Naruto: Master of yin chakra

Konoha Main Street.

“I heard the Uchiha Clan was annihilated?”

“Yeah, that’s great, I was fed up with them a long time ago.”

“But, if such a large clan can be wiped out, aren’t we even more unsafe?”

“Maybe they did too many wicked things; this is their retribution.”

“No, I need to go to the Capital of the Land of Fire to avoid the limelight. What if Konoha can’t protect us? Then wouldn’t we be in great danger?”

“That makes sense. I can’t believe even Konoha isn’t safe anymore. Sigh!”

“What are you talking about? It was just trusting their own people too much that led to this tragedy. Hokage has already dispatched elite teams to pursue them.”

“That’s a man who can slaughter a clan. Who can kill him?”

“It’s Team Leader Satoru of the Analysis Team. He made great contributions in the Third Shinobi World War, and in these years of peace, he’s done several crucial things. With him taking action this time, even Uchiha Itachi can only flee.”

“Really? Why haven’t I heard of him before? Quick, tell me, what has he done?”

“I heard he read especially important intelligence for Konoha; he’s an elite of the intelligence department. Moreover, he once developed a barrier that could protect all of Konoha. I heard Hokage-sama said that Team Leader Satoru spent a great deal of effort learning barrier ninjutsu to deal with a disaster like the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox. It was completed several years ago to guard against such a situation, and with Team Leader Satoru’s improvements over the years, even another Nine-Tailed attack wouldn’t cause damage.”

“That amazing?”

“Naturally. I heard Copy Ninja Kakashi often loses to him, and even the Third Hokage praised him endlessly!”

“Then can he defeat Uchiha Itachi?”

“Ha, you don’t know, do you? Konoha Jonin Hayama guaranteed it. Back then, Uchiha Itachi was tormented by Team Leader Satoru, so even if he grew up, he probably wouldn’t dare face Team Leader Satoru, right?”

“So that’s how it is!”

Messages circulated among the residents, vividly showcasing Satoru’s diligent efforts and his meritorious deeds for Konoha.

The stories were so exaggerated that they were almost divine, as if Uchiha Itachi had already been captured.

His appearance was also spread.

A man whose entire face, except for his mouth, was covered in bandages.

Some residents heard that when he was 11 years old and on the battlefield, he fought against the current Fourth Raikage of Hidden Cloud Village and was electrocuted by Lightning Release due to a slight misstep, which is why his face was covered in bandages.

Other residents heard that during a battle with Ōnoki, the Tsuchikage of Iwagakure, he used his face to block the opponent’s Dust Release, resulting in indelible scars on his face.

Even more absurd stories circulated:

He was so handsome that he was besieged by girls and kissed until his skin peeled, forcing him to cover his face to prevent further harassment.

Crack!

As Satoru walked down the street, listening to those absurd rumours, his fists clenched, making cracking sounds.

“Konoha’s propaganda department is too unreliable, how can such news be spread?”

He never thought, he assumed he would have a glorious and upright image, like the Fourth Hokage.

But the stories were more absurd than the last.

If he could block Dust Release with his face at 11 years old, even an Ōtsutsuki would be slapped to death by him.

On the street, someone saw Satoru and their eyes lit up.

An unmarried girl immediately approached, wanting him to be her boyfriend.

Because Satoru’s reputation had been severely damaged, he had already removed the bandages from his head, revealing his striking white hair, cerulean misty eyes, and handsome face.

This face, except for the one time he dealt with Pain, had rarely been shown to the outside world.

He only removed the bandages when he was with Ayame and at home.

Wearing them or not wearing them, both were troubles.

Especially these women, they were simply outrageous.

He had already told them he had a wife and children, yet they still pressed on.

He had no choice but to use his Body Flicker Technique to disappear from their sight.

“Eh, where did that handsome guy go?”

“I don’t know, he just suddenly disappeared.”

“No, I must find him. I can be a concubine.”

…

“Let me tell you, my teacher back then was Team Leader Satoru, and I even learned one of his unique techniques, hehe.”

In an izakaya, Mibu Shinobi boasted to his colleague while looking at a photo on the wall.

His teacher had achieved great success, and he felt honoured.

“Really?” his colleague asked in surprise.

“Of course, keep it low-key, low-key,” Mibu Shinobi said with a grin, waving his hand.

