Konoha: I’m Naruto’s Brother — Gilgamesh Chapter 51 51: Your Greatest Enemy Is the One Who Knows You

Despite Hiruzen Sarutobi's efforts to stabilize the situation, Konoha inevitably descended into turmoil.

The major clans shut their doors and refused to act.

The Konoha Police Force no longer maintained order in the village.

The ANBU had suffered devastating casualties.

Rumors spread like wildfire.

No one knew what the future held.

Although Hiruzen forced himself to appear in public and project confidence, many people in Konoha had already begun making plans of their own.

"Is the Uzumaki clan about to make its move?"

At the Uchiha compound, Fugaku was already exhausted just trying to keep his clansn from causing trouble.

Fortunately, his efforts over the past year had earned their trust.

Otherwise, the Uchiha might already have stord the Hokage's office.

Given everything that had happened, Fugaku could not help but believe that the Uzumaki clan had made their move.

They had struck directly at Hiruzen's weakest point and shattered the village's confidence in him.

Naturally, Fugaku wondered whether the Uzumaki were preparing to deliver the final blow and send Hiruzen to his grave.

"Clan Head, the Third Hokage is on his way. He'll arrive soon."

Before Fugaku could think further, one of the Police Force mbers rushed over to report.

"The Third Hokage?"

Fugaku was startled.

But he quickly cald down.

He did not believe that the alliance between the Uchiha and the Uzumaki had been exposed.

At this point, Hiruzen should be the one feeling pressured—not the Uchiha.

Fugaku imdiately gathered a team and went out to receive him.

After all, Hiruzen was still the Hokage.

The leader of the village.

"Lord Third, forgive for not welcoming you sooner."

"The Police Force will be reorganized as quickly as possible. Many people were influenced by Advisor Danzo's words, and I'm currently working to explain the truth and stop them from believing his lies."

As soon as he saw Hiruzen walking toward him, Fugaku stepped forward and spoke first.

The words hit Hiruzen like a punch to the gut.

He had co specifically to stabilize the Uchiha.

The last thing he wanted was open conflict at this mont.

Yet Fugaku's attitude was unexpectedly… compliant.

"This… is greatly appreciated."

"I never imagined Danzo had been bribed by Kirigakure and would do sothing like this."

"He even slandered and committed such treacherous acts, nearly bringing ruin upon Konoha."

"I will definitely give the Uchiha clan an explanation."

"But before that, I hope the Police Force will do its best to maintain the village's stability."

Hiruzen spoke with unusual warmth.

The two did not talk for long.

Soon, they parted ways.

"We can't delay any longer."

The mont he left the Uchiha district, Hiruzen's expression darkened.

Fugaku's behavior was wrong.

He was far too confident.

Completely different from the cautious and submissive man Hiruzen saw during etings.

At that mont, Hiruzen wanted nothing more than to strike the Uchiha imdiately.

"Offer more benefits."

"Let the vultures make the choice for themselves."

Hiruzen decided to use the sa thod he had once employed against the Senju.

He would tempt the clans with the spoils of the Uchiha's destruction.

This ti, even the Sarutobi clan would claim none of the rewards.

Everything would be handed over to the other clans, ensuring they stood on the front lines.

…

"That old bastard is going to make his move."

Fugaku felt the sa pressure Hiruzen did.

Just as Hiruzen found Fugaku's attitude suspicious, Fugaku sensed the sa thing from Hiruzen.

On the surface, the Third Hokage had been polite.

But every word carried hidden malice.

In the past, Danzo had acted like a loyal hound, lunging forward to attack the Uchiha, while Hiruzen stood behind him pretending to diate.

And little by little, the Uchiha's power had been stripped away.

Fugaku had not fully appreciated it before.

Now, it had beco painfully obvious.

"I need to inform Uzumaki Shuji imdiately so he can relay the ssage to the Uzumaki clan."

Fugaku was anxious.

He could not allow the Uchiha to be caught off guard.

This battle was unavoidable.

The hostility this village held toward the Uchiha ran too deep.

And in such a situation, allies were everything.

…

anwhile, Uzumaki Shuji remained perfectly calm.

Now that Danzo was no longer available as a shield, he needed to be more careful when researching ninjutsu.

The Ninja Academy resud as scheduled.

He sent a shadow clone to attend classes and fool the ANBU.

anwhile, his true body stayed ho, studying the Scroll of Seals.

This treasure was genuinely valuable.

It was too useful to simply throw into the Gate of Babylon as another mana-enhancing item.

"Impure World Reincarnation…"

"I'm missing the necessary materials, but the technique itself doesn't seem particularly difficult."

"For , the risks are minimal."

"Unless I summon monsters like the First Hokage, Madara Uchiha, or the Second Hokage, ordinary ninja shouldn't be able to break free from the technique."

While staying with Danzo, Uzumaki Shuji had cramd a great deal of ninja theory.

He focused especially on hand seals.

That foundation was enough for him to understand many of the techniques recorded in the Scroll of Seals.

Most ordinary jutsu held little value for him.

In practical terms, they were far less useful than the Chains of Heaven.

The reason he stole the Scroll of Seals was twofold.

First, to enrich the Gate of Babylon.

Second—and more importantly—to obtain the Impure World Reincarnation technique.

As for the other forbidden techniques, he had little interest in them.

Even the clan secret arts recorded inside were largely useless to him.

"Now all that remains…"

"…is for Hiruzen Sarutobi to flip the table himself."

"And then sink into despair."

Uzumaki Shuji was utterly composed.

At this point, victory was already within his grasp.

He possessed the Impure World Reincarnation.

He possessed Hashirama's cells.

With any suitable sacrifice, he could summon the First Hokage to fight for him.

And perhaps, after this, he would no longer have the luxury of living such peaceful days.

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