Sakura immediately thought of Tenten. In the original story, she was known as the "rich girl," and her fighting style had even earned her the nickname "Second Konan." During battles, while others consumed chakra, she spent money like water. Ordinary ninjas used Explosive Tags sparingly, but she threw them around like they were free. Her level of extravagance could bring Kakuzu to tears.
Things were going well for Sakura here, but back in Konoha, someone was clearly unhappy.
Inside the dark Root headquarters, Danzo sat silently on his chair, his body hidden in shadows. The entire base gave off a gloomy, lifeless vibe, as if all who lived there had no spirit left.
"What exactly has been going on with the Uchiha clan lately?" Danzo's voice broke the silence, filled with anger. As someone determined to inherit the Second Hokage's will and completely eliminate the Uchiha clan, Danzo had watched joyfully as his schemes drove a wedge between the Uchiha and Konoha. He had quite the appetite lately, eating far more than usual. But recently, the Uchiha suddenly changed their behavior unpredictably, as if struck by madness. This frustrated him deeply—he couldn't help but feel desperate to wipe out the Uchiha once and for all.
"Reporting to you, Elder Danzo," spoke one of Root's agents, his tone expressionless. Behind his mask, only cold, lifeless eyes could be seen. "From our inside source within the Uchiha clan, we learned that several days ago, Fugaku Uchiha secretly gathered those loyal to the clan head for a private meeting. The next day, the Uchiha clan began acting this way. Unfortunately, we don't have anyone on the inside among the clan head's loyalists, so the exact details are still unknown."
"Hurry up and investigate everything thoroughly. We must never underestimate the evil Uchiha clan!" Danzo struck his cane impatiently against the floor. Thinking about how the village's attitude toward the Uchiha had recently shifted, his impatience flared even more.
"Yes, Elder Danzo!" The reporting agent continued, "There is one detail—something that might be related to this change in the Uchiha clan."
"Hmm? Speak!" Danzo perked up. He needed to find the cause immediately and deal with it decisively. He couldn't afford to let the Uchiha continue unchecked.
"The night before Fugaku Uchiha held this family meeting, the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki and a little girl were seen arriving at the Uchiha district together with Sasuke Uchiha. According to intelligence, this girl frequently visits the Third Hokage's office recently. Additionally, when the Hyuga clan's heir was abducted, it was this same girl who intercepted Cloud Village ninjas. Moreover, after she and the Third Hokage visited the Hyuga clan, the Hyuga leadership changed its stance and began supporting the Third Hokage's firm response to Cloud Village provocations!"
"That girl... I believe her name is Sakura Haruno, right?"
After hearing the report, Danzō also recalled that he first heard Sakura's name around the time of the incident when the Aburame clan had abducted the Hyūga clan leader's eldest daughter in Cloud Village. Back then, he briefly took notice of Sakura due to her unique Kekkei Genkai. Later, seeing that Sakura spent all day hanging around the kitchen and with matters regarding Cloud Village keeping him occupied, Danzō stopped paying attention to her. Unexpectedly, the affair involving the Uchiha clan was connected to her.
"Where is she now?" Danzō asked, a flash of killing intent flickering across his eyes.
"According to intelligence reports, she has left the village along with Kakashi Hatake, Might Guy, and Shisui Uchiha. Their destination is the Border between the Land of Fire and the Land of Lightning."
"Send more people immediately; set off and kill her!"
Danzō's expression turned icy cold. Although he still hadn't confirmed whether Sakura was truly involved, his long-standing principle remained: better to mistakenly kill a thousand than let even one slip away.
"Don't get overly entangled with Kakashi Hatake and the others during combat. Your primary objective must be eliminating Haruno Sakura first. Additionally, if there's an opportunity, bring back Shisui Uchiha's eyes and Kakashi's left eye!"
Greed filled Danzō's eyes. The Sharingan—he had been lusting after it for a very long time, especially Shisui Uchiha's.
Chapter 37: Ambush on the Road [First Update]
These past few days, villagers in Konoha felt like they were seeing things. That conceited, prideful Uchiha clan had actually started smiling warmly at people!
Konoha's bustling streets, filled with pedestrians and vendors, inevitably featured the presence of Konoha's police department. In the past, the entire police force consisted of Uchiha clan ninja. Their distinctive uniforms made them easily recognizable among crowds, and their perpetually cold, emotionless expressions gave them an aloof air, as if they owed someone money—completely out of sync with the surrounding populace.
But lately, nearly all vendors and pedestrians noticed changes within the Uchiha clan. Uchiha ninja patrolling the streets now wore standard Konoha ninja vests. They no longer maintained their trademark stoic, emotionless expressions during patrols; instead, they showed softer facial expressions, even smiling occasionally.
The Uchiha were always known for their good looks, but their previous arrogance made them seem intimidating. Now suddenly much gentler, many young female admirers gathered around them, and some Uchiha members even received bouquets from admirers during patrols.
Initially, Uchiha clan members were confused and somewhat dissatisfied by Fugaku Uchiha's order to change their conduct. But once they sensed people no longer watching them with hostile gazes—when even passersby smiled and greeted them enthusiastically—their inner resentment quickly vanished.
Humans have always been social creatures out of necessity in the past. People had already grown used to a negative view of the Uchiha clan due to Danzo and his faction's deliberate smear campaign. The Uchiha, known for their slightly defensive pride and tendency to remain aloof, considered such slander beneath their dignity to even acknowledge or explain. As time passed, relations between both sides worsened further.
Nowadays, though, the Uchiha have taken the first step toward change, leaving Konoha villagers both surprised and delighted. People tend to judge based on appearances, and the Uchiha are exceptionally handsome men and beautiful women who've now also become gentle in temperament. In just two or three days, the Uchiha clan's reputation in Konoha has turned around dramatically.
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