“Then do you think Team Leader Satoru can defeat Uchiha Itachi?”

Team Leader Satoru, a title that had spread from who knows where, had become Satoru’s nickname, just like the Sannin and Yellow Flash.

“Definitely.”

“You’re too confident. You know Uchiha Itachi is a Uchiha with the Sharingan! And he’s a genius, becoming an Anbu squad leader at thirteen. Now, add another achievement: he slaughtered the entire Uchiha Clan. You know the Uchiha Clan had many Jonin and countless Chunin.”

“Hmph, what about the Sharingan? Against my teacher, he’s bound to lose. Why did he choose to exterminate the clan when my teacher wasn’t in the Village? It’s because he was afraid of my teacher.”

Mibu Shinobi was very confident in Satoru.

Even learning just a half-finished Pupil Setting Hand from his teacher had saved him a lot of trouble on missions, which showed how capable his teacher was.

“I see,” his colleague suddenly realised.

He also recognised Satoru's strength.

…

Analysis Team.

“Seishimon, how dare you?” Dokuro looked at Seishimon, full of surprise.

“You mean that Team Leader Satoru thing? Why wouldn’t I dare? I’ve made a name for Team Leader Satoru, and we’ve been calling him that privately for so long. As long as the whole Village knows, we can say it openly from now on.”

Seishimon chuckled.

It turned out that the title of Team Leader Satoru was spread by him.

He certainly wouldn't miss such a good opportunity.

“You’d better pray for yourself. Team Leader Satoru is very petty,” Dokuro told him.

That’s right, Satoru was very petty about certain things.

All the colleagues in the Analysis Team knew it.

For example, if you called him Team Leader Satoru and he heard you, you never knew when you’d be subjected to his pranks.

For this reason, they didn’t know how many times they had eaten Satoru’s Fire of Eight Fragrances.

Dokuro was also very proud that Satoru had grown up under him. Now, he was not only the team leader but also a very powerful individual.

This reminded him of Satoru’s naive appearance during the Third Shinobi World War, and his talent for learning the Mind Reading Technique in less than half a day.

He never expected him to hide so much and do so many things in Konoha.

Now, he was even going to be a key member in the pursuit of Uchiha Itachi.

If he weren’t a member of the intelligence department, Dokuro would even suspect that the Third Hokage was no match for Satoru.

There were some things Seishimon didn’t know, but he did.

The guy who was currently doting on his wife every day, even showing off to him that his child was about to be born, Seishimon, his mind was no longer on work.

“No fear, I’ve already captured his appearance pattern. He definitely won’t know it was me who spread it.”

Seishimon said confidently.

“Is that so?”

Behind him, Satoru tapped his shoulder and said coldly.

Hokage meeting.

Gulp.

"No, why are you all looking at me?" Satoru felt their gazes, and his heart skipped a beat.

He regretted teasing Might Guy.

He said anxiously, "I think Might Guy is very suitable to be Konoha's hero. He's capable, optimistic, hardworking, and has merits. He's simply the best candidate for Konoha's hero."

"Satoru, I didn't expect you to think so highly of me.

I've decided, I won't be this hero; I'll let you do it.

Next time, I definitely won't give in to you."

Upon hearing this, Might Guy's eyes burst with passionate light, and tears of emotion flowed.

He felt he couldn't take it and must help Satoru become Konoha's hero.

"Kakashi is right, Satoru.

You have the ability, the seniority, and the achievements. I think you're very good.

What do you all think?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi felt this was an excellent idea, but he still wanted to hear what the others thought.

Danzo: "Whether it's ability or achievements, he's ready."

Utatane Koharu also nodded, "Yes, I agree with this proposal."

Homura Mitokado: "I have no objection."

With the four elders of Konoha speaking, the others naturally had no objections and all agreed.

Satoru had excellent popularity in Konoha; he got along well with everyone.

Even people who didn't know him well had heard of this.

"No, no, no, I feel it's too hasty.

I'm just an ordinary person. No matter how you look at it, Kakashi is more suitable.

Copy Ninja Kakashi is more suited to be a hero."

Satoru quickly refused.

Damn it, how did it turn to him?

Kakashi: "No... I'm not suitable, because I'm already very famous, which is not good for attracting attention. You are the best candidate."

Raido Namiashi: "I remember when you introduced yourself in school, your dream was to follow Senior Inoichi Yamanaka and contribute to Konoha. Now is the time."

