"Heh, anyway, you're just a skeleton in a tomb, so there's no point in hiding it. It's true that the Mangekyō Sharingan was Utatane Koharu by someone, but your Uchiha Clan probably won't live to enjoy it." Looking at Uchiha Kouotsu's calm expression, Koharu Utatane felt inexplicably annoyed. Hmph, pretentious Uchiha Clan.
"That's good. Now I can rest easy. Fugaku, aren't you coming out? Do you really want me to die here?" He might be able to fool the ordinary patrolling guards and clansmen by leading this large group of people, but he definitely couldn't fool strongmen like Uchiha Fugaku and Uchiha Gen.
After all, he had deliberately taken a long detour through their residence, and given their strength, it was impossible for the two of them not to notice. Although Hiruzen Sarutobi had told him not to tell the Fugaku clan leader, the Fugaku clan leader was simply too powerful, and there was nothing he could do if his own weakness was discovered.
Originally intended as an excuse to appease the Third Hokage, it unexpectedly became a lifesaver at the crucial moment. Don't blame me, Hiruzen Sarutobi; one must always be wary of others. Moreover, given the precedent of Uchiha Shisui, for the sake of the Uchiha Clan's future, even if I trust the Hokage's faction, I have to keep some backup plans.
"What?! Uchiha Fugaku is here too?"
"What? Fugaku? All hands on alert!" Upon hearing Uchiha Kouotsu's words, Utatane Koharu was so frightened that her face twisted in shock. Her previous fierce expression hadn't even faded yet, and the terror in her eyes made her look like a child's ink painting.
After a while~
Despite the tight security imposed by the Root, Uchiha Fugaku was not spotted.
Utatane Koharu, however, dared not let her guard down for a moment. From the intelligence, she learned that Uchiha Fugaku had awakened the Mangekyō Sharingan, and his strength was in no way inferior to Uchiha Gen, and might even be stronger, after all, Fugaku was so much older than Uchiha Gen.
A few more minutes passed~
The terror on Utatane Koharu's face began to shift to Uchiha Kouotsu's face.
" Fugaku, come out here! I know you're here. Don't joke like this. I'm too old for this kind of stimulation." Looking at the silent surroundings, Uchiha Kouotsu shouted in fear.
"Hmph, what Uchiha Fugaku? You old bastard, you're clearly just trying to stall for time. Men, seize him!" Seeing the panicked Uchiha Kouotsu, Utatane Koharu was completely relieved. That bastard, even at the last minute he still tried to scare me. Shamefully, I actually fell for his lies.
"Yes, Elder Koharu." The Root members quickly stepped forward to control Uchiha Kouotsu's actions.
" Fire Style: Phoenix Sage Fire Technique "
As a burst of flames swept past, several senior members of the Root quickly used their Body Flicker Technique to dodge.
"Hmph, I'm a Jonin who's been on the battlefield, you bunch of trash think you can easily capture me?" Since Fugaku didn't come along, the only option is to make a scene and hope the guards will come to our aid.
Even if I die here today, as long as the Uchiha Clan can arrive afterward, the secret method of activating the Mangekyō Sharingan will still belong to our Uchiha Clan. With the combat power of these few high-ranking members, they absolutely cannot protect such research results in front of Fugaku and Genji.
Hmph, foolish Hiruzen Sarutobi, the final winner will still be our Uchiha Clan.
Earth Release: Earth Split Palm.
" Lightning Release: False Darkness "
"Secret Technique ~ Super Beast Imitating Drawing "
"Hmph, when I went to the battlefield, you rats weren't even born yet, Uchiha Sword: Leaping Flame." The fighting power unleashed by Uchiha Kouotsu, who was already determined to die, was something that a few Root could not defeat in a short time.
Ah~
As Uchiha Kouotsu's figure flashed, the Earth Release ninja charging in front was instantly decapitated.
This action, however, did not stop the actions of the Root members behind them in the slightest; they were like a group of emotionless killing machines.
" Fire Style: Dragon Flame Song!" As Uchiha Kouotsu's hand seals fell, a wave of heat filled the entire base.
"Damn it, this old guy is a madman. He actually used such Fire Style in this terrain. Earth Release ~ Earth Style Wall." Although Utatane Koharu's strength has seriously declined with age, she can still barely manage to use Earth Style Wall to protect herself.
"Secret Technique - Mind Body Switch Technique." Taking advantage of the moment when Uchiha Kouotsu were catching their breath, a blond- Anbu member seized the opportunity and instantly took control of Jia Yi's bodies.
Normally, the Yamanaka Clan would not dare to use such a secret technique on the Uchiha Clan, whose Yin Release and mental strength are extremely strong. However, Uchiha Kouotsu was already old and frail, and after the fierce battle just now, he was already at his limit. Yamanaka Iji would naturally not take him seriously.
"It's over. It seems my life is about to end. How could Fugaku be so unreliable at such a crucial moment? He didn't even notice that I brought such a large group of people out? Was he held up by Mikoto? That's right, Mikoto is indeed difficult to handle at her age. Pfft~ I didn't even consider this... I was careless." Strange thoughts began to pop into the mind of Uchiha Kouotsu, who was about to die.
"Don't kill them! These are potential Mangekyō Sharingan; they'll be worthless if they're dead." Seeing the subdued Uchiha Kouotsu, Utatane Koharu quickly stopped Yamanaka Iji's next move.
"Yes, Elder Koharu." Although he deeply disliked the Uchiha Clan, Yamanaka Iji had no choice but to obey Elder Koharu's orders.
"Take them away and arrange for Orochimaru to use all the torture methods he developed. Oh, and tell Hiruzen that everything is settled and to bring back all the people he brought." Now that Uchiha Kouotsu have been subdued, Utatane Koharu the net and report back.
"Where is Elder Koharu taking our Uchiha Clan elders?" At this moment Uchiha Fugaku finally emerged from the shadows, accompanied by the ten Three-Tomoe members who had just been taken away by Root.
" Fugaku has indeed come. I knew it. Mikoto wouldn't be so weak as to stop Fugaku from walking. It seems that the reason he came so late was to take some time to rescue the departed clansmen. Their situation is indeed more critical than mine. Fugaku, you truly deserve to be the clan leader we chose." Looking at the appearance of Uchiha Fugaku and the ten clansmen behind him, Uchiha Kouotsu's old eyes once again shone with hope.
" Uchiha Fugaku! You actually followed me here. This is troublesome. Someone, quickly inform Hiruzen and activate Plan Two immediately." It seems this matter is unlikely to end well today. Looking at the man before her, Utatane Koharu's face was even more gloomy than before.