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Uchiha Yi followed the western front troops on their journey home.

Nearly five hundred ninjas returned to Konoha, along with the ashes of many ninjas who died in battle.

Kakashi was not among the returning group.

He had accepted the transfer order not long ago and had already returned to Konoha to join the new team.

That’s right, it was the team of the famous Yellow Flash—Namikaze Minato. Kakashi formed a team with Uchiha Obito and Nohara Rin, who had just graduated.

When he learned the news, Kakashi complained to Uchiha Yi, and expressed disdain for the strength of Obito and Nohara Rin.

Although he was very dissatisfied, this was the village's decision after all, and he could only accept the arrangement.

after one day.

The team returning from the west passed through patches of forest and finally saw the outline of the gate of Konoha Village in the distance at sunset.

A large crowd had already gathered at the entrance of the village. They were waving flags and cheering loudly, welcoming the triumphant heroes.

At the front of the crowd were Konoha's top brass, including Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen and several senior advisors.

Among the celebrating crowd, there were many faces with traces of tears. Their relatives and friends died on the battlefield, and all they welcomed were jars of ashes sent back to them.

This is a cruel war.

Shortly after returning to the village, Uchiha Yi was immediately summoned by the clan leader Uchiha Fugaku.

The news of his awakening of the dual magatama Sharingan had already spread back to the clan.

In just two months on the Western Front, Uchiha Yi's reputation gradually became famous.

At such a young age, he already has the ability to kill Iwagakure jonin, which is rare in Konoha's history.

For a time, Uchiha Yiming and Kakashi became the leaders of the younger generation in Konoha.

Fugaku was very satisfied with Uchiha Yi's growth, and hinted that he was going to let him join the Konoha Police Force.

Joining the police force means entering the core circle of the Uchiha clan.

It is obvious that Fugaku has begun to cultivate Yi as his own direct force.

……

Early the next morning, because of Uchiha Yi's outstanding performance on the battlefield, he was summoned by the Hokage.

In the Hokage's office, the Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen, advisors Mito Kado En and Utane Koharu, and the Root leader Danzo Shimura, all of Konoha's high-ranking officials were present.

Sarutobi Hiruzen sat in the main seat, while several Konoha high-ranking officials including Shimura Danzo sat on both sides of the long table. A dark green scroll was placed on the conference table.

Directly opposite Sarutobi Hiruzen was Orochimaru, whose face looked slightly pale.

He sat upright in his seat, his face expressionless, his cold, emotionless eyes staring at his teacher.

"Thank you for your hard work, Orochimaru."

Sarutobi Hiruzen, holding a pipe in his mouth, raised his head and looked at his most beloved disciple.

"You did a great job in this surprise attack on the Land of Earth. With this, the security of the western frontier of the Land of Fire should not be a big problem. The rest can be left to the Anbu."

Considering that Iwagakure suffered heavy losses this time and is facing siege from Konoha and Kumogakure, it is no longer likely to continue sending elite troops to invade the Land of Fire.

Therefore, the western front only needs to pay attention to border defense and reconnaissance. There is no need for a Kage-level strongman like Orochimaru to be in charge, and it can be left to the Anbu and the Konoha ninjas at other outposts.

Sarutobi Hiruzen paused and continued, "The focus of Konoha's war will shift to the eastern battlefield. Kirigakure is much stronger than before."

"Hiruzen-sensei, do you really think that Iwagakure has withdrawn from the war? Haha, I don't think so."

Orochimaru stared at Sarutobi Hiruzen with gloomy eyes, with a slight sneer on the corner of his mouth.

"Orochimaru, I know very well that old guy Ohnoki will not give in easily, but now that Iwagakure has withdrawn from the border of the Land of Fire, as long as they don't take the initiative to attack, we should not provoke them again."

"It would be better to follow my plan and destroy the Land of Earth in one fell swoop." Orochimaru said coldly.

"I've already told you that your plan will never work!"

Sarutobi Hiruzen glared, a hint of displeasure appeared on his slightly old face, and he said sternly:

"You underestimate the strength of Iwagakure! If we really want to fight a decisive battle with Iwagakure, do you think the other three major nations will just stand by and watch? Moreover, we are no longer able to support a multi-front war. Right now, we can only barely hold on to the battle with Kirigakure on the eastern front."

"Teacher Hiruzen, you are really old now. You no longer have the ambition you had in the past. It seems that Tsunade and Jiraiya's departure has been a big blow to you, hehe."

Orochimaru stood up and looked down at Sarutobi Hiruzen, his deep eyes devoid of any human emotions.

"Snapped!"

Just at this moment, a hand slammed heavily on the table.

Hearing the names Tsunade and Jiraiya, Sarutobi Hiruzen looked very angry. He clenched his right hand behind his back into a fist, with veins visible. But after a moment, he suppressed his anger.

After all, he was his most beloved disciple and the only one left. Sarutobi Hiruzen took a deep breath, calmed down, gently relaxed his fists, and his tone turned calm.

"Orochimaru, you have worked hard in the battles over the past few years. I will give you a long vacation from now on. You can go back and have a good rest."

After saying that, Sarutobi Hiruzen waved towards Orochimaru.

"Okay, then I will concentrate on my research project."

Orochimaru sneered and without saying anything else, he stood up and walked out of the Hokage's office.

The scene fell into silence for a moment.

"Huruzen, Orochimaru has been doing a lot of things behind the scenes. You can't cover up for him just because he's your disciple."

Danzo's gloomy voice broke the silence in the room.

"He just likes to study some special ninjutsu. It's nothing serious."

Sarutobi Hiruzen seemed a little tired and his face looked a little haggard.

Danzo also noticed this, and his brows furrowed in a disdainful smile.

It seems that the departure of Tsunade and Jiraiya was a huge blow to Hiruzen, and his only remaining disciple Orochimaru was an uncontrollable existence.

Hiruzen's situation is not easy at the moment.

Maybe, my chance is coming soon.

Thinking of this, a barely perceptible light flashed in the depths of Danzo's eyes.

"Hokage-sama, Uchiha Yi is here."

The Anbu ninja on duty at the door knocked on the door, then led Uchiha Yi into the office.

"Hmm? Are you Uchiha Yi?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen sat behind his desk, regained his spirit, looked at the young man in front of him with a smile, and a hint of admiration flashed in his eyes.

"Greetings, Hokage-sama, and all the advisors."

Uchiha Yi bowed to several Konoha high-ranking officials in the room, then stood quietly aside, waiting for the Hokage's instructions.

"Yi, your performance on the battlefield is really amazing. I heard that you have awakened the Sharingan, and even the double magatama?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen's expression and tone seemed very kind.

"Your Majesty, I was lucky enough to open the Sharingan during the battle with the Iwagakure ninja." Uchiha Yi lowered his head and answered softly.

"If I remember correctly, you are only ten years old. It is rare to see a ten-year-old with dual Magatama Sharingan, even among the Uchiha clan, which is full of geniuses."

Danzo's eyes were fixed on Uchiha Yi, with a complicated expression on his face, and it was unknown what he was thinking about.

Uchiha Yi noticed Danzo's gaze and just nodded without saying anything more.