Chapter 142: A Bad Move.

"You all go back first, I'll handle things here."

Fugaku hurriedly said to the other Uchiha clan members. He was afraid that if these people continued like this here, they would inevitably suffer.

"But, Patriarch."

A clan member wanted to say something more, but was directly glared back by Fugaku.

"This is an order."

"Yes, Patriarch."

Before leaving, these Uchiha clan members glared at Hatake Satoru with angry eyes. However, for these small trash's angry stares, Hatake Satoru didn't even bother to care. As long as they didn't touch his reverse scales, they could jump around as they pleased.

"You guys should leave first."

Minato waved his hand at the Anbu behind him.

"Yes."

After the several Anbu responded, they immediately disappeared using the Body Flicker Jutsu. Just by this point, it can be seen that Minato's prestige in the village is much higher than Fugaku's prestige in the clan.

At this time, only Namikaze Minato, Uchiha Fugaku, Hatake Satoru, and Hatake Kakashi were left on the scene.

"Hokage-sama, it seems we've all been plotted. Someone doesn't want us to have a good time."

After observing that there were no people spying around, Fugaku spoke.

Indeed, if someone was observing these few people in secret, it would purely be because they thought they had lived too long. After all, all four people standing here were people with kage-level strength.

"Hmm."

Minato nodded seriously.

If only a regular Konohagakure ninja had died before, it could be seen as an act of revenge by some individual members of the Uchiha clan. But now a person from the Uchiha clan has also died, and the people behind the scenes clearly want to deepen the conflict between the village and the Uchiha clan.

So the death of this Uchiha clan member can be said to be the worst flag, a flag that allows them to see the flaws.

"Then I wonder if there is any special suspect in Patriarch Fugaku's mind?"

Minato asked next.

"The leader of the Root, Shimura Danzo."

Without any hesitation, Uchiha Fugaku said this name. Almost all the forces in Konohagakure knew that Danzo had a lot of opinions about the Uchiha clan.

"That's right, I also suspected Elder Danzo before, but the person who killed our ninja with Genjutsu was indeed Sharingan, and Danzo's Root should not have any Uchiha clan members, right?"

"No."

Uchiha Fugaku said very firmly.

Not only did their Uchiha clan members not join the Root, but even the Hyuga clan did not have any members join the Root. The purpose was to protect their own Kekkei Genkai, and anyone who joined the Root would be cursed by Danzo, and they couldn't resist even if they wanted to.

It was for this reason that the Uchiha clan and the Hyuga clan would never send their clan members into the Root. Even if Danzo personally came to ask for people, the clan leaders of the two clans would refuse with a very firm attitude.

"So I suspect that there is not just one group of people behind this incident, perhaps some of your Uchiha clan members are also involved."

Hearing this, Uchiha Fugaku was silent for a moment. Indeed, he also felt that some of his clan members were involved in this matter, but he was not very clear about which group of people it was.

"I will definitely investigate this matter."

Fugaku said again in front of Minato.

"Yes, I will also send people to monitor Danzo. If it really is Danzo who did it, then this time I will definitely not show mercy, even if the Third Hokage intervenes, I will not let him go."

After saying that, Uchiha Fugaku left first.

"Kakashi, I'm giving you a task. Keep an eye on Danzo. Anyone who enters or leaves the Root, anyone Danzo has met, and anywhere Danzo has been, you must tell me everything."

"Yes, teacher."

After responding, Kakashi also left using the Body Flicker Jutsu.

Minato felt more at ease giving this task to Kakashi. Firstly, because Kakashi was one of them, and secondly, because Kakashi had enough strength to protect himself. Even if he was discovered, he would be safe.

"Danzo might be in trouble this time."

After Kakashi left, Satoru spoke again.

"Not necessarily."

Minato shook his head with a serious expression.

"Danzo is such a cunning person, he might find a scapegoat when the time comes. I hope Fugaku can come up with a good result."

"Then if Danzo really conspires with the Uchiha clan, I guess the people over there would be the same."

"Sigh, there really are a lot of pests in Konohagakure."

At this point, Minato's expression was filled with a hint of helplessness.

Every family has a difficult scripture to recite. As the head of the Konohagakure village, Minato was under a lot of pressure at this time. Perhaps only the previous Hokages could have a slight understanding of it.

"Let's take it one step at a time. If it really doesn't work, I will take action to deal with Danzo, without letting anyone know."

Hearing this, Minato smiled.

"Let's forget it. Although I know you have the strength, after you do this, your situation in the village will be very difficult. Besides, Sakumo-senpai wouldn't allow you to do this, right?"

Hatake Satoru sighed. In terms of strength, Hatake Satoru could crush all of them, but in terms of brain power, Hatake Satoru was a bit inferior to them.

Hatake Satoru could kill all of them, but he had his scruples. This scruple was Hatake Sakumo and Hatake Kakashi. If rumors rose again in the village, Hatake Satoru couldn't kill all the people in Konohagakure village. Otherwise, he would really become a great villain who was utterly wicked.

"Let's go back and wait for the results from Fugaku."

The mastermind behind them was already very obvious, it was Danzo. Although they didn't have direct evidence to prove it was Danzo, through Danzo's previous actions, it was almost certain.

Even if it wasn't him in the end, it didn't matter. They could just forcefully put this blame on him. Pot King Danzo had long offended Namikaze Minato to death.

When Fugaku returned to the Uchiha residence, he was immediately surrounded by a group of Uchiha clan members.

"Patriarch how is the Hokage going to handle this?"

"Yes, we must have an explanation. Our people can't die in vain."

"That's right."

The people around Fugaku were talking, making Fugaku's head a bit big.

"Alright, everyone be quiet."

A majestic voice came from Fugaku's mouth. Usually, Fugaku also had a kind face, so some Uchiha clan members didn't respect Fugaku very much.

But when Fugaku got angry, it was very scary.

"Hokage-sama will also do his best to find the murderer. What we need to do is to find out who the murderer is among our clan first. After all, he is the fuse."

(End of Chapter)

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