Infinite Simulation: From Konoha To Moon

Chapter 5: Can You Defeat Me in an Instant?

It was early morning, still dim and not yet fully bright.

The air in Konoha was particularly refreshing in April, but Shisui, who hadn't slept all night, had no mood to appreciate it.

He arrived at Li Xiang's doorstep, but his raised hand hesitated to knock.

Suddenly, Shisui found himself unable to make up his mind.

The phrase he often used to say was "determination," but he never expected to be so conflicted when it came to himself.

He carefully read through the information Li Xiang had given him several times.

Unprecedented attention to detail, coupled with their conversation during the day, made Shisui discover the flaws in Sarutobi Hiruzen.

Or rather, the stark difference between him and Senju Hashirama's actions.

The reason he hadn't noticed before was because of the decades of prestige accumulated by Sarutobi Hiruzen.

Both Shisui and Uchiha Itachi were extremely intelligent geniuses.

But their upbringing determined that they would not rebel against Sarutobi Hiruzen.

As the saying goes, those involved are often blinded, while bystanders see clearly.

And then Li Xiang suddenly appeared.

His words were truly eye-opening.

Shisui was startled, just like a netizen who had just encountered the UC Shock Department in a past life.

But Li Xiang wasn't just talking nonsense; he had solid evidence.

The sound of knocking on the door interrupted their thoughts.

Thinking about the endless internal disputes within the Uchiha clan, Shisui was filled with determination.

Without a doubt, he saw Li Xiang as a lifeline.

"Shisui, why so early?"

Li Xiang yawned and asked.

His expression now was just like Su Shi waking up Zhang Huaimin.

"I couldn't sleep."

Shisui took a deep breath. "You said you wanted to tell me something, so I came."

Looking at his solemn expression, Li Xiang couldn't help but want to make a sarcastic comment.

What's going on?

Why so serious?

Good thing you're a guy.

Otherwise, others might think I'm trying to take advantage of you.

I can't beat you in fencing.

Although Li Xiang had a photographic memory, he couldn't beat Shisui in a real fight.

It can only be said that the Sharingan is truly extraordinary.

The cheat he activated is still not enough.

"Have you had breakfast?"

Li Xiang closed the door and walked out.

"No, I'm not hungry."

Shisui was too eager to unravel his doubts, so he didn't care about eating.

"But I am hungry."

Li Xiang raised his hand and said, "Go to Ichiraku Ramen. If we're lucky, you'll hear what I want to tell you."

Shisui was puzzled, but he held back his questions.

"Pork bone ramen."

Li Xiang, as always.

Seeing this, Shisui said, "Same for me."

After waiting for a moment, Uzumaki Naruto rushed in, shouting, "Uncle! Char siu pork rib ramen!"

Shisui subconsciously glanced at him, his face froze, and he turned his head and whispered, "Lang, let's leave."

"Why?"

Li Xiang continued eating his ramen without even looking at him.

"We can't get involved with him."

Shisui frowned and said, "It will bring great trouble to the Uchiha clan, especially at this critical time."

"Just because he's the Nine-Tails Jinchūriki?"

"If you already know, then why..."

Shisui suddenly stopped and asked, "The thing you wanted to show me, is it him?"

"That's right."

"I don't understand."

"Don't you think Uzumaki Naruto's existence is the biggest challenge to Third Hokage's Will of Fire?"

Li Xiang took a sip of ramen and smiled, "Aren't the people of Konoha like family? Is this how family treats each other?"

"There's a reason for this."

Shisui subconsciously defended Sarutobi Hiruzen, saying, "It's normal for Konoha to fear Jinchūriki after the Nine Tails incident."

"Is it normal?"

Li Xiang snorted coldly, "Blaming and hating a five-year-old child? It's ridiculous! And his identity, you know it too, the son of the Fourth Hokage. With so many options, why did he choose this?"

"..."

After a moment of silence, Shisui said, "The leak of Uzumaki Naruto's identity was Root's doing, it has nothing to do with the Hokage."

There he was!

The legendary scapegoat, Shimura Danzō.

Li Xiang pointed to the bowl of pork bone ramen in front of him and said, "Pork bone and ramen complement each other. They are intertwined. Can you say that only the pork bone moves? It's like if I slap you and say it was my hand that hit you, not me."

Shimura Danzō only dared to plan for the position of Hokage after Sarutobi Hiruzen's death, which proves that this Hokage is not naive.

Li Xiang believed that Sarutobi Hiruzen was wholeheartedly devoted to Konoha. Otherwise, he wouldn't have sacrificed both hands for Orochimaru.

But he is not perfect, he has flaws, and they are not small.

Shisui had idealized him too much, thinking that Sarutobi Hiruzen and Konoha shared honor and disgrace, representing the will of fire, and would never want to confront him with force until death.

Everyone is extremely complex.

Li Xiang put down his chopsticks in front of him and said, "Shisui, give up the illusions that shouldn't exist."

"Is there really only one path, which is fighting?"

Shisui became even more puzzled. In the original story, he would rather commit suicide than see a war between the Uchiha clan and Konoha.

In a sense, his death led to Uchiha Itachi's motivation to annihilate the clan.

"No."

Li Xiang shook his head and said, "Konoha has just experienced the Nine Tails incident. If there is another turmoil, it will definitely be severely weakened. It will give neighboring ninja villages a chance to take advantage."

"So, what do you mean...?"

Shisui became even more unable to understand.

"Deal with the root cause."

Li Xiang spoke lightly.

Obito alone could control the Fourth Mizukage, and Orochimaru alone could assassinate the Fourth Kazekage and take his place.

Shisui and Uchiha Itachi, with their Mangekyō Sharingan, couldn't control the Hokage. It's simply unreasonable.

Oh, and let's not forget Uchiha Fugaku.

You can be defeated in such a wealthy battle?

Leave it to Lao Li, not to mention Ping'an County, he dares to bombard the enemy's rear headquarters.

"That's impossible!"

Shisui refused without hesitation.

"..."

Li Xiang suddenly felt like he was talking to a wall.

Rnm, refund!

"I know what you're thinking."

Li Xiang sighed and said, "Since that's the case, let's try whether your respected Third Hokage has betrayed the will of fire."

Shisui was slightly startled and noticed Uzumaki Naruto in the distance. He exclaimed, "Do you mean...?"

"I haven't reached that point yet. I'm talking about the Konoha Police Department."

Li Xiang shook his head and asked, "What do you think of the current situation in the Konoha Police Department?"

"It's terrible."

Shisui spoke honestly.

"Why?"

"The Uchiha clan's character leads them to handle matters without considering the consequences."

"If you know this, the Hokage must know too. Why does he let it go on?"

Li Xiang looked at him and said, "He does it to exclude you from the center of power in Konoha."

"Hokage... he..."

Shisui was almost speechless.

Sarutobi Hiruzen taught the will of fire, which was to integrate the shinobi into Konoha.

But why is it that only the Uchiha clan is becoming more and more distant?

"Character may be one aspect, but the main reason lies with Konoha."

Li Xiang snapped his fingers and said, "Talk is cheap, let's try it out, shall we?"

"How do we try?"

Shisui frowned.

If there was a way, he would have implemented it long ago.

"The main gate is sealed, so let's go through the back door."

Li Xiang smiled and whispered a few words in his ear.

Shisui's eyes widened instantly, and he froze in place.

Hey hey, the method can be unconventional, but it can't be sinister!

(End of this chapter)