Konoha Square.
The huge square, large enough to hold hundreds of thousands of people, was teeming with people.
The Akatsuki, the ninjas of the four countries, Hashirama Senju, Yomi possessed by Moryo...
Everyone is waiting for an outcome.
No one believed that guy could evade Kagami Uchiha's pursuit; what they were curious about was...
What are the consequences of stealing the Sharingan?
If it's just a matter of a quick and clean death, there's no shortage of desperate people among ninjas.
Who wouldn't be tempted by Kekkei Genkai that is invincible and possessed by an entire race?
Soon, a streak of light appeared above the group.
Hiruko's high-necked trench coat was pulled off, revealing his thin body wrapped in bandages.
That gaping mouth, like that of Slit-Mouthed Woman, was pierced by Black Rod.
His cold, Red Eye swept over the crowd, and even Nagato, who possessed the Rinnegan, unconsciously looked away.
Kagami Uchiha spotted Orochimaru in the crowd, along with Jiraiya and the others who had rushed back.
"Orochimaru, Jiraiya- sensei, do you remember this guy named Hiruko?"
"Hiruko ..."
Orochimaru pondered for a moment, then his pupils suddenly contracted as if he had remembered something.
"Hiruko! What happened to you?!"
Jiraiya finally understood what that strange sense of familiarity was all about.
That handsome boy who often followed behind the three of them later Hiruko of Konoha...
Then there's Konoha, the Konoha rogue Hiruko.
Hiruko, with Black Rod inserted between the lacerations, could not utter a complete sound, only a whimper.
He desperately tried to hide his head, not wanting his old friends to see him in his current state.
The pitying, bewildered, and confused looks he received almost killed him.
Kagami Uchiha faced the crowd and spoke indifferently.
"There was another bug before, coveting the Uchiha's Sharingan."
He pointed to a corner of the square, where a skeleton was supported by several Black Rod piercing through it, inside a black cage.
"Shimura Danzō, some of you should have heard of him."
"His soul is still there; if you get closer, you should be able to hear his wails."
"The Uchiha Clan is not a fragile flower."
"I can accept it. You can kill the Uchiha, even if it's through trickery or schemes."
"But I will not allow the Sharingan to appear in inferior beings."
"It's a pity..."
Kagami Uchiha looked at Hiruko: "You are a lone wolf with no relatives, so you shall bear this sin alone."
Call out!
The Black Rod shot out with Hiruko, landing next to Shimura Danzō.
The Black Rod twisted and deformed, binding his limbs so that his whole body was in a "T" shape.
An invisible hand pulled out mutilated corpses from his body.
Those were the Kekkei Genkai ninjas he devoured and fused with.
"Do you wish to use this technique to reach a higher level?"
Kagami Uchiha arbitrarily denied everything Hiruko.
"Is it just a crude kneading that gave you a brief moment of power, making you think you're a genius?"
"You're no different from how you were back then."
"No... you are even uglier now."
"Now, you can stay here and keep that bug company."
Hiruko was constantly suffering from physical pain, and physical punishment was meaningless to him.
If you want to prove yourself, then I will deny everything you have.
Kagami Uchiha's wide sleeves fluttered, and his cool voice reached everyone's ears in the extremely quiet square.
"Anyone who steals the Sharingan is an enemy of the Uchiha Clan, a fight to the death."
"That's the old rule..."
"Now I will explain the new rules."
"If a non- Uchiha clan member were to obtain the Sharingan."
I don't care who he is.
"If he appears in the Land of Water, I will destroy the Land of Water."
"If I appear in the Land of Lightning, I will destroy the Land of Lightning and exterminate its people."
As he spoke, Kagami Uchiha revealed a slight smile.
"The Uchiha are the noblest clan in this world. You bunch of bastards should know your place."
"I didn't want to say these pointless things, but there will always be idiots who can't recognize their own shortcomings."
"If you're not convinced..."
"You can all come at me together, there's no need for this so-called martial arts demonstration."
"I'm here to kill you all."
A deathly silence.
Kagami Uchiha did not unleash any so-called aura; he simply stood there like a willow swaying in the wind, and no one dared to make a move.
Let's take a closer look.
Kagami Uchiha has never been defeated since his debut.
After completely conquering the Land of Fire, he already had the title of a new generation of God of Shinobi.
Ordinary ninjas were wary of his status as the Uchiha Clan Head and the de facto leader of the Land of Fire.
Those who truly possess strength are better able to understand the gap between themselves and Kagami Uchiha.
He mentally calculated the consequences of a sudden attack...
It might cause turmoil in Konoha, but in the end, they will all die from their attacks!
Before coming here, some people speculated that the so-called martial arts exercise was a trap.
The Land of Fire may eliminate dissidents during the competition, or cause rifts between the major powers.
No...
He doesn't care about such things at all.
It's like...
If you cooperate obediently, you will have a stage to showcase your talents.
If they don't obey, kill them all and start over.
Compared to humans.
Some animals are more sensitive to danger, such as snakes.
The Ryūchi Cave Snake Princess, who had previously expressed resentment towards the Uchiha Clan, was now bowing her head deeply beside Orochimaru.
Orochimaru could feel them trembling.
That's terrifying...
Even the White Snake Sage is far less terrifying than this man!
How could there be such a human being!
He can't possibly still be human!
——
There was a full minute of silence.
No one dared to make a sound, for fear of becoming a target of attack.
The strike, as powerful as the moon descending from the sky, was right before my eyes.
On their way to Konoha, they also saw that long and wide river.
Not to mention... the great rift valley that cuts in half of the Land of Lightning.
In this guy's hands, even the earth has become a plaything to be cut up at will...
Kagami Uchiha surveyed the crowd.
"I gave you a chance."
"Since you don't intend to cause trouble."
"Then I consider you to be guests who have come sincerely to participate in this grand event."
"As everyone knows, I, Kagami Uchiha, am a peace-loving person."
"They wiped out the daimyo who had ravaged the people of the Land of Fire, ending the brutal Third Shinobi World War."
"They even held a special Shinobi World Martial Performance in the hope of allocating resources through competition and reducing unnecessary sacrifices."
"I hope you can understand my good intentions."
"While everyone is here, I'll add a few more to the final prize."
Kagami Uchiha gently raised his hand.
Suddenly...
In the crowd, or in the corner of a gambling den or restaurant.
The lords of various countries and their personal attendants quietly turned into a cloud of blood mist.
Kagami Uchiha smiled faintly and said:
"The Land of Earth, the Land of Lightning, and the Land of Land of Water will also be included as part of the final reward."
"Everyone, this world should be ruled by the strongest."
"This is the world of ninjas."
"The fate of the world will be decided by the outcome of the battle!"
Many people do not agree with Kagami Uchiha's views.
How can concepts and systems that have been passed down for thousands of years be changed overnight?
But.
Because of the previous silence, no one dared to voice any objections.
Even Tobirama Senju, who utterly despised Kagami Uchiha, couldn't help but feel a pang of emotion.
This guy...
It truly shows its sharp edge and domineering presence!