Chapter 447: Killing the Master with a Random Punch? The Price of Contempt!
"Hokage-sama, you are too kind~"
"Since the Village was founded, the contributions made by the Uchiha Clan during the First Ninja World War and the Second Shinobi World War are clear for all to see."
"Even if there are some disagreements within the Uchiha Clan regarding the Village's governance, those are internal matters. How can there be talk of defection?"
Just as Uchiha Izuyama and Uchiha Moda's expressions shifted, considering how to respond to Hiruzen Sarutobi's interrogation,
a powerful voice came from afar. A silver-haired Old fellow, accompanied by Uchiha Gen and Uchiha Kai, slowly walked towards everyone.
"Clan Head..."
Upon seeing the newcomers, Uchiha Izuyama, Uchiha Moda, and the Uchiha Clan members standing around immediately breathed a sigh of relief. As they spoke, they all moved back, clearing a wide path.
"You finally decided to come out~"
Looking at the current Clan Head of the Uchiha Clan, Hiruzen Sarutobi, Utatane Koharu, and Homura Mitokado all had a hint of apprehension in their eyes.
Clearly, in the more than twenty years since Hiruzen Sarutobi inherited the position of Third Hokage, he had not fought with the man before him any less.
"However, whether it is or isn't, it's not something you, or your Uchiha Clan, can decide with just empty words."
"Everything still depends on the Village's investigation results~"
"Also, regarding your collusion with outsiders to assassinate Tetsuya's kid, and the attack on the Village's Jonin... Mikoto, the Uchiha Clan must provide a reasonable explanation."
Leaving Fujiwara Tetsuya aside, Hiruzen Sarutobi alone clearly did not want to simply let this matter go.
"So what is it, Hokage-sama, that you desire?"
"Is it the Uchiha Clan's control over the Military Police Force, or the Uchiha Clan's control over the Eastern Border Guard, or something else?"
"Regarding Bei and Ketsuto's matters, I will investigate thoroughly and provide the Village with a reasonable explanation."
"If they truly did as that kid suspected, and split from the Uchiha and betrayed the Village, then... without Hokage-sama needing to act, the Uchiha Clan will personally sever their heads and give the Village... a reasonable explanation."
Seeing the Uchiha Clan's Clan Head openly state what Hiruzen Sarutobi was craving, Hiruzen Sarutobi's face immediately became a bit awkward... Facing the gazes of the Uchiha Clan members and the many Anbu behind him,
he ultimately did not say anything about making the Uchiha Clan relinquish control of the Eastern Border Guard~
As the Hokage, he could be arbitrary and greedy... but he couldn't be too unsightly in his actions.
"Hmph~ I hope it's as you say."
"Otherwise, I will dispatch Anbu to intervene and thoroughly investigate the Uchiha Clan."
Out of apprehension towards the man before him, and considering his image... Hiruzen Sarutobi finally let out a cold snort, effectively assenting to... the man's suggestion.
"Then, today's matter ends here. Hokage-sama, and all the Anbu, you may disperse."
"This is Uchiha after all~"
Listening to the words that came from the man's mouth, Fujiwara Tetsuya's eyes darkened once more.
Is this fellow deliberately ignoring him?
"Uchiha?"
"That's right, this is Uchiha!"
Fujiwara Tetsuya's voice immediately drew the attention of everyone present~
"But, it's a fallen Uchiha."
"An Uchiha without even a single Mangekyo, what is there to be arrogant about?"
"The Old fellow of the Uchiha Clan?"
"I know, you're deliberately ignoring me? Because my appearance here disrupted all your plans."
As he spoke, Fujiwara Tetsuya lightly touched his katana and slowly walked in front of the Uchiha Clan's Clan Head. A peculiar magic seemed to emanate from his eyes, continuously pressuring the other party.
"However, in my opinion, you, who have never awakened the Mangekyo or reached the Kage-level in your entire life, are simply not qualified to ignore me..."
"I am different from Hokage-sama. Our positions are different, which means that sometimes... when dealing with certain issues, I don't need to consider too much. I can just do as I please."
"I believe you should have a thorough understanding of me. After all... I am a person who always repays grievances, no matter how small~"
"Regarding the attempt on my life and the coercion of Mikoto, if you... and the Uchiha Clan cannot give me a satisfactory answer, then you... and the entire Uchiha Clan, from tonight onwards, will fall into endless darkness..."
Unlike Uchiha Mikoto and Torune Ryoui on the side, at this moment... in the eyes of Hiruzen Sarutobi, Utatane Koharu, Uchiha Izuyama, and Uchiha Fugaku, Fujiwara Tetsuya seemed exceptionally eerie... subtly instilling a sense of fear from the bottom of their hearts.
"Kid~ Are you threatening the Uchiha Clan..."
Fujiwara Tetsuya's disdain and threat immediately made the Uchiha Clan's Clan Head's face turn ashen, no longer showing the composure he had just displayed when confronting Hiruzen Sarutobi... "Boom~~~"
"Fujiwara Tetsuya~ How dare you!"
No one expected that Fujiwara Tetsuya would dare to attack the Uchiha Clan's Clan Head in such a setting, within the Uchiha Clan's territory.
A fierce... swift, and powerful blow, imbued with monstrous strength, heavily struck the Uchiha Clan's Clan Head's abdomen amidst countless horrified gazes.
The sound of cracking ribs, and... the pain from his abdomen, immediately made the man bend over and curl up.
Clang, clang~~~
The sounds of ninja tools being drawn from their sheaths rang out continuously.
Facing those crimson eyes, Fujiwara Tetsuya scoffed disdainfully, drew kirimaru, and directly placed it against the Uchiha Clan's Clan Head's neck.
"What?"
"Do you want to compare with me to see who dies first?"
"I am confident enough to guarantee that the first to die will definitely be your Clan Head!"
"Followed by you two, Uchiha Izuyama, Uchiha Moda~"
"Then you, Uchiha Fugaku~"
"Finally, it will be you weaklings!"
"Believe me, a mere Three Tomoe Sharingan has no effect on me..."
"What do I want to do? You guys simply can't stop me."
"Damn it, stop him now~"
"Moda, and the rest of you, put away all your ninja tools and get out of here."
The katana in Fujiwara Tetsuya's hand had drawn a bloodstain on the Uchiha Clan's Clan Head's neck, and Uchiha Izuyama immediately panicked. Even Uchiha Gen and Uchiha Kai... these neutral, moderate faction leaders, became tense.
Their eyes occasionally drifted towards Uchiha Mikoto, seemingly... hoping for Uchiha Mikoto to appear and stop Fujiwara Tetsuya's reckless actions.
"Tetsuya kid~"
"You're being impulsive!"
"After all, he is the Clan Head of the Uchiha Clan~"
"After what has happened, I believe the Uchiha Clan Head will surely give you a satisfactory explanation."
Seeing his old rival in a predicament, Hiruzen Sarutobi naturally felt incredibly relieved.
However, as the Hokage, he naturally couldn't just stand by and watch Fujiwara Tetsuya cause trouble.
Amidst the surprised gazes of the Uchiha Clan members, Hiruzen Sarutobi extended his right hand and grasped the blade of the katana.
"Hokage-sama~"
"You know me!"
"I'm used to my free-spirited nature. Besides getting stronger, protecting my family and comrades... living a peaceful life is my most important pursuit."
"If the Uchiha Clan Head can show enough sincerity, I wouldn't mind letting this matter go."
"After all, as a Jonin of the Village, I also don't want to hear negative rumors about the Village spreading outside."