Chapter 219: Kotoamatsukami

Police Department.

In the office, Uchiha Yoru is still holding the scroll sent by the Root Division, his face clearly showing a hint of chill.

"Kakashi, what do you want to do!"

The three confidants who appeared in the office were Uchiha Shisui, Hatake Kakashi, and Hyuga Hizashi.

However, at the moment, Shisui is angrily questioning Kakashi, while Kakashi remains silent.

Only Hyuga Hizashi is the calmest, saying in a deep voice, "Lord Yoru, the Hokage sending the Root Division to re-raise the suspicion of the Nine-Tails incident is clearly a warning."

Uchiha Yoru is well aware of this. He didn't expect the Hokage to react so quickly and strike back directly at the core issue.

"The Uchiha clan bears the suspicion of the Nine-Tails incident and the death of the Fourth Hokage, so once this is considered a warning! Tell the Uchiha not to fantasize about anything before clearing their name."

Uchiha Yoru coldly scoffs and looks at Kakashi, "Kakashi, I want to know your thoughts."

Hatake Kakashi nods calmly and says seriously, "Yoru, to overthrow the corrupt upper echelons, our power is still insufficient. Do you really think Jiraiya or Tsunade will not continue the old ways of the current upper echelons?"

"Whether it's Jiraiya or Tsunade as the Fifth Hokage, there won't be any turmoil for at least a decade or two. But will they ignore the Uchiha clan's current enormous power?"

Kakashi's words also calm Shisui. Indeed, all these would bring turmoil to the village.

To overthrow the corrupt upper echelons, they are prepared for sacrifices and turmoil, but in terms of overall strength, the Konoha upper echelons are far superior to them.

The current Uchiha clan, despite being in a favorable situation, has how many ninjas? The Uchiha, Aburame, Hyuga branch family, and Orochimaru's group, plus some recently recruited civilian ninjas.

At most, it's about two thousand in number, and these are not die-hard followers.

In contrast, the third Hokage's line has the Sarutobi clan, Yamanaka, Akimichi, Nara - four major families, staunch supporters, with ANBU and Root as two major armed forces.

Even with a few thousand regular ninjas in the village, the Third Hokage could muster tens of thousands from across the Land of Fire to return to the village and quell a rebellion.

The current Third Hokage's prestige is not at its peak, but his years of political career haven't dropped to the point of losing people's hearts.

In terms of high-end combat power, their side has Uchiha Yoru, Kakashi, and Uchiha Shisui, all credible under the Mangekyo Sharingan, and they have more room to grow.

On the Konoha's side, the Third Hokage, Shimura Danzo are two, and in case of trouble, Jiraiya and Tsunade, both veteran Kage-level powers, not to mention a Nine-Tails Jinchuriki. As for not being fully grown? When that time comes, what does it matter? Use it first; if need be, find a new Jinchuriki later.

The Konoha upper echelons have four Kage-level powers + a Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, five in total!

They have three Kage-level powers.

In a high-end Kage-level power comparison, they are completely outmatched!

In terms of power balance, it's a crushing defeat!

"So, Kakashi, what are your thoughts?"

At this moment, looking at Kakashi, Uchiha Yoru is not angry but smiles instead.

At this moment, Kakashi spoke with such conviction, it was clear that he was completely committed to strategizing for him.

Kakashi calmly stated, "Currently in the village, there is a neutral power, including the Inuzuka and Hyuga main families, along with numerous smaller clans. These are all forces we can try to win over."

"Accumulating strength, since the Fourth Hokage's demise, a Fifth has not been appointed. Instead, the Third Hokage, who had once resigned, took power again and has not let go. Over time, this has led to disappointment and criticism among the people, as the village is not devoid of strong individuals."

"Moreover, with the Third's advanced age and no clear successor, the entire Sarutobi clan has shown their greed. They are trying to extract benefits from the village before the Third steps down, affecting the interests of many ninjas."

Kakashi, who would later become the Sixth Hokage, astutely predicted the Third Hokage's gradual loss of popularity. After all, the Third is not alone; he has the entire Sarutobi clan behind him.

