In the Land of Fire, Konohagakure. After the disaster of the Chunin Exams, Konoha was rapidly entering a period of reconstruction. Many new buildings and shops gradually appeared on Konoha's ruins, and villagers were slowly building their own new homes.
Although the residential and commercial areas were gradually being rebuilt, the most troublesome part was the Hokage Rock. The One-Tails, which was being manipulated at the time, directly flattened it with a Tailed Beast Ball. The Hokage Rock was colossal in size, and its reconstruction would require a great number of ninjas. Furthermore, its shape was extremely intricate, so construction had been delayed until now.
In the Hokage's office within the Hokage Building, Tsunade, who had become the Fifth Hokage, sat quietly at her desk. Her golden hair was tied back in a ponytail, and a large, domineering 'Gambling' character was emblazoned on the back of her green overcoat. At this moment, she was quietly looking at the documents before her.
"Iwagakure and Kumogakure have begun to stir. Their target seems to be that Sakura Ninja Village," Tsunade muttered to herself. As she spoke of the village called Sakura Ninja Village, Tsunade's brows immediately furrowed slightly, and she couldn't help but bite her lip.
During the Chunin Exams, apart from Orochimaru and Deidara, the rogue ninja from Iwagakure, the main culprit who destroyed Konohagakure was Uchiha Madara. The son of the great Uchiha clan ninja who defected from Konoha over ten years ago, Uchiha Obito, not only massacred a large number of Konoha ninjas but also directly destroyed the Hokage Rock, Konoha's spiritual symbol. Now, it could be said that he was irreconcilable with Konoha.
According to intelligence from Sunagakure, Uchiha Madara was the leader of Sakura Ninja Village. He was the First Sakura Kage. During the Chunin Exams, Uchiha Madara and Deidara also infiltrated Konoha by posing as Chunin Exam genin. This was clearly an intentional leak of information.
Afterward, Konoha had wanted to seek revenge on Sakura Ninja Village, but due to the village's destruction, a large number of ninja casualties, and countless injured ninja, Konoha's foundation had been shaken. So, at present, it seemed willing but powerless.
However, Konoha and Sunagakure seemed to have reached an alliance and did not leak the information that Uchiha Madara was the leader of Sakura Ninja Village. This was why the current situation with Iwagakure and Kumogakure stirring was happening.
If Iwagakure and Kumogakure knew that the leader of Sakura Ninja Village was Uchiha Madara, the one who manipulated the Tailed Beasts to destroy Konoha, then they would absolutely not act rashly. That was why Konoha and Sunagakure had not spread this information, because they knew that Kumogakure and Iwagakure had long been eyeing Sakura Ninja Village like a tiger watches its prey.
If Kumogakure, Iwagakure, and Sakura Ninja Village were to go to war, regardless of who won or lost, it would be extremely beneficial to Konoha and Sunagakure. If Kumogakure and Iwagakure won, it would certainly be a Pyrrhic victory. The price they paid would absolutely be enormous, not only consuming a large amount of their power but also helping Konoha avenge itself.
Of course, it wouldn't matter if they lost either. Kumogakure and Iwagakure would definitely be severely wounded, and their power weakened. This would also be good news for Konoha, which was currently in a weakened state. After all, Iwagakure and Kumogakure were no good birds themselves.
Tsunade sat in the Hokage's seat, quietly pondering. At this moment, Homura Mitokado and Koharu Utatane, the two Hokage advisors, had already arrived in Tsunade's office. Tsunade had already noticed them, but she didn't say anything, as she didn't have much affection for these two old fellows.
Slowly putting down the documents, Tsunade turned her head and spoke faintly to the two: "Having left Konoha for so many years, it seems this village has experienced many things I don't know about. Uchiha Madara, as a member of the Uchiha clan, why would he attack Konoha? I presume you two are very clear on this. Please tell me the specific reason. And also, don't think that just because I haven't returned to the village for so many years, I know nothing." Tsunade said in a deep voice to the two advisors.
Homura Mitokado and Koharu Utatane's expressions immediately changed upon hearing this. They were indeed clear about the matter, and they were also participants in it. However, for Konoha, this was a scandalous affair that couldn't see the light of day. To be honest, they truly didn't want to bring it up.
But Tsunade was clearly not someone who could be easily fooled. Furthermore, Tsunade was the granddaughter of the First Hokage, a princess of the Senju clan, so she was quite clear about some hidden matters.
"Sigh," Koharu Utatane let out a heavy sigh, exchanged a glance with Homura Mitokado, nodded, and then began to speak: "Since you want to know, then I'll tell you. Konoha also has fault in this matter, but this absolutely cannot be the reason for him to attack or even destroy Konoha. As Hokage, you absolutely cannot forgive his crimes." Homura Mitokado spoke in a deep voice.
Tsunade's eyes narrowed slightly. Since even a stubborn old fossil like Homura Mitokado said such words, it meant Konoha had indeed done something wrong. "Oh, then what exactly was it? Tell me about it." Tsunade said in a deep voice.
At this moment, in the alien dimension, Sasuke quietly looked at the scroll in the ancient and solemn sacrificial altar before him. The bloodline within his body seemed to begin to boil.
"It can actually make one's bloodline respond. What exactly is this scroll...?" Sasuke walked forward slowly, with a somewhat agitated heart.
Coming before the altar, Sasuke carefully extended his hand. After all, he couldn't be sure if there were other traps here. He slowly gripped the scroll on the ancient wooden stand. Nothing happened, and Sasuke breathed a slight sigh of relief, then slowly picked up the scroll.
Untying the thin rope that bound the scroll, Sasuke slowly opened it. Sasuke just slowly read it. Time slowly passed like this. "This, this is...!!! " Sasuke's face suddenly changed dramatically, and he stared in shock at the content within the scroll.
"The Uzumaki clan actually has such a thing. If it's true, then the Uzumaki clan is definitely not just a clan skilled in sealing. Then why was the Uzumaki clan annihilated back then!?!?" Sasuke muttered to himself.
🚨 Note : Consider to Support this Story on Patreon.com/Flokixy to access +300 advance Chapters & 2 Chapters Daily and To Support The Daily Update