Meanwhile, the higher-ups in Konoha were holding a meeting.
Hokage Building
"The Uchiha are hiding secret techniques!"
Danzo slammed his hand on the table, making Sarutobi Hiruzen's pipe jump a few times.
He was furious about the Uchiha hiding secret techniques.
Danzo believed he understood the Uchiha well enough, even knowing about techniques like Izanagi.
But he had never heard of any secret technique that could instantly kill a ninja.
The deceased's body was shattered all over the ground. It looked like an explosion or being squeezed by something.
Like someone crushing a fly.
"Enough, Danzo."
Sarutobi Hiruzen glanced at Danzo.
It was said that when the Uchiha are subjected to intense stimulation, they awaken eyes called Mangekyo Sharingan.
And they possess some special techniques.
Like Susanoo.
However, this was only recorded in books.
Only Madara had awakened it back then, and neither he nor the other Konoha higher-ups or Hokage advisors had ever seen it.
"Hiruzen, what needs to be investigated now is whether Fugaku has awakened the Mangekyo Sharingan that Tobirama-sensei mentioned, or some other technique."
Koharu stepped forward and said.
This would determine the village's attitude towards the Uchiha and adjust the Uchiha's danger rank.
That demonic clan must be guarded against. This was also Tobirama-sensei's belief during his lifetime.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have assigned the Uchiha to the Konoha Military Police Force, like a cage, imprisoning this group of Uchiha.
"Fugaku is hiding secret techniques, his intentions are hard to fathom."
Homura pushed up his glasses.
If Fugaku's abilities were awakened due to pain, then it could only be said to be an accident.
Conversely, if he had been hiding it all along, it would be intriguing.
Of course, regardless of the former or the latter, Konoha would now increase its vigilance against the Uchiha.
When they were sent to the battlefield, they had already anticipated that such a situation might occur.
"…Let Kiyoshi go."
The figure of Kiyoshi flashed through Sarutobi Hiruzen's mind.
From their usual interactions, he knew that Kiyoshi deeply understood the true meaning of the Will of Fire.
Kiyoshi could be regarded as a bridge between the Uchiha and the village.
In that case, any movements of the Uchiha could be known immediately.
"After this matter is over, let them temporarily return to Konoha, and let the ninjas of the Hyuga clan join the Uchiha's stronghold and jointly guard that defense line."
Sarutobi Hiruzen issued a series of orders.
An anbu appeared from the shadows in the Hokage's office. He knelt on one knee, accepted the order, and left.
"A troublesome time…"
Sarutobi Hiruzen picked up the pipe that had jumped a few times just now. He lit it and took a deep breath.
Currently, the village still needs the Uchiha, and the war situation is unclear.
Everything has to be done with utmost caution.
…
Several days passed.
In the forest
"Everyone be careful."
"Yes, Mei-sama."
A small team of Kirigakure ninjas listened to Mei's instructions.
In Kirigakure, strength is paramount. With her terrifying talent and dual Kekkei Genkai, Mei had undoubtedly become the commander of this small team.
Genin were actually the main force of the war, which was to say, cannon fodder.
And Chunin were officer-rank figures, who could lead a team.
This was different from a Jonin-led team, as it was divided based on ability and strength.
Generally, the stronger the commander, the stronger the team they led.
"Very good."
Mei looked back at the six people and nodded with satisfaction.
She looked into the distance, where a man and a woman were walking in the forest ahead. They were today's targets.
The ones in front were Raiga and Ringo.
Raiga had asked them to follow secretly from behind, while they were responsible for exploring the Uchiha's secret passage in front.
…
Raiga was still wrapped in some white bandages and carried twin swords on his back.
"Is this where the hidden Uchiha passage was discovered?"
Raiga frowned as he looked at Ringo.
The sound of a flowing stream could be faintly heard in the distance ahead.
This was the battlefield from a few days ago.
Raiga understood.
In that case, the Uchiha stronghold should be nearby. They wanted to support the front line, so they passed through here.
If there was a secret passage, it would make sense.
For a ninja proficient in earth release, digging a secret passage with Earth Release ninjutsu was an easy mission.
"That's right."
Ringo's complexion was a little better than before, but not as good as when Kiyoshi had used Dark Medical Ninjutsu to regulate her body.
The effect was constantly weakening.
"Keep leading the way."
Raiga signaled Ringo to continue walking.
He had wanted to bring more people, but Ringo said that too many people would attract attention and be easily discovered. This made sense.
But… it was also possible that Ringo was setting a trap to challenge his position.
So Raiga kept a close eye on things and secretly had some Kirigakure ninjas follow him from behind.
In Kirigakure, scheming and infighting happens almost every day.
Raiga was already used to this kind of life. He walked behind, sizing up Ringo's small body.
The sickly Ringo had pale skin. If she changed her hairstyle and let her brownish red hair fall down, she would look good.
Unfortunately, she was weighed down by her hairstyle.
Chi!
Suddenly, the sound of a kunai piercing through the air was heard.
Raiga dodged subconsciously, and the kunai with electric arcs grazed his ear.
"So it was a trap, Ringo."
Raiga's face turned cold, and he retreated a few steps with Body Flicker Technique and took out his twin swords.
Seeing this, Ringo's pale fingers fluttered like butterflies, quickly extracting chakra to form hand seals.
"Lightning Release: Electromagnetic Murder!"
Ringo quickly used the ninjutsu, and lightning emerged.
"Hmph."
Raiga snorted coldly, and the twin swords touched each other.
"Lightning Release: Lightning Ball!"
Condensed Lightning chakra gathered together, becoming a ball of lightning.
Crackle!
The two's electric currents collided, and a dazzling white light covered the area.
"Move!"
Raiga shouted.
However, before he could see the support from the Kirigakure squad, what responded to him was a blazing fire dragon.
Rumble!
The scorching high temperature of the flames made Raiga's pupils shrink.
Who is it?
Ringo had found other helpers.
Raiga's heart tightened. Not having time to think more, he immediately merged his twin swords and summoned lightning to attach to his body.
This was a special effect he had created by combining the twin swords to summon lightning, thereby creating a ninjutsu.
Named Lightning Strike Armor!
The flames instantly engulfed Raiga. Ringo on the opposite side was prepared and jumped away in advance, and also created a water wall in front with Water Release ninjutsu.
"Damn it!"
Raiga's face was gloomy and water was about to drip from it.
The time was too rushed, and he could only barely use Lightning Strike Armor, almost being roasted into a charred corpse by the flames.
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