Uchiha Takyū watched the guard ninja run inside. He no longer dared to stay here-not even in the Uchiha Clan Compound. Before the news could spread, he immediately headed for the place he had agreed on with Root to ask Shimura Danzō to spare his life.
Meanwhile, in the dungeon, the guard ninja saw that the Second Elder was unharmed and heard that Uchiha Takyū had betrayed the Uchiha and sided with Shimura Danzō. Sensing that something serious had happened, he hurried without pause to the Uchiha Clan Head's residence to report the matter to Uchiha Tianchang.
When Uchiha Takyū reached the agreed meeting place, he saw Gray Fox step out of the shadows.
"Did you bring the information?" Gray Fox asked.
"That old bastard Uchiha Chihuo refused to tell me the truth. He even shouted and drew the guards over, so I had no choice but to retreat," Uchiha Takyū said anxiously.
"Useless trash! You couldn't even handle this simple task. What use is there in keeping you?" Gray Fox was furious that Uchiha Takyū had failed his mission.
"For the sake of all the times I risked my life to pass information to you, please save me. Or you could send me out of Konoha." Frightened, Uchiha Takyū hurriedly dropped to one knee.
"Get up. Go to the Root Base. Lord Danzo will settle this matter for you," Gray Fox told Uchiha Takyū, his tone suddenly turning calm.
Overjoyed by Gray Fox's words, Uchiha Takyū immediately thanked him and turned to run toward the Root Base. But the instant he turned, half a blade emerged from his chest. Uchiha Takyū stared in disbelief at the blade protruding from his chest. Behind him stood Gray Fox, his hand gripping the hilt. Clearly, Gray Fox had stabbed him. Then he