The Third Hokage sighed, not knowing what to say and could only nod in acquiescence.
Hōichi wanted to take Orochimaru back to the Intelligence Department for interrogation, but looking at the appearance of the Third Hokage, he could only suppress his thoughts.
After all, Orochimaru was a disciple of the Third Hokage.
Even though he was now an S-class rebel ninja in the village, the Third Hokage still wanted to suppress it.
How could he really be treated like a spy?
After Yagami mobilized a group of clansmen to strengthen the defense of the prison, he also left the prison.
Some things had to be done step by step.
He wanted to slap Danzo to death now, but since the matter had reached this point, he still let the Third Hokage solve it on his own. Save yourself from making a mess when the time comes.
After coming out of the prison, Yagami found that Tsunade and Jiraiya were still there, seemingly waiting for him.
"Aren't you going to follow the Third Hokage to the Hokage Building?"
After approaching, Yagami asked playfully.
"It's not necessary. The old man can still handle this matter clearly. Give him some time to calm down! By the way, Yagami, do you know anything about the Akatsuki organization?"
Jiraiya said lightly, then asked questions about the Akatsuki organization.
He and Tsunade had the same idea. Uchiha must have done some investigation into the Nine Tails' rebellion. Since the instigator was related to the Akatsuki organization, maybe Yagami knew something else.
"Jiraiya-sama, you are overthinking.
Regarding the Akatsuki organization, I only know that it is a hiring organization.
Like our Uchiha thug company, it is active in bounty clubs, but their business scope is wider.
If you are really interested, I suggest you go to Amegakure, where their headquarters is said to be."
Yagami shrugged, saying that this was all he knew, but there was a lot more in his words.
That's right! That's what you think, Jiraiya, go and see your three poor disciples! They are all driven crazy by Danzo...
"Yagami, do you Uchiha already know who started the Nine Tails' Rebellion? Why didn't you tell them before?"
Tsunade glanced at Jiraiya angrily. She was a little confused and asked Yagami what he was doing. What was there to care about a mercenary organization? Although Orochimaru said that the leader had a Rinnegan, who knew if it was true.
The Rinnegan was not mentioned by the Toad Sage, and there were very few records of it in the ninja world. Naturally, the concern about this matter was not as serious for Tsunade as it was for Jiraiya.
"Don't tell me you know! We Uchiha have always felt that there was someone else who started the Nine Tails' Rebellion.
As for why we didn't say it, it's because there's no point in saying it! However, since Orochimaru has already identified the Akatsuki organization as the one behind it, then we Uchiha have to take good care of this hiring organization.
I also want to report today's events to the clan leader.
You two are welcome, but I will go back to the clan first."
Yagami said slightly sarcastically, considering Uchiha's situation in Konoha. How many times have they said that the Nine Tails' Rebellion had nothing to do with them? Has anyone believed it?
"It seems that Uchiha can't come back..."
Looking at Yagami's retreating figure, Jiraiya said melancholically. Although Uchiha did not break out into a fight with Konoha, their attitude clearly showed they intended to sever ties with Konoha.
While the relationship between Uchiha and Konoha was strained in the past, at least they once aimed to gain real power in the village, even seeking the position of Hokage.
Now, although the relationship between Uchiha and Konoha isn't close, it's relatively harmonious on the surface—a connection between members of the same village, but with an underlying sense of alienation.
"I'm too lazy to think about it anymore, Jiraiya. Go drinking with me at the bar! What happens every day is really a headache..."
Tsunade said irritably. Maybe she'd seen too much darkness today, or perhaps memories of Nawaki surfaced, and now she just wanted to get drunk.
"Orochimaru actually knows such a thing! Is this really... what do we need to do?"
In the Uchiha compound, Fugaku became excited after hearing what happened today. Uchiha had been carrying the blame for the Nine Tails' Rebellion for too long, making every Uchiha clan member feel as if they were suffocating. Now there was finally a chance for clarification.
"Let the goon company's missions be as close to Amegakure as possible. Don't go too deep; just show presence. Meanwhile, spread the news that the leader of the Akatsuki organization possesses the eyes of the immortal, drawing attention from the other four shinobi villages."
Yagami touched his chin thoughtfully. The primary reason the Akatsuki organization wasn't taking any big actions now was its limited strength.
But if they don't move, Obito won't show up, and in the end, Uchiha still won't be able to fully clear themselves of suspicion.
Since you're unwilling to move, I'll force you to act. The allure of the Rinnegan is enough to make the major ninja villages react. Once the Akatsuki organization becomes a target for the five major ninja villages, will they still have a peaceful life?
You, Obito, want to collect tailed beasts to activate Infinite Tsukuyomi. But can you watch as the Akatsuki organization is destroyed?
Even if Obito is willing, Black Zetsu definitely wouldn't agree. That schemer has been planning for so long and finally sees a glimmer of hope in saving his mother. He'd be damned if he gives that up.
As long as Obito takes action, the fact that he launched the Nine Tails' Rebellion will be exposed, and then the Uchiha clan will be deemed innocent.
"Understood! I'll give the order as soon as possible. Besides, Itachi is almost here. I need to help Sasuke awaken his Sharingan..."
"Don't worry. Tsunade-sama is probably drunk and unconscious by now. We can't proceed without her cooperation. Also, tell Itachi to wait outside the village for a while. He needs to put on some makeup."
On this day, Anbu from Konoha began to appear frequently in the village, with the Hyuga clan ninjas also cooperating in their actions.
In addition to the Root base that has been sealed, the Shimura clan's territory, which was recently repaired, is also under scrutiny.
Danzo has done a lot without informing the Third Hokage, and the impact of each act is substantial, leaving the Third Hokage feeling unsettled.
He always thought he knew everything Danzo had done, but now...
Compared to the commotion in Konoha, Uchiha is quite calm. Of course, it can't be said to be calm. Sometime in the recent past, the faces of every Uchiha clan member lost their previous brightness, showing a hint of sorrow.
Of course, this is Sasuke's perspective. Although Konoha has ceased monitoring Uchiha, who knows if the Third Hokage has kept a backup plan.
It's just a charade for a child; there's no need for everyone to maintain that sorrowful expression all the time—just show it in front of Sasuke.
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