Chapter 73: Everyone, it's time to set off (ten thousand words, please update)

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh—

Seeing these kunai flying toward him, Yuzhi also moved instantly.

The kunai in his hand turned into a blur, swiftly flicking each of those kunai away, and his peripheral vision was also observing everyone.

Tonight, anyone who appears here, he intends to let none of them go.

That's why he immediately activated his Mangekyou Sharingan, with no intention of holding back!

Clang, clang, clang—

The sharp, piercing sound of kunai colliding continuously echoed in the room; when he cleared away all the kunai, he immediately surged forward.

Although it's a pity he didn't get intel from these guard ninjas, he still understood the principle that overwhelming force defeats tenfold skill.

The only one to watch out for is Uchiha Fugaku, and tonight's biggest trouble and opponent is none other than this clan leader!

"Attack, protect the elders and clan leader, take down this rebel!"

No command was needed; as soon as they saw Yuzhi rush over, they immediately launched an attack at him.

But they were also a bit nervous; as the elders' guard ninjas, they had also heard of the clan's legendary eyes.

Even though they were afraid, they still had to grit their teeth and go forward!

"Too slow!"

Seeing the ninja sword sweeping toward him, Yuzhi avoided it with just a sideways shift.

As the other ninjas' attacks came, the kunai in his hand pierced straight through that ninja's chest!

"I'll borrow your ninja sword for a moment."

He casually picked up that ninja's sword, then with a light turn dodged another ninja's attack.

In the moment he dodged, the ninja sword silently sliced across that ninja's abdomen, blood pouring out!

But that ninja hadn't fallen yet; Yuzhi's ninja sword flashed quickly, and another ninja had his throat slit by him.

In just a few breaths, the bloody smell inside the shrine began to grow stronger.

His eyes constantly scanned quickly; he had nearly everyone's movement trajectories clear in his mind

Moreover, his left eye was slowly rotating, a special power continually spreading across his body!

"I didn't expect that God's Direct's power applied to taijutsu would work so well"

At the moment the battle began, Yuzhi had already used a pupil technique.

If it weren't to deal with Uchiha Fugaku, he would probably have already activated Sage Mode!

When the effect of God's Direct is applied to taijutsu, it stacks with the level difference of the Sharingan.

And because the space is limited, nobody dares to lightly use ninjutsu.

The effect Yuzhi is producing right now can practically be called a slaughter!

Even though these guard ninjas all possess Sharingan, and their combat skills are not weak.

But facing Yuzhi, they didn't even dare to meet his gaze, and Yuzhi's speed is already lightning-fast, now even more absurd.

Furthermore, Yuzhi's power has also increased; even though each of his moves looks light and agile.

But once they land on a person, they are all deadly heavy injuries.

Especially from the habit formed on the battlefield, he completely aims for vital points!

"I never expected to see those eyes again at a time like this."

"Damn it, the eyes are mismatched, the perception is far too lacking, and this brat is too fast!"

"They don't dare to look at this brat's eyes; the influence is too great."

"Quickly think of a way to call for reinforcements; we can't let this rebel continue to run rampant."

Seeing this, those elders were all gritting their teeth.

After all, these guard ninjas are the clan's elite, carefully cultivated by them.

Now these people are being slaughtered by Yuzhi; how can they accept this?

Moreover, Yuzhi's position blocks the door, making it impossible for them to get out.

Watching Yuzhi's figure, like a butterfly weaving through flowers, their inner fear kept rising.

Although times have changed and the elders' positions keep shifting, there are still some old-timers among them.

These old-timers have witnessed the power of Madara Uchiha; even after so many years, they cannot forget it.

And looking at Yuzhi now, for some reason they all simultaneously thought of the former Madara!

"This is not what I thought."

Uzhibo ChaNa also couldn't help but murmur softly, he already felt Yuzhi's talent was high, so he had the idea of cultivating a bond with Yuzhi.

In order to test this, to see whether Yuzhi has a chance to obtain the power of the Mangekyou Sharingan.

Now it looks like his original judgment was completely correct; Yuzhi indeed has talent!

