NOVEL NEXT Chapter 52: 052 The Future of the Uchiha Clan
As the Konoha village elder and close friend of the Third Hokage, the fact that Night Star dared to issue an order to capture him for investigation sounded unbelievably bold.
Unlike the shocked villagers and ninja.
The members of the police force merely hesitated for a moment. Then, in their gazes toward Night Star, fervent admiration and reverence appeared.
In their hearts, they thought: This is what a true Uchiha should be like!
Previously, Night Star is status within the Uchiha clan was already high, but that was purely due to his strength and talent.
Now, however, what the members of the police force revered was his unyielding attitude!
The Uchiha clan, as the strongest in the ninja world, should display this kind of presence!
"Understood, Lord Night Star!"
Seeing how the members of the police force followed Night Star is orders without hesitation, Fugaku felt a deep sense of foreboding.
It seemed as though...
Not only had the other party outmaneuvered Danzo, but they had also included him, the clan leader, in their plans.
To be honest, deep down, Fugaku didn't want to escalate the situation with the village's higher-ups to such an extent.
His younger son, Sasuke, was just over a year old, and his older son, Itachi, had only recently started at the ninja academy. At home, he also had a beautiful wife, Mikoto.
Compared to fighting for the Uchiha clan's status, Fugaku preferred to live a peaceful life, protecting his family's safety.
But after Night Star is actions, it was now impossible for him to face the clan members and so many villagers and say he wanted to downplay the incident.
If he truly did that, by tonight, Fugaku Uchiha would be removed from his position by the elders of the clan.
At that point.
The future direction of the Uchiha clan would no longer be something he could decide.
Watching the members of the police force capture the one-armed Danzo and take him away, Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression grew darker, almost as if water might drip from it.
For Danzo to commit such actions, as the Hokage, how could he escape the connection?
The situation had already unfolded, and there was no use in saying more.
The urgent matter now was to consider how to minimize the adverse effects of this event.
With this in mind, Hiruzen Sarutobi suddenly put on a gentle smile and looked at Night Star, saying:
"Night Star, Elder Danzo has indeed committed an unforgivable mistake this time. That you were able to capture him is another great service to the village."
Faced with Hiruzen Sarutobi's praise, Night Star appeared indifferent, taking out a white handkerchief from his chest and gently wiping the blood from his blade.
"Hokage-sama flatters me. This is just my duty as a Konoha ninja and a member of the Uchiha clan."
Hiruzen Sarutobi's heart ached, but he maintained his smile, nodding slightly as he said:
"Indeed, well done. By the way..."
At this point, he first cast a deep glance at Tsunade, then approached Night Star, lowering his voice.
"That mysterious man with the three-tomoe Sharingan—I don't think he is from your Uchiha clan. What do you think?"
Night Star understood his meaning and responded with a smile:
"I think the same. Moreover, the Nine-Tails incident was likely orchestrated by him from behind the scenes."
"Exactly. The Uchiha are innocent."
After saying this, Hiruzen Sarutobi addressed the onlooking villagers loudly, saying:
"After thorough investigation, the Uchiha clan has no connection to the Nine-Tails incident a year ago. The real culprit is someone else. After deliberation, the village has decided to allow the Uchiha clan to move back to their original district."
Listening on the side, Tsunade looked puzzled. She thought: Didn't Night Star just figuratively slap the village leadership in the face in front of everyone?
Yet Hiruzen Sarutobi said nothing and even cleared the Uchiha clan of their grievances?
Could it be that he had finally seen the light?
Tsunade doubted this. Sneaking into a nearby alley when no one was looking, she opened her diary.
Sure enough, after reading Night Star is latest entries, she understood the reasoning behind this.
"Hiruzen Sarutobi has been Hokage for so many years; of course, he's shrewd and calculating."
"Does he truly believe Obito is the one behind the Nine-Tails? Of course not."
"Hiruzen's meaning is clear."
"In exchange for relocating the Uchiha clan back to their original district, he wants the Uchiha to stop pursuing Danzo's accountability."
"This deal is still worthwhile for me."
"Even if Danzo were severely punished or executed, what good would it do?"
"Without him, someone else would lead Root, or Hiruzen might even take direct control."
"To make the Uchiha obey me, I need the clan to realize that only I can lead them to a brighter future."
"Moving back to the original district is a good start."
After reading this, Tsunade recalled that Night Star is ambitions had never been limited to merely elevating the Uchiha's status in Konoha.
What he sought was a Uchiha clan entirely under his control.
Tsunade imagined the scene in her mind.
A weak Fugaku, compared to the powerful and highly talented Night Star, who also held secret intelligence.
Who was truly capable of leading the Uchiha clan forward? Was there even a question?
As Tsunade pondered, a soft, sweet voice came from not far behind her.
"Excuse me... Are you Aunt Tsunade?"
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