The Shadow of Konoha

In Hanyu's memory, the disciples of the Second Hokage all had a good ending. Basically, they all became the backbone of Konoha. No matter what the cause of death was, it could be considered a "long life" for a ninja when they died.

Not to mention the two people who became advisors and Danzo who became the dark side of Konoha, even Akimichi Tofu was able to fight alongside the Third Hokage during the subsequent Nine-Tails attack.

...Everything except Uchiha Kagami.

Hanyu remembered that Uchiha Kagami did die young at the age of a little over 20, but in his impression, when an Uchiha used Susanoo, he should not die, so it was not until Sansho told him this shocking fact that Hanyu realized that all this was happening before his eyes.

Obviously, there was something wrong with his "impression". When an Uchiha encounters a situation where he needs to use Susanoo to fight, there are very likely only two possible outcomes: either he kills everyone or he will be killed.

Okay, that's bullshit.

Uchiha Kagami was barely an acquaintance to Hanyu, so he only felt a little unbelievable about the news of his death, but that was all... Moreover, he had already witnessed the death of the Second Hokage, and he understood one thing from beginning to end:

Anyone could die on the battlefield, and Kagami's death was not an incredible event.

"The camp was raided and the highest commander on the front line was killed. Konoha's morale will drop again. At the same time, the situation in Konoha that had just stabilized will become turbulent again... The Second Kazekage did launch a fatal blow." Although this incident was a serious blow to Konoha, Hanyu had to admit that the Second Kazekage seized the right time to fight.

Based on Sansho's information, she naturally believed that Uchiha Kagami died at the hands of the Second Kazekage.

However, Sansho shook her head. "According to the description sent back by the ninja who witnessed the battle at the frontline headquarters last night, the one who really played a role in that battle and successfully suppressed Uchiha Kagami was actually a young ninja... He was probably not much different in age from you. He fought by manipulating iron sand and resisted and even suppressed Kagami's Susanoo."

"..." Hanyu opened his mouth but said nothing.

Another famous person. This description instantly made him understand who the Sand Village ninja who fought with Uchiha Kagami last night was. Although Hanyu didn't know the name of the "young ninja", he knew the other party's future identity and title - the Third Kazekage, the strongest Kazekage in history.

No one has stipulated that geniuses can only be born in Konoha, so when someone makes a big splash overnight, it is good news for Sunagakure and a strange dream for Konoha.

The Third Kazekage and his Magnetism Release Kekkei Genkai theoretically have the potential to rival Susanoo. Considering that Kagami's Susanoo version is relatively low, if the enemy has already mastered Magnetism Release, the future Kazekage may even have the upper hand in terms of ability.

But then Hanyu realized that there was something wrong with the way Sansho described it. What did he mean by "a ninja of similar age"? Did this teacher expect him to have the ability to rival the Third Kazekage?

Funny?

He was a little afraid to think about it, so he continued, "The front-line command suffered heavy losses? Including Uchiha Kagami, they wouldn't be completely wiped out... And, even if Uchiha Kagami died, would the Uchiha clan still be able to jump so hard at this time?"

Hanyu had already heard from Sansho that his technique was more suitable for dealing with the Sharingan. The implication of his words was that the Uchiha clan was taking an attitude of opposition to the village... All of this was a direct reaction to the death of Uchiha Kagami.

"All I can say is that Konoha suffered heavy losses last night. As for the problem of the Uchiha clan, all I can say is that the timing of Uchiha Kagami's death was too unfortunate." Sansho said extremely helplessly.

"Heavy losses" is probably not much different from total annihilation.

Unlike Hanyu, Sansho and Kagami are at least old acquaintances, but she did not show much sadness at this time. It was not indifference, but she had experienced countless similar things, and even at this time she had to devote all her energy to dealing with the Uchiha mess.

It's really a matter of timing.