Ibara Keisen cheered him on: "Go, Teacher."

Inoichi Yamanaka patted his shoulder: "This is a rare opportunity; I wish I had it!"

Satoru was speechless upon hearing this. If you want it, why don't you volunteer? But everyone favoured him, and he was also a staunch supporter of the Will of Fire in public.

Naturally, he couldn't object.

"How about we try another way to divert attention?" Satoru cautiously suggested.

He really didn't want to be a hero; being a hero is very difficult, except for a certain bald man.

"It's decided then, and we need to resolve it quickly. Everyone speaks freely on how to minimise the impact of the clan annihilation incident on residents."

Hiruzen Sarutobi made the decision.

However, the specific implementation still needs discussion.

The plan was not difficult. Hiruzen Sarutobi and the other four elders were already masters at it, and they all agreed on Satoru, showing great unity.

With a strategist like Nara Shikaku, a plan was discussed in no time.

Only Satoru looked up at the sky in silence, unable to participate at all.

This Jonin, this Analysis Team leader, was practically useless.

But fortunately, he had a trick up his sleeve; the bandages he had worn for over a decade finally served their true purpose.

The plan was simple.

The threat of the incident originated from Uchiha Itachi.

Konoha would publicise his achievements and record, and he would be appointed as the captain of the pursuit unit to hunt down Uchiha Itachi.

But this was for publicity; he wouldn't actually be sent to hunt him down.

Because Hiruzen Sarutobi knew that Itachi, who could resolve the entire Uchiha, must have awakened the legendary power of the Sharingan, making it impossible for a single team to defeat him.

Mainly, Itachi's intelligence, combat experience, and so on, were all top-notch.

With such power assisting him, he didn't believe Satoru could handle it.

And... the matters behind the scenes...

So he insisted on the principle of just publicising and not acting.

Their goal was to reassure the residents.

At that time, Satoru would make an appearance, and photos would be taken for Konoha's propaganda team.

And he had always worn bandages, except occasionally, making his features very distinctive.

"Now I can only live in Konoha with my true face revealed!

Fortunately, I am wise and brilliant, with extraordinary wisdom, and I thought of this when I transmigrated eleven years ago."

Satoru deeply praised his decision from back then.

This was wisdom; indeed, the backup plan he had laid for over a decade was absolutely not an accident.

"Now, for the last matter, which is also very important to Konoha."

After finalising the plan for Satoru, Hiruzen Sarutobi spoke solemnly to everyone.

The others also became serious upon hearing this.

While resolving the issue of Konoha residents' morale was significant, the next matter was directly related to their self-interests.

It was also a crucial step in stabilising Konoha.

Satoru, however, had no mind to think about this; he had already guessed what it was.

"Since only one member of the Uchiha remains, the Konoha Military Police Force exists in name only.

Therefore, the next item is the reconstruction of the Konoha Military Police Force.

Does anyone have good suggestions? Please speak freely." Hiruzen Sarutobi said.

Even though many people disliked the Uchiha Defence Force's enforcement methods, not having a Defence Force was absolutely unacceptable.

The internal stability of Konoha was mostly maintained by the Defence Force.

Only their violent implementation methods were criticised, but their importance was self-evident.

Without a Konoha Defence Force,

Within a few days, thieves might run rampant, and chaos would begin.

Even if it was just a name, with few people, it was acceptable, but it absolutely could not be nonexistent.

This would require much discussion.

Where to recruit personnel for replenishment was a major problem.

And they also needed to be capable.

This was power, and everyone in every clan wanted their own clan to grow stronger.

Places that could provide positions and power were naturally the most controversial.

Everyone wanted to promote their own people.

Not only could they wield power, but they could also provide employment; it was a good profession.

However, none of this concerned Satoru anymore.

He also didn't plan to seek power for his two children. If, under his guidance, they couldn't establish themselves in Konoha's high echelons through their own abilities, they should go back and inherit Teuchi's Ichiraku Ramen.

Lest they lose face outside.

And it was dangerous.

Teuchi was getting older recently, and he might not be able to work and would retire in about ten years.

So Satoru suggested he recruit people to train and open branch stores.

He also didn't mind having more money.

It was also a fallback for his two children.

If they couldn't make a name for themselves as Ninja, they should just obediently become capitalist tycoons.

