In the Uchiha clan's territory.
As one by one, weapons were thrown to the ground, Uchiha Fugaku secretly let out a sigh of relief. Surrender… surrendering within the clan is better than settling it outside. For now, everything was still a family matter, but what was happening outside was not necessarily so.
He looked towards the direction where the Nine-Tails had disappeared, a trace of worry flashing in his eyes. Although Fugaku didn't know what had happened, he was very clear that Konoha had definitely participated in tonight's actions, and had possibly guided the occurrence of this incident. However, so what? Uchiha Shinji and his followers had foolishly jumped in themselves, and Kyohiko had reminded Shisui and him to win over more people in the clan to their side. It was his own incompetence! If he had had enough ability, or had acted as decisively as Shisui, perhaps none of this would have happened.
At this moment, one by one, people belonging to Fugaku also came to support from a distance. They stabilized some of the restless people within the clan and completely brought the situation under control. The leader was naturally Uchiha Yashiro. Following behind him, some were people loyal to Fugaku in the Police Force, but their numbers were small, only about twenty or so. There were also some who had previously expressed their support for Kagami… The two groups added up to sixty or seventy people. After arriving, they quickly brought everyone under control.
Only then did Fugaku let out a sigh of relief. My people have arrived… even if these people rebel again, I am not afraid. Then, he looked at the clansmen who had chosen to follow Uchiha Yoshinori.
"Regarding today's matter, Uchiha Yoshinori and Uchiha Inabi have been executed. Although you followed blindly, you did not cause substantial damage…"
"However, this is still rebellion."
He closed his eyes, a look of pain on his face.
"I will report to the Hokage-sama and let the village decide what level of punishment to give you!"
"Clan Head!"
At this, even Shisui was a little surprised and found it hard to accept. Let the village solve it? Then wouldn't that…
Fugaku raised his hand.
"Trust the current Hokage-sama. Also, trust your teacher."
Shisui was at a loss for words for a moment. Ryoho Kyohiko… Indeed, with Kyohiko-sensei's attitude, he probably wouldn't kill all the Uchiha. Otherwise, he wouldn't have reminded him to win some people over. It's just, for the clan head to say this publicly here… He looked at the people below, faintly understood, and then nodded without saying anything more.
The people below were completely bewildered. Including Fugaku's supporters and those who supported Shisui and Uchiha Kagami, everyone looked at each other. Teacher? An academy teacher? In this kind of matter, what help can an academy teacher be? They were puzzled.
At this moment, a voice sounded from the roof of a diagonal building above. Then, a person appeared with a body flicker, appearing beside Uchiha Fugaku and Shisui at a speed that even the Sharingan could hardly see—Ryoho Kyohiko!
What terrifying speed. Even the three-tomoe Sharingan… Uchiha Yashiro lowered his head, hiding the shock in his eyes.
Ryoho Kyohiko glanced around and nodded lightly.
"It seems your clan's internal strife has subsided."
Fugaku lowered his head.
"Yes, but everyone was more or less instigated and became their accomplices. Although no substantial losses were caused, but…"
Ryoho Kyohiko didn't mind. Anyway, the ones who were in danger were Uchiha Mikoto and Uchiha Itachi. If Uchiha Fugaku himself could tolerate it, what couldn't he? What's more, these people would definitely be monitored by the Anbu in the future to ensure they had no further rebellious acts. There weren't many overt punishments, but there would be no shortage of covert operations.
He glanced around.
"Since there are no major losses and no external damage has been caused, then let your clan deal with it yourselves. However, those who participated in the rebellion are not allowed to remain in the Police Force."
Huh?
Upon hearing this, everyone looked up—including the moderate faction that supported Fugaku. Not allowed to remain in the Police Force? Then… They looked at Uchiha Fugaku.
Fugaku had expected this long ago. Konoha had probably wanted to take back the authority of the Police Force for a long time. This time Kyohiko had set a trap. Since the Uchiha had stepped into it, they would definitely have to pay a price. It was just a matter of how much.
"But, Shisui, your condition doesn't seem very good. Do you want to go to the hospital first?"
"Sensei."
Shisui took a step forward.
Sensei? Below, everyone's gaze shifted to Shisui and Kyohiko. If they hadn't misheard, Shisui had called Kyohiko 'Sensei'?
Kyohiko's strength and status, if there were still people in the Uchiha who doubted it before, now no one had any thoughts. He could even block the Nine-Tails' Tailed Beast Bomb. Killing them would be as easy as turning his hand. And barring any accidents, with Kyohiko's ability, prestige, and his relationship with the Sannin, it was only a matter of time before he became Hokage. If not the Fifth, then the Sixth. But now, Shisui had actually become his student, and had publicly called him that in this situation… This!
