The Bloody Night of the Uchiha Massacre

Clang--

The Mangekyō Yin Release Chakra released by Ingetsu instantly invaded the neural pathways of the nine men's minds, severing their brains' control over their bodies.

"What's going on? I can't move my body!"

"That's... the Mangekyo!"

As the nine men cried out on the branches, their pupils turned crimson, each branded with a blade-shaped Mangekyo pattern.

This was Yachihoko!

Mental manipulation!

"As long as the Yin Release Chakra contained in your mind is stronger than your opponent's, you can brand them, complete mental manipulation, and even control their Chakra. What a simple and brutal ability!

For ninjas, it's a one-shot kill.

Ordinary people wouldn't be able to resist it at all."

Ingetsu's expression remained calm as he pondered.

He had easily obtained permanent mental control over the nine men. The price was ten percent of the Yin Release Chakra contained in his brain, leaving his eyes slightly sore and swollen.

The nine Uchiha stood dazed on the branches, their backs chilled with fear.

They hadn't done anything.

With only one encounter, all of them had been controlled!

Was this Ingetsu's Mangekyō ability?

It was simply unfathomable!

"Everyone, I know that some of you are confused, some are furious, and some wish you could kill me on the spot. You'll soon know why things have turned out this way."

Ingetsu did not waste words. Using Yachihoko's ability, he controlled the nine men and vanished with them toward the edge of the village.

Along the way, he created a Shadow Clone and sent it back to the Clan Grounds to wait for an opportunity.

After crossing the forest, the end of this road was the outskirts of Konoha Ninja Village, where a cliff with a broad view stood.

Standing here, they could overlook the streets throughout the Uchiha Clan Grounds.

"Everyone, don't blink."

Ingetsu controlled the nine men into standing in a row behind him, facing the Clan Grounds.

He planted his ninja blade in the ground and sat at the edge of the cliff.

The nine men did not understand his intentions.

Uchiha Izumi and Uchiha Nanfeng were still immersed in the question of why Ingetsu had killed so many clansmen. Was it to awaken the Mangekyō?

At this moment.

Could there really be anything more important than this vicious internal massacre?

Uchiha Nanfeng swallowed and cautiously said, "Ingetsu, even if you possess the Mangekyō, Patriarch Fugaku... and Itachi won't let you get away with this!"

"Itachi and Fugaku?"

Ingetsu shook his head without answering.

Uchiha Clan Grounds.

Main street entrance.

The Masked Man looked toward the mountains east of Konoha. His sharp gaze shot through the eyehole of his mask as he said calmly, "A mouse got away. Our plan was discovered in advance by other Uchiha."

"Only Konoha's higher-ups knew about the plan. It may have been a few minor figures with sharp instincts. I'll deal with them after the massacre."

Itachi's face was expressionless as he drew his ninja blade from behind his back.

From this moment on, for the sake of peace and the village, he was willing to descend into hell and offer his soul to the devil.

"Let's begin."

The Masked Man spoke indifferently. His figure vanished like a ghost from the Uchiha Clan's streets. According to their agreed-upon plan, his target was the Uchiha Military Police Force Headquarters.

That place had the most Sharingan!

Whoosh--

The evening wind of early autumn swept through the streets, making the shop banners bearing the clan fan flap loudly.

The Uchiha Clan Grounds were unusually quiet tonight.

Clang--

A shop door opened, and a well-behaved, adorable Uchiha boy stepped out. When he saw Itachi, his face immediately lit up.

Itachi was a genius of their clan!

He was the idol of the younger generation!

"Brother Itachi, you're outside the door! Are you still carrying out a mission so late? Do you want to come in and have some sweets? My mother bought them at the market this morning!"

"Even if the mission is important, it shouldn't hurt to rest for a few minutes along the way, right?"

The excited boy spoke as he took Itachi's hand and led him toward the house.

"Sorry..."

