No one else showed up until the construction team left at noon.
Kawaki and his group then left. After having a meal, they came back to the same spot again.
"What the hell are the Uchiha up to?"
Tsunade had been thinking about the self - orchestrated scheme of the Uchiha clan but couldn't come up with an answer.
"Don't overthink it. I'll take you to find out tonight."
Kawaki's confident look calmed Tsunade down, but she didn't know that the more skillful one is, the bolder one gets, and tonight might be different from what she expected.
At the location of the Root ninjas, it was in a total mess.
Only one of the six Root ninjas was still struggling on the verge of death and was seriously injured.
The other five were lying on the ground, lifeless.
"You of the Senju clan are acting like this."
"Aren't you afraid that my Root will report this to the Third Hokage?"
This Root ninja still tried to threaten the black - robed man in front of him with words.
"The land was authorized by the Third Hokage. What's the meaning of your Root sneaking around?"
"Besides, if you can't go back, who will know that I killed you?"
Saying that, the black - robed man was about to get close and deliver a fatal blow.
In the distance, there was a sound of a large group of people approaching. The Root ninja's face behind the mask showed a look of joy.
He was saved.
"Damn it."
Fugaku, as if possessed by an excellent actor, cursed under his breath and left immediately without any hesitation.
The Root ninja who had survived the disaster never thought that this Senju clan member had plenty of time to kill him before leaving.
After Fugaku left, a Uchiha Jonin ninja arrived with dozens of people.
They saw the bodies lying on the ground and the last one still alive.
"I heard the commotion here and came over. I was on my way to the construction site."
"What kind of people did you meet?"
The Jonin's words were full of obvious loopholes. He was too eager to explain. Fortunately, the survivor at this moment had no intention of thinking.
"I encountered members of the Senju clan."
"They're so hateful. I'll take you back."
The Uchiha Jonin ninja picked up the Root ninja regardless of the bloodstains and left. The remaining Uchiha clan members also dispersed.
They never really planned to go to the construction site. They were just putting on a big show.
After the Root ninja was sent to the base, the Uchiha Jonin ninja left with a smile.
"What's up with Tanzō and the Root faction? Aren't they just pawns in the hands of my Uchiha clan?"
Tanzō arranged for medical ninjas to keep the ninja alive. His expression was full of anger.
Six people went out and only one came back. Was it easy for him to train these people?
"What happened?"
The anger in his voice was undisguised.
"I encountered members of the Senju clan. I was the only one left and was saved by the timely - arriving Uchiha."
"The Senju clan members were scared away by the large group of people."
"The Uchiha invited you to question the construction team together tomorrow."
"First, Uchiha clan members were injured, and five of my Root ninjas died."
"Even if we take this matter to the Third Hokage, we're in the right."
The Root ninja gritted his teeth against the pain and told Tanzō everything he'd experienced and what the Jonin who brought him back had said.
"Even if it's the teacher's clan, they can't bully me like this."
Tanzō didn't suspect anything at this time and had completely fallen into the Uchiha clan leader's plan.
He'll probably get into trouble at the construction site tomorrow.
"Take him down to heal his wounds."
In the end, Tanzō refrained from killing anyone to vent his anger. Every Root ninja was cultivated by him with great effort.
Just wait until tomorrow, and he will surely kill someone to vent his anger. So what if it's the Senju clan?
This is also a good opportunity to settle the matter with the hospital once and for all.
Tanzō couldn't help but think of Kawaki again. The hook on his throat seemed still vivid in his mind.
If he really runs into Kawaki tomorrow, he'll have to let the Uchiha take the lead.
At this time, Kawaki didn't think there would be any trouble today. He looked lazy.
If it weren't for Tsunade being by his side, he would probably have gone home.
Finally, when the construction team got off work, Kawaki stood up and stretched.
"Time to call it a day."
After a few leaps, he disappeared from their sight.
After dinner, Tsunade and Kawaki sat facing each other in the martial arts training hall.
Sakumo and Natsuki had their own things to do and didn't want to disturb them.
"Kawaki-kun, where are you going to take me later?"
Tsunade couldn't wait any longer, and Kawaki hadn't told her the destination.
"The Uchiha clan's land."
Kawaki sipped his tea and looked at the moonlight as if he were talking about something unimportant.
"What?"
Tsunade stood up in surprise.
"The Uchiha clan isn't a place you can just go to. Do you know how many people are in their clan?"
Tsunade obviously didn't approve of this plan. Going to the Uchiha clan's land might end up being life - threatening.
Moreover, the Uchiha has always been a sensitive topic among the higher - ups in Konoha.
"Don't worry. I've got my reasons for taking you there."
"With the Flying Raijin, I can guarantee our safety."
Kawaki was confident. Even without the Flying Raijin, the Uchiha without the Mangekyō Sharingan couldn't stop him.
Seeing Kawaki so determined, Tsunade calmed down. If safety was guaranteed, it wouldn't hurt to venture into the Uchiha clan.
The moon hung higher and higher. Kawaki thought it was about time.
"Let's go."
He put his right hand on Tsunade's shoulder, and the two disappeared instantly.
When Tsunade came to her senses again, they were already on the branch where they had been lurking during the day.
Looking at Kawaki with a calm expression, she was shocked. He had an incredibly large Chakra Reserves Amount.
"Let's go. We'll go straight over."
Tsunade thought Kawaki would hide their figures, but he actually took her openly to the Uchiha clan's land.
They were stopped by a ninja.
"Kawaki Hatake and Tsunade - hime are here to visit the Uchiha clan leader. Please inform him."
Before the Uchiha ninja could say a word, Kawaki introduced himself.
"Wait a moment."
The Uchiha ninja looked unfriendly and sized Tsunade up and down several times. He wondered what their long - standing enemies were up to.
But it wasn't his business to worry about. He turned around and went to the clan leader's house to report.
The clan leader, who hadn't gone to rest yet, was also very puzzled. He called Fugaku.
The two had a discussion in the quiet room. If they didn't receive them, it might damage the Uchiha's reputation.
They prepared tea and asked the reporting ninja to go and bring them in.
Kawaki and Tsunade didn't say a word along the way.
They followed the guiding ninja directly to the quiet room of the clan leader's house and saw the Uchiha clan leader and Fugaku.
"Oh, it's you?"
As soon as Kawaki entered the room, he saw Fugaku glaring at him and said with a smile.
"Humph~ Fugaku Uchiha pays his respects to Lady Tsunade."
As the designated heir of a great clan, Fugaku had such magnanimity.
Kawaki's eyes flashed with a strange look. So this guy is Itachi and Sasuke's father?
His strength is quite ordinary.
"Tsunade pays her respects to the Uchiha clan leader."
Tsunade maintained the proper courtesy.
Kawaki simply sat down and poured himself a cup of tea. His behavior was even more arrogant.
The old - fox (Fugaku)'s displeasure was clearly visible in his eyes, yet he held it back.
Tsunade also sat down beside Kawaki.
"I wonder what brings you two to my Uchiha clan at this late hour?"
The clan leader spoke first. Fugaku stared fixedly at Kawaki, afraid that he might do something dangerous.
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