Naruto: I am Uchiha Shirou-Chapter 331: Naruto: I am Uchiha Shirou []

Konoha.

"Naruto, is everything you're saying true?!"

At this moment, both Kakashi and Jiraiya had faces full of shock. Upon hearing Naruto reveal the information about Senju Shirou—that he was a person from another world—the two found it hard to believe.

Even Sakura, standing nearby, nodded and hoarsely said:

"Kakashi-sensei, Lord Jiraiya, everything Naruto said is true. Not long ago, we were ordered to carry out a mission in Roran, in the Land of Wind, and then this incident occurred. Sai... he..."

If Naruto was the hot-blooded protagonist who centered the world around his ideals, then Sakura's inner nature was closer to selfishness.

Or perhaps, almost everyone in this world was abnormal. The one person who seemed normal, Uchiha Sasuke, was treated as an outlier.

The massacre of his clan—shouldn't that hatred be avenged? If they were truly life-and-death comrades, shouldn't Naruto and Sakura have joined forces to help Sasuke take revenge and then persuade him to return?

Instead, they kept begging him to come back and let go of the hatred.

It was absurd.

"Lord Jiraiya!"

Kakashi suppressed his shock and looked at Jiraiya. This didn't seem to be an illusion. freeweɓnøvel.com

Jiraiya, for his part, felt his scalp tingle. He already knew that, not long ago, Yamato had led Team 7 on a mission, during which Sai had died and Naruto had been severely injured and hospitalized. He even knew about the events in Roran and the other timeline.

What shocked him most, however, was Tsunade's attitude.

If Senju Shirou was indeed Uchiha Shiou from another world, then Tsunade had already established contact with that world—or perhaps even formed an alliance with it.

What exactly was Tsunade planning?

"So, that person is Uchiha Shirou from another world. If he's infiltrated the village, he must have some kind of scheme..."

Naruto spoke angrily as if someone were trying to destroy his village. Sakura nodded repeatedly beside him.

Yet at that moment, a voice suddenly echoed. Hearing it, Sakura's pupils contracted, and a trace of fear flashed across her face.

For this world, only a few months had passed since the events in Roran. However, for the other world, more than ten years had gone by.

"What they said is true. Now, Kakashi and Jiraiya—what do you two plan to do?"

A calm, teasing voice rang out. Shirou's figure slowly appeared behind them, walking toward them leisurely.

Hearing the voice, Naruto stiffly turned his head, his face contorting with anger.

"It's you! You're the one who killed Sai!"

Before the impulsive Naruto could act on his desire for revenge, both Kakashi and Jiraiya quickly stepped in front of him.

"Who are you?! What is your purpose in coming to our world?!"

Kakashi's expression turned grim, and he already held a kunai in his hand, fully prepared. According to Naruto's account, the battle prowess of this man from the other world far exceeded that of ordinary shinobi.

Jiraiya's face also darkened with seriousness.

"What are you and Tsunade planning?!"

Jiraiya understood Tsunade better than most. She wasn't someone who would easily change her mind. Her attitude in this matter left him puzzled—he simply couldn't believe that she would do anything to harm Konoha.

Looking at the serious expressions of Jiraiya and Kakashi, Shirou smiled with satisfaction. At least they were more reasonable than the impulsive Naruto.

"It seems we can have a proper conversation. Let me introduce myself. I am Uchiha Shirou, the Fourth Hokage of Konoha... from another world."

Upon hearing this self-introduction, Kakashi and Jiraiya were instantly stunned, their minds buzzing.

He claimed to be the Hokage of another world!

Even Sakura and Naruto were dumbfounded.

"Impossible!"

As Naruto yelled in disbelief, Shirou smirked.

"Ignorance is one thing, but you cannot lack common sense. Only a few months have passed in your world, but in mine, over ten years have gone by.

Why can't I become Hokage? Or do you think that the only correct path is one identical to your world's? Is the entire world wrong simply because it doesn't align with Uzumaki Naruto's views?"

"You!" Naruto glared at him furiously. What angered him most was how someone like Shirou could become Hokage.

