First Clash with the Root

Facing the incoming killing intent, Uchiha Yuan's expression remained unchanged, seemingly unaffected.

He looked at the Root ninja and said proudly, "Scum, the security of the entire village is the responsibility of the Uchiha Police Force; now that the village is in chaos due to the Demon Fox, someone has ordered the Guard not to mobilize.

What are your intentions, Danzo, whom you speak of? I think he is the villain intending to sow chaos in the village."

"How dare you be disrespectful to Lord Danzo!"

Following a sharp shout, killing intent enveloped Uchiha Yuan.

The next moment, a strong wind swept towards him, and a Root ninja appeared before Uchiha Yuan in a flash.

A cold glint flashed, and a Tachi slashed towards Uchiha Yuan.

Clang!

A sound of metal striking metal rang out as the Tachi aimed at Uchiha Yuan was blocked by a Shuriken.

"Enough, daring to attack an Uchiha in front of other Uchihas, does Root want to go to war with the Guard!"

At the critical moment, Uchiha Fugaku appeared in a Body Flicker, blocking Uchiha Yuan and deflecting the Root ninja's attack with a Shuriken.

The Root ninja who attacked Uchiha Yuan retreated swiftly, returning to the ranks.

Uchiha Fugaku's sharp gaze fixed on the Root ninja, then he said in a deep voice, "All members, return to the Guard."

"Clan Head!"

"The village doesn't trust us Uchihas, how can we back down."

Uchiha Fugaku's words were immediately met with strong opposition from the Uchiha Police Force members.

"This is an order!"

Uchiha Fugaku frowned, his deep and powerful aura leaking out slightly.

Finally, the Uchiha Police Force members retreated with indignation and unwillingness.

Then, under Uchiha Fugaku's watch, the Root ninja all used Body Flicker Technique to disappear; however, he could still sense their hidden presences around, monitoring the entire Guard.

Sighing softly, Uchiha Fugaku turned to return to the Guard; then he saw Uchiha Yuan looking at him with a complex expression.

Thinking of Uchiha Yuan's previous words, Uchiha Fugaku showed a helpless smile and said, "Yuan, are you very surprised that I agreed to the village's unreasonable request?"

Speaking of this, Uchiha Fugaku looked up at the rampaging Nine Tails in the distance, his expression complicated as he said, "There are things you don't understand."

He then turned his gaze to Uchiha Rei, "Rei, take the children to the Shelter Cave quickly."

Watching Uchiha Fugaku's retreating back, Uchiha Yuan's eyes flickered slightly, 'Clan Head, I actually understand your concerns.'

Nine Tails, the most powerful Tailed Beast, could only be controlled by the Sharingan of the Uchiha Clan.

At this moment, Nine Tails was rampaging, and the village feared that the Uchiha Clan would take this opportunity to control Nine Tails.

It's just that Clan Head, you don't understand, your compromise and concession will only make those like Danzo even more aggressive.

I understand you, but I don't agree with you.

"Seek unity through struggle, and unity will be achieved; seek unity through compromise, and unity will perish."

"Little Yuan, let's go quickly."

His mother Uchiha Rei's voice interrupted Uchiha Yuan's thoughts. The family of three began to run towards the Shelter Cave.

On the way, a fierce look flashed in Uchiha Yuan's eyes. He sensed a gaze constantly fixed on him.

This gaze should have come from the Root ninja from before.

Shelter Cave.

Amidst the noisy and terrified screams, panicked villagers were guided by ninjas into a hidden cave.

In the crowd, Uchiha Yuan led his mother and sister, walking slowly, and arrived at an area where Uchiha clan members were gathered.

"Itachi-kun."

Izumi's face couldn't help but show a joyful smile after seeing a figure in the crowd, and then she ran over with small steps.

"Be good, Sasuke, don't cry."

In a secluded corner, Uchiha Itachi held a crying baby in his arms, comforting him with a gentle expression.

"Itachi-kun's younger brother still likes to cry so much."

Izumi stood beside Uchiha Itachi, chuckled, and reached out to tap the baby's nose.

Uchiha Yuan sat cross-legged on the ground, his gaze sweeping around. He paused when he saw his sister Izumi and Uchiha Itachi, his brows furrowing slightly.

According to his memories from his previous life, Uchiha Yuan found it difficult to understand and accept Uchiha Itachi's eventual decision to annihilate the clan, and he was determined to change the tragedy of the Uchiha Clan.

Therefore, from the very beginning, he stood in opposition to Uchiha Itachi.

This is troublesome. Izumi seems to have known Uchiha Itachi for a long time.

Forget it, let the main body worry about this kind of thing.

Uchiha Yuan shifted his gaze. At this moment, in the Shelter Cave, he was just a Shadow Clone.

After escorting his mother and sister to the Shelter Cave, he silently left a Shadow Clone and departed.

Boom, boom, boom!

Continuous, huge explosions echoed, fierce winds raged, the earth shattered, and countless fragments were hurled outwards.

Large areas were reduced to ruins under the Nine-Tails' onslaught. The ninjas' attempts to block it were utterly futile, only further enraging the beast, causing it to rapidly advance towards the village center.

A group of villagers fled in panic, but as a violent gust of wind blew, the Nine-Tails appeared behind them, its terrifying, gaping maw opening as a giant claw swiped down at them.

"Enma, Adamantine Staff!"

At this critical moment, an infinitely extending staff flew from afar, striking and propping up the Nine-Tails, pushing it away.

The Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, arrived with the Anbu.

However, their strength was still insufficient to contain the Nine-Tails, only managing to cause it minor trouble.

Uchiha Police Force building.

Uchiha Fugaku stood on the top floor, gazing at the Nine-Tails from afar. Below, the angry shouts of the Uchiha echoed incessantly.

Suddenly, Uchiha Fugaku's expression changed drastically, and he exclaimed in shock, "How is this possible!"

He saw the imprint of a Sharingan flash in the Nine-Tails' eyes, indicating that the beast was currently under the control of a Sharingan genjutsu.

Uchiha Fugaku's brow furrowed. He didn't understand what was happening. All the clan members who could awaken the Sharingan were here. Unless a Sharingan had been left unaccounted for.

But that was no longer important. He realized that the Uchiha's future situation would only worsen.

The Sharingan imprint in the Nine-Tails' eyes had likely been discovered by the village. The village would undoubtedly increase its surveillance and suppression of the Uchiha.

There was no longer any possibility of easing the conflict between the Uchiha and Konoha.

For a moment, Uchiha Fugaku's expression was uncertain, and he fell into a long silence as he looked at the Nine-Tails.

At this time, on a cliff not far from the Nine-Tails, a figure flickered and appeared on a large tree.

Uchiha Yuan stood on a branch as thick as a bucket, gazing at the monstrous beast before him.

"What terrifying pressure, such powerful chakra."

Feeling the terrifying aura emanating from the Nine-Tails, Uchiha Yuan murmured to himself.

In his sight, figures flickered and appeared from all directions of the village, converging towards the Nine-Tails' location.