Bloodbath at Root Once More

"Sage Art—Fire Release—Great Fire Annihilation!"

Uchiha Feng slammed his hands together and spewed out towering flames that instantly devoured everything around him. The fire danced wildly like enraged dragons, radiating a suffocating heat. It was as if it were a forbidden-jutsu-level Fire Release, possessing incomparable destructive power.

Swept up in the blaze, the underground Root seemed to have been seized by a merciless Grim Reaper. All life was reduced to ashes in an instant, and the horrific sight sent chills down one's spine.

Countless plants, animals, and even creatures buried deep beneath the soil were all wiped out in this firestorm, leaving behind nothing but scorched earth and endless wails.

The sight within Root was too terrible to bear. Firelight reflected off his face, revealing the cold, resolute gaze in his eyes and an unflinching determination.

At that moment, Root was once again drenched in blood by Uchiha Feng.

Yet Shimura Danzō was nowhere to be found in Root, as though he had silently vanished during the chase.

A cold smile curled across Uchiha Feng's lips, disdain glinting in his eyes. "Ran away? That's all you are..." Before he finished speaking, his figure flickered away like a ghost and vanished into thin air, leaving only faint gusts of wind behind.

Meanwhile, in the Hokage's office, the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, was staring intently at the crystal ball in his hands, holding his breath as he peeped at the tantalizing scene in the women's bathhouse.

Suddenly, a low voice laced with chilling coldness rang out, as though it had come from the underworld. "Old man, hand over Shimura Danzō, or else..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi's heart tightened, and his expression instantly turned grave. "Hm? Uchiha Feng!" He was greatly shocked, with a hint of panic in his voice. "If you have something to say, say it properly. Why so murderous?"

At that moment, he grew even more wary of Uchiha Feng's strength and resolve, secretly considering how to deal with this sudden threat.

"Third Hokage, you've crossed my bottom line! Now tell me where Danzō is hiding, or I'll end your life right now!" Uchiha Feng's voice was like an icy blade, mercilessly cutting through the air.

"And don't count on your ANBU ninja. They're nothing but a pack of trash, a bunch of worthless rabble! They can't withstand a single blow!" His words dripped with contempt, as though he were mocking the incompetence of the ninja concealed in the shadows.

Hiruzen Sarutobi felt helpless. Faced with such a situation, he had never expected Uchiha Feng to become this agitated. What had originally been a minor matter had turned into such a tense confrontation. His brows furrowed slightly, and unease rose within him toward this young Uchiha.

"Uchiha Feng..." Hiruzen Sarutobi said in a deep voice, his tone serious yet calm. "There's no need to be so murderous. Whatever problem lies between us, we can sit down and discuss it properly. I truly don't know Shimura Danzō's current location."

Suddenly, Jiraiya's urgent voice rang out. "Little Feng, don't be rash!" Like a bolt of lightning, he instantly rushed in front of the Third Hokage, spreading his arms to form a solid barrier. "Calm down. Let's talk this out first!"

With Jiraiya's appearance, Tsunade slowly walked in as well. Her gaze was as deep as still water as she quietly observed the situation before her, seemingly weighing everyone's emotions and motives.

At the sight of them, surprise and confusion filled Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes. "You two! Tsunade, Jiraiya! You're finally back!" There was a long-missed sense of relief in his voice, as if the joy of reunion had made him forget the tense situation before him for a moment.

At that moment, Uchiha Feng's gaze stabbed at Jiraiya like a sharp sword, the anger and determination on his face impossible to miss. "Pervy Sage, you're actually stopping me?" His words were full of provocation, as if declaring his unwavering stance.

Jiraiya's expression stiffened slightly, but he quickly regained his composure and answered firmly, "The Third Hokage is my teacher. If you want to kill him, I absolutely won't allow it!" His voice rang with unwavering determination, as though this was not merely an argument, but a contest of faith and loyalty.

"Heh heh!" Uchiha Feng chuckled softly, a complicated emotion flashing in his eyes. "If that's the case..."

He then took out the scroll strapped to his back and spread it open. Written upon it were the names of those contracted to summon from Mount Myoboku.

Uchiha Feng took a deep breath, his fingers trembling slightly. Then he bit his fingertip, and scarlet blood dripped onto the scroll, as eye-catching as a blooming rose.

The moment he used his blood to cross out his own name, the entire space seemed to freeze, and an indescribable air of resolve filled the air.

After finishing all this, he looked up again, his eyes like blades as he stared directly at Jiraiya. His tone was firm and icy. "I won't kill the Third Hokage. But Jiraiya, from this moment on, all ties between us are severed!"

Jiraiya was stunned. Hiruzen Sarutobi was stunned as well. Even a trace of shock flashed across Tsunade's face.

They all knew what had happened yesterday.

Hiruzen Sarutobi and Shimura Danzō had merely wanted to put some pressure on the Uchiha Clan, yet they had not taken any excessively drastic measures.

They were all puzzled by Uchiha Feng's reaction. Why had he done something so shocking?

Uchiha Feng slowly turned around and fixed Tsunade with his sharp gaze once more. A smile curled at his lips, carrying a hint of provocation. "Granny Tsunade, did you come here to stop me too?"

Tsunade blinked, then burst into laughter. "Hahaha... I was merely curious and came to take a look. I never expected to witness such a wonderful scene! Kid, why be so resolute? This doesn't seem like your style."

Uchiha Feng's smile grew increasingly strange, carrying a trace of cunning. "Lady Tsunade, do you know why the Senju Clan has only you left now?"

"The Senju Clan was once so prosperous, with so many members. Yet now it has withered to this state, nearly wiped out. Do you want to know the reason?"

Tsunade's eyes widened at once, surprise appearing on her face. "You know? Kid, I didn't expect someone so young as you to understand so much. What a surprise!"

Meanwhile, Hiruzen Sarutobi frowned slightly, and the contemplation on his face seemed to be brewing some complicated emotion.

Curiosity flickered in Tsunade's eyes, and the corners of her lips lifted slightly. She seemed to have developed a strong interest in the kid before her.

"Uchiha brat..." There was a teasing note in her voice. "Go on, tell me. I'd really like to know how a young man like you views our Senju Clan." Her words carried authority without losing their warmth, making others unconsciously want to pour out their inner thoughts.