The Annihilation of the Yuki Clan, A Chance Encounter with Obito

"Obito, congratulations on your graduation! Be careful on the battlefield."

"Obito, I heard you have a crush on someone? When do you plan on getting married..."

"Obito, once you become Hokage, will you be able to make the clan members acknowledge me?"

"Obito..."

"Madara!"

Black Zetsu called out, snapping Obito out of his memories.

"An acquaintance?"

He asked.

Obito shook his head, "Not really."

"It's a bit surprising. Why would an Uchiha clan member follow Orochimaru and leave Konoha?"

How could that former coward dare to betray his clan?

He had always been working so hard to gain the clan's recognition!

Had the Uchiha fallen so far that they couldn't even tolerate a motivated clan member?

What kind of grievances could have driven Ao to betray his clan and follow Orochimaru?

Or perhaps...

Was he threatened by Orochimaru?

"Orochimaru has been researching Hashirama Cells, right? Zetsu."

Obito suddenly asked, his gaze shifting toward Zetsu.

"Ah, yes! Why? His research was even guided by that person once."

"Nothing, just curious about how his research is coming along."

Obito said softly.

The Three-Tomoe Sharingan in his eye sockets spun slightly, slowly transforming into the Mangekyō Sharingan.

"Let's go. Let's finish up the mess here in Kirigakure, then go meet this legendary Sannin to see if he's worth recruiting."

"After tonight, the Yuki clan will cease to exist!"

As his voice faded.

Obito's figure, along with Karatachi Yagura in front of him, turned into afterimages and vanished.

White Zetsu spoke up tentatively: "Obito was angry just now, wasn't he? It seems he and that Uchiha clan member named Ao had a good relationship."

"Continue the surveillance."

"See if there's an opportunity to use this Uchiha clan member."

Black Zetsu didn't acknowledge the comment, simply continuing to issue orders.

"He carries the aura of a Sacred Land; he has likely become the successor of one. He also possesses an aura of the same origin as mine, making it easy for him to detect my Spore Clone."

"I don't dare to follow too closely."

White Zetsu replied, scratching his head with a helpless expression.

"Tsk, this kid is a bit special! Hashirama Cells plus a Sage Inheritance from a Sacred Land?"

Black Zetsu's face darkened as a sudden, ominous premonition welled up in his heart. Why did this configuration feel so inexplicably familiar?

Where did this Uchiha brat even come from?

With such great talent, he had somehow evaded Madara's investigation and wasn't included as a candidate for the Eye of the Moon Plan.

It was a terrible waste.

Would this affect his plans?

Black Zetsu felt a flicker of hesitation.

"Let's go."

"Keep an eye on Obito, lest he stir up other trouble and affect the implementation of our upcoming plans."

White Zetsu reminded him.

Obito's mental state had been unstable lately; he had already slaughtered several high-ranking members of the Yuki clan, triggering a backlash from the entire clan.

This would likely cause a massive disturbance throughout Kirigakure.

"Obito... has arrived at the Yuki clan."

White Zetsu said, his expression shifting slightly.

"This guy... he really couldn't hold back and decided to do it himself!"

Black Zetsu said with a dark face.

He did not dare to easily reject the decision made by Obito, so he could only act like a nanny, guiding Obito bit by bit to follow the plan.

As long as he did not deviate from the core route.

Other minor interludes could be left to him.

The Yuki Clan.

At this moment, the atmosphere was gloomy and desolate.

The disappearance of several key high-ranking elders had alerted the family.

The Yuki Clan Head summoned a general meeting.

All clan members gathered within the family shrine.

"Everyone has noticed the situation in the village recently; the villagers' hatred for the Kekkei Genkai is becoming increasingly severe."

"A large number of Kekkei Genkai ninjas have already gone missing mysteriously."

"After my investigation, it is highly likely that these people were captured by the Anbu under the command of the Mizukage."

"Our Yuki Clan is not the most powerful Kekkei Genkai family in the village, but the Ice Release Kekkei Genkai secret techniques we possess may still be feared by the Mizukage."

"To be safe, after consulting with the elders, I have decided to secretly relocate a portion of our clan members to the mainland, so that even if the worst-case scenario occurs, our Yuki Clan will still have our bloodline passed down."

"Does anyone have any objections?"

The Yuki Clan Head quickly informed all clan members of the family's current predicament.

He had sensed the Mizukage's disgust toward the Kekkei Genkai.

Even though the Yuki Clan had chosen loyalty and did not intend to rebel.

They still could not escape the fate of being sanctioned.

The missing elders were all part of the family's pro-war faction.

This was enough to represent the village's intentions.

The Yuki Clan no longer had any way out.

It was just that he did not know if they could escape this disaster this time.

The Yuki clan members present were all silent.

They were naturally cold-natured, much like their Ice Release Kekkei Genkai, giving off a chilling aura that warned others to keep their distance.

They had no allies in Kirigakure and were in a very isolated position.

Now that they were facing such a crisis.

They only had one choice, and that was to fight to the death.

