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Hokage Building.
Hokage Office.
Uchiha Yuzuru looked around the spacious and bright room with curiosity.
Since his Transmigration, it was his first time here.
After observing for a while, Uchiha Yuzuru, who never wasted energy on internal conflict, looked at Hiruzen Sarutobi, who was still engrossed in his documents, and directly said, "Third Hokage, what do you need me for?"
"Third Hokage?"
"Hey!"
What an impolite brat!
Hiruzen Sarutobi grumbled inwardly.
Normally, anyone he summoned would stand respectfully, waiting quietly for him to finish his work.
But this brat almost ran up to him and slammed the table.
As expected of the evil Uchiha, their personalities are truly awful.
However, despite his intense internal complaints, Hiruzen Sarutobi maintained a kind and friendly smile on his face.
"Ah, Yuzuru, I'm getting old, and my ears aren't what they used to be."
"Third Hokage, hearing loss is a sickness, you should get it treated."
"Cough, cough, cough..." Hiruzen Sarutobi choked on his water a few times, then put down his cup and picked up his pipe.
But before he could light it, Uchiha Yuzuru frowned, "Third Hokage, I don't like the smell of smoke."
You bastard!
Hiruzen Sarutobi swore he really wanted to summon Enma directly and show this brat why he was respectfully called the "Professor"!
But to maintain his image, Hiruzen Sarutobi put down his pipe and said with a forced smile, "Yuzuru, I heard you rescued Kushina from the Cloud Ninja, didn't you?"
"We truly owe you, otherwise the consequences would have been unimaginable."
"Is that so? Is Kushina that important?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded and said in a deep voice, "Yuzuru, there are some things I must tell you now."
"Kushina is actually the chosen Nine-Tailed Jinchuriki for the Village's future; only her special Physique can fully control the Nine-Tailed."
"If we lose Kushina, the Village will be in trouble later."
"So that's how it is."
Uchiha Yuzuru suddenly smiled, like the sun appearing after a rainy day, brightening the entire office.
Although he didn't know why Hiruzen Sarutobi suddenly told him about Uzumaki Kushina, it didn't stop him from trying to gain some benefits first.
So, just as Hiruzen Sarutobi was about to speak again, Uchiha Yuzuru preempted him, "Third Hokage, since I've made such a great contribution to the Village, aren't you going to reward me with something?"
I'll endure!
Hiruzen Sarutobi took a deep breath, trying to calm himself.
He looked at Uchiha Yuzuru and asked, "You've made a contribution to the Village, a reward is only right..."
"I heard there are many powerful forbidden jutsu in the Scroll of Seals, so reward me with that."
Interrupted again, Hiruzen Sarutobi glared at Uchiha Yuzuru.
This guy, he's definitely doing this on purpose!
The Scroll of Seals?
Why don't you just fly to the heavens!
Is that something an Uchiha like you can even touch?
However, he had just praised Uchiha Yuzuru's achievements, so directly denying him now wouldn't work.
After some thought, Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes lit up, "Yuzuru, many of the jutsu in the Scroll of Seals are incomplete, and rashly Cultivating them can endanger a Ninja's life."
"But there is one forbidden jutsu that might be suitable."
"What forbidden jutsu?"
"Multiple Shadow Clone Jutsu."
Hiruzen Sarutobi said with a smile.
Compared to the other forbidden jutsu in the Scroll of Seals, Multiple Shadow Clone Jutsu wasn't overly abnormal.
And if this jutsu isn't used properly, one can literally kill oneself with it.
So, it was perfect as a reward for this impolite Uchiha brat.
"Alright, I'll have someone copy this jutsu down and give it to you later. For now, let's talk about the Cloud Ninja kidnapping incident."
Without giving Uchiha Yuzuru a chance to refuse, Hiruzen Sarutobi directly settled the matter, and a scrutinizing look appeared in his eyes as he looked at Uchiha Yuzuru.
