Second Form, Three Moves to Defeat the Enemy

The night was as dark as ink, pitch black.

In front of the Konoha Military Police Force building.

Space suddenly rippled, and a figure wearing a yellow tiger-striped spiral mask descended.

"Konoha Military Police Force?"

"What a joke!"

"Let this joke end tonight."

Obito sneered, his figure flashing.

He charged into the Konoha Military Police Force building before him.

But the next moment.

He discovered that this brightly lit building was completely empty!

The dozens of Uchiha elites who should have been on duty were nowhere to be found!

How could this be?!!

Could it be that the Uchiha clan's coup had already begun?

Had all the elite clansmen here already mobilized?

Impossible!

Such an operation could never have been hidden from Konoha.

Then where had everyone gone?

Just as Obito was filled with confusion.

"Boom, boom--"

Huge explosions and the sounds of collision echoed from afar.

Obito instantly activated Kamui, teleporting himself to the top of the building, and looked toward the direction of the fierce battle.

The next moment.

Witnessing two towering Susanoo demon gods rising from the Uchiha compound, even he could not help but be shocked!

"How is this possible?!!"

"That is... [Susanoo]?"

"Is it Itachi?"

"No, that's not his chakra!"

"Could it be that there are two other powerhouses within the Uchiha clan who have awakened the Mangekyo?"

"To think they hid it so deeply?"

"It looks like one of them must be Fugaku!"

"Hmph! Has this useless clan head finally decided to reveal his strength?"

"Is this an internal conflict?"

"Is he suppressing a rebellion?"

"Submissive and hesitant toward the outside, yet striking with full force against his own people?"

"Tch~~~"

Obito scoffed in disdain.

But he chose not to approach the area rashly.

After all, the vast majority of Konoha's powerhouses were gathered there at this moment.

If he were to approach recklessly and get exposed, it would be disastrous.

It was better to observe from a distance for now.

Meanwhile.

Around the battlefield.

Under the instruction of Sarutobi, the other Konoha ninja did not rush into the fray.

Instead, they began to evacuate the residents in an orderly fashion while sealing off the perimeter.

They attempted to contain the battlefield as much as possible.

At the center of the battlefield.

Natsume controlled his Susanoo in fierce combat while keeping a distracted eye on his surroundings.

Seeing that Sarutobi, Danzo, and the others had all arrived.

The time was finally ripe.

He held nothing back, unleashing his full power in an instant!

Ocular power and chakra surged forth like a torrential flood, fueling his Mangekyo Sharingan to push his Susanoo directly from its first form to the second.

In a heartbeat.

Countless veins and muscles of materialized chakra sprouted wildly, wrapping around the skeletal Susanoo like a cloak of armor.

In this state, both the offensive and defensive capabilities of the Susanoo were vastly enhanced.

He could even wield his own exclusive weapons and ninjutsu.

Its power far exceeded that of the initial state or the first form of the Susanoo.

However, the chakra consumption in this state increased exponentially, placing an immense burden on his Mangekyo Sharingan.

It was difficult to sustain.

"Natsume, to think you have developed the 'Power of the Gods' to such a degree!!"

Watching the Susanoo figure don its cloak, its aura skyrocketing and its presence becoming even more terrifying, Fugaku could not help but widen his eyes and gasp in astonishment.

In just a few short minutes.

This nephew of his, once obscure and unknown, had brought so much shock to him and to all of Konoha!

If it weren't for the fact that the boy was only two or three years old seven years ago.

He would have suspected that it was this kid who controlled the Nine-Tails to attack Konoha back then!

But, time would not allow him to marvel.

The next moment.

Natsume's Susanoo curled its hand into a grip, drawing a chakra greatsword nearly 20 meters long.

With a flourish that carved a brilliant arc through the air, carrying earth-shattering momentum, it slashed fiercely toward Fugaku's Susanoo.

A sense of extreme danger exploded across Fugaku's scalp.

In an instant, he hurriedly pushed his Mangekyo Sharingan, attempting to force his own transformation into the second form of the Susanoo that he had yet to master.

Alas, Natsume's strike was too fast! Too fierce!

Before the chakra flesh could fully form around Fugaku's Susanoo, the blade tore through the muscle and cleaved the skeletal frame apart.

The second strike...

