On the outskirts of the Uchiha compound, at the edge of Konoha.
Uchiha Gen and Uchiha Fugaku had just led the clan's elites out of the compound when they encountered the Third Hokage's ninja forces.
Both sides were fully armed, emanating a grim, murderous aura.
Yet, as they faced the Uchiha clan's thirty-two ninja, the Hokage faction ninja, who outnumbered them ten to one, were even more tense.
Someone could not help swallowing, cold sweat trickling down from his temple.
Though the other side was outnumbered, every one of them was an Elite Jonin with a Three-Tomoe Sharingan!
Everyone knew that Uchiha clan ninja possessed an explosive power that others lacked.
If someone among the Uchiha clan awakened the Mangekyō Sharingan in the middle of the fight, the situation would become even worse.
Many had seen the power of Susanoo clearly during Uchiha Gen's battle with Uchiha Itachi not long ago.
Still, to protect Konoha, they would have to put down these rebellious Uchiha, even if it cost them their lives!
Many Hokage faction ninja made up their minds at that moment.
"Fugaku, have you gathered so many people to launch a rebellion?"
At that moment, Sarutobi Hiruzen seized the initiative and shouted.
Since he had already resolved to suppress the rebellion, Sarutobi Hiruzen became decisive and no longer hesitated.
Even if he died here today, he would curb the Uchiha clan's ambitions, protect the interests of the families, and safeguard Konoha's stability and peace!
Uchiha Fugaku did not answer Sarutobi Hiruzen's question.
He knew that he was not a forceful person.
Even though awakening the Mangekyō Sharingan had given him the confidence of great power, it was not so easy for Uchiha Fugaku to change his mindset in such a short time when facing the Konoha High Command that