The Kumogakure commander, who was using Earth Release: Earth Release technique, suddenly froze!
He felt an irresistible spatial force locking him firmly in place!
His prized Earth Release: Earth Release: Hiding Like a Mole Technique was nothing but a joke in front of his opponent!
He couldn't even blend into the underground!
The next second, his body was uncontrollably pulled from the ground by an invisible force, flying into the sky like a fish being pulled from the water.
Finally, he was slammed heavily at the feet of that purple god.
Uchiha Gen'yō's figure slowly descended from the head of Susanoo, landing in front of the Kumogakure commander who was already paralyzed with fear.
Tell me your name.
Gen'yō's voice was calm, yet it carried a powerful pressure that penetrated straight to the soul.
"I... I'm called... Dodai..."
The commander named Dodai's voice trembled so badly that he couldn't utter a single complete sentence.
"Very good, Dodai."
A "kind" smile appeared on Uchiha Gen'yō's face.
"Now, I'll ask, and you'll answer."
Who devised all the plans for this operation?
"It's... it's Lord Raikage... and Lord Killer B..."
What has Konoha given you?
"A... a defensive layout map of the Uchiha Sacred Land... and a... a Byakugan guide..."
Who was the person who gave you the map?
"I... I don't know... he was completely shrouded in a gray robe... only one eye was visible..."
Uchiha Gen'yō's eyes narrowed slightly.
Gray robe, one-eyed.
This image instantly reminded him of someone.
Shimura Danzō!
"Very good."
Gen'yō nodded in satisfaction.
He has received all the answers he wanted.
He was no longer interested in further details.
Because he has a more direct and efficient way.
He slowly reached out and placed his hand on the top of Dodai's head.
The golden runes on those evolving Eye of God glowed faintly.
A massive and irresistible spiritual force, like a flood bursting its banks, instantly overwhelmed Dodai's already fragile willpower!
No Genjutsu is needed.
No interrogation is needed.
Faced with absolute mental dominance, all of Dodai's memories and secrets were laid bare before Gen'yō, like a book exposed to the sunlight!
He witnessed the secret meeting taking place in the Raikage's Office.
He saw the grey-robed man's seductive words.
He saw Raikage A's face, a face filled with greed and tyranny.
The Root of Konoha, by Shimura Danzō.
That treacherous hand, hidden deep within the Shinobi World, could no longer hold back.
Uchiha Gen'yō slowly withdrew his hand.
The eyes of the Dodai who had been forcibly searched rolled back, and he collapsed to the ground like a boneless lump of mud, unconsciously spitting out white foam.
He didn't die, but he was completely rendered useless.
"Boss, how's it going?"
Obito Uchiha jumped down from mid-air, glanced at the miserable Dodai on the ground, and rubbed his hands together excitedly.
"Was it those bastards from Konoha who did this? Should I activate Kamui right now and throw a few Explosive Tag into the Hokage Building?"
"No rush."
Uchiha Gen'yō clapped his hands, his expression returning to its usual calm and serene state.
"I will take Danzo's life myself. Killing him now would only be helping Hiruzen Sarutobi."
He turned around and looked at the Kumogakure remnants groaning on the ground, as well as Raiga and fifteen other S-rank elite members of the Anbu, who were being dragged over like dead dogs by the Shadow Guard.
After that battle, of the more than 300 soldiers stationed at the Kumogakure border, less than 100 survived.
Moreover, almost everyone was injured and had no Chakra left.
" Lord Gen'yō, what should we do with these prisoners?"
Shisui Uchiha stepped forward, his tone icy and filled with killing intent.
"According to the rules of the Shinobi World, those who infiltrate to assassinate or plot to seize bloodlines shall be killed without mercy. I can have the Shadow Guard execute them on the spot immediately."
Upon hearing the word "execution," the surviving Kumogakure let out desperate sobs.
Raiga, held in Shisui's hand, trembled violently, but he didn't even have the strength to beg for mercy.
"Execution? That's too wasteful."
To everyone's surprise, Uchiha Gen'yō not only did not order the killing, but instead revealed a smile comparable to that of a ruthless capitalist.
" Shisui, you must remember, our Uchiha Clan is currently in the startup phase."
"No resource should be wasted."
Even a pile of garbage can create enormous economic value if placed in the right location.
Shisui was stunned. "What does Your Excellency mean?"
"These are the most elite ninjas of Kumogakure."
Gen'yō pointed at Raiga and the others, his eyes gleaming with the shrewdness of a businessman.
"Their minds are filled with the secret Ninjutsu of Kumogakure, and their bodies flow with powerful blood and energy tempered by Lightning Release."
"Even if they can't be used, they'd be top-notch labor for mining."
He turned to look at Akahoshi, who was still fiddling with the Akahoshi.
"Madam, do you think your grandfather Ōnoki, would be interested in this batch of ' Kumogakure specialties'?"
Akahoshi was still savoring the thrill of causing a scene when she heard those words, and she almost choked on her own saliva.
"My grandfather?"
She stared wide-eyed at her husband, her eyes like those of a monster.
"You mean... you're going to sell these Kumogakure prisoners to my grandfather?!"
"Otherwise what? Stay in my Uchiha Sacred Land and freeload?"
Gen'yō nodded as if it were a matter of course.
" Iwagakure and Kumogakure have been fighting for so many years, that old guy Ōnoki must be dreaming of getting the corpses of Kumogakure's core Anbu to study."
"Now that I'm giving him a living specimen, not only can I study the weaknesses of Lightning Release, but it can also serve as a priceless bargaining chip to blackmail Kumogakure in the future."
"Relay my orders!"
Gen'yō waved his hand, sealing the deal with a single blow.
" Shisui, seal all these nearly one hundred prisoners, including Raiga, with Chakra seals, and string them together with rope!"
" Obito, unleash Kamui and deliver the goods directly to Ōnoki's doorstep!"
"Tell that old fox that I'll give him a 20% discount on this batch of high-quality ' Kumogakure Piglets'."
"One price for ten large, high-quality Chakra mines!"
"If I lose even one stone, I'll sell these people to Konoha!"
Upon hearing this, the entire room fell into a deathly silence!
Obito swallowed hard, then gave a thumbs-up. "Boss... you're really dark-skinned."
Shisui gasped in shock. He could already foresee the terrifying storm that would rage across the entire Shinobi World when this group of Cloud Village Kumogakure, strung together like dumplings, appeared before the gates of Iwagakure!
When Raiga heard that he, the dignified deputy commander of the Kumogakure's Anbu, was to be sold off like a pig by the pound to his mortal enemy, the Tsuchikage!
He was so enraged that he spat out a mouthful of blood and fainted from anger.
Watching the prisoners being dragged away, Gen'yō's lips curled into a meaningful, cold smile.
" The Fourth Raikage dares to lay a finger on my Uchiha."
"This debt has only just begun."