'Things have finally come to this point, haven't they?'

After listening to Mitokado Homura's explanation, a strange light flashed in Yu's eyes.

After the end of the Warring States period and the establishment of Konoha with the Senju Clan, the Uchiha Clan's attitude gradually changed, revealing dissatisfaction with the Senju Clan's dominance over Konoha.

Some members of the clan began to vie for important positions in Konoha, attempting to undermine the Senju's dominance and even plotting to seize the position of Hokage. The Senju and other clans harbored deep resentment toward Uchiha Madara's rebellion, leading to a loss of trust and increasing estrangement from the Uchiha.

In order to avoid internal strife and yet not completely alienate the Uchiha, the Second Hokage, Senju Tobirama, established the Konoha Police Force, with most positions held by members of the Uchiha Clan. This was both an expression of trust in the Uchiha and a means of monitoring their actions. Since then, the Uchiha Clan's prestige and power in Konoha have reached their peak.

However, since the Nine-Tails incident five years ago, although the Uchiha Clan was officially entrusted with responsibilities by Konoha, they have become increasingly distant from the core of power in Konoha. During the reconstruction and planning of Konoha, the entire clan territory was even pushed to the outskirts of Konoha.

So the Uchiha Clan is quite dissatisfied with the Konoha Elders. In recent years, they have frequently clashed with Konoha ninjas and even ordinary villagers. Especially in recent times, under the leadership and planning of the clan head, Uchiha Fugaku, they have begun to conspire to rebel, and the conflicts with the village have reached a boiling point.

"So... what do you want me to do?" After sorting out his thoughts, Yu's gaze met Third and all the Konoha Elders present.

"In my opinion... we hope that you will go to the Uchiha Clan to confirm their actions and, if necessary, use force to deter them and suppress their thoughts of rebellion," Third said after a moment of contemplation, sensing Yu's inexplicable gaze. "After all, among all the ninjas in Konoha right now, your identity and abilities make you the most suitable for carrying out this special mission."

"I disagree. Sarutobi, you are still too soft-hearted..." At this moment, Danzo, who had been silent all along, suddenly spoke, his sinister left eye emanating a calm brilliance. "I've said it before, since the Uchiha Clan has already entertained thoughts of rebellion, we should thoroughly eradicate them this time to prevent future trouble!"

'Eradicate the entire Uchiha Clan... If it weren't for you, old fox, scheming behind the scenes, the Uchiha Clan wouldn't have entertained the idea of rebellion, would they?'

Watching Danzo's pretense, Yu's lips curled into a contemptuous smirk.

"Wiping out the entire Uchiha Clan is too extreme..."

However, Third disagreed with Danzo's viewpoint and directly interrupted him, "Regardless, the Uchiha Clan, along with the founding generation, helped establish Konoha. We should give them a chance to reflect."

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"This matter is settled. Yu, start your action!"

"Understood, Sarutobi-sensei."

Seeing Third make the final decision, a faint smile tugged at the corner of Yu's mouth. At least in this Uchiha Clan incident, Third consistently stood on the side of fairness, justice, and trust in comrades.

"Sarutobi, you will regret this."

Watching Yu leave the Hokage's office, Danzo couldn't help but tightly grip the cane in his hand.

Since he was expelled from the highest decision-making level of Konoha after his failed attempt to assassinate the Hokage and launch a coup, the current Konoha is completely dominated by Third and his disciple Yu. Danzo and the other two Konoha Elders are almost voiceless.

...

"If I'm not mistaken..."

"The location where the Uchiha Clan plans to hold their secret coup meeting should be at Naka Shrine."

After leaving the Hokage's office, Yu crushed the mottled dry branches and leaves on the ground, walking all the way to the outskirts of Konoha near the Uchiha Clan territory.

In front of him was a forest he had visited once before, with a river in the distance. On the cliffs upstream, a slender waterfall cascaded down. That was Naka River—the place where Shisui committed suicide by jumping into the river in the anime, and also where he and Shisui first met.

As he walked, Yu organized the information in his mind. Naka Shrine was Uchiha Clan's territory. The main hall of Naka Shrine was located in the ancestral temple downstream of Naka River. He remembered from the anime that counting seven tatami mats from the far right inside the main hall of Naka Shrine would lead to the entrance of the Uchiha Clan's secret meeting place.

"Ding! Ding! Ding!"

At this moment, there seemed to be the sound of shuriken not far away.

Following the direction of the sound, Yu stepped deeper into the forest, only to see a small figure practicing shuriken and kunai earnestly in front of four targets.

"Darn it! Even though I'm copying exactly what my brother does, why do I keep missing?!"

In the middle of the forest, a cute little boy with black hair sat down on the ground, panting slightly, with scattered kunai lying around him.

The black-haired little boy sat on the ground, closed his mouth, and thought carefully for a moment before standing up and walking to the edge of the river, slowly forming six hand seals.

"Fire Release: Great Fireball Jutsu!! Cough Cough..."

Just as he took a deep breath to release the Great Fireball Jutsu, he failed again, with only a small burst of flames coming out of his mouth, causing the child to cough violently.

Uchiha Sasuke—Yu suddenly recognized the identity of this child, another protagonist in the world of Naruto, just like Naruto.

"Your Chakra manipulation is incorrect."

Observing him from a distance, Yu calmly reminded him after seeing his training method.

"Who?!"

Sasuke turned around in surprise at the sound, seeing a handsome white-haired youth standing high in the forest, his amber eyes assessing him.

"You're Itachi's brother, Sasuke, right?"

Ignoring Sasuke's surprised expression, Yu continued to speak calmly.

"This is the territory of the Uchiha Clan. Who are you, and why are you here?"

Sasuke didn't answer Yu's question, but instead looked at him with some vigilance.

"I'm a friend of your brother Shisui, and also his former classmate..."

Watching the vigilant little Sasuke holding a Kunai in front of him with some playfulness, Yu spoke to dispel his doubts, "I'm just passing by here for some business..."

"A friend of Shisui's?"

Sasuke stared suspiciously at Yu in front of him, muttering to himself.

He knew Shisui, but they weren't very close, and Shisui would often take his brother Itachi away, taking up their time together.

"My name is Yakushi Yu. I wonder if Itachi has ever mentioned me to you..."

Staring at the young and naive Sasuke in front of him, Yu lightly chuckled as he introduced himself.

Yakushi Yu...

Suddenly, Sasuke's eyes widened. He remembered this name, a name he often heard in the clan, even from his strict father.

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