But, why does this brat now possess those eyes?

"Could it be, BaDai he."

Suddenly, Uzhibo ChaNa thought of that guy Uzhibo BaDai.

Yuzhi had once said he was attacked by BaDai, but later BaDai retreated.

After BaDai went missing, he hadn't not suspected Yuzhi; he just thought Yuzhi lacked that ability.

Now it seems he was wrong, and he even wonders whether BaDai did something to make Yuzhi awaken his eyes.

And because he knew BaDai's identity, is that why he took revenge here?

"Ah!"

However, as he was thinking, another guard ninja let out a wail, his chest already pinned with a kunai.

Yuzhi glanced coldly at that ninja, his figure moved again.

Only a few guard ninjas remain now; his efficiency is outrageously high.

"Enough, stop!"

But at that moment, Uchiha Fugaku roared.

He rose to his feet, his eyes turning a deep crimson, his gaze fixed dead on Yuzhi.

"Yuzhi, you've gone too far; these are your own clan members!"

But his words seemed to have no effect; Yuzhi's speed remained, and he rushed toward the few remaining guard ninjas.

The Ninja Sword whirled rapidly in his hand; even though these few could barely hold their blades and hadn't fled, they were still doing their duty.

Nevertheless, his actions completely enraged Uchiha Fugaku.

"I've told you, stop!"

Suddenly, Uchiha Fugaku sprang up, the Three Tomoe in his blood‑red eyes beginning to spin rapidly.

In an instant, his eyes transformed into a complex‑patterned Mangekyou Sharingan!

"Lord Clan Leader?"

These elders had long retreated to the innermost area because of the sudden battle, and now they all witnessed Uchiha Fugaku's transformation.

Their expressions at that moment were especially striking; they truly hadn't expected that this somewhat 'incompetent' Clan Leader could hide such depth.

"What on earth is happening?"

Especially Uzhibo ChaNa, who was probably the most moved at this moment.

Uchiha Fugaku, in his eyes, was merely an incompetent Clan Leader, and Yuzhi was just a talented subordinate.

Yet both of them concealed such power; what on earth is happening to this world?

"Can't hold back any longer?"

Yuzhi also sensed Uchiha Fugaku's terrifying aura spreading, and he subtly adjusted his own state.

Maintaining a state ready to activate Sage Mode at any moment, he completely ignored Uchiha Fugaku.

Buzz—

The blade flashed brilliantly, a series of light chimes rang in the air, blood spattered everywhere, and the few remaining guard ninjas fell beneath his sword!

At that instant, Yuzhi's figure flickered, and he surged like a phantom straight toward an elder standing at the outermost edge.

"Damn it!"

Uchiha Fugaku and the elder both turned pale; Uchiha Fugaku rushed out quickly, trying to stop Yuzhi's rampage.

"Ah!"

However, Yuzhi's speed was clearly faster than he imagined; in the blink of an eye the elder was splattered with blood on the spot!

At that moment, a chilling dread reached its peak in the hearts of all the elders.

Although they had mentally prepared themselves, actually seeing Yuzhi strike without hesitation was something else.

That feeling was completely different—

Tonight the moon shone brightly and stars were sparse, and the October autumn wind kept blowing.

In the forest on the family's rear mountain, Itachi Uchiha gathered the scattered Kunai and then headed toward his home.

Although he was still young, it was because of Uchiha Fugaku's strict demands.

Moreover, having already been on the battlefield and witnessed war's cruelty, he set high standards for himself.

After all, he didn't want to disappoint his father; at least for now, that's what he thought.

"Today's training seems a bit late,"

Glancing at the sky, Itachi Uchiha frowned, but soon shook his head.

"But it's okay; Father seems to be attending the clan meeting tonight, so being a bit later isn't a problem."

Itachi had no interest in the clan meeting, because he had recently encountered something.

And that incident caused a transformation within him.

Since returning from the battlefield, he had been pondering the meaning of life.

But Orochimaru told him: there is no meaning at all!

A meaningless life gave him a crazy idea, yet when he actually leapt off a cliff and was awakened by a crow, he seemed to understand something.

