Slaying Two Anbu Captains in a Row

Clanging sounds of steel echoed through the streets of the central district as blades clashed in the air, sending dazzling sparks flying.

Most Ninja Clans watched the developments in silence. Only a few Clans with deep ties to the Senju had intervened, clashing with the vassal Clans of the Uchiha. Though their combat was fierce, there was an underlying understanding between them.

Both sides knew they weren't the main players in this conflict, and it wasn't yet time to fight to the death.

However, the battle between the Anbu and the Uchiha Police Force was escalating, with both sides genuinely enraged. As one Uchiha sustained injuries, an Anbu member immediately began to bleed.

Either side could suffer casualties at any moment, pushing the battle into an uncontrollable state.

Wearing a patterned mask and a black hooded bodysuit, codenamed [Tiger] within the Anbu, an Anbu Captain dodged the blade of a Three-Tomoe Uchiha Jonin. He retaliated, reaching for his own sword, but another Three-Tomoe Uchiha intercepted his strike.

Seeing his attack blocked, the Three-Tomoe Uchiha stumbled slightly. [Tiger], however, had no intention of pressing his advantage. He shifted his stance, evading a lunge from Uchiha Naori, the North District Captain, who had attacked from his blind spot.

(The Uchiha Clan is too troublesome!)

Facing three pairs of Three-Tomoe Sharingan and numerous Uchiha surrounding him, [Tiger], despite being Kage Level, dared not be careless. His eyesight was practically useless, and he fought with his head down.

In a group battle, making eye contact with a Three-Tomoe Sharingan user meant a high risk of falling victim to genjutsu. Even if he broke free instantly, there would be a momentary pause.

The Uchiha, with their terrifying perception, would never miss such a golden opportunity.

One wrong move could be fatal!

Understanding this, [Tiger] suddenly heard the sound of a blade slicing through his mask, followed by the dull thud of a body hitting the ground. Beneath his mask, his expression was as dark as water, and the thought of using Ninjutsu to escape his predicament welled up within him.

But this was the central district, home to either Ninja Clan disciples or Jonin family members. If he used Ninjutsu and broke the unspoken agreement of not using such techniques, the Uchiha on the other side would undoubtedly retaliate in kind.

The ensuing disaster, and the potential for a chaotic free-for-all involving the surrounding Ninja Clans, weighed heavily on [Tiger]'s mind.

"Tiger, we're here!"

As the sounds of fighting grew louder, an Anbu squad that had been monitoring the Uchiha compound rushed over, immediately alleviating [Tiger]'s dire situation.

"Captain Naori!"

At this moment, the Large Four Violet Flames Formation dispersed, freeing up the Uchiha ninja of the North District Security Department, who arrived with their swords drawn, surrounding Uchiha Naori.

(The fight inside is over?!)

[Tiger] looked at the dissipating Sealing Barrier and the Uchiha emerging from the Sarutobi Clan Land.

Especially the two Uchiha Baru and Uchiha Naka, with whom he had clashed countless times, [Tiger] instantly understood that the Sarutobi Clan's end had been declared.

"Are you still going to fight, Tiger?"

Uchiha Naori, clad in a black long robe, her waist wrapped in bandages, the Gunbai Clan Crest emblazoned on her back, her strength and beauty unparalleled, pointed the tip of her flowing, shimmering blade at the Anbu.

Seeing a potential for a ceasefire, the others slowed their movements, each tending to their wounded and forming two opposing lines.

The Anbu had three Captains: [Tiger], [Explosion], and [Ox]. The Uchiha Police Force had four District Captains.

Three of the Anbu Captains exuded fierce killing intent; some of their comrades had already died!

"Fight?"

"You Uchiha attacked fellow villagers without cause. We bear the Hokage-sama's duty to monitor you, and we will apprehend all of you rebellious elements!"

[Explosion], who was in good condition and had arrived as reinforcement, stared sharply at the necks of the Uchiha. Even while being stared down by dozens of Three-Tomoe and Two Tomoe Sharingan, his tone showed no sign of compromise.

For their fallen Anbu comrades, for the Sarutobi Clan who suffered unjustly, and for the village's stability, the Uchiha must pay the price!

"The Hokage-sama's orders? Do you think Hashirama Senju and Senju Tobirama are still alive?"

"What right do you have to call yourselves Anbu?"

"Besides, the next Hokage will undoubtedly belong to the Uchiha, to Young Lord Takeyasu!"

"When that time comes, all you stray dogs without the Hokage's protection will be kicked out!"

