Seizure

Chapter 228: Seizure

Konoha, the Uchiha Clan compound—a corner completely isolated from the rest of Konoha, leaving the Uchiha Clan utterly cut off.

A lack of communication naturally bred estrangement, and with people stirring things up behind the scenes, it seemed only natural that matters had reached this point.

Standing atop a tree beside the clan compound,

Uchiha Shisui looked at the peaceful, harmonious life still unfolding within the clan, and a resolve flashed through his heart.

For the sake of this peace, he was willing to bear this crime!

Even if it meant keeping his clansmen trapped forever in the deception of an Illusion Technique, he would not hesitate.

Acting on his own again… Itachi would probably blame him afterward.

But this was also the best way to let their family live together in happiness.

Then…

Yet at that moment, several shuriken tore through the air and shot straight at Shisui.

He immediately left his original position.

The immense force of the shuriken punched straight through the tree trunk where he had been standing.

The exit wound burst outward.

Wood chips flew everywhere.

Like a large-caliber sniper rifle!

The moment Shisui appeared at a new location, he was attacked again.

Every time he changed positions, he was inevitably met by a new enemy!

Uchiha Shisui’s heart sank.

Though the attackers were weaker than him, every one of them was an experienced jonin.

Their attacks all adhered to the principles of speed, ruthlessness, and precision.

They had barely used any powerful ninjutsu. Instead, through shuriken, taijutsu, and small ninja tools working in tandem, they displayed astonishing combat power.

And because they had not used any powerful abilities requiring preparation time, their combined efforts prevented even his proud speed from shaking them off.

They knew a great deal about him!

After taking several consecutive attacks, Uchiha Shisui used the Body Flicker Technique again, leaving the woods and arriving at a barren grassland.

Seeing the five figures leaping out, along with the masks on their faces, his expression turned grave.

"So they really are Root… Danzo, what exactly are you trying to do? Why are you stopping me?!"

Shisui ignored the five powerful, battle-hardened Root jonin before him and instead looked behind them.

"Stopping you? Using such a powerful technique as Kotoamatsukami to suppress a mere rebellion is truly wasteful."

Danzo’s one-armed, one-eyed figure slowly emerged from behind them, seemingly not caring in the slightest whether Shisui would use Kotoamatsukami on him.

He had already thoroughly understood Shisui’s character. Since Shisui wanted to use that technique to save his clansmen, he would never waste it on him.

It was precisely because he had fully confirmed Shisui’s intentions that he had decisively chosen to act!

"The conflict between the Uchiha and the village is bound to erupt sooner or later. Even if you solve the immediate crisis, it will not last. You should understand that. Since that is the case, why not erase the Uchiha Clan from existence forever for the sake of the village? Wouldn’t that be the best solution?"

Danzo spoke casually, causing Uchiha Shisui’s pupils to contract.

This man…

He had never once considered resolving things peacefully!

Even if the Third Hokage agreed to his request, Danzo had no intention of compromising!

For a moment, Uchiha Shisui even felt the urge to use Kotoamatsukami on him.

But it had to be said that while Danzo was a conspirator with a narrow outlook who only liked to employ underhanded means, he had an excellent grasp of human nature.

That impulse flickered through Shisui’s mind only briefly before he forcibly suppressed it. Even if he used Kotoamatsukami on Danzo and succeeded in making him support a peaceful resolution, it still could not erase the conflict between the village and the Uchiha Clan.

If it truly came to that point, even the Third Hokage would not show mercy. It would only cause even greater destruction!

Shisui was strong, but his own personality was his greatest weakness…

"Attack!"

Although Danzo himself was quite powerful, he had no intention of stepping forward personally. He directly signaled for the five seasoned Root subordinates to attack and create an opening.

The five worked together flawlessly, continuously launching rapid attacks with shuriken, Explosive Tags, poison smoke, and other tools.

They were targeting Uchiha Shisui specifically.

No matter how fast he was, he still found it extremely difficult to deal with instant attacks that required no preparation, especially when wielded by Root elites whose experience had reached its peak and who specialized in assassination.

Just five people were enough to constantly force Shisui to move and defend.

If there were only these five, of course they would not be enough to kill the Kage-level Uchiha Shisui.

But while the Root members could attack recklessly without paying any attention to defense, Shisui had to remain wary of Danzo at his side!

On the battlefield, there was a saying when facing the Sharingan: one-on-one, flee at all costs.

But that also highlighted the Sharingan’s weakness!

Unlike the Byakugan, the Sharingan did not provide a full field of vision. It had blind spots.

Even if he used an Illusion Technique, the enemy’s coordinated teammates would immediately break it.

Their combat experience was simply too extensive.

Under the relentless pressure of the five, even though Shisui had kept his guard at its highest, he still fell for Danzo’s scheme. Danzo successfully circled behind him, launched a sneak attack, and took his right eye.

Holding the bloody eyeball in his hand, Danzo did not care in the slightest.

"The right eye is already mine. All that remains is the left eye. Don’t worry, I will safeguard it well for you, and put it to good use…"

A cold flash swept through the air. Danzo’s left hand, along with the Sharingan he had just obtained and had not even had time to warm, was severed and sent flying before landing in someone’s hand.

"Forget it. If you put it to good use, there’s an eighty percent chance I’d become the first test subject."

Xu Yue appeared without warning, caught Danzo’s hand, removed the Sharingan from it, and smiled at the furious Danzo.

Then he used the threads of Earth Grudge Fear to reattach Danzo’s hand as he said,

"Sorry, I acted a little too hastily and injured you. Let me treat that for you. Lord Danzo surely won’t mind."

His attitude and tone were exactly as respectful as when he had first met Danzo.

Yet they only made Danzo deeply wary.

He had not noticed Xu Yue’s movements at all just now!

He had always been careful when dealing with him. When had Xu Yue left a mark on him?

No!

It was not on him. Xu Yue had left the Flying Thunder God marker on Shisui’s Sharingan.

This bastard!

"Oh? Lord Danzo, you still aren’t leaving? Are you thinking that I’ll make the same choice as Shisui?"

Seeing the alarm and fury on Danzo’s face, Xu Yue smiled until his eyes nearly narrowed into slits.

"Leave!"

After issuing the order through gritted teeth, Danzo was the first to leave, with the five Root members following close behind…

Only then did Xu Yue turn back to Shisui, who was covering his eye in a daze. He walked over and held out the eye in his hand.

"What are you spacing out for? I’ll put it back first."

"Heh… No need. There’s no point anymore…"

After gradually coming back to his senses, Shisui’s remaining left eye was filled with confusion.

"So no matter how hard I try, I can’t change the outcome. Danzo never intended to spare the Uchiha Clan. Even if I truly used an Illusion Technique to stop the conflict, it would make no difference!"

Having finally seen the truth, Shisui understood that the conflict between the Uchiha and the village was no longer something his Illusion Technique could resolve.

So what if he could handle the clansmen? He could not control Danzo and all those represented by Danzo who were dissatisfied with the Uchiha Clan at the same time!

It was already too late…

Two updates..

I don’t know what I stepped on, but I took a fall… Thankfully, I protected myself well, and my injured leg was fine… Scared the hell out of me.

Just scraped a little skin off my hand.