Life is meaningful; no one wants to die.

Perhaps because of this, he began to especially loathe war, since war always snatches countless lives.

With such a seed in his heart, even though it hadn't sprouted, he already had many different thoughts.

He just didn't tell his parents about this, because he kept his father's words in mind.

"You must learn to think for yourself."

He buried these matters in his heart; he would devise his own answer!

"Hm?"

Suddenly, as Itachi Uchiha walked, he suddenly noticed some movement in the distance.

"That way looks like Nan'ga Shrine; the clan meeting seems to be held there?"

Itachi Uchiha halted, thought for a moment, then headed toward a nearby hill.

The shrine is a family stronghold, especially now that the clan meeting is in session; even as the Clan Leader's son, he cannot approach without permission.

"W-what is this?"

However, when he reached the hill and looked down at the distant shrine, he was completely stunned. —

"Who on earth are you, and why are you doing this?"

Outside the shrine, Hikari's eyes were blood‑red as they stared at the few remaining Uchiha ninjas before them.

Under the moonlight, her eyes, marked with strange patterns, looked terribly eerie.

The surviving Uchiha Clan ninjas were already trembling with fear; they were completely stunned by Hikari.

Hikari looks somewhat frail and also young, but she possesses a strength that completely contradicts her appearance.

Her taijutsu is extraordinary, her eyes are especially eerie, and her genjutsu leaves everyone unable to comprehend!

Anyone who makes eye contact with her at that moment is instantly crushed without any resistance.

Even from afar, if anyone dares to fire a signal flare for help, or attempts to use a ninjutsu to attract others' attention,

they will immediately fall under the control of her genjutsu, even dying within it!

They were on guard duty, so of course they didn't bring any explosive tags.

"Who on earth is this person, and what kind of power is this?!"

Compared with these people's fear and trembling, Hikari remains unusually calm, though she also feels some discomfort in her eyes.

After all, to ensure Yuzhi's mission proceeds smoothly, she does not limit her use of the Mangekyou Sharingan ability.

Moreover, tonight is revenge, and she will hold nothing back!

"I'm just a revenger, that's all."

Hikari said calmly, and the Mangekyou Sharingan in her eyes began to spin again.

She must continue to increase her speed, because she's not sure what's happening on Yuzhi's side.

Boom—

Then, at that moment, a violent roar suddenly erupted, and flames burst from within the Nan'ga Shrine, shooting straight into the sky.

Watching the fierce flames, Hikari tilted her head slightly.

She seemed to recall someone saying that tonight they should act low‑key—

"I told you to stop, didn't you hear me?"

Looking at the elder lying in a pool of blood, eyes still wide open as if refusing to close in death.

Uchiha Fugaku halted, his complexion turning even more sullen.

That anger, as solid as matter, was now locked tightly onto Yuzhi.

As Clan Leader, having his own clan members killed before his eyes, this had exceeded his limit of endurance!

"Of course I heard it."

Yuzhi also paused briefly, watching Uchiha Fugaku; he suddenly gave a faint smile, and his next words instantly changed everyone's expressions.

"But Clan Leader, isn't everything I've done exactly what you wanted?"

Uchiha Fugaku's wishes?

The elders, upon hearing this, turned even paler in an instant, and involuntarily began to scatter slightly.

The situation made perfect sense, because they clearly remembered how they had treated this Clan Leader before.

Moreover, this Clan Leader had met Yuzhi several times, making it hard to say whether there's something else involved!

"Don't listen to his nonsense!"

Uchiha Fugaku's complexion turned black; Yuzhi's rambling was truly deadly.

"How could I possibly be despicable!"

Before Uchiha Fugaku finished speaking, he saw Yuzhi suddenly accelerate; the Ninja Sword in his hand flashed with cold light, and in an instant slashed toward his throat!

Such a sudden assault angered Uchiha Fugaku, yet it also gave him a slight sense of relief.

Yuzhi struck him, meaning they were not allies, though he was still pondering Yuzhi's earlier words.

