Just as Shiyu Uchiha was feeling frustrated and driven to a headache by the three individuals led by Hiruzen Sarutobi, suddenly, a piece of uplifting news flooded into his heart like warm sunshine in spring, instantly lifting all gloom and putting him in an unexpectedly cheerful mood.
It turned out his meticulously planned scheme to frame Danzo had succeeded—better than expected.
The story went back to before he returned to the village, just as he was preparing for the intense battle against the Iwa-nin. Shiyu Uchiha had deliberately arranged for one of his subordinates to draft a letter addressed to the Raikage. To avoid unnecessary trouble for himself, he had even filed a report to inform Hiruzen and others of the situation.
This letter vividly detailed the demise of the Third Raikage, portraying the man's courageous and tragic final moments while ruthlessly exposing Onoki's treacherous and despicable deeds.
The obvious purpose behind this action was naturally to incite conflict between the Land of Earth, and the Land of Lightning.
This would force Kumogakure and Iwagakure into mutual combat, significantly easing the immense pressure Konoha was facing on both these fronts. It was an open and transparent strategy, or what the Chinese would call "Yang Mou" (an open but strategic move)—thus, no secrecy was required.
The subordinate who had written the letter on his behalf was none other than Suzuki Mayuki, an ordinary-looking Medical Ninja. Although she appeared to be just a quiet, unremarkable medic in daily life, after Shiyu Uchiha's thorough investigation, he was surprised to discover that she was possibly a spy planted by Hiruzen Sarutobi.
However, rather than feeling surprised, Shiyu Uchiha saw an opportunity. He decided to cleverly use this spy to his advantage. Therefore, with the immense power of his Sharingan, he secretly placed Suzuki Mayuki under deep hypnosis—not only to uncover secrets but also to plant hidden influences.
And so, Shiyu Uchiha had been lying in wait. When the moment was right, he used the extraordinary power of his Sharingan to cast hypnosis on her and conducted a meticulous probe.
As time passed, his dōkuriki (pupillary power) slowly delved into the deepest recesses of her mind, finally uncovering a shocking secret: she bore yet another unknown identity—as a spy sent by Kumogakure. To his dismay, at most, he had expected her to be connected with the Root division.
This unexpected revelation stunned Shiyu Uchiha, and inwardly, he cursed Hiruzen for being so foolish. Yet despite his complaints, he quickly calmed down and began strategizing how to benefit from this situation.
Eventually, he skillfully employed his genjutsu techniques to subtly plant hidden suggestions within her consciousness—suggestions that seemed insignificant at first glance but were, in fact, full of hidden intrigue, serving as preparations for unforeseen future circumstances.
Meanwhile, to prevent Hiruzen Sarutobi from growing suspicious again and sending people to investigate, Shiyu Uchiha carefully erased all traces, ensuring his actions remained undetected. Carelessness could undo everything and land him in deep trouble. Every step from now on had to be handled with utmost care.
Fortunately, the series of precautions Shiyu Uchiha had taken beforehand did not go to waste. At this moment, an unexpected shift in the situation occurred, and the hidden contingency plan he had previously set in motion proved to be perfectly timed.
He brazenly used this Cloud-nin spy to successfully send a copy of the crucial intelligence through the spy's secret channel, delivering it unimpeded straight into the hands of the Fourth Raikage in Kumogakure.
Originally, the document should have followed the normal procedure—first passing through Hiruzen Sarutobi, then being transferred to Danzo Shimura, before finally reaching the Fourth Raikage through a lengthy process.
However, after the original document first fell into the hands of Hiruzen Sarutobi, he took a quick look, paused to think, and decided it did not align with his own interests. So he subtly altered it, cleverly implying the credit was his as a gesture of goodwill toward the Fourth Raikage, naturally including a smear against Shiyu Uchiha as routine.
Yet when it arrived at Danzo Shimura's desk, this deep and cunning figure believed Hiruzen's modifications were too mild. Without hesitation, Danzo revised it further, and this time, the letter was utterly twisted.
Though their actions differed, both men shared a surprisingly consistent goal—to do everything possible to implicate Shiyu Uchiha in this grand conspiracy. This would plant a seed of hatred between the Uchiha Clan and the Cloud-nin.
Eventually, when these two altered versions of the letter merged together, combined with the intelligence already in the Cloud's possession and Danzo Shimura's multiple spies embedded inside the Cloud forces to gain battlefield advantages, this complex web of factors intertwined in an unexpected way, producing an ironic outcome: Danzo Shimura himself got dragged in, unfairly shouldering the blame and finding it difficult to clear his name.
The final outcome was jaw-dropping. Rumors spread that it was Danzo Shimura who, seeking revenge for his blinding injury and severed arm, deliberately uncovered and leaked the Third Raikage's top-secret intelligence, ultimately resulting in the tragic death of the Third Raikage.
As for how Shiyu Uchiha could accurately predict that the Cloud would certainly retaliate against Danzo Shimura? The reason was simple: the newly-installed Fourth Raikage desperately needed a war to divert internal conflicts within Kumogakure.
Compared to the stubborn and formidable Iwa-nin, the Cloud forces were currently wary of Onoki and his Iwa-nin, worried about falling into another ambush.
In contrast, Danzo Shimura's side seemed far easier to handle. After all, in their prolonged confrontations with Danzo, the Cloud had consistently held the upper hand. Moreover, Konoha's growing weakness in this 1v4 battle made it an obvious soft target.
The Third Raikage's sacrifice was a resolute choice made to cover his comrades' retreat. In sacrificing his life to uphold the dignity of the Cloud Village and protect the Cloud-nin, he earned their deepest respect. Because of this, the Third Raikage's death became the deepest and most enduring grudge buried in the hearts of the Cloud-nin.
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