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Chapter 16: Undercurrents!

Kurenai carefully sliced an apple and fed the pieces to Itsuki, who lay in bed. The usually mature and charming kunoichi was now as serene as a valley orchid, creating a peaceful atmosphere that Itsuki found comforting.

"Sigh, no one came to visit me," Itsuki lamented.

Kurenai gave a knowing smile. "Who are you waiting for?"

"My girlfriends..."

Kurenai promptly stuffed a piece of apple into Itsuki's throat, causing him to choke and then collapse back onto the bed.

"Hmph!" Kurenai snorted, her beautiful face showing displeasure. However, seeing the blood-stained bandages, she couldn't help but soften.

"You're too reckless. This involves the Mangekyo Sharingan. You have no idea how worried they are. How could you still tease them? Aren't you afraid they'll get angry and it'll be bad for you?"

Both Itsuki and Kurenai came from prominent families with considerable power and influence in Konoha. Unfortunately, their elders had passed away, leaving them in a vulnerable position.

Kurenai believed that with both Itsuki and Shisui injukurenai, they should adopt a more conciliatory attitude.

Itsuki mumbled through a mouthful of apple, "If I didn't tease them, they wouldn't know how to bother me."

"And now?"

"Now? Now they're worried I'll go bother them!"

Kurenai chuckled. "What about the Mangekyo Sharingan?"

"What does the Mangekyo Sharingan have to do with me?"

"What are you talking about?" Kurenai was taken aback. "The Uchiha lost two pairs of Mangekyo Sharingan. Do you think they'll let it go? The village won't agree either."

She didn't mention retrieving the eyes. The opponent who could defeat Shisui and Itsuki within the Uchiha's core territory and steal the Mangekyo Sharingan must possess immense power. It would be difficult to reclaim them.

Itsuki smirked. "If the village is dissatisfied and the Uchiha are unhappy, they can go find the Hokage and Danzo. It has nothing to do with me."

"The Hokage and Danzo?" Kurenai was puzzled.

"Yes, don't forget about Wood Release," Itsuki hinted.

Kurenai still didn't understand.

Itsuki explained, "Wood Release can only belong to the Senju clan, just like the Sharingan can only be found in the Uchiha."

"Kakashi," Kurenai interjected.

"Can Kakashi be compare kurenai?" Itsuki shook his head. "Kakashi was an exceptionally talented ninja, becoming a Jonin at twelve. How many others have achieved that in Konoha's history? And yet, he struggled with just one Sharingan. Imagine someone else trying; they might end up joining Kakashi's father."

The Sharingan constantly drained Kakashi's chakra. If not for his extraordinary talent, he would have collapsed long ago. Not to mention, Itsuki's were Mangekyo Sharingan! It was possible that as soon as they were implanted, the recipient would lose consciousness.

Danzo only dared to embed so many Sharingan on himself because he had a large amount of Hashirama's cells in his body to balance the power of the Sharingan.

"Go on," Kurenai urged.

Itsuki took another bite of the apple and continued, "Wood Release belonged to Hashirama Senju. Unfortunately, the Senju clan has been disbanded and integrated into Konoha. Now, suddenly, a Wood Release ninja appears. What do you think people will think?"

"Or, let me ask you this," Itsuki's expression turned strange. "If a Wood Release ninja appears, who do you think he would belong to?"

Kurenai almost blurted out, "The Anbu and Root!"

As a secret technique exclusive to the First Hokage, the appearance of Wood Release would attract the attention of the entire ninja world. Yet, there was no news of it before Itsuki was injured.

Who had the ability to conceal such a thing? Only the two most powerful figures in Konoha, the Hokage and Danzo, could do so.

Kurenai's face changed slightly. "Is it really them?"

Itsuki didn't answer, continuing to munch on his apple. He turned to the window and said, "Don't you bring gifts when visiting a patient, Jiraiya-sensei?"

A figure appeared on the window frame. It was Jiraiya, with the kanji for "oil" etched on his forehead.

Seeing Itsuki with bandaged eyes, he frowned. "How did it get this bad?"

"It's a long story..."

"Then don't tell me!" Jiraiya interrupted. He stared deeply at Itsuki. "Is the Wood Release thing true?"

"Jiraiya-sensei, it's only because we have a good relationship that I'm going to tell you something very serious. Remember this!" Itsuki's expression was serious and sincere.

Jiraiya, however, sensed a hint of mischief.

Itsuki, you know what?