"Another important point is the conspiracy during the Nine-Tails' disturbance!" Kakashi continued with a calm expression after looking at Hyuga Hizashi, "Shimura Danzo is a prime suspect. He acted at a crucial moment, striking the final blow to topple the decaying tree."

"Moreover, the Root's involvement in splitting the Hyuga clan could be a starting point to sway the Hyuga main family."

Hearing Kakashi's analysis, Uchiha Yoru couldn't help but applaud and smile in satisfaction.

"Kakashi, I was not wrong about you. Your analysis makes sense. After the Hyuga clan was divided by the Root, it's impossible for the main family to side with the Sarutobi. They may seem neutral, but are they not silently licking their wounds?"

"The branch family just opportunistically joined the police force, and their alliance with the Uchiha is simply out of necessity. Hence, there has never been any animosity between the Uchiha and the Hyuga main family."

At this point, Uchiha Yoru looked at Hyuga Hizashi with a hint of apology on his face.

"Hyuga Hizashi, I need your help with this. Whether it's the main or the branch family, I believe the older generation like you would want to resolve this grudge in this generation. After all, the caged bird is a thing of the past, and we have a common enemy - the corrupt upper echelons of Konoha meddling with the great clans."

Hyuga Hizashi, too, showed a hint of bitterness upon hearing this, sighing deeply.

"There may be hatred between the branch and main families, but they are still connected by blood and bone. I will personally visit the Hyuga main family."

Now that he is on this path, especially with the entire branch family behind him, Hyuga Hizashi has no choice but to resolutely move forward.

This is also an opportunity to shift the hatred, to transfer the internal conflict between the Hyuga main and branch families to an external one.

Unified against an external enemy, the main family's hatred stems from the Konoha high-ups meddling in the Hyuga division. The branch family's motivation comes from boarding Uchiha's 'ship.'

Seeing the stern Hyuga Hizashi nod in agreement, Uchiha Yoru smiled. Once the main family joins, with the two major bloodline clans of Konoha united, Konoha would have to think twice before taking any action against them.

"So, I ask for your help, Hyuga Hizashi. If Hiashi agrees, I am willing to take a disciple from the main family. Of course, your talent, Neji, is also commendable."

Uchiha Yoru threw out his bait, also providing reassurance to both the main and branch families.

Upon hearing this, Hyuga Hizashi nodded solemnly, "I understand."

After Neji, Hyuga Hizashi's child, became a disciple of Uchiha Yoru, it signified a closer relationship between the branch family and the Uchiha clan. As for the main family?

At this moment, Hizashi couldn't help but show a hint of joy. Neji's talent among the younger generation goes without saying, and when thinking of the main family's lineage, he couldn't help but be pleased.

After Hizashi and Shizui left, only two people remained in the office. Uchiha Yoru smiled and threw the warning scroll sent by the Root Division into the trash bin.

"Yoru, are you that confident?"

Kakashi looked deeply at his companion, unsure how to describe him. Others who are ambitious usually hide it, but Uchiha Yoru does not. He even shows his high regard for talent.

Daring to delegate power, he's even not afraid of betrayal! Uchiha Yoru looked at Kakashi and shook his head, "The stronger a person, the firmer their will. So, I believe what I'm doing is right. If you all betray me, it would prove my will and philosophy are wrong. Only the strong have a say, the weak never do. It's cruel, but it's a fact."

"And you still don't understand one thing, power that instills fear in everyone is the foundation of everything. A firm philosophy is the direction."

Saying this, Uchiha Yoru seemed like a prophet with grand ideals.

"Was Uchiha Madara wrong? He had great power, but his philosophy led to chaos. People of that time, having experienced too much warfare, cherished the hard-won peace, so no one followed him!"

"But what about now? The First Hokage's will didn't end the war, it just turned the clan chaos into the Great Ninja Village War. The ninja world suffers from war, and my philosophy is born from this world."

"Kakashi, what if Uchiha Madara had won back then? Would the entire ninja world be just one village now?"

