On the second day, the Fourth Uchiha Squadron assembled at Training Ground Three in Konoha. Uchiha Mei, a veteran strategist, adjusted the patrol routes and defense zones. The squads under Uchiha Yan, Uchiha En, and Uchiha Retsu formed a coordinated line, covering the main commercial district at the center.
Once the formations were finalized, each squad leader gathered their teams and issued their next assignment: the Land-Cleaning Mission.
The goal was clear—eliminate spies, disrupt enemy operatives, and remove problematic elements within the Uchiha's jurisdiction. Any captured suspects would either be imprisoned or expelled. To ensure swift response, three emergency squads were assigned, led by Uchiha Yo, Uchiha Rei, and Uchiha En.
As operations commenced, Uchiha Yang patrolled the central zone while Uchiha Hualuo conducted sweeps in his sector. Meanwhile, Uchiha Cha led routine patrols. Within hours, the district was in turmoil—opportunistic criminals attempted to flee into adjacent areas, only to be swiftly apprehended.
Listening to his subordinates report their captures, Uchiha Yang smirked. "Hmph… we've startled the rats. Time to set the next phase in motion."
He deliberately spread false intelligence—a spy with critical information was hiding within the three defense zones. This bait was intended for one person: Uchiha Hoshiya, an expert in genjutsu and infiltration, currently posing as an ordinary civilian.
Uchiha Yang knew the time was right. He signaled covertly to Uchiha Hoshiya—the second stage of the plan had begun.
The operation's objective was clear: lure the enemy into exposing themselves.
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The Chase Begins
Uchiha Hoshiya's eyes flickered. Tch… making me the bait again, all in the name of the 'Will of Fire.'
Muttering under his breath, he darted into a narrow alleyway, triggering immediate pursuit. Uchiha patrollers spotted the suspicious movement and gave chase. To further fuel the deception, he detonated explosive tags along his escape route—strategically damaging businesses owned by the Sarutobi, Shimura, and Mito clans.
"This must be the spy!" The pursuers immediately signaled reinforcements.
Real enemy agents lurking in the district saw this chaos and believed their operative had been exposed. If they intervened, they would fall right into the Uchiha's trap.
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Hiding in the Tea House
Uchiha Hoshiya was running out of options when a voice whispered from a nearby tea shop.
"Quickly—come inside."
He recognized the widowed shopkeeper and hesitated.
She smiled knowingly. "You don't have a choice. If you stay outside, you'll be captured."
Gritting his teeth, Uchiha Hoshiya stepped inside. The rich aroma of tea filled the air as the woman led him to a hidden compartment. When he entered, the floor gave way beneath him, dropping him into a concealed underground chamber.
The moment he landed, he felt cold steel against his throat—three masked figures stood before him, and a young boy, around eight or nine, observed from behind.
"You know the drill," one of the figures said. "Hand over the intel, and we'll give you a quick death. If Konoha captures you, you know what happens next."
Uchiha Hoshiya suppressed his irritation. He needed to stall.
Smirking, he replied, "You think I'm stupid enough to carry the real intel? Tell me where you're from, and maybe we can make a deal."
One of the enemy nin chuckled. "Hah… playing dumb? We're from Iwagakure. A hidden base like this? Only we can build something this deep without drawing attention. Now, where's the intel?"
After a pause, Hoshiya said, "It's in the sake shop three doors down from the commercial street. Hidden under a decorative wine jar."
The Iwa-nin sneered. "Do you think we're idiots?"
"I think you're wasting time."
The masked leader raised a kunai to finish the job—but in that moment, Hoshiya made his move.
"Katon: Karyūdan!" (Fire Release: Fire Dragon Bullet)
A blast of flames erupted towards the wooden trapdoor above, triggering a signal for the Uchiha strike team.
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The Uchiha Counterattack
The emergency response teams, led by Uchiha Yo, Uchiha Yan, and Uchiha Retsu, launched their assault the moment they saw the flames.
"Doton: Chidōkaku!" (Earth Release: Earth Moving Core)
Uchiha Yo's jutsu lifted the entire tea shop, exposing its underground foundation.
"Doton: Retsudo Tenshō!" (Earth Release: Earth Rend Palm)
Uchiha Yan's palm strike shattered the raised terrain, collapsing the underground chamber's walls.
Uchiha Hoshiya took this chance—he dashed toward his allies while Uchiha Retsu unleashed "Raiton: Ikazuchi Hakai!" (Lightning Release: Thunder Destruction), electrifying the ruins to neutralize survivors.
The woman—the widow—made a last-ditch attempt to assassinate a patrol member and flee, but she was cut down instantly.
Inside, two Iwa-nin were captured alive, while a third lay dead. The young boy was found killed with a clean stab to the heart—likely to ensure he wouldn't become a liability.
Uchiha Retsu smirked. "Ha! Take them all in."
Hoshiya exhaled sharply. Damn… that was close. Uchiha Yang set me up with this one.
As he was about to speak, Uchiha Yoshi grabbed him roughly and grinned.
"Haha! Running again? Not this time."
Before Hoshiya could protest, Uchiha Yan knocked him unconscious with a swift strike.
With the mission complete, the Uchiha forces marched back toward the Konoha Military Police Headquarters—victorious once more.