"All the people who went with you are dead?" Shimura Danzo said, his words causing him to nearly cough up blood, his internal energy surging in frustration!
These ninjas were the elite of the Root, yet they hadn't even stirred the waters before they were wiped out?
It was painful for him to think about!
"Yes, they're all dead!" 03 nodded in frustration, his face pale and defeated.
He hadn't expected the Uchiha clan members to be so strong, especially when they worked together!
There were 20 elite Jonin, yet when facing the Uchiha clan's Jonin, they were crushed in defeat.
03 had truly witnessed the terror of the Uchiha clan's elite ninjas. No wonder they were famous on the battlefield. When a dozen Uchiha elite Jonin attacked together, they were completely unable to stop them.
"Damned Uchiha, damned..." Danzo felt dizzy in front of him. The elite of Root had been wiped out just like that!
It was like an explosion of anger!
He glared at 03 and continued asking, "Wasn't I asking you to delay them? How did the entire force get wiped out?"
Danzo couldn't believe it. The elite he sent out had been completely wiped out like this?
First, the hospital, and now the Police Force at the merchant association!
In such a short time, they had already lost over thirty of their top Root ninjas!
"At first, they were just stalling, neither side made a move," 03 coughed up some blood and continued, "But then someone suddenly asked about our identity. When I told them we weren't Konoha ninjas, they attacked immediately!"
At this point, 03's eyes still held a trace of fear. He didn't want to recall the battle that just took place.
Danzo nearly spat blood when he heard this!
The answer was they weren't from Konoha ninjas. It was the Police Force who asked. Who else would they attack if not you?
The best move was to remain silent. This way, the Police Force might hesitate and might not attack!
But 03 and the others made the worst choice!
It cost them twenty elite Jonin.
And they were the best of the best!
However, Danzo didn't know that even if 03 and the others had stayed quiet, Uchiha Kinya would have still acted. There would be no chance for ROOT to strike from behind.
A cold glint flashed in his eyes!
Can the Uchiha clan really be this lawless? Today, you will all face your end.
Heh, you never expected that the Uchiha clan's most powerful ninja have already joined Konoha.
As he spoke, he glanced at the Susano in the Uchiha clan's land. A slight smile appeared on his troubled face.
Most of ROOT's forces had already broken in, and with Itachi, a kage-level ninja, victory was still on his side. Even if the Uchiha in the Merchant Association were strong, they wouldn't be a match for the Susanoo!
I'm waiting for your end!
Sarutobi Eisuke listened to 03's story, and the light in his eyes kept shifting. At the same time, he gained more understanding of the Uchiha clan!
As expected of one of the founding clans of Konoha!
It was a good thing tonight was their clan's annihilation day. Otherwise, if the Uchiha clan grew too powerful, the Sarutobi clan might have been marginalized, even crushed by the Uchiha.
Especially after seeing Itachi's powerful abilities, the crisis felt even more real!
Just as Hokage-sama said, since the evil Uchiha cannot be controlled, they must be eradicated!
Uchiha Clan Grounds.
The battle and slaughter continued.
The ROOT ninjas, dozens of them, were completely consumed by bloodlust, attacking any Uchiha they encountered without hesitation! Everywhere, the air was thick with blood.
Some Uchiha civilians were startled awake and fled in all directions, while other Uchiha ninjas began to resist. They were gathered by Uchiha Shin to stand and fight!
However, these ninjas weren't from the Police Force—just ordinary ninjas, mostly Genin, with a few Chunin among them.
But for the sake of their families, for their clan, they stood at the front, blocking ROOT's bloodthirsty ninjas. Yet, at the forefront, Uchiha Shin fought bravely.
At this moment, Uchiha Shin watched his clan members fall one by one, his anger building and his killing intent intensifying.
Fighting alone against the two ROOT squad leaders, 01 and 02, his eyes filled with murderous intent. "You shouldn't lay a hand on innocent Uchiha!"
Had ROOT focused only on those planning the coup, like Fugaku, Shin might not have been so enraged.
But witnessing the relentless slaughter of his people, he could no longer suppress his killing intent. Snake-like tails emerged from his back, attacking the surrounding ninjas, with his primary focus on 01 and 02.
Caught off guard, 01 was knocked back by a snake tail, leaving a deep trench in the ground.
"Eight Branches Technique?" 01 frowned at the sight, curious about how the Uchiha could use such a technique.
After all, the Eight Branches Technique was most famously associated with the rogue ninja Orochimaru from Konoha!
Could it be that the Uchiha clan had some connection with this Konoha traitor?
But there was no time for such thoughts during the battle. In an instant, Uchiha Shin appeared in front of him, a long blade in hand, aiming straight for 01's chest.
01 swiftly dodged!
But it was still a little too late, as a deep wound was carved across his shoulder, and blood splattered!
"Not good, this person is really strong. 02, let's take him down together!" 01 said to 02, covering his wound.
Uchiha Shin was hard to handle, especially after the addition of the Eight Branches Technique, making it even more troublesome!
Even with 01 and 02 working together, they were still at a disadvantage!
The Uchiha clan's ninjas in the back had already engaged in battle with the elite ROOT members. Though they knew they were no match, they fought with everything they had to give their clan a slim chance!
The ones who rushed ahead were cut down, and the others charged forward again!
More and more people were dying!
The smell of blood grew stronger, and Uchiha Izumi, the little girl, was among the group!
In the heat of battle, watching her clansmen fall one by one, some of the Uchiha who hadn't unlocked their Sharingan opened their eyes in this battle. Some even skipped the first and second tomoe and unlocked the third tomoe right away!
As Genya had said, they weren't fighting for killing, but for protection!
Watching their family and clan fall, only those who awakened greater strength could protect their people and loved ones!
And so, the battle continued.
But even with their Sharingan unlocked, facing these dozens of elite ROOT shinobi was still overwhelming. However, they managed to stall the ROOT's progress into the clan's inner areas!
Especially Uchiha Izumi, who had unlocked her three tomoe Sharingan. She alone managed to hold off two elite ROOT jonin, though she had several new wounds, clearly on the brink of exhaustion. Yet, she gritted her teeth and kept going!
"Why hasn't Furin arrived yet?"
Uchiha Shin looked at his falling clansmen, his heart filled with anxiety.
If Furin's reinforcements didn't arrive soon, it seemed like... the entire clan might be wiped out here!
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