Everyone exchanged a look, all sensing a signal. Konoha's attitude was different from the past! Especially the new generation's Hokage faction, which was completely different from the previous Hiruzen Sarutobi and Shimura Danzo. But specifically, they couldn't say.
Ryoho Kyohiko glanced around, seeing these people's apprehensive and scrutinizing eyes, a faint smile appeared on his face.
"The Uchiha is a prominent clan of Konoha and made significant contributions in the early days of Konoha. The village will not forget this point."
"But, merit is merit, and a fault is a fault."
"Your rebellion is a fact."
"Besides, that group of people outside, after I blocked the Tailed Beast Bomb, still wanted to destroy me and the Nine-Tails together. They are now being held in the Anbu."
Ryoho Kyohiko looked at Uchiha Fugaku.
"Clan Head Fugaku, please come to the meeting room tomorrow. We will discuss how to handle the situation and the aftermath together. Also, can the bodies of Uchiha Tekka and the others be handed over to me? I need to use the traces on their bodies to learn more about Uchiha Obito's situation."
On his way here, he had sent a shadow clone to the place where Obito had fought. As it turned out, that place had been partially cleaned up, leaving only some fragmented traces. Obviously, Fugaku had most likely arrived first.
Uchiha Fugaku bent slightly at the waist, then took out a sealing scroll and handed it to Kyohiko.
"Yes."
He knew very well that Kyohiko was already giving him a lot of face by personally coming into the clan to release various signals, which was in fact a hint—Konoha did not intend to pursue this matter deeply. At least this group of people, they could handle themselves. But those clansmen imprisoned in the Anbu definitely couldn't be saved. Those people had committed a substantial act of betrayal.
"Well then, see you tomorrow. I'll take Shisui for treatment. You don't have to worry."
"Alright."
Fugaku nodded.
The next second, Ryoho Kyohiko disappeared with Uchiha Shisui. Everyone let out a long sigh of relief. They looked at each other, then at the few corpses on the ground, their faces tinged with a bit of relief—if they hadn't been slow to charge, their corpses might have been among them. Unlike now, although their future treatment and situation were still unknown, at least they had kept their lives for now.
Some people looked up at Fugaku, a trace of guilt arising in their hearts. They knew. Fugaku and Shisui had saved them. If not for Fugaku and Shisui's attitude, people like them might have ended up in the Anbu prison just like those outside. With Orochimaru around… was there any possibility of getting out of prison?
"Don't think too much. After you go back, settle down your families. Tell the clansmen not to worry too much. With the Hokage-sama and Kyohiko-kun in Konoha, nothing will happen."
Fugaku said faintly.
Before, he hadn't had much confidence, but now with Kyohiko's arrival, he was full of confidence.
"Yashiro, take them down."
"Understood."
Yashiro knew what Fugaku meant—these people definitely couldn't stay in the village tonight. They had to be taken to the Police Force and be semi-monitored to avoid causing greater unrest.
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At the Konoha Hospital, Shisui underwent a relatively comprehensive examination.
"No problem. On the contrary, you're better than ever."
Hebiame took off the equipment and printed out the report from the computer.
Ryoho Kyohiko glanced at it. Indeed, there was no major problem, but… he thought for a moment, nodded lightly.
"I see. Thank you."
"You're welcome."
Hebiame looked at Shisui beside her, starting to speak, then stopping. However, she hesitated for a moment and did not offer her opinion—Kyohiko should understand, right?
Outside the room.
"Sensei, is there a problem?"
"There is."
Ryoho Kyohiko answered faintly. Then, he handed over the report in his hand.
"See for yourself."
"Yes."
Shisui took it and carefully read the indicators on it. Even if he couldn't understand them, just looking at the data, he was indeed very healthy, and there didn't seem to be any major problems. But… why did Teacher say there was a problem? He hesitated.
"Do you know about the newly arrived Kaguya clan in the village?"
Ryoho Kyohiko didn't answer directly.
Shisui recalled for a moment.
"I remember they have a Kekkei Genkai called Shikotsumyaku, and one of them has a bloodline disease."
Ryoho Kyohiko said.
"That's right, a bloodline disease. According to my research, the root of their bloodline disease is very likely because the Kekkei Genkai is too powerful."
Shisui's eyes widened slightly. Too powerful? Why?
Ryoho Kyohiko continued with his examples.
