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Naruto: I am Uchiha Shirou-Chapter 258: Naruto: I am Uchiha Shirou []
Chapter 258 - Naruto: I am Uchiha Shirou [258]
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Under the gloomy sky, all the ninjas and villagers of Konoha looked in shock towards the direction of the Hokage Building. Suddenly, a purple barrier appeared, completely enveloping the Hokage Building.
The next moment, a sharp, piercing eagle cry echoed across Konoha's skies!
"Konoha is on the highest alert!"
The ear-piercing eagle cry resounded in the ears of Konoha's ninjas, leaving countless ninjas—who had no idea what was happening—shocked and alarmed.
This was the same signal used just two days ago during the Nine-Tails' attack on the village!
"Quick! Everyone returns home immediately! Do not step outside without orders!"
"Evacuate all villagers!"
In the next moment, the entire Konoha Village entered a state of emergency readiness.
At the same time, under the astonished gazes of countless Konoha ninjas and villagers, the iconic gates of Konoha began to creak and groan.
To the shock of all, the gates—which had never been closed since Konoha's founding—began to slowly shut. Finally, with a resounding boom, they closed completely, signaling Konoha's lockdown!
As birds circled above, seemingly sensing the ominous atmosphere of Konoha and instinctively trying to flee, a sharp glint of cold light flashed through the air.
The birds fell one after another from the sky!
At the gates of Konoha, a hundred Konoha ninjas stood, each with a red armband on their right arm embroidered with the emblem of the Uchiha clan's Sharingan.
The Uchiha Jonin leading the group shouted:
"From this moment on, Konoha is in its highest state of readiness! Not even a single bird is allowed to leave!"
"Yes, sir!"
As the loud response echoed, the sight of the fallen bird corpses on the ground served as proof of the command.
Meanwhile, within Konoha, armed ninja units that had been on standby began moving across rooftops in dark, dense formations, loudly issuing orders as they went:
"In the name of the Uchiha and Senju clans, Konoha is now under the highest state of alert! All residents are to shelter at home! Anyone who incites unrest or takes advantage of the situation will be executed as traitors to the village!"
"All residents—"
The loud commands reverberated through the village. Having just experienced the terror of the Nine-Tails attack, the villagers were deeply shaken and dared not make any rash moves.
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Medical Division.
Inside the medical building, countless patients stared at the sudden changes in the Hokage Building and the emergency signal. Before they could even react, the faces of the medical ninjas in the building turned pale.
"For Konoha!"
At that moment, a middle-aged female medical ninja roared, pulling out a red armband from her ninja pouch.
The next moment, countless medical ninjas followed suit, pulling out identical armbands.
The armbands bore the emblem of Uchiha Shirou's Mangekyō Sharingan, flanked on both sides by the Senju clan's crest, symbolizing the unity of the Uchiha and Senju clans.
"Long live Lord Shirou!"
"Long live Lady Tsunade!"
The Medical Division, originally founded by Tsunade and later led by Uchiha Shirou, was almost entirely loyal to the two leaders.
Even some injured Konoha ninjas in the hospital beds became so excited that they got up, shouting:
"Lord Shirou!"
A young Chūnin, overwhelmed with emotion, pulled a red book from his bedside and waved it passionately, shouting:
"The true Will of Fire will lead Konoha to rise again!"
The Medical Division was quickly unified under a single banner. However, the division's deputy head, Sarutobi Jonin, was furious and terrified as he watched the sudden changes unfold in the department.
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"You... what are you all doing?!"
But his office was quickly surrounded by a dense crowd of figures. Panicking, he leaped out of the window to escape and report to the Third Hokage.
However, as soon as he jumped outside, members of the Police Force were already waiting for him. They subdued and apprehended him immediately.
While Konoha had many ninjas, most of the Jonin were attending a meeting at the Hokage Building that day. Aside from a few engaged in special missions, the village's defenses were left vulnerable.
With elite Jonin from the Police Force and the Hyuga branch family taking action, the situation in Konoha was quickly brought under control without significant resistance.
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Intelligence Division.
Previously controlled by the Yamanaka, Nara, Akimichi, and Sarutobi clans, the Intelligence Division was still partially beyond Tsunade's reach, despite her being appointed head of the division during the Third Great Ninja War.
"The Intelligence Division is now under Uchiha's control! No one is allowed to make any sudden moves!"
"What are you Uchiha trying to do?! This is treason—ah!"
"You—!"
The ninjas from the Yamanaka, Nara, and Akimichi clans were all furious, but Shirou silenced them with a declaration:
"The high-ranking officials led by the Third Hokage conspired to steal the Kekkei Genkai of fellow Konoha ninjas. Worse, they orchestrated the Nine-Tails attack on the village to regain control of Konoha's power!
In the name of the Uchiha and Senju clans, the Police Force is taking over Konoha! Any resistance will be treated as treason and punished by death!"
This shocking revelation left the Konoha ninjas stunned.
Controlling the Nine-Tails?
Punishment for resistance as treason?