Nevertheless, his reaction speed was also extremely fast; under the gaze of the Mangekyou Sharingan, he saw Yuzhi's attack trajectory clearly.

Even though he couldn't match the speed, he still deftly sidestepped Yuzhi's strike.

At the same time, a Kunai materialized quickly in his hand, thrusting hard toward Yuzhi's chest.

Uchiha Fugaku could see Yuzhi's movement path clearly, and likewise Yuzhi could see his path distinctly.

At the moment the Kunai was about to hit Yuzhi, he quickly sidestepped and then, in the flow, reached for Uchiha Fugaku's wrist.

Simultaneously, his right‑hand Ninja Sword suddenly veered at a strange angle.

The blade did not head toward Uchiha Fugaku, but instead struck a nearby elder!

"Damn you."

The elder's complexion changed drastically, but he had once been a renowned ninja.

Even though he was old, his former skills were not easily forgotten; he instinctively adopted the optimal defensive stance.

Yet just as he set his stance, Yuzhi's Ninja Sword had already slashed across his throat!

Even with the Mangekyou Sharingan, Uchiha Fugaku couldn't keep up with Yuzhi's speed; he relied solely on insight to anticipate in advance.

Three Tomoe, however, lacks such insight.

After landing a hit, Yuzhi accelerated again, charging into the group of elders.

The clash was brief, yet he also observed the Clan Leader's speed.

"Even without using the Divine Direct Technique, he can't keep up with me, and since he dares not use ninjutsu, I won't hold back!"

Having been tempered by battlefield experience, Yuzhi knows exactly how to beat a drowning dog, and now is the perfect moment.

Although perhaps after his own "reminder," Uchiha Fugaku also considered using Yuzhi to kill these elders.

But that's a good thing; he can become even more reckless!

In an instant, Yuzhi's blade pivoted, targeting another elder.

"Run!"

Given the massive gap in Sharingan and the disparity in physical capabilities, these elders simply couldn't block any of Yuzhi's attacks.

Even if they fought with all their might, the result was still inferior to that of the guard ninjas!

At that moment they were utterly hopeless; they were no longer the lofty elders of everyday life, but merely a flock of lambs awaiting slaughter.

Even Uchiha ChaNa, now pale, oddly does not move, just standing still watching all this.

Apart from him, the pigeon‑faction elder Uchiha JiuXin also does not move; even though his face looks terrible, he does not scatter and flee like the others.

The wailing cries never cease, echoing with the sounds outside the shrine; before long only four people remain alive inside the shrine, the rest all fell into pools of blood.

"Both of you may stop your performance."

Just as Yuzhi's blade turned, ready to finish these two off, Uchiha ChaNa suddenly whispered.

He has already closed his Sharingan, and the Uchiha JiuXin beside him has done the same.

Winner becomes king, loser becomes bandit; the two of them both know exactly what fate awaits them.

In their view, facing a double encirclement of Mangekyou Sharingan, they have no chance at all!

Yet their eyes also carry some regret and resentment; they regret not seeing through these two, and resent their current fate!

Yuzhi hears this, and at the same time glances at the now‑stopped Uchiha Fugaku behind him, and he simply halts as well.

The battle does not last long, but he has been continuously using eye techniques to amplify himself.

Even though the amplification is not strong, the drain on him is considerable; the Mangekyou Sharingan's consumption is no joke!

If he can ease it a bit, he is naturally willing.

However, what those two said makes him somewhat displeased.

"You are too self‑righteous, and think too highly of yourselves."

Yuzhi gently shakes his head, looking at Uchiha Fugaku with a hint of amusement.

"I and this Clan Leader are truly not of the same path; he is merely acting on a whim."

Honestly, I am really disappointed; since I arrived here, you have constantly been suspicious, even now the same.

Under your leadership, the clan is the same; both of you overestimate yourselves, never considering whether you have any problems.

And our Clan Leader has strength but lacks courage, keeping the clan in a state of internal strife from start to finish.

Such a clan has no future, or rather, under the leadership of you insects, how could the clan possibly have a future?

Yuzhi's words amount to scolding all three, yet the three are at this moment speechless.