"Alright, the new Konoha Military Police Force will be implemented tomorrow. We must ensure Konoha doesn't fall into chaos.

Also, Satoru's hero promotion must be put on track.

The Intelligence Department must also control public discussion and prevent it from developing in a negative direction."

While Satoru was deep in thought, the matter had already been discussed and largely settled.

The new Konoha Military Police Force would naturally no longer be the affair of a single clan, and the Defence Force's emblem, the Uchiha clan crest, would be changed to the shape of Konoha.

Entry into the force would be through assessment.

Satoru estimated that, besides Ninja with strong intelligence capabilities, the Inuzuka and Hyuga clans would most likely have the advantage.

"No objections." Danzo's face was gloomy, but he still nodded.

He had somewhat expected this, but was still surprised by Hiruzen Sarutobi's decisiveness.

Hiruzen Sarutobi had not been so decisive before.

It seems the disappearance of a clan has put a lot of psychological pressure on the usually steady Hiruzen.

He was afraid of causing any huge impact on Konoha.

This time he was here to take the blame, and coupled with Hiruzen Sarutobi's usual tolerance towards him, he would be dealt with this time.

The other two Advisors also nodded, thinking this was a good way to handle it.

Danzo was indeed too extreme normally and needed to calm down.

Hiruzen Sarutobi had shifted the blame to Danzo and kicked Danzo out of the centre of power, which satisfied everyone below.

However, the issues that needed to be resolved still had to be resolved.

"So, next is Konoha's security issue.

Due to the Uchiha incident this time, it was clear that the Village's Perception Team's defence was insufficient.

What are your thoughts?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi said to all the high-ranking officials present.

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone discussed for a while, and finally, Nara Shikaku suggested strengthening the Perception Team's protective power and adjusting the Perception Barrier to prevent rogue Ninjas like the renegade Uchiha Itachi and Orochimaru from leaking intelligence.

Everyone agreed to this.

This incident made everyone realise Konoha's defence was hollow; even though the expenditure would be greater and the pressure on Konoha higher, the sense of security would be stronger.

"Then the second matter, designate Itachi as an S-rank rogue Ninja, and notify other Villages simultaneously."

This order was to prevent other Villages from using Uchiha Itachi as a pretext to launch a war against Konoha.

An S-rank rogue Ninja can still have a significant impact on the Ninja World.

If there was no prior announcement, it could very likely become the fuse for war later on.

Everyone had no objections to this.

For someone who murdered his parents and wiped out his clan, if the highest rank wasn't S-rank, Itachi would have to be one level higher.

Because of this kind of situation, even among the Ninit ja, it is considered extremely heinous.

The essence of a Ninja is to have blood on their hands and disregard human emotions.

But that is only the war's definition of a Ninja; no one can abandon emotions, and Ninjas are no different.

"Inoichi, how are the Village residents reacting?" Hiruzen Sarutobi asked.

Although he had issued a gag order among the Ninja regarding the Uchiha's extermination, the disappearance of a major clan still made some sensitive people notice clues.

Inoichi Yamanaka reported, "Although everyone hasn't explicitly stated it, according to investigations, everyone who knows about it expresses panic about the matter. A small number of merchants have even withdrawn from Konoha's market, which will cause some negative impacts on Konoha's trade."

"Hokage-sama, this situation is very similar to what happened with my father back then.

It's all about the residents' unease due to not knowing the truth, and something is needed to divert their attention." Kakashi suddenly spoke up and made a suggestion.

Having suffered greatly from it himself, he knew the power of such rumours; this time, it wasn't targeting one person, but the entire Konoha.

If the entire Konoha couldn't protect everyone's safety, then both residents and merchants would go to other, safer places to develop.

And those who had settled down would also experience great inner unease due to this situation.

Even Konoha would find it difficult to bear such an impact.

"You're right, something is indeed needed to divert their attention." Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded.

"So, does anyone have any good suggestions?"

While they were discussing, Satoru had quietly shrunk back.

It was enough to express his thoughts.

He couldn't always be silent.

He was also very skilful in his speech, only saying what everyone wanted to hear, without offering any absurd suggestions.

Putting everything else aside, yelling at Konoha's Four Old Geezers felt really good.

Just then, Kakashi spoke again.

"Hokage-sama, we need a hero, just like the Sannin and the Fourth Generation once were."

