The Muscle God of the Uchiha

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Who is Uchiha's next target? Iwagakure, Kumogakure, or Konoha itself?

This is an issue that the entire ninja world is concerned about.

With Sunagakure's lessons learned, all the major ninja villages immediately returned to defend their homeland, hoarding heavy troops and laying down layers of defense lines.

Everyone tensed up, waiting for Uchiha's next move.

But surprisingly, after some time passed, the ninja world was calm and nothing happened.

The reason is actually very simple.

The Uchiha clan is also human and can feel tired.

During this time, Uchiha first left Paradise Island and attacked the coalition base camp, and then marched long distances to attack Sunagakure at night.

After thousands of kilometers of running and continuous high-intensity battles, even though all Uchiha members had Hashirama cells transplanted, they were still flesh and blood and gradually reached the limit of their physical strength.

Moreover, knowing that all the major ninja villages have deployed heavy troops and waiting for the Uchiha clan to fall into the trap before launching an attack forcefully is obviously a very unwise act.

so.

As the leader of the Uchiha clan, Fugaku decided to find a place to rest for a while.

Finally, the Uchiha clan returned to the territory of the Kawa Country and came to a deep mountain forest far away from human habitation to camp and rest.

Even if the enemy realizes Uchiha's intentions and sends troops to encircle and suppress him again, he will not be able to find this place for a while.

After Uchiha recharges his energy and returns his physical strength to its peak state, the next action will inevitably be another thunderous blow to the enemy.

Inside the camp.

Uh-huh.

As a whirlpool-like fluctuation appeared in the space, Dan, who had been sitting in the Kamui space, finally returned to the ninja world.

uncle.

Itachi shouted, stepped forward, and reported Uchiha's actions during this period to Suana in detail.

Um.

Duan listened, nodding from time to time, his expression always calm.

What surprised Itachi was that after listening to it, he suddenly asked:

You said that you encountered a caravan claiming to be a wandering people in the Kingdom of Sichuan?

Uh, yes.

Itachi was stunned for a moment before replying. He didn't expect that his uncle would be most concerned about this trivial matter.

What's their leader's name? Duan asked again.

It's an old man named He Yan. He also has a pet ferret. Uncle, do you... know him?

After Itachi answered truthfully, he asked curiously.

Duan shook his head and said calmly:

I just heard some legends about the wandering people.

Actually.

Through Itachi's description, Dan already knew the origin of the caravan.

About hundreds of years ago, an ancient empire was born in the forests of the Kingdom of Sichuan, which was much more powerful than the five major countries today.

The secret of the empire's prosperity is hidden in a stone called Greer.

The Grayl Stone is a crystal-like mineral vein buried deep underground, accidentally discovered by the founders of the Empire.

It is said that it contains huge life energy, which can not only ripen crops quickly and bring about a bumper harvest, but also cure all kinds of diseases, make the body strong and live long, and even have the effect of reviving the dead.

Thus, it became the cornerstone of the empire's glory.

However, everything has pros and cons.

While people are enjoying the various benefits brought by the Grayl Stone, they have overlooked one point - the powerful energy it contains can also cause huge damage.

Later, due to a wrong use, a disaster of massive space swept the entire empire.

Overnight, the empire was destroyed.

It was like a dream.

As a time traveler who is familiar with the plot, Duan naturally knows that the so-called Greer Stone is actually an underground mineral vein formed after absorbing a large amount of natural energy.

It just so happens that he has been exploring the magic of immortality recently.

If this kind of stone really exists, it should be very helpful to Duan.

Thinking of this, he ordered his nephew:

Please pay attention. If you encounter that caravan again or hear news about them, remember to tell me as soon as possible.

Well, I understand.

Itachi nodded solemnly.

Although he was curious as to why his uncle was interested in that caravan, he didn't ask any more questions and just kept Duan's instructions in mind.

at the same time.

Since being separated from the Uchiha clan, the Wandering People's caravan had no dangers along the way and finally arrived at Konoha Village smoothly.

As a result, as soon as he entered the village, He Yan was shocked when he heard the news of the destruction of Sand Hidden Village.

He originally thought that Uchiha was going to flee to the depths of the desert of the Land of Wind to avoid the encirclement and suppression of the ninja coalition forces, but he did not expect that they would directly destroy Sunagakure Village.

He was still praying for the Uchiha clan, but now he realized that those guys were a group of out-and-out murderers.

After realizing this, He Yan summoned the caravan members again and told them privately——

Don't tell anyone about the caravan's encounter with the Uchiha clan, otherwise you will get angry.

the following few days.