When you're serious, you're either completely unreliable or...

You're about to trick someone again!

Good relationship?

You're the best at backstabbing your friends!

"There is indeed a Wood Release ninja in Konoha. He wears a mask, but I couldn't see clearly whether he was from the Root or Anbu." Itsuki raised his middle finger. "I swear on the name of Uchiha Madara."

Jiraiya's serious expression froze. He glared at middle finger. "If you hadn't said that, I would have believed you."

Kurenai also slapped Itsuki hard.

Pointing your middle finger at me, what do you mean?

Itsuki feigned surprise. "Jiraiya-sensei, does Uchiha Madara have so little credibility in your eyes?"

Jiraiya retorted, "You seem to forget how many times you've cursed Uchiha Madara in front of me."

He had spent more time with Itsuki than Orochimaru. While writing novels together and seeking inspiration (or rather, peeping), Itsuki cursed Uchiha Madara almost daily.

The most memorable quote for Jiraiya was: "Curse Uchiha Madara against the flow of time, curse him down the river, and you might end up cursing our own family."

You do realize he's your ancestor, right?

Jiraiya was often exasperated. Although Uchiha Madara was a missing-nin, he was undeniably a great ninja who played a significant role in the founding of Konoha. Why did Itsuki despise him so much?

"Be careful," Jiraiya warned. "The Mangekyo Sharingan is a big deal. Watch your life."

"Don't worry, Jiraiya-sensei. As long as you're alive, I'll be fine."

Jiraiya's face darkened. He gritted his teeth. "You made me forget that you dared to kick me!"

And it was in the face!

Unforgivable!

"You made me forget too." Itsuki grinned. "Jiraiya-sama had a feast for the eyes. Tsunade-sensei even... Tsk tsk, her dream came true. Do you feel like you can die without regrets now?"

"Bullshit!" Jiraiya jumped up and cursed. "That wasn't Tsunade at all. She discovered us early on. It was just a genjutsu. She was playing with us. I got beaten up for nothing."

Kurenai chimed in, "I remember Tsunade-sensei wasn't good at genjutsu. How did a Mangekyo Sharingan and a Sannin fall for it?"

Itsuki's mouth twitched, and Jiraiya was speechless.

(End of Chapter)

Chapter 17: Showing off Muscles

The emergence of Wood Release made the Konoha higher-ups nervous. This incident also involved two pairs of Mangekyo Sharingan, which, wherever they were placed, represented a force that could not be ignored. The already turbulent Konoha was now even more undercurrent.

Many large ninja clans began to reduce the number of missions their ninjas went on. Many people were skeptical of Itsuki's words, believing that he never spoke a word of truth. His words were not even trusted by dogs.

But who dared to gamble? What if it were true? This was a matter concerning the entire ninja clan!

This was exactly the kind of thinking Itsuki wanted. He loved to see people act according to his wishes even when they didn't believe him.

I sacrificed my Mangekyo Sharingan, so you have to pay a price. Although the eyes are still in my hands, it really hurt when they were gouged out.

Moreover, some people vaguely knew that there was indeed a Wood Release ninja, but they didn't know much about him. Never underestimate the ninja clans that existed since the birth of Konoha. Their power was deeply rooted, and they had survived the Warring States period, so they must have their own way of survival.

Besides, existence leaves traces. Not to mention, this Wood Release ninja had also gone out on missions before, so it was impossible to avoid everyone's sight.

Danzo and the Third Hokage began to suspect each other. Danzo believed that Hiruzen Sarutobi had taken the Mangekyo Sharingan because the Wood Release ninja had already been taken by him. The Third Hokage, on the other hand, believed that if Danzo could create one Wood Release ninja, couldn't he create a second one? This one-eyed man might have several Wood Release ninjas in his hands.

Danzo and the Third Hokage: He's a sly one!

...

Hokage's office.

The four guardian beasts of Konoha gathered once again.

"Haven't you considered that this is a play directed and acted by Uchiha Itsuki himself? He's treating us all like fools, playing with us!"

Danzo's voice grew colder.

Yesterday, after Uchiha Itsuki woke up, they, the Konoha higher-ups, along with the major ninja clans, civilian ninja representatives, held a meeting.

The result was very unfriendly to Danzo. He had been holding a grudge ever since.

"Is it useful for everyone to be suspicious?" Hiruzen Sarutobi said coldly. "Shisui has Mangekyo Sharingan, so it's possible for him to set up a scheme. But what about Itsuki? Did any of you know he had Mangekyo Sharingan? Before today, no one knew."