During the war back then, the Sannin's fame and the Fourth Generation's succession greatly stabilised Konoha's popular support.

"But who will be the hero?"

A voice silenced everyone present.

The Sannin and Minato Namikaze were all-powerful Ninja who had excelled on the battlefield, and their contributions to Konoha were well-known, making them suitable candidates for heroes.

Of course, now was not about choosing the Fifth Generation to attract attention; it was just about needing a Ninja like the Sannin or White Fang, someone people could admire.

Satoru was also curious; he hadn't seen how Konoha dealt with such issues in the anime.

All he saw was the first point: Itachi being designated an S-rank wanted criminal.

So he didn't know that Konoha still used such an old-fashioned but effective method to solve problems.

In his opinion, this method was very good.

To resolve the impact of one event, there must be another, more explosive piece of news.

This was a good method in his previous life, and in any intelligent world, he believed.

The Ninja World was no exception.

However, he was more curious if Kakashi, in suggesting this, wanted to be a hero himself, just like his father, White Fang.

Anyway, it couldn't be the Ino–Shika–Chō; it wasn't that they lacked achievements and prestige, but that it wasn't suitable.

They also didn't want to hog the limelight.

The so-called century-old dynasty and millennium-old noble families also had similar views in the Ninja World.

Unless necessary, such situations would not occur.

"Hero, Yosh! Then it's time for my Mighty Green Beast of Konoha to make an appearance.

I will definitely be a good hero; I'll do it."

Might Guy immediately gave a thumbs-up upon hearing this, showing his shining white teeth to the high-ranking officials in the meeting.

He firmly believed that his title of Mighty Green Beast could suppress the rumours.

The sense of mission to save Konoha arose in Might Guy's heart, with a firm conviction that it was his inescapable duty.

Looking at his green jumpsuit, and that pose and attire, everyone present felt the tense atmosphere had dissipated.

Satoru laughed: "Might Guy, just forget it. I'm afraid the whole Konoha will be led astray by you, and everyone will put on your jumpsuit."

Just imagining the entire Konoha wearing jumpsuits sent shivers down his spine.

Although he usually used Transformation Jutsu to transform into the mysterious red, he didn't actually like it.

It just gave him a sense of pressure release.

"Damn it, Satoru, are you trying to compete with me for the hero's position?

Since that's the case, I'll be generous this once and allow you to be the hero." Since it was this guy, Satoru, his Mighty Green Beast of Konoha would yield this once, and then he gave Satoru a thumbs-up.

Losing to Satoru again was a bit disheartening, but he acknowledged that Satoru could bear the title of hero.

Swish, swish, swish!

Everyone, including Konoha's Four Old Geezers, turned their gaze to Satoru.

"I think Satoru is good; his contributions to Konoha are also significant," Kakashi suggested.

The others fell into thought.

Satoru, from every perspective, had made enormous contributions to Konoha; with a bit of publicity, he could also be a hero.

Moreover, he was already the Analysis Team leader and had no clan power, so he wouldn't compete with them for power.

Even the Third and Fourth Generations had evaluated him as a man who inherited the Will of Fire.

Hiruzen Sarutobi and the other top leaders highly approved of Kakashi's statement.

Satoru indeed had no weaknesses.

Whether it was his strength, achievements, or personality, all were excellent.

Even Danzo, who had been dismissed from his duties, approved of Satoru recommended by Kakashi.

Because Satoru, in his heart, was not a threat to Konoha.

From the moment he recognised Satoru's abilities, he had already investigated Satoru's entire past.

From childhood to adulthood, there was no possibility of him being anti-Konoha.

Moreover, he now had elders above him and children below him, and his family was very warm, making him the least threatening person to Konoha.

“Huh?”

As Sasuke was about to destroy the figurine, Satoru, who was far away in the Wind Breath Valley of the Land of Fire, still researching whether the Hurricane Celestial Phenomenon had any further possibilities, suddenly felt something being touched.

“This feeling.”

He formed hand seals, and several light dots appeared in the spiritual space deep within his mind.

All of them were concentrated in the direction of Konoha.

One of the light dots was flickering.

“The figurine I made for Sasuke is being violently destroyed?”

All Ninja tools he crafted with his Chakra infused into them had a positioning Ninjutsu placed on them.

He could sense any unusual movements.