They have been pondering the reason for Yuzhi's rebellion for a long time, but never expected such a result!

The words he said before were actually true?

"It's time to set off."

Yuzhi hears the sound outside the shrine growing fainter; he knows Hikari is about to end the battle.

Then he cannot fall behind, and now he has recovered a lot, so he can continue!

"The Clan Leader and the elders disagree, and because of Uchiha BaDai's issue it has become chaotic."

"Thus both sides clash, ultimately perishing together, but at least neither will be lonely on the road to the Yellow Springs."

"I will not keep the other elders waiting below; that would be very impolite!"

Without any sign, Yuzhi suddenly erupts, his blade already heading for the two's vital points.

"This time, you will not get away with it!"

However, to Yuzhi's surprise, Uchiha Fugaku also moves at this moment.

He is as fast as lightning, exactly like when Yuzhi hunted the other elders before; his kunai instantly blocks Yuzhi's ninja sword.

The intricate Mangekyou Sharingan pattern slowly rotates, and he gazes at Yuzhi, speaking coldly.

"You're right; even at the crucial moment we still distrust each other, which is indeed bad."

"But after tonight, I think everyone now understands what to do, and for that I must thank you."

"Yet attacking the clan meeting, slaughtering clan members, killing elders, your crime is unforgivable."

"Stay here tonight, but now, let you witness the unity of the Uchiha Clan!"

Uchiha Fugaku's sudden move leaves the two elders stunned, but now they both clearly know what to do, and they immediately shout.

"We swear to advance together with the Clan Leader!"

"I drag this rebel, you break out at once; this place is not suitable for deployment."

Uchiha Fugaku got what he wanted, and he immediately struck Yuzhi hard, then without looking back he spoke.

"Do not damage the bodies of everyone; they are all heroes."

After saying this, Uchiha Fugaku leans in, instantly pressing against Yuzhi.

"You speak so lofty, but in fact they are just two broken‑spine losers; you can just use them."

Yuzhi mockingly looks at Uchiha Fugaku; it seems his words have backfired, but even if he hadn't spoken, this Clan Leader would not have let him act on those two.

These two command the clan's two major factions; once they honestly submit, the benefit to the Clan Leader is incalculable.

Moreover, Yuzhi has killed so many elders; the vacancies can be filled by Uchiha Fugaku's own people.

In short, this is another power game.

In this world of extraordinary power, there are so many power struggles, which feels rather odd.

But in reality, aside from Senju Clan Hashira and Madara Uchiha of that level, who isn't wallowing in the mud?

No one can freely transcend the rule framework; those who cannot adapt or are self‑righteous will eventually be eliminated.

"Fire Release: Great Fire Dragon Technique!"

Uchiha ChaNa and Uchiha JiuXin instantly form seals, and a raging flame shoots toward the shrine's roof.

Boom—

Accompanied by a roar, a huge hole is blasted in the shrine's upper side.

Flames surge upward, and moonlight also streams in through the hole.

"You are definitely losing, Yuzhi."

Uchiha Fugaku continuously counters Yuzhi's attacks, and the two now have let loose.

Amid the flashes of blade and sword shadows, the clashing of metal rang continuously, but Uchiha Fugaku felt a bit uncomfortable being suppressed.

Yuzhi's speed was too fast, and his strength was truly not weak; even dealing with him was not easy at all.

However, after he caught the two elders leaving the shrine with his peripheral vision, he, while holding Yuzhi's Ninja Sword, spoke indifferently.

"You have these eyes, I also have them, which means it is destined that you cannot achieve what you wish to do.

What a pity for you, the genius; you could have become the most important member of the family, but now you are destined to be only a failure!"

"A failure?"

Yuzhi gently shook his head, and in an instant a breath filled with natural charm suddenly emanated from him.

A faint violet eyeshadow appeared at the corner of his eyes, and his eyes began to spin rapidly at that moment.

In Uchiha Fugaku's astonished gaze, Yuzhi shook his head and said with a half‑smile, half‑laugh.

"We'll talk when I lose."

——

"Faster, even faster!"

