Naruto: The Fall of the Uchiha - Chapter 64
“Kill them all!”
Just as everyone was still in shock from the bold statements they had just heard, Uchiha Jin’s words, filled with killing intent, resounded throughout the venue.
In that instant.
The previously conflicted, agitated, or inexplicably furious crowd felt as if a bucket of ice water had been poured over their hearts on a hot summer day.
Clang! Clang! Clang!
With a subconscious draw of kunai, the sound of metal clashing echoed through the hall.
The Uchiha ninja, though slightly confused, were also extremely excited. Dangerous blood-red light flickered continuously in their eyes.
At the forefront of the Uchiha ninja, Uchiha Fugaku and Uchiha Shisui stood stiffly, their faces displaying killing intent, but the twitching corners of their mouths revealed their complicated emotions.
“Jin…”
Under the watchful eyes of Hiruzen Sarutobi and his Hokage forces, Fugaku, despite the cold killing intent in the air, quietly moved next to Uchiha Jin and spoke softly.
Although no other words were exchanged, it was clear what Fugaku meant.
They had just declared ‘listening to orders, not decrees,’ theoretically meaning the Uchiha still acknowledged Konoha’s existence and would follow its rules independently until a new Hokage was elected…
So why were they suddenly ready to fight?
As Fugaku made his move, the astonished Hiruzen Sarutobi, the conflicted Kakashi, the enraged Hiashi Hyuga, and even the high-ranking members like Homura Mitokado and Koharu Utatane, all focused intently on Uchiha Jin’s response.
Was it just a glare…
Ready to go all out already?
“What’s going on?”
Just as Uchiha Jin dismissed his Susanoo and returned to the ground, he found the atmosphere had dramatically shifted.
Did I go too far?
But if it was too far, so be it. Uchiha Jin believed in one principle now.
That is, if the enemy hasn’t been pushed to the limit, keep pushing… If they explode, deal with it then.
So…
“Yuhara, Tonan, why aren’t you moving?”
Thinking his comrades were hesitating again, Uchiha Jin was about to scold them when he noticed the killing intent from Hiruzen Sarutobi’s side growing colder.
Ready to fight?
Boom!
Uchiha Jin drew his kunai, pointing it at the wary Hiruzen Sarutobi and roared.
“Hiruzen Sarutobi, are you still trying to protect these ‘Root’ remnants?”
Hiruzen Sarutobi: (??)?
Hiashi Hyuga: (??)?
Kakashi: (??)?
Fugaku, Shisui: (??)?
All the high-ranking ninja: (??)?
“Yes!”
Yuhara and Tonan, finally reacting, felt both joy and regret as they decisively turned towards the ‘Root’ remnants.
“Before the Fifth Hokage is confirmed, anyone who dares violate Konoha’s laws will be severely punished by the Uchiha clan and the Police Force!”
Uchiha Jin’s cold gaze once again swept across the high-ranking ninja, finally landing on Hiruzen Sarutobi, and then without turning back, he continued to order.
“Bloody battle!”
“Regardless of their previous identities, anyone who dares attack my Uchiha clan must pay a blood price!”
“Let’s see who dares to stop us!”
Hearing this, Yuhara no longer hesitated, walking slowly towards Aburame Ryoma, his blood-red eyes emitting a terrifying power, and then he coldly spoke.
“Come!”
Seeing this, Tonan also confronted a powerful Root ninja, quietly preparing his hand signs.
In an instant…
Under the watchful eyes of the Konoha ninja, another chaotic yet orderly battle began. Explosions and bloodshed once again demonstrated the cruelty of war.
“Jin…”
Uchiha Fugaku’s expression was the most complex. He didn’t understand why they chose such methods despite having the upper hand. Root members were notoriously tough opponents.
Upon hearing this, Uchiha Jin’s eyes remained calm, his tone cold and indifferent.
“If they can’t handle these severely weakened Root members, they don’t deserve to be called Uchiha. More importantly…”
Uchiha Jin turned his head towards Hiruzen Sarutobi with a murderous smile and spoke softly to Fugaku and Shisui.
“Let them understand the consequences of opposing the Uchiha!”
……
The battle continued in an orderly fashion. Despite the severe losses Root had suffered in previous encounters, their combat strength, enhanced by Danzo’s brainwashing, was still formidable.
However, Uchiha Jin’s thoughts were no longer on the battle. He was silently reflecting on the gains and losses of the past two days.
Yes!
Successfully eliminating that eyesore, Danzo!
The grave threat to his beloved grandson, Uchiha Shisui, was finally resolved…
And using this incident as an excuse, he planted seeds of discord among Hiruzen Sarutobi and the various ninja clans of Konoha. For the foreseeable future, no one would dare openly face the Uchiha’s blade!
As for the Uchiha…
Despite the advantage, some casualties were inevitable, but overall strength wasn’t significantly affected.
From today onwards, even the most politically naive Uchiha should realize how dire the relationship with the village has become.
No further effort was needed from Uchiha Jin. The Uchiha, filled with honor and fighting spirit, would naturally rise to the occasion, sparing him the effort of rallying them.
The only regret was…
Itachi… that filial son hadn’t awakened the Mangekyo Sharingan!
Your beloved Shisui died right before your eyes, so why not a desperate breakthrough…
Uchiha Jin glanced at Itachi, lying like a dead dog next to Shisui. Since discovering Shisui’s death, Itachi seemed soulless.
Even when Danzo attempted to steal Shisui’s body, Itachi remained in a state of collapse…
Where’s your rage? Your explosion! Worthless…
Given Uchiha Jin’s current state, an ordinary Mangekyo Sharingan was no longer a threat.
Instead, he felt like he lost a valuable turkey from his farm, leaving him inexplicably heartbroken.
Should I try some tough love?
As Uchiha Jin pondered how to minimize his losses, he suddenly sensed a strange fluctuation in Itachi’s chakra.
Uchiha Itachi, who had been lying motionless, had somehow sat up, his Sharingan staring blankly at the Uchiha ninja fighting the Root remnants.
The blood-red tomoe slowly rotated, their boundaries blurring, resembling three interconnected blades…
Another pair of Mangekyo Sharingan!
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