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As for Sasuke, although he suffered several injuries, they were not fatal, although the puncture wound on his shoulder looked shocking.
Konoha Village has a complete medical team left behind by Tsunade, which is sufficient to properly handle such complex situations.
Kakashi only learned of the preliminary investigation results after Sasuke had been properly settled and treated.
...
In Konoha Village,
Inside the hospital office.
Kakashi is reporting the progress of the Anbu's investigation to the Third Hokage.
"This afternoon, an alarm suddenly sounded in the Uchiha territory."
Subsequently, all the Uchiha elites rushed back to their clan.
"The Uchiha shop owner on the food street claimed that there were enemies in the clan, so the shop was closed and the villagers were organized to evacuate in an orderly manner."
"Although vehicles were parked in front of the Uchiha food street, the villagers were safely evacuated under the guidance of Uchiha members, and no casualties were reported."
"Naruto and Sasuke were attacked on their way back to the village, and all the Anbu members responsible for protecting Naruto were killed."
"Only a few white, humanoid-like corpses were found at the scene. These corpses would quickly transform into wood-like material, which is suspected to be related to Wood Release!"
The Third Hokage, upon hearing "Wood Release,"
Upon hearing those two words, his brows immediately furrowed.
"Immediately order Tenzang to go and investigate whether it was indeed the work of Wood Release."
In the present Konoha, Tenzo has a better understanding of Wood Release.
"I have already dispatched Tianzang there."
Kakashi responded.
The Third Hokage nodded in satisfaction; Kakashi was beginning to show his talent.
He has transferred Kakashi out of the Anbu and is starting to train him intensively.
"When we arrived, we saw Naruto carrying an unconscious Sasuke. Naruto himself was unharmed, but he was wrapped in the Nine-Tails' chakra cloak, though he was conscious."
"Please notify me immediately once Naruto and Sasuke wake up."
At the same time, recall the sealing team to re-examine Naruto's seal.
"We must find out the exact reason for the Nine-Tails' chakra leak."
"As ordered!"
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Yuyin Village.
Having just completed a series of examinations, Itachi Uchiha got up from the operating table.
While Orochimaru was engrossed in the data, Shisui suddenly entered the room.
"Itachi, something has happened to the clan."
Both Itachi and Shisui summoned ninja crows, and they often took turns summoning them to prevent information blockage.
Itachi's heart tightened; Shisui wouldn't have come all this way to inform him unless it was something extremely important.
"Obito infiltrated the clan to investigate, but inadvertently fell into a trap set by the clan leader. However, the clan leader underestimated Obito's strength, resulting in serious injuries to many members of the clan."
The clan leader and Obito clashed over their eye powers, both sustaining severe injuries.
Shisui had no secrets from Orochimaru, and over the years they spent together, they developed a deep trust in each other.
Orochimaru remained silent, appearing quite surprised.
It is truly rare for Fugaku, who is usually indecisive, to engage in a battle of eye techniques with Obito.
"How is Father?"
Itachi looked anxious; the clash of eye powers was extremely dangerous.
This is almost equivalent to a mental battle, and the slightest mistake could mean the difference between life and death.
Shisui quickly reassured him, "Don't worry, Qiming has awakened the Kaleidoscope, and his power has stabilized the clan leader's condition."
Itachi was greatly surprised. Although there were many elites in the clan, Qiming was not particularly outstanding among the strongest members.
Qiming's talent does not lie in combat; he is skilled in sealing techniques, and his strength soared after activating the three-tomoe technique.
Unexpectedly, he awakened the Mangekyou Sharingan...
"Sasuke was also injured, but it's nothing serious. He's currently in a hospital in Konoha."
"To prevent the clan from being attacked again, the clan plans to use reverse spirit communication to send you back, along with more people, to stabilize the situation."
"If necessary, I will return with you."
Itachi turned to Orochimaru: "Lord Orochimaru, I have to go home."
In reality, Itachi and Shisui were both subjects of Orochimaru's experiments, but after spending many years together, they developed a deep bond with each other.
Orochimaru was very pleased with Itachi's attitude in seeking his opinion, and lightly licked his lips with his tongue.
Of course, he was more interested in Uchiha Keimei's newly acquired Mangekyou Sharingan.
"Itachi, when you get back, remember to collect some Qiming cell samples for me so I can study them when I return."
"Your body can now basically withstand the burden of the Mangekyou Sharingan, but remember not to overexert your eye power."
As Orochimaru spoke, he picked up a bottle of medicine from the side and handed it to Itachi.
"Just in case, if you overuse the Kaleidoscope, take this; it's the latest inhibitor."
"Still water will remain here for now; we'll recall him when needed."
Itachi took the medicine: "Thank you, Lord Orochimaru. I will remember this."
Afterwards, Itachi went to Otogakure to see which clansmen were available so he could bring them back.
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The Uchiha clan's high platform.
Seeing that the appointed time had arrived, Yizhi placed the crow on the spirit communication array.
Even summoning beasts that cannot speak or form hand seals can be summoned in reverse.
One can complete a spirit communication by simply drawing a spirit circle and using it as a medium.
Of course, very few people can draw such a spirit communication array.
This is because Kawasaki was skilled in sealing techniques, which is why he was able to leave behind the summoning array.
"Reverse Spirit Communication!"
“Ah, ah…”
The crow cawed twice.
The communication array on the ground began to glow.
"Oh!"
Itachi, dressed in his battle suit, was summoned back.
"Young clan leader, welcome back."
Yizhi greeted him.
The weasel looked around; the changes in the clan were truly significant.
He asked, "What's the current situation? How is Father? Where is Sasuke? Have you notified Kawasaki-senpai?"
"Young clan leader, please come with me."
As Iori led the way, she explained to Itachi:
"The clan leader and the third hypothetical enemy were both seriously injured and were on the verge of death, but fortunately Qiming saved him with his Mangekyou Sharingan."
Kawasaki did not reveal Obito's identity to the ordinary clansmen, only referring to him as the third hypothetical enemy.
"Sasuke and Naruto were also attacked in the food street, but the attackers' main target was Naruto. Sasuke only suffered minor injuries and is currently at Konoha Hospital."
"Konoha's ANBU have attempted to investigate multiple times, but we have stopped them each time."
"Qiming is currently in a coma, several people are injured, the barrier team is unable to operate, and there are spies nearby. We are powerless to stop them."
"Vice Clan Chief Kawasaki Nayuhira is in charge of making the notification; we expect a reply soon."
Iori moved swiftly and soon led Itachi to a secret room.
It was equipped with a full range of vital sign monitoring instruments, and there were several Uchiha medical ninjas around.
However, the Uchiha's medical ninjas were limited in their abilities, and Fugaku's condition could only be monitored to ensure he was alive.
It was thanks to Keimei's kaleidoscope that Fugaku was able to save his life.
Itachi went over to check and found that the bloodstains on Fugaku's face had been cleaned up, and apart from his pale complexion, there was nothing unusual about him.
His vital signs are also very stable.
Right now,
On the family summoning platform, a ninja cat stood on the platform, its little paws patting the ground.
"Oh!"
A figure appeared on the summoning platform.
"Where is Qiming?!"
The moment the person appeared, he cried out urgently.
The one who was summoned back by reverse communication was none other than Qiming's older brother, Uchiha Yaoyue.
His clansmen led him to the Qiming Resting Room, where he was surprised to find Itachi there as well.
Yaoyue was away on a mission, and Itachi, unable to meet her in Otogakure, returned ahead of her.
However, there is a Ninja Cat Summoning Beast of the same type as Yaoyue here, so it can be summoned directly in reverse.