"As for that Uchiha Mokujin, huh, he's not among the registered Uchiha Jonin in the village. I don't know where he came from."

"Besides, his Wood Release targets not only tailed beasts but also the Uchiha. Everyone intentionally or unintentionally concealed it from the Uchiha. Would that idle Uchiha Itsuki know about it?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi's face was gloomy.

...Shisui's attitude was also strange!

It seemed like he was hiding something.

They didn't trust Shisui, but they acknowledged his love for the village. So, could his silence be to protect someone?

Danzo and the Third Hokage locked eyes, staring deeply at each other.

After a long time, Homura Mitokado said helplessly, "What do we do now?"

"Investigate slowly," the Third Hokage said, his face looking even older.

He was already over sixty years old, definitely considered elderly among ninjas. His physical functions and mental state had long since declined.

But how could one not be attached to such a legacy?

Danzo stood up and said coldly, "I'm not one to wait passively."

"Danzo!" The Third Hokage scolded. "You better not mess around. The current Uchiha is like a powder keg. If something happens, even I can't protect you."

"Hmph!"

The only response was a cold snort.

As the sound of the cane hitting the floor faded away, the Third Hokage sighed softly.

The main characters were gone, and the two advisors looked at each other before bidding farewell to the Third Hokage.

When he was alone in the room, the Third Hokage muttered to himself, "Is this a scheme? There are flaws everywhere. If it is a scheme, how could it be so crude?"

"If not, Danzo, what are you planning to do?"

...

After chatting with Itsuki for a while, Jiraiya left, saying, "If you need any help, just ask."

Kurenai went to see him off.

At this moment, the door of the ward opened, and a person walked in, coming to the bedside and silently watching Itsuki.

Itsuki raised his head slightly and met his gaze.

Neither of them spoke.

Itsuki finally broke the silence, "Shisui, don't you think we're both stupid? Two blind people staring at each other? Can you see me, or can I see you?"

The person was none other than Shisui.

Itsuki had the system and had long since become a sensory ninja, so Shisui's every move couldn't escape his perception.

"Why did you do this?" Shisui's voice was low.

When he woke up and learned what had happened from Itachi, he almost lost his mind. Itsuki usually liked to fool around, but this time, it was too outrageous.

Moreover, he was uneasy about his Mangekyo Sharingan falling into the hands of others. The power of Kotoamatsukami was simply too terrifying. It was a disaster that could trigger a world war!

Itsuki asked, "Shisui, do you think I did it? Did I gouge out your eyes?"

Shisui was silent.

"Oh my god!" Itsuki let out a soft sob. "My brother actually suspects me? Boohoo! I don't want to live anymore."

Shisui's face remained expressionless. "You don't even have eyes now, how can you cry? Do you have tears? Do you want to describe how it feels to have tears flowing from empty eye sockets?"

Itsuki: "..."

"Shisui, you've grown up."

He sighed.

Shisui remained indifferent.

Itsuki chuckled. "Alright, let's be honest. I did it. I won't hide it from you!"

Shisui's voice involuntarily rose. "Why?"

Itsuki's voice was light, as if it could scatter in the air at any moment.

"For Konoha!"

"What?"

Shisui had thought of countless answers, but this one was definitely not among them.

Itsuki repeated, "For Konoha!"

"Go on!"

Shisui took a deep breath.

Before coming here, he wasn't sure whether Itsuki had done this. Because Itsuki had also lost his eyes.

Hearing Itsuki admit it, he was relieved. At least, Itsuki didn't intend to hide it from him, unlike how he faced the Third Hokage, making up an excuse to fool him.

Itsuki glanced at Shisui.

He was originally going to tease him a few words, but seeing Shisui like this... forget it!

If he continued to play, Shisui would be broken.

He decided to tell him some truths to let him relax.

We need to take the path of sustainable development and not treat Shisui as a disposable item, especially not the kind that's used and thrown away.

That would be impolite!

At this moment, while Shisui was feeling down, it was time to let him witness his strength!

"I am a genius of the Uchiha clan, a Jonin in my early teens. My current strength, Shisui, you understand?"

"...Go on!"

"Strength brings status, and naturally, people will follow!" Itsuki smiled. "So, I'm not without foundation in the Uchiha. On the contrary, I have several Jonin under my command. To be precise, six!"

