Chapter 64 Fugaku's shock, father and son's suspicion, Konoha shakes, go see Kabuto Yakush
Chapter 64 Fugaku's shock, father and son's suspicion, Konoha shakes, go see Kabuto Yakush
"Kamizuki, are you alright?" Fugaku Uchiha looked at the mess in the field, with Kamui standing alone in the center.
His heart was in his throat. He rushed over to check on her carefully, his gaze quickly sweeping over Shen Yue's slightly torn clan clothes and the possible locations of injury. He found that Shen Yue's breathing was steady and she had not suffered any major injuries, and he breathed a heavy sigh of relief.
The worry and anxiety on his face had turned into a sense of relief and relief.
"Kamizuki! What happened? That commotion was too loud!" Fugaku's voice was filled with undisguised concern.
Before we knew it.
He already attaches great importance to the young geniuses in this clan.
At this moment, Shisui and Itachi, who had been in the Anbu and were ordered to monitor the Uchiha clan's territory, rushed to the scene immediately because of the earth-shattering explosion and chakra fluctuations.
They wore dark masks, their presence was concealed, and their speed was astonishing, allowing them to arrive at the battle site with pinpoint accuracy.
Their actions caught Fugaku's attention.
"Wow, that's fast. Could it be that Shisui and Itachi are also spying on the Uchiha clan?"
"You're letting us Uchiha people monitor the Uchiha clan? Is this how the village trusts us?!"
Fugaku caught a glimpse of the two out of the corner of his eye, and his heart sank slightly. He knew that the village's surveillance of the Uchiha had never been relaxed, and might even have become more stringent due to the Uchiha's large-scale training in the past.
However, he remained calm and did not reveal that the two were spying on the Uchiha.
At this sensitive time, a direct confrontation would be detrimental to the family.
What's more, among them are his own son and the strongest genius in the clan.
"Clan Chief Fugaku, Shingetsu, what exactly happened here?" Shisui spoke first, his voice calm through the mask, but a hint of concern could be faintly heard.
"What terrifying destructive power!" Itachi stood aside, silently observing the scene. His gaze, hidden behind his mask, quickly swept over Kamizuki, Fugaku, and the traces of the battle. His emotions were churning and very complicated.
"It was Orochimaru, an S-rank rogue ninja from Konoha, one of the legendary Sannin. He infiltrated Konoha and for some reason came after me, but I've already repelled him." Shingetsu skipped over the details and gave a brief explanation.
"What? You actually defeated Orochimaru?" Shen Yue exclaimed upon hearing that he had defeated Orochimaru.
Shisui, Itachi, and Fugaku were all taken aback, their faces showing disbelief.
"I never expected that you, Shingetsu, would grow to this level!" Shisui's brows furrowed beneath his mask. He knew that Shingetsu was strong, highly talented, and progressing rapidly, but his opponent was Orochimaru, a renowned figure with unfathomable strength!
If what Shenyue said is true.
That can only mean that Shen Yue's strength has increased significantly in the past few days since she fought with him.
"You defeated Orochimaru, so just how much has your strength increased?" Itachi felt a shock. He had heard of Orochimaru's strength, but Kamizuki was actually able to fight against him and force him to retreat.
It can only be said that Shenyue's strength has improved terrifyingly during this period.
But at the same time, a deeper sense of worry and confusion washed over him.
With such immense power, where will the relationship between Shingetsu and the village lead?
He felt that he could no longer see the Divine Moon clearly.
Itachi fell silent again.
"You defeated Orochimaru. As expected of a genius of my Uchiha clan, Kamizuki, you are even more outstanding than I thought!" Fugaku was initially shocked but then delighted. He was shocked that someone like Orochimaru would infiltrate Konoha to attack Kamizuki, but delighted that Kamizuki was unharmed and that his strength had become so formidable.
His gaze toward Shenyue was filled with indescribable satisfaction and pride.
After all, the other party is one of the legendary Sannin.
Then, Shisui and Itachi exchanged a glance, both realizing the seriousness of the situation.