If he was a Hokage, why had he killed Sai? Even if they weren't from the same village, they were both shinobi of Konoha!

Naruto and Sakura stood pale-faced, unable to accept what they had just heard.

Jiraiya and Kakashi, however, were deep in thought, their expressions heavy. Shirou had made his stance clear.

"Now you understand why your Hokage has chosen to work with me."

Shirou's calm gaze fell on them as he continued, shaking his head:

"Konoha has grown weaker because you adhered to outdated traditions. You might argue that change brings instability, but Tsunade has seen my world. She witnessed the strength that change can bring, proving that our path is correct.

As for the instability you fear, that's just an excuse to maintain the status quo."

Jiraiya was particularly shaken. A Hokage from another world had allied with their Hokage?

It was becoming clearer to him why Tsunade had been consolidating power so decisively. Whatever Shirou's ambitions were, this alliance was a chance to strengthen Konoha.

That explained Tsunade's swift and decisive actions to secure control over the village. If Konoha was to face an uncertain future, its only choice was to grow stronger.

"So, what will you choose?"

Shirou's casual tone resonated as Kakashi shook his head lightly.

Based on the information Naruto and the others had gathered, meddling in another world—regardless of intentions—had caused significant consequences. The mission in Roran had disrupted that world's balance. Sai's death couldn't even be blamed on Shirou.

More importantly, Shirou was also a Hokage—a leader of Konoha, albeit in another world.

"This truly is a shocking world," Kakashi muttered with a bitter smile, his visible eye reflecting deep complexity.

In another world, he was this man's student. Now, his mind was spinning.

"Pervy Sage and Kakashi-sensei, don't listen to his nonsense!" Naruto shouted angrily, pointing at Shirou with complete hostility.

Throughout, Shirou paid no attention to Naruto's outbursts. To him, Naruto was nothing more than an annoying fly.

"Is that so? Do you think I'm lying? Why don't you go ask Sasuke?"

"Sasuke?!" Naruto and Sakura were both stunned. "How could Sasuke possibly have gone to your world?!"

"If you can cross over, why can't Sasuke?" Shirou retorted, his mocking gaze making Naruto grit his teeth.

Naruto's focus on Sasuke's whereabouts made him momentarily forget Sai's death. Shirou's disdain for Naruto grew even stronger.

"By the way, Sasuke has returned to this world as well. If you want to find him, you'd better hurry..."

Before Shirou had finished speaking, Naruto was already shouting and rushing off to find Sasuke, with Sakura close on his heels.

Watching the two leave, Shirou smirked and turned to Kakashi and Jiraiya.

"These are the disciples you've trained?"

Both Jiraiya and Kakashi flushed with embarrassment. Naruto's behavior truly left them ashamed.

"Tsunade is determined to root out the village's weaknesses," Shirou said calmly. "But first, why don't you visit my world and see for yourselves? I think you'll understand your Fifth Hokage's decisions better then."

As Shirou's words lingered, Kakashi and Jiraiya exchanged a solemn glance, their expressions heavy with thought.

...

At the same time, as Tsunade used her thunderous methods to consolidate power—kicking out all the bloodsuckers left behind by the Third Hokage's regime who were leeching off Konoha—the three great clans were filled with anger and dissatisfaction.

Root was disbanded!

Shimura Danzo was designated as an S-rank rogue ninja!

Even worse, all the ninjas from the three clans were forbidden from leaving the village if they returned, as they were placed under a confinement order. The reason was simple—once Danzo was captured, the restrictions on the three clans would be lifted.

As for the Shimura clan, they were clapping their hands in celebration at home, tears streaming down their faces. They couldn't wait for this clan leader to be apprehended.

In the secret room of the Sarutobi, Mitokado, and Utatane clans:

"This is too much!"

"How dare she? How dare Tsunade do this! Now even the Anbu are watching us!"

The anger within the three clans grew more intense, and some even began to entertain the idea of a coup.

"We can't let Tsunade continue to act recklessly!"

"Exactly! Every ninja we had in high-ranking positions has been removed. If this continues, we'll become the next Uchiha!"

