Naruto: the Uchiha Rules the World

[Konoha Village]

After hearing the report from the Anbu.

The Third Hokage said to the others, "Since Shimura Danzo has already been captured, the others can disperse for now."

"We still need to carry out a series of interrogations, which will last for quite some time."

The leaders of those small clans all looked at each other, and in the end, all turned their gazes to the Ino-Shika-Cho trio clans.

They couldn't compare to those large clans with hundreds of members; some only had a few people or a dozen to twenty at most.

Many had sent a single representative from their clans, and their ability to withstand risk was low.

Most of the time, they could only follow along and place their bets accordingly.

If they wanted to avoid risk, then they followed the Ino-Shika-Cho, more accurately, followed the Nara clan.

Although Shikaku had recently taken the position of clan head, as long as Shikai was still around, it was Shikai who had the final say.

"In that case, we shall quietly await the results of this matter," Shikai did not hesitate at all and prepared to withdraw with the members of the Nara clan.

Yamanaka Inoichi also said a few words for formality and left with the Yamanaka clan.

The chubby Choza didn't say anything, just followed along.

However, after turning his head, a gloating expression appeared on his face.

'The elders of the clan should be quite happy after hearing this news.'

Thinking of this, Choza's steps became noticeably lighter.

The other ninja clans basically all left following the Ino-Shika-Cho trio.

Only the Uchiha and Hyuga clans were left on-site.

The Third Hokage first waved his hand, "Everyone else, leave us. I have some words to discuss with Kairen and Hiashi."

He gave Koharu and Homura a glance, and the two were momentarily stunned. After being teammates all the way to now as Konoha's upper echelons, they were practically wearing the same pair of pants. Just one look, and they knew what the Third Hokage intended.

The two wore gloomy expressions but still gathered the Anbu and withdrew.

Only the Third Hokage remained on the scene.

Hiashi and the Hyuga Elder Sarumito exchanged glances and nodded.

Hyuga Sarumito waved his hand, and all members of the Hyuga clan followed him and left.

Uchiha Kairen furrowed his brow, "Fugaku, you take the clan members and retreat first."

Only after Fugaku, the clan head, shifted his gaze slightly did he nod in agreement.

"Orochimaru-sama, we'll return to the clan to rest for now," Fugaku approached Orochimaru with proper etiquette.

Though Orochimaru didn't care much for these formalities, he still nodded.

He looked at the Third Hokage with interest.

'Old man, it seems you are no match for Rengoku.'

He then left with Fugaku and the other elite Uchiha.

Once everyone else had left, the Third Hokage slowly opened his mouth and said, "Kairen, Hiashi. Recently, both Iwagakure and Kumogakure have made large personnel changes."

"If we're not careful, the Fourth Great Ninja War could begin."

"We in Konoha can't keep fighting among ourselves like this."

"I will personally send Danzo to prison. The conflict between him and your clans will be brought to an end."

"Hiashi, regarding the kidnapping incident by Kumogakure a few years ago, it's true that Konoha owes the Hyuga clan."

"As long as peace is maintained, you may bring up any condition you wish," After finishing, he even bowed deeply toward Kairen and Hiashi.

Sarutobi Hiruzen's sudden lowering of his stance caused Uchiha Kairen to narrow his eyes.

As for the Hokage bowing to him, he only curled his lips slightly, revealing a mocking smile.

Hiashi also didn't change his expression, but Sarutobi Hiruzen's sudden humility had caught him a bit off guard.

As the head of the Hyuga clan, now that he had already sided with the Uchiha, he naturally wouldn't change his stance on a whim.

Now he had to see what the Uchiha would do, since they were the ones currently drawing fire.

Although Uchiha Kairen felt pleased inside, he didn't make any unreasonable demands.

Don't be fooled by the Third Hokage's current show of weakness. He still had influence, and he was still alive.

If not careful, the Uchiha would repeat the same tragic fate.

The Third Hokage just quietly watched Kairen thinking, while the Hyuga waited for Kairen to speak first.

Several thoughts passed through Kairen's mind, but he rejected them all himself. It seemed he wasn't suited for scheming.

"In that case, I'll return to the clan to discuss. Hiashi and I will come find you tomorrow," After speaking, Kairen turned and left.

Hiashi gave a salute to the Third Hokage, then followed after Kairen.

Seeing this, the Third Hokage furrowed his brow.

He slowly headed toward the Hokage Office that was still under repair, walking very slowly, seemingly deep in thought.

Suddenly, a figure appeared behind the Third Hokage, but the Third Hokage wasn't startled, he knew who it was.

"Why was the damage so severe?"

Sarutobi Ishishu's tone carried some guilt, "I was too naive, trying to see if there were any masters left in the Uchiha clan."

"I didn't expect Uchiha Itachi to be hiding among the weaker Uchiha clan members all along."

"Unfortunately, Mitsumasa, Shingo, Kojiro, Narushige…"

"They are all dead."

Although the Third Hokage had already received the news, he still felt a chill in his heart.

Even after the Sarutobi clan spent years nurturing them with all their might, there were only twelve jonin.

Jonin aren't cabbages; the Sarutobi clan may be ancient, but they don't possess any special bloodlines.

At best, they had a secret Fire Release technique, just a more powerful fire jutsu.

Becoming a jonin based on strength alone was not easy.

Now, just from a single encounter, half of them had perished. Even the hand holding the pipe of the Third Hokage trembled slightly.

After a few puffs, the Third Hokage calmed his mood and asked, "Are your injuries severe?"

Sarutobi Ishishu pointed at his chest. He pulled open his robe. There, his chest was covered in bandages.

Although he moved fast and tore off the prepared clothing in advance, the scorching heat of Amaterasu still burned the skin on his chest.

Fortunately, he wore a mask; otherwise, with Rengoku's temperament, he would've used Amaterasu on his face first.

"Every Mangekyo Sharingan seems to have 'Amaterasu' as a technique, both Rengoku and Itachi can use it."

"If you don't escape within two seconds, you'll definitely be burned to death."

"Clothes can't block the flames' damage. Unless you're wearing armor, which might last a few more seconds."

The Third Hokage's face showed even more concern. Uchiha still acted with restraint because he still held the title of Third Hokage.

No matter what, he was the de facto leader of Konoha.

Although the other clans were also disappointed in him, if the Uchiha used force to assassinate him, the other clans definitely wouldn't support it.

Because destroying the rules like that would turn others into enemies.

"Is that weak point in Susanoo exploitable?", The Third Hokage was referring to the weak spot under Susanoo's feet.

Ishishu nodded, "It is exploitable, but Uchiha Rengoku's Susanoo can enter the complete form."

"Uchiha Rengoku has extremely rich combat experience, he's nothing like a seventeen-year-old."

The Third Hokage waved his hand, "Go rest and recover. Danzo must not be killed for now."

Ishishu didn't ask further, "Understood."

His figure disappeared.

Thinking about how Orochimaru had now also leaned toward the Uchiha, Sarutobi Hiruzen sighed inwardly, 'Total defeat.'

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