blogombal Chapter 4 Undercurrents
Chapter 4 Undercurrents
Hokage Building.
Upon receiving the news, the Third Hokage frowned deeply. Someone had actually survived Danzo's ambush and even killed a member of Root.
I reckon the Uchiha clan will be on high alert. I wonder if tonight will go smoothly.
The Third Hokage was certainly aware that Danzo had issued the order to annihilate the Uchiha clan.
But he had to pretend he didn't know.
Otherwise, why would Hiruzen Sarutobi arrive before the Uchiha clan had even died after the massacre in the original timeline?
Hiruzen Sarutobi entrusted many of the things that were inconvenient for him to handle to Danzo, so the tacit understanding between them goes without saying.
Since the losses are to the Root members, it's necessary to weaken Danzo's strength appropriately.
The Third Hokage picked up his pipe and took a puff: "Where is Sasuke now?"
"Reporting to the Hokage, Sasuke is still at the academy, and Kakashi is looking after him."
Kakashi is still in the Anbu, and is currently the captain of the Anbu.
Taking care of Sasuke, such an important task, naturally requires someone trustworthy.
The Third Hokage nodded slightly: "Keep an eye on Danzo's side, and let me know immediately if there's any news."
"Yes!"
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root.
"Useless! How could you make such a huge mistake!"
"Even three teams couldn't defeat one Uchiha Chiyo!"
Danzo flew into a rage at the people below after giving Itachi the order to exterminate his clan.
Uchiha clan members on missions outside the area are naturally also on the kill list.
In Uchiha Chiyo's team, only Uchiha Chiyo himself was a master of the three-tomoe Sharingan.
The other two are only at the Genin level, and are still rookies who haven't even opened their Sharingan yet.
Danzo sent out three small teams, nine Root members, in an ambush, but they were killed instead.
And the heads of three of them were cut off.
Others might not recognize this Root member, but how could Danzo's people not?
Uchiha Chiyo's actions were clearly a show of defiance.
Danzo was angry not only because he had lost those few people.
Itachi has already informed Danzo and the others; they will take action tonight.
With so many members of the Uchiha clan, if Root didn't cooperate, Itachi alone couldn't kill them all even if he worked from night until dawn.
Moreover, such an incident occurring on the eve of the extermination of the Uchiha clan would raise their level of vigilance.
It could very well ruin his plans!
Has Itachi sent any message?
"Reporting to Your Excellency, there are none at the moment."
Danzo lightly tapped his cane:
"Bring all our men back. I won't allow any accidents to happen tonight!"
"Yes, Lord Danzo!"
His subordinate's figure flashed by.
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Uchiha clan.
"Liuli, I'm back!" Qianyao opened the door and called out to the door.
"Brother, you're back!" A girl's voice came from inside, but no one came out.
Qianyao had already rushed in, taking three steps at a time.
A bright-eyed, white-toothed, well-behaved and adorable little girl is struggling to push her wheelchair outside.
However, she only has one hand, so she moves rather slowly.
A look of heartache flashed in Qianyao's eyes, and he quickly hugged his younger sister.
"Thank goodness, brother, you're back safe and sound."
As Liuli was embraced by Qianyao, her anxious heart finally calmed down.
The Uchiha clan has recently suffered heavy losses, with many members never to return.
If it weren't for the need to make a living, Qianyao wouldn't have accepted the mission knowing it was very difficult.
"Brother, please don't leave. I've heard a lot of bad rumors lately."
Liuli spoke softly, her voice already trembling with tears.
Qianyao was her only family member, and she was terrified.
Qianyao carefully picked up Liuli. Although Liuli was wearing a dress, the bottom of the dress was empty.
Because below Liuli's thighs, there was nothing left, and even her left hand was severed at the wrist; the only intact part was her right hand.
Qianyao held his light-as-a-weight younger sister and gently patted her back.
"Don't worry, I won't be going out anytime soon."
