Chapter 61: The Third Hokage's Regret! The Uchiha Clan Slaps the Third Hokage in the Face!

Chapter 61: The Third Hokage's Regret! The Uchiha Clan Slaps the Third Hokage in the Face!

Ishihara walked out of the room and looked toward the forest.

There, more than a dozen figures were quickly approaching.

"Who is it?"

Swish swish swish!

Several figures appeared not far in front of him in quick succession.

"The Third Hokage?"

Ishihara looked at the short old man at the front with a surprised expression.

The dignified leader of the Hidden Leaf Village was standing right in front of him so openly.

Wasn't he afraid that Ishihara might kill him?

The Third Hokage was very satisfied with the surprised look on Ishihara's face.

He wasn't surprised that Ishihara recognized him, after all, Orochimaru was his disciple.

But this was exactly the effect he wanted.

He, the Hokage, had come to meet Ishihara personally, which must have been quite shocking.

With a kind smile, the Third Hokage took a few steps forward and said in a gentle voice:

"You must be Ishihara. I've heard about you from Itachi."

At the same time, the members of the Anbu Black Ops spread out in all directions, maintaining a vigilant stance.

"So, Hokage, have you come to avenge the Leaf ninjas?"

Ishihara's expression remained calm as he pondered the Hokage's purpose.

After all, he hadn't forgotten that he had killed quite a few members of the Leaf's Anbu Black Ops.

Those Anbu were glaring at him with killing intent.

The Third Hokage's expression froze for a moment, feeling a bit awkward inside.

In his excitement, he had completely forgotten about that.

With the Anbu watching, he had to handle this properly.

He quickly regained a serious expression.

"Of course, I will deal with that. But I'm more interested in knowing why a dangerous person like you has come to the Leaf."

Ishihara raised an eyebrow, smiling faintly. "That doesn't seem to concern the Hokage, does it?"

"You're too dangerous. Since you're in the Leaf, I can't just ignore it!"

The Third Hokage's expression grew stern, and he began to feel that something was off.

Things were not going as he had expected.

Being stared at by Ishihara's eyes, he felt as if his mind was being seen through.

This feeling made him very uncomfortable.

"So, what does the Hokage intend to do?"

Ishihara squinted and asked.

He wasn't particularly concerned about the Leaf.

As long as they didn't interfere with his research into secret techniques, forbidden jutsus, and Bloodline Limits, he didn't mind.

The Third Hokage took a deep breath, his mind racing.

This person was not as easy to deal with as he had initially thought; he needed a different approach.

"This isn't urgent. I learned some information about you from Itachi, and I heard that you've developed many S-rank secret techniques?"

As he spoke, he kept his eyes fixed on Ishihara.

"That's correct!"

Ishihara began to understand the Hokage's intentions and said impatiently:

"Hokage, if you have something to say, just say it directly. I don't like this roundabout way of talking."

"Are you after the secret techniques I developed?"

The Third Hokage was momentarily stunned, not used to such straightforwardness, but he nodded stiffly.

Ishihara extended a hand. "Alright, then. What does the Hokage intend to trade for them?"

If he could obtain secret techniques and forbidden jutsus through trade, he wouldn't mind saving himself the trouble.

The Third Hokage took a deep breath and said seriously:

"No need for a trade. I think there's a better way that would benefit both of us!"

Ishihara looked at him without saying a word.

"I hope you'll join the Leaf Village!" the Third Hokage said solemnly.

Upon hearing this, Ishihara's face showed a look of surprise.

Seeing this, the Third Hokage felt a bit relieved and quickly added:

"Once you join the Leaf, as long as you have my permission, you can study any secret or forbidden technique you want!"

"The Leaf is the village with the most secret and forbidden techniques in the ninja world. The First and Second Hokages left behind many secret techniques—don't you want to research them?"

"These techniques are out of reach for others, but with my permission, you can access them anytime!"

"The techniques you develop could influence the Leaf, even the entire ninja world, and make you a legendary figure like the First Hokage!"

The Third Hokage tried his best to persuade Ishihara, speaking passionately with a flushed face.

He talked of ideals, revenge, and the First Hokage...

It was pure temptation!

Before Ishihara could get excited, the Third Hokage had already worked himself up.

However, Ishihara didn't respond immediately. Instead, he looked at the Hokage with a mocking expression, as if he were watching a fool.

"Is there anything else?"

The Third Hokage, not noticing Ishihara's expression, thought he had gotten through to him and immediately perked up.

"Since these secret techniques were developed based on the village's techniques, of course, they must be handed over to the village for safekeeping."

"But don't worry, the Leaf won't treat you unfairly!"

Ishihara was speechless.

In his previous life, he had heard of people having to turn in valuable antiques, but he had never experienced it.

Now, in this life, he was being asked to hand over his secret techniques—how ridiculous.

"And then?"

The Third Hokage still hadn't realized the situation. "And then you'll also need to hand over the secret techniques you've already developed..."

His voice trailed off.

He froze as he looked at Ishihara's mocking expression, finally realizing that he had been played like a fool, and he grew furious.

"Go on, why aren't you continuing?" Ishihara asked.

The Third Hokage's face turned red. Just as he was about to speak, Ishihara interrupted him.

"I need your permission to access secret techniques?!"

"My secret techniques have to be handed over to the Leaf?!"

"The techniques I've already developed also have to be handed over to the Leaf?!"

"Are you out of your mind, saying such nonsense?!"

Ishihara's voice grew louder and louder, and by the end, he couldn't help but get a bit angry.

Was the Third Hokage's intelligence malfunctioning, or what? How could he say something so idiotic?

"I..."

The Third Hokage glared at Ishihara in anger, silently regretting his impatience.

But he didn't think there was anything wrong with his conditions—in fact, they were necessary!

The Leaf's secret and forbidden techniques weren't easy to obtain!

The Third Hokage coldly stated:

"If you don't agree to these terms, you won't have any chance of obtaining the Leaf's secret or forbidden techniques!"

Ishihara smirked. "Funny, I don't care. As long as the various ninja clans are willing to trade with me, that's enough!"

The Third Hokage sneered confidently:

"No clan would ever give up their secret techniques to you, so give up on that idea!"

A clan's secret techniques were their foundation; no clan would ever cut off their own roots.

But just then, a voice rang out.

"The Uchiha clan is willing to share its secret techniques with him!"

The Third Hokage's face changed dramatically, and he turned in shock toward the source of the voice.

Ishihara was also surprised. He turned his head and raised an eyebrow.

In the distance, Uchiha Fugaku led a large group of people charging forward.

The Uchiha clan, the Hyuga clan, the Sarutobi clan, the Nara clan, the Yamanaka clan, the Akimichi clan, the Inuzuka clan, the Aburame clan...

All of the prominent clans of the Leaf seemed to be here!

Fugaku stood at the front of the group, his expression cold.

The others in the group were all stunned, staring at him in disbelief.

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