"They are scattered in every corner of the Uchiha, gathering intelligence for me."

Jonin?!

Shisui's hand trembled slightly.

There were nearly thirty Jonin in the Uchiha, and some were hidden, making the total number around forty. This was more than one-tenth of the total number of Jonin in Konoha!

This was the strength of the strongest clan in Konoha.

But!

These forty Jonin included Itsuki, Shisui, and even elders like Fugaku, Homura, and Koharu!

The clan head and elders also had their own direct subordinates.

After removing these, where did the six Jonin come from to serve under Itsuki?

If Jonin were subordinates, what about ordinary Uchiha?

Shisui suddenly felt cold all over, as if his bones were emitting chills.

He had never truly understood his younger brother.

Six Uchiha Jonin, led by Itsuki, was a powerful force that could not be ignored anywhere.

It was ridiculous that he had always treated him as a mischievous child!

As a result, he was already a king.

(End of Chapter)

Chapter 18: Sharp Tongue, Strong Hands! (Part 1)

"What do you want to say?"

"I want to say that I know more than you," Itsuki said with a grin. "Your information comes from the Hokage, while mine comes from what I saw with my own eyes."

Shisui's expression flickered. He wasn't a fool; fools couldn't even awaken the three-tomoe Sharingan, let alone the Mangekyo. He easily understood the implication behind Itsuki's words.

After bringing up the topic, Itsuki didn't delve deeper, just giving Shisui a hint. Next time, Shisui would naturally think in this direction.

Shisui was just naive, not stupid!

He continued, "The clan is preparing for an armed coup to regain what they believe is their rightful position as Hokage."

"This..."

"Don't speak!" Itsuki interrupted Shisui. "Either let me finish speaking in one breath, or let's have a back-and-forth spar. Trust me, you'll enjoy the process immensely. You'll feel ecstatic, foam at the mouth, your body will twitch, as if struck by a lightning jutsu!"

Shisui: "...Please go ahead!"

He silently slapped himself in his mind.

Itsuki was rarely serious, and he actually interrupted him.

Had life been too comfortable?

"The relationship between the village and the clan is becoming increasingly tense. You should have thought of this too. Before I gouged out your eyeballs, you even asked me to join you."

"But!"

Itsuki grinned. "You two, you and Itachi, have been working hard for so long. Has it been useful?"

Shisui fell silent.

"You and Itachi, you two have no chance of success. Your efforts are in vain. I think you understand this too. That's why I guess you even had the thought of using the Mangekyo Sharingan, right?"

"I've looked through the clan's records about the Mangekyo Sharingan. After awakening it, there are various unique abilities, most of which are related to genjutsu. I guess yours is too, right? Shisui."

"Who are you planning to use it on? Clan head Fugaku and elder Setsuna?"

Shisui's body trembled.

Itsuki had even guessed this?

His breathing quickened, revealing his inner turmoil.

Itsuki smiled knowingly.

Nonsense!

I've read the original story and know you're planning to use Kotoamatsukami to stop the Uchiha coup.

I even know that your death is in these few days. Otherwise, I wouldn't be crazy enough to launch this plan at this time.

You unfilial child!

You've made me worry so much!

Shisui couldn't help but question, "Is this your reason for gouging out my eyes?"

Itsuki said solemnly, "What was the result of me gouging out your eyeballs? Look for yourself. Didn't it stop the clan's armed coup?"

"How is that possible?"

Shisui was astonished. "How could gouging out our eyeballs stop the coup?"

"You're really stupid!" Itsuki sighed. "Think about it. Because you and I had our eyes gouged out..."

"Uchiha!"

"Konoha Military Police Force!"

"Anbu!"

"Root!"

"Aren't these four places attracting everyone's attention now? At this time, who would dare to act rashly? God knows how many eyes are staring at them."

"They all wish they could wrap themselves up like the Second Tsuchikage, a mummy."

Shisui was dumbfounded. "This, this, this is your method?"

"Yes, this is my way of stopping the clan's coup!"

Itsuki laughed cheerfully. "Two of the most promising Uchiha geniuses were attacked in the clan's core area, and two pairs of Mangekyo Sharingan are missing. Tsk tsk, I estimate that these four departments are more obedient than the other. There will be small disturbances in Konoha for a year or two, but no major ones!"

This wasn't just Itsuki's nonsense.

In the original story, it was Shisui's death that drove Itachi mad.

At the same time, Shisui's death delayed the Uchiha coup.

