First Theater

As Namikaze Minato gave his all to seal Konoha, the previously tranquil Uchiha Clan Compound suddenly erupted into unrest.

Several warning flares shot violently into the sky from within the compound.

One after another, without pause.

Seeing this from nearby, Itachi's expression changed instantly.

Without the slightest hesitation, he pushed off the ground and raced toward Fugaku's residence like a bolt of lightning.

Sasuke, following beside him, watched the warning flares bloom one after another in the sky, and a wave of panic and unease rose within him.

But he quickly steadied himself, clenched his teeth, and followed closely behind his older brother Itachi without hesitation.

Itachi was frantic with worry. As he sprinted forward at astonishing speed, he turned and shouted at Sasuke behind him:

"Sasuke, hurry and find somewhere safe to hide! It's too dangerous here. I won't have time to look after you later!"

Yet Sasuke was exceptionally resolute at this moment. With a grave expression, he replied:

"Brother, I'm no longer that child who needs your protection all the time. I can handle these dangers myself!"

Before his words had even faded, an incomparably shrill scream suddenly rang out.

The sound had come from the direction of Fugaku's residence.

Hearing that scream, the anxiety on Itachi's face deepened. He had no time to pay attention to what Sasuke had said.

In a flash, he leaped over the high courtyard wall like a phantom and charged into the residence.

Sasuke's expression changed abruptly as well, and he cried out:

"Father?!"

Then, without hesitation, he vaulted over the wall and entered the residence.

When the two brothers rushed into the courtyard, the sight before them left them completely stunned.

Their father, the usually majestic and solemn Uchiha Fugaku, was lying in a pool of blood.

A razor-sharp kunai