Sarutobi Clan Shrine.
Hatake Kakashi, Uchiha Itachi, Might Guy, Momochi Zabuza, Kurenai Yuhi, and Maki, six elite Jonin, arrived and instantly surrounded the mysterious masked ninja.
"Be careful of the enemy's Mangekyo Sharingan, this person is the culprit behind the Nine-Tails' rampage!"
When they saw the enemy, Kurenai Yuhi scoffed coldly, immediately revealing the identity of the masked Obito.
Hearing this, Momochi Zabuza revealed a bloodthirsty smile, gripping the executioner's blade on his back.
"Heh, it seems we from the Mist also have a grudge against you, perfect."
"Everyone, be careful, the opponent masters Wood Style and Mangekyo Sharingan."
The group watched their opponent calmly, clearly aware of the information about this mysterious masked man, as this intel had spread throughout the ninja world.
Facing the six elite Jonin, the masked Obito was visibly annoyed, deeply resenting Uchiha Yoru for exposing his information to the entire ninja world.
"Uchiha Itachi! Keep a close watch with your Mangekyo Sharingan, I'll be the bait. If the enemy uses genjutsu, it will be your chance."
Facing the Mangekyo Sharingan, Momochi Zabuza was filled with bloodthirsty excitement, showing no sign of retreat, instead adopting the typical Mist ninja tactic.
He would serve as the bait, and if the enemy used genjutsu, there would be a moment of exposure, which was Uchiha Itachi's opportunity.
At that moment, Uchiha Itachi, with his Mangekyo Sharingan spinning like windmills, calmly watched the enemy and nodded in agreement with Momochi Zabuza's plan.
"Be careful, Zabuza."
Seeing their formation, and realizing it wasn't an opportunity, the masked Obito revealed an evil smile.
"It seems today's game has to end here."
His body slowly merged into the earth, while nearby, hundreds of Narutos angrily roared, hurling Rasengan after Rasengan, creating large craters in the ground.
When the dust settled, there was no sign of Sarutobi Asuma, only a wooden log used for substitution jutsu was shattered to pieces.
"Teacher Asuma!"
Looking up, Uzumaki Naruto roared angrily, seeing far away on the rooftops, Sarutobi Asuma and the masked Obito standing side by side.
"Naruto! Don't be reckless, the enemy in front of us is extremely dangerous."
Hatake Kakashi immediately intercepted in front of Uzumaki Naruto, stopping his impulsive action and calmly surveyed the surroundings.
"Everyone, be cautious of traps around."
Maki then set off a flare, which exploded in the sky, signaling that a large number of Konoha ninjas would soon arrive to surround and attack.
"Looks like there's no fun to be had today."
The masked Obito said mockingly, while Sarutobi Asuma lit a cigarette at the corner of his mouth, his face revealing a twisted, maniacal smile.
"Hehe, Shikamaru, look, even if your final choice is your own father, we're all the same, not so great. Just like your Ino-Shika-Cho, choosing your own clan, your teacher also wants to live."
Watching the tragedy around, Hatake Kakashi turned back, looked at the arriving Chunin team, and began issuing orders.
"Neji, use your Byakugan for vigilance and look for traps, Rock Lee, Aburame Shino, you two quickly attend to the injured."
Under a clear command, the Sarutobi Asuma on the eaves witnessed this scene, especially after Shikamaru, he even revealed a perverted smile.
"Teacher is not wrong, teacher and you are the same, both are common people."
Beside him, the masked Obito, looking at the neurotic Sarutobi Asuma, couldn't help but mutter to himself, it seems that the mental pressure was too great this time, it actually made Asuma somewhat neurotic, or rather psychologically perverted, but this is quite good.
After this incident, Sarutobi Asuma had no place in the village.
"Kakashi, I look forward to meeting you in three years."
Taking a deep look at Kakashi, the masked Obito's Mangekyō Sharingan rippled, pulling Sarutobi Asuma along with him, and they both disappeared on the spot.
"Everyone be careful, just in case of fraud."
It has to be said that Uchiha Obito's eye technique is simply cheating, even when disappearing, he was still feared by Kakashi, who still issued a cautious command.
…
In the office building of Konoha's Kage.
"Kakashi, are you saying that of the current generation of the Ino-Shika-Cho, one is dead, one is paralyzed, and the remaining Nara Shikaku is also mentally traumatized?"
Looking at Kakashi and others who returned to report, Tsunade showed an indescribable expression. This report was not bad, but rather too good.
It's like making a contribution to the peace of the village. The mysterious masked man is like a godsend.
Tsunade's direct expression made Kakashi awkwardly lower his head and say, "Apart from the sacrifice of Akimichi Choza, the others are being rescued in the operating room. Even Nara Shikamaru, who was least injured, was hurt in the lower body by the aftermath of the battle and is now in critical condition."
