The domineering Uchiha drove the Third Hokage mad!

Chapter 493 Onoki's Dialogue

Yui Aoyama's heart sank suddenly, and her fingertips, which were pressed against the hilt of the sword, tightened involuntarily, her nails almost digging into the hilt.

She knew that Uchiha Sanfeng wasn't lying. Konoha was currently under siege by the four great ninja villages, suffering heavy losses and a severe shortage of manpower. Not only the Uchiha, but all the children in the ninja world had become victims of the war.

She had once seen an eight-year-old Konoha kid on the battlefield who used his body to block an Earth Release technique in order to cover his teammates. The bloody and mangled scene still haunted her mind, and every time she thought of it, her heart ached.

The sense of powerlessness and heartache in her heart was stirred up again. Looking at the genuine "vulnerability" in the boy's eyes, her previous wariness and misunderstanding gradually dissipated. Her fingertips quietly left the hilt of the sword, and the chakra around her softened. A few more complex emotions appeared in her eyes.

A feeling of heartache quietly spread through her. Looking at the boy who was a few years younger than herself, the aloofness in her eyes gradually faded, replaced by tenderness and pity.

She opened her mouth, wanting to say something comforting, but her voice was a little hoarse: "I..."

Before she could finish speaking, Uchiha Mitsunori seized the opportunity to approach her, reaching out to hug her tightly. His arm strength was just right, neither making her feel restricted nor failing to convey the warmth of "dependence".

His embrace wasn't wide, but it deliberately exuded warmth. He lowered his head and kissed her lips—this kiss was no longer a deliberate tease, but rather carried a sense of urgency, cherishing, and suppressed emotions, completely igniting the ambiguous atmosphere in the cave.

He could clearly feel the stiffness in the woman's arms gradually dissipate, her body relaxing slightly. He secretly gloated: he had indeed made the right bet; the fragility of chaotic times has always been the best catalyst.

"Ding, Aoyama Yui's affection level +20%, current affection level: 75%."

"Ding, the host and Daoist partner, Aoyama Yui, have engaged in a dual cultivation session, increasing their affinity by 8%."

"Ding, the host and Daoist partner, Aoyama Yui, have engaged in a dual cultivation session, increasing their affinity by 9%."

"Ding, the host and Daoist partner, Aoyama Yui, have engaged in a dual cultivation session, increasing their affinity by 10%."

"Ding! Aoyama Yui's favorability has reached 100%. Congratulations, host, for completing the main quest. You have received a reward of 5 chakra."

System notification sounds rang out one after another, pleasant to the ear. A warm power instantly swept through the whole body, rapidly traveling along the meridians and cleansing every part of the body.

Uchiha Mitsunori could clearly feel the amount of chakra in his body surge. The original chakra quality gradually became more condensed and profound, and his aura also rose to a higher level. Every inch of his muscles and bones felt comfortable. The newly unlocked chakra circulated automatically in his body, making the chakra even purer.

A barely perceptible smugness flashed in his eyes as he quickly released Aoyama Yui from his embrace, gently stroking her hair with his hand. His movements remained tender, but in his mind, he was frantically plotting.

Now that this mission is complete and we have enough chakra, we can focus on dealing with Onoki and extracting enough benefits from Iwagakure. We absolutely cannot waste this opportunity.

Meanwhile, the four members of Iwagakure finally returned to their camp! The Jonin leading the group, Fujiwara, also appeared in the central council hall of Iwagakure, where the atmosphere was so tense it was suffocating.

Beneath the stone dome, the flickering candlelight cast long shadows on the cold stone walls, creating an atmosphere of oppression.

Fujino knelt on the cold stone ground, panting heavily. Cold sweat covered his forehead and slid down his cheeks, leaving small wet patches on the stone. His ninja uniform was stained with forest mud and blood, making him look disheveled.

He recounted in detail the request for a meeting from Uchiha Mitsumine, describing everything from the boy's appearance and the power of his three-tomoe Sharingan to his chakra aura and tone of voice, as if afraid of missing any detail and displeasing Onoki. As he spoke, he couldn't help but clench his fists, his knuckles turning white, his eyes hiding lingering humiliation and resentment—he was truly unwilling to be manipulated by a mere brat.

Onoki sat on the high stone throne, his aged face solemn, his brows furrowed deeply, and his fingers tapping lightly on the armrest, making a "tap-tap" sound that was particularly clear in the silent council hall, each sound like a tap on the heart of everyone present.

He stroked his beard, his cloudy eyes swirling with thought: Iwagakure is currently besieged on all sides, with the combined forces of Konoha and Kumogakure poised to invade at any moment. Their supplies and ninja tools are running low, and even their border defenses are on the verge of collapse. This Uchiha brat's initiative to meet at this time is definitely not out of goodwill... He must be trying to take advantage of the situation and plunder Iwagakure.

"Uchiha brat..."

He pondered for a moment, a resolute glint in his eyes, and slowly spoke, his voice aged yet powerful, carrying the authority of the leader of Iwagakure.

"I want to see him and see what tricks he's up to, and what he dares to ask for."

He wanted to see what kind of trouble a mere Uchiha boy could cause.

