Encirclement and Killing of Uchiha Yao

Deep within Root's base in Konoha.

In the dark, damp room, the light cast shadows across Shimura Danzō's gloomy face.

"Uchiha Yao..."

Danzo murmured the name, murderous intent gleaming in his single eye.

The latest intelligence had arrived.

Uchiha Yao had successfully been promoted to squad captain of the Police Force.

He had become a jonin two weeks ago, and now he had been promoted to squad captain.

What was more, he had gained the full support of the Hawk Faction!

"That damn Uchiha brat cannot be allowed to remain alive. He must be eliminated as soon as possible, before he becomes a future threat!"

Danzo slammed his palm onto the table, making no effort to conceal his killing intent.

If Uchiha Yao were allowed to fully mature and take control of the Uchiha Clan, he would become a massive threat to Konoha and to Root!

"Pass down my orders!" Danzo roared toward the shadows. "Mobilize the three elite squads—Crow, Weasel, and Snake. Nine jonin in total!"

A figure silently emerged from the darkness and dropped to one knee.

"The target is Uchiha Yao!"

"For this operation, spare no cost. Make certain he is killed!"

"And bring his Sharingan back to me!"

"Yes!" The shadow accepted the order and silently melted back into the darkness.

Among the nine jonin were top experts skilled in assassination, tracking, and coordinated attacks. The three squad captains were even elite jonin.

With such a lineup, they could hold their own even against a Kage-level expert!

He refused to believe that a mere Uchiha Yao could escape such an inescapable net!

Uchiha Yao was currently on his way back to Konoha from the Land of Cats.

He had never contracted a summoning beast before. His purpose in visiting the Land of Cats this time had been to contract a ninja cat as his summoning beast.

Ninja cats were not particularly powerful in battle, but in emergencies, they could be used to deliver important intelligence. They were a type of summoning beast chosen by most Uchiha clansmen.

A fatal threat warning! The system has detected multiple powerful killing intents rapidly approaching!

Warning! Warning! Target locked: Host Uchiha Yao! Threat level: Extremely dangerous!

Uchiha Yao, who had been racing through the trees, immediately stopped and warily looked around.

Had that old dog Danzo sent people to assassinate him again?

Had the last lesson not been enough?

His Three-tomoe Sharingan was already activated, its powerful perception instantly spreading out!

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

Nine pitch-black figures sprang out from the shadows in every direction!

They were Root's most elite ninjas under Danzo's command!

There was no pointless talk and no probing.

The instant the nine Root ninjas appeared, they launched a thunderous, lethal assault!

"Wind Release: Vacuum Great Sphere!"

"Earth Release: Earth Dragon Bullet!"

"Genjutsu: Darkness and Darkness Technique!"

"Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!"

"Wind Release: Great Breakthrough!"

Their coordination was flawless, clearly honed through countless drills!

This sudden deadly trap was enough to leave any jonin scrambling—or even kill them instantly!

However, Uchiha Yao was no ordinary jonin!

"They certainly think highly of me!"

Uchiha Yao showed no trace of panic. His right hand instantly pulled a special talisman from his Ninja Tool Pouch!

It was a Stealth Talisman exchanged from the system shop!

Without hesitation, he directly injected Chakra into it!

Buzz!

A strange ripple flashed.

The next second, Uchiha Yao's figure and Chakra presence vanished into thin air from the senses of the nine Root ninjas!

"What?!"

One of the leading Root ninjas, codenamed Crow, let out a startled low shout.

All of their attacks missed!

It was that brief instant of shock!

A cold voice sounded behind the Root ninja on the far left.

"Looking for me?"

Every hair on the Root ninja's body stood on end as an overwhelming sense of danger surged from the depths of his heart!

Without a second thought, he tried to use the Body Flicker Technique to evade!

But it was too late!

Squelch!

"Lightning Release: Chidori!"

With a full-powered strike, Uchiha Yao's arm instantly pierced through his back.

"Urgh..."

The Root ninja lowered his head in disbelief, staring at the arm protruding through his chest, his eyes filled with unwillingness.

The Stealth Talisman's ten seconds of concealment were enough to change the course of battle in such an intense fight!

One strike, one kill! A jonin had been taken out.

"Enemy attack!"

"Damn it! How could he evade our senses?!"

The other eight Root ninjas reacted swiftly, instantly changing direction as all kinds of ninjutsu and weapons poured toward Uchiha Yao like a raging storm!

Uchiha Yao snorted coldly. Lightning Light flared beneath his feet as Lightning Release Chakra Mode erupted at full power!

Clang! Clang! Clang!

Sparks flew in every direction!

The kunai in Uchiha Yao's hand violently collided with the short blades wielded by several Root ninjas, producing piercing metallic screeches!

His Three-tomoe Sharingan spun wildly, tracking his enemies' movements.

The Root ninja codenamed Weasel moved with agile, bizarre speed, the poisoned blade in his hand stabbing straight toward Uchiha Yao's throat!

Uchiha Yao's eyes narrowed as his Three-tomoe Sharingan precisely caught the path of the attack!

Then, his body bent backward at an unbelievable angle, narrowly dodging the poisoned blade while he smashed a Lightning Fire Rasengan fiercely into Weasel's chest!

Boom!

Weasel was struck heavily, vomiting blood as he flew backward and crashed to the ground with severe injuries!

In the blink of an eye, two of the nine elite Root jonin had already fallen!

"Illusion Technique: Descent into Darkness!"

A Root jonin withdrew from the battle and cast a genjutsu to interfere with Uchiha Yao, attempting to create an opportunity for his comrades to severely wound him.

Unfortunately, he had gravely misjudged Uchiha Yao's strength.

Uchiha Yao's spiritual power was far beyond anything he could shake.

"You're showing off before an expert!"

Uchiha Yao shouted coldly, the three tomoe in his eyes spinning rapidly!

A pure surge of genjutsu ocular power crashed back at him like a raging tide!

"Genjutsu Reversal!"

"Argh—!"

The Root ninja who had cast the genjutsu let out a miserable scream and immediately collapsed unconscious.

Using his own methods against him!

"It's time to end this."

Uchiha Yao charged toward the remaining six Root ninjas!

Lightning flickered, and fire burst forth!

"Lightning Fire Dragon Breath!"

"Lightning Fire Rasengan!"

Rampaging lightning and fire tore through the cramped space!

Screams, the sound of weapons breaking, and the wet sounds of mangled flesh rose one after another!

This was a slaughter without suspense!

There was no need to hold back!

Chakra surged wildly within Uchiha Yao, supporting him as he repeatedly unleashed powerful ninjutsu!

Uchiha Yao Status Panel

Strength: Peak Jonin (combat ability at Quasi Kage-level).

Mastered Skills:

Ninjutsu: Fire Release Ninjutsu (Mastery), Lightning Release: Chidori (Mastery), Lightning Release Chakra Mode (Mastery), Lightning Fire Dragon Breath (S-rank), Lightning Fire Rasengan (A-rank Limit).

Kekkei Genkai: Three-tomoe Sharingan.

Clan Position: Uchiha Police Force Squad Captain.

Clan Strength Values:

Clan Honor Points: 30000

Loyal Clansmen Count: Approximately 160 (the core group's loyalty is at 100%; the loyalty of some Hawk Faction and neutral clansmen continues to rise due to Yao's powerful performance).

Clan Overall Strength Assessment: Jonin-level force.