Chapter 64: Uchiha Rebellion? Orochimaru: Whatever, Hehe... (1/2)

The Third Hokage had just finished treating the burns on his back. Due to his age, the doctor advised against a one-time treatment; he had to change the medication weekly to ensure no complications arose.

But as soon as the Third Hokage sat down in his office, he was bombarded with alarming news!

"Minato has been arrested by the Police Force!? He was taken to the Anbu as a suspected spy!?"

"Danzo has been detained by Uchiha Fugaku!?"

The Third Hokage jumped up, inadvertently straining the burn on his back, causing a sharp pain.

"Ah—where are they now!? What about Orochimaru!?"

His subordinates quickly reported.

The Third Hokage's expression darkened and became more uncertain with each report.

He had been aware of the Uchiha leaving the village.

Fugaku personally led the Uchiha elites to provide support. No matter how strong-willed Danzo was, it was impossible for him to claim the Five-Tails for himself.

There might be some conflict between the parties, but with Orochimaru present, even if conflict arose, it shouldn't have serious consequences.

Then, the Third Hokage could step in and mediate, keeping everything under control—this was his initial plan.

But plans could never keep up with changes...

How long had Danzo been gone?

First, Minato was arrested, then Danzo was detained... the Third Hokage's heart raced. If the Uchiha hadn't handed Minato over to the Anbu, he would have thought they were rebelling!

"Hokage-sama!"

Another Anbu appeared, kneeling quickly to report:

"Root ninjas attempted to forcibly rescue Elder Danzo but were controlled by the Uchiha using genjutsu!"

"Elder Danzo's Root ninjas are now fully mobilized and are rapidly approaching his location!"

No sooner had the Anbu finished reporting.

Whoosh—Bang!

A signal flare streaked through the daylight, exploding in the sky, forming the Uchiha clan's fan symbol!

It was a blood-red fan!

"Damn it!"

The Third Hokage's heart tightened. This was the highest-level signal flare of the Uchiha clan!

The Second Hokage's research notes on the Uchiha clan had detailed records.

The Uchiha rarely fired distress flares; most of the time, they only fired flares to celebrate victories.

But the signal flare in the sky now was the signal for a full-scale attack!

It was fired personally by the clan leader, indicating the highest level of attack!

"Is the Uchiha really rebelling!?"

The Third Hokage immediately took out his crystal ball, infused it with chakra, and switched to the scene of the Uchiha clan grounds.

Uchiha ninjas' figures flashed rapidly as they mobilized at full speed!

Women, children, and other non-combatants were gathered together, all carrying light packs. Even the pregnant clan leader's wife held a loudspeaker, mobilizing people in the rear!

"The Uchiha are at a life-and-death moment. If they can't return home, the children are our last hope!"

"..."

The Third Hokage's face darkened instantly. He turned off the crystal ball and slammed his hand on the table, "What exactly is happening!!"

"Hokage-sama!!"

Another person rushed in, and the Third Hokage's eyes lit up—it was Shibi Aburame!

Shibi Aburame knelt on one knee and quickly reported:

"Lord Danzo is suspected of stealing the Sharingan from the Uchiha clan and was caught by Clan Leader Fugaku. Clan Leader Fugaku demanded that Lord Danzo explain the source of the Sharingan, but Lord Danzo refused to cooperate!"

"Root ninjas tried to ambush the Uchiha to rescue Lord Danzo. After being subdued by genjutsu, they launched a second ambush. Two Uchiha ninjas are injured, and seven Root ninjas are seriously injured by fire jutsu!"

"Lord White Fang and Lord Orochimaru are trying to maintain order, but they are short-handed and request immediate reinforcements!"

Having finished speaking, Shibi Aburame turned into a puff of white smoke—it was just a shadow clone.

"Ugh..."

After hearing the report, the Third Hokage felt a bit dizzy, and the wound on his back seemed to be splitting open again.

"Lord Hokage!" The Anbu who reported earlier quickly supported him.

"I'm fine. Quickly, gather the troops and notify the Hyuga clan... forget it."