Explosive and Outrageously Bold!

Shisui and Itachi's eyes widened at the same time.

Their Sharingan spun furiously as they tried to gauge the scale and intensity of the Chakra, but the more they sensed, the more alarmed they became.

This wasn't the Eight Gates Release. It was a pure eruption of Chakra!

Chakra poured from every cell in Uchiha Yongye's body.

Its density, its crushing pressure—they were far beyond anything a normal ninja could produce. Cold sweat beaded on Shisui's forehead. Even Itachi's breathing grew heavier.

Yongye looked at them, his tone unhurried.

"Let him come with me, and he might live. Make a move, and he dies for certain! I'm taking him. I said it, and not even the Sage of Six Paths can save him!"

Shisui and Itachi exchanged a glance. Each saw hesitation and helplessness in the other's eyes.

In a fight to the death, they might have a chance. Working together, the Uchiha Twin Stars could at least hold him off for a while, even if they couldn't beat him.

But neither had the slightest confidence they could protect the fat merchant while fighting Uchiha Yongye.

Yongye was too fast. When he struck from the Seventh Gate, even Might Guy couldn't keep up!

They might be able to defend themselves, but protecting a fat man who couldn't even use the Substitution Technique was Zetsu impossible.

One wrong move, and they might take a Heir-Breaking Kick! Uchiha Yongye had a notorious record on that front, and the Uchiha Twin Stars couldn't help being wary.

Yongye stepped forward.

Shisui and Itachi tensed instinctively, their hands moving to their weapons at the same time. But neither took a step toward him.

Itachi held back and did not attack. Shisui did the same.

Yongye walked up to the fat man and looked down at