Uchiha Kagami was the Uchiha who was most integrated into Konoha. His identity as a second-generation disciple allowed him to closely connect the Uchiha clan, which was somewhat independent of the Konoha system, with the village. In Hanyu's impression, even if Uchiha Kagami was not the clan leader of the Uchiha clan, he would at least be a leading figure like a banner. However, he is dead now.

The bond formed by one person is too fragile.

Even though Kagami died on the front battlefield, even ordinary ninjas would now criticize the Third Hokage's reaction and handling ability in this matter, not to mention the Uchiha clan, who had to think more.

When the Hidden Leaf Village was formed and the system of the Five Great Nations was determined, the chaotic times were settled and people's minds were settled. However, at this time, Uchiha Madara suddenly rebelled. He regretted becoming a family with the Senju, so he decided to lead the Uchiha away from Konoha.

But the Uchiha clan's reaction at that time was: Oh, so that's what you think, then go and have fun by yourself.

They didn't keep me company.

Later, when Uchiha Madara showed hostility towards Konoha and attempted to launch an offensive, the former clan leader had actually completely broken with the Uchiha clan. So after the first Hokage killed him, although no Uchiha could say "it was good that he died", in fact, most of them thought that Madara should die.

But even though the Uchiha clan chose to accept the established status quo, it was more because they were tired of the chaotic times. From the beginning to the end, the Uchiha clan lacked the sense of integration into the village like the Senju clan... This is something deeply rooted in their genes, determined by their leadership temperament, tolerance, and clan characteristics, and it is not so easy to change.

The Uchiha clan are aloof and arrogant, and although they fight as bravely as the Senju clan, they are always separated from the village. Because of this, coupled with Uchiha Madara's betrayal, the village lacks trust in the Uchiha clan.

At this time, Uchiha Kagami appeared. He was actually a very special person. He was born in Uchiha, but became the disciple of the Second Hokage who hated Uchiha the most.

This is such an obvious political signal that even a blind person can see that the sinister Second Generation is showing goodwill to the Uchiha clan, and the Uchiha clan has no reason to reject this goodwill. Even after the Second Generation's death, his ideas continued. As a disciple, Uchiha Kagami inherited part of the Second Generation's legacy. As long as he can continue to serve as a high-level official in Konoha, the clan will always make changes. This is the people's support.

But now the death of Kagami has made everything impossible. There is no second Hokage in the world, and there will never be another Kagami in the Uchiha clan... Without the friendship of fellow disciples and the experience of fighting life and death together, who can expect the third Hokage to trust other Uchiha members as much as he trusts Uchiha Kagami?

No one would trust it.

Later, the Uchiha clan never achieved the political status of Kagami. To a certain extent, the inevitable result of the tragedy of the Uchiha clan was determined by the accidental death of Kagami.

The wise Uchiha clan members who have truly emerged from the war-torn era and experienced the rule of two generations of Hokage should be able to see clearly that the situation they are facing has changed abruptly, so they are anxious and try to take action... Now Konoha has a new head of the family. The third Hokage is not the second or first generation. He has not yet established a firm foothold and lacks prestige. To use that meaningless assumption, if the second or first generation was in power, Uchiha Kagami would be dead and there would be no way the Uchiha would be able to stand up.

"In short, the reason why some ninjas are being transferred back from the front lines is not to go to war with Uchiha directly... Things haven't reached that point yet. It's just to prevent the most embarrassing outcome. Armed confrontation is the last resort." After explaining the general situation, Sansho led Hanyu towards the depths of the underground space.

Yes, she was right, and there was nothing wrong with Konoha's approach, and no one really wanted to start a civil war.

But the problem is that the development of the situation is beyond human control. From Konoha's point of view, recalling the ninjas is just a preparatory measure, but from the Uchiha clan's point of view, they will only doubt the village's intentions and thus aggravate the tense situation.

"The internal strife at this time is really fatal." Hanyu couldn't help but think so, and just as he didn't want to experience it beforehand, he was eventually involved in the conspiracy.

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