Chapter 252
Lunch ended in a peaceful atmosphere.
Afternoon.
The Akito suggested that they go and pay their respects to the Hokage Rock.
"..."
Fugaku Uchiha and his wife Mikoto exchanged a glance, knowing... their opportunity had arrived.
The area near Hokage Rock is where the largest crowds are.
It is also a bustling commercial street.
If they were to take action openly there, everyone would see it.
Even those at the top will be unable to manipulate speech.
To dispel Akito's doubts, Fugaku Uchiha decided... to have his wife accompany him, so that he could go with Amakawa Akito.
They left their clan's settlement.
The three of them arrived at the foot of the Hokage Rock.
The streets were bustling with people.
The number of Konoha Ninja was also enormous.
On the streets, there are one or more Police Force patrolling at regular intervals.
Clatter
Fugaku Uchiha suddenly stopped in his tracks.
The rooftops on all sides were now filled with members of the Anbu and Root.
The Hokage Building is less than 1 kilometer away.
If something happens, the Konoha High Command will arrive immediately.
No... maybe they're watching this way with binoculars.
"Kakashi..."
Asuma and Kurenai Yuhi rushed over as soon as they heard the news of Akito's arrival.
At that moment, Kakashi, wearing Anbu mask, gave him a wink.
Uzuki Yugao and the others stepped forward and stopped the two.
"You cannot pass."
Uzuki Yugao stretched out her hand.
They've actually already started clearing the area.
Because, next, it will be time for Fugaku Uchiha to fight Amakawa Akito.
This treacherous banquet is about to come to an end.
"Amakawa Akito Mingren"
Fugaku Uchiha raised his voice, making himself heard by everyone.
At this moment, the dispersed crowd stopped and looked in this direction.
Kakashi frowned slightly.
The higher-ups originally intended to disperse the crowd before letting Fugaku Uchiha launch an attack.
But was he going to make a move before the crowd had even dispersed?
What should we do?
Kakashi didn't know was...
Fugaku Uchiha intended to do just that, to make as many people as possible understand the righteousness of this attack.
Meanwhile, Konoha's strongest members, including Tsume Inuzuka, Inoichi Yamanaka Choza Akimichi, arrived one after another.
They also began to watch the riot.
They are substitutes, but also key players in preparation.
If Fugaku Uchiha can't handle Amakawa Akito, then everyone will have to work together.
"The feud between our Konoha and your village has a long history, dating back to the First Shinobi World War and causing countless sufferings..."
Fugaku Uchiha's resounding voice clearly reached everyone's ears.
Despite Kakashi and his team's efforts to get the civilians and other ninjas evacuated.
But the desire for gossip burns within everyone.
On one side is the infamous Amakawa Akito.
On one side is Fugaku Uchiha, the captain of the Uchiha Clan.
If a conflict were to break out between the two, then... it would definitely be quite interesting.
"Many have died on both sides, and the blood feud is too deep to count. Recently, Your Akito visited Konoha. For the sake of peace, both morally and logically, I should exercise restraint..."
Fugaku Uchiha spoke, he activated his Three-Tomoe Sharingan.
"However, Your Akito Mingren must also be well aware that hatred cannot be quelled so easily..."
Peace.
It is a global problem.
A problem that countless people have yet to solve.
"The only answer I can think of is to spar with you, Akito. A single move will decide the outcome, thus ending the Uchiha's hatred for your village..."
Fugaku Uchiha stated.
As long as I make a move, no matter the outcome, the Uchiha Clan will never hate Amegakure again.
I accept.
The Akito's calm words reached everyone's ears.
Kakashi and the others stared wide-eyed in disbelief.
Is Amakawa Akito... courting death?!
Didn't he know about Fugaku's abilities?
No... he knew, but he was confident he could dodge it.
However, what Fugaku Uchiha said next stunned everyone once again.
"Akito said he would give me the first move, which means... I will make the first move." Fugaku Uchiha said, reiterating Akito's promise from the previous night.
"Yes, that's true."
The Akito dynasty ruler readily admitted it.
"I'm standing right here, I won't dodge."
The Akito's lips curled into a smile, and he added another self-imposed limitation to himself.
All of this stems from confidence in one's formidable strength.
"You might wonder why I'm doing this. Because... I, Amakawa Akito, want to prove that even an ordinary person can transcend bloodlines and defeat the theory of lineage! That is, to throw a punch at the stronger with a mortal body!"
"..."
The Akito's remarks were perhaps too ahead of their time.
Most people looked at each other, still not quite understanding the meaning behind those words.
This is what happens in a world where bloodline is paramount.
They haven't yet come to accept the "possibility of ordinary people" like the ninjas of Amegakure.
"Your Akito, swords have no eyes! Be careful."
Fugaku Uchiha shouted a reminder, thus diverting everyone's attention.
As the Three-Tomoe Sharingan, it solidified.
The shape of the Mangekyō Sharingan appeared in the pupil.
Then.
Fugaku Uchiha aimed at Akito's figure and activated his Dōjutsu!
180. Defeat? No, it's just beginning.
Call out!
A vortex appeared out of nowhere.
Space and time seemed to be distorted.
In an instant, Akito's figure became like a dragging canvas, and then he was sucked into Fugaku Uchiha's left eye like flowing water.
In less than a second.
Fugaku Uchiha then accomplished this task.
Many of the onlookers didn't even have time to see clearly what had happened before the battle was over.
"Swords and blades have no eyes..."
An astonishing light shone from Fugaku Uchiha's eyes.
The loud shouts echoed throughout the venue.
"Gentlemen... I hereby announce... that Amakawa Akito, the de facto leader of Amegakure, has tragically died in his duel with me!"
"..."
The entire room fell silent.
Apart from Fugaku Uchiha's voice, there were no other sounds.
Everyone stared in disbelief at the scene unfolding before them.
Amakawa Akito.
This was a powerful ninja who had earned a great reputation in the ninja world in the past.
Incredibly... he was defeated by Fugaku Uchiha in a single blow?!
Disbelief, surprise, fear, respect... a range of emotions spread through the crowd.
Then, it boiled.
Whispers and discussions filled the air.
"..."
Kakashi stared blankly at the scene, unable to believe it.
Having witnessed his power firsthand multiple times, Amakawa Akito... was actually defeated so easily?!
Thump.
Kurenai Yuhi sat slumped on the ground, her eyes losing their light.
Because... the desire to take revenge with his own hands can never be fulfilled.
But the thought that Amakawa Akito was dead made her feel a little happy.
"Well..."
Asuma sighed, put his hands in his pockets, and didn't know what to say.
Has a powerful figure vanished just like that?
"Sarutobi!"
Utatane Koharu let out a low shout, her eyes flashing with extreme shock.