Extreme Deterrence, Bloodbath at Root

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[Special Ability] Sage Mode (Incomplete) (+).

[Tailed Beast] Nine-Tails Chakra (Incomplete) (+).

[Evolution Points] 9 points.

Uchiha Feng gazed at his status panel, a surge of satisfaction rising within him. After three years of grueling training, he had finally accumulated three Evolution Points, which greatly pleased him.

"Sure enough, the increase in Evolution Points is tied to calendar years. One point is added every year." He muttered to himself, an unconscious smile curling at the corners of his lips.

After giving it some thought, he decided to first invest two Evolution Points into improving Nine-Tails Chakra and Sage Mode.

Not only could these two abilities significantly enhance his basic combat strength, they were also powerful safeguards capable of turning the tide at critical moments.

If he could control the Nine-Tails' chakra, it would mean he would possess an inexhaustible supply of chakra in battle.

Such an increase was unquestionably astounding, enough to make him even more formidable in combat and invincible wherever he went.

[Name] Uchiha Feng.

[Kekkei Genkai] Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan (Enhanced) (Left Eye: Soul Flame; Right Eye: Void).

[Special Bloodline] Uchiha Bloodline.

[Attributes] Yin (+); Yang (+); Fire (+); Water (+); Wind (+); Lightning (+); Earth (+).

[Ninjutsu] Shadow Clone Technique (+); Transformation Technique (+); Substitution Technique (+); Body Flicker Technique (+); Fire Release Series Ninjutsu (+); Water Release Series Ninjutsu (+); Wind Release Series Ninjutsu (+); Earth Release Series Ninjutsu (+); Lightning Release Series Ninjutsu (+); Uzumaki Clan Sealing Technique Series.

[Special Abilities] Perfect Sage Mode; Nine-Tails Chakra Mode.

[Tailed Beast] Complete Nine-Tails (+).

[Evolution Points] 7 points.

At noon the next day, sunlight streamed down from the azure sky, bathing the entire Hidden Leaf Village in warm radiance.

The village streets bustled with pedestrians, children played beneath the sun, and the air was filled with the scent of flowers and fresh earth.

Inside the Hokage Building at the center of the village, Uchiha Feng slowly entered the solemn structure. Every step he took seemed to echo through the quiet corridors.

When he pushed open the Hokage's office door, sunlight poured through the window and illuminated every corner of the room.

Hiruzen Sarutobi sat behind his desk, and the image inside the crystal ball before him was actually that of a women's bathhouse.

Sure enough, this Third Hokage is a dirty old man too! Uchiha Feng cursed inwardly.

When Hiruzen Sarutobi saw Uchiha Feng suddenly appear before him, his heart skipped a beat. He quickly coughed several times, trying to conceal his embarrassment. "Itachi! Is there some urgent matter you need to report? Has the Uchiha Clan made any new moves?"

Uchiha Feng smiled faintly, his tone carrying a trace of disdain. "Old man, I'm not Uchiha Itachi! Listen carefully. My name is Uchiha Feng."

Hiruzen Sarutobi froze, seeming to ponder something before shock appeared on his face. "You're Uchiha Itachi's older brother, Uchiha Feng! I understand now. No wonder you came in so aggressively!"

Uchiha Feng's gaze turned icy, his voice laced with menace. "I'm warning you, Hiruzen Sarutobi. If you dare make any move against my Uchiha Clan, I absolutely won't mind destroying the entire Hidden Leaf Village! The Uchiha Clan will not rebel lightly, but if you force us to, then don't blame me for showing no mercy!"

As his words fell, a terrifying burst of chakra erupted instantly, like lightning tearing through the night sky. The immense energy shook the surroundings; the ground began to crack continuously, dust flew into the air, and it seemed as though the very earth trembled beneath his wrath.

Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes widened, his face filled with shock and fear. "Th-This is impossible! How can you be this powerful?!"

He had only felt such an aura from the First Hokage, Hashirama. That power, as though it merged with the very essence of heaven and earth and could shake the entire shinobi world, sent a tremor through Hiruzen Sarutobi's heart. He could scarcely believe it. This was simply too unbelievable—Uchiha Feng's strength was unimaginably great.

By the time Hiruzen Sarutobi finally came to his senses and realized that he had been intimidated by that aura in that brief instant, Uchiha Feng had already quietly departed like a gust of wind, leaving him with endless thoughts and emotions.

"Too strong... The Uchiha Clan is truly terrifying." He muttered to himself. His awe for Uchiha Feng intertwined with his fear of the Uchiha Clan, forcing him to reassess the clan he had once underestimated.

At the same time, deep beneath the Hidden Leaf Village, within Root's shadows, Shimura Danzo stood confronting Uchiha Feng. The air was thick with tension.

Shimura Danzo stared coldly at the person before him, his gaze carrying an unyielding arrogance. "Itachi, have you thought it through?"

A mocking smile played across Uchiha Feng's lips, his eyes blazing. "Heh heh! I'm not Itachi. Shimura Danzo, I advise you not to harbor any designs on our Uchiha Clan. Otherwise..." His voice was low, yet filled with overwhelming intimidation.

In an instant, Uchiha Feng's chakra surged like a tide, crushing the surrounding air and making it hard to breathe.

As his chakra erupted, a colossal and terrifying Susanoo manifested behind him, like a war god descending upon the world. Its enormous skeletal hand shot forward, closing in on Shimura Danzo and effortlessly seizing him like a hunting beast catching its prey.

Uchiha Feng said coldly, "Give me Shisui's eye, along with all the other Sharingan you took from my clan! Old man! I've tolerated you for far too long!" His voice was like thunder, shaking his enemy to the core.

Three minutes later, Shimura Danzo lay on the ground covered in blood, battered and barely alive, unable to resist any longer.

By then, Uchiha Feng had long since left. All that remained was the dark underground chamber and the gradually spreading stench of blood.

News that Root had been completely slaughtered by Uchiha Feng swiftly reached Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi's desk like a violent storm.

In the silent office, only the sound of pages turning and the gusts of autumn wind drifting in from outside underscored the oppressive atmosphere. Hiruzen Sarutobi let out a deep sigh, a trace of worry and helplessness flashing through his eyes.

"Alas... Danzo, I warned you before. You were bound to pay the price for acting so stubbornly. The Uchiha of today are no longer the clan that could be slaughtered at will." He slowly raised his head, his gaze wandering across the dim sky beyond the window as though contemplating a deeper meaning.

For him, the Third Hokage, news of Root's slaughter was undoubtedly a double-edged sword. While it had secretly weakened the threat posed by certain forces, it also meant that the undercurrents would grow even more complex, and Konoha's balance was hanging by a thread.

Hiruzen Sarutobi understood that this turmoil might trigger even greater upheaval. He had to remain prepared at all times.