Attack

The power of the Mangekyō was indeed formidable. Not only had his observational and genjutsu abilities improved drastically,

even Hoshiryu Uchiha's own Chakra had undergone a massive increase.

The sensation of such rapidly growing power was truly intoxicating. The Four Mad Laughers of Uchiha had earned their name.

Even Hoshiryu Uchiha had immersed himself in that feeling and lost his usual vigilance.

"Earth Release: Earth-Style Wall!"

"Lightning Release: Lightning Ball!"

The changes around him came with the voices. Four earthen walls suddenly rose around Hoshiryu Uchiha, trapping him inside, while Lightning Release descended from above with lightning speed.

Though he had been so immersed that he had lowered his guard enough for others to get right in front of him without noticing, panicking now would accomplish nothing.

Besides, who was the prey was not for the attackers to decide.

Hoshiryu Uchiha merely glanced at those attacking him as his Mangekyō Sharingan quietly opened.

Tangible Chakra suddenly appeared around him, forming a massive skeleton that enveloped him, seemingly slow yet actually swift.

It was none other than the divine power the Uchiha Clan took such pride in—Susanoo.

Though Hoshiryu Uchiha did not want to use such an overpowered ability to swat mosquitoes, he had no other ninjutsu capable of defending him.

As for whether it would expose him, he was not worried. As long as he dealt with the mosquitoes quickly, there would be no witnesses.

Then no matter what others said, there would be no evidence.

In the blink of an eye, the Lightning Release: Lightning Ball struck Susanoo's skeletal frame.

Like an egg striking a stone, the Lightning Ball vanished into the air without causing Susanoo the slightest damage.

The surrounding Earth-Style Formation Walls also collapsed with a thunderous crash. Hoshiryu Uchiha stood silently within Susanoo, watching the figures fleeing in the distance.

The attackers were cursing inwardly. They were Cloud Ninja spies.

This place was secluded enough, and it happened to be on the edge of the Uchiha Clan Compound, allowing them to avoid ANBU investigations.

After all, Konoha's outskirts not only had denser patrols, but were also covered by the barrier surrounding Konoha.

This place was instead Under the Lamp, Darkness, making it safer.

They had originally planned to quickly exchange intelligence here before leaving.

But a massive Chakra reaction had appeared here, leaving them terrified.

After hiding in place and waiting for a while without anyone appearing, they had prepared to continue their intelligence exchange.

Then it happened again.

That made them wonder whether Konoha was conducting some secret experiment, so they resolved to investigate.

One went ahead while the other stayed behind.

If there was a trap ahead, they would sacrifice the one in front and have the one behind take the intelligence out.

Yet when they arrived at the source of the Chakra reaction, there was only an ordinary residence.

They hid beside the house to observe, only to happen upon the moment Hoshiryu Uchiha activated his Mangekyō Sharingan.

Although Hoshiryu Uchiha's Mangekyō looked very much like a Three-Tomoe Sharingan, causing the two to misjudge him,

that did not stop them from wanting to eliminate this genius for their village.

Hoshiryu Uchiha looked only six or seven years old. If he had activated the Three-Tomoe Sharingan at such a young age, would he not become another Madara Uchiha in the future?

Because of that, the two, who had originally been responsible only for intelligence work, unanimously decided to eliminate Hoshiryu Uchiha.

In truth, they believed Hoshiryu Uchiha was merely a child. How strong could he possibly be?

Though he had activated the Three-Tomoe Sharingan, even a Kage could be ambushed and killed when caught unprepared, much less Hoshiryu Uchiha.

Thus, the scene that left them dumbfounded unfolded before them: Susanoo stood towering over Dadi.

In the current ninja world, Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha had only been gone for a little over a decade.

As outstanding ninjas sent out as spies, they naturally recognized Madara Uchiha's signature technique.

For that very reason, they fled without hesitation.

They had to bring back the news that another Mangekyō had appeared in Konoha. If they brought it back, it would be a great merit.

The two fled in different directions, using the Body Flicker Technique repeatedly. Before long, they had escaped a great distance.

They got away?!

Just as the two were thinking that, a mass of Blazing White flames suddenly appeared around them.

Before they could even scream, they were burned to charcoal in an instant.

Hoshiryu Uchiha's Mangekyō slowly rotated as he stared in the direction they had fled.

Even after their deaths, the flames did not disappear. They continued burning until the two had been reduced to ashes.

Only after watching them turn to ash did Hoshiryu Uchiha close his Mangekyō. When he opened his eyes again, they had returned to the form of a Three-Tomoe Sharingan.