Upon hearing this, Tsunade's eyes flickered, and she suddenly laughed at Pakura, Terumi Mei, who were beside her: "Let's go, I'll treat you tonight, we won't return until we're drunk."
Clearly, Tsunade did not want to personally save the Ino-Shika-Cho. After all, such a situation with the three clans has a good effect on Konoha's stability.
Especially after hearing that the relationship between the three clans seems to have cracks in this generation, she was very happy.
She clearly remembers the ugly behavior of the Ino-Shika-Cho clans following Sarutobi Hiruzen.
The industries of the Senju clan were swallowed by these people. Otherwise, with the same resources, how could these large families be built?
How did the Sarutobi clan rise? It was by biting off the fattest meat from the Senju clan.
The smaller clans like Ino-Shika-Cho also got a piece of the meat. After greedily consuming and digesting it, they became strong families.
But from now on, the past is just a cloud of smoke.
It's truly a case of "thirty years on the east bank, thirty years on the west bank." What was swallowed in the past must now be spat out, with interest.
Looking at the relaxed Three Fifth Kage after work, Kakashi held his forehead and sighed, slowly walking out of the office building.
"Only the terrifying body of Uchiha Yoru can withstand these Three Fifth Kage, otherwise!"
Thinking this, Kakashi couldn't help but shudder, secretly envying.
The ultimate goal of a ninja is still physical training.
But these three Fifth Kage, each more cunning than the last, he dare not underestimate.
It may seem peaceful now, but it's only because Uchiha Yoru is overseeing them, and they need to work together on a planned project.
In the Medical Department.
The red lights in the emergency room were flashing, and the high-ranking ninja of the Medical Department were extremely tense. This was a severe challenge for them.
"The injuries of the father and son of the Yamanaka clan are the most severe, with multiple organs like the respiratory tract severely burned, and extensive external burns turning to charcoal..."
"Akimichi Choji's hands are almost separated from the flesh, bones shattered, and two fingers blown off..."
"Nara Shikaku is mentally traumatized, first give a stabilizer, and prioritize treating other patients."
"Nara Shikamaru's chakra is exhausted, his body is weak, and he was injured in the legs by the blast..."
The head of the Medical Department, a Jonin named Yakushi Nono, calmly analyzed the cases to be rescued and also stated how to treat them.
She is now a famous medical ninja in Konoha, even considered to be on par with Tsunade.
As Yakushi Nono issued orders, Yamanaka Ino, dressed as a nurse, showed a nervous expression and stepped forward.
Seeing this, Yakushi Nono curiously asked, "Ino, what's wrong?"
Yamanaka Ino respectfully bowed and gently pointed to the medical case of Yakushi Nono.
"Head, I think we should prioritize rescuing severely injured patients, while some patients with minor injuries may actually reduce our medical resources. And!" Yamanaka Ino pointed at the medical case of Nara Shikamaru, and Yakushi Nono suddenly understood. As the strongest spy from the foundation, how could he not understand this.
Realizing this, she nodded subtly, "Ino, you're right. Go and call Yakushi Kabuto to prioritize rescuing Akimichi Choji, the young ninja."
"Yes!"
In the ward flashing with red lights, Yakushi Kabuto looked at the person on the bed with a gentle smile.
"Sleep now, and everything will be fine after a good rest."
Lying on the operating table, Nara Shikamaru slowly closed his eyes, exhausted. The complete depletion of his chakra was extremely dangerous, and he was also injured.
At that moment, footsteps came from outside the operating room. Yakushi Kabuto, with an unchanged expression and gentle smile, slowly stepped out.
Standing outside, Yamanaka Ino said to Kabuto, "The director has instructed Teacher Kabuto to assist in prioritizing treatment for the severely injured."
"And?" Kabuto pushed his glasses up, seemingly already thinking of something, but still pretended not to know.
Yamanaka Ino glanced at the operating room and said indifferently, "These injuries do not threaten his ability as a ninja. Remember, every ninja is a precious combat asset to the village. Our priority is to preserve the village's combat strength."
"I understand."
Yakushi Kabuto instantly got it. With a gentle smile, he took Nara Shikamaru's medical case, instructed the prepared assistants, and walked out of the operating room.
"The director's surgical patient is extremely critical. I leave this one to you."
The leading young ninja scratched his head awkwardly, sweating at the thought of performing surgery alone but still cautiously said, "I'm afraid my experience might not be sufficient."
Facing this young ninja, Yakushi Kabuto showed a gentle smile, patted his shoulder, and shook his head in comfort, "Just focus on the task. I have already examined him."
"Nara Shikamaru's leg has necrotized, especially since two shuriken fragments have injured his testicles, leading to a bacterial infection that has already lost its activity. This might be a simple surgery and also an opportunity for you to train."
