NABC Chapter 78 Konoha Village: It's either me or him!
Chapter 78 Konoha Village: It's either me or him!
Fugaku was very excited.
Kazuhiko Uchiha, an ordinary medical genin, first helped Shota awaken his three-tomoe Sharingan using genjutsu, then healed Tsunade, and escaped unscathed from Danzo's assassination attempt.
Even in his future projections of the Kaleidoscope Eye Technique, he could easily defeat Danzo.
Regarding everything that happened to Kazuhiko, he couldn't think of a second answer besides activating his Mangekyou Sharingan.
As Fugaku thought of this, the corners of his mouth unconsciously turned up.
The Uchiha clan was ostracized, monitored, and suppressed, and was always regarded as a potential threat to Konoha.
Because of the Nine-Tailed Fox's chaos, he, as the clan leader, had endured it for far too long.
He kept it so long that he dared not let anyone know that he had awakened the Mangekyou Sharingan.
Currently, the Uchiha clan has two Mangekyou Sharingan ninjas.
Two Kage-level powerhouses, why should they fear Danzo?
Why fear the higher-ups of Konoha?
The Uchiha clan's revival is in sight!
Fugaku returned to the Uchiha compound and went straight to the council chamber.
"The clan leader has returned."
"Chief of the Fugaku clan."
"What's the third generation up to now, delaying the operation?"
Inside the council chamber, the Uchiha high-ranking members had been waiting for quite some time.
The operation against Kumogakure was about to be planned, and they were all waiting for Fugaku to bring back news from the Hokage's office.
"Proceed as planned in three days."
"The Uchiha advance force can secretly depart tonight."
"It is important to note that..."
After explaining the battle plan, Fugaku looked at the elders.
"Finally, there is one more thing. The secret techniques related to the Sharingan will be fully open to Uchiha Kazuhiko starting today."
Yutaro looked at Fugaku in surprise. It was clear that this final decision was made on the spur of the moment and that the other party had not consulted him beforehand.
It is a common practice within the clan to reward a member by bestowing upon them secret techniques related to the Sharingan.
However, the privilege of unlocking all Sharingan techniques is a privilege usually reserved for clan leaders and elders.
"Since Kazuhiko helped Shota unlock the three-tomoe gem, he is indeed qualified to learn the secret technique ahead of time."
Yutaro was the first to express his support.
Shota is his grandson, and his support for Kazuhiko is exactly what everyone expected.
The First Elder, Zhi Xiong, snorted coldly and shook his head:
"Listen to their words and observe their actions. Fugaku, I think we should discuss this matter later."
"Kazuke clearly has the ability to help his clansmen awaken the Sharingan, yet he keeps it hidden. Instead, he accepted the Third Hokage's mission to bring Tsunade back! That woman is a remnant of the Senju clan, an enemy of our Uchiha! It's clear he doesn't care about our Uchiha clan at all!"
"Exactly!" Uchiha Yu chimed in.
"No one deserves a reward without merit. Besides helping Shota open his eyes, what else has he brought to the clan? He's just given Konoha another Kage-level fighter, causing us unnecessary trouble! These secret techniques are the foundation of the Uchiha clan's heritage, why should we give them to him!"
I disagree.
The council chamber was filled with voices of agreement; the hawks were very dissatisfied with Kazuhiko's decision to bring Tsunade back.
Fugaku sat in the main seat, his fingers lightly tapping the edge of the table, feeling inexplicably relaxed.
The joy of the kaleidoscope made all these arguments seem like a joke to him.
If they knew that Kazuhiko had awakened the Mangekyou Sharingan, what kind of faces would they have?
Thinking of this scene, Fugaku even wanted to laugh.
"Alright, let's stop arguing."
He glanced at the crowd and slowly began to speak:
"Danzo covets the Hokage position and also has his eyes on our Uchiha clan. Kazuhiko bringing Tsunade back is actually a good thing. When two tigers fight, one will surely be injured, which can relieve a lot of pressure on us."
