"Whoosh!"
A sharp whistle cut through the air as the gates of the Uchiha compound suddenly opened and a figure shot out.
Almost instantly, he appeared in front of one of the men.
Their eyes met, and the masked ninja froze, utterly motionless. All he could see was a blood-red world.
The man who had rushed out of the Uchiha compound did not pause. In another flash, he appeared before someone else.
Almost everyone who met his gaze froze on the spot.
"So the village really is making its move against the Uchiha!"
"In that case, there's no need for us to hold back."
The figure came to a stop, revealing an icy face. It was Shisui Uchiha.
Only then did the ninja still standing farther back recognize him, blurting out his name in shock.
"Body Flicker Shisui!"
Then their leader looked toward the utility pole from earlier.
The blond figure in a black robe was still there. The exploding explosive tags had done nothing to him.
"Namikaze Sui!!"
His pupils contracted. The ninja leading the group realized how difficult this would be.
"The Namikaze Clan really has allied with the Uchiha Clan."
River stood atop the utility pole with a faint smile, turning to look at the masked ninja.
"Danzo's Root certainly couldn't wait!"
"But this time, the outcome might break his heart."
The next second, battle cries rang out within the Uchiha compound, and figures poured out.
"Kill them!"
"The Third Hokage's men have attacked us!"
"Don't hold back! Show no mercy! They struck first!"
Their blood-red eyes blazing, the Uchiha clansmen charged angrily at their enemies.
The battle erupted almost instantly.
Countless figures flooded the once-empty streets around the Uchiha compound, clashing with one another.
Blood sprayed through the air, staining the walls red.
River flickered in