"This is rebellion! If we could put Tsunade in the Hokage's seat, we can drag her back down!"

Listening to the increasingly furious and fanatical discussions from the elites within the three clans, Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura both looked pale and grim.

"Homura, we can't get our messages out right now. Danzo is probably on his way back. If something happens to him, we'll truly have no chance left."

As Koharu spoke, a flicker of panic flashed through her eyes. If Danzo were finished, they would have no hope left at all.

At least for now, they still had the Sarutobi clan. Based on the overall strength of the Sarutobi clan, combined with their forces, they still had a chance to fight.

Mitokado Homura, seeing the changing situation, couldn't help but feel his scalp tingle as he sighed:

"Tsunade is ruthless—much more so than Hiruzen ever was. She's swift and decisive, leaving us no room to breathe. Now, she's dared to label Danzo as an S-rank rogue ninja and ordered his execution. I fear things won't end well for us either."

Homura's words reflected the thoughts of all the upper ranks within the three clans.

Tsunade is too ruthless. Danzo is a Konoha elder, for crying out loud! You could just consolidate power through political struggles, but instead, you used the matter of Root to directly brand him as an S-rank rogue ninja.

This is aiming to destroy him completely! She's giving him no chance at survival.

And what about them?

Over the years, the three great clans had been closely aligned with Danzo. To say they didn't profit from their association with Root would be pure nonsense.

If Danzo were to fall, would they be next?

With Tsunade's current methods, it felt like a sword was hanging over their heads.

"We must act while we still have a chance!"

"That's right! Tsunade and her people haven't announced anything publicly yet because they're trying to lure Danzo back. This means they haven't mobilized any external ninja forces. With just the ninjas inside the village, we still have a chance!"

"If the two families ally with us, the Sarutobi clan, and we use the same thunderous methods, Tsunade won't even have time to react. We'll overthrow her and install a new Hokage!"

It must be said that human ambition knows no bounds.

Especially for people who were once on top—those who held high-ranking positions in Konoha. Now, not only had they been removed from power, but they were also under surveillance.

This kind of exclusion and suppression isn't something most people can endure.

They were used to being at the pinnacle of power, and now they'd been cast into the dirt. Once someone has grown accustomed to wielding power, it's unbearable to have it stripped away completely.

Especially when they still had strength in their hands!

"We can't hesitate any longer!"

"Danzo can at least tie down part of Tsunade's forces!"

After exchanging glances, the indecisive Koharu and Homura grew increasingly frenzied.

If Tsunade dared to label Danzo as an S-rank rogue ninja today, she'd dare to slap the same label on them tomorrow.

Whether it was for power or their survival, they had to strike back!

Danzo's hands weren't clean, but neither were theirs.

...

Inside the Hokage's office.

"Hokage-sama, there's a significant activity within the three clans... especially the Sarutobi family..."

Hearing the Anbu report, Tsunade's face darkened with anger. She slammed her desk hard and shouted furiously:

"What are those two old fools trying to do? Just because they lost their power, they want to stage a coup? What about the Senju clan back then?"

"Inform the Anbu to monitor them closely around the clock!"

"Yes!"

"Shizune! Immediately send orders to the Hyuga, Yamanaka, Nara, Akimichi, Inuzuka, and Aburame clans. Have their clan leaders come to the Hokage's office!"

"Yes!"

Tsunade was seething. She had thought her swift and decisive actions would scare these greedy old fools into submission, and she'd be able to let things slide.

But she had underestimated the greed of human nature.

If it were just an ordinary position, being removed would lead to some grumbling, but that would be the end of it.

But their previous positions had given them decision-making power over Konoha! They were essentially the shadow Hokage. And now, Tsunade had stripped them of all that without hesitation. The psychological gap was too great. Worse, they were already accustomed to using underhanded methods themselves, so they could easily imagine what Tsunade might do to them.

If they were in her shoes, they'd eliminate their enemies without mercy!

So, whether it was for power or survival, these two old fools were leading the three great clans down the same path the Uchiha had once walked.