Fugaku instinctively raised his Chakra blade to block.
The collision of two immense forces sent shockwaves roaring outward, instantly sweeping up the surrounding house wreckage and grinding it into dust.
"Father, your hesitation will only make you suffer more."
Itachi's voice carried not the slightest trace of emotion.
"To protect the great tree of Konoha, cutting away some branches that are about to become diseased is a necessary sacrifice."
"It is time for the Uchiha to leave the stage of history."
Fugaku's chest heaved violently. The Mangekyo in his eyes unleashed terrifying ocular power under the force of his extreme rage.
"Shut up!"
"What you protect is nothing more than the power of Danzo and the Third Hokage!"
"What you sacrifice is your own bloodline, your own family!"
Uchiha Fugaku roared, swinging his long blade as he launched a counterattack.
Yet every one of Uchiha Fugaku's strikes was off target, always avoiding the vital areas where Itachi stood.
He wanted to subdue his son, not kill him.
But Itachi's every move was lethal.
Elsewhere, at the training grounds deep within the Uchiha Clan Compound.
Uchiha Yao stood at the center of the training grounds.
"Hehehe..."
Orochimaru's laughter was the first to break the silence.
"What a fine stage."
"Yao-kun, did you deliberately lead us here so that we could witness your true strength?"
Orochimaru's golden snake eyes roamed over Uchiha Yao without restraint, brimming with greed.
"Enough nonsense."
Kakuzu was visibly impatient.
"Let's finish this quickly. I still need to collect someone else's bounty."
The person Kakuzu meant was naturally Uchiha Fugaku.
Uchiha Yao calmly watched the two S-rank Rogue Ninjas before him.
"Make your move."
Uchiha Yao spoke indifferently.
"Let me see just how capable the legendary S-rank Rogue Ninjas truly are."
"You arrogant brat!"
Kakuzu was thoroughly