Chapter 86: Setting Things Right

Chapter 86: Chapter 86: Setting Things Right

As soon as he appeared, Kurama, understanding what was about to happen, let out a furious roar. He glared angrily at the elderly woman connected to him by chains.

It was because of her and her husband that he had lost his freedom.

And now, the duration of his captivity was about to be extended.

"Forgive me, Kurama. If there is a chance, I will properly apologize to you later."

Uzumaki Mito looked gently at the Nine-Tails glaring at her, then waved her hand, severing the chains between herself and the beast.

As the chains broke, the bindings wrapped around the Nine-Tails instantly dissolved into bubbles and vanished.

"Uzumaki Mi—"

With the chains severed, the Nine-Tails was completely free. Driven by rage, it suddenly raised its claw and swung at Uzumaki Mito.

But in the next moment, a phantom image of the Sharingan instantly covered the Nine-Tails’ beast-like pupils, and its movement froze.

"Still so mischievous~"

Seeing the Nine-Tails controlled by Uchiha Xuan, Uzumaki Mito smiled in relief and shook her head gently.

With the seal broken, Uzumaki Mito’s life had finally reached its end.

She turned her head, looking at Nawaki and Kushina, then at Tsunade. Finally, her gaze settled on Uchiha Xuan.

"Child... Konohagakure, I leave it to you. Hashirama... I’m coming to find you."

Her vision gradually blurred. In her final moments, Uzumaki Mito seemed to see the big oaf she had missed for half a lifetime, scratching his head and grinning foolishly as he waited for her.

"You didn’t bring Madara along. At least you have some conscience."

Thus, the wife of Konohagakure’s First Hokage, the village’s first Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, and the last great powerhouse of the Uzumaki clan, Uzumaki Mito, took her final bow.

"Grandma!!"

The cries of Nawaki and Tsunade rang out simultaneously, and Uzumaki Kushina joined in the weeping.

Uchiha Xuan stood to the side, his expression complex as he looked at the old woman’s remains.

’I’m sorry. Perhaps your wish was for me to protect Konohagakure, but... I clearly understand the kind of future the village will face under the leadership of certain individuals.

So, to prevent that future from happening, to realize my own vision, there are things I must do. Mito... Grandma, please forgive me.’

Raising his hand, a Prism Ball materialized in his grasp. Uchiha Xuan casually tossed it toward the Nine-Tails, and a dazzling flow of multicolored light enveloped the beast.

Nine-Tails — Kurama, successfully subdued!

After completing this, Uchiha Xuan turned to leave, intending to give Tsunade and the others space. But a slender hand suddenly rested on his shoulder.

Turning around, he saw Tsunade’s face, her eyes red-rimmed.

"Xuan, Grandma asked me to relay a message. She said... Go ahead and do it! She approves of all your decisions."

Tsunade’s voice still carried the tremor from her tears, but within those reddened eyes was a firm resolve.

"Mm."

Uchiha Xuan responded with a smile.

.........

Inside the ancestral hall of the Uchiha Clan Territory.

One after another, Uchiha ninjas stood in silence, their unintentionally released killing intent making the surrounding air seem to freeze.

They were all waiting quietly.

The next moment, space fractured in one area, and the figures of Uchiha Xuan and Tsunade slowly emerged from within.

In an instant, all the Uchiha ninjas simultaneously activated their Sharingan, their eyes fixed intently on Uchiha Xuan, filled with fervent admiration.

With a calm expression, Uchiha Xuan extended his hand, and Bi Yi appeared in his grasp. Purple-gold light swirled around the flame, and under its radiance, the Uchiha clan emblem on his clothing flickered faintly.

"The Uchiha clan, with the authority of law enforcement, shall rectify wrongs and restore order."

Gazing at his clansmen before him, a flash of red light appeared in Uchiha Xuan’s eyes as the Mangekyo Sharingan instantly activated. Amidst the convergence of ocular power, his indifferent words echoed forth.

"Rectify wrongs and restore order!!"

........

Inside the Hokage’s office.

Sarutobi Hiruzen’s expression was grim. The news he had received over the past few days had filled him with shock and... helplessness.

"Madam Mito... could have discussed this with me in detail..."

A bitter smile touched the corner of Sarutobi Hiruzen’s lips. He did not understand why things had reached this point so inexplicably.

"Monkey, haven’t you figured it out yet?! We must demand an explanation from the Uchiha clan regarding Danzo’s matter!!"

Just as Sarutobi Hiruzen was sinking into despondency, the door to the Hokage’s office was abruptly pushed open. Raising his head, he saw Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado standing at the entrance.

The one who had just spoken was Koharu Utatane.

"Danzo’s defection, witnessed by numerous Konohagakure ninjas, has become an established fact. Uchiha Xuan... as part of the Police Force, indeed has the authority to execute Konohagakure defectors... Danzo... deserved to die."

Sarutobi Hiruzen spoke in a low voice, closing his eyes as he uttered these powerless words.

He, too, was deeply pained by the death of his close friend, but... he could find no fault.

Because Uchiha Xuan’s justification was too compelling, and there were numerous Konohagakure Jonin, as well as Tsunade, providing evidence and guarantees.

"Monkey, do you intend to let this matter end just like that??? Merely the Uchiha cla—"

Thud!

The sound of a blade piercing flesh suddenly interrupted Koharu Utatane’s next words. The abrupt turn of events startled Sarutobi Hiruzen. He sharply looked up and saw a white-haired figure standing behind Koharu Utatane, holding a blade.

It was he who had just stabbed Koharu Utatane.

"Hatake Sakumo!!"

Seeing Koharu Utatane impaled through, Sarutobi Hiruzen, who had been despondent just moments before, instantly erupted in anger. With one hand, he tore off his Hokage robe, revealing the armor beneath, and took a step forward, reaching out to grab Hatake Sakumo.

However, the next moment, Sarutobi Hiruzen abruptly halted his movement, for he realized that the space within the Hokage’s office had been infinitely expanded!!

Stopping in his tracks, Sarutobi Hiruzen sharply turned to look around. After confirming that the office space had indeed been enlarged, his heart trembled. Clenching his lips, he looked in one direction.

There, Uchiha Xuan stood quietly.

"Xuan... what... are you trying to do..."

Looking at Uchiha Xuan’s figure, Sarutobi Hiruzen felt powerless.

"To set things right."

Facing Sarutobi Hiruzen’s question, Uchiha Xuan answered softly, showing full respect to this Hokage.

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