Itachi Uchiha accelerated toward this side; from the distant hill he could already see that someone seemed to be fighting at the shrine.

But the distance was too great; he couldn't see clearly, yet he knew something serious must have happened!

So he made a decision to come over and reinforce.

It was unclear whether he fundamentally distrusts other clan members or truly believes he can do something; he did not immediately return to report.

Guided by moonlight, he pressed on alone, but while hurrying, he suddenly saw a blaze at the distant shrine.

"What… is this?"

Itachi Uchiha froze for a moment, his steps halted briefly, but soon he clenched his teeth and accelerated forward again.

The closer he got, the more he seemed to smell a familiar scent—blood.

The thick scent of blood, carried by the autumn wind, had already spread into the surrounding forest.

"Looks like it's really gone bad."

Itachi Uchiha gritted his teeth; his father was still inside.

His feelings toward his father were still complicated; the reverence in his heart likely outweighed any familial affection.

Because Uchiha Fugaku had always seemed rigid to him, not an easy person to get along with.

Nevertheless, he was his father, the one who taught him many principles.

Itachi Uchiha drew ever closer, and the heavy scent of blood grew stronger.

As he reached the edge of the shrine, he suddenly beheld a scene he would never forget in his life.

Within the Nanga Shrine, shrouded and blocked by raging flames, he saw his father lying in a sea of fire.

The blaze kept spreading, devouring him, and farther away, two indistinct figures seemed to be using Fire Release.

The raging flames ignited the entire shrine, consuming everything!

"What… is this"

Itachi Uchiha saw the scene, his fist clenched hard, but strangely, at this moment he was not consumed by anger.

He silently slipped into the thicket, watching everything quietly from a distance.

He recalled his father's words: as a ninja he must stay calm and never act impulsively.

Once impulsive, huge problems are easily caused.

"Is someone plotting to kill my father?"

Itachi Uchiha murmured softly, his eyes flickering slightly as a strange power gathered within them.

With the gathering of that power, he found himself becoming even calmer.

The calmer he became, the clearer his thoughts grew, and once again in his mind resurfaced Uchiha Fugaku's teaching.

"Learn to think for yourself."

He indeed needed to think this through himself, because he had decided he could not tell anyone what he had seen!

"This matter must not be spread lightly!"

Itachi Uchiha quickly analyzed, deciding that he would personally investigate the matter.

He doesn't trust others; the perpetrator could very well be someone inside the clan, and he absolutely cannot take that risk!

"And once it spreads outward, it might alert the culprits, making investigation difficult.

Moreover, if the assailants dared to strike his father, then provoking them might lead them to also target his mother."

Thinking this, Itachi Uchiha clenched his teeth.

Perhaps he would regret why, after discovering the problem, he didn't immediately seek help from clan members.

If he could have brought others along, maybe they could have intercepted those two assassins.

But at that moment he allowed no further thought; he wouldn't contemplate the issue.

He cast one more glance at the raging flames, then silently left, as if he had never been there. ——

"We'll talk when I lose."

The moment the words fell, Yuzhi's power seemed to surge up a notch.

"Hm?"

Uchiha Fugaku felt a massive force bearing down on him, making it hard to parry.

More frighteningly, Yuzhi's speed seemed to have increased again.

This made him, who had barely been coping, now utterly unable to counter!

Bang—

The speed disparity caused him to be repeatedly outmatched in hand‑to‑hand combat; even if he could block Yuzhi's Ninja Sword, he couldn't fend off the other attacks.

And Yuzhi seized the opportunity, and while he was defending, suddenly kicked him in the stomach.

He instantly felt pain, and his body, out of control, flipped and flew out.

He then crashed heavily into the shrine's main gate; in an instant the gate shattered, and he was thrown out of the shrine!

"What's going on, and what technique is that?"

He gritted his teeth against the abdominal pain, quickly stood up, wiped the fresh blood from his mouth while taking a defensive stance, his eyes showing a hint of disbelief.

He had observed Yuzhi for a long time, gathering plenty of information, but at this moment that information seemed utterly worthless.

Because of Yuzhi's power, it truly far exceeded his imagination!