The reason why even Uchiha Sasuke had one was simply to keep a backup plan.

From various details like the Third Shinobi World War, the Nine-Tailed incident, and the creator of the Darkness Technique, it was clear that while major events were occurring, many details were different.

He knew that not everything in the Ninja World was exactly as he had seen in the anime.

And like the previous incident with the Hogoromo Clan and Gato, he hadn't expected, before reading the memories, that the guy who could be killed by Zabuza in the original work despite such injuries, would have the courage to wipe out a major clan of the Land of Fire.

So he guessed that many other aspects would also be different.

In his previous life, he knew the timeline of the Hokage was very chaotic, so he kept a backup plan for many things.

Now he was facing the real world, and the timeline would definitely change.

“If he’s destroying the Itachi figurine I made for him, it means the Uchiha Clan massacre happened last night.”

Satoru came outside the Wind Breath Valley, looked at the time outside, and made a judgment in his heart.

As he thought, the timeline and trajectory of all events had changed.

Because in his previous life, Sasuke awakened his Sharingan at seven, and Itachi massacred the clan at thirteen, with a half-year to one-year age difference from reality.

Now Itachi is thirteen, and Sasuke is eight.

So Itachi still massacred the clan at thirteen, and Sasuke's genius level was reduced by one year.

“It’s here.”

Caw!

Just as he was thinking, an eagle swept across the sky.

Finally, it soared above his head.

After Satoru blew a secret signal, the eagle descended from above.

After taking out the letter and deciphering the information with a secret code, Satoru read it carefully.

Indeed.

It was intelligence sent to him by Hiruzen Sarutobi, stating that Uchiha Itachi had massacred his clan and defected last night, with his current whereabouts unknown.

This was to inform him to return and deal with some matters.

It was also to mourn the Uchiha comrades Konoha had lost.

“It seems I’m not yet a true Konoha elder.”

Satoru smiled.

Logically, for such a major event, he should have known before it happened. Even if the Uchiha were in a remote part of Konoha, as the Team Leader of the Analysis Team, he shouldn't have had no news at all.

Knowing the general plot, he still didn't know the Konoha elders' action time.

Or perhaps Danzo and the others were afraid that his surging Will of Fire would disrupt their plans?

However, he didn't care. His Will of Fire was not like Hiruzen's or Jiraiya's; it was very flexible.

His goal in this world had always been to live well and live according to his own ideas.

Occasionally teasing cats, walking dogs, being a nine-to-five worker, and not getting involved in the elders' affairs, was also a good thing.

Anyway, as long as it wasn't about his and his family's safety, at most he would mock them in his heart.

“Does this count as achieving my original dream of transmigration?

Hmm, not quite, only two children.”

Satoru took out the Satoru figurine, used the Pupil Setting Hand Ninjutsu to transform it, and jumped on.

…

Hokage conference.

A huge roar rang out.

“Ridiculous, it’s too ridiculous! To allow a junior to wipe out the Uchiha Clan in Konoha without anyone noticing!

It’s as absurd as Uchiha Madara returning from the Pure Land just to destroy his own clan.

Has Konoha been at peace for too long? Not to mention discovering it beforehand, you shouldn’t only discover it after the Uchiha have been wiped out, right?

Doesn't that mean our Konoha's defences are like an unmanned territory for enemies to enter?”

Satoru stood up and reprimanded Hiruzen Sarutobi, Danzo, and others for their inaction.

His classmates, including Raido Namiashi, Kakashi, and Might Guy, raised their eyebrows upon hearing his roar.

Goodness, openly roaring at Konoha elders during a meeting, you’re very brave!

Other Konoha elders, including Ino–Shika–Chō, were also like this.

Their expressions were also very subtle; only Shikaku's expression was already expected.

But they all agreed with Satoru's words.

Being wiped out in their own territory was inexcusable and also a concern for them.

The annual investment in the Barrier Perception Team had always been a large expense.

The Uchiha Clan being wiped out was not a small matter.

Yet there was no movement at all.

“Teacher is too cool, indeed a person with a firm Will of Fire.” Ibara Keisen looked at his teacher questioning the Hokage, feeling a bit admiring.

He also thought this incident was too big.

Being silently subjected to such a major event was even more serious than the Nine-Tailed incident.

That could be said to be an irresistible force, but this was a human responsibility.

