Praise My Name, Uchiha!

The next day.

Under the blazing sun.

"Once we cross that valley up ahead, we'll be in the Land of Fire, Lord Yuan Ming."

"Good. Keep moving."

The two men racing forward were Yuan Ming and Yuta.

Uchiha Yuta's heart was a tangle of conflicting emotions.

Betraying his clansmen—even for the greater good of their clan—was what he was doing really right?

Was it right just because he wanted the Hokage Position?

Oh, gods.

Why had their clan been condemned to such a fate?

"Yuta, is there something you want to tell me?"

At that moment.

Uchiha Yuan Ming's calm voice reached Yuta's ears, interrupting his thoughts.

He froze.

He didn't know how to begin.

So he remained silent.

"I see. I understand where you stand."

Uchiha Yuan Ming stopped.

Clang!

Before the clear ring of a drawn blade could reach Yuta's ears, a cold flash sliced through his body.

Bang!

Yuta's figure dissolved into a puff of smoke.

So it really was a Shadow Clone.

Uchiha Yuan Ming stood with his blade in hand, unfazed, his crimson Three-Tomoe Sharingan sweeping over the area.

He shouted, "Everyone! Come out!"

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!

Figures with blood-red Sharingan flashing in their eyes appeared, surrounding Uchiha Yuan Ming.

At their head was a handsome young man with gray hair. Yuta stood beside him.

Clap, clap, clap!

The gray-haired leader applauded in admiration.

"You're sharp. You didn't walk all the way into that trap-filled valley. Looks like you've been exposed, Yuta."

Uchiha Yuta lowered his head, his expression troubled.

"Forgive me, Lord Naka. I didn't complete the mission perfectly."

Uchiha Naka casually drew a ninja tool.

He replied, "It's fine, Yu—"

Before he could finish, a deafening roar swept over them.

Rumble!

Lightning and flames blazed. A lightning-fire slash came crashing down from above!

It was Uchiha Yuan Ming, with Phantom Clarity's chakra mode fully activated!

Clang! Clang!

Uchiha Naka quickly activated his Sharingan and drew his Ninja Blade to block.

So strong! So heavy! How was this possible?

His strength completely surpassed mine!

"What are you all standing around chattering for? Since we all know what's going on, let's enjoy a good fight!"

Uchiha Naka stared at Uchiha Yuan Ming, his eyes wide with the Sharingan, hot breath spilling from his mouth. Killing intent gleamed in his crimson gaze.

His lips curled into a vicious smile.

Like a poisonous flower blooming in the southern lands!

Lightning and fire illuminated Uchiha Yuan Ming's face. He was so handsome, yet he looked as fearsome and twisted as a demon from hell!

That oppressive presence!

This was bad!

"You damn brat..." Uchiha Naka gritted his teeth and shoved his Ninja Blade against Yuan Ming's.

He used the force to retreat, then set himself into a fighting stance.

In the blink of an eye.

Uchiha Yuan Ming vanished.

Naka's heart lurched.

Not good!

He hurriedly shouted.

"Everyone, keep your distance! Use ninjutsu from afar!"

No sooner had he finished shouting than Uchiha Yuan Ming appeared behind one of the Uchiha jōnin.

His lightning-fast punch shattered the man's spine in an instant, leaving him crumpled on the ground!

Yuan Ming stood tall, surveying the area.

His expression was haughty. He raised his empty hand and curled his fingers at them a few times.

"Damn it! How dare you look down on us!"

"Hmph! You're getting too cocky."

"Tonight will be your last!"

The Uchiha surrounding him were all elites. None of them could stand such an insult!

But the man sprawled on the ground made one thing clear: fighting Yuan Ming up close was a terrible idea.

They all scattered, forming a circle around him.

[Fire Style: Majestic Destroyer Flame!]

The powerful Fire Style of more than ten Uchiha jōnin surged toward Yuan Ming like a tidal wave!

Uchiha Naka quickly formed Hand Seals.

[Wind Release: Great Breakthrough!]

He poured out chakra, unleashing an even greater storm from his mouth.

Wind and fire met.

And danced together.

Rumble!

A scorching wave swept over them with the force of an avalanche!

Uchiha Yuan Ming's lips moved.

"Susanoo."

The words were little more than a whisper.

Then golden light burst forth, impossible to stop.

It tore through the sky!

Boom!

The enormous flames slammed into the golden light.

