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TUS Chapter 197: Hiruko Wants Funan’s Body…
🕑 Added 2024-09-27 15:36:54 +0000 UTCFunan extracted a certain amount of chakra from the Four-Tails in front of everyone, sealed it into the Ten-Tails' body, and then opened the Jinchuriki seal to release the tailed beast.
The Four-Tails, which had just been released, was captured again by Funan, temporarily leaving it in Akatsuki custody.
Everyone was impressed by Funan's strength.
Facing him, the Four Tails couldn't resist at all.
The body of the Jinchuriki was taken away by Obito.
At this moment, Akatsuki has been vaguely divided into three factions.
Nagato is undoubtedly the most powerful one.
On the surface, all members of Akatsuki obey him.
However, Obito is doing something in secret, and he is alienated from Nagato. There must be people in Akatsuki who are won over by him.
Uchiha Funan was isolated from the two and followed no one. Few people dared to follow a Hokage.
But because of his strength, he was a faction in his own right.
In addition, because of Konan, Funan didn't mind helping Nagato when he needed to, and Nagato had the same attitude.
After finishing the matter with the tailed beasts, Funan spent another day with Konan, exhausting her so much that she couldn't get out of bed, before returning to Konoha.
…
In some unknown underground place in the shinobi world...
Hiruko silently looked at the documents in front of him.
Only the last piece of the puzzle was missing to complete his Chimera Technique.
He was going to use Uchiha Funan's body to complete this puzzle.
However, considering the opponent's strength.
It was a bit difficult.
"Even if it's difficult, it doesn't mean it's impossible!"
Hiruko sneered, his eyes were fanatical, and he murmured: "This is my strength. I have worked so hard for so long, and I have paid so much. Isn't it for this moment? I want to become the strongest existence in the entire shinobi world."
"Since I can't beat Uchiha Funan alone, then bring a few more people!"
"Four-tailed..."
"Haha, Four-tailed!"
"Uchiha Funan, you really know how to create opportunities for me!"
"I wonder, knowing Onoki's character, what will he do when he finds out you have the Four-Tails in your hands?"
"And the Two-Tails is also in your possession... Raikage, you won't disappoint me either, right?"
"The Three-Tails... Haha! Mizukage... Mizukage!"
Moreover, once other small shinobi villages know about Funan's collection of tailed beasts, will they agree?
Will they remain silent?
They will definitely take action!
Chaos is about to break out in Konoha!
This is my chance!
A shadow covered Hiruko's face as he opened a map of the shinobi world and, fixing his gaze on Konoha, he let out a laugh. Suddenly, with a quick movement, he tore his arm with a claw.
Blood splattered.
Contaminating the image of Konoha on the map.
…
"Hokage-sama, you are finally back!"
Uchiha Itachi and Uzumaki Yako greeted him at the entrance of the village.
"It's okay that Yako missed me, but you, Itachi? Why did you miss me?"
"...You are the Hokage!"
Funan waved his hand, threw a scroll to Itachi, and said: "This is the loot from my journey: some rare mineral resources and a large amount of explosive tags."
"These don't matter!" Itachi smiled bitterly. "Hokage-sama, something big has happened."
"I'm fine! The only one who has problems is you!" Funan glanced at Itachi, and suddenly said in surprise: "Don't tell me... Sarutobi Hiruzen died? Oh my god! Let the whole village know, it's time to celebrate! Where's the music? I'll play a song myself!"
Itachi looked at his Hokage helplessly.
Funan snorted and said: "Okay, okay, looking at you like this, I know that Sarutobi Hiruzen probably didn't die. What a pity. Tell me, what's the big deal?"
While they were talking, they came to the Hokage's office.
"Kakashi... Hatake Kakashi!" Yako said in a serious tone. "His Sharingan has been stolen."
Funan paused slightly. "In Konoha?"
"Yes!"
"Interesting." Funan said with a smile: "And where were the Konoha Police Force? What the hell were they doing? They let someone infiltrate the village, take down a jonin, and steal his eye! Shocking!"
"The Konoha Police Force couldn't do anything either." Yako explained seriously. "Kakashi isn't weak. I checked the place where the incident happened, and the battle marks are almost non-existent. This means that the fight was over in an instant. Someone able to defeat Kakashi so easily... Do you think the Police Force would have been of any use?"
"Yeah!" Funan nodded exaggeratedly. "You're right, they are useless!"
Yako couldn't help the tic that ran through her eye.
"Did Kakashi say something?"
"Yes." Both Itachi and Yako adopted a serious expression. "Kakashi said he saw Obito."
"Uchiha Obito?" Funan remained silent for a moment, thoughtful. “Could it be a genjutsu? I remember that Uchiha Obito had already inscribed his name on the tombstone of the heroes’ monument. What’s wrong? Did he not like how it turned out and wants to try again?”
“The possibility that it is a genjutsu cannot be ruled out.”
“But…” Yako frowned. “We don’t understand why that guy is so interested in Kakashi’s Sharingan.”
