Unchanged history, those who survived.

The girl's shouts startled the remaining dozen or so strong officers in the Konoha Military Police Force.

The Uchiha Elder was on duty tonight and stayed at the Konoha Military Police Force. He had already broken through the Root Squad's encirclement and appeared in the square.

"Danzo? Why did you attack our Uchiha Clan?" He immediately spotted the man standing in front of the corpses in the plaza— Danzo, one of Konoha's three great Advisor!

"A clan, a clan, heh... a laughable clan." Danzo smirked coldly, a deep disdain flashing in his eyes.

What a pathetic guy, still thinking about his family at a time like this.

The Uchiha will cease to exist after tonight.

"Enough with the nonsense, do it!" Danzo's face darkened, and he shouted sharply.

Swish swish swish!!

Now that they've been discovered by Uchiha Elder, the members of Root Squad no longer need to carefully conceal their presence.

The instant Danzo speaking, countless Kunai wrapped in Explosive Tag were flung out of the air.

Sparks twinkled everywhere, and the pungent smell of burning filled the air.

The remaining dozen or so Uchiha all paled; Explosive Tag were not a fatal attack for even the strongest opponents.

However, countless Explosive Tag shot in from all directions, forcing the group into a huddle. The combined detonation of the Explosive Tag was unimaginable.

Avoid it? It's too late!

"Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!"

Among the remaining Uchiha members, the eldest clasped his hands together and roared!

The Great Fireball Technique is one of the signature Ninjutsu of the Uchiha Clan. Although the Uchiha Elder was old, his strength was beyond doubt.

Especially with his combat experience, the Uchiha Elder immediately came up with a solution the moment countless Kunai carrying Explosive Tag attacked.

Using Fire Release, the incoming Kunai Explosive Tag detonated before their Explosive Tag radius reached the group.

Taking a deep breath, the Uchiha Elder opened his mouth and unleashed a massive fireball.

A scorching wave of heat swept in, instantly brightening the dim night sky.

The fireballs that filled the entire screen engulfed the dozens of Kunai that were being shot at them.

The deafening explosions continued, and the remaining Uchiha ninjas, seeing this, quickly Hand Seals and unleashed massive fireballs in three other directions.

The Root Squad's coordinated Explosive Tag attack was instantly thwarted.

Crackling sounds...

Countless Kunai fell to the ground with a piercing sound.

The fact that their move was countered was expected; the Kunai Explosive Tag were merely a ploy to force the Uchiha clan into a chaotic melee.

If we could take down one or two unlucky guys, that would be even better.

Thump...

Knock knock...

An irritating sound rang out, and everyone's attention turned to Danzo.

"Why don't you just die peacefully? You actually dare to resist!" Danzo his cane heavily on the ground, a cold smile filled with gloom in his eyes.

As he finished speaking, the two Root members who had been standing Danzo to protect him quickly stepped forward.

One of them took off the thick gloves covering his hands...

Buzz!

A surge of powerful chakra erupted, and his skin visibly changed color, with a dark purple hue rapidly spreading from his palm.

The entire palm, extending to the back of the hand, and then spreading up the arm...

Poison, extremely poisonous!

At first glance, its chilling dark purple color immediately evokes the image of a deadly poison that kills instantly upon contact with blood.

Whoosh!!

Before the Uchiha clan members could react, Aburame Torune Body Flicker Technique into the crowd and slammed out his dark purple palm!

"Secret Technique: Parasitic Poisonous Insects!"

The dark purple color that has eroded the skin of the Aburame Torune is not an ordinary toxin, but Kikaichū the Aburame Clan is skilled at using!

Nano-sized Venomous Insects, which can instantly erode cells upon contact, are a type of Kikaichū that has evolved to reach another level.

Nano-sized Venomous Insects, invisible to the naked eye, can penetrate the skin. Even a tiny blackish-purple area the size of a thumbnail contains an astonishing number of Nano-sized Venomous Insects.

Two Uchiha clan members, who possessed at least Chunin -level strength, were devoured in just a few breaths by the poisonous insects!

Upon seeing this, the others paled and quickly dispersed, moving away from the Aburame Torune.

Right now!!

Another Root member sank down, his hands forming a strange heart-shaped hand seal.

"Secret Technique: Mind-Body Conversion Puppet Cursed Seal!"

The Secret Technique of the Yamanaka Clan, which Yamanaka Fu knows, is a special type of Juinjutsu that transforms the mind and body into Talisman and then affixes it to a simple little doll.