“Indeed, Hokage-sama, Team Leader is right. Konoha's defences shouldn't be breached so easily.”

“This is a huge loophole; we must respond.”

“At the same time, an elite unit must be dispatched to pursue the rogue Ninja Uchiha Itachi, otherwise all Konoha residents might lose their sense of security.”

Not just them, they didn't feel safe either!

So they didn't say anything about Satoru's roar.

Everyone looked at Hiruzen Sarutobi and the others.

Utatane Koharu: “The enemy was very familiar with Konoha’s situation. Before Uchiha Itachi massacred the clan, he had already controlled everyone in the Barrier Perception Team with genjutsu, so we lost monitoring of the entire Konoha.”

Homura Mitokado: “Danzo, all the missions Itachi carried out in Anbu were arranged by you. The exposure of the barrier’s weakness is your undeniable responsibility, isn’t it?”

“No, this responsibility is my fault. It was my mistake to trust Uchiha Shisui and Itachi too much.

Indeed, as the teacher said, they are a clan that cannot control their emotions.

I suggest that the remaining Uchiha Sasuke be handed over to me for handling.” Danzo said expressionlessly.

Regarding Satoru's questioning, the elders showed no intention of shying away from responsibility, taking it all on.

Or rather, Danzo took it on.

He even wanted to take Sasuke back with him.

“Enough, Danzo, Uchiha Sasuke cannot be handed over to you, and this was also your major mistake.

I announce that the Anbu training department led by Danzo is disbanded from today onwards.

Root members will return to being normal Ninja and contribute more to Konoha.

Danzo, do you have any objections?”

Hiruzen Sarutobi expressed appreciation for Satoru's words, then spoke to Danzo.

Night fell.

Pfft!

A nimble figure, without any flashy moves.

He dodged the Shuriken's attack and swung his long blade at his clansmen, as blood continuously gushed from the necks and chests of various individuals.

It made a sizzling sound.

"Itachi, what are you doing?!"

Someone recognised Itachi and shouted at him.

Looking at the corpses on the ground, their eyes filled with anger, trembling as if something was brewing within them.

And responding to him were a pair of ruthless eyes and the slowly rotating three-tomoe Sharingan.

Whoosh!

A Kunai plunged into his chest.

There were also Uchiha Jonin who wanted to stop Uchiha Itachi, but at crucial moments, a figure suddenly appeared behind them, making them misjudge that Itachi was alone, only to be killed by the combined efforts of two individuals.

"Oh my, oh my, we can't let you make too much noise."

The Masked Man said mockingly after he finished his attack.

With a blade in hand, he slashed from south to north.

Uchiha Tong and his grandmother heard the commotion and came out of the house, seeing those indifferent eyes and the corpses on the ground.

A surge of immense anger flooded their hearts, and their eyes angrily activated the Sharingan.

His grandmother was even more enraged; she limped forward, leaning on her cane, and charged, raising her cane to strike Uchiha Itachi: "You bastard, what are you doing?!"

Pfft!

"I'm sorry, Grandma," Itachi whispered to her, his long blade piercing her body.

Sizzle!

Bang!

The long blade was pulled out, blood gushed, and his grandmother fell to the ground.

"Grandma!"

Uchiha Tong roared, looking up, his one-tomoe Sharingan angrily evolving into a two-tomoe.

"You bastard!"

Clang! Clang!

Uchiha Tong picked up the Shuriken from the ground and attacked Uchiha Itachi with a flurry of strikes.

The Shuriken embedded in Itachi's body, slitting his throat.

Only after seeing Itachi fall did Uchiha Tong stop his attack, running to his grandmother's side and wailing loudly.

Then he lost consciousness.

The scene shifted.

After activating his two-tomoe Sharingan, Uchiha Tong remained motionless.

Until Itachi gently came before him and ended his life with a Katana.

That child, filled with obsession, who hadn't yet completed his desire to beat that person, passed away in sorrow.

"What a heartless person, what a terrifying fellow," the Masked Man muttered as he watched the scene.

...

Outside the Uchiha Clan compound.

Countless figures completely sealed off the surroundings, tightly encircling everything within.

Danzo waited quietly.

He couldn't obtain the power of the Rinnegan.

But the Sharingan would be his main power in the future.

...

Thump, thump, thump!

Sasuke walked quickly along the road, his ominous premonition growing stronger.