"Therefore, in this matter, Kazuhiko is both meritorious and blameless. Moreover, he is our clansman, and his strength is the strength of the Uchiha clan."
"The rise of the Uchiha clan should be the priority. Do not mention anything that is detrimental to unity."
"But the Grand Elder is also right..." someone wanted to continue arguing.
"No buts." Fugaku interrupted him. "It was my decision as the clan head to open the Sharingan to Kazuhiko."
"Anyone who dares to continue to harp on Tsunade's matter is my enemy, and the enemy of the entire Uchiha clan."
Zhixiong's face turned ashen upon hearing this, but he did not continue the argument.
In the Uchiha clan, strength and background are the most important things to talk about.
Uchiha Shio, as the Grand Elder, has a strong background, but lacks the strength.
If they could defeat Fugaku, the clan leader would have been replaced long ago.
……
On the other hand, the atmosphere in the Hokage's office was rather tense, bordering on hostile.
Tsunade stood with her hands on her hips, glaring angrily at the Third Hokage:
"Old man, you're not going to fool me!"
"Danzo sent Root ninjas to assassinate me and also trained Wood Release ninjas to desecrate Grandpa Hashirama. Either of these crimes is enough to make him die ten thousand times over?"
Danzo stood to the side, his face expressionless.
"Tsunade, you can eat whatever you want, but you can't say whatever you want."
"It was Orochimaru who blasphemed the First Hokage."
"As for the assassination attempt, it was a complete misunderstanding. Tianzang was merely on orders to test you, not to take your life."
"A test?" Tsunade sneered.
"Testing me with Wood Release bindings? Testing me with Triple Complex Ninjutsu? Danzo, do you think I'm a three-year-old?"
The Third Hokage sat in the Hokage chair, rubbing his temples with a headache.
"Tsunade, Danzo has already been punished, and Root will also be laying off some members. He has worked hard for Konoha for so many years; even if he hasn't achieved anything great, he has still put in a lot of effort. With the great war against Kumogakure imminent, why not let him atone for his crimes by performing meritorious service?"
"To atone for one's crimes through meritorious service?"
Tsunade seemed to have heard a joke:
"A man like him only brings disaster to Konoha! He can assassinate me today, he can assassinate you tomorrow! Old man, wake up!"
Danzo's eyes turned cold:
"Tsunade, please watch your words."
"Everything I've done is for the stability of Konoha."
"On the contrary, you've only just returned to the village and you've already stirred up internal strife. Is this your resolve as a Hokage candidate?"
Tsunade glared at Danzo: "Shut up!"
"alright!"
The third generation slammed his hand on the table:
"Stop arguing! This is settled. Root will reduce its membership, Yamato will be transferred out of Root, and this matter ends here!"
Danzo could hardly believe his ears when he heard the Third Hokage add the extra challenge at the last minute:
"Hiruzen! That's not what you said before..."
The Third Hokage: "Danzo, I am the true Hokage!"
Danzo was so angry that he trembled all over and glared fiercely at Tsunade.
"You don't know how to consider the bigger picture, you only act on impulse—this is the Hokage candidate you chose! Hiruzen, you'll regret this!"
After I retaliated and you regretted it, Danzo left with resentment.
Of course, he skillfully slammed the heavy wooden door shut, making a dull "bang" sound.
"Old man, after this war, Konoha Village will either have me or him!"
Tsunade slammed the door shut and left with tremendous force.
The third generation leaned back in their chair, feeling sullen and listless.
He was angry at Danzo, and also at Tsunade.
It's no big deal.
Isn't it just a little squabble over the Hokage position?
Has it really come to this?
……
Eri's Courtyard.
Kazuhiko took a bath and changed his clothes, then lay on the bed, calming his mind and focusing his consciousness into his brain.
Starting today
The Fiendish-Eyed Fugaku will gain another title—
Kazuhiko!
……