"Clan Head, give the order!"

"We are going to die anyway; we will never submit to that old turtle Karatachi Yagura."

"If we are to die, we will die in battle."

A Yuki clan member said loudly.

His eyes revealed a sense of determination.

"Since no one has any objections, I will begin the arrangements. All pregnant women, children under five, and their mothers will be sent away. They will be of no help in the battle and will instead become a burden to us."

"To be safe, we leave tonight."

"I have already arranged for a team of clan members to block the area outside the village to attract the attention of the Mizukage and his Anbu."

"All you need to do is board a ship, go directly to the Land of Whirlpools, and then transfer from there, heading in batches to the Land of Fire, the Land of Lightning, and other territories to settle down."

The Yuki Clan Head issued the order immediately.

Just as his voice fell.

Two figures suddenly appeared beside him.

"Yo, still planning to run away, huh!"

The aged voice of Karatachi Yagura rang out, causing the entire shrine to fall silent.

He looked around; thousands of Yuki clan members filled the large front courtyard of the shrine, the crowd surging all the way to the torii gate in front of the shrine.

"Unfortunately, you no longer have the chance to escape!"

"Men! Kill all these disasters who have betrayed the village."

"The Kekkei Genkai is the root of internal strife, a power of ill omen! Everyone who possesses a Kekkei Genkai is a potential threat to the safety of the village."

"Kill! Leave no one alive!"

The voice of Karatachi Yagura spread throughout the entire shrine. In an instant, a large number of Kirigakure Anbu appeared on the perimeter of the shrine, having already surrounded it completely.

There was not a single gap.

"Charge out!"

The Yuki Clan Head let out a loud cry, his voice filled with grief and indignation.

The more than twenty elite members of his clan had not even managed to hold out for a single night before they were all sacrificed.

He charged furiously toward the Fourth Mizukage, but before he could even get close, he felt a pair of eerie eyes flash before him...

Three-Tomoe Sharingan!

By the time he realized what was happening, his body had already fallen into a genjutsu.

The next second, the iron staff of Karatachi Yagura landed on his chest, shattering his heart in a single blow.

He ultimately spat out blood and collapsed powerlessly to the ground.

A legendary clan leader had died here without a sound.

The Kage Level power of the Mangekyo Sharingan resulted in an instant kill when faced with these elite Jonin.

After Obito dealt with the most troublesome opponent, he did not continue to act.

Dressed in the attire of a Kirigakure Anbu, he stood obediently behind Karatachi Yagura, quietly watching the bloody slaughter.

A faint, subtle smile curled at the corners of his mouth.

Every time he saw a Kirigakure ninja fall, his mood improved slightly, and the smile beneath his mask grew more radiant.

Suddenly, he noticed a few Yuki Clan members working together to unleash Ice Release, killing the surrounding Anbu and breaking through the encirclement.

This was unexpected.

The strength displayed by one of the Yuki Clan members far exceeded that of a normal Jonin.

It seemed... it wasn't the Ice Release unique to the Yuki Clan.

A special kind of... genjutsu? No, this guy gave off a very strange feeling.

While watching the other party fight, he even felt a faint sense of threat.

Who is this guy!?

Obito's eyes revealed a hint of solemnity, his gaze fixed tightly on the back of that mysterious Yuki Clan member.

He was just about to give chase.

Suddenly, a Kirigakure Anbu appeared before him, blocking his path.

"Lord Mizukage, apart from a dozen or so Yuki Clan members who fled to the west, all other Yuki Clan members, including the clan head, elders, and every elite Jonin, have been killed! The bodies have been collected, and all that remains is the task of cleaning up the battlefield."

An Anbu captain knelt on one knee and reported respectfully.

At this moment, the floor was still covered in large amounts of blood, severed limbs, and the wails and pleas for mercy from some of the Yuki Clan members.

"How many men did we lose? Kaguya Clan Head!"

Karatachi Yagura glanced at him; he knew exactly what the old man was thinking—he simply wanted to take charge of the aftermath to seize the treasures the Yuki Clan had accumulated over a thousand years.

"Under your wise leadership, the Anbu suffered no losses, though we of the Kaguya Clan were at the forefront, and many of our clansmen sustained varying degrees of injury."

The Kaguya Clan Head replied with a smile.

"That is good. Since you have worked so hard, I will entrust the task of cleaning up the battlefield to you as compensation!"

Karatachi Yagura patted the Kaguya Clan Head on the shoulder in a comforting manner.

"Thank you for your hard work, Kaguya Clan Head! This time, it was truly thanks to you all! Otherwise, the Yuki Clan could not have been wiped out so easily; you deserve the primary credit! I will have the Administration Department reward you for your merits later."

This was a final meal before the execution.

The Yuki Clan's wealth was easy to take, but it would be hard to spend!

The Kaguya Clan Head did not perceive the malice within these words at all; instead, he agreed joyfully, believing this was a reward bestowed by the Mizukage for the loyalty of the Kaguya Clan.