The Uchiha clan, which was wiped out entirely, lacked vision.

Chapter 11 Itachi Uchiha Must Die

Konoha Village, Hokage Building.

The three generations sat behind the desk, silently smoking.

Danzo Shimura, leaning on his cane, stood opposite him with a gloomy face.

Aburame Torune was giving a report beside Danzo.

"...In conclusion, it has been confirmed that Yamanaka Fu and six other Root ninjas have died in battle. The enemy was Uchiha Itachi, the last remnant of the Uchiha clan."

"Uchiha Itachi..." The Third Hokage's expression was grim, his suspicious gaze lingering on Danzo.

"Danzo, since you already knew the information, why didn't you report it to me so the village could send people to pursue him? Instead, you sent people to investigate on your own."

"Hmph!" Danzo slammed his cane on the ground, glaring at the ground as he shouted, "Hiruzen, how can you blame me for this?"

"If I tell you, do you think you'll believe me?"

"If you had trusted me even a little more, you wouldn't have imprisoned me and sent Nara Shikaku to Root to search for some Nine-Tails Jinchuriki!"

"I've said it before, the Uchiha clan can't be trusted!"

"Itachi Uchiha killed Sasuke and Konohamaru, stole Fugaku's Mangekyou Sharingan, and kidnapped the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki."

"Everything has proven that he was clearly lying to us before!"

"What loyalty to the village? It's all a lie!"

"Once he digests the chips in his hand and becomes the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki with the Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan, the threat he poses to the village will rise to an exaggerated level."

"Hiruzen, don't hesitate any longer, give the order immediately!"

"I will personally lead the team and we will definitely eliminate Uchiha Itachi and rescue the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki!"

Seeing his old friend's proactive attitude, the third generation became even more wary. He snorted coldly and warned:

"snort!"

"Don't think I don't know what you're up to!"

"The Nine-Tails Jinchuriki is an important tool for the village; the Root organization must not be allowed to interfere!"

"As for Itachi Uchiha's Mangekyou Sharingan, it won't be handed over to you!"

"I will arrange for someone to rescue the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki. You should stay in the village and not go out without my orders!"

"If it is indeed Itachi Uchiha who kidnapped the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, I will naturally order his elimination."

"But you'd better tell me the truth. If I find out you're trying to deceive me with false information, don't blame me for being ruthless!"

"Hiruzen, even now, you still doubt me!" Danzo's plan failed, and he flew into a rage, pounding the ground with his cane.

"You're always so indecisive, that's why things have gotten to this point!"

"If the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki is lost, you will bear full responsibility!"

"After this incident, we can no longer leave the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki to roam freely outside. Handing him over to Root for management is the most appropriate course of action!"

"I said no!" The Third Hokage slammed his fist on the table and stood up abruptly. "I am the Hokage!"

After staring at the Third Hokage for a long time, Danzo finally had no choice but to slam the door and leave in a huff.

"Hiruzen, you'll regret this!"

After Danzo left, the Third Hokage clutched his chest, took a few breaths to catch his breath, and after a moment of contemplation, gave the following instructions:

"Summon Nara Shikaku to see me!"

"yes!"

The shadowy figure acknowledged the order and vanished in an instant. A moment later, footsteps sounded, and Nara Shikaku knocked on the door and entered.

"Lord Hokage, you wanted to see me?"

The third generation waved his hand, gesturing for him to sit down, and sighed:

"Shikaku, we received information from Danzo that it was Uchiha Itachi who kidnapped Naruto."

"To confirm this news, six Root ninjas, including Yamanaka Fu and Aburame Ryoma, were killed."

"Sigh, to be honest, I don't want to believe that Itachi would do such a thing."

"I would rather believe that Danzo deliberately set a trap to frame him in order to obtain the Mangekyou Sharingan and the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki."

"But he's not in the village now, so I can't confirm it with him in person."

"You are always mature and prudent, and you are also resourceful and clever. So this time, you will lead the team to rescue the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki. Also, take a look to see if that person is Uchiha Itachi, or if he has some unspeakable secret that led him to do these things."

"I understand, Hokage-sama." Nara Shikaku hesitated for a moment, then carefully confirmed, "If these things were indeed done by Uchiha Itachi, then what is the recommended course of action against Uchiha Itachi...?"

The Third Hokage did not answer immediately. Instead, he stood up, turned to face the window, and looked out at the desolate Uchiha clan territory in the distance. After a long while, he sighed:

"We're all young people, everyone makes mistakes sometimes."

"As long as his heart is with the village and he is willing to come back, everything from the past can be forgiven."

After a pause, he added:

"Even if Konohamaru was indeed killed by him, the village will not pursue the matter."

"The original plan is completely scrapped. There's no need for him to investigate any mysterious organization anymore. Tell him to return to the village immediately."

Nara Shikaku felt a chill run down his spine and quickly lowered his head.

"I see."

"Don't worry, Lord Hokage, I will convey your feelings to him."

The Third Generation nodded, turned around, took a document from the cabinet, and placed it in front of Nara Shikaku.

"This is all the information about Itachi Uchiha, including his Mangekyou Sharingan eye techniques Amaterasu and Tsukuyomi, as well as all the information about Susanoo."

"This mission is extraordinary. In addition to the entire Ino-Shika-Cho trio, we also need to bring a sealing team to prepare for various sealing measures in case the Nine-Tails goes out of control."

"If Itachi has truly betrayed us, then the village must nip all dangers in the bud."

"Yes, please rest assured, Hokage-sama."

After carefully reviewing the intelligence, Nara Shikaku returned the documents, took the Hokage's order signed by the Third Hokage, and left to gather the Ino-Shika-Cho trio and the sealing team to prepare to rescue the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki.

Meanwhile, after Danzo returned to the Root, he immediately summoned Aburame Torune.

"Torone, when the team that is rescuing the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki sets off, you will lead a group of people to secretly follow them."

"I know Hiruzen too well; he's a master of dirty political tactics!"

"After all, the Uchiha clan was established when the village was founded, so there needs to be traces of the Uchiha clan in the village."

"Too many is not good, it will affect his power. One dead son is the most suitable."

"Especially since this survivor has great strength and is completely obedient to the Hokage."

"What a useful tool this is!"

"Just like the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, he held it firmly in his grasp and did not allow anyone to get close."

"If the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki is worth a hundred Konohamaru, then the last remaining member of the Uchiha clan is worth at least fifty."

"Even if he killed ten or eight more Konohamaru, let alone just one, he would never be willing to kill Uchiha Itachi!"

"That's not allowed!"

"A person whose entire clan has been wiped out by the village cannot possibly be loyal to the village!"

"Itachi Uchiha must die!"

"Kill him and bring back the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki!"