Naruto: The Fall of the Uchiha - Chapter 17
“Don’t be in such a hurry, the show has just begun!”
Shisui Uchiha, who had been prepared for this, placed a hand on Shisui’s trembling shoulder, a sly smile on his face.
“Shisui, what exactly are you planning?”
Shisui’s brows furrowed deeply. If not for his years of experience in the Anbu keeping him calm, he might have already rushed out of the Uchiha district.
But if he did that…
Shisui glanced at Shisui beside him, feeling the non-restrictive grip on his shoulder, and a strange sense of meaning arose within him.
He is a madman!
Inwardly bitter, Shisui closed his eyes, realizing this was all part of Shisui’s plan.
The increasingly powerful Uchiha would naturally lean towards an armed rebellion if he did nothing.
But if he rushed out to report to the Hokage, such a sudden move would give Shisui the perfect excuse to twist the narrative.
And right now, all the Uchiha elite are gathered here, while the outside world isn’t truly prepared.
No!
Regardless of who wins, this is different from the outcome Shisui wants.
“Shisui, do you really have to do this?”
Shisui’s voice quivered with a hint of desperation, his gaze pleading.
“What a pity, I thought I could save some trouble.”
Shisui sneered disdainfully, then gestured towards the stage with a smile.
“Relax, although I don’t mind fighting those fools now, it’s clearly not the right time yet…”
Sighing with mock resignation, Shisui muttered towards the dais.
“If only I were the clan leader!”
Hmm!
Shisui’s words brought relief and fear to Shisui’s heart.
That’s right!
As long as he didn’t rush out of the Uchiha district, Shisui wouldn’t have an excuse to manipulate the situation.
Even if the Uchiha’s strength increased and the radicals gained dominance, launching a coup wasn’t an overnight endeavor.
Moreover…
Fugaku Uchiha is still the clan leader. As the moderate faction leader, his failure to defect could significantly delay things.
With more preparation time, the Third Hokage would have better countermeasures.
Yes.
A spark of clarity flashed in Shisui’s eyes, calming his agitation. He needed to monitor the situation closely and report comprehensively afterward.
“Foolish Shisui!”
Shisui didn’t need to guess; Shisui’s thoughts were written all over his face, and he could not escape his notice.
Hmph!
Shisui snorted coldly, lamenting the difficulty of dealing with such a brute. He turned his gaze to the opposing Jonin on the stage.
“Hayama, Chiya, it’s up to you!”
“Yes!”
On the Jonin stage, Hayama Uchiha and Chiya Uchiha bowed towards Shisui, then swiftly retreated to opposite sides of the platform.
“Attention everyone!”
With a wave of his hand, Shisui pointed at the Jonin platform, where pairs of scarlet Sharingan eyes focused.
Light!
Blinding light!
A screeching sound!
It was like the cry of thousands of birds, shattering the silence of the grand arena.
What is that?
The Uchiha, including the elders and clan leader on the dais, watched the stage intently.
“Could it be?”
Initially puzzled, Shisui soon recognized the familiar technique, realizing what the two on stage were doing.
“Bird, Hare, Monkey, Chi~dori!”
“Ra~sen~gan!”
In an instant, a chakra sphere formed in Chiya Uchiha’s hand propelled forward like a rocket.
On the opposite side, Hayama Uchiha’s right hand crackled with gathering lightning chakra, resembling the chirping of a thousand birds.
As Chiya moved, Hayama charged, his eyes filled with excitement and determination.
Boom!
As Rasengan and Chidori collided, the experienced Jonin immediately withdrew without hesitation.
Ting! Ting! Ting!
Six shuriken clashed in mid-air, their metallic clangs echoing as sparks flew, the shuriken falling to the ground.
Uchiha Throwing Technique!
This unique throwing technique requires the Sharingan, unlike the standard market versions. Regular Jonin needed to handle it carefully.
But in this elite Jonin duel, it was merely a probing attack.
“Uchiha Style: Whirlwind Sword.”
“Uchiha Style: Flame Dance.”
Reappearing on the platform, Hayama and Chiya’s feint was a mere distraction, the actual kill hidden in the wind and flames beneath their kunai.
Ting! Ting! Ting!
Sparks flew as Hayama and Chiya’s silhouettes flashed across the platform. Despite the deadly battle, their movements were beautiful and elegant.
In moments, Hayama and Chiya flawlessly displayed the intricate combat skills of the Uchiha.
The intense, brilliant opening battle ignited the Uchiha’s blood, awakening their inherent love for combat.
The initial Rasengan and Chidori by Hayama and Chiya left a deep impression on every Uchiha present.
“That’s the Fourth Hokage’s Rasengan and Hatake Kakashi’s Chidori…”
Shisui was shocked, understanding the significance of these techniques for the Uchiha.
The village is in danger!
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