A thunderous roar rolled through the clouds.
The sky above Konoha darkened as two enormous shadows descended—one serpentine, one avian—circling slowly over the village like living calamities. A black giant python coiled through the air, scales glinting like inked steel, while a blue-winged bird glided beside it, wings spanning the horizon.
Each beat of its wings tore through the village like a storm. Roof tiles ripped free, spinning into the streets below and shattering on impact. Wind pressure alone was enough to drive civilians to their knees.
For most ninja, fighting spirit collapsed before fear could even form.
Huo Wu's voice cut through the chaos, low and burning. "Senior Mo Jiao. Senior Qing Luan. If they attack—don't worry about us. Level Konoha."
There was no hesitation in her tone. Only rage.
"Understood."
The two great beasts responded in unison. They did not descend further. Instead, they escorted Shui Bing'er and the Hidden Mist delegation down onto Hokage Rock, remaining suspended above the village like judgment incarnate.
Hiruzen Sarutobi's heart sank.
Hidden Mist ninja… but no Konoha escort.
Something had gone catastrophically wrong.
He forced his breathing steady, stepping forward with deliberate calm. His hands opened slightly at his sides, a universal sign of non-hostility.
"Esteemed guests of the Sacrificial Shop," he said evenly, voice carrying without strain. "There is no need for hostility. Konoha has always pursued peace. If there has been a misunderstanding, let us discuss it openly. As Hokage, I guarantee you a satisfactory explanation."
Shui Bing'er understood her limits. Compared to these veterans, her grasp of the ninja world was shallow. She took a step back, yielding the floor.
Yagura Karatachi stepped forward.
The ground seemed to vibrate.
"Discuss?!" His chakra surged violently, compressing the air like a tidal wave. His gaze locked onto Hiruzen, sharp and merciless. "Our Third Mizukage was controlled by a Sharingan user from your Uchiha—turned into a puppet for years!"
His voice rose, each word cutting deeper. "Under Konoha's manipulation, he attacked the personnel of the Sacrificial Shop. The evidence is complete. How exactly does Konoha plan to explain this?"
Dozens of Hidden Mist elites stepped forward in unison. Their chakra erupted, pressing down on Konoha like a wall.
Konoha ninja responded instinctively, releasing their own chakra—but their eyes all turned to one man.
Uchiha Fugaku.
Cold sweat broke across his back. Without hesitation, he dropped to one knee.
"Hokage-sama, please see clearly!" Fugaku's voice was firm, urgent. "My clan would never commit such a crime. For the past three months, every Uchiha ninja has complete mission and duty records. Not a single one has left the village without authorization."
He bowed deeply. "To prove our innocence, I am willing to submit the full movement records of every clan member."
Even if it meant exposing secret training, combat data—everything—the Uchiha could not bear this accusation.
Twelve tailed-beast-level entities were stationed in the Land of Whirlpools.
That number alone could erase Konoha repeatedly.
Yagura's expression did not soften. "Not recently."
His words were ice. "Before his death, the Third Mizukage personally stated that shortly after assuming office, a man with a Sharingan embedded in his left eye infiltrated Hidden Mist and controlled him for years."
"This is slander," Fugaku replied immediately. "The Mizukage's strength far exceeds that of ordinary ninja. Even at my peak, I could control him for seconds at most."
He clenched his fist. "Anyone capable of sustained control would need Mangekyō Sharingan-level power. No such individual exists in my clan."
He paused—then added, bitterly, "If we truly had such power, why control the Mizukage? Why not the Hokage?"
A ripple of unease passed through Konoha's ranks.
Nara Shikaku stepped forward, voice measured. "There is likely a third party attempting to provoke conflict between Konoha and Hidden Mist. Konoha can verify that no Uchiha possesses such capabilities."
His words were aimed at Yagura—but the subtext was for Shui Bing'er.
Yagura sneered and unsealed a scroll.
White smoke dispersed.
The corpse of the Third Mizukage lay exposed before them.
"Medical examination confirms residual Yin Release chakra consistent with Sharingan genjutsu," Yagura said coldly, pointing to the temple. "Severe neural atrophy. This was not short-term control."
"Examine it yourselves."
Silence.
If it were fabricated, killing a Mizukage just to frame Konoha was madness.
If it were real—who dared approach?
At Hiruzen's command, Hyuga Hiashi activated his Byakugan. After a long pause, he spoke carefully.
"The neural pathways show signs of prolonged interference. The chakra was forcefully expelled recently, leaving residual traces in the capillaries."
Danzo stepped forward smoothly. "Can you identify its nature?"
Hiashi hesitated. "Cold. Dark. I have not sensed an identical signature within the village. As for similarity—we do not scrutinize our comrades' chakra without cause."
It was enough.
Uchiha Fugaku removed his forehead protector, drew a kunai, and slashed his own brow. Blood ran freely.
"I swear by the Uchiha's thousand-year legacy," he said hoarsely. "If there is falsehood in my words—may my entire clan perish."
He drove the kunai into the stone and bowed until blood soaked the ground.
Even Yagura paused.
Then Shui Bing'er spoke calmly. "Then accompany us to the camp. Boss Li sees through all deception. If you are innocent—prove it to him."
Before anyone could respond, brilliant light engulfed Konoha.
Text formed in the air.
It is not Konoha's Hokage.
It is not Konoha's Uchiha Clan.
If you seek revenge—find the truth yourselves.
The light vanished.
Hiruzen recovered first. "A Sharingan user not of the Uchiha… Fugaku. Retrieve records of all deceased and missing clan members. ANBU will cooperate fully."
He paused, then said heavily, "The investigation unit will be led by the Uchiha."
Danzo's face drained of color.
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