Chapter 48: These Scum Deserve to Die
Inside the Uchiha clan ancestral shrine, the clan emblem on the wall looked particularly solemn under the dim light.
Uchiha Sanpō's fingers stroked the kunai at his waist.
His voice was deliberately lowered, yet it could not hide the sharpness within: "Elder Yadai, I've found some interesting things."
Uchiha Yadai slowly put down the scroll in his hand. The sheepskin paper rubbed against the wooden tabletop, producing a soft rustling sound.
His fingers lightly tapped the edge of the scroll, revealing the unrest in his heart.
Uchiha Sanpō pushed a document across the table: "Hiruzen Sarutobi's so-called 'installment payments' is nothing but a trap. They emptied the village's treasury long ago, just waiting for Clan Head Fugaku to take over and carry this black pot."
Uchiha Yadai's fingers trembled slightly when they touched the document.
When he clearly saw the numbers—3,823 fallen ninjas, 598 severely wounded, and a compensation shortfall of 17.68 billion ryō—
The teacup in his hand shattered. Scalding tea splashed onto the table: "These… parasites! How dare they use the blood and sweat money of our dead comrades…"
Uchiha Sanpō's Three Tomoe Sharingan flickered with a bloody red light in the shadows: "Since the other side has already made their move, we should counterattack. I suggest we uproot Konoha's Root and Danzō Shimura, expose their darkness to the public, and clear the obstacles for Clan Head Fugaku to become Hokage."
Uchiha Yadai's neck veins bulged, and the anger in his eyes almost materialized: "Sanpō, what's your plan?"
Uchiha Sanpō's eyes were ice-cold, his voice terrifyingly calm: "Many Root members are war orphans. Their parents died fighting for Konoha, yet their children not only received no compensation but were forcibly recruited into Root at the age of 5 or 6. According to the intelligence I gathered, since Hiruzen Sarutobi took over as Hokage, a total of 1,432 children were sent into Root. But the current number of Root members is only about 100 or so. In other words: Root's casualty rate exceeds 90%."
Uchiha Ryūka suddenly slammed his fist into a pillar and roared in fury: "These scum deserve to die!"
Uchiha Sanpō deliberately paused for a moment, observing everyone's reactions, then continued: "I also discovered that Root has been secretly researching Hashirama cells. Danzō Shimura's right arm not only received Hashirama cell transplants—he even transplanted several Three Tomoe Sharingan. The right eye wrapped in bandages also has a transplanted Three Tomoe Sharingan."
Uchiha Yadai abruptly stood up and slammed the table. The tea set on the table rattled loudly.
His Sharingan activated uncontrollably, the three tomoe spinning wildly: "Damn it! They even dare to secretly assassinate our Uchiha clansmen! What else wouldn't they dare to do! Danzō Shimura must die!"
Uchiha Ukon's voice carried confusion: "Wait, when outsiders transplant our Uchiha's Sharingan, they can't close it and it continuously consumes chakra. Why would Danzō transplant so many Sharingan?"
Uchiha Sanpō sighed softly: "Because he learned our Uchiha's forbidden technique—Izanagi! And Hashirama cells produce massive amounts of chakra with extremely strong devouring properties, so he can only suppress it by transplanting Three Tomoe Sharingan!"
Uchiha Yadai paced back and forth inside the shrine. His footsteps sounded especially clear in the quiet space. His right hand was already pressed on his ninja pouch—this was his habitual action when preparing to act.
"Damn it, damn it, Danzō Shimura must die. Sanpō, tell us quickly—how do we deal with Danzō and Root!"
Uchiha Sanpō's fingers lightly tapped the tabletop, the rhythm steady as if calculating something.
"We can promise that after Clan Head Fugaku becomes the Fourth Hokage, we'll give the Hyūga clan a Konoha advisor position in exchange for their cooperation in surrounding and annihilating Root. After all, their Byakugan can see through everything. Also, since Root now has someone who can use Wood Release, I still need to contact the Senju clan. Although they don't have many people, their influence is considerable. Let them participate as well."
Uchiha Ryūka suddenly interjected: "Root actually managed to create Wood Release. How strong is that person?"
Uchiha Sanpō smiled faintly and said: "Don't worry, that person is only 9 years old right now, at jōnin level. His real combat strength is a bit weaker than Hatake Kakashi."
Uchiha Ryūka's shoulders visibly relaxed: "That's good then."
Uchiha Yadai walked back to his seat and slowly sat down.
His eyes narrowed slightly, his voice turning cold and decisive: "Sanpō, when do you plan to start the operation?"
Uchiha Sanpō stood up, both hands pressing on the table, and said solemnly: "I'll go contact the Hyūga and Senju clans shortly. I need Ukon to make flyers with Root's information and Danzō's crimes."
Uchiha Ukon suddenly protested: "You want me to do the grunt work? I refuse. I want to attack the Root base."
Uchiha Yadai shot him a single glance. Ukon immediately deflated like a punctured balloon.
"I understand… I'll go print the flyers…"
Seeing Uchiha Ukon's dejected look, Uchiha Sanpō smiled and said: "Tonight we'll capture Danzō Shimura. Let Ryūka lead the team, cooperate with the Hyūga and Senju, and attack the Root base in the Forest of Death. After success, send the signal for help. I want the people of Konoha to walk into the Root base and see for themselves what Root has been doing."
Upon hearing this, Uchiha Yadai suddenly stood up.
He looked at everyone with firm eyes, his voice turning ice-cold and bone-piercing: "I have only one demand… Even if Hiruzen Sarutobi personally tries to stop us, Danzō Shimura must die."
Uchiha Sanpō nodded with a solemn expression: "Danzō Shimura must die, and Root must be exposed. I want to nail the names of Hiruzen Sarutobi and those higher-ups onto Konoha's pillar of shame."
A short while later, Uchiha Sanpō walked out of Hyūga Hiashi's house with a pleased expression. It seemed the negotiation had gone very well.
Next, he headed toward the Senju clan grounds.
Senju Akaki's voice trembled: "What… say that again?"
Uchiha Sanpō said calmly: "Root's Hashirama cell living experiments have already succeeded. 9 years old, male. Before entering Root, his name was Yamato."
Senju Akaki's chakra leaked out uncontrollably, causing the table to shake: "That's… my nephew… he disappeared from the village three years ago… I never expected he was sent to Root."
Uchiha Sanpō remained silent at the right moment, giving him time to digest the information.
"Conditions?" Senju Akaki finally spoke, his voice hoarse.
"Tonight, your Senju clan must also send people to assist us and the Hyūga in attacking the Root base. After success, the child will be returned to the Senju clan. Of course, I hope the Senju clan will support our Clan Head Fugaku in becoming the Fourth Hokage."
Senju Akaki's shoulders trembled slightly. It took him a long time to calm down: "Tonight, forty Senju clansmen will cooperate with you, but I want to personally kill Danzō Shimura."
"Killing Danzō Shimura is not possible. You can't beat him. Not only did he transplant Hashirama cells… he also transplanted several Three Tomoe Sharingan…"
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