radicalducati Chapter 432 What?! The Uchiha clan was wiped out too!!
Chapter 432 What?! The Uchiha clan was wiped out too!!
Chapter 432 What?! The Uchiha clan was wiped out too!!
“That’s right. Orochimaru did indeed defect from Konoha about two years later, and then, fourteen years later, he joined forces with Sunagakure to launch the Konoha Crush plan and kill the Third Hokage.” Ishikawa affirmed under the Fourth Hokage’s horrified gaze, then changed the subject, “However, this is what happened in our world, and it didn’t happen in your world.”
"We can't deny Orochimaru based on things that haven't happened yet. If he doesn't accept it, it will backfire and cause Konoha to lose fighting power. The right approach is to change Orochimaru and guide him to become one of our own."
"Furthermore, Orochimaru's strength and the prestige of the Sannin will become your political capital when he becomes the captain of the Anbu, Fourth Hokage, solidifying your position and enhancing your influence within the village."
As soon as Ishikawa finished speaking, the excited Fourth Hokage's eyes lit up.
That's right, that's it!
Even he himself didn't quite believe that Orochimaru would do something like this in the future. The person involved hadn't done anything yet, so he was definitely not convinced. Others wouldn't support him either; they would only think that he, the Fourth Hokage, was retaliating against a former rival.
If we can change Orochimaru's future, that would definitely be the best outcome for Konoha and for him!
“But can we really trust Orochimaru? That guy is…” Rin still questioned, about to bring up the fact that Orochimaru had developed the forbidden technique of immortality to persecute innocent people.
But she was stopped halfway through her sentence by Ishikawa's gaze. "I've already said, don't judge Orochimaru based on things that haven't happened yet. Don't worry, I'll make sure he stays in Konoha obediently!"
"The position of Dark Guard Captain is none other than his!!"
Ishikawa spoke with a resounding voice and a face full of confidence, instantly causing Nohara Rin to blush and nod in agreement.
This guy seems a little domineering today...
Yeah, he's also very confident and kind of handsome (???)
"Then I'll leave Lord Orochimaru's matter to you, Ishikawa. He'll be the new captain of the Anbu." The Fourth Hokage glanced at Rin, whose cheeks were slightly flushed and whose eyes were shining, and smiled gently as if he had noticed something.
Since this matter is beneficial to him and Konoha, why not agree?
"Since you, Eidai-nee, agree to this proposal, then we have to address the root issue." Seeing the Fourth Hokage's agreement, a cold glint flashed in Ishikawa's eyes, revealing his sharp edge.
If Danzo in this world could betray Orochimaru, why couldn't Orochimaru in the Third Shinobi World War III era betray Danzo first?
"Root?" The Fourth Hokage's breath hitched, his face full of surprise. Although he was also somewhat disgusted by Danzo and Root's ways, as the Third Hokage said, Root had indeed helped Konoha bear a lot of darkness.
Once Orochimaru becomes the captain of the Anbu, along with his teacher Jiraiya and Rin's master Tsunade, he will have a strong advantage and suppressing Danzo will be no problem.
But it seems Ishikawa's intention is...
"Yes, Danzo must die! Root will be reorganized into the Root Research Institute, and returned to the Anbu under Orochimaru's management." Ishikawa nodded emphatically, his killing intent palpable.
The shadow of the pot will cause endless trouble if it is not eliminated, so how could he let it go unchecked?
Besides, how can he make room for Orochimaru to conduct scientific research if he doesn't die?
"Why? I need a reason! A reason that convinces me and everyone else!!"
The fourth generation hesitated for a moment before asking directly, because he couldn't kill a high-ranking elder just because of Ishikawa's words, even if he was from an opposing faction.
This was his bottom line as the Fourth Hokage!
"He assassinated the Uchiha clan to steal their Sharingan and transplant it into himself, and he conducted unauthorized live experiments for the purpose of Wood Release. I wonder if that's enough?"
"If that's not enough, what if someone causes the Uchiha clan to be wiped out in the future because of their own selfishness? Would that be enough of a loss?"
"And after your death, your assassination attempt on the Third Hokage in an attempt to seize the Fifth Hokage position—is that enough?"
"He stood idly by while the village was attacked several times, and even plotted to assassinate the Fifth Hokage, Kakashi. Is that enough?!"
"If Danzo doesn't die, we can't continue cooperating. This concerns the future of both worlds, and the consequences are far-reaching..."
In an instant, as Ishikawa repeatedly asked if it was enough and gave his final summary, the Fourth Generation was struck dumb as if by lightning.
"The Uchiha clan was wiped out??"
That's the Uchiha, a powerful clan in Konoha, the ones who joined forces with the Senju to create Konoha...
Although the Uchiha clan had its problems, the massacre of the clan was too cruel for both the village and the Uchiha clan!
No, if Danzo ordered the Uchiha clan to be wiped out, then why would Sasuke still be a Jonin of Konoha, and even represent Konoha on extremely dangerous S-rank missions?
"I need to know the reason for the Uchiha clan's annihilation! And everything about Sasuke and the missions he carried out! Were you deceiving that child and sending him to his death??" After a pause, the Fourth Hokage stared at Ishikawa and said solemnly, word by word.
He now finally understood why Ishikawa and Rin were so careful in protecting the secret of the time-space intersection; the information about the future was simply more and more terrifying than the last.
Any one of these things, if it gets out, will cause a shock in Konoha, and could even cause Konoha, which has just experienced a war, to split up, fall into internal strife and be destroyed!
"The reason for the Uchiha clan's annihilation..." Ishikawa met the Fourth Hokage's gaze calmly and spoke eloquently.
"The reason is nothing more than a decision-making error. The Second Hokage bound the Uchiha, who should have been a fighting clan, to the village to work as police officers. As the conflict between the villagers and the Uchiha intensified, these negative emotions eventually evolved into the Uchiha's dissatisfaction with the village, and they attempted to gain more political capital from higher levels."
"But the village has always suppressed and guarded against the Uchiha, keeping them firmly within the guard unit and preventing them from advancing further. This contradiction eventually accumulated and turned into mutual antagonism."
"When the village is strong, it can suppress the Uchiha, but when it is weak, the Uchiha will feel that there is an opportunity to seize power through a coup!"
"If we could free the Uchiha from the constraints of the security force and distribute them among various departments and teams to carry out missions as normal ninjas, thus dividing and disintegrating them, the outcome might be very different!"
"But unfortunately, neither the village leaders here nor in our Konoha have the courage to do that."
"They feared the power of the Uchiha clan, which ultimately led to the tragedy of the Uchiha's massacre! As for Sasuke?"
At this point, Ishikawa's expression turned serious as he stared intently at the Fourth Hokage. "That mission concerns the safety of the Uchiha clan and the world. Sasuke must go, and only he has a chance of succeeding."
"Besides, Sasuke is Kakashi-sensei's disciple and my junior brother. Why would we lie to him and send him to his death?"
"Sasuke has his own reasons for going! He is also a Konoha ninja who inherited the Will of Fire, and he has something to protect!!"
"The Will of Fire..." the Fourth Hokage muttered unconsciously, his eyes flickering, still immersed in Ishikawa's advice on dealing with the Uchiha.
This method seems to work for him!
"So, in which year did I die? What exactly happened at that time?"
After a moment of silence, the Fourth Generation suddenly snapped out of his daze and looked at Ishikawa with a mixture of trepidation and complexity before slowly speaking.
"Kushina, is everything alright...?"