Will of the Clan

"Are you prepared to die?"

"Mito-sama's words are quite amusing."

"But for stepping on a few insects, you seem enraged enough to kill me."

"How terrifying."

Uchiha Takeyasu patted Tachibana in his arms. Tachibana, understanding, hopped to the ground and ran off wagging her tail.

Then, the young man reached up and brushed aside his bangs. Beneath his exposed, sharp sword eyebrows, his crimson and beautiful Mangekyo slowly spun, revealing an eager readiness.

Combat and slaughter?

Ever since he possessed the Sharingan, he had never known fear.

Such provocative words made Uzumaki Mito's forehead veins bulge, but her heart remained calm as she silently observed the distance between them.

At this moment, with close combat imminent and paths crossing, if she could just launch a surprise attack and capture Uchiha Takeyasu before he unleashed his Susanoo, the situation would be decided!

Having made her decision, Uzumaki Mito instantly left an afterimage in her place.

When her true body appeared, she was already swinging her fist, like an indestructible heavy hammer. Before her Three Tomoe could even react, she struck towards Uchiha Takeyasu's face with supersonic speed, fast, fierce, and accurate!

Even an ordinary Strong Kage, if caught off guard, would be killed by a single punch.

But even the fastest supersonic speed was clearly visible within the spatial control of [Amenotokotachi]!

"Die!"

"Susanoo!"

As an icy whisper brushed past his ear, a giant skeletal structure enveloped Uchiha Takeyasu's body. Crimson Chakra flowed over the bones like burning flames.

Boom!

The fair white fist collided with the skeleton, erupting with a thunderous roar.

Visibly, dense cracks appeared on the skeleton, only to be repaired by Uchiha Takeyasu's Chakra, restoring it to its original state.

(A palm strike that broke Susanoo, a terrifying woman!)

"Mito-sama, you're quite old now, you should learn to temper your pride and impatience!"

Unlike Senju Tobirama, who could decide victory or death in an instant with Space-Time Ninjutsu, Uzumaki Mito was like a miniature version of Hashirama Senju. However, Uchiha Takeyasu didn't believe he was a replica of Madara Uchiha.

The thrill of battle surged in his heart. With a thought, a giant skeletal arm appeared in the air and slammed down towards Uzumaki Mito.

Instantly, dust and smoke billowed. Uzumaki Mito had already retreated over ten meters away, her brow furrowed in grimness—she knew what would happen next if she couldn't take down Uchiha Takeyasu immediately.

"Young Lord Takeyasu!"

"You all retreat."

The strength of a Super Kage was gradually becoming inhuman, beyond the ability of ordinary Jonin to contend with.

Even the powerful Uchiha Clan would find it difficult to endure relying solely on manpower.

Uchiha Takeyasu waved his hand, signaling those behind him to withdraw, his tone gentle yet firm, "This is a moment of clashing wills between clans!"

"Clashing wills?"

Uzumaki Mito tore at the hem of her inconveniently restrictive kimono, threw off her hairband, and her bright red hair cascaped down to her waist. The diamond-shaped Yin Seal on her forehead glowed brilliantly.

In her phoenix-like eyes, Uchiha Takeyasu, who had unleashed his second form and was enveloped by the crimson half-body giant, was reflected, his face filled with solemnity.

"It seems the Uchiha Clan is prepared."

"Prepared?"

Uchiha Takeyasu snorted, "Mito-sama, you haven't forgotten the origin of Konoha, have you?"

Uzumaki Mito let out a cold snort, "Of course, I haven't forgotten!"

"That's good then."

Uchiha Takeyasu stretched his muscles, his Dojutsu Power surging as the colossal figure of his Susanoo began to manifest. He spoke unhurriedly.

" '[Ki]' represents the Senju of the Forest Clan, '[No]' represents the Uchiha Clan. The combination of the two clans is Konoha Hidden Village. The '[Ho]' in '[Hokage]' also represents the Uchiha Clan's masterful Fire Release techniques."

"Back then, the Senju broke their promise, and through an open election, Senju Tobirama rejected the oath Hashirama Senju had initially made, disqualifying our Clan Head, the Asura of the Shinobi World, Madara Uchiha, from the position of Hokage..."

"My Uchiha Clan has always been prepared!"

The seventy-meter-tall crimson samurai stood tall on the earth once more, reflecting brilliant colors under the sunlight.

Uchiha Takeyasu looked down at Uzumaki Mito. In the vast Konoha Hidden Village, only the heroic and unparalleled princess of the Land of Whirlpools could truly be his opponent.

She could even kill him!

