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Chapter 521: The Official 'Truth'!
Chapter 521: The Official 'Truth'!
The raging flames engulfed the surroundings.
The purple fire seemed like an inferno from hell, burning fiercely even amidst the ruins.
What was more astonishing was that these flames had no heat at all. Instead of raising the ambient temperature, they made the air colder.
Within the purple sea of fire, two semi-transparent, ten-meter-tall skeletal giants, one purple and the other red, stood in opposition, their upper bodies facing each other.
It was the red skeletal giant that had just blocked the purple flames from striking, preventing them from touching anyone.
"I didn't expect you to have these eyes too!"
Itachi calmly observed the figure standing amidst the flames, unmoving.
He actually harbored some hatred and disdain for his father, which was why he had often defied him in the past.
Especially after obtaining these eyes, he felt that the Uchiha clan constantly boasted about being a 'noble family', but they were not truly worthy of such a title.
Unexpectedly, the opponent also possessed a pair of eyes.
At this moment, Sarutobi Hiruzen, Danzo, Konan, Mizukage Gen, Nara Shikaku, and others arrived just in time to witness the confrontation between the two transparent giants.
"What are those?"
Nara Shikaku muttered to himself.
Even as the strategist of Konoha, he had never seen anything like this before and had no knowledge of the Sharingan, let alone the Mangekyou Sharingan.
After all, this information was the village's top secret.
"This is a Dojutsu that can only be used after the Sharingan evolves into the Mangekyou Sharingan!"
"Susanoo!"
"Ordinary ninjutsu and attacks are ineffective against it. It is the Uchiha clan's ultimate power!"
After exchanging glances, Sarutobi Hiruzen and Mizukage Gen began to explain the situation to the clan leaders who had followed them.
Of course, they weren't explaining it for themselves but for the Shinobi clan leaders who had accompanied them.
Leaders of the Ino-Shika-Cho, Inuzuka, Hyuga, and Aburame clans, all affiliated with the Hokage, were present.
They had hesitated to rush in earlier, so they had followed Sarutobi Hiruzen inside, and as for their clan members, they would decide whether to bring them in based on the situation.
After hearing the explanation, the clan leaders' hearts sank.
The Sharingan alone was already enviable and jealousy-inducing, but now they learned that there was also a 'Mangekyou' form, which made them even more envious to the point of feeling like their jealousy was tearing them apart.
The Uchiha clan must die! If the Uchihas didn't perish, they wouldn't stand a chance.
This thought was shared by all the Shinobi clan leaders, and seeing the 'Sarutobi Army' had temporarily suppressed their dissatisfaction.
Yes, upon entering the Sarutobi clan territory and seeing the numerous Sarutobi ninjas, their hearts were filled with anger.
The Sarutobi clan was being unreasonable.
They had forced their private army to the front lines with the Fire Will and the village's safety, but their private army remained in Konoha. Who could tolerate this?
However, after learning about the Uchiha clan's formidable power, they felt that they could tolerate it for a while.
"Hokage-sama, what exactly happened tonight?"
Nara Shikaku suddenly asked Sarutobi Hiruzen, his hand resting on Akimichi Choza.
This question held a deeper meaning.
The explosions in the Uchiha compound, the Root Division's blockade, and the ANBU's presence throughout the village were all indications of the complex situation that night. All the Shinobi clans had remained within their territories, not daring to move.
If it weren't for the Sarutobi clan's predicament, they would never have taken action.
But with the Sarutobi clan in trouble, these Hokage-affiliated Shinobi clans naturally rushed to their aid.
They might not remember who came to their aid, but they would surely record those who didn't in their little notebooks.
Nara Shikaku's question was, in fact, a request for an 'official explanation'.
In other words, regardless of how Sarutobi Hiruzen explained the situation, it would become the only 'truth' they would all accept.
Did the truth matter?
It didn't matter at all! What mattered was whether these Shinobi clans would acknowledge it.
"The Uchiha clan experienced internal strife, and Uchiha Itachi slaughtered the entire clan, leaving only Uchiha Sasuke as an orphan, whom I rescued. The Uchiha clan is now pursuing Uchiha Fugaku."
Sarutobi Hiruzen calmly stated the 'truth'.
After all, he wasn't lying, and his words were solid and unassailable, not fearing anyone's scrutiny.
As for the selective omission of the Root Division's actions and Itachi's prior communication with him, that was insignificant.
