"Aaah…" Danzo let out a muffled scream, not because of the pain but because of the shock and frustration. He never expected Natsuhane to act so quickly, leaving him no time to use the Sharingan in his arm to activate Izanagi and change reality.
The fact that Uchiha Shisui's eye had changed hands was now a reality.
Morino Ibiki, caught off guard, exclaimed, "Natsuhane? What are you doing? Torture and interrogation are my duties! You…!" He was cut off as Natsuhane opened his hand, revealing a blood-stained Sharingan.
"I'm just taking back what rightfully belongs to the Uchiha clan. Is that too much to ask?"
The crowd fell silent, their disgusted glares fixed on Danzo.
Natsuhane then swiftly cut off Danzo's arm. Danzo did not resist; he was filled with despair and could barely feel the pain. With Shisui's eye gone, his last lifeline disappeared, along with his dreams of becoming Hokage.
The day's events concluded with Danzo being arrested. The entire village, except for a few late risers, was abuzz with the news. Conversations about the incident had become the new norm.
"Hey, did you hear? That blue giant was summoned by Uchiha Natsuhane!"
"What? No way! Natsuhane's strength is no secret; he can't even make a decent clone."
"I'm serious! My father, who's a Jonin, told me. He saw it with his own eyes!"
"Yes, it's true! Natsuhane did it, and I can testify!"
"Oh my gosh! Did you see that blue giant? It was so cool!"
"I always thought Natsuhane was just a pretty boy who deceived innocent girls. Who knew he was this strong? He's amazing!"
"I've decided. I'm going to have his children! He's on a noble mission to revive the Uchiha clan, and I want to be a part of it. The Uchiha family can't do without me!"
"Get in line! I was here first."
"Hey! You brainless fangirls are crazy! Willingly giving yourselves to a man with a thousand wives? You must be out of your minds!"
"Jealous much? Instead of barking here, go check the line. Your sister got here before me and is already waiting."
"What?!"
Unlike men, women love novelty and contrast in life, finding it thrilling and refreshing. For them, monotony is unbearable.
Before today, Natsuhane was just a "handsome face," a "playboy," a "useless guy," and a "man driven by his lower instincts." But now, they saw his strength, adding a thrilling contrast to his already attractive appearance. They were captivated.
"Uchiha Natsuhane is a perfect man!"
"Marrying into the Uchiha clan is a priority! Having Natsuhane's children would be the highlight of my life!"
Such sentiments became common among the women of Konoha. Conversations about Natsuhane's impressive display of power spread like wildfire, while the men, regardless of age, discussed Danzo.
"I heard Lord Danzo got arrested because he sent assassins to kill Natsuhane."
"No, no, I heard Natsuhane seduced Danzo's wife, and Danzo tried to kill him but got defeated instead."
"What? Danzo's wife? Isn't she over fifty? Wow, Natsuhane has guts."
"No, it was Danzo's young wife…"
"Enough with the rumors! The truth is, Natsuhane went after Danzo for revenge. Danzo's right arm was covered in Sharingan, and that's why the Hokage had him arrested."
"Could this mean Danzo had something to do with the Uchiha massacre? Otherwise, how did he get so many Sharingan?"
"Who knows? We'll have to wait for official news. Regardless, Danzo definitely harmed many Uchihas."
"I used to respect Danzo, but now… I can't believe he would hurt his own people."
"Natsuhane must have endured a lot, hiding his strength and letting people think he was just a flirt. He waited for the right moment to strike. Danzo won't recover from this."
"Natsuhane is a real man, brave and patient. I used to mock him, but now I realize I was the fool."
"I wish I were part of the Uchiha clan. Fighting alongside Natsuhane and helping him restore the clan would be an honor."
"You're just looking for an excuse to have lots of women! If you want to join the Uchiha clan, have your mom remarry. I heard Natsuhane likes older women…"
"Get lost!"
"Ha ha ha…"
Though the rumors and stories varied, the village reached a consensus. Danzo's reputation and position were in shambles, while Natsuhane's image soared. This worried Hiruzen Sarutobi the most. Clearing Danzo's name seemed impossible now.
Losing public trust made any efforts futile. This was a disgrace for Konoha's leadership. Hiruzen knew he had to salvage what was left of their dignity.
A knock on the door interrupted Hiruzen's thoughts.
"Come in," he coughed.
Nara Shikaku entered. "Lord Hokage, we're ready to start Danzo's interrogation."
"Alright, I'll come with you," Hiruzen replied, rising from his chair.