In the Uchiha clan ancestral hall, the crest on the wall appeared exceptionally solemn in the dim light.
Shun caressed the kunai at his waist. His voice was deliberately lowered, but the sharpness within it could not be hidden.
"Elder Yashiro, I've found some interesting things."
Yashiro slowly put down the scroll in his hand, the parchment rustling against the wooden table. His fingers tapped lightly on the edge of the scroll, revealing his inner turmoil.
Shun pushed a document across the table and said, "Hiruzen's so-called installment payment is a trap. They've already emptied the village's treasury, just waiting for clan head Fugaku to take over and shoulder this blame."
Yashiro's fingers trembled slightly when they touched the document. When he saw the numbers on it—a total of 3823 ninjas killed, 598 severely injured, and a 17.68 billion Ryo deficit in condolence payments, the teacup shattered in his hand, and the scalding tea splashed onto the table.
"These parasites! How dare they take the blood money of our fallen comrades?!"
Shun's Three-Tomoe Sharingan flickered with a bloody red light in the darkness. "Since the opponent has made their move, we should counterattack. I suggest eliminating Konoha's Root and Danzo, exposing their darkness to the public, and clearing the obstacles for clan head Fugaku to become Hokage."
The veins on Yashiro's neck bulged, and the anger in his eyes almost materialized. "Shun, what's your plan?"
Shun's eyes were cold, and his voice was terrifyingly calm. "Many members of Root are war orphans. Their parents died fighting for Konoha, yet their children not only didn't receive condolence payments but were forcibly inducted into Root at 5-6 years old. According to the intelligence I've gathered, since Hiruzen took over as Hokage, a total of 1432 children have been sent to Root. However, there are currently only about 100 Root members left. In other words, Root's casualty rate is over 90%."
Ryuka suddenly punched a pillar, angrily saying, "These scumbags deserve to die!"
Shun paused deliberately, observing everyone's reactions, and said, "I also found out that Root is secretly researching Hashirama cells. Danzo's right arm has not only been implanted with Hashirama cells but he has even implanted several Three-Tomoe Sharingan. His bandaged right eye also has a Three-Tomoe Sharingan implanted."
Yashiro slammed his hand on the table, making the tea set clatter. His Sharingan activated uncontrollably, the three tomoe spinning wildly.
"Damn it! They even dare to assassinate the Uchiha. What else wouldn't they dare to do?! Danzo must die!"
Yūsuke's voice carried confusion. "Wait, after an outsider implants the Sharingan, not only can they not deactivate it, but it also continuously consumes Chakra, why would Danzo implant so many Sharingan?"
Shun sighed slightly, "Because he has learned our forbidden jutsu, Izanagi. And Hashirama cells produce a large amount of Chakra and are extremely aggressive, so only Three-Tomoe Sharingan can be implanted to suppress them."
Yashiro paced back and forth in the ancestral hall, his footsteps unusually clear in the quiet space. His right hand was already on his ninja tool pouch, a habitual gesture when he was about to act.
"Damn it, Danzo must die. Shun, quickly tell me how to deal with Danzo and Root."
Shun's fingers tapped lightly on the table, his rhythm steady as if he were calculating something.
"We can promise the Hyuga clan an advisor position once clan head Fugaku becomes the Fourth Hokage, so they can assist us in cornering Root, especially since their Byakugan can see through things. Moreover, some Root members can now use Wood Release, so I also need to contact the Senju clan. Although there aren't many of them, their influence is good, so we should get them involved as well."
Ryuka suddenly interjected, "Root has even managed to develop Wood Release. How strong are they?"
Shun smiled slightly and said, "Don't worry, that person is only 9 years old right now, Jonin level, but his actual combat strength is a bit weaker than Kakashi."
Ryuka's shoulders visibly relaxed. "That's good then."
Yashiro walked back to his seat and slowly sat down. His eyes narrowed slightly, and his voice carried an undeniable resolve. "Shun, when do you plan to act?"
Shun stood up, placing both hands on the table, and said solemnly, "I'll go contact the Hyuga and Senju clans in a moment. I need Yūsuke to compile Root's information and Danzo's crimes into flyers."
Yūsuke suddenly protested, "Making me do odd jobs? I won't do it. I want to attack the Root base."
Yashiro's gaze swept over him, and Yūsuke immediately deflated like a punctured ball.
"I understand... I'll go print the flyers then."
Seeing Yūsuke's expression, Shun said with a smile, "We will capture Danzo tonight. Ryuka will lead a team, cooperating with the Hyuga and Senju, to attack the Root base in the forest of death. After succeeding, send up a distress signal. I want the people of Konoha to enter the Root base and witness Root's actions."
Upon hearing this, Yashiro suddenly stood up. He looked at everyone with determined eyes, his voice turning chillingly cold. "I have only one request. Even if Hiruzen personally intervenes, Danzo must die."
Shun nodded with a serious expression. "Danzo must die, and Root must be exposed. I want to nail the names of Hiruzen and these high-ranking officials to Konoha's pillar of shame."
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A while later, Shun walked out of Hiashi's house with a pleased expression. It seemed the negotiation was very successful.
Then, he walked towards the Senju clan's territory.
Senju Akagi's voice trembled. "What... say that again?"
Shun said calmly, "Root's Hashirama cells experiments have had successful cases. Nine years old, male, his name before entering Root was Yamato."
Akagi's Chakra uncontrollably leaked out, and the table began to shake.
"That's my nephew. He went missing in the village three years ago. I didn't expect him to end up in Root."
Shun remained silent at the appropriate moment, giving him time to process the information.
"Conditions?" Akagi finally spoke, his voice hoarse.
"Tonight, your Senju clan must also send people to assist us and the Hyuga in attacking the Root base. After it's done, this child will be returned to the Senju clan. Of course, I hope the Senju clan will support clan head Fugaku in becoming the Fourth Hokage."
Akagi's shoulders trembled slightly, and it took a long time for him to calm down.
"Tonight, forty Senju will assist you, but I want to kill Danzo with my own hands."
"Killing Danzo is not an option. You cannot defeat him. He has not only implanted Hashirama cells but also several Three-Tomoe Sharingan."