Chapter 658: I Don't Mind Destroying the Entire Konoha

Yuanfei Rizhan's body suddenly tensed, and his pipe nearly slipped from his hand.

He spun around abruptly and saw a black‑clad, stern‑faced black‑haired man, who had somehow been standing in the center of the office, only a few meters away.

The door was shut tight, and outside there was complete silence; the Anbu who should have been guarding apparently noticed nothing and gave no report!

"Who are you?!" Yuanfei Rizhan demanded sharply, his expression very grave.

To breach the Hokage's building's defenses without a sound, this person's strength is far from ordinary.

"Regarding the Uchiha and the Village..." Sasuke Uchiha ignored his vigilance and got straight to the point.

His tone was flat, yet indisputable, "We need to talk..."

Yuanfei Rizhan's pupils narrowed slightly.

Uchiha? At this moment, such a sensitive topic...

Could it be that he is a member of the Uchiha clan?!

But in the intel Itachi provided, there seemed to be no such individual, right?

Because Sasuke had not activated the Sharingan, he could not discern his identity for a moment.

Yet he roughly guessed it...

"Young Uchiha, you trespassed into the Hokage Office and brought up such a sensitive topic; what exactly do you intend?"

Yuanfei Rizhan said in a deep voice, trying to seize the initiative.

Sasuke did not answer his question; he simply lifted his head slowly.

Buzz—

A massive surge of Pupil Power instantly filled the entire room!

Yuanfei Rizhan's breath suddenly stalled, and he stared wide‑eyed in disbelief.

Only then did Sasuke Uchiha dramatically activate the Kaleidoscope Sharingan, staring coldly at him and exuding a terrifying pressure!

Kaleidoscope Sharingan!

He was shocked beyond measure, when did the Uchiha ever get a Kaleidoscope?

How could Itachi never have mentioned this?!

Sasuke's Kaleidoscope quietly stared at the stunned Third Hokage, his voice still calm.

"Negotiation, or..."

He paused briefly, then released murderous intent.

"I don't mind destroying the entire Konoha Village; don't doubt it, I can definitely do it."

He wasn't joking; in this timeline, truly no one could stop him.

Yuanfei Rizhan fell into silence.

"Young man," he began slowly, his voice regaining its usual steadiness, but the gravity in his eyes remained unchanged.

"Power is indeed great, but destruction is not the way to solve problems. Konoha and the Uchiha... are ultimately branches on the same great tree."

As he spoke, he covertly observed Sasuke's reaction; the latter's face showed no expression, merely staring silently.

"If branches are long‑term shrouded in shadow, they will eventually wither, or... ignite, taking the whole tree down with them."

Sasuke Uchiha said.

"My demand is simple: the Uchiha must truly integrate into Konoha, not be isolated, monitored, or forced toward extremism."

He took a small step forward, and the intangible pressure grew.

"The authority of the police forces needs substantive expansion, to partake in the village's defense and diplomatic decisions.

Uchiha geniesses should be eligible to join the Anbu, even to compete for the Hokage's personal guard.

Konoha's high‑level council must have a permanent seat for the Uchiha. The secret surveillance of the Uchiha must cease immediately."

Each clause directly targets the core of the long‑standing Uchiha‑village conflict, and the rights the radical Uchiha have long demanded but never obtained.

If the village gave the clan trust and respect, such a situation would not arise.

Yuanfei Rizhan fell silent upon hearing that.

These demands touch the village's fundamental power structure and decades‑long preventive policies toward the Uchiha.

If agreed...

After a long while, Yuanfei Rizhan inhaled deeply, as if he had instantly aged several years.

"... Uchiha truly are an indispensable part of Konoha."

He said slowly, his tone solemn, "The long‑standing divide and suspicion mean it's time for change."

He looked at Sasuke, saying word for word:

"I, in the name of the Third Hokage, promise: effective immediately, to lift the unconventional surveillance on the Uchiha Clan Territory.

The jurisdiction of the police forces will be re‑examined and expanded within three months, covering security and foreign‑guest escort in key areas.

The next Anbu selection will allocate specific slots to outstanding Uchiha youths. As for the high‑level council seats..."

Yuanfei Rizhan paused, "I will propose adding a special advisory seat, to be filled by a representative elected by the Uchiha clan, to partake in discussions of the village's major decisions. Yet the final resolution still requires joint decision by the high‑level council."

If this can secure peaceful coexistence between the village and the Uchiha, sacrificing some rights is no problem.

Sasuke's eyes flickered; he knew this was the greatest concession Yuanfei Rizhan could offer under the current circumstances...

"Remember your promise, Third Hokage."

Sasuke retracted the Kaleidoscope, and that terrifying Pupil Power pressure dissipated.

"What the Uchiha want is not privilege, but fairness and space to survive.

If Konoha's 'great tree' still treats the Uchiha merely as 'branches' that need pruning..."

He didn't finish, but the warning implied in his unspoken words was heard crystal clear by Yuanfei Rizhan!

"I will push these changes," Yuanfei Rizhan said in a deep voice, "but the Uchiha also need to demonstrate loyalty and sincere integration toward the village. Peace requires joint effort from both sides."

Sasuke gave no response, only gave a slight nod.

Uchiha Clan Territory, the clan head's residence.

Night was deep, but the study was brightly lit.

Fu Yue sat upright on the main seat, his expression calm, his authority evident without anger.

Opposite him stood Sasuke, just returned from the Hokage Office.

Sasuke recited the Third Hokage Sarutobi Ri Zhan's promise, concise and clear.

Fu Yue listened silently, the muscles on his face tightening slightly, the Three Tomoe Sharingan in his eyes having opened at some point, slowly rotating, scrutinizing the mysterious and powerful "clan member" before him.

When he heard that the conditions he had struggled for years to obtain, yet always brushed aside or denied by the higher‑ups, were now being promised directly by the Third Hokage, his shock far outweighed his joy!

Why did the Third Hokage suddenly make such a significant concession?

How did this clan member manage it?

What kind of power or leverage did he display?

"What are the conditions?" Fu Yue asked in a deep voice, his tone dry.

He did not believe there was a free lunch, especially when it involved the Village and the Uchiha's accumulated grievances.

"Manage the Eagle Faction of the family, and let the Uchiha and the Village coexist peacefully," Sasuke stared into Fu Yue's eyes, speaking calmly.

"If you still wish to protect your wife, children, and clan members…"

Having said that, he turned around directly, preparing to leave.

What needed to be conveyed had already been conveyed, what needed to be warned had already been warned.

The future of this temporal Uchiha ultimately must be chosen by themselves in this era.

"Wait."

Fu Yue called after him.

"You… who exactly are you?"

Sasuke's steps faltered slightly, his back turned to him, his voice calm.

"A… Uchiha who does not want to see history repeat…"

When the words fell, the person had already vanished without a trace.