"No, you can't be him!"
Aburame Shibi shook his head repeatedly.
The Wood Style Kekkei Genkai Ninja was a terrifying powerhouse who had faced the siege of twelve ninja, each at least an Elite Jonin, killed eleven of them, and allowed only one to escape.
He could not believe that such a terrifying powerhouse would be Uchiha Fugaku, who had been weak and incompetent, repeatedly giving ground under their suppression over the years.
He could neither believe it nor accept it.
"A mere insect-controlling clan dares to make an enemy of the Uchiha Clan? I really wonder who gave you the courage!"
Uchiha Fugaku's voice was filled with contempt.
He did not explain that he was not the Wood Style Kekkei Genkai Ninja. Letting Aburame Shibi die in terror, believing him to be that ninja, was clearly more satisfying.
"Uchiha Fugaku, you murdered ninja from the same village! Lord Hokage and Lord Danzo will not let you off!"
Hearing Uchiha Fugaku's contemptuous words, veins bulged on Aburame Shibi's forehead in anger.
He glared at Uchiha Fugaku and shouted furiously.
"No, I'm the one who won't let them off!"
Uchiha Fugaku's eyes were icy, carrying a bone-deep chill.
The conflict between the Uchiha Clan and the Konoha High Command led by the Third Hokage would only end when one side fell.
"Enough. It's time for you to be on your way!"
Uchiha Fugaku activated a Wood Release ninjutsu, and the sharp branches piercing Aburame Shibi's body suddenly grew countless offshoots.
Under Uchiha Fugaku's control, one branch pierced through Aburame Shibi's throat and entered his head.
It destroyed Aburame Shibi's brain tissue, eliminating any possibility of extracting memories from his head.
Aburame Shibi's face remained frozen in terror and fury as blood sprayed from numerous parts of his body. His strength gave