Chapter 548: Don't Dirty Your Hands

Relying on her familiarity with her companions’ Chakra, Tenten quickly identified the source, her face showing astonishment.

When did Sasuke’s Chakra become so full of aggression and negative emotions?

And erupting inside the Village?

“It’s indeed Sasuke.”

Neji’s voice came, carrying a hint of solemnity, but more of a calm analysis.

His Byakugan not only saw the eruption point of the Chakra, but also “saw” the scene inside the distant courtyard with absolute clarity.

“However, it doesn’t look like a battle. It’s more like an out-of-control eruption of Chakra caused by emotional agitation.”

While maintaining his Byakugan observation, he described the scene he saw to Tenten and Lee beside him, who could not see:

“Sasuke is standing next to someone who should be his mother, facing another person who is bound. That person…”

Neji paused, seemingly identifying the person, “His Chakra reaction is very weak, he has severe internal injuries, and his Chakra is being suppressed. Judging by his appearance, he looks a bit older than Sasuke. He should be the rumored Uchiha Itachi.”

“Uchiha Itachi?!”

Tenten and Lee exclaimed in low voices at the same time.

That name symbolized an S-rank Rogue Ninja in Hidden Leaf Village, one of the culprits behind the Uchiha clan massacre, and Sasuke’s irreconcilable enemy!

He is also Uchiha Sasuke’s older brother.

I heard that Sasuke captured him during his time in the Hidden Mist Village.

Neji continued to describe the scene there: “Sasuke is extremely emotional. He said something to the person who should be Uchiha Itachi. Judging by his lip movements, it should be: ‘You, who constantly claim to be for Hidden Leaf Village, actually turned your butcher’s knife against your own clansmen. You really are a piece of trash.'”

Neji’s voice calmly repeated this sentence filled with deep-seated hatred, allowing Tenten and Lee to feel the overwhelming rage and pain churning inside Sasuke’s heart at this moment.

“Sasuke…”

Concern showed on Lee’s face.

In his impression, although Uchiha Sasuke was proud and taciturn, he was usually very calm and restrained, even planning before acting in battle.

This was the first time he had ever heard of Sasuke losing his composure so much, and seeing his Chakra erupt out of control due to his emotions.

“It seems that bringing back Uchiha Itachi was a much bigger shock to Sasuke than we imagined.”

Tenten sighed; she could understand Sasuke’s feelings.

The hatred of the clan’s extermination, the enemy who killed his parents right in front of him—even if the opponent was already controlled, once that hatred and pain accumulated over the years found an outlet, it could indeed cause violent fluctuations in his Chakra.

Neji’s Byakugan remained tightly locked onto the courtyard of the Uchiha estate, observing the subsequent developments.

He saw Kakashi and Might Guy quickly approaching, prepared for any sudden situations, and also saw Uchiha Mikoto trying to step forward to comfort Sasuke, only to be stopped by Sasuke raising his hand.

Meanwhile, Uchiha Itachi kept his head lowered the entire time, showing no signs of response or resistance in the face of Sasuke’s angry scolding.

“There’s no need to worry too much.”

After observing for a moment, Neji said to his companions, “His squad leader, Jonin Senior Kakashi, and Guy-sensei are both over there. And…”

His gaze swept across Uchiha Itachi’s body, “That Uchiha Itachi, the Chakra inside his body is locked by a very tight Seal, and his Meridians and internal organs also have severe old injuries. His Chakra flow is nearly stagnant, so he poses absolutely no threat. Sasuke’s outburst is more of an emotional release. With two Jonin on the scene, they should be able to keep the situation under control.”

Hearing Neji’s detailed description, Tenten and Lee breathed a slight sigh of relief.

With Kakashi and Guy-sensei there, safety should not be an issue.

However, thinking of the drama filled with blood feud, family ties, betrayal, and pain currently unfolding inside the Uchiha estate, all three of them could not help but feel heavy-hearted.

The moonlight still coldly shone upon Hidden Leaf Village. On one rooftop was the sweat of youth and hard work; inside another ancient estate was a heavy confrontation spanning time and blood.

The Village is very large, embracing all kinds of lives and stories, and as companions, perhaps all they could do was offer silent attention and support when needed.

“Let’s continue our cultivation.”

Neji finally withdrew his Byakugan, the veins on his forehead smoothing out. “I believe Senior Kakashi and Guy-sensei can handle it. Even if not, Naruto is in Konoha Village, so things won’t get out of hand. We also have our own path to walk.”

Tenten nodded and sat back down, though her gaze still drifted toward the Uchiha clan grounds from time to time. Lee clenched his fists tightly and growled, “Alright! We can’t let negative emotions affect our youth! Continue the squats! Five hundred and one!”

Only, that training under the moonlight seemed to carry a bit more solemnity than before.

Above the Uchiha clan grounds, that purple Chakra storm full of hatred was like a striking flare, instantly alerting Hidden Leaf Village’s warning System.

Zabuza was completely dumbfounded when he saw this scene; his Demon Transformation could only condense a demon face above his head.

Yet there was actually someone in Hidden Leaf Village who could condense a massive purple storm just by erupting their Chakra!

After noticing the commotion Sasuke caused, Haku immediately looked at Zabuza.

“Lord Zabuza?”

Zabuza raised his right hand and lamented.

“It’s nothing, Haku. Hidden Leaf Village really is full of talented people!”

Several dark shadows sped over like phantoms from all directions, landing silently on the rooftops, treetops, and in the shadows around the clan grounds.

They were Hidden Leaf Village’s Anbu, their gazes under their masks as sharp as eagles, staring intently at the center of the Chakra eruption.

That ancient Uchiha mansion’s courtyard.

However, without orders, they did not dare to act rashly.

On one hand, it involved the family affairs of Uchiha Sasuke, a confidant of the Sixth Hokage, and the captured S-rank Rogue Ninja, making the situation extremely sensitive and complex.

On the other hand, Kakashi and Might Guy, two top Jonin, were already inside, which was enough to handle most emergencies.

Just as the Anbu held their breath and assessed the situation, a golden figure appeared without warning on the highest roof ridge not far ahead of them.

The moonlight seemed to condense behind him, and that iconic golden cloak fluttered slightly even on a windless night, as if carrying an invisible pressure of its own.

Uzumaki Naruto, the Sixth Hokage, descended in the most direct manner.

Standing on the roof, he looked down at the tense Anbu below and the people confronting each other in the courtyard.

He merely raised his right hand casually and waved it gently.

The gathered Anbu silently retreated, vanishing back into the surrounding darkness, leaving only a few faint presences on guard at the perimeter.

Naruto did not go down immediately; instead, he sat down on the roof ridge with one leg bent and his arm resting casually on his knee, his calm gaze directed at the courtyard below, like a spectator overlooking a stage, or an arbiter ready to intervene at any moment.

What he did not know was that the Uzumaki residence was already in an uproar following his disappearance.

“Sixth Hokage-sama.”

Kakashi appeared on the eaves next to Naruto using Body Flicker, bending one knee slightly, his respectful tone carrying an almost imperceptible tension.

“Hokage-sama!”

Might Guy followed closely behind, his voice loud, but his eyes were equally serious.

Even he understood that the atmosphere in the courtyard at this moment was definitely not something that could be described with simple words.

Naruto did not turn his head, still looking down.

He could see Sasuke’s back trembling slightly with anger, see Lady Mikoto weeping helplessly, and also see Uchiha Itachi, who hung his head like an empty shell.

“Tell Sasuke,”

Naruto spoke, his tone revealing no emotion.

“Uchiha Itachi’s physical condition is already at its absolute worst. Tell him not to dirty his hands.”

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