Hearing this, Yamanaka Ino showed a satisfied smile. Perhaps this was karma. After all, they still had parents unlike her past fate.
The young medical ninja suddenly understood and heaved a sigh of relief, wiping the sweat from his forehead.
"So it's an excision and suturing surgery. I thought it was a rescue operation. Don't worry, Teacher Kabuto, I will definitely complete this surgery."
At this moment, the young medical ninja was full of confidence, assuring, "If I can't handle this surgery, then what good am I?"
"Good, thank you for your hard work."
…
On the operating table, Nara Shikamaru felt the dazzling lights and the shadows of people in white coats. At this moment, he was semi-conscious and vaguely heard something.
"Patient's vital signs are stable, no signs of poisoning found."
"Patient has sufficient blood for surgery…"
"The necrotic leg has been amputated and disinfected… the mass has been removed, stitching…"
"Inserting a catheter…"
"It's too small, this patient is a male ninja, and he will need to perform ninja missions in the future. It's common to be in hiding for days, so make it larger, so he can deal with personal matters quickly during missions."
"Understood! It's been enlarged."
In a daze, Nara Shikamaru fell unconscious again, not knowing what he had lost this time.
...
Inside the office building of the Hokage, Uchiha Yoru looked at his administrative tasks, massaging his forehead. Recently, with the addition of the Land of Wind, the workload had increased, but it was manageable and would stabilize soon.
"Lord Yoru, there's a message from the medical department."
Uchiha Yoru, looking up at Uchiha Itachi, who was kneeling respectfully, shook his head and said, "Itachi, I've told you many times, just call me 'teacher'."
"Yes, Lord Yoru!"
Well, Uchiha Itachi clearly had his own opinions, and Uchiha Yoru chuckled and didn't insist further.
"Lord Yoru, the medical department reports that the least injured, Nara Shikamaru, underwent genital amputation surgery. Nara Shikaku is in a coma due to severe mental trauma, which is still a gray area in medical science. This mental trauma appears to be permanent."
"He may not be able to think deeply in the future, as it could cause headaches and mental fatigue."
After reading this page of the report, Uchiha Itachi's expression was strange, and then he started reading other intelligence reports.
"Akimichi Choji's hands were severely injured. He has undergone reparative surgery, and observation suggests he will need six months of recovery. However, it will be difficult for him to use his family's secret techniques in the future. Also, Akimichi Choza has been declared dead!"
"Yamanaka!" Uchiha Itachi said solemnly as he read the last page, "Yamanaka Hi died due to severe injuries. The Yamanaka clan head, although surviving thanks to his strong physique as a jōnin, suffered such severe burns that even after recovery, he may no longer be able to be a ninja."
After hearing this report, Uchiha Yoru showed a puzzled expression. What was this? Has Obito completely resolved a difficult problem for him?
The Ino-Shika-Cho clans were severely affected. The Yamanaka clan lost a son and the father was incapacitated. The Akimichi clan lost their clan head, and the surviving son was also nearly incapacitated.
The Nara clan, although both father and son survived, one's mental capacity was significantly impaired, rendering the once most brilliant mind of Konoha useless. The other had become a person neither male nor female.
More importantly, based on the outcome of this battle and the current situation, the three closely allied clans, who have been intimate for so many years, are likely to face problems now.
Don't talk about the Ino-Shika-Chō alliance being like a family. Haven't there been betrayals among the same clan? Hasn't it happened in the Uchiha clan? The Hyuga clan?
What makes you, an Ino-Shika-Chō, any different!
"Teacher Yoru, I think this is an excellent opportunity."
At this moment, Uchiha Itachi expressed his opinion, not as the head of the Anbu, but in the capacity of a disciple.
"Oh?" Looking at Uchiha Yoru's expression, Uchiha Itachi lowered his head and said in a deep voice, "The glory of the Ino-Shika-Chō clans has long since faded, and the seeds of division have already been sown and begun to sprout."
"Woo the Akimichi, suppress the Nara, and leave the Yamanaka be!"
To woo one clan, suppress another, and ignore the third! Looking at Itachi Uchiha Yoru, he couldn't help but clap his hands, "Not bad, Itachi, you are very aware."
"Since that's the case, let's get ready for this. But take advantage of the death of the Akimichi clan head and the Akimichi clan's state of panic."
Uchiha Yoru revealed a meaningful smile.
"Yes! I understand!"
Uchiha Itachi immediately understood that even wooing the Akimichi clan meant wooing only a part of it, or rather, splitting the Akimichi clan.
The Uchiha clan's old enemies had fallen to such a fate, and Uchiha Itachi felt no pity, even a sense of relief, knowing about the original plan to annihilate his clan by the Root.
If it weren't for his teacher's victory, would the Uchiha still exist?
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