A terrifying Cursed Seal can transfer the spirit of others into this little doll's body!

There is only one way to remove it: simply tear off the Talisman.

However...

The Uchiha Elder and the others had no chance; their figures froze, standing there dumbfounded like soulless shells.

Upon Aburame Torune quickly moved closer...

Bang!

A single punch, though not powerful—like a tickle to a ninja—was enough to send countless Nano-sized Venomous Insects swarming into Uchiha Elder's body upon contact with his skin.

In a duel between masters, a single mistake can be fatal.

Yamanaka Fu subdued the few remaining Uchiha clan members, while Aburame Torune One Flash through the crowd like a ghost.

The poisonous insects on his palms were repeatedly injected into everyone's bodies.

For some, death was merely a release.

As Aburame Torune slipped through the crowd, preparing to kill the last Uchiha clansman, the Void beside him suddenly trembled.

Immediately afterwards, a Phantom wearing Fox Mask gradually solidified.

Long, slender fingers hooked a sharp Kunai, the Kunai gracefully tracing an arc of light; the seemingly slow movement was actually extremely fast!

Aburame Torune was startled. While his palm strike would indeed touch the Uchiha ninja, it would only...

Absolute!

The simple, Kunai seemed to be imbued with the subtle flow of wind, clearly amplified by the power of Wind Release transformation.

This person's ability to apply Wind Release power to ordinary Kunai demonstrates an astonishing level of control over the nature transformations of Wind Release chakra!

The thought One Flash mind, Aburame Torune made a decision immediately: it wasn't worth exchanging an arm for someone who was destined to die.

Clang!

Aburame Torune's forward momentum faltered, and she fell to the side. A member of the Root Squad, not far away, rushed forward with Tachi and blocked the gleaming Kunai.

"Little sister, are you alright?" Tōka didn't care whether he killed her or not, and asked with a smile as he turned his head to look at the girl who had fallen to the ground behind him.

"Huh? No... it's nothing." The girl quickly smoothed her disheveled hair behind her ear and stood up abruptly.

"You..." In the darkness, Tōka finally noticed the other person's appearance.

This face looks familiar...

The fact that Konoha left an impression on him meant that there must have been some significant figures there.

Sudden!

A figure flashed through Tōka's mind, gradually overlapping with the beautiful girl in front of him.

"No wonder I had the urge to act suddenly! This was a good deal!" Tōka chuckled, his gentle voice like a spring breeze.

"What did you say?" The girl felt a surge of closeness and trust upon hearing this.

"Stay behind me and make sure you stay put." Noticing the members of the Root Squad surrounding him, Tōka snapped out of his thoughts, gave them a brief instruction, and then turned to look at Danzo outside the crowd.

Danzo was quite powerful, but he preferred to remain in the shadows as a schemer.

He delegated everything to his subordinates, while he disguised himself as a severely injured old man, spending his days wrapped in bandages and leaning on a cane.

Whether it's feigning weakness to the enemy or hiding something that can't be seen by others.

As for Tōka, he both hated and liked people like Danzo.

It's a contradictory statement, but that's the truth.

Danzo is ruthless in achieving his goals, Tōka dislikes. However, it is precisely because Konoha has people like Danzo that Tōka's plans can proceed more smoothly.

Therefore, Tōka also likes Danzo.

Thump...

Knock knock...

The crowd parted to both sides, Danzo on his cane, walked to the front, staring intently at the ordinary Fox Mask, his sharp eyes determined to see right through it.

However, an ordinary mask could hide everything.

Who are you?

"You ruined my plans!"

Tōka's words left Danzo face immediately darkening. So, he'd come here specifically to cause trouble? Was he just bored?

Wow!

Danzo gave a signal, and the nearby Root members quickly moved closer.

A suffocating atmosphere enveloped them, and the beautiful girl instinctively shrank back behind Tōka.

Just as the two were about to clash, a soft chuckle came from beneath the Fox Mask, "Now is not the time to fight. See you next time."

Waaaaah!

In an instant, a fierce wind arose, and dark clouds pressed down overhead.

An unexplained storm swept through the entire Konoha Military Police Force building, and the world suddenly became dark and gloomy. Everyone raised their hands to protect their faces.

Tōka then took the opportunity to leave with the Uchiha girl.

Since the Nine-Tails Incident, the Uchiha Clan has faced increasing ostracism from Konoha, leading the entire clan to relocate to the farthest corner of the village.

Beyond that lies the Land of Fire's dense Forest, visible as far as the eye can see.

