Naruto: Binding Uchiha Sasuke, Hundredfold Return

The person represented by the crow is Uchiha Itachі!

So when Danzo heard this message about the crow, he immediately thought of him!

'If Uchiha Itachi has returned, what is his purpose? To warn me?'

'Hmph!'

Recalling the threats Uchiha Itachi made to him before leaving, Danzo was filled with anger.

To protect Uchiha Sasuke's life, he dared to use Konoha's secrets to threaten him.

Is there no law anymore? Is there no order?

"Mobilize all of the Anbu immediately and do everything possible to capture Uchiha Itachi! If the target is found, no matter the situation, eliminate him at all costs!"

"What if he's in a crowded area? There are many civilians there..."

"Kill!!"

"Yes!"

...

Konoha entered an unprecedented state of alert, with countless shinobi leaping across the rooftops.

Everyone who seemed even slightly suspicious was stopped and questioned, and those who resisted were immediately dealt with on the spot!

This situation left the people of Konoha in a state of fear.

Even Kazuki, who usually didn't concern himself with the village's affairs, sensed something was wrong and made his way to the Hokage Residence to question Danzo.

"Why have you suddenly deployed so many shinobi in Konoha? What exactly are you searching for?"

"Kazuki-sama..."

"I don't mind your search, but could you at least consider the ordinary people's lives? Do you know how many people the Anbu are killing out there daily now?"

"Kazuki-sama..."

"I don't care how many people those Anbu guys kill, but can't they at least do it more discreetly? The entire village is in a state of panic now! Even my old patriarch is too scared to step outside! All you guys know is kill, kill, kill! Do you think you're the Mizukage, enforcing a reign of terror?"

"Kazuki-sama..."

"What?"

"You're right."

"Obviously!"

Kazuki sneered at Danzo, "Now tell me, what exactly are you up to?"

"Uchiha Itachi has returned."

"Huh? Uchiha Itachi is back?"

Danzo nodded and continued, "Just a few days ago, Uchiha Itachi defeated the guards at the village gate and entered the village. I sent a squad of elite Jounin to intercept him, but they were all defeated, and two of them died."

"Even so, is it really necessary to handle it in this manner? Are you planning to capture him at any cost?"

Danzo didn't respond, which was as good as confirming Kazuki's suspicions.

Kazuki was speechless for a moment. Even though he had subjugated Danzo, the man's methods hadn't changed despite being under control.

"Pull back the forces immediately. Have them monitor Uchiha Itachi's movements from the shadows instead. Also, inform Sasuke and have him join this matter."

"I've already informed Sasuke-sama."

Kazuki's eyes narrowed slightly as he looked at Danzo, a hint of danger in his gaze.

Danzo was clearly attempting to manipulate Sasuke's hatred against Uchiha Itachi, turning the situation to his advantage.

He distinctly remembered instructing Danzo to follow Sasuke's orders, yet Danzo still harbored his own schemes.

Now, Kazuki was beginning to suspect that even coming here to confront Danzo was a part of Danzo's plan.

Could someone under control still plot against their master?

The Kotoamatsukami technique could change a person's thoughts, forcing them to make decisions they wouldn't otherwise consider.

But its absolute control might not be as potent as the genjutsu of Obito's Sharingan.

After all, Obito controlled the Fourth Mizukage entirely, both his actions and his thoughts!

Danzo, affected by Kotoamatsukami, clearly didn't fall under the same category. He wouldn't betray Kazuki, but his actions still followed his own inner desires.

To achieve the level of control that Obito had, Kazuki could indeed do it.

But that would require him to constantly issue commands to Danzo and actively involve himself in the management of Konoha. This was not something Kazuki wanted to bother with.

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