Uchiha? Humph, you're talking about Asuma and that Uchiha kid getting into a fight on the street today, aren't you?
Danzo snorted coldly. At the same time Anbu reported to Hiruzen Sarutobi, Root also sent the same intelligence to him. That's why he unhurriedly went to the Hokage Office to discuss this matter with Hiruzen Sarutobi.
"It's just a children's squabble, no need to pay too much attention to it. However, what you did regarding Sakumo last time was too much."
Hiruzen Sarutobi exhaled a puff of smoke from his pipe, looking at Danzo with a slightly displeased expression.
Behind the Konoha White Fang incident a while ago, Danzo was manipulating public opinion, causing Konoha White Fang to fall into an unjust situation. But for some reason, Konoha White Fang, who was originally despondent, suddenly had a change of heart.
Within just a few days, the rumours and gossip on the streets disappeared completely. Don't forget, as the Anbu Commander, Konoha White Fang was second only to the Hokage in commanding Anbu. After he rooted out and dealt with a group of Anbu members who had secretly sided with Root, he then, under the guise of official duties, led Anbu to seal off or destroy dozens of Root bases, large and small, within a few days.
"Humph, Hiruzen, don't forget, you are the leaf bathed in sunlight, and I am the Root in the darkness. Konoha White Fang's strength had already threatened the Village's stability. Both Utatane Koharu and Homura Mitokado tacitly approved this matter."
Danzo responded disdainfully to Hiruzen Sarutobi's questioning. How could framing the Anbu Commander be solely his idea? Konoha White Fang's prestige and strength were already enough to contend for the Hokage position.
However, his identity was in an awkward position: not a direct descendant of the Hokage!
Never underestimate the shamelessness of politicians; their shamelessness has no bottom line.
Danzo's actions were supported by Hokage advisors Utatane Koharu and Homura Mitokado, and even Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi maintained a blind eye.
...
"There won't be a next time. Let's talk about the Uchiha matter first."
After a moment of silence, Hiruzen Sarutobi tacitly changed the subject.
Danzo also understood.
"The Uchiha have already threatened Konoha's stability. Didn't the First Hokage establish the Konoha Military Police Force and let the Uchiha handle Konoha's security precisely to better restrain and supervise the Uchiha? I suggest sending more surveillance personnel near the Uchiha Clan Grounds."
Danzo said unhurriedly.
Hiruzen Sarutobi's brows furrowed.
"For now, let's not send more personnel. Let's observe for a while longer. In recent years, the probing from various countries has been increasing. This is not a good sign. War might be coming again. Before that, let's not create new problems."
"Hmm, then I'll head back. You handle this matter as you see fit. Hiruzen, don't forget the lesson of Uchiha Madara."
Danzo tacitly agreed to Hiruzen Sarutobi's approach, then turned and opened the Hokage Office door, walking out.
Hiruzen Sarutobi looked with a complex expression in the direction Danzo had left.
He had a prejudiced understanding of the second Hokage's teachings regarding the Uchiha, Danzo...
Reining in his thoughts, Hiruzen Sarutobi returned his gaze to the crystal ball.
At this moment, the three people on the field had already started fighting. Asuma Sarutobi versus Uchiha Ryufeng. The two were exchanging blows, neither gaining the upper hand for now.
The remaining four, in two-on-two matches, were also fighting fiercely nearby. However, the two young Uchiha on their side were Uchiha Ryufeng's cousins. They had only been in the Ninja School for a couple of days. While they could temporarily contend against Izumo Kamizuki and Kotetsu Hagane, who were two grades above them, they would be at a disadvantage over time.
Uchiha Ryufeng glanced at the two Uchiha youths beside him, his heart sinking. He had been careless; Asuma Sarutobi was waiting for them here.
It was all his fault for being impulsive. If he lost this, Uchiha Ryufeng wouldn't be able to hold his head high in the Uchiha Clan. The Uchiha and the Hokage lineage already didn't see eye to eye; wouldn't losing this disgrace the clan?
"You're fighting me and still have time to care about others? Take care of yourself first."
Asuma Sarutobi saw Uchiha Ryufeng's distraction, seized the opportunity, and, holding Kunai in both hands, closed in, every move aimed at a vital point.
"Damn it!" Uchiha Ryufeng cursed inwardly, only able to deal with the current situation, unable to spare a thought for others.
"Ryufeng-nii-san... be careful."
Uchiha Ryufeng forced Asuma Sarutobi back and turned his head to look.
In an instant, the outcome there had been decided. The two Uchiha youths were knocked to the ground, unable to get up again.
And while Izumo Kamizuki and Kotetsu Hagane were breathing heavily, they weren't seriously injured, just a bit drained of stamina. At this moment, the two of them were rushing towards this side, forming a pincer attack with Asuma Sarutobi.
"Uchiha Ryufeng, surrender. You have no chance of winning."
Asuma Sarutobi's lips were almost reaching his ears as he spoke to Uchiha Ryufeng with a smug expression.
On the high platform of the duelling arena, several men wearing Konoha Military Police Force vests stood, observing the battle below.
"It's a pity. If Hibata and Ibara were two years older, the outcome of this battle would still be unknown."
Uchiha Fugaku said with a hint of regret in his serious expression.
"Indeed, they've done well enough. However, I believe in Ryufeng."
Yusuke Uchiha, standing beside him, looked at his son in the arena, a flicker of worry in his eyes, but it quickly turned into determination.
"There's nothing more to see, let's prepare to leave... Hmm?"
Uchiha Fugaku, shaking his head and already preparing to leave, took one last look at the arena and suddenly noticed something amiss. A pair of Three Tomoe Sharingan appeared in his eyes. He focused on Uchiha Ryufeng in the arena. The others, sensing something was wrong, noticed the clan leader's actions and quickly followed suit, activating their Sharingan. They all looked towards Uchiha Ryufeng.
"This is?"
...
"There are no Uchiha who surrender, only Uchiha who die in battle!"
Uchiha Ryufeng stared intently at the three, his hand gripping the Kunai so tightly that veins popped out.
I must protect...
The clan's honour!
A cold Chakra flowed from various parts of Uchiha Ryufeng's body, circulated once, and then collectively surged to his head, automatically entering his eyes.
Uchiha Ryufeng felt a cool sensation in his eyes. He closed them slightly, and after a few seconds, when he opened them again, his pupils had turned red, with a single tomoe spinning continuously within them.
"Sharingan!"
The Uchiha on the high platform and Ren in the crowd below shouted simultaneously.
"Hahaha, not bad, Yusuke! A Uchiha genius who awakens his Sharingan at seven years old. You have a good son! This was worth it!"
Uchiha Fugaku rarely smiled, patting Yusuke Uchiha's shoulder as he spoke.
"Clan Leader, you flatter him. That kid still has a long way to go."
Yusuke Uchiha also showed a slight smile. After all, a genius who awakens his Sharingan at seven years old was his son. Whether there would be others in the future, he didn't know, but it was certainly unprecedented. With such talent, his future was promising.
"Come on! Let me show you the true power of the Uchiha!"
Uchiha Ryufeng looked at the three, gripping his Kunai, his Sharingan's cold gaze sweeping over them, then settling on Asuma Sarutobi.
Today, he would protect the honour of the Uchiha Clan!