The third strike...

Three consecutive blows, each more ruthless than the last!

They whipped up boundless gales, shattering the clouds, truly incomparable!

"Crack--"

Under the surging force of the blade, Fugaku's Susanoo was shattered on the spot, crumbling into pieces.

He himself was sent flying backward, vomiting blood.

After crashing through several houses in succession.

He finally came to a halt, sprawled amidst a pile of rubble dozens of meters away.

Defeating a bona fide Kage-level powerhouse within three moves!

Such a shocking scene left all the surrounding ninjas gasping in horror, their faces etched with trepidation.

Such overwhelming strength was truly unsettling!

Likewise, Danzo, who was hidden at Sarutobi's side.

He looked at the Susanoo figure wielding the giant blade, then looked down at the small kunai in his own hand.

In the end, he quietly and unobtrusively tucked the kunai away.

It seemed that this fellow would never again harbor the absurd thought of trying to stab a Susanoo with a kunai.

After defeating Fugaku in three moves.

Natsume felt quite strained; the chakra within him was more than half depleted, and his Mangekyo Sharingan, drained of ocular power, began to throb with a burning pain.

It even became impossible for Natsume to maintain the second form of the Susanoo.

He had no choice but to revert to the initial state, leaving behind a three-meter-tall skeletal ribcage for defense.

But Natsume knew better than anyone.

His goal had already been achieved.

Before defecting, he insisted on picking a fight with the clan head Fugaku, and it certainly wasn't because he had nothing better to do.

Because, a fierce battle like this served a purpose.

First, it could draw the attention of the vast majority of Konoha ninjas, lowering the difficulty for the other clansmen to escape.

Second, it allowed him to display his strength without restraint, making those who might plot against them in the future think twice.

After all, if he didn't demonstrate strength that inspired fear.

Even if he successfully led half the clan out of Konoha.

What would follow would be nothing but endless pursuit by Konoha...

In this cruel ninja world, only strength is the standard by which everything is measured! Only then will others fear you!

Looking at it now, the effect was quite outstanding.

His burst of power had clearly stunned quite a few people.

And at this moment, the other half of the clansmen who were willing to defect from Konoha had likely succeeded in escaping as well.

Next, he only needed to escape Konoha himself!

Thinking of this, Natsume didn't say another word; he bent his knees and pushed off.

In an instant, he leaped dozens of meters away and began to flee rapidly toward the outskirts of Konoha...

He wouldn't be like those foolish rebels who, before leaving, would stupidly leave behind a few harsh words to stir up more hatred.

As if they were afraid others wouldn't kill them.

With that time, wouldn't it be better to run a few hundred meters further?

Seeing the battle end and Fugaku defeated.

And on the other side, seeing Natsume show signs of fatigue, his chakra running low, and then leaping away to escape.

The impatient Danzo could finally hold back no longer.

He hurriedly roared at Sarutobi:

"Sarutobi! Do it now!"

"This is the last chance! Do you really want to let such a massive threat escape the village!"

"You saw his strength. And he is absurdly young! Given time, if he grows up, he might very well become the second Uchiha Madara!"

"Do you think Konoha will be able to withstand his revenge by then?!!"

Hearing this.

A flicker of struggle flashed in Sarutobi's eyes.

If it weren't necessary, he truly didn't want to resort to force against the Uchiha clan.

But Danzo was right.

As Hokage, he also had to consider the village.

He absolutely could not allow such a high-potential threat to escape Konoha!

After hesitating for a moment, Sarutobi quickly made his decision.

"Anbu, take orders!"

"S-rank priority mission: intercept the defecting Natsume, capture him alive if possible!"

"If necessary, lethal force is authorized!"

"Yes!"

Following Sarutobi's order.

A group of Anbu ninjas acknowledged the command and quickly pursued Natsume.

Even the heads of those major clans exchanged glances and tacitly agreed with the decision.

After all, from the perspective of Konoha and their own clans, no one wanted to see another 'Uchiha Madara' born within the Uchiha clan!

At the same time, having received official authorization for the pursuit, Danzo.

Smiled slightly, the corners of his mouth curling up, and quickly led several Root ninjas.

Vanishing into the night.

For him, that pair of precious 'Mangekyo Sharingan' was something he was determined to obtain!