"Really? That's great!"
Liuli rubbed against Qianyao's chest tightly; she missed her brother so much.
"Really, I will try my best not to go out anymore."
After comforting Liuli for a while, Qianyao looked around.
"Where did Zhiyu go?" Uchiha Zhiyu was their neighbor, and she and Chiyo were childhood friends.
After Liuli became disabled seven years ago, I have been helping to take care of her, since Liuli has many inconveniences.
More importantly, there was the fear that Liuli might have suicidal thoughts.
In the last two years, Liuli has gradually emerged from the shadows, and Zhiyu only leaves occasionally.
When Zhiyu was mentioned, Liuli's eyes flickered:
"Sister Zhiyu went out to buy things, she'll be back soon."
Then Liuli rested her head on Qianyao's shoulder and whispered:
"Brother, what exactly happened in the clan?"
Qianyao gently stroked Liuli's cheek: "It's nothing. It's just that some elders' positions may change, but it doesn't have much to do with us."
"Hmm..." Liuli obediently didn't ask any more questions, but just leaned against Qianyao.
"Brother, you just got back, go take a shower first."
With a gentle sniff, Liuli could smell Qianyao's scent.
Qianyao chuckled and playfully pinched Liuli's nose:
"I'll go freshen up first. I'm on duty tonight, so how about I let Zhiyu keep you company?"
"Huh? You're already on duty right after getting back?"
Qianyao carefully placed Liuli on the wheelchair and patted her head: "Even if you don't go on missions, you still have things to do."
"Okay, I understand, brother."
……
Qianyao soaked in the bathtub and slowly exhaled.
He checked the panel and saw that the bond value between Elder Uchiha Shitora and him had reached three stars.
He tapped the first star, and a flood of memories rushed into his mind.
"Ding, Uchiha Shitora's Level 1 bond has been unlocked."
"Ding, congratulations on obtaining: Memory Fragment."
This time, the memories aren't from practice, but from battle.
Although the Grand Elder is now old, he has experienced many wars and has a wealth of combat experience.
A flood of battlefield memories of fighting the enemy rushed into his mind.
Qianyao slowly exhaled.
It's true that having family backing is a great advantage.
Qianyao then clicked on the second star, which contained a portion of the chakra he had obtained in the Land of Grass.
"Ding, Uchiha Shitora's level 2 bond has been unlocked."
"Ding, congratulations on obtaining: Eye Power Fragment."
this time……
Qianyao's eyes swelled slightly, as if a portion of his pupil power had been added out of thin air.
Huh?
Why is it pupil power?
Qianyao opened his eyes, his face beaming with joy.
Once you reach the Mangekyou Sharingan, the next thing to consider is the issue of going blind.
Although the Grand Elder didn't provide much eye power, at least Qianyao now has a way to replenish it!
He clicked on the third star with great anticipation.
"Ding, Uchiha Shitora's Level 3 Bond has been unlocked."
"Ding, congratulations on obtaining: Forbidden Technique, Izanagi, Forbidden Technique, Izanami."
In an instant, the two forbidden techniques of the Uchiha clan flashed into his mind.
"Oh, I didn't expect the Grand Elder to know both of these secret techniques."
Qian Yao was initially surprised, but later felt it was only natural, since the Grand Elder had been on the battlefield several times and it was normal for him to know these two forbidden techniques.
It seems I'm even more confident today.
Qianyao saw that Liuli's name was also on it, but only the first star was bright.
The stars behind are all locked. Is it because Ruri isn't a ninja and doesn't know any secret techniques?
He clicked on the first star on the glass with some curiosity.
"Ding, Uchiha Ruri's Level 1 bond has been unlocked."
"Ding! Congratulations on obtaining: Memory Fragment"
In an instant, Liuli's memories of learning various pharmacological knowledge were integrated into Qianyao's mind.
Qianyao smiled knowingly. It seemed that his sister had been working hard while he was away.
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