Inside a building near the Uchiha Clan compound in Konoha Village, the Konoha elders stood.
Suddenly, a dark figure flashed into existence.
An ANBU Ninja knelt on one knee: "Hokage-sama! Something terrible has happened, a large number of bodies have been found in the Uchiha Clan compound!"
"What?! How could this be?" Hiruzen Sarutobi's face was filled with shock.
A hint of disdain flashed in Danzo Shimura's eyes, and he thought to himself, "He's really good at faking it!"
However, Danzo was in high spirits; he immediately raised his cane and pointed towards the Uchiha Clan compound: "Root Ninja, enter the Uchiha Clan compound immediately to investigate and apprehend the culprit!"
With that, Danzo rushed out.
Hiruzen Sarutobi, on the other hand, waved his hand: "Activate the emergency plan, notify the Anbu to seal all entrances and exits of Konoha!"
"Yes!"
The ANBU Ninja respectfully acknowledged the order, then his figure flashed and disappeared from the spot.
Only Hiruzen Sarutobi was left in the hall; he looked out the window alone, a subtle curve forming at the corner of his mouth.
He took a deep puff of his expensive old pipe, feeling that today's smoke was exceptionally fragrant and good for his lungs.
As the head of Konoha, he was well aware of the Village's situation, but often it depended on whether he *wanted* to know; some things could be left unknown... In Hiruzen Sarutobi's mind, both the Senju Clan and the Uchiha Clan disappearing was a good thing for everyone!
The Village no longer had to constantly fear and suspect a clan that was inherently evil.
Although the villagers would suspect the Uchiha, it was the public opinion they manipulated that led to it... A gentle breeze blew, and an extra figure appeared behind Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen at some unknown point.
Hiruzen Sarutobi's figure remained perfectly still, as steady as an old dog, only the corner of his eye subtly noticing the person behind him.
With his back to the newcomer, Hiruzen Sarutobi's voice choked as he spoke: "Why did this happen? Fugaku and I have been working so hard for so long... Itachi! Don't worry, everyone else has been sent away!"
"You've worked hard, and caused Third Hokage-sama much trouble," Itachi nodded, his low voice sounding.
"In any case, this way, Konoha has finally avoided civil war, and the peace of the Village has been preserved!"
Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed deeply: "I am very regretful and sorry; it's my fault for not finding a better alternative."
Itachi's eyes were melancholic: "I apologize, Hokage-sama, we did not heed your advice."
Hiruzen Sarutobi shook his head: "I am the one who should apologize; it was Fugaku and my incompetence that forced you to bear all of this!"
Saying that, Hiruzen Sarutobi slowly turned around, looking at Itachi with pity: "Are you mentally prepared? From now on, Konoha will list you as a rogue Ninja; you will become the murderer of your entire clan, and in the future, you will be hunted by all of Konoha... No! By the entire Ninja World..."
Itachi's expression remained melancholic: "That is natural."
Hiruzen Sarutobi's voice was sorrowful: "What are your plans for the days ahead?"
Itachi adjusted the headband on his forehead and said with determined eyes: "I will continue to do what a Konoha Ninja should do. Even as a wanted criminal, I will silently protect Konoha!"
Hiruzen Sarutobi feigned shock: "Itachi... you... you are truly too outstanding! In you, I feel as if I see the shadow of my senior, Uchiha Kagami."
As he spoke, he shed old tears: "Even his descendant, Uchiha Shisui, was so outstanding..."
"Yes! Shisui was my best friend; I will inherit his will."
"But... Itachi... how exactly do you plan to do it?"
Itachi said softly: "For this operation, I enlisted the help of someone; his strength is immense! I will remain in his organization to monitor him, to ensure he doesn't do anything that could harm Konoha!"
"It's just... to protect my younger brother, Uchiha Sasuke, Hokage-sama, can you give me a promise?!"
Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded solemnly: "Of course. I promise you that I will do my utmost to protect Sasuke's life and ensure his healthy growth!"
"However... Sasuke's hatred for you, I am powerless to change."
Itachi's eyes were melancholic: "I have long since made my resolve to bear all the infamy, and Sasuke's share is naturally included!"
Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed: "Go. Konoha's barriers and defense outposts will not undergo major changes; you can often return to see Sasuke."
He couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief internally. To be honest, no matter what, he would find a way to keep Sasuke in Konoha!
If he didn't have Sasuke under his control, Hiruzen Sarutobi would not feel at ease letting Itachi leave.
Itachi slowly turned and walked out. "I am very sorry; the Uchiha Clan members could not understand Hokage-sama's painstaking efforts."
Hiruzen Sarutobi watched Itachi's departing back and took a deep puff of his old pipe.
After tonight, the Uchiha Clan's name and glory, which had resonated throughout the Ninja World for hundreds of years, finally drew to a close, buried by the very Village he had personally established.
From this point on, all the Uchiha Clan's contributions and achievements to Konoha became meaningless.
However, for Hiruzen Sarutobi, who had lived for nearly 70 years, this was nothing to be surprised about.
How many prominent clans in the Ninja World had withered away? Even the once all-powerful Senju Clan was destroyed under the machinations of himself, Danzo Shimura, and others!
What's more, a mere Uchiha?
Thinking of his own Sarutobi Clan's three thousand Ninja now, Hiruzen Sarutobi's mouth unconsciously curved upwards... The night was deep, and most households in Konoha Village had already extinguished their lights and gone to sleep, leaving only a few solitary points of light.
No one knew, and no one cared, if anything had happened tonight.
In the silent night sky, the Uchiha Clan compound, however, became lively.
Konoha's Root Ninja were the first to rush into the compound; they had received Lord Danzō's death order.
The Root Ninja meticulously examined every single corpse, regardless of gender, age, height, or build!
They gouged out the eyes of every recorded Sharingan user and placed them into pre-prepared petri dishes.
According to Danzo, this was the Uchiha's greatest legacy to Konoha, their final value to Konoha... For the sake of Konoha, it must be properly received!
Danzo Shimura stood in the central street of the Uchiha Clan compound, personally overseeing all of this, his heart throbbing with excitement.
How many precious Sharingan were these?
With them, his right arm would have enough ammunition!
Coupled with Shisui's Mangekyo Sharingan, who in the Ninja World would be his opponent then?
Even the Monkey might not be able to defeat him; by then... wouldn't the Hokage's throne be his for the taking?
Looking at the ground covered in Uchiha blood and corpses, Danzo Shimura felt an indescribable exhilaration.
The Uchiha Clan had finally been eliminated by his hand; the Uchiha's influence and threat had finally completely vanished!
Danzo Shimura couldn't help but gaze up at the starry sky at a 45-degree angle, a joyful and intoxicated expression on his face: "Teacher Tobirama, do you see? Your student has done it! I have not failed your expectations; I am the man most suited to be Hokage!"
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