A coup couldn't be done openly!

It had to be done secretly.

Now with so many people watching, how could they do it secretly?

The Mangekyo Sharingan incident Itsuki created was to imitate Shisui's death in the original story to buy time.

As for after this period... Heh heh, I've already stepped in. You four guardian beasts of Konoha, do you still want peace?

Keep dreaming!

"Peace for a year or two... Then what after a year or two?"

Shisui asked again.

Itsuki glanced at him and said, "I have my plans. You don't need to worry about it. Just go back and rest now. Don't cause me any trouble."

"I will never let Konoha fall into war."

"Itsuki..."

"Be good, listen to me!"

Shisui: "..."

"Itsuki, I'm your older brother!"

"You look like an older brother!" Itsuki pouted. "But you... Sigh, I'm too lazy to talk about you. Alright, go back. We'll have a good chat when we have time."

Shisui: "..."

Why so impatient?

Did I do so poorly?

"What? Oni-chan, don't you believe me?"

Shisui sighed softly.

Can I trust you?

I trusted you once, and I lost my eyes.

If I trust you again, how many of my heart, liver, spleen, and lungs will be left?

By gouging out eyes, you temporarily stopped the clan's armed coup. Next time, are you going to directly kill me?

I can only say, for the sake of brotherhood, can you show some mercy?

You're scaring me!

Shisui hesitated for a moment and whispered, "What are you going to do with my Mangekyo Sharingan?"

He didn't care about anything else, but his Mangekyo Sharingan's ability... Kotoamatsukami!

When it was in his own body, he didn't feel much.

Now that it was in Itsuki's hands, Shisui felt quite uneasy.

Many strange thoughts also surfaced in his mind, making him even more uneasy.

"The eyes? It has nothing to do with you!"

Shisui: "..."

So straightforward!

But!

Are you speaking human language?

Those are my eyes!

And you, my own brother, gouged them out.

Clearly, it's you who wronged me, and I haven't even settled the score with you. How can you be so righteous?

Itsuki was too lazy to pay attention to him anymore. He waved his hand and said, "Hurry up, I won't see you out!"

"Sigh!" Shisui sighed helplessly. "Itsuki, after we both transplant new Sharingan, let's sit down and have a good chat."

Shisui left.

The ward fell silent.

It was so quiet that it was unsettling.

Itsuki chuckled softly and muttered to himself, "Have a good chat? After today, is there still a chance? My plans are one after another, Oni-chan. We really don't have many opportunities to chat in the future."

His fingers tapped on the bed board a few times before he slowly got up.

He hummed a tune as he moved his body around.

"Alright, everyone, Uchiha Shisui has left. How long are you going to hide?"

As Itsuki's words fell, figures appeared in the ward one after another.

They were lifeless, wearing masks, and their expressions as they stared at Itsuki were as if they were looking at a dead person.

With more than a dozen people suddenly appearing, the ward became crowded.

"Uchiha Itsuki!"

The leader said in a dead voice, "Please come with us!"

Itsuki tilted his head, staring at these people, and muttered, "Danzo, what are you trying to do? You actually sent Root members to the ward to arrest me?"

"Such an open display of the darkness of the ninja?"

"Forget it, I don't want to think about it anymore."

"What I need to do now is... crush you all!"

A benevolent smile appeared on Itsuki's face.

After the plan was set, corresponding strength was needed to execute it.

Therefore, Uchiha Itsuki began to flex his muscles!

(End of Chapter)

Chapter 19: Sharp Tongue, Strong Hands! (Part 2)

"Uchiha Itsuki..."

"Shh!"

A Root ninja had just started to speak when Itsuki interrupted him.

He gently made a silencing gesture and said with a smile, "Dead men shouldn't talk too much. Goodbye."

As soon as he finished speaking, two Root ninjas groaned, clutching their necks and convulsing. Soon, they collapsed to the ground, lifeless.

Only blood continued to seep from the masks on their faces.

"Genjutsu!"

The Root ninjas were startled and began to attack.

At the same time, they couldn't hide the shock in their eyes.

When did Uchiha Itsuki use genjutsu?

They had detailed information on Uchiha Itsuki and knew he was a dangerous person, so they kept a close eye on him. They didn't even see him move, let alone make hand seals!

"Are you surprised?" Itsuki still had a smile on his face. "You know what? You've all fallen into a misunderstanding, or rather, everyone has developed a misconception that the Uchiha's eyes are everything to them!"