Hearing these words, the ninjas—shocked and confused—instantly stopped resisting. They weren't afraid of death, but the accusation of controlling the Nine-Tails was too enormous to ignore.
More importantly, they were desperate to uncover the truth behind who had caused such a calamity for the village.
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Hyuga Clan.
"The branch family... how dare they!"
"Elder, something's wrong! The Caged Bird seals... they've all been deactivated!"
Panic spread throughout the Hyuga clan's expansive compound. The main family discovered, to their horror, that the branch family ninjas were missing.
By the time they realized something was wrong and attempted to use the Caged Bird seals, it was already too late!
"Elder, it's terrible! Members of the branch family and the Police Force are here to take the branch family's dependents..."
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As chaos erupted within the Hyuga clan, Sarutobi Hiruzen faced his crisis.
Sarutobi Clan.
"Everyone, cooperate with the Police Force. Anyone who resists will be expelled from the clan!"
What was expected to be a fierce battle to control the Sarutobi clan ended abruptly when Sarutobi Asuma, the Hokage's son, decisively sided with the Uchiha and Senju factions.
Wearing the red armband on his right arm, Asuma's stance left no room for doubt.
"Asuma! You're a Sarutobi—"
"Shut up!"
Asuma roared at the stubborn elders glaring at him with anger.
"You leeches sucking the village dry—I, Sarutobi Asuma, refuse to share the Sarutobi name with scum like you!"
After berating the greedy and stubborn factions within his family, Asuma Sarutobi gazed at the purple barrier that had appeared around the Hokage's office in the distance. It was as if he had seen a guiding light for his life and a spiritual pillar. With fervor, he raised his right arm high and shouted:
"For Konoha! For the true Will of Fire!"
At that moment, the red armband fluttering on Asuma's right arm seemed to embody a new Will of Fire. The scene was incomparably solemn and sacred.
However, just as Konoha was stabilizing after a brief period of turmoil, a sudden roar erupted from the Hokage's office, drawing the attention of countless shinobi.
Many Konoha shinobi hiding in their homes hurriedly used binoculars and other observation tools to investigate the situation.
This was the strongest ninja village, after all, and tools like binoculars were naturally a household necessity.
Even if they couldn't go outside, no one would stop them from observing from indoors!
Sure enough, after witnessing the commotion at the Hokage's office, the Police Force, which had taken control of Konoha, did not attempt to suppress the observers. Instead, they loudly commanded:
"Maintain order! Do not cause unrest!"
Originally, the people of Konoha were anxious and uncertain in the face of such turmoil. But when news spread of a conspiracy behind the Nine-Tails' attack on the village, countless shinobi immediately calmed down.
Some even displayed expressions of anger. The terror of the Nine-Tails' attack, which had occurred just two days ago, was still fresh in everyone's memory.
At this moment, upon learning that the Nine-Tails' rampage was part of a conspiracy, the villagers and shinobi of Konoha were consumed by fury. Despite this, the chaos within the village was minimal, and the Police Force swiftly took full control.
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Hokage's Office.
The entire Hokage's office was surrounded by the Four Violet Flames Formation. Beneath the building, the elite forces of Root and ANBU, who were originally concealed, fell into complete silence.
They were faced with names that carried the weight of Senju and Uchiha!
Having been indoctrinated since childhood with the Will of Fire and loyalty to Konoha, combined with Danzo's recent exposure, they had no will to resist.
Even the dozens of Konoha Jonin, upon seeing Danzo's arm and eyes, stood silently, watching the battle unfold atop the Hokage's office.
Intervene?
Forget intervening—many of the Jonin subconsciously moved closer to the Third Hokage's inner circle and the shinobi they were once close to.
Their demeanor subtly shifted into a defensive posture, clearly indicating that if anyone tried to escalate the conflict further, they would act.
"Third Hokage! Is this what you call being for Konoha?"
Even Jiraiya angrily rebuked the Third Hokage. At this moment, he didn't even address him as "old man," a testament to his deep-seated anger.
"You all!"
The Third Hokage's face was ashen, but Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu, the two elder advisors, paled and looked around in shock and anger as they saw the encircling shinobi.
"What do you people think you're doing?!"
In such a situation, the shinobi naturally trusted what they saw with their own eyes. Especially when the names of Uchiha and Senju were involved—and with momentum on their side—it was clear the wise choice was to support the more powerful faction. That way, the conflict could be contained.
Helping the Third Hokage's faction at this time would only escalate the conflict and might even turn it into a full-blown coup or internal war.
"Shikaku!"
In a panic, Utatane Koharu turned to Nara Shikaku, the most intelligent person present, in desperation.
However, Shikaku only let out a bitter laugh. The surrounding Jonin, with whom he usually had good relations, had already taken defensive stances, leaving him unable to act freely.
"Shikaku, sorry, but please don't move."
"That's right. Right and wrong aside, at least the Sharingan and Wood Release cells are undeniable."
Five Konoha Jonin subtly surrounded Nara Shikaku, speaking calmly but enough for everyone to hear.
These Jonins were neither Uchiha nor Senju. They had previously been aligned with the Third Hokage's faction.