Uchiha Yoru suddenly thought of something, showing a curious expression. Kakashi became serious.

Kakashi, remembering the horrors of war and looking at his companion with grand ideals, shook his head, "I don't know, but you're right about one thing, the strong make the rules, the weak follow!"

"When the First Hokage was alive, the ninja world dared not wage war. So, I agree with your philosophy, absolute power can suppress everything."

"The ninja world is too far away now. It's about the village now. We both love this village and don't want it to be hurt. So, I hope you, Yoru, can suppress everything with absolute power, and overthrow the decaying tree with minimal cost."

Here, Kakashi suddenly paused, involuntarily reaching for his covered left eye, and laughed, "I will strive to become stronger. If the day comes, maybe my Mangekyo Sharingan can help you deal with the Third."

Upon hearing Kakashi's words, Uchiha Yoru was startled. Kakashi's path was quite wild, but he agreed with it.

If that day comes, a single strike with the Mangekyo Sharingan will solve the Third, reducing countless losses for the village.

Killing one to save thousands, that's a cold, calculated choice.

"Ha-ha, Kakashi, keep training. In the ninja world, strength is everything, just like Shinzo. Without enough strength, even great power is insufficient."

The Uchiha and the Police Department are gradually getting on the right track, forming a new interest group. He is ready to focus on his training.

"Yoru, I believe in you."

Kakashi, with a firm belief in the future, nodded solemnly and left the office.

"Big Brother Yoru."

After Kakashi left, Uchiha Shisui instantly appeared in the office.

"Shisui, your teleportation technique has improved again."

Shisui looked up, his expression grave. "Big Brother Yoru, the Third Hokage hasn't had a chance to approach us alone, and his will is too strong, making success unlikely."

"Shimura Danzo can't find an opportunity either, and the opponent possesses the Mangekyo Sharingan and Hashirama's cells, so there's no certainty."

Uchiha Shisui spoke in a way others couldn't understand. Uchiha Yoru narrowed his eyes and nodded, "As expected, Shisui, although your Kotoamatsukami is the strongest genjutsu, the essence of genjutsu still lies in the will. The stronger the mental strength and will, the greater the possibility of breaking the genjutsu."

"What about Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado? Are those two old men viable targets?"

Uchiha Shisui, possessing the terrifying power of Kotoamatsukami, had already approached Uchiha Yoru in secret, intending to use it on the Third Hokage. However, after testing for so long, he found the success rate too low.

Acting against a village's Kage is dangerous if exposed.

Having Kotoamatsukami doesn't mean being foolish, but it's not as unsolvable as imagined. This made Uchiha Yoru nod inwardly, as this aligns with principles. Otherwise, the power of Kotoamatsukami would be invincible.

"Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado are the two high-ranking members whose chakra is declining the fastest. I'm about 80% confident in using Kotoamatsukami on them."

Uchiha Shisui's expression was determined. He was unsure about the Third Hokage and Danzo, but he was confident about these two elders.

Hearing this, Uchiha Yoru smiled and nodded, "The decline of chakra signifies physical weakness and a weakening of mental strength. Moreover, both have been serving as advisors. Most importantly, they lack Danzo's ambition."

"Ambition signifies a strong will, so it's best to target these two. Shisui, look for an opportunity in secret. Succeeding with even one of them is enough!"

Saying this, Uchiha Yoru's expression grew solemn, "With our eyes and ears at the top of the village, we will no longer be so passive."

This way, every move of the Third Hokage would be under his watch, along with an insider for crucial moments.

"Big Brother Yoru, I understand!"

Uchiha Shisui nodded solemnly, his expression firm. Understanding the importance of this task, he, now utterly disappointed with the village, had placed all his hopes on Uchiha Yoru.

This was also a way to reduce bloodshed in the village and preserve more strength.

"Shisui, remember to rest well after the task, especially your Mangekyo Sharingan. I will ask Teacher Orochimaru for a solution."

Uchiha Shisui smiled at Uchiha Yoru's concern. For the future of the village, he was willing to sacrifice everything, even his life.

Even if exposed, he would take full responsibility for all crimes.

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