After recovering, Hiruzen Sarutobi immediately put some distance between himself and Uchiha Fugaku.
Just moments ago, if Enma had been even a fraction of a second later in pulling him out of the genjutsu, Uchiha Fugaku's longsword might well have taken his life!
Uchiha Fugaku had no intention of giving Hiruzen Sarutobi a chance to catch his breath, hoping to strike Hiruzen Sarutobi down right then and there.
That way, perhaps Itachi could still be saved.
By then, in a scenario where the tragedy of the clan's annihilation had not occurred, Uchiha Kazama wouldn't necessarily insist on wiping out Itachi!
A father...
Especially in the Uchiha Clan, a family that prized love above all else!
Under such circumstances, the energy they could unleash was immense!
Furthermore, in a battle like this,
the longer it dragged on, the greater the damage to the entire village would be!
By then, even if Hiruzen Sarutobi were successfully slain, there might no longer be a place for them, the Uchiha, to exist within the village!
Instantly, the Pupillary Power of Uchiha Fugaku's Mangekyō Sharingan surged wildly.
A skeletal frame instantly enveloped Uchiha Fugaku.
His arms extended, and muscles began to form.
Soon, the second stage of Susanoo was complete.
The hand of Susanoo clenched through the air.
A blue longsword composed of energy slowly coalesced in its grip, slashing directly toward Hiruzen Sarutobi.
Uchiha Fugaku hid this so deeply!
He actually mastered a technique like this!
"Enma!"
As soon as Hiruzen Sarutobi finished speaking, the Adamantine Staff instantly elongated, and carrying Hiruzen Sarutobi, he vanished from the spot.
Meanwhile, the barrier that had managed to withstand the Tailed Beast Bomb with such difficulty-the psychological barrier they had just rebuilt-was blasted apart directly.
Watching the barrier shatter, Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyelids twitched wildly.
He couldn't withstand an attack like this!
Even with the Adamantine Staff transformed from Enma, it was impossible to face Susanoo head-on!
Hiruzen Sarutobi was not Danzo; he wouldn't think of trying to stab Susanoo with a kunai.
After all, even with chakra's nature transformation applied, blasting through Susanoo was no simple matter.
Not to mention that this second-stage Susanoo wouldn't just stand in place and wait for you to attack it.
The next moment, Susanoo's massive body closed in aggressively, preparing to launch a rapid attack and crush Hiruzen Sarutobi to death!
"Super Expansion: Human Bullet Tank!"
At that very moment, a massive orange-red sphere instantly appeared, slamming straight into the gigantic Susanoo.
Trailing behind it was a black shadow that whipped around like someone playing with a yo-yo.
The terrifying force forced Uchiha Fugaku's Susanoo back a few steps.
"The Akimichi Clan's Multi-Size Technique?"
"That black shadow..."
"Shadow Strangulation Technique!"
Before Uchiha Fugaku could speak further, strands of shadows had already wound tightly around the entire Susanoo.
"Choza Akimichi of the Akimichi Clan, and Shikaku Nara of the Nara Clan?!"
"And you..."
"Inoichi Yamanaka!"
Uchiha Fugaku turned around, his Mangekyō Sharingan spinning instantly.
The formidable Pupillary Power directly deflected Inoichi Yamanaka's Mind Body Switch Technique.
Inoichi Yamanaka let out a muffled groan, nearly stumbling and falling to the ground.
"Fugaku-buchō, although we don't know what happened,"
"right now, for the Uchiha to attack the Hokage within the village is absolutely wrong!"
"Stop this!"
"Before any greater harm is done!"
Shikaku Nara was also feeling a headache coming on at this moment.
Their location wasn't too far from here.
There was an excuse for not arriving at the very beginning.
Yet right now, the Hokage Building had been smashed into smithereens.
If they still did not show up, it would be inexcusable.
But...
Facing Uchiha Fugaku, he really did not want to either!
Fighting a powerhouse like this was a surefire way to die!
"It seems you really know nothing at all!"
"Since that's the case..."
Uchiha Fugaku did not continue.
The next moment, Uchiha Fugaku's pupils rapidly widened, and he immediately expanded the range of his Susanoo to encompass the other ninjas of the Uchiha Clan.
In fact, a pair of wings even sprouted from the back of the Susanoo.
However, these wings were not meant to carry him into flight, but rather to fold inward and protect all the Uchiha ninjas.
Seeing Uchiha Fugaku's actions, Hiruzen Sarutobi was terrified in his heart!
He formed Hand Seals instantly!
"Barrier Team, quick!"
After Hiruzen Sarutobi formed his seals, the surrounding Barrier Team followed suit.
More than thirty Barrier Team Jōnin, alongside Hiruzen Sarutobi.
Rapidly constructed a massive barrier.
Just as the barrier formed, a Tailed Beast Bomb instantly descended.
Its terrifying might flattened the surrounding buildings into ruins.
When the power of the Tailed Beast Bomb dissipated, a colossal figure appeared amidst the dust and fog.
A gentle breeze swept by.
The dust cleared!
Kurama's violent and clamorous body appeared within everyone's line of sight.
At this moment, Hiruzen Sarutobi finally managed to see clearly the person atop Kurama-Uchiha Kazama!
To think it was this guy.
Hiruzen Sarutobi had an impression of Uchiha Kazama.
A monster of the Uchiha Clan.
His talent was immense!
His personality was hardworking!
Whether it was training, missions... or getting along with others.
He approached everything with a fervent zeal!
As long as Uchiha Kazama was on a mission, no one would ever worry about it failing.
Because they knew that with Uchiha Kazama around, the mission was practically already completed.
Back then, in the most chaotic region.
Uchiha Kazama, single-handedly and while carrying three severely wounded teammates, still slaughtered a hundred rogue ninjas all by himself.
Back then, inside Kumogakure.
Uchiha Kazama slashed out a path alone, safely escorting the mission target out from within.
Back then, when facing Danzo's assassination pursuit.
Even though Uchiha Kazama did not know the targets were Konoha's ninjas, he used just himself and a blade to slaughter all thirteen elite Root Jōnin.
Such deeds might seem slightly crazy on anyone else.
Yet, on Uchiha Kazama, they were as common as everyday meals.
Now, this madness was directed at the village!
It was not as though Hiruzen Sarutobi had never attempted to approach Uchiha Kazama.
Yet, every time he tried, Uchiha Kazama would dissolve the attempt amidst casual laughter and conversation.
Now, seeing Uchiha Kazama appear here, Hiruzen Sarutobi actually had a feeling that things ought to develop this way.
"Uchiha Kazama, was this coup d'état instigated by you!?"
"If you have any demands, state them now, and I will do my best to satisfy them!"
Hiruzen Sarutobi drew a deep breath.
Adjusting his emotions to their most peaceful state, he looked at the Uchiha Kazama before him and spoke slowly.
Uchiha Fugaku had either been sidelined or threatened, so the current leader of the Uchiha Clan must be the Uchiha Kazama right in front of him!
Hiruzen Sarutobi's thoughts raced rapidly; he could not let this battle continue any longer.
Otherwise, that scheming old fox Danzo...