Naruto: I am Uchiha Shirou-Chapter 339: Naruto: I am Uchiha Shirou []

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Inside the secret chamber where the three clans discuss major affairs.

Mitokado Homura's face was pale as he sat in a position symbolizing his once-prominent status, while Koharu Utatane, seated below, broke down and begged for mercy.

"We did betray the Will of Fire, but over the years, even if I haven't contributed much to the Konoha, I've at least worked hard... I didn't know about any of the things Danzō did..."

"Shut up!" Mitokado Homura could no longer contain his fury when he saw Koharu Utatane's pitiful state and roared.

"Uchiha Sasuke! On the night of the Nine-Tails attack, your Uchiha clan's suspicion has yet to be cleared. And it was Uchiha Itachi, that traitor, who exterminated your clan. Why don't you go after Uchiha Itachi instead of barking in front of me!"

It must be said, that even in the end, Mitokado Homura still had some backbone.

However, in a flash, Sasuke appeared behind him and stomped his head onto the floor.

Such humiliation!

Mitokado Homura's eyes bulged with rage as he howled.

"If you have the guts, then kill me!"

"You'd only dirty my blade!" Sasuke scoffed with a face twisted in revenge. Over the years, he had learned at least one thing:

Once a person dies, everything is over!

Only the living can experience endless pain.

"As the founding clan of Konoha alongside the Senju, the Uchiha were destroyed because of the corruption and greed of people like you... The downfall of your clans is entirely your own doing... Taste the pain! This is your sin!"

With his Mangekyō spinning rapidly, Homura and Koharu, their faces blank with terror, were dragged into a world of illusion.

Within this world, they witnessed the tragic annihilation of their clans over and over again—their kin, relatives, and even descendants, all weeping and screaming in agony.

Again and again, the cycle repeated, and their screams turned to hateful glares and endless curses.

Each time, vengeful Uchiha spirits would crawl out to demand their lives, and they would die over and over.

Outside the illusion, Homura and Koharu looked as if they had seen the most terrifying things in their lives. They cowered on the ground, having long since lost control of their bodily functions.

Kakashi, witnessing this, actually breathed a sigh of relief, looking at Sasuke with some surprise.

"Sasuke, I thought you would..."

"You thought I'd kill them, right?" Sasuke coldly interrupted Kakashi.

But his next words left Kakashi silent.

"Kakashi-sensei, don't you think letting people like them live is the greatest revenge?"

His cold voice echoed in the room, with only two vacant, drooling figures lying on the ground.

For those who craved power and stood above all, to fall so low, living in constant terror of death, was indeed the greatest pain and torment.

Death would be a release! Living forever in fear is true revenge.

After seeing this, Kakashi shook his head and waved his hand.

"Seal the chakra of these two traitors and take them away. The intelligence division is to search their memories for information—make sure to dig up every evil thing they've ever done."

"Yes!"

Kakashi's order instantly changed the expressions of everyone else present. When they looked at him, their gazes grew heavier.

This Kakashi Hatake is even more ruthless than Uchiha Sasuke.

Don't be fooled by Sasuke's power—his revenge is direct and brutal, but not as merciless as Kakashi, who does everything by the book.

To search their memories for all to see, was torture in itself. In the end, these two would die because of this—Kakashi was using public power for private revenge.

Sasuke comes at you openly; Kakashi is the one who strikes from the shadows. Neither is someone to mess with.

As the rebellion of the three clans was gradually quelled, a sudden explosion at the barrier shocked the countless ninja present.

"What happened?!"

"The barrier was broken from the outside!"

As soon as a breach appeared, the Konoha ninja involved in the clan extermination all turned pale.

"Lady Tsunade, bad news! Uzumaki Naruto helped Sarutobi Konohamaru escape!"

"What?!"

Kakashi's face changed drastically in shock, and even Sasuke was furious.

"Naruto!"

"Uzumaki Naruto!"

Outside the three clans' grounds, the Fifth Hokage Tsunade looked grim. Everything should have been wrapped up, but Naruto had thrown a wrench in her plan.

"Naruto! Looks like I've been too soft on you—made you too unruly!"

"Tsunade, this must be a misunderstanding! I'll go bring Naruto back!"

Jiraiya, witnessing the situation, felt his scalp tingle. Naruto was causing trouble at the worst possible moment.

For Tsunade, this was a life-or-death coup! And Naruto pulled this stunt.

"Before dawn! Jiraiya, I don't care what you do. If Uzumaki Naruto isn't back before sunrise, Konoha won't mind finding a new Nine-Tails jinchūriki!"

Tsunade roared in utter fury, her eyes icy cold.

"Send word to all of Naruto's companions: after sunrise, if he remains stubborn, Uzumaki Naruto will be declared a missing-nin, and all Konoha ninjas are to begin the capture of the Nine-Tails jinchūriki!

Konoha doesn't need this kind of jinchūriki!"

"Yes!"

It's over!

Jiraiya was terrified—this time Tsunade was serious.

Luckily, she still remembered their bond; otherwise, she'd have ordered Naruto's capture on the spot.

"Tsunade, I'll go bring Naruto back right now!"

As Jiraiya hurried off, Tsunade coldly ordered:

"Jiraiya! Tell Naruto, that Sarutobi Konohamaru has fled with countless Konoha jutsu. Bring back the head of this traitor!"

Jiraiya was dumbfounded. Normally this wouldn't be a big deal, but this was Naruto.

Kakashi's face also changed upon hearing the news, and he hurried to pursue Naruto.

At the same time, as the extermination of the three clans concluded, the Konoha 12 also received an emergency notice.

