The slaughter continued in a more efficient manner.
After the Shimura Clan was wiped out,
the remnants hiding within the Utatane Clan's territory were next.
Three families that had once wielded immense power in Konoha were completely erased from existence.
Mitokado Homura's clan compound was only two streets away from the Sarutobi Clan.
"Lord Homura... Lord Homura!"
A young ninja responsible for patrols stumbled and crawled into Mitokado Homura's bedroom.
"Why are you panicking? Have you no sense of decorum?"
Mitokado Homura's voice rang out from the darkness.
"The Sarutobi Clan's compound... something happened there!"
The young ninja's voice trembled as if he were about to cry.
"A purple barrier rose over there. There were huge explosions and screams just now, but now... now there isn't a sound!"
"It's too quiet. Quiet enough to be terrifying!"
"Lord Homura, the Shimura and Utatane clan compounds are in that direction too. They're our allies. Should we... send people to support them?"
Mitokado Homura was instantly wide awake.
What was going on?
Could it be that the Fifth Hokage was carrying out a complete purge?
Support them?
Mitokado Homura's pupils suddenly contracted.
"Shut up!"
He shot to his feet and barked out a fierce shout.
The young ninja shuddered from fright and froze in place.
"Pass on my orders!"
Mitokado Homura's voice could no longer maintain its surface calm.
"Close all gates immediately! No one is allowed in or out!"
"All clan members are to return to their rooms! Extinguish every light!"
"Until I give the order, not even the slightest bit of light may appear within the Mitokado Clan compound, nor may a single unnecessary sound be made!"
"Do you understand?!"
"But... Lord Homura..."
"No buts!"
Mitokado Homura stepped forward and grabbed the young ninja by the collar. Near-maniacal terror appeared