After speaking, Onoki slowly raised his hand, and a rich, earthy-yellow chakra instantly enveloped his body, forming a light brown light film. The stone council hall floor trembled slightly, and dust fell in rustling sounds.

"Earth Release: Light and Heavy Rock Technique!"

As the spell was activated, his and Fujino's bodies instantly became as light as feathers, breaking free from the constraints of gravity and suspending in mid-air.

Onoki leaped forward, carrying Fujino through the window, tracing a clear arc across the sky as they sped towards the deep mountains.

He wanted to see what gave this Uchiha boy the confidence to negotiate when Iwagakure was in danger. If he dared to ask for an exorbitant amount, he wouldn't mind leaving this brat... in the deep mountains forever.

Inside the cave, Uchiha Sanfeng had just calmed the surge of chakra around him, and the warmth of the chakra flow still lingered on his fingertips, when he keenly sensed two powerful chakra streams rapidly approaching, carrying the unique earth-style aura of Iwagakure.

One of them was ancient and imposing, as steady as a mountain, carrying the unique, battle-hardened aura of the Iwagakure high-ranking members; it was obvious that it belonged to Onoki.

The other one, relatively weak and with disordered breathing, was clearly Fujino, who was right behind him.

A playful smile played on his lips as he rose and slowly straightened his clothes, gently brushing away the bits of dust and debris from Aoyama Yui's hair.

"It seems"

"...My guest has arrived... It's Onoki himself who has come to visit."

Yui Aoyama was startled and instinctively gripped her ninja sword, her eyes filled with astonishment.

She hadn't expected Onoki to come in person. After all, he was the leader of Iwagakure, and such a move was quite unusual. A sense of unease began to creep into her heart.

After saying that, he took the lead and stepped out of the cave. The cold morning wind rushed towards him, blowing the wisps of hair on his forehead and dispersing the remaining morning mist. The distant mountains gradually became clear.

The three-tomoe Sharingan quietly appeared in the depths of his eyes, a pale purple halo flowing around it, facing the pale brown Earth Release chakra coming from the sky. The tension in the air instantly increased, and even the wind seemed to stand still.

He raised his hand to shield Aoyama Yui behind him, his posture calm, his eyes cold and sharp, and his body exuding a faint pressure of chakra.

In the distance, two figures drew closer and closer, and in an instant landed on the open ground dozens of meters away from the cave. The figures of Onoki and Fujino became clearly visible.

Onoki paused slightly, his cloudy gaze falling on Uchiha Mitsunori, his pupils contracting almost imperceptibly.

The boy in front of me looked to be only about seventeen years old. He was tall and straight but still had a youthful air about him. His bangs were blowing in the wind, and his handsome face had a coldness that was not commensurate with his age.

He subconsciously stopped stroking his beard, a clear hint of disdain flashing across his eyes, and even the heavy aura around him dissipated somewhat.

In his view, a kid this young, even if he has the Sharingan with three tomoe, is just showing off his bloodline limit and has no real foresight. His so-called "negotiation" is mostly just youthful bravado and attention-seeking.

"So you're that... Uchiha brat who wanted to see me?"

Onoki spoke slowly, his voice aged yet carrying an arrogant air, deliberately emphasizing the word "brat," and his gaze swept over the three peaks of the Uchiha clan as if he were examining an insignificant object.

"At only seventeen years old, he dares to put on airs in Iwagakure territory. He does have some of the arrogance of the Uchiha clan. Unfortunately, he only knows how to be a brave fool."

He raised his hand and waved it, his disdain undisguised. He had expected the other party to send a clan elder, but instead it was just a callow youth, and his wariness instantly dropped by more than half.

Standing behind Onoki, Fujino felt emboldened upon seeing this. His previous humiliation and resentment transformed into a venomous gaze as he stared intently at Uchiha Mitsumine.

"You're right, sir! This brat is nothing but a trickster; he's not worthy of negotiating with you! I'll seize him immediately, take him back for questioning, and while I'm at it, rescue the Jonin Aoyama!"

After saying that, he was about to raise his hand to form a hand seal, but Onoki stopped him by raising his hand.

Although Onoki underestimated the age of the Uchiha Mitsunaga, he did not completely let his guard down.

The fact that this young man could control the four Fujinos single-handedly and dare to take the initiative to meet me shows that he is not as simple as he appears.

He suppressed Fujino's impulse, his gaze becoming slightly more serious again, yet still carrying arrogance: "It's alright, I'd like to hear what a seventeen-year-old brat could say that would be 'beneficial to Iwagakure'... If you're just trying to attract attention... don't even think about leaving these deep mountains today."

Uchiha Mitsunori was completely unconcerned. Instead, he smiled slightly, following Onoki's disdain, his eyes gleaming with a calculating coldness.

He deliberately concealed his aura, allowing the other party to underestimate him, which would actually make the subsequent extortion easier.

The aura of his three-tomoe Sharingan deepened slightly. He took a step forward, his tone calm yet carrying an undeniable authority.

"Onoki, why rush to anger? Kumogakure will soon be pressing in with its army. If Konoha also attacks Iwagakure at the same time... I'm afraid it won't be long before Iwagakure is destroyed first."

These words hit the nail on the head, instantly freezing the mockery on Onoki's face, and the air around him became heavy again.