22. Yagami’s Right Eye Pupil Surgery

When the Third Hokage heard this, he cursed Danzō a thousand times over in his mind, having warned him not to push Uchiha too hard, but the man just wouldn't listen.

Obsessed with the Uchiha, Danzō had done nothing but create trouble. Now, in the midst of this disaster, he was nowhere to be found, leaving the old man to clean up after him. This damn Danzō!

Seeing the surrounding shinobi's attacks having no effect on Susanoo, the Third Hokage felt both panic and a small sense of relief that he hadn't previously engaged the Uchiha clan in combat.

Konoha's higher-ups were aware of Susanoo and understood its threat well, especially since their teacher was Senju Tobirama. The appearance of Susanoo signified that Itachi had awakened the Mangekyō Sharingan, and the village records made it clear that any Uchiha who awakened Mangekyō possessed undeniable Kage-level strength.

"Itachi! Lord Hokage will address this issue with our clan; don't be hasty!" Yagami urged, following the script to calm Itachi while slyly placing the Third Hokage in a bind. Faced with Itachi's immense power, if the Third Hokage refused to act, he would have a hard time maintaining his authority.

But if he complied, he'd be compelled to handle Danzō afterwards or risk losing face in front of so many witnesses. It was reminiscent of the political pressure following the Third Shinobi War, when he had to abdicate and install Namikaze Minato, only to later reclaim power.

"Yagami! I've seen everything you've done for the clan, and I can follow your guidance in other matters, but not this one! My Mangekyō awakened because of Shisui's suffering. Seeking justice for him is a matter of honour for the clan!"

As he spoke, Itachi's Susanoo evolved, encasing itself in full armour, its form growing taller. The oppressive power radiating from it forced the surrounding shinobi to retreat over ten meters.

Good grief! Itachi was serious this time, releasing Susanoo's fully matured form! The chakra cost was immense.

Yagami's mouth twitched slightly; while the goal was to intimidate Konoha, this was escalating fast.

After hearing Itachi's words, the Third Hokage responded only with silence.

"Lord Hokage, is this your stance? Very well. I'll settle this myself!"

Itachi turned his attention to the Shimura clan below. Feeling the intense pressure, the Shimura family members cursed inwardly, blaming Danzō for dragging them into this catastrophe.

Damn that, Danzō! Why did he have to provoke them and make us pay the price?

"Stop, Itachi! Lightning Style: Altered Thunder Prison!"

Seeing the situation spiral, Yagami's expression shifted dramatically. Under the astonished gaze of the Third Hokage, his eyes transformed—another pair of Mangekyō Sharingan emerged.

Unbelievable! Yagami also had the Mangekyō Sharingan!

The Third Hokage felt as though his remaining vitality was slipping away. Was this the same Uchiha clan he once knew?

Itachi had Mangekyō, Yagami had Mangekyō, and Shisui possessed it as well. Uchiha had three pairs of Mangekyō—three indisputable Kage-level forces!

With a surge of chakra and ocular power, eight thunder halberds descended from the clouds, encircling the crimson Susanoo, effectively trapping it in place.

The oppressive force weighed heavily on the Third Hokage, not just due to the sheer power of the technique but because he, a master of ninjutsu, had never seen nor heard of anything like it in the shinobi world.

"Lightning Style: True Judgment!"

The Third Hokage's shock was far from over. After confining Itachi, Yagami's hands held steady in a seal as he unleashed a new jutsu.

A thunder spear shot down from the clouds, piercing through the sky, and aimed directly at the immobilized Susanoo.

For heaven's sake! One seal, two techniques—is Uchiha going to turn the village on its head?

The Third Hokage felt as though his title as the Professor of Ninjutsu was being ripped from him. He was certain that Yagami's technique wasn't merely an advanced chakra manipulation or nature transformation—it was an entirely unique jutsu.

When the Third Hokage heard this, he cursed Danzō countless times in his mind, having told him repeatedly not to push Uchiha too far, but he just wouldn't listen.

Danzō's obsession with Uchiha had never done any good. All he'd done was stir up trouble. Now, in the midst of this chaos, he was nowhere to be found, leaving the old man to clean up his mess. This damn Danzō!

Seeing that the attacks from the surrounding shinobi couldn't affect Susanoo, the Third Hokage was both panicked and somewhat relieved that he hadn't fought with Uchiha before.

Konoha's higher-ups were not only familiar with Susanoo but had a thorough understanding of its threat, especially since their teacher was Senju Tobirama. The activation of Susanoo signified that Itachi had awakened the Mangekyō Sharingan, and Konoha's records made it clear: any Uchiha with Mangekyō possessed Kage-level strength.

"Itachi! Lord Hokage will address this issue with our clan; don't be impulsive!"

Yagami urged Itachi, who was raging, to stick to the script but subtly trap the Third Hokage. Faced with Itachi's immense power, if the Third Hokage refused to act, it would be difficult to de-escalate the situation.

But if he complied, he'd have to deal with Danzō afterwards. Otherwise, breaking his word in front of so many witnesses would undermine his position as Hokage. It was similar to the pressure he'd faced after the Third Shinobi War, when he was forced to abdicate, installing Namikaze Minato as Hokage, only to reclaim power later.

"Yagami! I've seen all you've done for the clan, and I can listen to you for other matters, but not this one! My Mangekyō awakened because of Shisui's suffering. Seeking justice for him is a matter of honour for the clan!"

As he spoke, Itachi's Susanoo transformed, covering itself in complete armour and growing even taller. The intense pressure forced the surrounding shinobi to retreat over ten meters.

Good grief! Itachi was serious this time, releasing Susanoo's fully matured form, which came at a high chakra cost.

Yagami's mouth twitched slightly. While the goal was to intimidate Konoha, this was escalating quickly.

After hearing Itachi's words, the Third Hokage remained silent, responding only with a grim expression.

"Lord Hokage, is this your stance? Very well. I'll settle this myself!"

Itachi directed his gaze toward the Shimura clan below. Feeling the immense pressure, the Shimura family members cursed inwardly, blaming Danzō for dragging them into this catastrophe.

Damn that Danzō! Why did he have to provoke them and make us pay the price!

"Stop, Itachi! Lightning Style: Altered Thunder Prison!"

Seeing the situation spiral, Yagami's expression changed drastically. Under the shocked gaze of the Third Hokage, his eyes transformed—another pair of Mangekyō Sharingan emerged.

Unbelievable! Yagami also had the Mangekyō Sharingan!

The Third Hokage felt as though his remaining vitality was slipping away. Was this still the same Uchiha clan he thought he knew?

Itachi had Mangekyō, Yagami had Mangekyō, and Shisui also possessed it. The Uchiha had three Mangekyō users—three indisputable Kage-level shinobi!

With a surge of chakra and ocular power, eight thunder halberds descended from the clouds, encircling the red Susanoo and trapping it securely.

The immense sense of oppression weighed heavily on the Third Hokage, not only due to the sheer power of this technique but also because, as a master of ninjutsu, he had never seen nor even heard of such a powerful jutsu.

"Lightning Style: True Judgment!"

The Third Hokage's shock was far from over. After confining Itachi, Yagami maintained the seal and activated another jutsu.

A thunder spear shot down from the clouds, piercing through the sky, and aimed directly at the immobilized Susanoo.

For heaven's sake! Two jutsu from a single seal—was Uchiha intending to overturn the village?

The Third Hokage felt as though his title of "Professor of Ninjutsu" was slipping away. He was sure that the technique Yagami was performing wasn't simply advanced chakra manipulation or nature transformation; it was a jutsu entirely unique and far beyond ordinary comprehension.

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