Fugaku Clan Head, Quickly Use Your Invincible Mangekyo Sharingan!

Shimura Danzō was by no means a hotheaded youth who would lose his cool over a mere insult, especially when Uchiha Sora was projecting such confidence at this very moment.

He looked toward the sensory ninja, waiting for the intelligence report.

"My lord... the chakra within that creature is very unusual... it bears some resemblance to the natural energy mentioned in the records."

"I cannot determine its power level, but one thing is certain... it is incredibly strong!"

How is that any different from saying nothing at all?

The intensity of that previous strike was already comparable to the combined ninjutsu of several jonin; did I not already know it was strong?

Suppressing his irritation, Shimura Danzō cast a sidelong glance at Uchiha Fugaku.

"Is this the will of the clan, or is it merely that brat's personal conduct?"

Under normal circumstances, he would never have bothered to ask such a question, preferring instead to command the Root to begin the slaughter of the Uchiha.

However, he had noticed that after Uchiha Sora made his move, Fugaku also wore a look of utter shock, appearing completely unaware that Uchiha Sora would act in such a way, even going so far as to restrain several impulsive clansmen.

This presented an opportunity to sow discord.

Let them fight amongst themselves for a while, and then the Root would move in to finish the job and wipe them all out!

Regardless, the Uchiha had struck first; even if Hiruzen were here, he would not let the Uchiha clan off the hook!

Fugaku's expression was extremely grim as he stared fixedly at Uchiha Sora.

"Give me a reason!"

Uchiha Sora crossed his arms and said indifferently, "I have already stated my reason."

"Do you not understand what the breaking of the Nine-Tails' seal signifies?"

Fugaku lowered his eyes, his mind racing with a thousand thoughts.

He lacked the decisiveness required for major decisions, but as the clan head, he understood what would happen faster than even Shisui.

There was only one outcome for a Tailed Beast being ripped from its jinchuriki.

Kushina was as good as dead.

He had not considered the possibility of the Fourth Hokage dying; like everyone else in the village, he believed that as long as the Fourth appeared, he would be able to reseal the Nine-Tails.

However...

Everyone had seen the tomoe that appeared in the Nine-Tails' eyes; the role of the mastermind behind the scenes seemed to have already been pinned on the Uchiha clan.

The Fourth Hokage had previously shown an attitude of acceptance toward the Uchiha, but what about after this incident?

Could he truly act as if nothing had changed toward the clan that had murdered his beloved wife?

Putting himself in those shoes.

If Fugaku knew that a certain ninja clan had killed Mikoto, he would never be able to forgive them.

But...

"Sora, stop this. I will explain everything to the Fourth."

Even if you possess this powerful summoning beast, it is far from enough to contend with the power of the village, even if you add mine... it still won't be enough.

Letting out a long sigh, Fugaku said helplessly, "I give you my word as clan head: I will protect you!"

The members of the Police Force, unable to grasp the situation, looked at one another; they naturally trusted their clan head far more than the recently joined Uchiha Sora.

Uchiha Sora smiled slightly.

I knew you would say that...

He shouted aloud, his voice carrying to everyone present.

"Clan Head! Didn't we agree on this beforehand? I would use Rayquaza to pin them down, and you would use your invincible Mangekyo Sharingan to behead that old dog Shimura!"

!!!

Shimura Danzō's pupils contracted sharply as he took a half-step back, his single eye locked onto Uchiha Fugaku, his hand tightening around his kunai.

Compared to some unknown, bizarre summoning beast, the Mangekyo Sharingan was a far more terrifying prospect!

"Mangekyo..."

The clansmen looked at Fugaku in shock; that was the realm beyond the three-tomoe, the eyes of that legendary figure! Could it be...

Clack—

Fugaku placed his hand on the hilt of his blade, his face turning incredibly dark, his already stern expression becoming even more unsightly.

He did not attempt to defend himself.

He did not need Uchiha Sora to explain the principle that once the seed of suspicion was planted, it would take root.

If the village found out later that he had concealed the awakening of the Mangekyo, the severity of the offense would be no different from a vassal of the Daimyo hoarding troops in private.

