NOVEL NEXT Chapter 48: ATTACK (I)
UCHIHA CLAN, KONOHA VILLAGE
Looking at her husband with a worried expression, Mikoto Uchiha frowned and asked, "So, the information in those pamphlets has been verified? Are they true?"
Sighing, Uchiha Fugaku nodded solemnly. "We've verified some of the details already, and it's all true. Whoever created those pamphlets has been gathering evidence for years. Their information network is nothing short of extraordinary. Some of the details are top-secret—things only Sarutobi or Danzo should know. And yet, they've managed to uncover it."
Mikoto nodded, her face tense. "How is the clan reacting to this?"
Fugaku's brow furrowed deeply. "The Hawk faction is proving to be troublesome. They gathered everyone and were ready to launch an attack on Sarutobi and Danzo. Fools, the lot of them. If we act rashly now, we'll only weaken the clan further. You've seen the reports. Their numbers vastly outweigh ours. Attacking them head-on would be suicidal. I had to stop them—beat sense into a few of them—before they relented."
Mikoto glanced at him worriedly. "So, what now?"
Before Fugaku could respond, a voice interrupted, sharp and clear. "We attack Danzo and kill him."
Startled, both turned toward the source of the voice. Standing in the doorway was Uchiha Shisui, accompanied by three unfamiliar individuals.
Fugaku and Mikoto instinctively tensed. Despite their wariness, Fugaku couldn't help but notice Shisui's healthy appearance. His eye is uninjured, unlike the information from pamphalte. In fact he looked more powerful than a few days ago. Narrowing his eyes, Fugaku asked, "Shisui, you attacked Danzo before, didn't you? Why?"
Shisui shook his head. "No. He attacked me and then spun his lies. But let's discuss this inside—it's safer."
After a moment's hesitation, Fugaku nodded. He turned to Mikoto. "Bring tea for everyone."
He then addressed Shisui and his companions. "Follow me."
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In Fugaku's private office, the group settled down. Fugaku regarded Shisui with sharp eyes. "Shisui, introduce your companions."
Shisui smiled and gestured to a striking young boy, who looked no older than nine. "Clan leader, this is Lan Xuanyu, owner of The Wish-Granting Shop."
Next, he pointed to a red-haired teenager. "This is Rias Gremory, heiress of the Gremory Clan, one of the seventy-two devil clans of the Underworld."
Fugaku's frown deepened at the unfamiliar terms—Wish Granting Shop, devils, seventy-two clans, the Underworld—but he held his questions for later.
Finally, Shisui indicated the last figure, another red-haired girl. "This is Lily Potter, a witch and a member of Lady Rias's peerage, serving as a bishop."
Though his confusion mounted, Fugaku ignored it for now. Instead, he leaned forward, his voice sharp. "Let's address the matter at hand. That attack on the Daimyō's palace—by Sarutobi Asuma and Shinnosuke—was your doing, wasn't it? You controlled them."
Despite framing it as a question, Fugaku's tone betrayed certainty.
Xuanyu smiled faintly. "You're perceptive, Mr. Fugaku. Yes, everything you suspect is true."
Fugaku's expression darkened as the pieces clicked into place. "Lady Tsunade was part of the plan as well, wasn't she? It was her decision to detonate the explosive tags and kill the Sarutobi brothers."
Xuanyu's smile widened. "Indeed. Tsunade sought justice for her family, especially after what happened to Nawaki."
Fugaku's mind raced as he processed the revelation. "If Tsunade is involved, does that mean she's returned to the village?"
Xuanyu nodded. "She has, and she's already making her move. Right now, she's preparing to attack Danzo. The operation begins in forty-five minutes."
Fugaku's eyebrows rose in surprise. "And you want the Uchiha clan to assist her?"
Xuanyu shook his head. "No, we're here to assist you. After all, Danzo not only attacked Shisui but also stole his eye and tried to kill him and you should already know about Uchiha ninjas that were killed under his orders. This is as much your fight as it is ours."
Fugaku sighed, leaning back in his chair. "What about the Third Hokage or the other ninja? They won't stand by and let you kill Danzo. Despite his crimes, he's still an advisor to the Hokage."
Xuanyu's calm demeanor didn't waver. "The Third Hokage and the others will be occupied with another... pressing matter. As for Danzo, his title means nothing once he's dead along with his various crimes. And Tsunade will take the blame for what follows."
Fugaku considered the implications carefully. After a moment, he nodded. "Very well. I'll order the clan to prepare for the attack under Tsunade's command."
Xuanyu's smile grew. "Thank you, Clan Leader. I am sure you won't regret it."
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Seeing Shisui leave with these strange and unnown people, Fugaku sighed. After a while, he stood up and came out of the room.
Seeing him, Mikoto asked," Is it a wise decision to follow them? Attacking Danzo would weaken our clan."
Fugaku's expression softened as he looked at Mikoto, his voice tinged with a quiet urgency. "We have to be involved because the Uchiha clan cannot afford to remain passive anymore. For too long, we've been seen as a powerful but divided force—capable of great things, but always held back by internal politics and mistrust. This situation with Danzo is a moment where we can stand united, not just as a family, but as a clan. If we take action alongside Tsunade and the others, we demonstrate our strength and show the village that the Uchiha are not to be underestimated."
He sighed deeply, his eyes hardening with resolve. "More than that, we're involved because this is a fight for our honor. Danzo's manipulation of the village, his disregard for our clan's sacrifices—it has gone on long enough. If we don't take this opportunity to strike back, we risk being remembered as nothing more than victims of his schemes. This isn't just about survival anymore—it's about taking back what's ours and ensuring that the Uchiha clan's legacy is one of power and respect, not fear and submission."
Hearing him, Mikoto nodded. She frowned seeing embarrased expression appearing his face. She asked," What happened?"
Fugaku replied," Well just a few hours ago, I beat clansmen who were shouting to attack and kill Danzo. But now.....".
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