"Yuzuru, according to my investigation, it shouldn't have been your night to be on duty, but Uchiha Rika's, right?"
"We swapped shifts." Uchiha Yuzuru shrugged, "Because Captain Rika wasn't feeling well."
"Is that so?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi mused, not saying much more, and then asked, "Then how did you leave Konoha? Why didn't the Barrier Team sense your movements?"
He had thoroughly investigated, and the barrier had shown no problems that night; not even a fly leaving the Village could have escaped the Barrier Team's senses.
How did Uchiha Yuzuru manage to leave the Village without anyone knowing?
Uchiha Yuzuru said calmly, "Third Hokage, you should ask the Barrier Team that question. I merely followed the traces left by those Cloud Ninja, nothing more."
"Then, during your pursuit of the Cloud Ninja, did you encounter any Anbu?"
"No."
"Really not?"
Feeling the oppressive aura gradually rising from Hiruzen Sarutobi, Uchiha Yuzuru said coldly, "Third Hokage, Kushina has already been rescued, and the Cloud Ninja's bodies have been brought back to the Village. What exactly do you want to know?"
"Is there some hidden agenda here?"
How perceptive.
Hiruzen Sarutobi hadn't expected Uchiha Yuzuru to connect the dots so quickly after just a few extra questions.
Continuing to ask would likely not yield any useful information and might even make the other party realize something.
No, perhaps Uchiha Yuzuru had already sensed something.
Voluntarily swapping shifts with others, freely entering and exiting the Village without being detected, rescuing Kushina first, the three missing Anbu... Although there was no concrete evidence to prove Uchiha Yuzuru orchestrated these events, Hiruzen Sarutobi was accustomed to preparing for the worst-case scenario.
Recalling all the information he had reviewed about Uchiha Yuzuru, Hiruzen Sarutobi's conviction grew stronger.
Uchiha Yuzuru is absolutely not to be underestimated; he must be marked as a key target for future observation!
After some thought, Hiruzen Sarutobi stopped dwelling on what had already happened and said, "Yuzuru, since you already know about Kushina, there's something I hope you can understand."
"The Uchiha Clan's Sharingan can influence Tailed Beasts, so for the greater good, you can no longer have contact with Kushina."
"To be precise, it applies to any Uchiha."
"Of course, this isn't directed at you; everything is for the Village."
Hearing Hiruzen Sarutobi's intentions, Uchiha Yuzuru suppressed his laughter.
Just as I expected, just as I expected. No, I can't laugh yet, I must hold it in!
Hiruzen Sarutobi's decision was the best assist for his plan.
Uchiha Yuzuru was certain that once this news spread, both Uzumaki Kushina and the members of the Uchiha Clan would harbor strong resentment.
The conflict between the two sides would deepen further, and even if he decided to leave Konoha, it would naturally receive the support of the vast majority of people.
"Yuzuru, you may leave now. I'll have someone send the Multiple Shadow Clone Jutsu scroll to you later."
After Uchiha Yuzuru left, Hiruzen Sarutobi tapped on his desk.
A man with long silver hair and deep-set eyes appeared in a flash in the Hokage Office.
"Sakumo, starting today, you are responsible for monitoring every move of the Uchiha Clan through the Anbu."
"Especially Uchiha Yuzuru. If you find anything unusual about him, I authorize you to act first and report later."
Today's conversation made Hiruzen Sarutobi very certain that Uchiha Yuzuru was definitely not someone he could control.
If that were the case, the other party's talent would become a threat.
He would never show mercy to such a person.
Upon hearing this, Sakumo Hatake hesitated, "Hokage-sama, won't this cause discontent and resistance from the Uchiha Clan?"
"Just follow orders."
"Yes."
After Sakumo Hatake left, Hiruzen Sarutobi walked to the window with his hands behind his back, a cold smile on his face.
Now that the Village's power was completely in his hands, what waves could even the Uchiha Clan stir up?
At most, they would just complain a bit, right?
It would be insignificant.