Chapter 120, Aunt Mikoto, You Also Don't Want...

Naka Shrine.

It is the ancestral land of the Uchiha clan and also the place for their secret gatherings.

The Konoha high - ups have long known of its existence.

But before, they were never quite sure of its exact location.

It was not until Shisui Uchiha and Itachi Uchiha defected and joined them that the Uchiha clan was completely under their control.

However, there was still one thing they didn't know.

Beneath Naka Shrine, there was a stone tablet inscribed by the Sage of Six Paths.

One had to activate the Sharingan[b]Sharingan[/b], Mangekyō Sharingan[b]Mangekyō Sharingan[/b], and Rinnegan[b]Rinnegan[/b] in sequence to see the entire content.

Since Danzo Shimura had sent Root members ahead, by the time he and Hiruzen Sarutobi arrived, the search was already over.

"Lord Danzo Shimura, Lord Hokage,"

The Root members bowed.

Hiruzen Sarutobi frowned imperceptibly.

How audacious.

They addressed Danzo Shimura first and Hiruzen Sarutobi second.

The Root no longer needed to exist.

Hiruzen Sarutobi scanned the area and noticed a corpse covered with a white cloth in the distance. He asked, "Who's that?"

"Seinosuke Sarutobi,"

The Root member's answer left Hiruzen Sarutobi standing there in a daze.

After a long time, he turned his head stiffly and asked, "Who did you say?"

"Your son, Seinosuke Sarutobi."

"Absolutely impossible!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi instinctively refused to believe it.

He staggered forward, stretched out his shaking hand, and slowly lifted the white cloth.

"No!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi's face looked visibly older.

At his age, besides being the Hokage and protecting Konoha, his children and grandchildren were what he cared about most.

He had two sons, Seinosuke Sarutobi and Asuma Sarutobi.

He had one grandson, Konohamaru Sarutobi.

But his grandson hadn't been born yet; his eldest son's wife was nine months pregnant.

Asuma had been rebellious since childhood and had become one of the Twelve Guardian Ninja of the Fire Daimyo after growing up. He'd just returned recently.

On the contrary, Seinosuke grew up by his side, followed his arrangements, joined the Anbu[b]Anbu[/b], and became its captain, which made Hiruzen Sarutobi happy.

In other words, Seinosuke was the son he favored.

Now, Seinosuke had passed away before him.

Hiruzen Sarutobi's pain was beyond words.

Danzo Shimura glanced over, showing no emotion.

He was a solitary person.

He never got married or had children, devoting his life to guarding Konoha through the long nights until his death.

For him, family affection was nothing but a hindrance.

"What about the others?"

Danzo Shimura suddenly realized something was amiss.

"There's no one else,"

The Root member replied. "We've searched the area. Apart from Seinosuke Sarutobi, we found no one else."

"What did you say?!"

Danzo Shimura angrily tapped his cane and asked, "In such a large place, there's not a single person?"

"None."

The Root member answered indifferently once again.

"Damn it!"

Malice and hatred flashed in Danzo Shimura's eyes.

He knew he'd been tricked and came back empty - handed.

Since he couldn't obtain the Sharingan, he must secure the position of Hokage.

Danzo Shimura stared at Hiruzen Sarutobi, his expression gradually turning cold.

I've taken the heat for you so many times. It's your turn to take the fall now.

Hiruzen, I've told you that you'll definitely regret it!

At the Daimyo's Mansion in the Land of Waves.

Ena Uzumaki got busy as she had to accommodate three hundred people.

Most of them were civilians, not ninjas.

As for the ninjas, they were all offed by Itachi Uchiha.

But there were still quite a few who managed to escape.

A total of thirty - two ninjas were captured.

There were five Jonin, and the rest were Chunin and Genin.

Natsume's organization suddenly grew stronger.

At least Ena Uzumaki didn't have to worry about her safety anymore.

[Due to your actions, the fates of Izumi Uchiha, Mikoto Uchiha, Shisui Uchiha, Itachi Uchiha, Danzo Shimura, Hiruzen Sarutobi, etc. have changed. You've gained a total of three hundred and seventy destiny value.]

A series of prompt sounds made Natsume quite pleased. It was worth staying up all night.

And this wasn't the end.

Next, it was up to Danzo's actions.

He hoped Danzo wouldn't disappoint him.

If necessary, he could offer a hand.

Natsume knocked on the door, but there was no response.

"I'm coming in."

He slid open the door and saw Mikoto Uchiha, looking utterly devastated.

She was sitting on the ground blankly, her eyes devoid of light.

If she had just lost her husband or son, it would have been a bit easier.

But she had witnessed the tragic scene of Itachi Uchiha killing Fugaku Uchiha.

No normal person could accept such a thing.

In the original story, Mikoto Uchiha chose to follow Fugaku Uchiha in death. She didn't resist and died under Itachi Uchiha's blade.

Now, Natsume had stopped her.

"Aunt Mikoto."

"…?"

Mikoto Uchiha was a bit surprised when she saw Natsume's true face.

Normally, she would have been extremely shocked.

But now, no matter how big the event was, it was hard to stir up any waves in her heart.

"Let me go."

Mikoto Uchiha said, without the usual gentleness.

Natsume had tied her up to prevent her from committing suicide.

Otherwise, she would have gone with Fugaku Uchiha long ago.

He could understand Mikoto Uchiha at this moment.

She was bent on dying.

Natsume squatted down and looked at her up close.

Due to the great change, her delicate face was ashen, and her black hair was a bit messy. She looked rather haggard.

This chapter isn't over!

The kimono on her body had come loose because of Natsume's restraint on the ground before, revealing her snow - white and dazzling skin.

"Aunt Mikoto."

Natsume reached out his hand to tidy up her disheveled hair.

She didn't react at all.

"Not long ago, the Ninja Academy held a temporary exam."

Natsume said as he tidied up.

Hearing about the Ninja Academy, there was a glimmer of hope in Mikoto Uchiha's eyes.

She suddenly raised her face and asked, "What about Sasuke?!"

Previously, she had always thought that Sasuke Uchiha had also died at Itachi Uchiha's hands.

After all, if he could kill his own father, there was no reason for him not to kill his younger brother.

"He's alive and safe."

Hearing this, Mikoto Uchiha was stunned, and tears immediately rolled down her face, no longer able to be suppressed.

She pressed her head against Natsume's chest and burst into tears.

This also represents that she no longer has the heart to seek death.

A mother becomes strong for her children (When a woman becomes a mother, she becomes strong for her children's sake).

Itachi Uchiha can no longer be saved, but there is still hope for Sasuke Uchiha.

She can't just end her life and leave the poor child to face the sorrows of the world alone.

Natsume reached out his hand and patted her on the back, not saying a word.

At this time, just wait for her to finish venting and it'll be okay.

After a long time, Mikoto Uchiha raised her head, her face full of tear - stains.

"Let go of me. I want to see Sasuke."

"Sasuke, I'm afraid you'll have to wait for some time to see him."

Natsume released the restriction on her body and explained, "It's not easy to enter Konoha now. And your appearance will instead affect Sasuke."

"Why?"

Mikoto Uchiha couldn't understand the second half of his words at all.

"If one wants to seek revenge, one must possess powerful strength."

Natsume said calmly, "Your Uchiha clan needs stimulation to awaken the Sharingan. And this is Sasuke's chance. If you go, it will reduce this driving force."

Mikoto Uchiha hesitated, wanting to speak but holding back.

She was not willing for Sasuke Uchiha to suffer such a disaster.

But Natsume was right.

If Sasuke Uchiha wanted to defeat Itachi Uchiha, he had to pay the price and put in the effort.

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