"I see. I think the village should block the news and surround and kill Uchiha Itachi. What do you think, Hokage-sama?"
Nara Shikaku sighed softly.
He sighed for the Uchiha clan, a noble family, and also felt relieved that such a powerful competitor was no more.
The Rivals!
The Uchiha Clan's control over the village's resources naturally led to competition with other Shinobi Clans, resulting in covert conflicts. Now, with the Uchiha's dominance, there's no need for competition anymore.
It's fair to say that the Konoha F4 are truly incompetent, unable to find new resources, forcing the Shinobi Clans into an intense rivalry.
But the clans can't afford to slack off.
The cost of training Shinobis is incredibly high.
Whether it's medicinal ingredients or ninja tools, everything requires a massive amount of resources. If they don't compete for these resources, they can only watch their clans decline.
"Yeah, I never thought the Uchiha Clan would face such a situation!"
Inuzuka Hana nodded in agreement, but her face was grim.
After all, if the Hokage Faction can use such methods against the Uchiha today, who knows if they'll use them against others in the future.
A three-foot-thick ice doesn't form in a day! Since Sarutobi Hiruzen's rise to power, the other Shinobi Clans have never truly acknowledged him.
His abilities are focused on 'internal conflicts,' which explains why they excel in civil wars but are inept in external ones.
The other clan leaders naturally voiced their opinions, and the matter for the evening was settled.
At that moment, two 'Gundam' mechs began to clash.
Uchiha Ketsu had tried multiple times to lure his opponent away to avoid causing destruction in Sarutobi Clan Territory.
But Uchiha Fuyuki seemed determined to fight here, and his rigid expression and dazed eyes were noticeable.
Boom! Boom!
Each attack from both sides was terrifying, no less powerful than a high-level ninjutsu.
The sturdy ground was no stronger than tofu against the two massive half-skeleton giants.
This display also made it clear why the Uchiha Clan made the Hokage Faction so wary.
They were truly formidable! With the Mangekyo Sharingan, their strength started at the Shadow Level, and with two S-rank effects and the Susanoo, an ultra-S-rank ability, they were a force to be reckoned with.
It's no wonder the Uchiha Clan inspired jealousy.
Just like now, Hyuga Shosuke, the new leader of the Hyuga Clan, couldn't hide the envy in his eyes.
The Byakugan is on par with the Sharingan!
But the gap in strength is a bit too heartbreaking.
"Should we make our move now?"
Nara Shikaku spoke for everyone.
With the Hokage present, he wouldn't dare take the initiative.
"...We'll wait until they settle their fight before we intervene!"
Sarutobi Hiruzen gave the order.
This order didn't surprise anyone.
Although they didn't know the full story, they understood there was a problem.
Otherwise, it would be a pipe dream for Uchiha Ketsu to think he could destroy the Uchiha Clan single-handedly.
They chose to keep their silence, and they would keep the secret.
A ninja who can't keep secrets might as well be six feet under.
And so, the following bizarre scene unfolded.
Two Uchiha Clan members fought in the Sarutobi Clan Territory, a 'father-son battle,' with the village's upper echelon and Shinobi Clan leaders as spectators.
As for the Sarutobi Clan's ninjas, they didn't need to intervene at this point.
In the midst of purple flames! Ketsu covered his eye with his right hand, blood flowing from it.
The Mangekyo Sharingan can't be used recklessly.
And he's only in his teens; his body can't handle the strain of these eyes.
On the other hand, Uchiha Fuyuki was in much better shape, as he was in the prime of his life.
So, Ketsu had to decide whether to retreat.
He couldn't afford to die here.
If he did, he wouldn't be able to bear the 'blame' for destroying the Uchiha Clan.
In other words, he needed to save his strength for escape.
"Let me test my own capacity!"
Ketsu's amplified voice reached everyone's ears.
In other words, he was publicly taking the fall, and he even provided the reason.
Testing his capacity!
This reason, when applied to the Uchiha Clan, was entirely normal, given their notorious reputation for madness.
Whoosh!
A massive amount of chakra covered the half-skeleton giant, forming meridians, flesh, and a chakra-infused outer layer.
Simultaneously, his size increased by several meters, surpassing ten meters in height.
The Second Form! Ketsu's genius was evident as he had already reached this level.
Next, it was time to settle the battle.
Regardless of the outcome, he would retreat immediately.
(End of Chapter)
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