An S-rank rogue ninja infiltrated Konoha and attacked the village's ninjas, which constitutes a major security incident.
Shisui said in a deep voice, "Orochimaru infiltrated Konoha and attacked the ninjas. This matter must be reported to the Third Hokage immediately!"
Itachi nodded in agreement: "Yes, it must be reported immediately."
"Father, we'll be leaving now. Please preserve all evidence of the scene; the Third Hokage might want to see it!"
"Okay, don't worry!" Fugaku nodded.
Having received Fugaku's reply, Shisui and Itachi immediately flew away.
"Sigh, Shisui, Itachi, I hope you remember that no matter what, when reporting, you must prioritize the interests of the clan!" Fugaku glanced at their departing figures, his heart filled with mixed emotions.
"Father!" Itachi paused almost imperceptibly as he left, a flicker of conflict and pain flashing in his eyes beneath the mask.
On one hand, there were the village duties he had to fulfill and his loyalty to the Hokage; on the other hand, there were his father's instructions and the interests of his family. This caused the scales in his heart to sway violently once again.
In the end, he didn't say anything more.
Still together with Shisui, they quickly headed towards the Hokage Building.
"Clan leader, don't worry, I'm still here in the clan!" Shen Yue sighed inwardly upon witnessing the scene of father and son distrusting each other, and also spoke to comfort them.
"Itachi wasn't like this before!" Fugaku said expressionlessly.
He then personally escorted Shenyue back to her home.
Throughout the journey, his expression was serious, and he repeatedly instructed, "Shingetsu, you must be extra careful during this time. Orochimaru acts strangely and is vengeful. If he makes a mistake this time, there's no guarantee he won't do it again. I will increase the number of people patrolling the clan training grounds, and you must also remain vigilant at home."
"Don't worry, clan leader!" Shen Yue could sense the concern and worry in Fu Yue's tone. He nodded, indicating that he would be careful.
After Fugaku left with a heavy heart,
Shen Yue sat alone in the room, his Sharingan flickering faintly in the darkness.
He recalled the scene of his fight with Orochimaru just now, and suddenly, his eyes widened.
"Orochimaru is inherently suspicious. He must have been wondering why I seemed to know exactly when he arrived, and even had him lying in wait," Shingetsu muttered to himself. "He definitely wants Kabuto Yakushi!"
Thinking of this, Shen Yue's eyes sharpened.
Kabuto Yakushi is now an important intelligence assistant and a key part of his future plans, and he cannot afford to lose him.
Then, Shenyue moved swiftly and left home without a sound.
He needed to find Kabuto to check on his condition and plan the next steps. Perhaps, he also needed to see Orochimaru one more time.
The headquarters of Roots, in a dark, secret room.
Danzo was listening to his subordinates' urgent report when he heard that a violent explosion and battle had occurred in the direction of the Uchiha clan's training grounds, and that Orochimaru and Uchiha Shingetsu were fighting. He also heard that Uchiha Fugaku and the Anbu members Shisui and Itachi had arrived at the scene. At first, a look of surprise flashed in his one eye, which then turned into a raging fire of anger.
"Damn Orochimaru!" Danzo cursed inwardly, slamming his cane heavily on the ground. "That madman! How dare he cause such a commotion within Konoha at this critical juncture! Does he think Konoha isn't chaotic enough already?!" Orochimaru's unauthorized actions disrupted many of his secret plans and might even attract the Third Hokage's thorough investigation of the village's security, making his actions even more inconvenient.
Immediately afterwards, his subordinate added, "According to observation, Uchiha Kamizuki seems to be unharmed and has been escorted home by Uchiha Fugaku."
"What?! That brat Shingetsu is unharmed?! Is there no justice in this world?!" Danzo was even more enraged upon hearing this, his facial muscles twitching slightly from suppressed rage. Had Orochimaru failed? Or had he never intended to kill him in the first place?
Either way, it means that Shen Yue has escaped another crisis targeting him, and may even become more famous as a result!
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