Chapter 49 Conspiracy and Preparation
The two advisors, having been rebuffed by Hiruzen Sarutobi, didn't disperse after leaving the Hokage's office. Instead, they went together to a secret room in the Mitokado residence to discuss the matter.
"Homura, Hiruzen is still too indecisive. Even if he's training a Jinchuriki normally, he shouldn't let anyone with ulterior motives get close to him," Koharu Utatane couldn't help but say.
"Yes, it's clear from the last mission that Kakashi has already made contact with that inherently evil Uchiha brat and is no longer trustworthy," Homura Mitokado said seriously. "If Kakashi takes the Jinchuriki and joins the Uchiha side, then all of Master's plans over the years will be ruined."
"That's right. Jinchuriki can only be controlled by our side," Koharu Utatane nodded. "Let's do it the same way we did back then. Although Danzo was the one who acted, it's not difficult for us to replicate those methods."
"Use the same methods we used against White Fang? Wouldn't that be a bit too much?" Homura Mitokado frowned.
"Hmph, who told Kakashi to covet things they shouldn't have, just like his father?" Koharu Utatane said coldly. "What, are you becoming indecisive like Hiruzen as you get older?"
"Won't doing this affect the peace of the village..." Homura Mitokado pondered.
"We're doing this for the peace of the village! Only by completely crushing the Uchiha's ambitions can the village truly have peace!" Koharu Utatane said.
"I understand," Homura Mitokado nodded. "Then let's do as you say. I'll inform the clan to follow your orders."
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While the two advisors were plotting, Uchiha Touhuan, who had already finished work, was practicing Sage Mode in his courtyard.
Having memorized the perfect Sage Chakra ratio, Uchiha Touhuan meditated for a while under the cover of night. Once his Sage Chakra was fully charged, he suddenly opened his eyes, vertical pupils appearing in his pupils, and purple eyeshadow appearing at the corners of his eyes. Uchiha Touhuan
clenched his fist, feeling the abundant power within him, and thought to himself, "The power in this state is indeed much stronger than before. However, I still need to practice the speed at which I refine Sage Chakra; otherwise, it will be difficult to use in battle."
Uchiha Touhuan closed his eyes again, relaxed his mind, felt the rhythm of the natural energy between heaven and earth, and began to circulate the secret technique of Ryuchi Cave.
On his first attempt, Uchiha Touhuan's perception range was already able to cover the entire Uchiha clan territory. Before long, he discovered that fluctuations of Lightning Release were emanating from the backyard of the Uchiha Fugaku clan, not far from his own home. Upon closer inspection, a smile appeared on Uchiha Touhuan's lips.
Sasuke was practicing the technique Uchiha Touhuan had taught him the other day. It has to be said, Sasuke's talent in Lightning Release is truly astonishing. Only about a week had passed since he was taught this technique, and Sasuke could already compress the lightning balls he created to a certain degree and make them circle his body twice.
However, the kid still needs to improve the stability of his ninjutsu. Within just a few minutes, he had already been blasted to pieces twice by the lightning balls he created.
After watching for a while, Uchiha Touhuan also planned to close his sensory range. After all, it wouldn't be polite to see something so late at night.
However, before closing his sensory range, Uchiha Touhuan suddenly sensed a figure moving at high speed within the clan grounds, heading towards his home.
"That chakra fluctuation? Kakashi?" Uchiha Touhuan raised an eyebrow. Kakashi coming to find him at this time?
In no time, Kakashi appeared in Uchiha Touhuan's courtyard. Upon entering, Kakashi immediately saw Uchiha Touhuan meditating under the eaves.
At that moment, the aura Uchiha Touhuan exuded made Kakashi secretly alarmed. If the Uchiha Touhuan he had witnessed in battle before was like a burst of lightning, then this Uchiha Touhuan was like a dark cloud before a storm—seemingly calm, yet containing immense power.
"What's this?" Kakashi asked.
"Sage Mode." Uchiha Touhuan smiled slightly at Kakashi, who had already removed his mask, and didn't bother to hide it, saying frankly, "Consider it a trophy from killing Orochimaru last time."
"Sage Mode?" Kakashi thought to himself. As a student of the Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze, he wasn't entirely unfamiliar with this form. The Fourth Hokage had been able to enter this mode before his death, but due to a lack of practice time, he couldn't activate it at will during battle.
[If my teacher had used this form that night, the outcome might have been different.] Kakashi couldn't help but think, sensing Uchiha Touhuan's power at this moment.
"What brings you here so late?" Uchiha Touhuan asked.
"I do have something to ask you." Kakashi replied after regaining his composure.
"Want a pot of wine? Let's talk while we play?" Uchiha Touhuan smiled and looked at the target fifty paces away.
"Okay." Kakashi nodded.
At Uchiha Touhuan's command, the butler quickly brought the two longbows and two quivers of arrows.
Uchiha Touhuan warmed up by drawing the bowstring, picked up an arrow, and nocked it.
With a whoosh, the arrow struck the bullseye fifty paces away.
After shooting the arrow, Uchiha Touhuan turned to Kakashi: "You must have practiced since that day, right?"
Kakashi nodded, said nothing more, nocked an arrow, and released it. With a muffled thud, the arrow landed steadily next to the one Uchiha Touhuan had just shot.
"Hehe, looks like you've practiced diligently," Uchiha Touhuan chuckled. "Did you come to see me because of Naruto? Zaito already told me about today's events."
"That's right," Kakashi nodded. "I wanted to ask you to have the Security Department look after Naruto, at least a little."
"That's no problem. The Uchiha also have great respect for the Fourth Hokage. However, as you know, that kid's identity is a bit sensitive. If the Security Department makes contact rashly, some people might get restless."
After hearing Uchiha Touhuan's words, Kakashi fell silent.
The two shot arrow after arrow, and soon the centers of several targets in the courtyard were filled with arrows.
Finally, Uchiha Touhuan shot the last arrow, then put down his longbow and said, "I'll give the order regarding what you mentioned after I go to work tomorrow. The village might not be too peaceful lately."
After speaking, Uchiha Touhuan looked at Kakashi, who had removed his mask, and smiled: "However, it seems you're already prepared."
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