Under the cover of night, two figures walked one after the other through the eerie and tranquil forest.

Rustling...

It sounded like the wind rustling through leaves, or like the sound of footsteps rubbing against the ground.

"You seem to have something to say?" Tōka walked ahead, as if he had eyes in the back of his head, able to see the struggle on the Uchiha girl's face without turning around.

"..."

The Uchiha girl stopped in her tracks, her head bowed, her delicate face hidden in the shadows.

In the silence, the cold wind howled incessantly, like the wailing of evil spirits in the night, making one's heart tremble.

"Why didn't you save them?" The soft voice was filled with helplessness.

The girl was incredibly strong for not crying as she watched her clansmen die suddenly.

She could tell that Tōka hadn't just happened to appear; he had arrived long ago and clearly had the ability to save them...

Even if they had just spoken a warning, the numerous Uchiha clan members in the Konoha Military Police Force wouldn't have been caught off guard and attacked by the enemy in an instant.

"Save them? We can't." And I don't want to save them either!

Tōka stared at the Uchiha girl with a half-smile, and under the girl's surprised gaze, he slowly raised his hand and removed the Fox Mask from his face.

The familiar face held a different air about it.

"Senior Tōka?" The girl knew Tōka because of Itachi.

Despite being a weak Chunin, he earned the respect of Itachi Uchiha, a genius of the Uchiha Clan.

The village of Konoha may not know much about this guy, but the girl who loves Itachi Uchiha will never forget him!

"Itachi asked me to come and save you."

Tōka left behind the White Zetsu exchange transformation in Konoha.

Upon arriving at Konoha, Tōka used the power of the Tenseigan to quickly scan through the memories in White Zetsu's mind.

"Itachi? Is he alright?" Upon hearing Itachi's name, the Uchiha girl's eyes immediately welled up with tears, her worry undisguised.

"Tsk... This is such a display of affection!" Tōka pouted, a sudden feeling of envy rising in his heart for Itachi.

It tastes sour and makes me feel uncomfortable...

Dong Tōka waved his hand to signal the Uchiha girl not to worry, then turned and leaned against a Big Tree, saying calmly.

"Don't worry, even if everyone else dies, Itachi won't."

Upon hearing this, the Uchiha girl felt a little strange, but knowing that Itachi was alright, she breathed a long sigh of relief.

Women are fickle; one moment they're speaking out for their fellow citizens in the Konoha Military Police Force, and the next they're completely devoted to their lovers.

Sure enough, girls at this age value love more.

Tōka closed his eyes, and in the memory of the White Zetsu incarnation, Itachi came to him seeking help, and the place they had arranged to meet afterwards was right here.

I reckon Itachi has already entered the last room.

Uchiha Clan Compound...

A solitary figure walked along a long, seemingly endless street, the closer he got, the heavier the weight under his feet became.

"In the clan, my only rival is my father." Itachi Uchiha held a sharp blade, blood dripping from the blade onto the ground.

A long trail of blood was left in the street as they walked.

A somber atmosphere enveloped the entire street, a stark contrast to its former bustling activity; under the cover of night, it was eerily quiet.

It was filled with a sinister and terrifying atmosphere!

Standing in front of the Uchiha Clan Head's house, which is also his own.

The simple, unadorned door was like an impenetrable wall of bronze and iron, and Itachi felt as if his legs were filled with lead.

He couldn't take even the smallest step, which took him a full quarter of an hour.

Sudden!

In the deathly silence Fugaku Uchiha's voice rang out, and it seemed as if a pair of eyes were watching everything Itachi Uchiha was doing in the darkness.

"Itachi, come in."

Hearing the sound, Itachi's hesitation vanished, and he strode into the house.

Standing outside the room, the dim light cast the shadows of the father and mother on the wall, and a thin wooden door separated them.

"Although we've chosen different paths, I'm still proud of you, Itachi."

Fugaku Uchiha's voice was calm. He sat upright with his back to the wooden door, and an aura of peace, completely different from the darkness, filled the room.

The scent of his father and mother inexplicably stirred a sense of closeness within Itachi.

"Father, please do it!" Itachi gritted his teeth and gripped the Tachi in his hand.

Five slender fingers gripped the hilt of the knife tightly, making a creaking sound; the excessive force was merely a way to suppress the turmoil in his heart.

As well as...

Those arms were trembling slightly.

"We are father and son, I don't want to fight you," Fugaku Uchiha said calmly. "Since you've made your choice, then let's fight!"

"You will always be my proud son, Itachi!"