socalfunplaces Chapter 84: Maoyue accidentally entered the Fox Spirit Hall!
Chapter 84: Maoyue accidentally entered the Fox Spirit Hall!
Mount Myoboku is shrouded in mist, and the deep forest echoes with the croaking of frogs.
Natural energy permeates the air like flowing water, creating a serene and secluded scene.
Wanci sat quietly on the blue stone, his body surrounded by faint Sage Chakra.
Having just heard the news from the ninja world from the frog, he suddenly opened his eyes, a hint of doubt appearing between his brows.
"Uchiha Kitsune is dead? How is that possible?"
He murmured to himself countless times, his fingertips lightly tapping his knees as he fell into deep thought.
This whole thing seems incredibly strange; something's definitely not right.
Who is Uchiha Kitsune?
During the ten-year war, he single-handedly seized power through a coup, leading the Uchiha clan back from the brink of decline to the top.
With a meticulous mind, cunning nature, ruthless actions, and exceptional patience, how could such a person die so easily at the hands of an unknown assassin?
Based on Manji's assessment of Uchiha Kitsune, even if this person had perished, it should have been during a great war that swept the ninja world, after a fierce battle with powerful clans such as the Senju and Uzumaki.
It's absurd and illogical that he ended up being assassinated by an assassin from an underground gold exchange.
Furthermore, I've already inquired with the gold exchange platform, and they've never received such an order.
Who would dare to take that job?
What's the difference between this and Kakuzu's assassination attempt on the First Hokage?
Although there are some skilled individuals at the Gold Exchange, they are not enough to assassinate Uchiha Kitsune.
Thinking of this, Wan Ci narrowed his eyes slightly, a hint of understanding flashing in them.
Uchiha Kitsune was always cunning and scheming, never acting without a purpose. This sudden death must have concealed a hidden plot.
In an instant, Wanci was certain—
This was not an assassination at all; it was a completely staged death by Uchiha Kitsune.
"Hmph, the cunning reincarnation of Indra."
...........
Inside the History Pavilion on Mount Myoboku, wisps of smoke curled upwards, and bamboo scrolls and historical records lay flat on the table.
The immortal Shenzu sat upright before his desk, pen in hand, his fingertips as steady as a rock, solemnly engraving each word into the annals of history:
"In the 70th year of the Ninja Era, the Uchiha clan leader, Uchiha Kitsune, was assassinated."
The moment the brush touched the paper, the pavilion door was suddenly flung open!
Black Zetsu, his figure darting like a ghost, rushed in and interrupted urgently, shouting, "Stop writing! This part of history needs to be confirmed again. Let's pause!"
Fukasaku's hand, holding the brush, suddenly stopped. He looked up at the flustered Black Zetsu, his brows furrowed, full of doubt:
"Hasn't the Uchiha clan already officially announced to the ninja world that Uchiha Kitsune was assassinated? Why is it being paused again?"
Black Zetsu took a breath and replied in a very fast voice:
"I don't know the specific reason either. It was the Great Sage who specifically informed me through telepathy that Uchiha Kitsune might have faked his death to escape, and this part of history must not be written down rashly. We must wait for now!"
"I see."
Upon hearing this, Fukasaku asked no further questions. He gently placed the wolf-hair brush on the inkstone, raised his hand to smooth out the unfinished bamboo slip, and replied in a deep voice:
"Since it is the great immortal's order, then we shall do as he commands."
...............
The next day, just as dawn was breaking and the morning mist was still lingering on the edge of the Senju Nakagawa clan's territory, Senju Uzuki was already fully prepared to set off.
She was dressed in simple cloth this time, with only the Senju clan's ancestral short sword at her waist, indicating that Senju Uzuki did not want to wear armor to the funeral.
Maoyue stood tall at the exit of the clan's territory, her brows still etched with lingering sorrow.
A group of Thousand Hands Elders had been waiting there, all with solemn expressions, and they stepped forward to offer their advice.
