The Curtain Falls on the Grand Drama

Hiruzen Sarutobi's Adamantine Staff was not something an ordinary person could withstand, yet it was repeatedly blocked by Fugaku Uchiha's Susanoo.

Uchiha Kyu used Flying Thunder God to evade Minato Namikaze, who had arrived as reinforcements, while taking the chance to observe the battle between Fugaku Uchiha and Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Seeing that Fugaku Uchiha, even with Susanoo, was still being suppressed by Hiruzen Sarutobi and rarely counterattacking, clearly holding back to some extent, Kyu could not help but resent his lack of resolve.

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 mutually destructive 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 equally.

Still, successfully drawing 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 been unable to feel his deep fatherly love and even been brainwashed by Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Fugaku Uchiha's Mangekyō Sharingan absolutely could not end up like in the original story, vanishing along with its useless owner without ever displaying its power.

"Fire Style: Great Fireball Technique."

The fireball released by Uchiha Kyu instantly drained the surrounding air of oxygen before violently exploding.

BOOM!!!

"Wind Style: Gale Rush."

Another fierce gust howled into being.

The scattered flames spread like fish in water, violently devouring the survival space of Shikaku Nara and the others.

Huo Uchiha and the others had no intention of merely watching, nor would they allow the clan head to face the enemy alone.

"Fire Style: Great Fireball Technique."

"Fire Style: Great Fireball Technique."

Massive fireballs slammed into the area one after another.

"Seal: Lockdown."

Minato Namikaze did not 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 anyone. That was merely a plot issue.

The Uchiha Clan's signature ninjutsu might have looked like a minor C-rank Fire Style technique, but its actual power was tied to the strength of the person using it.

"You are to take Uchiha Itachi back to the clan grounds immediately. Deliver my order: all clan members who have awakened the Sharingan are to gather at Naka Shrine."

Uchiha Kyu turned and headed toward Fugaku Uchiha.

Meanwhile, after receiving Minato Namikaze's warning, Danzo, trapped amid the flames, hurriedly used Wind Release to stop the fire from spreading.

Even the raging flames could not be extinguished immediately by the gale, but they gradually diminished as Minato Namikaze increased the speed of his sealing.

"Clan head, be careful. We will wait for you at the clan grounds."

The clan head's orders had to be obeyed. Uchiha Ying did not dare delay the clan head's plans, quickly accepting the order and taking Uchiha Itachi, who wanted to remain behind, back toward the clan grounds.

"Fugaku, the Uchiha Clan has already reached a dead end. You cannot keep making mistake after mistake."

Hiruzen Sarutobi attempted to brainwash Fugaku Uchiha, bracing the Adamantine Staff with both hands and forcibly blocking Susanoo's fist.

"I have no way back anymore, Third."

Fugaku Uchiha knew full well that after tonight, the Uchiha Clan would no longer be a clan he could control.

Once 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. What kind of battle are you fighting when you keep hesitating?"

"Once the sharpest blade, and now you have become this."

"Fugaku, you are the clan's sinner for all eternity."

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.

A terrifying aura of desolation rose 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 Clan."

Uchiha Kyu controlled Susanoo and threw a punch.

"Damn it!"

The terrifying aura rushing toward him made Hiruzen Sarutobi panic. He swung the Adamantine Staff, trying to knock the opponent away.

Seeing the Adamantine Staff rapidly lengthen and strike toward him, Uchiha Kyu's eyes revealed a trace of disdain.

"A mere monkey dares stand in my way? Then die."

BOOM!

Hiruzen Sarutobi was instantly sent flying. His frail body crashed through several large trees before barely coming to a stop.

One punch.

Only one punch was needed.

"Gah."

Hiruzen Sarutobi leaned against a tree in a miserable state, his face flushed red and veins bulging. A sweetness rose in his throat, and he vomited blood in great mouthfuls.

"Hiruzen."

Enma, restored to his original form, was held in Uchiha Kyu's grasp. Even the burly Enma was as weak as an ant in Susanoo's hand.

Bang.

Enma knew that continuing to resist would only lead to death, so at the moment before he was crushed, he dispelled the Summoning Technique.

"Just an ant."

Uchiha Kyu sneered, ignoring the utterly shocked Fugaku Uchiha standing nearby as he walked straight toward Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Uchiha Kyu looked down at Hiruzen Sarutobi's miserable state, folded his arms, and smiled disdainfully.

"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 determination flashed through Hiruzen Sarutobi's hesitant eyes, as though he had made some kind of decision.

"Hiruzen."

Danzo and the others, who had escaped danger in the distance, hurried over anxiously.

"Danzo."

Hiruzen Sarutobi did not want his close friend to see him in such a miserable state, so 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 apologies, I came too late."

Minato Namikaze, who often loved arriving late, appeared between them using the Flying Thunder God Technique. In the blink of an eye, he took Hiruzen Sarutobi to a safe location.

When Hiruzen Sarutobi saw that Minato Namikaze had arrived, his intention immediately faded.

"Lord Hokage, we cannot continue this battle."

"Third Hokage, Uchiha Kyu possesses Flying Thunder God. We can no longer keep him 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 his clan's situation. 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' current situations.

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 not be able to gain a foothold in Konoha at all.

Take Hatake Sakumo back then, for example. Was it not because he had no clan to support him that Danzo found an opening and used rumors to bring down the upright Hatake Sakumo?

The truth behind Hatake Sakumo's death had been clear to these clans long ago. However, because of their interests, they had even secretly added fuel to the fire.

"Are you trying to rebel as well?"

Seeing that these people intended to retreat, Danzo immediately lashed out at them in fury.

"Danzo, watch your words."

Seeing the expressions of Shikaku Nara and the other clan heads change, Hiruzen Sarutobi instantly realized things were going badly and hurriedly stopped Danzo.

"It seems there are still some clever people among you."

"This game should end tonight. I will not play with you any longer."

Uchiha Kyu calmly turned around as he spoke, walked to Fugaku Uchiha's side, grabbed his shoulder, and vanished with him.