At that moment, three figures appeared before Hoshiryu Uchiha.

Though Hoshiryu Uchiha's place was in the Residential Area, the commotion had indeed been a little too great.

The three were ANBU from the village. The Barrier Team's report had left them no choice but to investigate.

They exchanged glances. The Ruins caused by ninjutsu before them told the three that a battle had definitely taken place here.

But when they saw the Uchiha Clan Crest on Hoshiryu Uchiha's clothes, they hesitated for a moment.

After a while, one of them walked up to Hoshiryu Uchiha and said,

"We are ANBU. Did something happen here?"

Just as he finished speaking, the Uchiha Military Police Force also arrived at the scene.

No matter what, this was Uchiha territory. It was somewhat absurd that the Military Police Force had arrived later than ANBU.

"This matter is now under Uchiha jurisdiction. You may leave."

The Uchiha Clan was this domineering now. The Military Police Force's duties Within the Village heavily overlapped with those of ANBU.

Otherwise, the Uchiha Clan was not truly foolish. Naturally, they would not take on work that brought nothing but disadvantages.

Any scheme required bait, and the Second Hokage naturally would not be reluctant to provide it.

The Uchiha Military Police Force's duties were to maintain public order, suppress Crime, and even crack down on Ninja Crime and monitor criminals.

At that time, most of ANBU's authority Within the Village had been taken over by the Uchiha Military Police Force.

Without the Second Hokage, ANBU had little talent and naturally could not compete with the Uchiha Clan.

Only later, when an ANBU named White Fang emerged, did the proud Uchiha Clan relinquish part of their authority.

Until the Nine-Tails' Rampage, when the village used the Sharingan appearing in the Nine-Tails' eyes as an excuse.

Not only did they drive the Uchiha Clan out of the clan compound, they also reclaimed most of the Military Police Force's authority. By then, the Uchiha Clan was only one step away from Clan Annihilation.

But the future was the future. Right now, within Konoha, even ANBU had to bow their heads before the Military Police Force.

Though he knew his Clan Members meant well, Hoshiryu Uchiha believed his own plan was more important.

If he went back to the clan today, the matter of his Three-Tomoe Sharingan would definitely not remain hidden.

Given the Uchiha Clan's temperament, it might affect Mito Uzumaki's adoption of him.

At this point in time, though the Uchiha Clan was powerful, it could not compare to Mito Uzumaki.

Moreover, this sudden attack had already become a foregone conclusion.

He might as well use this chance to test the Third Hokage's current attitude toward the Uchiha Clan.

After all, reality was not anime.

With that in mind, Hoshiryu Uchiha said to the arriving Military Police Force,

"Thank you for your concern, but I think it would be better for Lord Hokage to handle this matter."

Uchiha En retorted arrogantly,

"What are you talking about?! This is a matter within our clan. It has nothing to do with the Hokage."

"The Uchiha Clan's glory needs no one else's help. Brat, you had better come with me."

Hearing that and seeing the threatening expression on Uchiha En's face,

Hoshiryu Uchiha knew that words alone would not persuade him.

So, sorry about this.

With that thought, the three tomoe in Hoshiryu Uchiha's eyes slowly spun. The pressure of his Advanced Sharingan immediately became too much for Uchiha En to bear.

Though he had not activated the Mangekyō, Hoshiryu Uchiha's Three-Tomoe Sharingan had already reached a qualitatively different level from others.

Under that crushing pressure, Uchiha En involuntarily activated his Sharingan and could barely support himself despite exerting all his strength.

He stared at the Three-Tomoe Sharingan in Hoshiryu Uchiha's eyes, his face filled with confusion.

How could this brat possess such Pupil Power?!

Though the pressure rendered him unable to speak, Hoshiryu Uchiha still understood what he wanted to say.

"Since this concerns me personally, let me handle it myself."

After saying that, Hoshiryu Uchiha closed his Sharingan. Uchiha En, as though relieved of a great burden, collapsed onto the ground.

Hoshiryu Uchiha turned and walked over to the ANBU, speaking slowly.

"Let us go. I will explain the specifics of this matter to Lord Hokage myself."

The three ANBU stared at Hoshiryu Uchiha in shock, never expecting the situation to develop so bizarrely.

Was there internal strife within the Uchiha Clan?

"However, I will also need to trouble you to find someone for me."

ANBU naturally would not refuse such a trivial request.

"Who do you need us to find?"

"Mito Uzumaki."