However, their loyalty to Konoha trumped all else; they were willing to sacrifice their lives for the village.
At this moment, they stood firmly on the village's side.
"Damn you, Danzo!"
An angry voice erupted as Uzumaki Kushina stood atop the Hokage's office. She had entered her five-tailed state, her expression cold as she surveyed her surroundings.
It was clear that Kushina was using the power of her tailed beast as a warning to everyone, especially those in the Third Hokage's ANBU and Root factions.
Any signs of dissent would be met with destruction.
"Evil Uchiha! I have dedicated my life to Konoha!"
On the rooftop of the Hokage's office, a disheveled Danzo Shimura roared in fury, proclaiming his lifelong dedication to Konoha. However, his declarations were met only with cold, disdainful, and even disgusted gazes.
Abandoned by his allies.
Although no one had yet attacked him, Danzo frantically searched for an opportunity to escape. Yet, he found no openings.
"I am the leader of Root! What are you trying to do... Get out of my way!"
Danzo's desperate screams echoed as he faced the countless Konoha shinobi surrounding him.
Under the cold, disdainful gazes of the shinobi, Danzo felt as though he were suffocating.
"Danzo, you deserve to die!"
"Danzo harmed our Uchiha brethren!"
"That damned Root—how many of our comrades have they killed over the years? How many atrocities have they committed?"
Within the sealed barrier, Danzo resembled a cornered beast on the Hokage's rooftop. His hoarse roars were drowned out by the accusations of Konoha's shinobi.
The elite members of Uchiha and Senju were filled with rage, itching to tear Danzo apart on the spot.
Given the current situation, even if Danzo had ten Izanagi techniques—or a hundred chances to revive—he would still be torn to shreds.
At that moment, Danzo's eyes filled with unprecedented hatred as he caught sight of Uchiha Shirou. He roared furiously:
"Damned Uchiha! I will never let you destroy Konoha!"
Wind Release: Vacuum Serial Waves!
Danzo unleashed a terrifying Wind Release technique, alarming countless Konoha Jonin. The scale of this jutsu was immense!
"Danzo has gone mad!"
However, a surge of violent lightning crackled in response. Despite Wind Release's natural advantage over Lightning Release, this higher-level Lightning jutsu completely overpowered the elemental advantage.
With a deafening crash, Danzo was smashed onto the rooftop. His chest caved in, and he coughed up blood and internal organs.
After delivering this devastating blow, Shirou did not press his attack. Instead, he stood coldly at the edge of the rooftop, watching.
Izanagi allowed one to rewrite a fatal outcome. By inflicting severe injuries without delivering a killing blow, Shirou sought to crush Danzo's last shred of resolve.
"Danzo, do you know what you look like now?"
Shirou's mocking voice echoed as he smirked disdainfully. Turning to Tsunade, he taunted:
"Tsunade, doesn't this pile of filth remind you of a clown?"
However, upon hearing this, Tsunade raised an eyebrow and glanced at the disheveled Danzo. Her eyes were filled with disgust and disdain as she coldly said:
"I think he's more like a stray dog!"
As her mocking words echoed, the next moment, as if by some unspoken agreement, Uchiha Shirou and Senju Tsunade exchanged a glance. Then, the two of them turned to face the crowd and shouted in unison:
"I, Uchiha Shirou! And I, Senju Tsunade! In the name of the Uchiha and Senju clans, hereby declare: Shimura Danzo's crimes are unforgivable! His status as a Konoha ninja is revoked!"
With a deafening roar, the sound of this declaration echoed through the air. Shimura Danzo's mind went blank as he stared in disbelief at the scene before him.
This wasn't just being branded a rogue ninja! This was an even harsher punishment than being declared a traitor!
It was the most severe punishment in the history of Konoha's founding, or even since the rise of the ninja world—a punishment far beyond being labeled a rogue ninja!
It was worse than death!
This was a complete destruction of the heart and soul!
At this moment, faced with the countless looks of disgust, disdain, and hatred from Konoha's ninjas, Danzo's pupils dilated. His mind replayed the scenes of his life.
But ultimately, being stripped of his identity as a Konoha ninja utterly broke him.
His faith collapsed completely!
Shimura Danzo's entire life—whether it was his distorted beliefs or his twisted humanity—had always been, in his mind, for the sake of Konoha.
And yet, in the end, he wasn't even considered a Konoha ninja anymore. How could his mind not collapse under such a blow?
At this moment, Shirou coldly stared at Shimura Danzo. Sometimes, breaking someone's spirit is far more satisfying than merely killing them.
"Hiruzen!"
Following the pronouncement against Shimura Danzo, Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu were filled with panic and terror. If Danzo had fallen to such a fate, what would happen to them?
Instinctively, the two of them turned to their leader, Sarutobi Hiruzen.
However, the Third Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen, stood there pale-faced, despair etched across his features as he watched the scene unfold. In his eyes, there was a trace of profound regret.
If he had known that the Uchiha and Senju would treat the village this way, he would never have shown them mercy back then!