Uchiha Rai, also hot-tempered, his Three-Tomoe spinning in his eyes, with potent Dojutsu Power and Yin Release energy almost overflowing, flickered and charged forward with his blade.

In the blink of an eye, the two sides collided like a torrent.

The battle between the two factions intensified.

At this point, no one cared about the unwritten rules of "general against general, soldier against soldier." They struck at any enemy they could seize an opportunity against. Splattered blood stained the streets and houses.

Uchiha Takeyasu, who had reached the entrance, his scarlet Mangekyo Sharingan open, cradling Tachibana with one hand, slowly walked towards the battlefield, coldly observing the ongoing slaughter.

The Uchiha who emerged with him continued to participate in the fight, but the appearance of Sarutobi Sasuke immediately drew the attention of all the Anbu members.

(They're not dead?)

(The Uchiha only captured them?)

The three Anbu sub-captains gasped.

The Sarutobi Clan had not been annihilated, and the current Clan Head was not dead. Therefore, the situation could not be classified as the Uchiha Police Force rebelling.

Instead, they had proactively escalated the conflict between the Anbu—no, the Anbu who had failed their duties without the Hokage's orders—and the Uchiha Police Force!

But with the fighting already in full swing, a complete and unscathed retreat was no longer realistic.

Anbu sub-captain [Ox] instantly dodged the blade of Uchiha Baru, the South District Captain, pulled out a Signal Flare, and fired it directly into the sky.

Brilliant colors bloomed in Konoha's sky.

However, even faster was Mito Uzumaki, who had already detected Uchiha Takeyasu with her Mind's Eye of the Kagura. Wrapped in the ominous dark red Nine-Tails Chakra, she was speeding at supersonic speeds, creating gusts of wind, and heading straight for the battleground.

"If you can't beat them, call for backup. People like that have no manners."

"So, you want to die... try it?"

As soon as the whisper entered [Ox]'s ears, his heart ached, and his body went limp as he collapsed to the ground. The last thing he saw was a pair of evil, cold Mangekyo eyes.

"Ox!"

The disappearance of a Kage Level expert's Chakra immediately escalated the slaughter on the field to another level. Uchiha Baru looked fanatically at Uchiha Takeyasu, and with a nod from the young man, drew his sword and slashed at the Anbu captain, [Tiger].

As higher-tier combat power was further unleashed, the pressure on the Anbu squad [Tiger, Explosion] surged suffocatingly.

Even Ninjutsu began to clash.

Gales erupted, Flames filled the sky, and surrounding buildings collapsed one after another. Bystander ninja caught in the crossfire were forced to fight back in self-defense.

The Hyuga's Byakugan scanned the battlefield, [Ino-Shika-Cho]'s sensory Ninjutsu enveloped the entire area, the Aburame Clan's insects spied in secret, and Minamoto Kazuhiko nervously began to evacuate the Konoha embassy...

This sudden battle tugged at everyone's heartstrings.

Uchiha Takeyasu casually dealt with several foolish Anbu Chunin and Jonin, his gaze shifting as he watched Uchiha Naori flutter like a purple butterfly amidst the swords.

He then sensed the boundless Nine-Tails Chakra behind him, which encompassed heaven and earth. His body flashed, becoming like the most elite and unsolvable assassin in the Ninja World.

He silently appeared behind [Explosion], who was fighting Uchiha Naori. Under the bored gaze of Tachibana in his arms, Uchiha Takeyasu's blade extinguished his life.

"Thank you, Captain."

As Uchiha Naori finished thanking him, she felt an overwhelming, immense Chakra descend upon her like a mountain. All the ninjas engaged in combat couldn't help but feel a sense of dread, as if prey animals had encountered a predator at the top of the food chain.

The ordinary people of the Sarutobi Clan fared even worse, collapsing to the ground. However, their genjutsu were shattered by the oppressive aura.

"Uchiha Takeyasu!"

An enraged cold shout echoed throughout the surroundings. Mito Uzumaki, her body intertwined with fury and killing intent, gazed at the corpses strewn across the ground and the devastated streets. Her dignified and beautiful face was as if covered by an unyielding layer of frost.

The Anbu members began to retreat, and nearby Ninja Clans started to flee. The Uchiha faction stood behind Uchiha Takeyasu. At this moment, Mito Uzumaki's phoenix eyes locked onto the Mangekyo, her voice icy.

"Making such a huge commotion."

"Killing so many people."

"Are you prepared to die, Uchiha Takeyasu!"