Death Battle in Root Beneath the Earth and the Byakugan's Cruel Massacre

Boom—!!!

A deafening explosion suddenly erupted within the narrow, oppressive underground passage!

A scorching blast wave mixed with countless shards of rock and metal fragments, like a raging beast, instantly devoured the Hyuga clansmen at the front.

"Pfft!"

Blood splattered. A Hyuga Branch Family ninja who had just pierced the wall with Gentle Fist did not even have time to scream before his entire chest was blown into a mangled mess by the dense Explosive Tag Formation. His body flew backward like a ruined sack, slammed heavily into the wall behind him, then slowly slid down, leaving behind a horrifying streak of blood.

The green swastika-shaped Caged Bird Cursed Seal on his forehead, symbolizing an eternal cage, was stained with blood beneath the flickering lights, making it appear all the more eerie and sorrowful.

"There's a trap! They're suicidal desperadoes!"

"Rixian! Damn it!"

Several suppressed, furious growls instantly rang out through the team channel.

A second before the explosion, Hyuga Hiashi had silently retreated half a step like a weightless falling leaf. The violent blast wave merely fluttered his pristine white robes.

There was not the slightest ripple on his face. His pale eyes reflected the sight of his clansman's tragic death, yet they were colder than the frozen steel deep underground.

Fools. Did they think such suicidal traps could stop the Hyuga? What Danzo left behind was nothing more than a pack of mad dogs brainwashed until nothing remained but madness.

Yet a nearly imperceptible shadow still passed through his heart.

He had underestimated the madness of these Root remnants. They were not soldiers, but killing tools programmed in advance. To them, death might have been the ultimate liberation and loyalty.

"Clan Head, we've encountered resistance far fiercer than expected! They exploited the Byakugan's penetrating vision to set reverse