The caravan took a rest in Konoha and purchased a large amount of goods, preparing to transport them back to the Country of Wind and sell them to earn the price difference.

At the same time, considering the dangers they might encounter on the road, the caravan spent a lot of money to hire new guards from Konoha.

Everything is ready.

However, despite He Yan's extreme caution, trouble still struck the door the night before departure.

And it's big trouble.

Clang.

Several ninjas wearing armor and animal masks broke into He Yan's room and surrounded him.

He Yan's expression changed, and he recognized these people as Konoha Anbu, and his heart suddenly jumped up and down, and he was extremely worried.

Come with us.

An ANBU spoke coldly, with a strong tone that did not allow He Yan to make any refusal.

OK.

He Yan took a deep breath and responded calmly.

ten minutes later.

Under the leadership, or escort, of the ANBU, He Yan walked into the Hokage's building, came to the Hokage's office, and saw an old man on crutches.

Greetings, Hokage-sama.

He Yan bowed quickly, not daring to look directly into the other person's eyes.

Be honest and don't wait for me to ask you.

Danzo said calmly, with a sense of authority in his calm voice.

He Yan was shocked when he heard this and slowly raised his head.

He only hesitated for less than a second before breaking his promise to the Uchiha clan and telling the truth about the caravan's encounter with the Uchiha.

For a businessman like He Yan, an oath is like a toothache curse, and flexibility is his way to survive.

Although he felt a slight sense of guilt in his heart, He Yan told himself that even if Konoha learned the information about Uchiha, there would most likely be nothing he could do.

oh?

Faced with He Yan's confession, Danzo seemed a little surprised, but then shook his head, That's not what I'm talking about.

He Yan was stunned and said with a puzzled look on his face: Then I don't know what you want to ask.

Grel's Stone.

Danzo only said five words, and He Yan's expression changed and he took two steps back.

At this time.

A drunk man was brought into the office by two ANBU. He Yan recognized the other person as someone from the caravan at a glance, and his heart suddenly sank, and he finished shouting.

Sure enough, an ANBU looked at He Yan and said:

This guy drank too much in the izakaya and told others that he was a remnant of the empire. As long as he found the Greel Stone left by his ancestors, he could master invincible power and even unify the ninja world.

Another ANBU picked up the kunai and put it directly on He Yan's neck, with a cold light in his eyes:

Tell Master Hokage everything about the Grayl Stone. If you don't tell us, we can still torture you and then kill everyone in the caravan.

Facing the threat, He Yan showed a helpless smile.

He had no choice.

In order to survive, he can only choose to tell everything and assure Danzo that the Grayl Stone is real.

Danzo's eyes lit up, and he ordered the ANBU on the spot:

Send someone to follow them to the border of the Kingdom of Sichuan, search for the ruins of the ancient empire, and retrieve the Grayl Stone for me!

Chapter 220, Steel Fortress

A few days later.

A team entered the territory of the country of Harakawa.

Under Danzo's order, hundreds of people from the caravan were all taken as hostages and detained in Konoha.

Only He Yan and a few members of the caravan, escorted by the third ANBU detachment, came to the mountains of the Kawa Country to look for the legendary Greel Stone.

How long will it take to arrive? The ANBU captain asked He Yan impatiently.

The ruins of the empire are located in the northwest of the Kingdom of Sichuan. We should be able to arrive in one day at most. He Yan answered carefully.

Hearing this, the ANBU captain snorted coldly:

I'm warning you, it's best not to play tricks.

Yes, sir.

He Yan nodded quickly, but it was impossible not to be careful.

He had long heard about the fifth generation Hokage Danzo's character. It could be said that he was ruthless and unscrupulous, especially regarding human life as nothing.

Not to mention outsiders, even the ninjas of Konoha had no fewer than thousands killed by Danzo himself.

With Danzo's style, after successfully obtaining the Grayl Stone, he will definitely order the ANBU to kill He Yan and others, leaving no one behind.

Moreover, He Yan was not willing to just hand over the Grayl Stone. After all, it was a treasure that the wandering people had guarded for generations.

then.

At night, when the team camped in the forest.

When the ANBU people were not paying attention, He Yan released the ferret Nirugu in his sleeve. It is the royal pet of the ancient empire. It is not only humane, but also has many powerful abilities.

Nirugu, our lives depend on you. We must find the Uchiha clan and ask them for support. Do you understand?

He Yan warned the ferret with a serious face.

As soon as Nirugu turned around, he slipped into the bushes nearby, sniffed the air with his nose, and ran away in one direction.