Itachi removed the ANBU mask from his waist and put it on. The surface of the ninja blade in his hand reflected the final expressions of the family of three: welcoming smiles and bewildered shock.

"Ahhh...!!"

A shrill scream rang throughout the Uchiha Clan Grounds.

A splash of crimson stained the shop's paper window. The lights flickered and swayed, and no further sound came from inside.

Uchiha Itachi stepped out through the doorway, removed the mask stained with warm blood, and rushed toward the next wooden house with his ninja blade in hand.

Flap--

At that moment, countless crows beat their wings and circled over. As if they had sensed the scent of death—or perhaps had planned this long ago—they landed on the walls along the street and watched the entire Uchiha Clan Grounds.

Mountain.

The nine Uchiha Military Police Force officers were awakened by the screams from afar. They abruptly raised their heads and looked toward the Clan Grounds.

They saw a black shadow darting back and forth among the wooden houses. Every time it entered and exited, desperate cries echoed through the Clan Grounds.

They instantly understood that the Clan Grounds were under attack. Someone was slaughtering Uchiha clansmen!

"Ingetsu, you have accomplices!!!"

Uchiha Nanfeng's face was deathly pale. His expression turned livid as he finally lost control of his emotions, his voice becoming shrill.

Izumi's beautiful eyes trembled nonstop. She refused to believe the scene before her.

The silhouette slaughtering civilians.

She knew it very well.

"No, that isn't my companion. The person slaughtering Uchiha civilians right now is Uchiha Itachi, the one you just mentioned!"

Ingetsu spoke calmly.

His words exploded in the minds of the nine men like a thunderclap on a clear day. Everyone's pupils contracted violently.

Uchiha Nanfeng cried out, "How could it be him! Impossible! This is impossible!"

"How is it impossible?" Uchiha Tamao roared. "That Uchiha Itachi has been arrogant and solitary, silent and withdrawn lately. One look and you can tell he's no good! If Brother Ingetsu says it's him, then it must be him!"

"It... Itachi."

Izumi choked out the words. Tears streamed from her clear, beautiful eyes, and she seemed to turn to stone.

Although they were very far away,

she could make out the body-flicker steps of the black shadow in the Clan Grounds. They were indeed Itachi's movements.

The other Uchiha Military Police Force officers were so shocked that they stood dumbfounded. If anything tonight could have horrified them more than Ingetsu slaughtering the ninjas in the Military Police Force prison, it had to be the Uchiha Itachi they had placed their hopes in raising his blade against the clan's civilians!

"How could Itachi do something like this?"

"Genjutsu! It has to be genjutsu!"

"My family! My family lives in that part of the Clan Grounds... Why would he... do this..."

Some of the Military Police Force officers had already broken down. They whimpered softly and muttered to themselves.

Several lines suddenly appeared in Ingetsu's mind.

Main Mission: Night of the Uchiha Massacre

Options:

1. Kill the remaining Uchiha.

2. Successfully escape Konoha.

Reward: (Plunder) Seize another person's Mangekyō Sharingan, absorb their Eye Power, and obtain that Mangekyō's ability.

Ingetsu's expression grew solemn as he analyzed the mission.

At this stage, killing all the Uchiha civilians and ninjas would be easy enough.

But Fugaku, Itachi, and Obito together possessed two and a half Mangekyō Sharingan. They were not opponents he could deal with right now.

This Main Mission could only be completed by choosing the second option.

Successfully escape Konoha.

Ingetsu glanced at the edge of the barrier in the forest behind him. He supposed that even leaving the barrier would not count as successfully escaping Konoha.

He would also have to evade the subsequent pursuit by Konoha, as well as Uchiha Itachi and the others.

Judging from the reward,

this was encouraging him to plunder the Mangekyō Sharingan of Itachi, Obito, and the others later.

"Ingetsu... Captain..."

Izumi spoke woodenly.

Ingetsu turned around and indicated that he was listening.

"Why did you do this?"

"Why did Itachi do this too?"