Hiruzen Sarutobi's Adamantine Staff was not something ordinary people could withstand, yet it was repeatedly blocked by Fugaku Uchiha's Susanoo.
Uchiha Kyu used the Flying Thunder God Technique to evade Minato Namikaze, who had come to provide support, while taking the opportunity to observe Fugaku Uchiha's battle with Hiruzen Sarutobi.
Seeing that Fugaku Uchiha, even with Susanoo, was still being suppressed by Hiruzen Sarutobi and rarely fought back, clearly holding something in reserve, Kyu could not help feeling frustrated at his failure to meet expectations.
The power of the Mangekyō Sharingan could completely suppress Hiruzen Sarutobi for a short time. It simply could not sustain prolonged combat due to the strain on the eyes.
Even though Hiruzen Sarutobi possessed a suicidal sealing forbidden technique like the Dead Demon Consuming Seal, he first had to make contact with the target's body before he could use the Death God to exchange souls at an equal price.
Still, dragging Fugaku Uchiha into the battle had already achieved the scene Kyu wanted to see.
Fugaku Uchiha was not good at expressing his feelings. Otherwise, Uchiha Itachi would not have failed to feel his deep paternal love and even been brainwashed by Hiruzen Sarutobi.
Fugaku Uchiha's Mangekyō Sharingan absolutely could not end up like in the original story, accomplishing nothing before vanishing alongside its useless owner.
"Fire Style: Great Fireball Technique."
The fireball Uchiha Kyu released instantly drained the oxygen from the surrounding area before erupting in a furious explosion.
Boom!!!
"Wind Style: Gale Rush."
Another fierce gust howled into existence.
The scattered flames found fertile ground, surging forth and swallowing the living space of Shikaku Nara and the others.
Huo Uchiha and the others had no intention of standing by and watching, nor would they let their clan head face the enemy alone.
"Fire Style: Great Fireball Technique."
"Fire Style: Great Fireball Technique."
Massive fireballs crashed into the area one after another.
"Seal: Lockdown."
Minato Namikaze did not choose to continue attacking Uchiha Kyu. He hurriedly activated a sealing scroll and began sealing away the flames to save Shikaku Nara and the others.
Do not think the Great Fireball Technique could not kill people. That was merely a problem with the plot.
The Uchiha Clan's signature ninjutsu might look like a mere C-rank Fire Style technique, but its actual power was tied to the strength of the person using it.
"You will immediately take Uchiha Itachi back to the clan grounds. Deliver my order: all clansmen who have awakened the Sharingan are to gather at Naka Shrine."
Uchiha Kyu turned and headed toward Fugaku Uchiha.
At the same time, after receiving Minato Namikaze's reminder, Danzo, who was trapped amid the flames, hurriedly used Wind Release to slow the spread of the fire.
Even the raging wind could not extinguish the blazing flames immediately, but as Minato Namikaze accelerated the sealing process, the flames gradually diminished.
"Clan Head, be careful. We will wait for you at the clan grounds."
The clan head's orders had to be obeyed. Uchiha Kage did not dare delay the clan head's important matter. He promptly accepted the order, took Uchiha Itachi, who wanted to remain here, and rushed toward the clan grounds.
"Fugaku, the Uchiha have already reached a dead end. You cannot keep making mistake after mistake."
Hiruzen Sarutobi tried to brainwash Fugaku Uchiha, bracing the Adamantine Staff with both hands as he forcibly withstood Susanoo's fist.
"I have no road left to turn back on, Third."
Fugaku Uchiha knew well that after tonight, the Uchiha Clan would no longer be one he could control.
If he sided with the Third, Uchiha Kyu would certainly not spare Itachi and Mikoto.
"If you want to fight, then fight. If you want to retreat, then retreat. Why are you hesitating? What kind of battle are you even fighting?"
"Once the sharpest blade, and now you have become this."
"Fugaku, you are the clan's eternal sinner."
Uchiha Kyu's icy voice came from the side.
