Chapter 93: This Punch Carries Decades of Power!!
The first sentence hit them right in the lungs.
"What did you say!"
"Damned brat!"
"You're asking for it!"
...
Faced with Uchiha Takashi's words, the three ninjas from the three clans were all furious.
If it weren't for the fact that they were in Orochimaru's main tent, a full-on brawl might have broken out.
Yes, they had indeed heard of Uchiha Takashi's achievements.
But there's a saying, "seeing is believing." Until they saw it with their own eyes, they couldn't believe that a kid like Uchiha Takashi could be much stronger than themselves.
"You... what nonsense are you spouting?"
The male ninja from the Mitokado clan was somewhat lacking in confidence.
There was no helping it; Uchiha Takashi was so bold that he might actually know something, making the ninja feel uneasy.
"Nonsense?" Uchiha Takashi said with a mocking expression,
"I have the accounts in my hand. If the Konoha ninjas knew that while they were risking their lives to protect the village, your clans were sucking the village dry, how do you think they'd feel?"
Orochimaru listened to these words with a calm expression, as if he already knew about this.
It seems that when he talks about "Konoha needing a new wind to blow" in the future, it actually represents his despair with the village's decaying leadership and clans.
Rome wasn't built in a day! It seems the village's decay and greed are already severe, not just a future problem.
"You... stop talking nonsense!"
"Our clans have given so much for the village, what do you know!"
"Yeah, we did nothing wrong. Even if there are some 'losses,' it's to cultivate more strength for the village!"
...
The three kept repeating these defensive phrases, as fake as they could be.
Not only did they call embezzlement 'losses,' but they also claimed it was to cultivate more strength for the village, fooling no one but themselves.
Because the ninjas trained by these clans were not 'active ninjas.'
In other words, the village had no authority to deploy them; they were private armies of the clans.
Moreover, during the previous battles, they didn't even participate, yet they had the nerve to call it the village's strength.
However, the three weren't too worried.
Because even if something did happen, at most it would be a slap on the wrist.
"You know in your hearts whether I'm speaking nonsense, and unlike you parasites who only know how to bleed the village dry, I, Uchiha Takashi, am ashamed to be associated with you!"
Uchiha Takashi's words were righteous and stern. If it weren't known that he had also pocketed quite a bit, one might think he was a 'champion of justice.'
A dimensional strike!
Though both sides were profiting from the village, their impacts were entirely different.
The clans were draining the village's funds, while Uchiha Takashi not only didn't drain but improved transportation efficiency, making the contrast stark.
If it weren't for this, do you think Orochimaru wouldn't know about his profiteering?
He pretended not to know because it benefited the camp without causing harm.
Seeing this!
The only female ninja from the Sarutobi clan stepped forward.
"Putting aside the facts, isn't it true that you used your position for personal gain?"
"..."
Uchiha Takashi really wanted to respond with phrases like 'angry, shaking, cold' or 'what kind of country is this' to test if the other party was also a time traveler.
This punch carried at least decades of power.
You say 'putting aside the facts,' yet accuse me of the facts, which is completely contradictory.
"I've never denied it. As long as everyone is publicly punished, I will accept punishment too!"
Facing such a 'martial artist,' Uchiha Takashi directly exposed himself to drag the other down.
Yes, he did profit.
But why should it be allowed for you to profit and not me?
If there's going to be punishment, then let everyone face it together.
Compared to the Hokage faction, what I've gained is just a drop in the ocean. I don't believe they aren't afraid. If this issue explodes, it will be earth-shattering.
Unlike the village's elites, who clearly noticed something was off but chose to endure it for the so-called 'greater good.'
To hell with the greater good!
Uchiha Takashi never cared about the greater good.
What he couldn't understand was why those who traveled to this world always treated Konoha as their hometown, willing to sacrifice everything for it.
So what if Konoha is destroyed? It's not like I can't survive.
Faced with his 'flip the table' attitude, the three were stunned.
They never thought someone would dare to expose this almost 'open' secret.
Not only would this offend the high-ranking officials of Konoha, but it would also cause chaos in the village.
Forget about individuals, even the prestigious Uchiha clan wouldn't dare.
How does he dare!!
At this moment, the three of them were filled with this thought.
Only Orochimaru, sitting at the head, looked increasingly intrigued.
He was becoming more and more interested in Uchiha Takashi.
If he could study him... thinking of this, Orochimaru couldn't help but lick his lips.
'??'
While in the midst of his 'self-destruct truck' mode, leaving the three speechless, Uchiha Takashi caught Orochimaru's action from the corner of his eye, and a chill ran through his heart.
He almost forgot about the other party's 'mad scientist' persona, who loved to put interesting subjects on the lab table for research.
In direct combat, with Sage Mode in hand, he wasn't worried.
But if the opponent played dirty, he might just end up in a ditch.
No way, he needed to stay far away from this 'slippery snake.'
At this moment, Orochimaru was unaware that his simple action had triggered Uchiha Takashi's high alert.
If he knew, he would surely be frustrated.
Because it was an unconscious action, he didn't even realize he had this flaw.
"Enough, do you realize that your words could cause chaos in the village!"
This female 'martial artist' from the Sarutobi clan began to pressure Uchiha Takashi with the village, as if everything was his fault.
To be fair, her martial arts, though not comparable to the 'martial arts masters' from before his crossing, were quite refined. At least, when facing the straightforward folks of the ninja world, she could really pummel them.
"Is that so..." Uchiha Takashi initially looked worried, causing the three to relax, but then he suddenly retorted, "If just talking about it can cause chaos, weren't you afraid of causing chaos when you did these things?"
Double standards!
The Hokage faction always suppressed people under the guise of the 'Will of Fire,' yet their actions were anything but the Will of Fire. It was indeed a double standard.
Moreover, Uchiha Takashi truly had evidence in his hands, so he wasn't afraid to confront them.
Of course, the other option for them was to make him 'shut up' permanently.
Violence can't solve all problems, but it can definitely solve the people who create problems.
Do you really think the hot-blooded style of anime means ninjas are good people?
That's a joke. Just look at the usual missions.
Theft, assassination... destruction, etc., are the most common tasks.
So, encountering a problem and solving it with violence isn't surprising.
Even in Konoha, it's the same.
If anyone dares to claim there's peace within Konoha, the corpses of the Senju clan might just crawl out of their graves to protest (with future Uchiha clan members applauding).
The problem is, the path of violence is simply not feasible.
Uchiha Takashi's strength is at least that of an elite Jonin, and judging by his track record, he's not your average elite Jonin, making him not so easy to deal with.
Therefore, even if the three were mocked and humiliated to their faces, they wouldn't act recklessly.
Things had escalated to this point, and someone couldn't just sit back and watch anymore.
(End of Chapter)