"Haha! Obito, where did you find such an idiot?" On the rooftop of a nearby house, Zetsu, resembling a pitcher plant, and the masked Uchiha Obito were observing the conflict unfolding in the narrow alley.
Seeing the Mist Ninja envoy deliberately provoke the Uchiha, the ever-excited White Zetsu burst out laughing.
"This world is full of fools. The Mist Village has plenty of brainless idiots. I specifically chose one of the radical militants from the Mist Village's war faction. If he were obedient, I wouldn't have picked him as the envoy."
Uchiha Obito coldly watched everything unfold.
"You're right about that."
Black Zetsu chimed in, casting a discreet glance at Uchiha Obito, adding, "Indeed, this world is never short of fools! But… do you really think this will draw out Uchiha Sōgen? We're in Konoha; that fool might be dealt with before Uchiha Sōgen even gets involved."
Shifting the topic to avoid saying too much, Black Zetsu continued.
"It's worth a try. Besides, the fool's death is part of the plan anyway. If he can serve a purpose before dying, then it's a win-win. Our ultimate goal is to destroy the Uchiha. Whether it's through internal strife in Konoha or a war with the Mist, the outcome is the same for me!"
"If we can learn more about Uchiha Sōgen's abilities beforehand, it will make our next steps much smoother."
The Mangekyō Sharingan with unknown abilities is extremely dangerous! Even though Uchiha Obito believed there weren't many people in the shinobi world who could threaten him, caution is always necessary. He didn't want to see his grand ambitions crumble due to carelessness.
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He couldn't afford to fail.
"The Mangekyō Sharingan, huh? You Uchiha are terrifyingly powerful!" White Zetsu remarked in awe.
"Yes, the Uchiha are too dangerous, which is why we must eliminate this threat before executing the plan." Uchiha Obito agreed. As an Uchiha himself, he knew how troublesome the Uchiha's power could be. If they didn't eliminate this uncertain factor early, who knows what complications might arise later?
Someone could awaken an ability similar to his own or, worse, one that could counter his powers.
It's possible that Uchiha Sōgen might already possess such power.
That's why this time, unlike the night of the Nine-Tails incident, Obito didn't act recklessly. Instead, he chose to use the Mist Village as the first strike.
"So, is your contact with that Uchiha Itachi kid also part of the plan to destroy the Uchiha?"
"An interesting pawn. If used correctly, he might help bring an end to the Uchiha." A cold smile crept across Obito's face beneath his mask as he mentioned the intriguing boy.
The Uchiha clan must be destroyed, though selecting one or two useful pawns would facilitate future plans.
Meanwhile, the conflict in the alley escalated. The Mist envoy reached out to grab Uchiha Fujika, while the three Konoha Chunin hesitated…
Fujika hurled shuriken.
This wasn't the war era anymore, and Konoha wasn't a battlefield, so no one expected a five-year-old girl to decisively throw shuriken, let alone aim for vital points like the neck, heart, and kidneys.
It wasn't just about her shuriken skills; the critical factor was that this child had the determination and resolve to kill.
The three Konoha Chunin tasked with protecting the Mist envoy were completely stunned and didn't react at all.
However, as an envoy from the Mist Village, the opponent was at least a Jonin. Moreover, coming from the dangerous Mist Village where even walking required watching out for shuriken from behind, the envoy remained highly vigilant. As soon as Fujika acted, he responded.
A kunai slipped into his hand from his sleeve.
With a swift motion, he easily deflected the incoming shuriken.
"As expected of the Uchiha, even a brat is this capable!" Without any hesitation, the Mist envoy threw his kunai at Fujika, fast and fierce. If he could kill this Uchiha brat, even if he died afterward, it would be worth it.
A war between the Mist and Konoha would break out once again.
Having suffered losses during the Nine-Tails incident, Konoha, without the Fourth Hokage, wouldn't stand a chance against the Mist. As long as the Mist emerged victorious… even in death, he would become a hero of the Mist Village, remembered like the Mizukages of the past.
Before he set out for Konoha, the Fourth Mizukage had already hinted that his mission was to die in Konoha. Only through his death could the Mist claim the moral high ground, rallying the village to war with Konoha. If he somehow survived and returned to the village, he would face a fate worse than death.
Death was the inevitable outcome of this mission.
Since death was certain, why not go all out and take an Uchiha brat down with him? As for whether his actions would give Konoha the moral high ground…
The village only needed an excuse. The truth was irrelevant, twisted at the whims of the powerful.
Naruto and Sasuke were stunned. They wanted to help, but their bodies were frozen, unable to move. They could only watch the fight between Fujika and the Mist envoy, seeing the glinting kunai fly toward Fujika's head.
A small blade flashed through the air.
Uchiha Shisui stood firmly in front of the children, deflecting the deadly kunai from the Mist envoy.
"Big brother Shisui!"
Sasuke's eyes lit up upon seeing Shisui arrive in time, and the pressure on him vanished.
"Fujika, are you okay?"
Shisui asked the little girl with concern. As a close friend of Sōgen, he knew how much his friend cherished his family, especially his younger sister, who was ten years younger than him. Although they bickered constantly, she was more precious to him than anything.
Sōgen might very well storm the Mist Village and take down the Mizukage!
"I'm fine, big brother Shisui. I'm not hurt!" Fujika replied sulkily.
"Good, I'm glad to hear it!" Shisui double-checked her, ensuring she was indeed unharmed, and finally sighed in relief. "Don't worry! Everything's fine now. I've already sent the crows to inform Sōgen. He'll be here soon." He then turned to face the Mist envoy, frowning deeply, knowing this situation was going to be difficult to handle.
This wasn't going to end well.