Chapter 93: Shock! Wood Style Exposed!
Even in Uchiha Madara's time, the Uchiha clan at its peak only ever had two pairs of Mangekyō Sharingan. Madara, his brother Izuna. But now, three pairs have appeared.
Could it be that the Uchiha clan has produced someone as powerful as Madara again?
The Second Hokage was in disbelief, his expression turning cold.
"Three pairs of Mangekyō Sharingan. Even if Konoha can suppress them, it will come at a huge cost. Brother, it's time for us to act!"
The First Hokage's face was heavy with concern. When Madara attacked Konoha in the past, he had to kill his own brother to protect his ideals and the village. Now, he had to act against Madara's descendants, which made him sigh.
"It seems every era is destined to face war!"
Whoosh! Whoosh!
The two disappeared from where they stood.
Danzo, watching them leave, let out a sigh of relief, his eyes flashing with cold light. His subordinate Fū asked, puzzled:
"Lord Danzo, won't it be bad if the First and Second Hokage find out about the information you've been hiding?"
Danzo laughed. "You don't understand."
He knew the Second Hokage, his teacher, all too well. Even though he had hidden some details, the fact that the Uchiha were preparing to launch a war against Konoha's leadership was undeniable. Under normal circumstances, the Second Hokage might sacrifice Danzo to pacify the Uchiha. But the Uchiha had become too strong now!
Three pairs of Mangekyō Sharingan, maybe even more. Even the Second Hokage, when alive, would have been extremely wary of such power. There's no way he would allow the Uchiha to continue growing stronger!
Moreover, the Second Hokage had long branded the Uchiha as "a clan of evil."
Danzo was confident that once the Second Hokage was summoned, he wouldn't need to interfere further. What concerned him was whether the Second Hokage would punish him for his past actions if discovered.
"The Uchiha think they are at their peak, but they don't realize this is the beginning of their downfall!"
"Let's go watch how the Uchiha clan falls!"
Danzo leisurely led his men out.
He had complete faith in the strength of the First and Second Hokage.
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Several figures were rushing out of the Uchiha compound at full speed. This was the Uchiha five-man squad: Fugaku, Itachi, Inaho, Yashiro, and Hirako. Even Itachi was called into action by Fugaku.
Leading at the front, Fugaku's Sharingan had evolved from three tomoe into the Mangekyō state. His eyes locked onto the location of Danzo's Root base, and he shouted lowly:
"Don't give Danzo any chance. Attack the moment we arrive! Prepare…!"
"Yes!"
Whoosh! Whoosh!
The First and Second Hokage appeared on a rooftop, looking down at the peaceful Konoha, feeling content. Seeing children playing especially lifted their spirits.
This was the Konoha they had envisioned!
But suddenly, they looked into the distance.
Five figures, exuding a terrifying aura, were approaching rapidly, and their power only grew stronger as they drew nearer.
Senju Tobirama's face changed dramatically, filled with disbelief.
"This feeling... it's just like the chakra of those who have awakened the Mangekyō! But how can it be—five people?!"
"Tobirama, are you sure your sensing is accurate? Five people have awakened the Mangekyō?" The First Hokage was visibly shaken, asking seriously. He wasn't at his full power like when he was alive. Five pairs of Mangekyō Sharingan with unknown abilities could prove troublesome.
Senju Tobirama took a deep breath, his pupils trembling.
"I'm certain. Five pairs of Mangekyō Sharingan!"
Danzo, who had just walked out of the Root base, nearly collapsed in shock upon hearing this.
"Is Fugaku insane? How could five pairs of Mangekyō be awakened?!"
He was immensely grateful that he had immediately used the Impure World Reincarnation after returning, for he and the Root members stood no chance against such a powerful Uchiha.
"How audacious!"
As Fugaku and his squad released their immense aura without reservation, Tobirama's face turned cold. "Brother!"
"I understand!"
The First Hokage stepped forward, and a burst of chakra exploded from him.
Boom!!
The overwhelming force shattered the roof tiles, sending debris flying as the shockwave from his chakra blasted outward.
"Stop!"
Fugaku's face changed drastically upon feeling this immense power. His eyes locked onto the First Hokage, and his pupils contracted, his expression becoming extremely grave.
"This is bad! That bastard Danzo used the Impure World Reincarnation to bring back the First and Second Hokage!"
As an Uchiha who had once been an enemy of the First Hokage, Fugaku was well aware of how terrifyingly powerful he was. He was a legend! A force that had oppressed the entire Uchiha clan!
Inaho and the others exchanged glances, their eyes filled with fear. Even their aura seemed to weaken.
Fugaku's heart sank. This wouldn't do. He spoke in a deep voice:
"Don't be afraid. The First Hokage, revived by the Impure World Reincarnation, isn't as strong as he was in life. And don't forget, we have five pairs of Mangekyō Sharingan!"
Hearing this, Inaho and the others regained some confidence. That's right—they had five pairs of Mangekyō!
So what if it was the First Hokage?
Itachi, expressionless, glanced at the First Hokage, a thought suddenly flashing through his mind.
"So, this is the First Hokage, Senju Hashirama. I wonder if he can defeat Ishihara!"
He took a deep breath, not daring to dwell on the thought further.
Seeing his clan members regain their composure, Fugaku felt slightly relieved, though his expression remained incredibly solemn.
"Danzo, explain to me how the Uchiha clan could have awakened so many Mangekyō Sharingan," the First Hokage asked seriously, while keeping a close eye on Fugaku's group.
Danzo knew he couldn't hide it anymore and revealed the information about Ishihara.
"...It was Ishihara who perfected the Impure World Reincarnation that summoned you, Lord Second. He should still be at the compound now."
Both the First and Second Hokage's expressions turned serious.
Danzo would never lie about such easily verifiable information.
The Second Hokage let out a long sigh, filled with shock.
"At only six or seven years old, he perfected my Impure World Reincarnation technique!"
"He mastered space-time ninjutsu before learning my Flying Thunder God Technique!"
"His genjutsu surpasses even the Mangekyō Sharingan!"
"His taijutsu rivals the Eight Gates!"
"He's suspected to have mastered many secret and forbidden techniques, including Bloodline Limits!"
"This means his mastery over all five chakra natures and their transformations must be at an extremely high level!"
"Even Yin-Yang Release!"
"What... a monster!"
The Second Hokage's heart was in turmoil. He didn't even want to believe someone like this could exist.
Such a person shouldn't exist!
The Second Hokage cast a sharp glance in Ishihara's direction, his eyes filled with a dangerous light.
"It's more than that!"
The First Hokage's expression also grew grave. "If I'm not mistaken, that boy has already mastered Wood Style!"