Before the surrounding Uchiha could even make out what the golden light was, a lofty chant rang out:

"Drink deep of the wine of the mad god! Worship my Divine Sake!"

A vast torrent of golden nectar swept over the flames, putting them out.

But it didn't stop there. The golden liquid seemed to have a will of its own.

It stretched into a giant serpent and struck every Uchiha jōnin at lightning speed.

"What is this? Ugh... I'm so dizzy..."

"Is that... the smell of... wine?"

"Wha... what's hap...pening... I feel... like I'm... drunk..."

Thump, thump!

In moments.

Everyone but Uchiha Naka and Uchiha Yuta, who had stayed back and never joined the fight, had fallen!

Uchiha Naka stared grimly at the golden giant god now clearly visible in the middle of the battlefield.

It was about fifty meters tall. Good. He could still handle it.

He forced the words out. "Susanoo?"

The giant god moved.

It drew closer and closer.

It stopped about twenty meters in front of Naka.

"How is that possible? You still have the Three-Tomoe Sharingan?!"

Now that the golden giant god had come close, Uchiha Naka could see clearly.

The Sharingan in Yuan Ming's eyes.

Three tomoe turned slowly.

Hearing Uchiha Naka's incredulous shout, Yuan Ming tilted his head.

He replied with ease, "Is it that hard?"

At those words.

Uchiha Naka's mind reeled.

This wasn't a question of whether it was hard or not. It completely shattered his worldview!

He rasped, "Looks like I'll have to go all out!"

With that.

His pupils transformed.

Buzz!

Intricate patterns appeared in his blood-red eyes.

The Mangekyō Sharingan!

[Eye Technique: Marici!]

Uchiha Yuan Ming saw Uchiha Naka's Sharingan transform into the Mangekyō.

A flash of golden fire.

Huh?

What?

Why am I flying?

Boom!

Golden flames burst from Naka's eyes and struck Yuan Ming before he could react!

The impact sent him crashing into the mountainside!

Smoke, dust, and rocks erupted in chaos!

Protected by Susanoo, Uchiha Yuan Ming slowly emerged from the mountainside.

His heart sank.

What a fast eye technique!

Even after the golden light faded, the undying flames still clung to Susanoo!

The attack was powerful, too.

It had the properties of Amaterasu and the speed of lightning?

What a troublesome eye technique. At least it lacked enough force to break through Susanoo!

If it had hit him in the head, he couldn't imagine what he'd have done besides using Izanagi!

He couldn't afford to underestimate any Mangekyō wielder.

Buzz, buzz, buzz!

A fierce roar of chakra came from ahead.

Uchiha Yuan Ming looked up.

Red light surged ahead as a colossal crimson giant rose into view.

It held a scarlet blade, like a Blood-Weeping Wisdom King!

"Whoa..."

"So this is your Susanoo?"

Boom, boom, boom!

The crimson giant moved like lightning. Before long, it stood before Yuan Ming.

Uchiha Naka stood inside Susanoo, gazing solemnly at the unprecedented enemy before him.

He declared loudly, "For the Uchiha, for Konoha, today I will kill you here!"

Clatter.

Uchiha Genmei put away his Ninja Blade and formed Hand Seals.

In his scarlet Sharingan,

the three Magatama shifted in an instant.

Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan, awaken!

"Don't make such bold claims so lightly. It only reveals your weakness."

With that,

his gaze sharpened.

Accompanied by dazzling golden divine light, a colossal god over two hundred meters tall rose in the valley.

With red brows and golden eyes, clad in armor, a blade in his right hand and a divine gourd in his left.

Its chakra blazed with a sacred radiance, and the atmosphere in the sky let out mournful wails.

In the distance, Uchiha Yuta slowly sank to his knees and cried out in despair, "What is that?!"

Uchiha Naka stared in horror.

Overwhelming shock filled his heart. His throat bobbed, but he couldn't utter a word.

He groaned helplessly inwardly.

What kind of monster am I, Naka, even fighting?!

At the giant god Red Brow,

a voice rang out.

"I swear here! I will shatter every obstacle in the world!"

"Praise my name, Uchiha!"

A flash of swordlight.

All Creations met its end.

Heaven and earth were annihilated!

A hundred miles away, at that moment,

Uchiha Chiri was leading her subordinates at a rapid pace toward that valley.

Suddenly, a chilling voice rang out.

"Woman, where do you think you're going?"