Chapter 365: Danzo's Bewitching

Hearing the dissatisfaction in Uchiha Fugaku's words, Uchiha Yuan did not care.

He had always known clearly that although Uchiha Fugaku put his family first, he actually had a gentle attitude towards the village in his heart.

The radical faction within the Uchiha clan aims to overthrow the Hokage line led by the Third Hokage and seize power in a coup.

However, Uchiha Fugaku had no intention of falling out with the Third Hokage and his men. He supported Uchiha Yuan's tough measures in the hope of forcing Konoha to compromise, and the Uchiha would also make concessions in the hope that the gap between the two could be slowly eliminated.

But now Uchiha Yuan's move to recruit auxiliary personnel is clearly intended to compete with the Third Hokage.

The Third Generation would never compromise or give in to the Uchiha's actions.

Uchiha Fugaku sighed softly. He felt that both Uchiha Yuan and the situation had exceeded his expectations.

"Yuan, I think your actions this time are too threatening to the village. The village is likely to launch a fierce counterattack."

Uchiha Fuyue said.

"Intimidation? Haha, clan leader, that's what I want; the clan has been oppressed by the village for long enough, it's time for the village to taste what it feels like to be intimidated by the Uchiha."

Uchiha Yuan laughed.

Looking at Uchiha Yuan's wanton smile, Uchiha Fugaku fell silent.

As the head of the Uchiha clan, he naturally knew that because of the recent offensive against the Third Hokage in public opinion, the Uchiha clan was in high spirits and the people were happy.

"Yuan, the clan has many doubts about your setting up auxiliary services without authorization. We are holding a clan meeting at the Nanhe Divine Society tonight. I hope you can give everyone a satisfactory explanation."

Finally, Uchiha Fugaku withdrew his gaze from below and spoke to Uchiha Yuan.

Hokage's office.

Sarutobi Hiruzen was looking at a file document carefully when suddenly a figure appeared in front of his desk.

He is an Anbu ninja wearing a cat-faced mask.

"Third-generation master, Uchiha Itachi pays respect."

Taking off the cat mask on his face, Uchiha Itachi spoke.

"Itachi, you're here."

Sarutobi Hiruzen put down the file in his hand and looked at Uchiha Itachi, and saw a photo of Uchiha Yuan on the first page of the file.

"Third generation master, I wonder what you want from me?"

Uchiha Itachi asked respectfully.

"Itachi, what do you think of the recent actions of the Uchiha clan?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen asked in a deep voice.

"My Lord Third Generation, I do not support the recent actions of the family."

Uchiha Itachi said, his voice cold, from which one could feel his dissatisfaction with the Uchiha clan's recent actions.

"I can understand the Uchiha clan's accusations against me. Both sides are in different positions so they have different views.

The Uchiha clan only saw that I brought shame to Konoha, but I saw that some sacrifices had to be made for peace, such as my reputation as a weakling and the life of Hyuga Hiashi. "

Sarutobi Hiruzen said.

Hearing this, Uchiha Itachi felt even more dissatisfied with his family, while Sarutobi Hiruzen's figure became taller and taller.

“Because I understand the Uchiha clan’s accusations against me, I have not taken the recent dissatisfaction with me to heart. After all, it is impossible for everyone to understand my painstaking efforts.

As the Hokage, it is reasonable for him to suffer some blame for Konoha.

But now the Uchiha clan's behavior has touched the bottom line of the village's tolerance. The Uchiha clan's current behavior is very dangerous, and the village is very angry about this."

"Third generation sir, what has the family done again!"

Uchiha Itachi frowned and asked.

He didn't know that the security force was recruiting auxiliary soldiers.

"According to reliable reports, Uchiha Yuan summoned Orochimaru's former subordinates last night; and then today, a notice for recruiting auxiliary ninjas appeared in the security team."

Sarutobi Hiruzen said.

"Sir, have all of Orochimaru's subordinates joined the auxiliary forces?"

Uchiha Itachi already knew the answer, but he still asked.

"Itachi, do you know what my first reaction was when I heard the news?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen's voice suddenly became intense, and he said: "This is the Uchiha preparing for war with the village. The Uchiha clan is preparing for a coup!"

The Hokage's office was silent, and a depressing atmosphere enveloped the entire room; Uchiha Itachi exuded a biting cold aura.

After a while, he said, "Third generation master, what do you need me to do?"

Looking at Uchiha Itachi, the fierce look on Sarutobi Hiruzen's face slowly faded away, and he said: "I have always regarded Uchiha as an important part of Konoha, and Uchiha is a companion.

Itachi, you have the will of fire, and you are an important bridge between Konoha and Uchiha.

To avoid exacerbating the conflict between the Uchiha and the village, I cannot intervene; therefore, I need you to ask Fugaku on my behalf whether the Uchiha clan is preparing for a coup."

"I understand, Third Generation-sama."

Uchiha Itachi said solemnly, and then his figure disappeared in a flash.

ANBU base.

Uchiha Itachi took off his mask and put it in his closet, then walked out of the base.

Suddenly, just as he walked out of the entrance of the base, a ninja wearing a striped mask flew in front of him.

Looking at the other person, Uchiha Itachi couldn't help but frowned; he recognized that the other person was a ninja from the Root.

"Uchiha Itachi, Lord Danzo wants to see you."

The Root ninja said in a cold voice.

Under the guidance of the Root Ninja, Uchiha Itachi came to a deep underground space.

"Uchiha Itachi, you should have known that the Uchiha Guard is recruiting auxiliary soldiers."

Standing on a high platform, Danzo looked down at Uchiha Itachi and said.

"Yes, the Third-generation Master has already told me."

Uchiha Itachi didn't care about the cold gazes of the Root ninjas around him, and spoke to Danzo with a calm expression.

"Hmph, colluding with the remnants of the traitor Orochimaru, in my opinion, the Uchiha clan is preparing to launch a coup.

This is something I will never allow to happen."

Danzo said in an extremely cold tone.

"An Uchiha wouldn't stage a coup. I won't let that happen."

Uchiha Itachi said.

"Can you stop the Uchiha clan's restlessness? Uchiha Itachi!"

Danzo looked at Uchiha Itachi and sneered, then continued: "Who has the highest prestige among the Uchiha clan now? It's Uchiha Yuan.

All the actions taken by the Uchiha clan now are caused by Uchiha Yuan.

In my opinion, Uchiha Yuan is now a dangerous element that threatens the stability of the village and must be eliminated.

Only without Uchiha Yuan can the Uchiha clan's restlessness be calmed down.

But I cannot take action against Uchiha Yuan. I am representing the village, and if I take action against Uchiha Yuan, the Uchiha clan will undoubtedly go berserk.

So it's up to you, Uchiha Itachi."

After a moment of silence, Uchiha Itachi's cold voice rang out.

"I see.