"Also suffering from a bloodline disease is the Kurama Clan in the village. They used to have a Kekkei Genkai that controlled the five senses, but now it's almost extinct. The reason is also related to the Kekkei Genkai…"
The decline of the Kurama clan was inextricably linked to their Kekkei Genkai. Especially the newborn Kurama Yakumo. Shisui's eye-awakening time might be even earlier than in the original timeline. This was certainly a good thing, but it might also lead to some uncontrollable diseases like the Kurama clan. Perhaps Uchiha Itachi's illness had a similar origin.
"Awakening the Mangekyo too early can certainly make you incomparably powerful, but it may also leave hidden dangers in your body. Especially since you are very good at genjutsu, which shows that your spiritual power itself is very strong."
"Then…"
Shisui was stunned, then his lips pursed slightly.
He understood. The stronger the dōjutsu of the Sharingan, the stronger the spiritual power, and the stronger the dōjutsu might be. This was his talent. So, his genjutsu was often more powerful than others'. But at the same time, once the spiritual power lost its balance, it could lead to some bloodline diseases…
"It's just a possibility. It might not happen to you, but we have to avoid the risks," Ryoho Kyohiko said. The next second, he grabbed Shisui and instantly disappeared.
When they reappeared.
Orochimaru was a little dissatisfied.
"Kyohiko-kun, my place is not your residence. Don't just come over whenever you want."
Mainly because… he was studying the White Zetsu cells. The surrounding area was filled with twisted creatures. Even Kazuma had been driven away by him. As it turned out, Kyohiko had brought a child over.
Ryoho Kyohiko said, taking out the scroll sealing the corpse.
"Sorry, but this is serious business."
Shisui stood on the side, looking at the white, twisted creatures around him. He couldn't help but feel a little nauseous, but considering Kyohiko's attitude, he forced himself to endure it. Of course, the main reason was that Orochimaru's test subjects were not human, but animals like snakes and rats. So although they looked scary, it actually made him change his view of this most insane and mysterious of the Sannin.
The corpse appeared. Orochimaru frowned. Suddenly—he looked at the crazy creatures around him, a look of astonishment on his face.
"Could it be?"
"I think so."
Ryoho Kyohiko nodded.
Orochimaru couldn't help but stick out his tongue, his eyes filled with excitement.
"I see! I get it, I completely get it!"
???
Shisui looked at his teacher and Orochimaru, really wanting to interrupt their confusing conversation—he was the only outsider here. If it's not appropriate, then send me away. Don't be a riddle person!
"That is to say, Madara must have also transplanted Shodai-sama's cells. Otherwise, how could he have lived until now? And, some interesting changes may have occurred in his body, otherwise he would have died long ago!"
Orochimaru was completely energized.
During this time, he had been thinking about how Madara had lived until now. Now, the corpse brought by Kyohiko corroborated a part of his conjecture. Madara transplanted the cells and, through cell fusion, obtained a lifespan and strength similar to that of Senju Hashirama's constitution!
"Kyohiko, you brought him here…"
"Shisui, do you remember what I said just now?"
Ryoho Kyohiko looked at Shisui.
At this time, Shisui also understood. There were wooden splinters on the corpse! This was a trace of a Wood Style ninjutsu. These people were not killed by his teacher, so it couldn't possibly be the First Hokage resurrected. Since that was the case…
"The one who acted wasn't Madara. Could it be Obito?"
Shisui's eyes widened.
Ryoho Kyohiko nodded.
"Mm, Rin is still at the hospital. I got confirmation from her. It was Obito who killed them."
Shisui's breathing became heavy. He understood! He was smart and got it at once. He hadn't understood before only because he had a blind spot in his information. Obito had Wood Style. He must have transplanted the First Hokage's cells that Kyohiko and Orochimaru mentioned and completed a relatively good fusion. Even his various aspects had been greatly improved! The secret… was in this kind of cell!
"We now have a curse mark that can be transplanted relatively safely, but on you, I want to change it a bit…"
"I want to transplant it directly first. If it devours and spreads, then I'll use seals to control it step by step. It's fine if you don't agree. We can observe further. It's best if there are no problems."
Ryoho Kyohiko explained the reason for bringing him here.
Orochimaru's body couldn't stop trembling. He had wanted to do such an experiment for a long time! And if it could succeed, then Konoha would have cracked a part of Madara's secret, and some of the Uchiha could also be enhanced… Now, the opportunity had come!
Shisui hesitated for a moment, then nodded emphatically.
"I trust you, Sensei!"
"Alright, Orochimaru-senpai…"
"Leave it to me!"