Six Violet Flame Formation

When Chen received Fugaku's invitation, he was slightly taken aback.

Ever since Fugaku had disappeared and returned to the village, he had become extremely dull and wooden, looking as though a devastating blow had left him utterly dispirited.

But only Chen knew that this Fugaku was White Zetsu in disguise.

He had come to test him several times before, but Chen had not exposed him in order to avoid alerting the enemy.

Yet this was the first invitation in five years. Chen could almost certainly conclude that Fugaku was preparing to put his plan into action.

Why invite Chen? If not to trap him, then to kill him. It definitely was not for a friendly reunion.

If Chen had not transmigrated here, if he had not discovered Fugaku's identity in advance, he would certainly have gone to this invitation without any precautions.

Then he would either have been trapped there or ambushed without warning, just as Danzo had dealt with Shisui.

The chances of success would have been quite high.

From that perspective, the pawn Fugaku had planted years ago had still been quite useful.

But unfortunately, Chen had already become wary.

Still, should he go?

Of course he should. Why not?

Fugaku had hidden for so many years. This time, he had finally shown himself.

After briefly explaining things to Minato and the others, Chen headed toward Fugaku's house.

This had once been the central area of the Uchiha Clan Grounds, but with the construction of Commercial Street, the center had inevitably shifted to one side.

The former clan head's neighbors had all moved near the new clan head's home, leaving this place instead as a remote corner.

As the sun slowly set, the sky darkened and light snow began to drift down.

When Uchiha Yama was