After four years of growth, Kakashi had further improved his strength.
Even throughout Konoha, Kakashi was considered one of the best shinobi.
If the attacker's goal was only to obtain a Sharingan, it would be more logical to go after a member of the Uchiha clan.
Also, Kakashi said he saw Obito.
The man who has been dead for ten years!
Is there any connection?
"Strengthen Konoha's security!" Funan looked unhappy and said: "Replace those who should be replaced in the barrier team, modify the barriers where necessary, reinforce the guard posts, and have the ANBU division mobilize. They are only there for decoration!"
"Yes!" Itachi responded and left.
This was, without a doubt, a serious matter. However, before Funan's return, not even Itachi dared to make decisions about security adjustments.
"Where is Shisui?"
"He is personally leading people to patrol Konoha." Yako replied.
...
After leaving the Hokage's office, Itachi concealed his presence and secretly headed to the Sarutobi clan's territory.
Sarutobi Hiruzen was sitting under a tree, smoking and drinking tea.
When he noticed Itachi's arrival, his expression changed slightly.
"Itachi!"
"Hokage-sama!"
"How many times have I told you that I'm not the Hokage."
"In my heart, only you are worthy of being the Hokage."
Itachi kneels on one knee in front of Sarutobi Hiruzen.
Sarutobi Hiruzen's face relaxed slightly, and said: "Why are you here at this time?"
"Uchiha Funan just returned to Konoha and arranged a series of tasks, and changed the patrols, sentries, and barriers. I think it's safest to come to see you at this time."
Even Sarutobi Hiruzen couldn't help but nod.
Even he couldn't think that Itachi would come to see him immediately after Uchiha Funan just gave the order.
Everyone thinks that Itachi should give priority to completing the task of Hokage at this time.
"Hokage-sama, I can't stay here too long!" Itachi raised his head, stared at Sarutobi Hiruzen, and said in a deep voice: "When will you act? I can't bear it anymore."
Sarutobi Hiruzen sighed softly and said: “Itachi, the Uchiha are now the legitimate authority in Konoha. Funan is the Hokage.”
Uchiha Itachi's expression suddenly became cold, and he said: "Have you given up?"
Sarutobi Hiruzen's heart jumped, and he hurriedly said: “How could I? My blood still boils, and I will continue to fight for Konoha. The will of fire will never be extinguished.”
Itachi relaxed his icy expression. "That's good!"
Sarutobi Hiruzen smiled and said: "Itachi, you seem very impatient today?"
After a moment of silence, Itachi said: "Uchiha Funan brought back a large number of explosive tags. I suspect he is preparing for war."
Sarutobi Hiruzen's heart jumped again.
The corners of his mouth couldn't help twitching.
"Another large number of Explosive Tags?"
“I remember that not long ago, there was a massive delivery of explosive tags to the warehouse? How come there are more now?”
“That’s why I say it’s very likely that Uchiha Funan is preparing for war.” Uchiha Itachi was gritting his teeth and said: "Hokage-sama, don't hesitate, act quickly, Uchiha Funan... he is completely going to destroy Konoha."
Sarutobi Hiruzen couldn't even smoke anymore.
"Where did this bastard get so many explosive tags from?"
"I don't know." Itachi answered very straightforwardly. "Every time Funan goes out alone, he comes back with a sealing scroll. I suspect he has an independent laboratory outside."
... Nonsense, I suspect so too!
…The key is, can you find the location of this laboratory?
Sarutobi Hiruzen didn't say anything, but he became more and more irritated.
But he couldn't attack Itachi.
It was because of Itachi that they avoided several huge losses.
Itachi had not emerged unscathed either.
After several defeats, even the biggest fool would have started to suspect the people around him, and Funan was no fool.
Therefore, in order to ensure Itachi's safety, Sarutobi Hiruzen could only bear the pain and send away many heads, which was Itachi's contribution.
This prevented Itachi from being investigated.
He even sacrificed some of his undercover agents to protect him.
His losses far outweighed his gains.
But what other choice did he have?
Sarutobi Hiruzen sighed deeply.
He also discovered that he had only avoided several of Uchiha Funan's schemes against the Sarutobi clan with the help of Itachi.
He only reduced the losses, not without any losses.
If this goes on, they will be eaten up sooner or later!
The reason why Sarutobi Hiruzen can still hold on is mainly because he still has some diehard fans.
In addition, Danzo is hiding in the dark and has a connection with him.
It seemed that he had also managed to connect with Orochimaru.
Even the Ino-Shika-Cho trio was beginning to show discontent towards the Uchiha.
Thanks to all this, Hiruzen had the courage to face Funan.
And most importantly, Uchiha Funan seemed more and more arrogant.
He does not take the Sarutobi clan seriously at all.
This is good!
Very good!
The more he underestimated him, the stronger his final blow would be.
And if that weren't enough, what Sarutobi Hiruzen found most comforting was Uchiha Itachi.
This spy buried deep within the Uchiha clan had been a huge success.
Now he even held the position of assistant to the Hokage.
It was wonderful.