"Now let me tell you, you're wrong, dead wrong!"

"Every Uchiha can use ninjutsu, genjutsu, and taijutsu."

"The requirements to become a genjutsu ninja are very high, and there aren't many in the entire Konoha. But in front of the Uchiha, there's no threshold at all. This is the Uchiha's talent!"

Itsuki clenched his wrists, his voice gradually rising, his expression full of pride.

The Uchiha clan had many madmen.

But!

This didn't prevent the Uchiha from being a great ninja clan.

They were powerful!

They were emotional!

They often produced ninjas who shook the ninja world.

Sometimes, Itsuki wondered, if the Uchiha really had a Hokage, couldn't they make Konoha stronger?

Could it be worse than what Hiruzen Sarutobi had done?

Look at what Hiruzen Sarutobi had done.

The Sannin left.

White Fang was forced to death!

Hiashi Hyuga was also a skilled Jonin and the head of the Hyuga Branch Family, a person of considerable status.

There were also Minato Namikaze and Kushina Uzumaki. Itsuki suspected that their deaths were related to Hiruzen Sarutobi.

And that wasn't all.

In the original story, Shisui died, and Itachi defected.

The entire Uchiha clan, the largest clan, was wiped out.

Konoha's middle and young generations were almost wiped out.

So many Kage-level ninjas left the world in regrettable ways.

As a result, Hiruzen Sarutobi's throne was secure.

He experienced the joy of having no successor!

The Sarutobi clan gained three thousand Sarutobi troops!

Dare I ask, is there a worse Hokage than him?

Hiruzen Sarutobi once said that Itachi Uchiha had the mind of a Hokage at the age of seven and could consider problems from the Hokage's perspective.

But would he let Itachi Uchiha become Hokage?

Would the Konoha higher-ups?

No!

To put it bluntly, it was just arrogance and prejudice, mixed with countless conflicts of interest.

In the original story, the Uchiha were massacred.

This was the result of a combination of various factors.

The two traitors, Itachi Uchiha and Obito Uchiha, not only personally took action but also exposed the distribution of all Uchiha personnel, including ninjas.

They also destroyed the Uchiha's barrier!

This led to the Uchiha being completely defenseless against the outside world.

The Anbu and Root took action!

And!

The non-resistance of that bastard Fugaku Uchiha!

Perhaps, there was one more point: the Uchiha ninjas didn't expect Itachi Uchiha to do such a crazy thing, and he succeeded in his sneak attack.

So many conditions were indispensable!

Now, Itsuki came to this world and became an Uchiha.

Want to wipe out my clan? Dream on!

The worst outcome would be mutual destruction!

Sacrifice myself for Konoha?

I'll make you eat your own shit before I let that happen.

"The Uchiha's favorite way to use genjutsu is with the Sharingan!"

Itsuki stared at the Root ninjas and said with a grin, "That's just because it's convenient and habitual. It doesn't mean they can't use genjutsu in other ways."

"Like me!"

Itsuki spread his arms and laughed. "I, who have lost my eyes, can use sound to cast genjutsu. How are you going to defend against that?"

"Uchiha Itsuki, you dare to attack us... Ugh!"

A Root ninja was sternly reprimanding him when Itsuki suddenly appeared beside him, his slender fingers gently brushing the ninja's neck.

The ninja's voice abruptly stopped.

His head slid off his neck.

The cut was clean.

After a while, blood spurted out.

Itsuki turned his head again and smiled. "My Shunshin isn't worse than Shisui's, right?"

"To tell you the truth, I'm really strong, really excellent."

"I've reached the Kage level in all aspects."

As he said this, Itsuki kept staring at the attribute panel given to him by the system.

The data on it made him extremely satisfied.

"Kill!"

The Root ninjas roared, throwing shuriken and kunai at Itsuki.

Several other ninjas silently approached Itsuki.

"Fire Style!"

A Root ninja didn't hesitate to use his most proficient Fire Style jutsu, not caring that this was a hospital ward.

"Fire Style!"

Itsuki only made one hand seal and completed the jutsu.

"Great Fireball Technique!"

A giant fireball with a diameter of over twenty meters erupted, colliding with the Root ninja's Fire Style and pushing it back.

"No!"

Facing death, the Root ninja let out a scream and was then devoured by the flames.

The giant fireball rushed out of the ward and crashed into a barrier.

Instantly, the barrier was filled with cracks.

Several muffled groans could be faintly heard in the air.

