Chapter 808: I Am the Future of the Uchiha!
"Setsuna? Are you insane?"
Danzō was slightly shocked. He knew the other party was a radical faction from the Uchiha clan, previously arrested for attempting a coup.
But a coup was still an internal power struggle—one could say it was about seizing authority, a domestic conflict.
Now, however, he was actually helping enemies attack vital facilities and guests within their own village. This was outright betrayal—selling out the village!
His nature was far worse than before!
"Insane? Are you not insane? You’ve become a traitor too, serving as Sunagakure’s dog! What right do you have to speak to me like that!"
Setsuna was furious, retaliating with excessive anger.
"I’m different—I..."
Danzō immediately stopped himself, refusing to reveal his secret mission. He quickly changed topics:
"We’re different. I chose to leave Konoha because of the Second Hokage’s bias! It left me no hope of becoming Hokage!"
"But you’re different. Your Uchiha clan is clearly trusted and rapidly growing. What more could you possibly want?"
Setsuna sneered dismissively.
"Trusted? Growing? Do you think we’re all fools? Everyone in the village knows Senju Tobirama’s hatred and hostility toward the Uchiha clan. Giving the Uchiha control over the Military Police Force? That’s just using us to gather conflicts and attract hatred."
"When the time comes, he’ll sacrifice our clan as an example!"
"The Uchiha are founders of Konoha Village. Why should the Senju clan get to rule us however they please?"
"For the clan, for the Uchiha’s future—I will never allow Senju Tobirama to act recklessly!"
Different beliefs, different understandings.
In Setsuna’s eyes, Tobirama embodied all evil—a demon destined to destroy the Uchiha clan.
Whereas his actions were righteous, logical, and the only way to save the clan.
"You’re talking nonsense!"
"Acting recklessly? The Second Hokage does have prejudice against the Uchiha, but not to the extent you claim!"
"Uchiha Kagami is his student—he’s greatly valued."
"If he truly wanted to destroy the Uchiha, why train Kagami at all?"
Danzō voluntarily defended Tobirama.
Right now, he hadn’t strayed from the path, nor misinterpreted Tobirama’s intentions toward the Uchiha.
On the contrary, he fully understood how much Tobirama valued Kagami and trusted the entire Uchiha clan.
"Silence!"
"Don’t you know how shameless your teacher is?"
"Valuing Kagami? That’s just an act to deceive the Uchiha—it’s utterly disgusting!"
"And even if he values Kagami, can he ever make Kagami the next Hokage?"
"Look at that useless Sarutobi Hiruzen! He couldn’t even beat you, yet he became Hokage!"
"So Senju Tobirama cannot be trusted!"
"Our clan’s future can only be secure if we hold it in our own hands!"
Setsuna shouted passionately, enraged and fanatical.
He never considered himself wrong!
The future would prove him right—but now, to save the entire clan, he had to be more radical.
"That’s your reason for stealing the Rinnegan?"
Danzō knew he couldn’t argue further with such a narrow-minded, deluded man. He shifted his approach:
"Exactly!"
"The Rinnegan’s power surpasses the Sharingan!"
"As long as I obtain this power, I can free the entire Uchiha clan from Senju Tobirama’s control and give us a real future!"
"Besides, I already know!"
"Madara-sama isn’t dead!"
"He recently reappeared—many clan members saw him!"
"And even if Madara-sama dies, as long as I gain the Rinnegan, I can resurrect him!"
"As long as Madara-sama returns, that will be the glorious future of the Uchiha clan!"
Setsuna grew more excited.
This was only Konoha Year 18—about one generation after the Warring States Period. Most of the older Uchiha ninja were still alive.
They all vividly remembered how powerful and magnificent Madara once was!
Though many clan members didn’t wait at the back gate for Madara back then, that didn’t mean the Uchiha’s extremist faction had died.
They’d merely been hiding temporarily.
And this hiding, combined with Tobirama’s rule, had gradually grown increasingly dissatisfied and widespread.
Only when the First Great Ninja War broke out did Tobirama’s overwhelming victory suppress them again.
Now, with intelligence spreading about Uchiha Madara’s reappearance, it inevitably reignited the ambitions of a group of hardline Uchiha factions—they began moving secretly.
Black Zetsu was indeed a master of manipulation. He naturally recognized this.
He only needed to subtly exploit the situation and add fuel to the fire.
That’s how he successfully tricked Setsuna into this plan and action.
Of course, Setsuna didn’t see it as deception—because the Rinnegan was now in his hands!
As long as he escaped pursuit, hid temporarily, and mastered the Rinnegan’s power, he could surely save the entire Uchiha clan from Tobirama’s grasp!
"So that’s it. You’re just a clueless fool, deceived and used?"
Danzō sighed, feeling a bit sorry for the Setsuna before him.
As a fellow Uchiha, this man was far worse than Kagami!
"Shimura Danzō—you’re the fool!"
"Though I’m grateful you helped me obtain the Rinnegan, unfortunately, you must die today!"
Setsuna’s killing intent surged.
He originally didn’t want to kill Danzō. After all, the other party also betrayed Konoha—he could use him to keep weakening Konoha.
But now that the other party knew his true identity, he had to kill him to silence him.
Otherwise, once this news spread, that damn Tobirama would certainly torture and persecute the remaining Uchiha clan members. And Setsuna himself—even if he gained the Rinnegan—couldn’t master it perfectly overnight.
So his identity mustn’t be exposed—he had to silence Danzō!
"Kill me? Do you even deserve to?"
"I’ll let you see—the power of a Kage... the power of a future Kazekage!"
Danzō wore a carefree expression, seemingly not taking this Uchiha traitor seriously at all.
He was the new candidate who defeated the Third Hokage.
How could he possibly fail to handle such a minor Uchiha traitor?
Danzō formed hand seals with one hand and instantly used Kage Bunshin no Jutsu (Shadow Clone Technique). He created two clones and attacked Setsuna from left and right.
"Excellent!"
Setsuna, imprisoned for so long, had pent-up rage needing release.
Seeing Danzō attack first, he instead grinned.
"Katon: Ryūka no Jutsu!" (Fire Release: Dragon Fire Technique!)
"Fūton: Shinkū Taigyoku!" (Wind Release: Vacuum Great Sphere!)
Fire and wind jutsu collided, creating sparks scattering through the air. But Setsuna’s fire technique was clearly stronger. He not only pierced Danzō’s wind technique but also exploded both clones.
After all, the techniques Danzō released came from clones, and his chakra wasn’t fully recovered.
"Overestimating yourself—just watch me..."
Setsuna smirked condescendingly. Earlier, he’d heard this man defeated the Third Hokage and thought he was formidable.
He never expected the man couldn’t even withstand a single fire technique from him. Truly trash!
But the next second, Setsuna’s smile froze.
Because as the sparks faded, he realized Danzō’s real body had already fled!
His earlier bold performance was just an act.
While his clones attacked, he’d already chosen to retreat without hesitation.
Now he was already a hundred meters away!
Don’t joke.
Danzō never planned to fight to the death with the enemy. He’d already completed his mission. As long as he returned safely, he’d become the next Hokage.
There was absolutely no need to stay here and fight desperately with this Uchiha traitor.
Young, passionate Danzō wasn’t reckless Danzō. He knew when to fight and when to retreat—perfectly clear on that.
Especially since behind him were the main pursuit forces. As long as he rejoined them, victory was almost guaranteed.
"Aaaargh, that bastard!"
"You damn coward! Don’t run!"
Setsuna, having been toyed with, became furious. He cursed and chased after Danzō madly!