[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-uchiha-in-konoha-starting-off-by-standing-up-to-":3,"chapter-uchiha-in-konoha-starting-off-by-standing-up-to--uchiha-in-konoha-starting-off-by-standing-up-to--chapter-40":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Uchiha in Konoha, Starting Off by Standing Up to Konoha!",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2322237,4543,"Chapter 40: Internal Talks Failed, Public Opinion Has Turned Against Us!","uchiha-in-konoha-starting-off-by-standing-up-to--chapter-40",40,"\u003Cp>Danzō was direct, with no hesitation or fuss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He and Hiruzen Sarutobi were comrades, fellow warriors—but beyond that, they were enemies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiruzen Sarutobi’s concerns, he understood perfectly well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But likewise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was his true goal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He longed for Hiruzen Sarutobi’s reputation to be utterly ruined, so he himself could seize the Hokage position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, he was utterly relaxed, showing not the slightest sign of urgency.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And as for this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiruzen Sarutobi fell silent, then slowly spoke: “Danzō, can we not negotiate?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sorry, no negotiation!” Danzō refused outright.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he also wanted to eliminate the Uchiha as soon as possible, and knew Uchiha Jin was a major nuisance, he felt little real worry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because even if the sky fell, the taller ones would bear the weight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And in the current Hidden Leaf, Hiruzen Sarutobi was that taller one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he wasn’t worried, why should he be?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiruzen Sarutobi fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gave Danzō a deep, piercing look, then immediately lit a cigarette.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could read Danzō’s mind perfectly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Danzō simply wanted to take the blame for him, but in return, Hiruzen had to offer him benefits—and meanwhile, let his own reputation erode slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What to do?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He truly wanted to kill Uchiha Jin quickly, but he didn’t want to sacrifice his own reputation in the process.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The atmosphere in the room turned utterly silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sarutobi, Danzō!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Both of Itachi, compromise a little. There’s no need to go this far.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Our enemy is the Uchiha—we can’t afford internal strife now!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tenzō and Mizukami were growing anxious; they pleaded earnestly, trying to persuade the two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the outsider Uchiha wasn’t dealt with yet, and their own ranks fell into chaos, the news would spread—and the Uchiha would laugh themselves sick.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for their pleas, Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at Danzō, his eyes filled with hope.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hoped Danzō would yield—but his wish was doomed to vanish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What kind of man was Danzō?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking back at the Hidden Leaf’s countless disasters throughout history, when had Danzō ever stepped forward voluntarily?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Selfishness was his creed. Now, with such a perfect chance to weaken Hiruzen Sarutobi, to abandon it would make him no longer Danzō.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, no choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The situation stalled—neither Hiruzen Sarutobi nor Danzō would give an inch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afternoon, three o’clock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiruzen Sarutobi chose not to end the meeting; he continued to stand his ground against Danzō in the office. This time, he must force Danzō to yield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tenzō couldn’t hold back: “Why don’t we eat first, then continue discussing?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, let’s eat,” Mizukami sighed helplessly. “This standoff can’t go on forever!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But, unfortunately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At their words, Hiruzen Sarutobi slammed his fist on the desk, embodying the Hokage’s authority.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Enough! Shut up!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m so furious I’ve lost my appetite—how could I possibly eat?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Danzō...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll give Itachi one last chance. Will Itachi take this mission or not?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing Hiruzen Sarutobi’s raging fury, Tenzō and Mizukami froze in place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Itachi’re furious and full of rage—but we’re starving!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They wanted to mutter something, but before the furious Hiruzen Sarutobi, they dared not speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And as for this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Danzō’s expression remained cold, utterly dismissing Hiruzen Sarutobi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sat calmly in his chair, his face serene and unruffled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unless Hiruzen Sarutobi agreed to his demands, he would never accept taking the blame.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time dragged into evening, yet Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzō still stood locked in a stalemate, neither willing to yield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Creak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, the door suddenly knocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiruzen Sarutobi frowned slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a high-level Hidden Leaf meeting—normally, no one would dare interrupt unless something major occurred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a brief pause, he sat back down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He readjusted his Hokage hat, then called out to the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Enter.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a soft creak, the Hokage’s office door opened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An Anbu entered and knelt respectfully on one knee: “Hokage-sama, Elder-sama, the village has suddenly been flooded with terrible rumors—rumors that involve Itachi all...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a brief explanation, the Anbu pulled out a scroll.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And as for this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiruzen Sarutobi’s heart sank—he instantly felt a terrible foreboding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took the scroll, waved his hand for the Anbu to leave, then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With confusion, he opened it, glanced at the contents—and before finishing, he smashed the desk with a furious slap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Senju Shinki, Katō Dan, Hatake Sakumo...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Familiar names stared back—and worse, the vile accusations against him within.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Familiar names came into view, but more importantly, the false accusations against himself!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These were precisely Uchiha Jin’s earlier speculations—once confined to the Uchiha clan, now sweeping through the entire Hidden Leaf.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was exactly what Uchiha Jin had originally speculated—once confined to the Uchiha clan, now it had completely swept through the Hidden Leaf Village.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiruzen Sarutobi’s teeth clenched, his body trembling with rage, his voice hoarse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uchiha Jin, Itachi bastard!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Itachi deserve to die—I’ll kill Itachi!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Danzō, I authorize Itachi!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Itachi must kill Uchiha Jin, this bastard, as soon as possible!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiruzen Sarutobi was beside himself, consumed by fury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And on the other side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Hiruzen Sarutobi’s rage, Mizukami and Tenzō were stunned. They picked up the scroll, read it, and were instantly consumed by the same madness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the furious Hiruzen Sarutobi, Mizukado En and Touna Koharu were stunned; they picked up the scroll, read it, and simultaneously descended into madness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uchiha Jin is a monster—he’s shitting on us!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We can’t leave him alive—we must kill him quickly!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tenzō and Mizukami, after reading, were utterly enraged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Danzō, too, grew interested.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After reading the scroll’s contents, he let out a cold laugh: “Sarutobi, I told Itachi before—Itachi’d regret it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“After your meeting with Uchiha Jin today, he sensed your intent to act—so he struck first.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiruzen Sarutobi trembled violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt a crushing crisis—if he didn’t resolve this, his Hokage career would end, and in the most disgraceful way possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt a tremendous crisis—if he failed to resolve this matter, his career as Hokage would end, and in the most disgraceful way possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice was icy, chilling like a gale from the deepest abyss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was truly furious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uchiha Jin’s move had struck him squarely at his weakest point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uchiha Jin's move struck him right at his vital point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long pause, he calmed himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tobirama!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now is not the time for infighting. We must unite.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Root faction often manipulates public opinion—surely Itachi have a solution?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do we do next?\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1067,"2026-06-20T16:36:27.897Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","28bafcbc6791daef17433fc97c739b5c216c6b4df5253b186e99370d27e39971","uchiha-in-konoha-starting-off-by-standing-up-to--chapter-41","uchiha-in-konoha-starting-off-by-standing-up-to--chapter-39",371,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fuchiha-in-konoha-starting-off-by-standing-up-to--cover.jpg"]