"Elder Uzuki, this journey to the Uchiha clan's territory is fraught with peril. The Uchiha clan has always been treacherous, and even though Uchiha Kitsune is dead, it's hard to guarantee they won't harbor malicious intentions."
"I implore you to bring five top-tier Senju masters as bodyguards, just in case!"
Senju Uzuki shook her head slightly upon hearing this.
"No need. Now that Uchiha Kitsune is dead, I, Senju Uzuki, am undoubtedly the strongest fighter in the ninja world."
If the fox were still alive, I might be able to fight him to a standstill, but now that he has been assassinated, there is no one in the Uchiha clan who can stand against me, so why do I need to bring people to protect me?
"I can go alone."
Uzuki's confidence was not arrogance. The strength she had honed over ten years of war had already placed her at the top of the ninja world. This confidence was earned through bloody battles.
Moreover, Senju Uzuki did not want to bring the army to the funeral.
The elders remained uneasy and repeatedly bowed, advising, "Elder Maoyue, better safe than sorry!"
"The Uchiha clan still possesses considerable strength. Even without a leader, we cannot let our guard down. Even if we only bring five elite soldiers, it will provide some backup!"
"Even if Uchiha Kitsune doesn't want to harm you, what about those arrogant and fierce Uchiha warriors?"
Senju Uzuki looked at the worried expressions of the elders before her and remained silent for a moment.
They are right.
Uzuki gently stroked the shoulder straps of her armor with her fingertips, and finally nodded: "Very well, so be it. You may bring five Senju elites with you."
As soon as he finished speaking, five agile and composed Senju elites stepped forward, bowing behind Uzuki, their bodies radiating a fierce aura of battle-hardened warriors.
Senju Uzuki said no more, turned around and stepped into the morning mist, followed closely by five elites. The group of six sped toward the Uchiha clan's territory.
The wind whizzed through the forests of the ninja world, and in less than half a day, the outline of the Uchiha clan's territory appeared in the distance.
The dilapidated wooden houses stretch out in a row. Although they have become more lively after the Uchiha Fox's reforms, they are still shrouded in the shadow of the clan leader's sudden death, exuding a heavy solemnity.
Senju Uzuki stopped and stood in front of the Uchiha clan's gate. Looking at the clan members before her, sorrow welled up in her eyes again. She took a deep breath and stepped inside.
Senju Uzuki stood before the gates of the Uchiha clan's territory, his eyes met only by a blinding expanse of pure white.
Long ago, people often used black to represent mourning and white to represent celebration. However, due to the Six Paths Religion, white was used to represent mourning.
(P.S.: I know that Japanese mourning clothes are black, but because of various religions in this world, mourning clothes have also become white, just like ours.)
The entire clan wore mourning clothes, and white flags hung from the eaves of every wooden house, rustling in the wind. Clan members coming and going all wore white mourning clothes, their brows and eyes seemingly covered with a layer of sorrow, which perfectly highlighted the solemnity of the funeral.
Maoyue just took a step to enter
Two Uchiha guards standing at the door bowed and stepped forward, respectfully but firmly stopping her.
"Elder Maoyue, I apologize for interfering."
The guard bowed respectfully, saying, "The Fox Clan Chief specifically instructed that only you are invited to the funeral. The Thousand Hands who accompanied him are not among those invited. Please do not bring anyone else inside."
As soon as he finished speaking, the five Senju elites behind Uzuki immediately showed displeasure, clearly extremely dissatisfied with the Uchiha's differential treatment.
"I see."
Senju Uzuki looked at the guard's respectful and humble appearance, and her heart stirred slightly.
Her relationship with Uchiha Kitsune was a lingering entanglement amidst the chaos of the ninja world, a bond built on clan feuds. Their love spanned many years and half a lifetime, and both remained unmarried for each other.
She was certain that Uchiha Fox would never use such methods to set a trap to harm her, and since it was his last wish, she should obey it.