Uchiha Yoichi turned his head and saw Tsunade: "Oh, it's Lady Tsunade. What's up?"
"Tsk, what's wrong with your voice? Do you need me to treat it?"
Tsunade looked at the note, clicked her tongue, and said, then glanced at Uchiha Yoichi and noticed that several bandaged areas on his body were likely burns. If money isn't an issue, he should recover in two days.
"No need, I'll be fine in a few days. However, Lady Tsunade, you've caused me quite some trouble."
"Kid, how did I cause you trouble?"
Tsunade immediately crossed her arms and said to Uchiha Yoichi with dissatisfaction, "Are you blaming me because you're still bitter about last time?"
"I only told you about my Lightning Release Chakra Mode nin-taijutsu, but lately, rumors about me abandoning my teammates have spread fiercely. It's because Root is trying to obtain the Lightning Release Chakra Mode, so they're pushing it secretly."
"By the way, these injuries were also caused by Root Ninja. They came to threaten me, wanting me to hand over the ninjutsu and join Root. In exchange, they'd squash the rumors; thanks for being the informer, Lady Tsunade."
After stuffing the note into Tsunade's hands, Uchiha Yoichi turned and left, followed by two members of the Security Team.
"It had to do with me?"
Tsunade saw what was written on the note and suddenly recalled mentioning this to the old man. Her intent was to have him check if he wasn't a spy.
How did it connect to demanding ninjutsu?
When it came to spreading rumors, Tsunade really wasn't aware. She had just gambled away all her money two days ago and came to Konoha Hospital today to find a few people who hadn't shed blood to treat and earn some medical fees.
Since she seldom strolled down the streets, how could she know about such gossip? People at the casino wouldn't gossip about ninja matters.
"That guy Danzo..."
Tsunade furrowed her embroidered brows, biting her fingernail. Given her impression of Danzo, he'd indeed be capable of such a thing; but she only told the old man for intelligence verification.
"No way, why blame me? Clearly, it's Danzo's doing!"
Feeling annoyed, Tsunade left Konoha Hospital directly and headed towards the Hokage Building. Even though she resented Uchiha Yoichi, the wicked brat, why should she take the fall for Danzo?
She didn't even care about the Lightning Release Chakra Mode, not mentioning its difficulty in training, it would also incite hatred from Hidden Cloud Ninja.
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"Mr. Yoichi, how's your injury?"
Uchiha Masato asked, having come under his father's orders to deliver something and improve relations with Uchiha Yoichi.
Uchiha Yoichi replied, "It's not a big problem. I'll go to Konoha Hospital for treatment tomorrow, and I'll be fine."
"My father learned that Mr. Yoichi's Sharingan has become Two-Tomoe, so he specifically sent me to deliver a few genjutsu. If Mr. Yoichi has any questions, feel free to visit my home anytime."
Uchiha Masato placed four scrolls on the table -- all were illusion techniques that Sharingan could perform. Learning them would be incredibly useful against opponents.
Dojutsu Type Genjutsu differs from ordinary illusions; ordinarily, they can't be dispelled by oneself. Thus, in the Ninja World, the Uchiha established a reputation: 'One-on-one, flee without question; two-on-one, attack from behind.'
If you face an Uchiha with an open Sharingan, if you're alone, you should turn and run.
Unless you avoid making eye contact with your opponent, but doing so makes it almost impossible to watch their upper body. How can you fight like that?
"Senior Masato, please express my gratitude to Elder Kenji. Thanks to him for all the help this time."
Uchiha Yoichi didn't hold back, accepting the Second Elder's goodwill outright. If Uchiha Fugaku were also so intent on rallying clan members, there wouldn't be a division between Radicals and Doves; they'd all be the Clan Leader's faction.
"Mr. Yoichi, then take care and rest well. I'll take my leave now. If you need anything, feel free to visit my home or the Security Team to find me."
Uchiha Masato nodded and said, then left Uchiha Yoichi's house.
After he left, Uchiha Yoichi began to examine the four illusion scrolls.
There was a Sharingan Genjutsu construction insight, Demonic Illusion: Shackling Stakes Jutsu, Demonic Illusion: Shiranui, and one unnamed but requires three seals to activate and has a time limit.
This illusion was personally marked by Uchiha Kenji as forbidden unless in a life-and-death situation!
"Is this Izanagi? Why did the Second Elder hand me such a forbidden technique?"
Upon seeing the unnamed illusion, Uchiha Yoichi suddenly thought of the Uchiha clan's forbidden technique. Its effect and the needed seals matched his impression precisely.
"Is this to keep me safe in case of an accident, granting me this forbidden technique for self-preservation? Tsk, such a gesture of care, could Uchiha Fugaku learn a bit?"
This forbidden technique supposedly mastered by none. But it's obvious that couldn't be the case; sacrificing one Sharingan for a life, the Uchiha clan aren't foolish. Important clan members must have preserved this forbidden technique.
Uchiha Yoichi secured the scrolls, planning to find time to learn them gradually.
Having strong backing feels great; whether Uchiha Kenji harbors ideas or expectations for him, the protection and cultivation surpass Uchiha Fugaku.
Meanwhile.
Uchiha Fugaku was summoned to the Hokage Office again. This time, it wasn't just Sarutobi Hiruzen; the other three advisory elders were also present.
Upon arrival, Uchiha Fugaku learned that Uchiha Yoichi had caused trouble again, this time targeting the Root Ninja.
According to Danzo, Root Ninja wanted to invite Uchiha Yoichi to investigate the rumor issue, but Uchiha Yoichi directly attacked them, injuring Danzo's aides.
This marked Uchiha Yoichi's second time assaulting fellow village ninja, as per the Will of Fire, such actions are absolutely forbidden.
Sarutobi Hiruzen looked slightly displeased but still said, "Fugaku, I know you're busy leading the clan while managing the Security Team, and such little matters might slip your attention. However, I hope you can advise Yoichi; ninjas in the same village are family, after all, this isn't good..."
Danzo immediately protested loudly, "Hiruzen, how can you overlook this? This is an assault on fellow village ninja..."
"Danzo, let Fugaku handle this matter; he is the captain of the Security Team. You don't need to interfere."
"Hiruzen..."
Sarutobi Hiruzen set down his pipe to interrupt: "Enough, this matter is settled. Danzo, I am the Hokage!"
'Then why summon me? Just to reprimand your Hokage Assistant?!'
Danzo's expression turned icy, striking his cane hard: "Hiruzen, you'll regret this."
With that, Danzo left with a cold face.
Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu didn't say much, merely left with a remark, "Hiruzen, you take care of this."
"Fugaku, you may go back now."
"Understood, Lord Hokage. Please be assured."
Uchiha Fugaku slightly bowed his head in assurance, then also exited the Hokage Building.