"What?! Naruto helped a traitor escape!"

"Damn it! Has Naruto lost his mind?!"

They gathered, shocked and angry, chasing in Naruto's direction—echoing the pursuit of Sasuke years ago.

"Konohamaru, huh!"

Some understood Naruto's actions, but things weren't as they used to be. Even Sakura's face turned pale.

"Naruto! He's gone too far! Doesn't he know the Sarutobi clan tried to assassinate Lady Tsunade?"

A coup against the Hokage, no matter your status, is punishable by death!

"Enough talk—let's catch up to Naruto. We can't let him do anything foolish."

...

Meanwhile, in the forest, Naruto, sweating profusely, shouted:

"Konohamaru, run! Granny Tsunade's gone crazy—she wants to kill you! Run!"

"Big brother Naruto!" Konohamaru, face streaming with tears, looked at Naruto—he never thought the only one he could rely on in Konoha would be this big brother.

"Go!"

...

As Naruto was rushing through the Forest of Death, Sasuke, heading toward the old Uchiha compound, sensed something and hesitated.

"Damn it! Naruto! This is the last time!"

Finally, Sasuke stared hard in the direction of his old home, then turned to intercept Naruto.

Itachi is still waiting for him!

But back when he left with Orochimaru for revenge, Naruto wouldn't give up on him—so this time, he'd return the favor.

After a furious shout, lightning flashed around Sasuke as he sped toward Naruto's location.

...

Back at the Hokage's office, Uchiha Shirou, using his sensing abilities, slowly opened his eyes, a look of interest appearing on his face.

"Interesting. Uzumaki Naruto helped Konohamaru escape. So what will Sasuke do now that he's no longer under Indra's chakra's influence?"

Shirou was intrigued—Sasuke was no longer bound by fate.

The winds of the world were changing.

"Tsunade, you seem troubled."

"What do you think?!"

Tsunade stormed back into her office, furious. Naruto had gone too far, betraying her and everyone's trust.

"The annihilation of the three clans will have unprecedented consequences. The ninja world will be in turmoil."

Tsunade rubbed her brow, worrying about the trouble ahead for the Konoha.

But Shirou just shrugged.

"Tsunade, there's always gain and loss. At least now, the Konoha has welcomed back Uchiha Sasuke. The deterrent effect of an Eternal Mangekyō is far greater than the three parasitic clans ever were.

That's why Jiraiya compromised as well."

Jiraiya understood the times—he saw Sasuke's power, and the crimes of the three clans were too grave.

Trading a few hundred clan ninjas for a strategic-level Eternal Mangekyō, and with Orochimaru long gone, this was a bargain.

Those ninjas could be replaced over time, but an elite, Kage-level powerhouse couldn't be cultivated at will.

Just look—the five great villages barely have any of their own.

After the Fourth Kazekage's death, Sunagakure only had Chiyo and Ebizō as the old Elder—no new generation, and that's why Gaara rose to power.

The Hidden Mist has only Terumī Mei, showing how rare Kage-level power is.

"Did you forget? Konoha still has you, Senju Shiou, a Wood Release ninja!"

Tsunade's meaningful look seemed to say: why do you think everyone sides with you now?

That's the way of the world!

If both sides were evenly matched, the clans would hesitate since civil war would harm them too. But once one side gains the advantage, everyone chooses a side.

Now, after Root's dirty secrets were exposed, the clans were the most resolute against the old Elders—they couldn't wait to see them gone.

Danzō's subordinates had members of the Yamanaka and Aburame clans. If Root hadn't experimented with their clan techniques, no one would believe it.

They dared to experiment with the First Hokage's cells and Uchiha Sharingan—what wouldn't Danzō dare do?

The Konoha Elders brought about their destruction.

In the original story, after Danzō's death, the Root was abolished because of the scandal—the clans' opposition was that strong.

"Naruto! How could things end up like this!"

Tsunade, who knew more, looked troubled. Was the influence of chakra already ingrained that deeply?

"Tsunade, the reason you feel this way is because when you first met Naruto, he was at that age—impulsive and passionate, as he should be. Now you're frustrated because he hasn't matured over the years..."

Shirou shook his head, looking at the night sky over Konoha through the office window.

As the fire faded, the air in Konoha seemed sweeter.

Indeed! Breathing in this sweet air, one's mood lightens.

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Forest of Death.

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As Naruto and Konohamaru leaped through the forest, almost escaping, a bolt of lightning flashed ahead and a familiar voice sounded.

"Sasuke!"

Sasuke, his white clothes stained with blood, blocked their path under the moonlight.

Seeing Sasuke, Naruto was excited, but when he saw Konohamaru, he anxiously shouted:

"Sasuke, move aside! Let me get Konohamaru out of here!"

Seeing Naruto still unaware of the catastrophe he'd caused, Sasuke was both angry and shocked.

So clueless and thoughtless?

Why did Naruto now seem even less mature than during the Chūnin Exams?

At least back then, he knew to prioritize the mission and follow some basic ninja rules. How did he become like this?

"Naruto!"

Suppressing his anger, Sasuke glared at him and said in a deep voice:

"You idiot! Do you know what you're doing? You're helping a traitor escape Konoha! Do you want to become a traitor too?!"

But as Sasuke berated him, Konohamaru, terrified and seeing the blood on Sasuke's clothes, glared at him with unprecedented hatred.

"Big brother Naruto! It's him! He's one of the ones who killed the Sarutobi clan!"

Konohamaru pointed at Sasuke in fury, recognizing him as one of the murderers.

"Impossible!"

Naruto looked at Konohamaru in shock, then angrily at Sasuke: "Sasuke, how could you?!"