Du Yang Fights Four Shadows

However, unlike his previous state of resignation, Uchiha Fugaku was now extremely rational, dreaming only of how to bring down Konoha.

Yet, faced with such a sudden situation, Danzō and the Third Hokage did not show much surprise, their composure clearly running deep.

"A technique similar to the Impure World Reincarnation, though far more bizarre."

Hiruzen Sarutobi was analyzing the situation calmly.

"Hiruzen Sarutobi, Shimura Danzō, you deserve to die," Itachi Uchiha said coldly.

The next moment, his figure transformed into a black afterimage, his speed surpassing the limits of visual perception as he crashed directly into the Anbu squad lunging from the left.

His short blade danced, and combined with the terrifying ocular power and illusions generated by his Mangekyou Sharingan, blood sprayed instantly, and severed limbs flew through the air.

In a single exchange, a jonin and a special jonin had somehow lost their ability to fight.

However, as Danzō looked at these Uchiha, he still viewed them as if they were already dead men.

The addition of Itachi Uchiha and Fugaku could not possibly turn the tide.

Danzō sneered, "You don't actually think we only summoned the elite of the Anbu, do you?"

"To deal with an evil clan like you Uchiha, one must use absolute power to crush you."

The next moment, the door to the Hokage office swung open.

Two figures walked in side by side.

On the left, a man with wild, unkempt white hair, a forehead protector inscribed with the character for "Oil," wearing a red haori and wooden sandals, was currently resting his chin on his left hand.

On the right, a woman with long golden hair tied into a ponytail, possessing a stunningly beautiful face, a diamond-shaped Yin Seal glowing with a pale purple luster on her forehead, and wearing a green tea-colored haori, stood with a broad chest.

Two of the Sannin had arrived together.

Jiraiya's expression was extremely grave; he had heard everything Uchiha Du Yang said from outside.

"Old man, things are just as you said; they have indeed reached such a severe state."

Although Jiraiya had been away from the Hidden Leaf Village for many years, how could he not come when Hiruzen Sarutobi wrote to him personally, telling him that the Uchiha were rebelling?

Years ago, when Orochimaru betrayed the Hidden Leaf Village, he had not been present either.

That incident had become a thorn, deeply embedded in his heart.

Not being in Konoha did not mean he didn't care about the village or his teacher.

If the Uchiha rebellion was not handled carefully, it could potentially trigger a tragedy similar to the Nine-Tails Incident.

Seeing two of the Sannin present, Danzō sneered continuously in his heart.

This was the foundation of Konoha; Kage-level ninjas emerged one after another.

Five elite Anbu squads were definitely stronger than five ordinary Kage-level ninjas.

With him, the monkey, Jiraiya, and Tsunade, they had at least four Kage-level ninjas.

What did Uchiha Du Yang have to fight with?

He didn't even need Itachi Uchiha; he could wipe out the Uchiha clan all the same.

The Uchiha were still delusional, imagining they were the same powerful clan they were when the village was founded?

Although the current Hidden Leaf Village lacked supreme, superhuman powerhouses like the First Hokage and Uchiha Madara, the power held by the Hokage was far greater than before.

And the Uchiha had declined far too much.

You people are destined to die without a burial place.

Suddenly, as if realizing something, Danzō shouted, "No, you have no chance of winning at all; you are merely stalling for time!"

That was right; they were stalling for time, keeping Konoha's top powerhouses and Anbu elites here so that the Uchiha clan could act decisively.

Danzō confirmed his suspicion.

The Uchiha Compound was likely already empty.

Hiruzen Sarutobi immediately issued an order: "Anbu, send people to the Uchiha Compound immediately."

"Seal all exits of Konoha, check the movements of all Uchiha clansmen, quickly!"

Uchiha Du Yang sneered:

"Only thinking of this now? It's too late."

"We didn't come here to negotiate with you; we only came to inform you."

An elite Anbu operative rushed out of the office at top speed, sprinting toward the Uchiha Compound, with more Anbu following closely behind.

However, several screams rang out.

Every Anbu ninja who attempted to leave the Hokage Building was killed by Itachi Uchiha.

Even the elite of the Anbu were fragile and helpless before Itachi Uchiha, a master of illusions who had awakened the Mangekyou Sharingan.

Of course, that was only assuming Itachi Uchiha was facing just two Anbu squads.

Meanwhile, at the Uchiha Compound.

The members of the Uchiha Clan had received the signal early and were preparing for a full-scale evacuation.

These Uchiha clansmen were well-disguised; some used ninjutsu to create the illusion that they were still residing in the district, while others left behind the elderly and infirm to play the role of the final residents.

The true clansmen had already set their plans in motion.

They broke into smaller groups, seeping into the land like water droplets into soil.

Some donned coarse cloth garments, obscured their clan crests, and blended in among the craftsmen and laborers.

Mothers within the Uchiha Clan tightly covered their children's mouths, while fathers shouldered their packs, following the silent guidance of their squad leaders toward the designated gathering points.

Others held forged documents, driving carts laden with goods, negotiating with the gate guards with calm expressions before departing the village.

However, only a small fraction of the people could leave using such methods.

The vast majority were undergoing a large-scale transfer through the underground channels beneath the Naka River, the crypts behind the shrine, or secret passages in warehouses controlled through internal connections.

Although they had not yet left Konoha, they were fully prepared.

The remaining two thousand-plus Uchiha clansmen were simply waiting for chaos to erupt in Konoha, intending to seize the opportunity to escape.

Over at the Hokage Building.

Shimura Danzō saw through their actions and sneered, "So that's it. You intend to trap us here so the Uchiha can evacuate safely."

"But such a notion is nothing more than a pipe dream."

"Not only will you fail to trap us, but you will also be slaughtered by us in short order."

"As long as the order of Konoha remains, the Uchiha Clan will never leave this village."

However, the very next moment, a white light erupted with Uchiha Du Yang at its center.

In an instant, this white radiance surged like a violent tide, engulfing Hiruzen Sarutobi, Shimura Danzō, Jiraiya, Tsunade, and two Anbu squads.

Du Yang turned to the four Uchiha and said:

"The remaining three Anbu squads are yours to handle."

Upon hearing this, the four Uchiha nodded with grave solemnity.

Yet, they were deeply concerned for Du Yang, who was to face so many enemies alone.

Without further ado, Du Yang turned and plunged into the white light.

Within the perimeter of the white light, these four Kage-level powerhouses and the numerous Anbu elites were all attempting to break through.

Hiruzen Sarutobi was the first to attempt a solution, his hands weaving seals at high speed: "Earth Style: Ten Thousand Mile Earth Wall."

A thick rock wall rose from the ground, attempting to isolate the white light, but it was useless; it was instantly reduced to nothingness.

The next instant, Du Yang appeared within the circle of white light, a smile on his face as he spoke:

"Forget about everything else; you should be thinking about how to survive at my hands."