Naruto: Uchiha Rejects Konoha

Chapter 81: 81. You Don’T Want Mist Shinobi’s Situation To Be Known!



"Lord Hokage, Uchiha Yagami led the Kirigakure shinobi around the village without approaching sensitive locations."

While Yagami and the others were visiting Konoha, an Anbu appeared in the Third Hokage's office.

"Keep watching! As long as they leave the Uchiha compound, the surveillance on the Kirigakure shinobi cannot be stopped. Although this is a handover initiated by the daimyo of the two countries, Kirigakure cannot be ignored."

The Third Hokage waved his hand. There is no true friendship between the five major ninja villages. When there are benefits, they are allies. When there are none, they are enemies.

"I don't know what's going on with the Uchiha and Kirigakure. During the Third War, they fought to the death on the battlefield. By the practices of the ninja world, it's not an exaggeration to say they are mortal enemies.

"I didn't expect that we'd get along well with each other..."

"They say Konoha is prosperous, but that's all it seems. Aside from the geographical environment, it's no different from our Kirigakure before."

After looking around, Terumi Mei lost interest in exploring Konoha and spoke.

"Prosperity lies in the Land of Fire, not Konoha. No matter how developed the ninja village is, it's still just a military unit. How prosperous can it be?"

Yagami responded casually. In the past, Konoha could indeed be considered prosperous, but now... let's forget it!

The dignified Hokage has had to personally go to the Daimyo's Mansion to ask for money. Such a financial situation is so prosperous!

"Then stop looking around! Hokage asked you, Uchiha, to receive us. Isn't it time for us to settle down and rest?"

Terumi Mei turned her head to look at Yagami and spoke.

"That's right. Uchiha always treats guests very well. Please, come with me, and I will ensure you enjoy absolute service."

Yagami smiled slightly and made a welcoming gesture.

Kisame was unfazed. He simply felt Uchiha's respect in these words and had no other thoughts.

Terumi Mei, however, suddenly panicked, and the thought of killing Yagami crossed her mind.

Is this b*****d hinting at something? Talking about going to the Uchiha compound like this—does it count as...

In the Uchiha compound, when tribesmen saw Yagami enter with Terumi Mei and Kisame, many cast curious glances. Osamu and Takeshi, hiding in the crowd, saw this scene and immediately showed ridicule in their eyes.

"Who is that... come here. This is the representative sent by Kirigakure to discuss the harbour terminal. Please take care of the guests."

With his Sharingan, Yagami was naturally aware of Osamu and Takeshi's presence, and his mouth twitched as he immediately assigned them the reception task.

If you treat me, Yagami, like a monkey, you will pay the price!

"Is this the only one? Does this kunoichi want us to help..."

"Go and mind your own work! She and I have other matters to discuss so that I can receive her personally."

Yagami's face darkened slightly. He hadn't had such an opportunity since the last time he had indulged himself. It's not easy—Terumi Mei has come to Konoha. How could he let these kids ruin it?

"Well... let's discuss things during the meeting! As the representative of Kirigakure, I..."

Terumi Mei quickly interjected. After all, she was in Konoha and didn't want anything to happen with Yagami, though she had some thoughts of her own.

"Ma'am, you wouldn't want Kirigakure's `own!"

Yagami lowered his voice, whispering in Terumi Mei's ear. Last time, he'd been in a rush and hadn't thought much about certain things. Besides, the Uchiha and Kirigakure shinobi were far apart and couldn't delay matters, so they had ended things hastily.

Now that she was in Konoha and here to discuss the project, if there were disagreements, it would be normal for discussions to take three to five, or even six, days!

Does this give you any chance to escape?

Damn! I really want to bite this guy in front of me to death. I've never seen such a shameless person!

Terumi Mei clenched her fists, holding back her anger and forcing a smile as she said to Yagami:

"Then please take care of me..."

"No trouble at all! Uchiha's hospitality is always impeccable. Let's go!"

...

In the Police Department Prison, Yagami had been preoccupied these days with his intense discussions with Terumi Mei, paying little attention to Danzo's situation.

Anyway, plenty of Uchiha were keeping watch, and Danzo had been abandoned by the Third Hokage. Even if Root members only recognized Danzo, it would be impossible for them to contact him, with the Third Hokage overseeing everything.

Don't underestimate the Third Hokage. He's held the Hokage position for so long and even took it up again after retirement. He still has his abilities.

"Damn it! The cells of the First Hokage are almost overpowering me… No! I can't let myself be swallowed up by these cells..."

"Orochimaru! If you've recovered, stop pretending to be dead! Find a way out for me!"

Danzo's face twisted with pain, and his bandaged arm began to twitch irregularly, as if something was squirming inside.

"Hehehe… Lord Danzo, you overestimate me. I can't withstand the illusion of the Mangekyō Sharingan!"

At this, Orochimaru stopped pretending. Even if there hadn't been the influence of Distinguished Heavenly Gods over Yagami's genjutsu, he would've recovered by now; otherwise, the title of Sannin would be worthless.

Of course, if not for the Distinguished Heavenly Gods, even if Orochimaru could escape genjutsu control, he'd still suffer severe aftereffects due to his incomplete soul. Against spiritual attacks like genjutsu, those with weak resistance should avoid using it.

"Enough with the nonsense. Think of a way to get me out of this wretched place or at least help me recover some strength."

Danzo's face remained grim. He knew that if he continued to wait here, his fate would be sealed. Sarutobi Hiruzen had forsaken him, and the Uchiha wanted him dead.

Both Tsunade and Jiraiya, who had the power to speak up for him, disliked him. As for Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura, these two elders no longer held their former strength. Apart from their status, they could do little to aid him.

For him, staying in Konoha was no longer an option. Rather than dying in disgrace under Uchiha surveillance, it would be better to leave Konoha!

With the remaining strength of Root and the research he'd gathered, it wasn't impossible to return once he grew stronger.

Perhaps deeper cooperation with Orochimaru would allow him to master Wood Release fully. That way, even Sarutobi, the Hokage, would be powerless against him.

As for accusations of rebellion, which depended on how the village defined it, once he became Hokage, his strength could silence the clans of Konoha, erasing any notion of rebellion.

"Danzo-sama is indeed bold! In that case, let me assist you. I, too, have no desire to remain here…"

Orochimaru stretched out his long tongue, licking his lips as a small white snake emerged from the ground. It slipped into Orochimaru's body, and a sudden burst of chakra shattered the chains binding him.

Had it not been for his commitment to Uchiha and his concern about implicating them, Orochimaru would have left the Police Department long ago.

Now that Danzo intended to escape, there was no need for hesitation. He would simply take advantage of the commotion to escape, although it would have nothing to do with Uchiha.

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