"Tsk tsk, you're actually afraid? As a Root ninja, you're unqualified!"

Itsuki shook his head with a smile and glanced at the barrier again. "That's right. I was wondering why no one came when we were fighting here."

"Genjutsu plus a barrier, hmm, there must be other reasons blocking others. But it doesn't matter!"

"I feel like you Root guys coming... is pretty good!"

"It feels great to kill you!"

Itsuki grinned.

His smile was bright and full of sunshine.

Without moving his feet, he slightly twisted his body and avoided all the kunai and shuriken.

"Buzz!"

A shadow suddenly stretched out and stuck to Itsuki's shadow.

"Success!"

A Root ninja cried out in delight.

Itsuki was stunned for a moment, then laughed. "Shadow Possession Jutsu, or Shadow Imitation Jutsu. Tsk tsk, the Nara clan, Root truly has a wide range of talents, even including the Ino-Shika-Cho trio."

"Die!"

Itsuki's laughter further enraged the Root ninjas.

He made them feel like he was playing with them!

They roared and attacked again.

The smile on Itsuki's face didn't diminish. His body shook, and the two shadows that were stuck together actually separated.

Just like that, he easily broke the Shadow Possession Jutsu.

"How is that possible?"

The Root ninjas were stunned. They turned to look, and the Nara clan ninja was already kneeling on one knee, gasping for air.

Although he was wearing a mask and his face couldn't be seen, his fear could be felt.

It was as if a small beast had encountered a monster!

A natural enemy!

Unstoppable!

(End of Chapter)

Chapter 20: Blood-Colored Sunlight

"The Nara clan's secret technique is quite good, but it depends on who the opponent is," Itsuki said leisurely. "Little child, no matter how many tools you are given, you can't tie down a giant."

"Just like that monkey Sarutobi Hiruzen, even if you jump up, you won't be as tall as me."

"Whoosh!"

Itsuki disappeared from his spot, narrowly avoiding all the attacks.

It was as precise as if it had been calculated by a machine.

The slight difference even made the Root ninja think that their attacks had hit him.

"I'm here!"

In the next moment, Itsuki appeared behind a ninja, gently blowing in her ear, teasing, "I can sense that you are a beautiful female ninja, but it's a pity..."

"Poof!"

A kunai appeared in Itsuki's hand, which he deftly thrust into the ninja's body, piercing her heart.

"Remember to hate Danzo while you hate me."

The ninja's body stiffened and slowly fell to the ground.

"Damn it! Uchiha Itsuki, you..."

"Poof!"

A ninja had just let out an angry roar when a shuriken pierced his brain.

"What are you yelling for? Do you think you can scare me? The battle between ninjas depends on skill, not your voice, kid."

"You..."

The Root ninjas were trembling.

Strong!

He was simply too strong!

Why was he so strong?

He was even stronger than Shisui of the Body Flicker.

Itsuki stretched, pointing at the Root ninjas with interest, and said, "One, two, three, four, five, there are five left. Tell me, how do you want to die? I'm very merciful and will let you choose your own way to die."

As he spoke, he gently waved his hand.

The head of a ninja who had suddenly appeared beside him was plucked off by him.

It was like a ripe peach, falling from the tree with a gentle touch.

However, the dripping blood reflected him like a demon.

Fear finally appeared in the eyes of the Root ninjas.

The power gap was too great!

They were as vulnerable as babies in front of Uchiha Itsuki.

Just now, they had no idea how Itsuki had removed that ninja's head.

"I was wrong just now. It turns out there were six!" Itsuki chuckled, looking a little embarrassed, like a shy young man, and said, "Now it's right, exactly five!"

The Root ninjas instantly scattered, staring at Itsuki.

Capturing Uchiha Itsuki?

In their dreams!

Killing Uchiha Itsuki and bringing back his head?

Impossible!

The only thing they could think of now was to escape!

How to successfully escape!

"Since you won't choose, then I'll choose for you!"

Itsuki said with a smile, "Five ninjas, using Fire Style, Water Style, Wind Style, Lightning Style, and Earth Style ninjutsu respectively, to kill you, how about that?"

"One for each, fair distribution."

"Barrier, remove the barrier!"

A Root ninja shouted, "We can't beat this monster at all, we must leave immediately."

As for being discovered...

Well!

When Danzo sent them here, he didn't intend to hide.

Just like Itsuki said, the Uchiha, Konoha Military Police Force, Anbu, and Root, these four organizations, any slightly significant action now would be immediately discovered by others.

