Time rewound to when father and son were battling.
The Root and Anbu ninja hidden outside the barrier watched the battle within, their hearts pounding in terror.
This was no longer a battle between people. It was a battle between monsters.
Blue Chakra radiated from Uchiha Fugaku's body, Susanoo cloaking him like an evil demon. Uchiha Itachi, meanwhile, wore a red Susanoo and held the Totsuka Blade, his eyes brimming with killing intent.
The two charged at each other simultaneously. The instant they collided, a powerful shockwave erupted, as if the very space within the barrier were about to be torn apart.
Those outside the barrier shuddered in fear. If Uchiha Fugaku won, they alone would have no way to stop that monster.
"Watching the show from this spot seems rather interesting."
An unfamiliar, mocking voice suddenly sounded beside several Root members. The Root ninja, who had still been awestruck by Susanoo's terrifying presence, froze in fear.
"An enemy!"
One Root member shouted. The others turned toward where the voice had come from and saw a man wearing a Three-Eyed Cat Face Mask standing there.
"Shadow Imitation Technique!"
A Root member from the Nara Clan immediately formed hand seals. Since it was nighttime, it was the perfect setting for him. The shadow beneath his feet instantly connected with Naruto's shadow.
"It worked!"
Feeling the restraint on his body, Naruto suddenly felt that this technique was nothing special. As long as his Chakra or body was strong enough, the other party simply could not hold him.
"Mind Body Switch Technique!"
Just as Naruto was carefully experiencing the Shadow Imitation Technique, another Root member made his move. He was from the Yamanaka Clan.
Soon, Naruto felt a consciousness trying to force its way into his head. The sensation was far too unpleasant,