The next morning, Fugaku left Konoha for Iwagakure once more. Meanwhile, news that a single slash from his Susanoo had reduced half of Takigakure to ruins spread rapidly.
Two days later, Kitsuchi entered the Tsuchikage's Office in Iwagakure, Land of Earth.
"Father, Fugaku Uchiha attacked Takigakure. Konoha hasn't stopped collecting Tailed Beasts. Apart from the two held by Iwagakure, every Tailed Beast in the Shinobi World is now in Konoha.
"I fear he'll come for us soon. Please be careful, Father."
Ōnoki nodded gravely. "Yes. Now that he's made his move, he won't stop easily. Hashirama Senju distributed the Tailed Beasts back then.
"I never thought that forty years later, Konoha would produce another Ninja with Hashirama Senju's strength. Yet the two couldn't be more different in how they do things.
"But taking the Tailed Beasts from Iwagakure won't be so easy. If he tries to seize them by force, I wouldn't mind making a trip to Konoha myself.
"People feared Madara Uchiha not only because he was powerful, but also because he'd left Konoha and stood alone.
"The Uchiha are a large clan now. As its leader, Fugaku has to consider the lives of his clan members.
"And he isn't like Madara Uchiha. Madara was far more ruthless. He saw his clan members as burdens and wouldn't care if they died in pursuit of his goals.
"As long as Fugaku Uchiha cares about their lives, he'll have to compromise."
Kitsuchi nodded. "You're right, Father. But the Mangekyo Sharingan is unpredictable. Please watch out for a surprise attack."
Ōnoki nodded. "Keep a close eye on the Four-Tails and Five-Tails. I'm afraid Fugaku Uchiha might go after them separately.
"Don't let them leave the village on missions for now. They can stay here and recover."
"Yes."
After giving Kitsuchi his instructions,