Fugaku Uchiha and Hiruzen Sarutobi turned toward the source of the voice at the same time.
They saw a terrifying, annihilating aura rise from Uchiha Kyu's body. The Susanoo formed from vast amounts of chakra was filled with suffocatingly violent power.
"Third, this is the true power of the Uchiha."
Uchiha Kyu controlled Susanoo and threw a punch.
"Not good!"
The terrifying aura rushing toward him made Hiruzen Sarutobi panic. He swung the Adamantine Staff, trying to drive the opponent away.
When Uchiha Kyu saw the Adamantine Staff rapidly extend toward him, a trace of disdain appeared in his eyes.
"A mere monkey dares stand in my way? Then die."
Boom!
Hiruzen Sarutobi was immediately sent flying. His frail body smashed through several large trees before barely coming to a stop.
One punch.
Only one punch was needed.
"Urgh."
Hiruzen Sarutobi leaned against a tree in a miserable state, his face flushed red and veins bulging. Blood surged up his throat, and he spat it out in great mouthfuls.
"Hiruzen."
Enma, who had returned to his original form, was held in Uchiha Kyu's grasp. Even the burly Enma appeared as weak as an ant in Susanoo's hand.
Bang.
Enma knew that continuing to resist would lead only to death, so just before he was crushed, he dispelled the Summoning Technique.
"Nothing but an ant."
Uchiha Kyu sneered, ignoring the stunned Fugaku Uchiha beside him as he walked straight toward Hiruzen Sarutobi.
Uchiha Kyu looked down at Hiruzen Sarutobi's miserable state, crossed his arms, and smiled contemptuously.
"I know you still have a trump card, but do you dare use it?"
"This old man will never allow you to continue endangering Konoha."
A trace of resolve flashed through Hiruzen Sarutobi's hesitant eyes, as though he had made some decision.
"Hiruzen."
Danzo and the others, having escaped danger in the distance, hurried over anxiously.
"Danzo."
Hiruzen Sarutobi did not want his old friend to see him in such a sorry state. He forced himself upright and leaned against the tree.
Whoosh!
A kunai instantly embedded itself in front of Hiruzen Sarutobi.
"Third Hokage, are you all right?"
"My deepest apologies. I arrived late."
Minato Namikaze, who often liked to arrive late, used the Flying Thunder God Technique to appear between them. In the blink of an eye, he took Hiruzen Sarutobi and transferred him to a safe area.
Once Hiruzen Sarutobi saw Minato Namikaze arrive, the plan in his heart immediately faded away.
"Hokage-sama, we cannot continue this battle."
"Third Hokage, Uchiha Kyu, who possesses the Flying Thunder God, is no longer someone we can keep here. If he wants to leave, he can do so at any time."
"To prevent them from having further plans, we must return to our clans."
Shikaku Nara was deeply worried about the situation in his clan. He could not allow Hiruzen Sarutobi to continue acting willfully.
The other clan heads nodded as well, their faces filled with concern for their clans' circumstances.
To them, Konoha was Konoha, but their clans were their foundation.
If their clans were gone, their power and status would disappear as well. Relying solely on their own strength, they would be unable to gain a foothold in Konoha.
Take Hatake Sakumo back then, for example. Was it not precisely because he lacked a clan's support that Danzo found an opportunity to use rumors and eliminate the upright Hatake Sakumo?
The truth behind Hatake Sakumo's death was basically clear to all of these clans. Yet because of their interests, they had even secretly added fuel to the flames.
"Could it be that you also want to rebel?"
Seeing that these people intended to retreat, Danzo flew into a rage and berated them on the spot.
"Danzo, watch your words."
Seeing the change in the expressions of Shikaku Nara and the other clan heads, Hiruzen Sarutobi immediately realized something was wrong and hurriedly stopped Danzo.
"Looks like there are still some smart people among you."
"It is time for tonight's game to end. I will not keep playing with you."
Uchiha Kyu turned away calmly as he spoke. He walked to Fugaku Uchiha's side, grabbed his shoulder, and vanished with him.
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