Naruto: The Fall of the Uchiha - Chapter 35
In truth, as soon as the Uchiha began overwhelming the Root ninjas, blocking their path, Uchiha Jin sensed several chakra signatures probing in this direction. The various forces in the village were converging on this spot.
It just so happened that the Root base was the closest, and Danzo, overly confident, thought he could handle it alone.
Although the confrontation with Danzo hadn’t been long, according to Uchiha Jin, it had been enough time for the other players to arrive.
Shisui, his mind clouded with distractions, didn’t notice the numerous ninjas surrounding them nor the approaching figure about to make his entrance.
*Boom!*
Accompanied by a thunderous crash, a shadowy figure descended from the sky, his voice booming with fury.
“Stop! What are you all doing?”
Upon hearing this voice, Shisui’s face lit up with joy, but he quickly turned hesitant, as if he were performing a dramatic face-change on stage.
The Uchiha, who had been suppressing the Root ninjas, withdrew their ocular power and slowly regrouped behind Uchiha Jin under Yuara and Tonan’s leadership.
The relieved Root ninjas, glancing at their pitiful leader on the ground and the newly arrived figure, chose to remain silent under their captains’ orders.
Obviously!
The newcomer was Hiruzen Sarutobi, the village leader of Konoha, hailed as the “Strongest Hokage in History!”
Hiruzen’s face was dark and grim. His stern gaze swept over the mangled bodies on the ground. Despite his years of composure, even he couldn’t help but twitch an eyebrow at the scene.
“What exactly is going on here, and who are these bodies?”
Hiruzen, managing to maintain his composure, focused his gaze on Uchiha Jin.
Just then, Hiruzen noticed the figure under Jin’s foot, which felt oddly familiar.
Could it be…? Am I mistaken because of my age…
“Cough, cough… Hiruzen, save me!”
As Danzo spit out dirt, he finally struggled to call for help.
*Crap!* (a type of plant)
It was Danzo!
Even upon recognizing his dear old friend’s miserable state, Hiruzen kept his composure as a Hokage hardened by war.
He noticed the kunai pointed at Danzo’s head and the numerous fierce-looking red-eyed Uchiha behind Jin. This wasn’t something even the “Strongest Hokage” could handle alone.
Thus, Hiruzen maintained his calm, gazing at Uchiha Jin and casting a questioning look at the blushing Uchiha Shisui.
*Swish! Swish!*
Moments later, two more figures appeared behind Hiruzen—Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado, fellow members of the Konoha Council.
Like Hiruzen, after surveying the volatile scene, they stood silently, observing, ignoring the half-buried Danzo.
What had happened wasn’t necessary. Danzo acted alone, mobilizing the Root for his dirty work.
The crucial point was… Danzo had lost!
Now that Danzo had lost, the game would change.
*Swish! Swish! Swish!*
With Koharu and Homura’s arrival, it was as if a signal had been given. Numerous chakra signatures materialized behind Hiruzen.
But each ninja who appeared, after narrowing their eyes, silently stood behind Hiruzen, observing the situation.
Thus, a world where only Danzo was ignored was created once more…
Finally!
With the steady arrival of more ninjas, Hiruzen Sarutobi spoke again, maintaining his calm demeanor.
“Release Danzo and explain what happened here. Who are these bodies?”
Like before, Hiruzen’s tone was devoid of accusation, as if promising fairness like a just judge.
Before Uchiha Jin could speak, Shisui stepped forward, bowing respectfully to Hiruzen before speaking slowly.
“I’ll explain, Hokage-sama. This is what happened…”
*Thud!*
With a clean kick, an unprepared Shisui was sent flying again while the briefly relieved Danzo was once more buried in the dirt.
*Mmmpf… Mmmpf…*
“Uchiha Jin, do you know what you’re doing?”
Hiruzen’s expression turned stern, but there was a hint of hidden joy as he watched Shisui get kicked.
“Of course!”
Uchiha Jin shrugged nonchalantly and nodded to Yuara beside him.
“Yes!”
Yuara bowed to Uchiha Jin, then turned to Hiruzen calmly.
“The Police Force found spies posing as ANBU entering the village, attempting to harm our Uchiha elder. When warnings to surrender were ignored, we eliminated them.”
Hiruzen’s eyebrow twitched slightly. He ignored Yuara’s words and focused intently on the red-eyed Uchiha youths.
The strength of the Uchiha… had grown!
Hiruzen exchanged a look with Koharu and Homura, understanding each other’s thoughts before turning to Danzo.
“Uchiha Jin, why did you attack Danzo? Do you know the crime for harming a Hokage advisor?”
Hiruzen ignored Yuara and stared directly at Jin, exuding the aura of a supreme leader.
“Of course!”
Jin responded calmly, then glanced at Yuara.
“Harming a Hokage advisor is considered treason, punishable by death!”
Yuara couldn’t help but laugh, looking at Danzo on the ground before signaling the Uchiha behind him to lift a large dark green scroll.
“The Police Force is responsible for maintaining order and stability within Konoha, enforcing village laws, and apprehending those with criminal tendencies, even if they’re ninjas (excluding ANBU under the Hokage’s direct command).”
*Swish!*
As Yuara continued, Tonan summoned a handwritten decree from the Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju.
At this moment, Jin finally looked back at Hiruzen with a slightly mocking tone.
“Third Hokage?”
“Don’t you think a civilian ninja violating the Hokage’s orders and conspiring to harm an Uchiha elder is a serious crime?”
*Gasp…*
With Jin’s words, the gathered ninja clan leaders behind Hiruzen gasped in shock.
Today!
Something big was happening!
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