Mere Trash, and You Dare Block the Uchiha?

Chapter 5: Mere Trash, and You Dare Block the Uchiha?

The strength of both sides was roughly equal; they were all fighters at the clan-head level. If they truly wanted to determine a victor, they could only fight without regard for any losses.

Thus, this battle was destined to have no result. Both sides hurriedly withdrew with their men.

The moment he returned to the clan, before he even had time to rest, a piece of news made Uchiha Tajima unable to remain calm. He only wanted to raise his blade and rush back to fight Butsuma Senju to the death once more.

Uchiha Tajima said with an ugly expression, "The Hagoromo Clan really is useless. They can't even hold off the mere Hyuga Clan's attack. If we didn't still have to deal with the Senju Clan first, I'd kill every one of those useless Hagoromo bastards right now!"

Uchiha Kuwajima said, "That won't do. We can't refuse to save them. Although those useless Hagoromo Clan members aren't much help when dealing with the Senju Clan, we are still bound by an alliance. The new batch of ninja tools we ordered is also being escorted by the Hagoromo Clan. Now that the Hyuga Clan is attacking them, they may very well be after that batch of ninja tools we ordered."

Only then did the other Uchiha clansmen realize that trouble had arisen on the Hagoromo Clan's side. They secretly cursed their ally's incompetence while considering how they should provide aid.

Not rescuing them was certainly not an option. Abandoning the Hagoromo Clan would alienate the other ninja clans. The Uchiha, whose reputation was already not particularly good, would find it even more impossible to seek allies afterward.

Uchiha Madara said, "Father! We must save the Hagoromo Clan. It isn't only to recover the batch of ninja tools we ordered; more importantly, we must uphold the Uchiha Clan's formidable reputation. If we don't drive back the Hyuga Clan, other ninja forces will keep trying to provoke the Uchiha in the future!"

The Uchiha Clan had to show the outside world unparalleled strength, with its fangs, blades, and attacks all pointed outward. Only then would other ninja know fear.

Everyone in the Ninja World knew that the Uchiha Clan was powerful and domineering. Under ordinary circumstances, it was best not to clash with Uchiha ninja.

But such prestige had been carved out by Uchiha forebears drenched in blood. That was why the Uchiha had always been forceful toward outsiders. If an enemy provoked them, they would kill their way over. All they had to do was slaughter every last one of them.

Uchiha Tajima said, "Rescuing them is a necessity. Otherwise, our losses will be too severe."

"Me! Take me with you! They actually want to seize the ninja tools ordered by our Uchiha Clan. I'll make those Hyuga bastards understand what pain is!"

"Clan Head! Take me too. I only awakened my Three-Tomoe Sharingan last month, and I haven't killed any Hyuga bastards yet. I'll use the blood of the Hyuga Clan to celebrate the awakening of my eyes!"

"My older brother was killed by the Hyuga. Count me in for the attack on them!"

Uchiha Jobu saw Uchiha Madara preparing to raise his hand and volunteer, so he immediately pressed down Madara's raised hand together with Izuna Uchiha.

Originally, Uchiha Jobu was not qualified to attend a meeting like this. However, since he had displayed considerable talent, he had earned the right to sit here and listen.

Uchiha Madara asked unhappily, "What are you two doing?"

Uchiha Jobu said solemnly, "Cousin, we aren't qualified to take part in something like this. We were allowed to go on the previous mission only because there was no possibility of another major clan intervening. But now that we're going to war with the Hyuga Clan, they definitely won't bring us along."

Izuna Uchiha said, "Big Brother, don't forget that when Father isn't around, you are the core of the Uchiha. They can't possibly give you the chance to join this war."

Uchiha Madara angrily punched the floor. He gritted his teeth in frustration, but there was nothing he could do. They had all reached an understanding: whenever Uchiha Tajima was absent, the older generation of ninja would center themselves around Uchiha Madara and continue leading the Uchiha Clan in battle.

It was chaos. During the Warring States Era, the average lifespan of ninja did not exceed fifteen years.

Many young ninja died on missions at the age of seven or eight. Before they could even understand what life was, their lives had already ended.

Ninja from major clans like Uchiha Jobu had it far better than ninja from small clans who had to risk their lives for a bite of food from the age of a few. They did not have to worry about going hungry because there was no food.

Uchiha Jobu wondered whether the Senju Clan and Uchiha joining forces to sweep across the Ninja World, pacify this most chaotic Warring States Era, and establish hidden ninja villages had truly been good or bad for this world.

Before long, the Uchiha Clan's force finished preparing and set out.

Uchiha Jobu and the other Uchiha who had yet to mature could only remain behind in the clan grounds, waiting for the departing clansmen to return.

At the training ground, Uchiha Madara vented the dissatisfaction in his heart. The young Uchiha nearby did not dare approach him at all and could only stare blankly at his furious figure.

Meanwhile, before the departing Uchiha even reached the Hagoromo Clan's territory, they encountered an enemy ambush.

Several rampaging fire dragons swept up flames that devoured everything in every direction, blocking the Uchiha Clan's path forward.

Apart from the raging flames, there were walls formed from earth and disorderly traps beneath the ground.

Uchiha Hato said, "Damn it! Besides the Hyuga, I never expected the Sarutobi Clan to dare attack us Uchiha. Truly, every stray cat and dog dares jump out now!"

The Sarutobi Clan was not especially powerful in the Ninja World, but it possessed considerable fame. Many ninja knew that the Sarutobi Clan excelled at the five elemental releases. While using fire attacks, they could simultaneously alter the terrain, or summon fierce water dragons.

Uchiha Kuwajima instantly activated his Sharingan. The tomoe in his eyes spun rapidly, chasing one another. With his dynamic vision, he immediately discovered the enemy figures concealed within the flames.

"Playing with fire in front of the Uchiha? Are you looking to die?"

"Fire Release: Great Fire Annihilation!"

Competing with the Uchiha Clan in fire-style ninjutsu was a laughable joke in the Ninja World.

Everyone knew that the Uchiha were masters of fire.

"Not good! Quickly, use ninjutsu to defend!"

The Sarutobi Clan ninja hurriedly used ninjutsu for defense.

If the flames released by the Sarutobi Clan could be used to cook meals, then the same Fire Release techniques, when used by Uchiha ninja, could burn everything to ashes.

"Water Release: Water Formation Pillar!"

"Water Release: Water Formation Wall!"

"Earth Release: Earth Flow Wall!"

"Earth Release: Earth Rising Wall!"

Several Sarutobi Clan ninja joined forces and used Water Release and Earth Release techniques, barely managing to block the blazing fire that had surged before them.

This fire was truly enormous.

Fortunately, several people had joined forces. One person alone could never have stopped it.

"Sorry, but could you esteemed Uchiha gentlemen please wait here for a while? One hour will be enough."

The speaker was the current head of the Sarutobi Clan.

As the Sarutobi Clan head appeared, the other Sarutobi Clan members emerged as well. Counting them, there were more than thirty ninja in total.

Given the Sarutobi Clan's size, it had only around seventy or eighty ninja in the entire clan. More than thirty had appeared here, which was practically equivalent to the Sarutobi Clan preparing to fight for its life.

Uchiha Tajima raised his head. His cold eyes looked down upon them, and the aura of a powerful warrior became a storm that swept in every direction. He raised the Uchiha war fan in his hand and said in a deep voice, "Mere trash, and you dare block the Uchiha's path? Do you want your clan exterminated?"