

Then he seemed to sigh. "Who would have thought that the famous Third Hokage would die just like that? Do people really become useless once they grow old?"

"Kisame, stop wasting words. Finish the mission quickly."

Itachi Uchiha remained expressionless, making it impossible to tell what he was thinking.

Kisame Hoshigaki smiled and said nothing more.

Soon, they arrived at Konoha's central district. Two figures suddenly rushed out and blocked their path.

They were Konoha's Elite Jonin, Kurenai Yuhi and Asuma Sarutobi.

When Kurenai Yuhi saw the two before her, her heart jolted. As a Konoha jonin, she naturally recognized their identities.

The Third Hokage had died in battle, and Jiraiya had just left the village. Konoha was at its weakest, yet they had encountered such powerful enemies at this moment.

After steadying herself, she looked at Itachi Uchiha. "I never thought you would dare return to Konoha."

Itachi Uchiha said calmly, "If possible, I would not want to appear here either. We do not wish to kill anyone today, so please step aside."

Kurenai Yuhi snorted. "You are both infamous wanted criminals in the Shinobi World, yet you dare to force your way into Konoha. You truly have some nerve."

As soon as she spoke, she attacked first, using her signature genjutsu. Asuma Sarutobi also charged toward Kisame and launched his attack.

However, the gap in strength was too great. After only a few exchanges, Kurenai Yuhi and Asuma Sarutobi could no longer hold on.

Just as Kisame was about to deliver a killing blow, Kakashi appeared in time and saved the two.

Seeing this, a faint glint flashed in Itachi Uchiha's eyes. He then said to Kisame, "Continue with the mission. Leave this place to me."

Kisame nodded, put away Samehada, and then left at an unhurried pace.

Kakashi and the others were about to stop him, but Itachi blocked them directly. "I am your opponent."

Asuma Sarutobi said, "You think you can hold all three of us here by yourself? How arrogant!"

Faced with such mockery, Itachi Uchiha did not bother to explain himself.

The reason he had sent Kisame away was not because he was overconfident. It was because with Kisame here, he could not go too easy on them...

Meanwhile, Chen Feng and Xiao Meng were led into a rather secluded forest within the village.

Then they saw an elderly man walking toward them with a cane.

Chen Feng's expression shifted. "You must be Danzo. Speak plainly—why did you bring me here?"

Hearing this, Danzo did not beat around the bush. "My young friend's performance during the Chunin Exams was truly astonishing. I am also quite curious about those marvelous techniques.

"I invited you here today only because I wish to learn more about the Dao Sect's inheritance. If you can fulfill this wish, I will naturally do my utmost to protect you in Konoha from now on."

A trace of disdain flashed in Chen Feng's eyes. As expected, this old fellow coveted the Dao School's inheritance as well.

His words sounded pleasant, but he was really trying to recruit him with an empty promise. He was not even as sincere as Hyuga Hiashi had been.

Chen Feng replied, "Sorry, but the Dao Sect has its rules. Without my master's permission, its teachings cannot be passed to outsiders."

Danzo's expression turned cold. "So you intend to refuse?"

Chen Feng nodded. "No need to beat around the bush. If you want to fight, then just be direct about it."

Danzo said, "In that case, this old man will personally uncover your secrets."

As his words fell, dozens of figures shot out from the surrounding forest...