Uzumaki Mito sighed, "It's been over a decade, and the Uchiha Clan still can't forget what happened back then."

Uchiha Takeyasu retorted decisively, "The shame of our clan, how can we, the younger generation, forget it!"

"You speak very nicely, as if your Uchiha Clan has made no mistakes at all."

"If you were truly the people's choice, why would your Uchiha Clan be restricted everywhere?"

The various emotions within Uzumaki Mito's heart began to calm. Then, the next second, her face turned angry, and a sinister crimson Chakra erupted from her body like rising smoke.

"Uchiha Takeyasu, you must understand one thing. What gains the recognition of everyone is the Hokage! Not becoming the Hokage and then seeking their recognition!"

"Konoha belongs to everyone, not just to our two clans!"

"I absolutely will not allow you to act recklessly in Konoha!"

"Adamantine Sealing Chains!"

Golden chains, like flood dragons formed from runes, erupted from Mito Uzumaki's back, sealing the heavens and earth.

In Uchiha Takeyasu's eyes, he could also see the Nine-Tails Fox, bound entirely by chains and having its Chakra forcibly extracted!

The overwhelming Chakra from both sides collided and compressed, making it difficult for even Jonin to maintain their space. The others retreated again and again.

At this critical juncture, over a dozen people pushed against the tide.

The Clan Head of the Hyuga Clan and the leader of the branch family—Hyuga Ashidana, Ashikaga Hyuga.

The Clan Heads of the Ino-Shika-Cho clans—Akimichi Chohane, Yamato Yamanaka, Nara Shikamei.

The Clan Head of the Aburame Clan—Aburame Mushi.

The Clan Head of the Inuzuka Clan—Jin Inuzuka.

The Clan Head of the Shimura Clan—Isshin Shimura.

Two Anbu sub-captains—Tiger, Elephant.

Senju of the Forest—Senju Moriki's wife, Minako Uzumaki, and a clan elder, Mukai Senju.

The Uchiha Three Elders—Uchiha Shikata, Uchiha Setsuna, Kaku Uchiha.

And at this tumultuous, surging, and turbulent moment, Uchiha Naori, who had boldly crossed the Kage Level barrier!

Looking at the graceful and exceptionally talented purple-haired girl from their clan, the Uchiha Three Elders nodded with satisfaction. Uchiha Setsuna even laughed heartily.

At a time of life and death for the clan, how could they not rejoice at the younger generation's ambition and bravery!

As the situation was on the verge of exploding, Hyuga Ashidana stepped forward.

"I am a few years older than these strong individuals, so allow me to speak a few words."

Hyuga Ashidana looked at the short-tempered Mito Uzumaki, then at the easily provoked Uchiha Takeyasu, knowing full well that neither of them could back down in front of the other. The situation had already escalated beyond their control.

If these people hadn't intervened, a fight could have erupted right in the heart of Konoha!

After all, his Hyuga clan compound was less than a thousand meters away!

Hyuga Ashidana felt as if he had aged several years the moment he saw the human-form Nine-Tails and Susanoo.

"Behind Princess Mito is the Konoha embassy, and behind Takeyasu-kun is the Ninja Academy."

"Your clans' compounds are also in the nearby core district, and there are over a hundred thousand ordinary villagers in the outer areas."

"Do you two really intend to fight here regardless of the consequences? Watching rivers of blood and mountains of corpses?"

"Do you really intend to destroy Konoha, which your two clans worked so hard to create and has prospered until now?"

The calm, aged words struck everyone's hearts like the ringing of a morning bell and the beating of a dusk drum.

All eyes focused on Mito Uzumaki and Uchiha Takeyasu, just as they had once looked upon Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha.

Fortunately, the pressure wasn't as immense; otherwise, they would have immediately fled with their people.

"That question should be directed to Mito-sama."

Uchiha Takeyasu smiled with joy as he looked at the four people standing resolutely behind him.

"If the Senju wish to fight, my Uchiha will accompany them to the very end. As for how many people will die?"

A look of disdain appeared on the youth's lips, "I am the 'Naturally Evil Uchiha Brat' that the Hokage-sama often mentions, so what does it matter to me how many people die?"

"What does the destruction of Konoha have to do with me?"

His nonchalant tone sent a chill down everyone's spines. Hyuga Ashidana's gaze flickered towards the Uchiha Three Elders, his heart sinking. Then, he heard a voice from high above.

"Besides, my Uchiha did not make the first move. It was the Senju who initiated the conflict and injured my clansmen!"

Upon hearing this, Tiger, the Anbu sub-captain who had witnessed the entire event, trembled inwardly.