Everyone's eyes were on them.

What Danzo wanted to do was to seize a time difference.

He wanted to capture Uchiha Itsuki and search his mind for the whereabouts of the Mangekyo Sharingan, to obtain the Mangekyo Sharingan as quickly as possible.

As long as he got two pairs of Mangekyo Sharingan, would he need to care about others?

Don't forget that among those two pairs of Mangekyo Sharingan, there was one with Kotoamatsukami!

Even if the Mangekyo Sharingan theft was not self-directed by the Uchiha clan, once it fell into his hands, Danzo had plenty of ways to make the fake become real.

As for the resistance from others...

Just throw out the clues about the Mangekyo Sharingan.

With the Mangekyo Sharingan in front, the things Danzo had done could only be secondary!

He had to believe in the power of the Mangekyo Sharingan, which no one could resist.

If there was, it could only mean that they didn't know the power of Kotoamatsukami.

The Root ninja's shouting and yelling did not receive a response.

The surroundings were silent.

"Damn it, didn't you hear me?"

The Root ninja shouted again.

Itsuki smiled and slowly formed hand seals.

He was not in a hurry at all.

Even without the barrier, whoever he wanted to kill would die.

The person he wanted to kill, not even the Third Hokage or a gorilla could save them.

The ninja in the shadows gritted his teeth silently.

Shut up!

We are working on removing the barrier.

When the barrier was initially set up, they were worried about being discovered by Uchiha Itsuki, as well as by people outside, so they used a special kind of barrier.

It was a barrier mixed with genjutsu.

It was slow to set up and slow to remove.

And!

The worst part was that they, the ones who set up the barrier, were also inside the barrier.

The ninjas who set up the barrier wanted to cry.

It could be said that no one wanted to remove the barrier more than them.

Help, there's a big devil behind us!

"Alright, let's begin!"

Itsuki grinned.

"Uchiha Itsuki!" a Root ninja shouted, "We are acting under the orders of Lord Danzo..."

"Earth Style: Earth Dragon Jutsu!"

Earth chakra surged out, gathering a large amount of earth and stones, transforming into a dragon with astonishing momentum, roaring as it lunged towards a ninja.

"Save me..."

The ninja had just cried out when he was swallowed by the earth dragon.

"One down!"

Itsuki cheered like a child.

"Die!"

The other ninjas couldn't hold back anymore, shouting angrily as they used various ninjutsu techniques.

Including the ninja from the Nara clan, who used the secret technique again.

Unfortunately!

Itsuki had truly mastered the Body Flicker Technique.

He didn't need Body Replacement Technique or Shadow Clone Jutsu.

Just the Body Flicker Technique!

Like teleportation, he randomly changed positions within the barrier.

The Root ninjas attacked frantically.

One ninjutsu after another was continuously used, but there was no effect.

The moment they stopped was the moment Itsuki attacked.

"Wind Style: Vacuum Sphere!"

Itsuki took a deep breath and expelled wind chakra.

Like a bullet, in the blink of an eye, it turned a ninja into a hornet's nest.

"Two!"

Itsuki held up two fingers as if in victory.

"Go for it!"

The Root ninjas charged forward again, but couldn't even touch the corner of Itsuki's clothes.

"Water Style: Water Severing Wave!"

A water column descended from above, slicing a ninja in half.

"Three!"

"Crack!"

At that moment, crisp sounds suddenly came from the barrier.

Itsuki looked up and said with a smile, "Is the barrier about to be removed? Alright, then let everything end!"

He looked at the remaining two ninjas.

The two ninjas trembled, their expressions filled with terror.

Many people said that the Root ninjas had no emotions.

They were just Danzo's tools.

Itsuki showed everyone with facts that the Root ninjas could also feel fear.

"Lightning Style: Lightning Great Spear!"

A spear formed of lightning shot out, piercing a ninja's chest.

It carried his body, flying backward.

"Boom!"

"Crack!"

The Lightning Great Spear collided with the barrier, tearing apart the already weakening barrier.

Outside the barrier, many people had already gathered.

The scene that greeted their eyes was this...

A ninja wearing a Root mask was pierced and pinned to the ground in front of them by a lightning spear.

Behind him, a young man with bandaged eyes had a gentle smile on his face, giving off a warm feeling in the sunlight.

However!

The surrounding corpses stained the sunlight with a hint of blood.

For a moment, the world stood still.

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