In simple terms, it was an act of treason.

Taking a deep breath, Fugaku looked up at Uchiha Sora.

"How did you know... no, it doesn't matter anymore."

"You will lead the Uchiha clan into hell!"

Uchiha Sora smiled indifferently.

"The Uchiha will go neither to hell nor to heaven."

He spread his arms and spoke slowly.

"Clan Leader Fugaku, don't forget, we are the strongest Uchiha clan!"

"Can you endure the village we helped build, yet have no place for us within it?"

"Make your choice: will you surrender and await judgment, or will you fight for your life!"

Dead silence.

It seemed everyone was waiting for Fugaku to make his choice.

"Hoo—"

Shing!!

Fugaku drew his blade from its sheath and said coldly, "No one has the right to judge the Uchiha!"

"Shimura Danzō forged the Hokage's orders to prevent the Police Force from reinforcing the Fourth Hokage. Kill him!!"

Three deep black tomoe merged within his eye sockets, forming a strange and magnificent pattern.

Mangekyō Sharingan!

Terrifying ocular power roared and surged forth like a beast unleashed!

It was forced by the current situation, and it was also the result of deep-seated grievances.

After killing Shimura Danzō, I will reinforce Minato; he will listen to my explanation.

Things have not yet reached the point of no return!

Uchiha Sora shook his head. Truly, a leopard cannot change its spots; even at this stage, he was still clinging to the pretext of "clearing the ruler's side."

It didn't matter. As long as they were willing to make a move, that was enough.

Rayquaza had a time limit, and Uchiha Sora certainly wouldn't waste it.

Taking advantage of the time spent talking, Rayquaza had been using Dragon Dance to stack its attack power and speed, and it was still stacking.

Furthermore, Uchiha Sora discovered that due to some unknown influence, Rayquaza's energy was rapidly converting into chakra that he could use.

His current state was like that of a Rayquaza jinchūriki, capable of using its power to perform ninjutsu.

Naruto relies on collecting rent, I rely on borrowing; we are about the same.

Power is power—as long as it can be used, that's all that matters!

Snap!!

He pressed his palms together, and a massive amount of chakra converged, forming a visible pale blue air current around him.

This feeling of having inexhaustible power... it really is intoxicating!

Having accumulated to a certain level.

Uchiha Sora performed hand seals at high speed.

Rat-Ox-Dog-Horse-Monkey-Boar...

Ending with the Tiger seal.

Fire Style: Majestic Destroyer Flame!!

From above Rayquaza, a surging sea of fire descended like a tidal wave, blotting out the sky!!

"This level of Fire Style... how is this possible!!"

"Don't be shocked, use Water Style!"

Water Style: Water Formation Wall!!

BOOM!!!

Several water walls rose up, colliding with the sea of fire, instantly exploding into endless steam!

Shisui watched his clansmen locked in a chaotic battle with the Root operatives, then turned his gaze toward the ruined village in the distance.

Why...

Even though the villagers are suffering such immense agony, why must we, as shinobi, be fighting here!

No matter what, we should be saving our comrades first!!

Suddenly, a voice reached his ears.

"That man is Shimura Danzō."

"The proof is in his eye socket; that Sharingan should belong to Kagami Uchiha."

The speaker was a blue-furred ninja cat.

He was seen chomping on a cigar, holding three kunai in each of his paws.

"Kong told me to tell you this, though I haven't the faintest idea what it means."

Jialuo looked up at Uchiha Sora atop Rayquaza and spat, "Damn it, having such a majestic mount and not inviting Lord Jialuo to join in the fun! How unprincipled!"

Shisui's pupils shook violently; he understood exactly what the person Sora mentioned meant...

The one who slaughtered the entire Uchiha clan... was Shimura Danzō!!

What did he mean by the ancestor's eye... could it be that Ancestor Kagami was also killed by him!!

Shisui, who had always been a good-natured man, felt killing intent overflowing in his eyes, his cold ocular power flowing forth slowly.

Regardless of anything else...

I will know the truth as soon as I tear off your mask!