Chapter:206

The atmosphere in the Sarutobi-Shimura clan's meeting hall was tense.

Seated at the head of the chamber were Shimura Keizo and Sarutobi Furukawa—the two clan leaders, their faces dark as storm clouds.

The Shimura assassination team had just returned, delivering the intercepted scroll.

Shimura Keizo unrolled the parchment, his eyes scanning the words line by line.

Right at the top, bold and clear, were four words:

> "Alliance Agreement"

Sarutobi Furukawa, sitting beside him, narrowed his eyes, scanning the contents.

As they read further, their faces contorted with fury.

The Uchiha-Senju Conspiracy (According to the Scroll)

The message was simple:

Senju Hashirama had proposed an alliance with Uchiha.

Senju would stabilize the north, ensuring that Sarutobi and Shimura remained in check.

Uchiha would lead the charge against the Hyuga Alliance, with Senju providing covert support.

Once Hyuga was eradicated, the two clans would turn north—eliminating Sarutobi and Shimura next.

Finally, the rest of the smaller clans—led by the Ino-Shika-Cho alliance—would be wiped out one by one.

When all was done, the entire Warring States Period would be divided between Uchiha and Senju:

The western half would belong to Uchiha

The eastern half would belong to Senju

At the bottom of the scroll, there was a single signature, written in strong, deliberate strokes:

> Senju Hashirama

Shimura Keizo's hands clenched into fists, crumpling the scroll slightly.

"That damn Senju brat…" he muttered, his voice low and dangerous.

"I thought he was an honorable man, but it turns out he's just scheming to consume us all!"

If Izuna were there, he would have laughed out loud.

You, an old vulture who spent your entire life trying to swallow other clans, have the nerve to complain when someone else does the same?

Sarutobi Furukawa, however, was more measured.

"It might not be Hashirama's doing," he speculated. "Senju Tobirama is the true tactician. This reeks of his influence."

Shimura Keizo snorted.

"It doesn't matter who planned it," he said coldly. "What matters is how we respond."

Sarutobi Furukawa nodded grimly.

"We must resist this union," he said. "If we don't, we'll be the next to fall."

Shimura Keizo stroked his beard, thinking.

Then, his eyes gleamed with sharp intent.

"Their first target is Hyuga," he said. "Then we'll make contact with them."

Sarutobi Furukawa agreed, adding:

"We should also summon the Ino-Shika-Cho clans. Even if they aren't listed as immediate targets, they must realize that Senju and Uchiha will never allow them to remain independent."

Far to the south, in the newly rebuilt Hyuga Castle, the Hyuga elders gathered for an emergency meeting.

The new clan leader, Hyuga Chisato, sat at the head of the chamber.

Unlike his father, Hyuga Tenzong, who had plotted against both Uchiha Izuna and Senju Hashirama, Chisato was younger and less experienced.

At only eighteen years old, he was already an elite jōnin, but his strategic mind was nowhere near that of his predecessor.

And right now—

He was panicking.

Before him lay a scroll, nearly identical to the one intercepted by Shimura.

But this one was signed by Uchiha Madara.

It contained the same terrifying message:

> "Uchiha and Senju have formed an alliance to sweep through the Warring States. Their first target? The Hyuga Alliance."

And then—

"If this is true… we are doomed."

The whisper came from an elder of the Inuzuka clan, seated near the back.

Hyuga Chisato's face paled.

If it had been only Uchiha, the Hyuga Alliance's 5,000-strong force wouldn't be so afraid.

But if Senju and Uchiha truly joined forces…

Hyuga had no chance.

It would not be a battle.

It would be a massacre.

For a moment, the entire council sat in horrified silence.

Finally, Hyuga Genmasa, one of the few remaining Kage-level warriors, spoke:

"The scroll also mentions that Sarutobi and Shimura are targets as well."

He looked at Chisato and asked:

"Why not contact them? We cannot fight alone."

The council nodded in agreement.

If Senju and Uchiha were uniting, then Hyuga had only one option—

They had to unite, too.

Back at the Uchiha stronghold, Izuna was lounging comfortably.

Before him stood five maids, each carrying trays overflowing with priceless gems and rare treasures.

All of them were gifts from wealthy merchants—desperate to win Uchiha's favor.

Izuna turned to Mito, a mischievous grin on his face.

"Mito, these are treasures from every corner of the Warring States," he said playfully. "Take whatever you like."

Mito, still annoyed at Izuna for some offhanded flirtation earlier, merely pouted.

Her lips curled in mock displeasure, but she couldn't hide the amusement in her eyes.

The maids standing nearby glistened with envy.

Even in the Warring States, a woman's love for fine jewelry remained unchanged.

Only the Deputy Chief of the Uchiha Clan could casually offer such wealth to his beloved.

At that moment—

The door slid open.

Madara entered.

His expression was unreadable.

The maids bowed quickly and left the room.

Even Mito, understanding the seriousness, excused herself.

Izuna raised an eyebrow.

"Madara, you look troubled."

Madara exhaled sharply.

"We received confirmation from Sasuke."

Izuna's eyes narrowed slightly.

"And?"

Madara smirked, but there was a dark gleam in his eyes.

"It worked."

He crossed his arms.

"Both Sarutobi-Shimura and Hyuga are preparing to counterattack. We've successfully turned the entire Warring States against us."

Izuna grinned.

"Perfect."

End of the Chapter.

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