When Uchiha Akira and Uchiha Fugaku reached the Uchiha Clan's gates, they joined up with the others and raced toward the place where the Nine-Tails had appeared.
Uchiha Fugaku looked grim. This was the worst possible outcome for the Uchiha Clan.
He had thought that after his warning, the higher-ups would ensure the Jinchuriki was protected beyond all doubt.
He had never imagined things would turn out like this.
Just as the group raced to within about a kilometer of the Nine-Tails, three masked ninja dressed in Anbu uniforms appeared and blocked their way.
Once they had appeared, the leader spoke. "Lord Hokage has ordered the Uchiha Clan to protect the noncombatants as they evacuate. You are not to go to the battlefield without an order."
At his words, all the Uchiha present turned to look at Uchiha Fugaku.
Before Uchiha Fugaku could react, Uchiha Akira took two steps forward, his pair of scarlet Sharingan coldly fixed on the three men.
Before they could respond, Uchiha Akira unleashed the power of his Sharingan.
In an instant, the three men's consciousnesses grew hazy as he trapped them in a genjutsu.
Uchiha Fugaku opened his mouth at the sight, but couldn't say a word.
Looking at the three men under his genjutsu, Uchiha Akira demanded, "Who sent you here?"
"Lord Danzo," the three answered in slightly mechanical voices.
"So you're falsely claiming to have orders from the Hokage?" Uchiha Akira asked again.
"This was arranged by Lord Danzo and the Third Hokage. The Uchiha Clan is responsible for the safety of the noncombatants," the leader of the Anbu replied mechanically.
At his words, the Uchiha present flew into a rage. Such a decision was an absolute insult to the Uchiha Clan.
"They're falsely claiming to have orders from the Hokage. Take them