It made him unable to stop his steps.

When he returned to his clan, all he saw were corpses.

His pupils constricted, and his face was filled with panic and confusion.

"How could this happen?"

With worry and terror, Sasuke quickly walked towards his home; along the way, there was a battlefield of Shuriken and Kunai, and corpses everywhere.

Ninja and ordinary people, all lay in pools of blood.

Thump, thump, thump!

In this situation, his steps became heavy.

The joy of his recent progress in training was completely overridden by terror.

...

"Brother, no, don't kill me."

"Hate me, despise me."

...

On the road outside Konoha.

Uchiha Itachi looked back at Konoha, then quickly left with the Masked Man.

He had no intention of engaging the Konoha pursuit team.

...

"No, brother, don't kill me."

Sasuke woke up from his nightmare; what met his eyes was a white room, and he was lying on a bed.

In front of him, another white figure was tidying something, and hearing his words, she turned her head to look at him.

"You've woken up. Your body is still very weak, so don't move around too much."

This was a hospital nurse, who spoke to Sasuke.

"What... happened to me..." Scenes flashed through Sasuke's mind.

The corpses on the ground, the scene full of Ninja tools, and his brother walking out from in front of his parents.

His brother, who wanted to kill him.

He couldn't believe it was real.

"You, well, you just consumed too much Chakra, leading to physical weakness. You just need to rest for a while and you'll be fine.

Don't overuse Chakra in the future, or it will weaken your body."

The nurse was very gentle and smiled at Sasuke.

"I... was asking what happened to the Uchiha?" Upon hearing this, Sasuke already realised that his experience last night was real.

But he still held a sliver of hope.

"Uchiha?" The nurse's smile also fell upon hearing this: "Uchiha Itachi annihilated the clan and defected from Konoha. You are the last survivor."

Before dawn today, all Ninja in Konoha received the notification that the genius Ninja of the Uchiha, for unknown reasons, annihilated his clan and defected.

She knew Sasuke was not in a good mood and didn't dare to provoke him too much.

"Why... why... why..."

Sasuke sat up, his legs drawn up, his hands wrapped around them, continuously muttering.

The one-tomoe Sharingan appeared in his eyes.

Emotions he had never experienced surged into Sasuke's heart.

He didn't understand why that genius brother, the brother who taught him Ninja knowledge, who carried him home when he was tired, who picked him up from school every day, would do such a thing?

Why did he kill his uncles, aunts, grandmother, and his parents?

Why?

Why?

Why?

His fists clenched tightly.

Besides his confusion about the event, there was an unspeakable terror.

Why didn't he kill him?

Was it so he could live in hatred?

Although Sasuke's emotions were turbulent, he knew that no matter the reason,

The fact that his brother killed everyone in the clan would not change.

The fact that he killed his parents would not change either.

"I will kill him."

His peripheral vision fell on the cabinet beside the bed, where his school bag was placed.

With a sorrowful look, he picked up the bag.

From inside, he took out a figurine, one he had specially spent a lot of money to custom-order from the Bad Uncle, a figurine of his brother.

His eyes were resolute.

He squeezed the figurine tightly in his right hand, wanting to destroy it, to vent the various emotions in his heart.

It remained unmoved.

The figurine showed no deformation at all; it was very sturdy.

He added another hand, using both hands with force, enhanced by Chakra.

It remained unmoved.

The figurine still wasn't damaged, completely intact.

"Hmm? What are you doing?

Take your medicine first."

The nurse brought over a bowl of herbal soup.

Sasuke didn't reply; he pulled out a Kunai from his bag and stabbed it at the figurine.

Pfft!

This time there was a sound, a slight noise, then the Kunai scraped, but the figurine still had no damage whatsoever.

"Damn it."

Sasuke's resolute gaze was now only filled with anger.

And the figurine of Itachi in his hand, with its upturned lips, seemed to mock him, saying, "You are still too weak; you can't even destroy a figurine."

Bang! Bang!

Sasuke angrily threw the figurine away; it hit the wall and bounced to the floor.

The figurine of Itachi's eyes were still looking at him.

"I can't even destroy a figurine, but I won't give up.

One day, I will kill you." Sasuke was enraged by his own weakness.

Then he took the medicine from the nurse and drank it in one gulp.

Only when his body recovered could he resume training, then become stronger and kill him.