"Is this boost the power of the Mangekyou Sharingan? Has this guy never given his all before?"

Uchiha Fugaku quickly thought to himself, though he didn't understand why the eye technique also manifested eye shadow.

But now he has no time to consider it; such taijutsu is indeed beyond his capacity!

"Since your taijutsu is strong, I'll use ninjutsu; it can attract the others, and also give me a chance to prepare."

The moment he saw Yuzhi's figure emerge from the shrine, he leapt backward quickly, and hurled the Kunai in his hand forcefully at Yuzhi.

At the same time, he swiftly formed hand seals, and a massive fire dragon erupted from his mouth!

"Fire Release: Great Dragon Fire Technique!"

The fire dragon let out a roar, ferociously charging at Yuzhi, while Yuzhi merely raised an eyebrow slightly.

"Divine Art: Great Dragon Fire Technique!"

To counter ninjutsu, he also chose the simplest method—using the same ninjutsu to respond.

Only his technique wasn't ordinary; it was a ninjutsu amplified by the eye technique and infused with natural chakra!

Boom—

The two fire dragons suddenly collided in the sky, but Uchiha Fugaku's fire dragon couldn't even hold for a second.

In an instant, his fire dragon was devoured, and Yuzhi's fire dragon rushed at him wildly!

"Even ninjutsu is that strong; what on earth is this guy?"

Uchiha Fugaku was momentarily stunned—could Yuzhi's eye technique not only amplify taijutsu but also ninjutsu?

For some reason, a terrifying person flashed through his mind.

No one knows what eye technique that person originally possessed, but whether ninjutsu or taijutsu, that person was unrivaled in the world!

"We can't let this continue; it seems I must find a chance to settle the score with my technique."

Uchiha Fugaku leapt quickly and dodged the fierce fire dragon, silently making a decision in his heart.

His eye technique requires eye contact to complete; if handled properly, this technique will certainly end the battle!

The fire dragon lunged toward the ground, instantly turning into a sea of flames, and the firelight immediately ignited everything around the shrine.

The entire shrine was now completely engulfed in blazing fire!

"You're the Clan Leader of the Uchiha?"

Uchiha Fugaku carefully avoided the flames, silently prepared his eye technique, and waited for Yuzhi's attack.

However, at that moment, a voice suddenly sounded behind him.

Almost in that instant, a huge sense of danger surged in his heart.

He turned quickly and saw a girl looking at him indifferently.

And in the girl's eyes was likewise a pair of eerie Mangekyou Sharingan!

"How could this be possible?"

Uchiha Fugaku shouted inside, suddenly feeling an excessive unfamiliarity toward his clan.

In the clan, when did another Mangekyou Sharingan appear?

What on earth is happening to this clan?

"It seems you are the Clan Leader of the Uchiha, then…"

The girl whispered softly, and in an instant the Mangekyou Sharingan in her eyes began to rotate slightly, the eerie chakra instantly assaulted Uchiha Fugaku's brain!

In a flash, heaven and earth altered, and all things in the world turned black and white at that moment.

Only the moon in the sky at that moment became the crimson Mangekyou Sharingan in the girl's eyes!

"This is… my technique? No, this is Tsukuyomi!"

Uchiha Fugaku, being the Clan Leader, immediately reached a conclusion upon seeing this.

The girl's figure also appeared in this black‑and‑white world, and she gave Uchiha Fugaku a slight frown.

"To think you can resist to this extent, it seems your eye technique has abilities similar to Tsukuyomi."

"Who are you, and why did you attack me?"

Uchiha Fugaku shouted urgently, his consciousness locked within Tsukuyomi, yet his body still faced Yuzhi's threat!

"I am the Clan Leader of the family; if there are any issues we can discuss, why are you helping Yuzhi rebel?"

"There's something you got wrong; I'm not helping him rebel, but…"

Hikari gently shook her head and said softly.

"He, as my friend, is helping to take revenge against you."

"Revenge?"

Uchiha Fugaku felt a chill inside; he truly didn't know what was happening.

He wanted to keep asking, but the girl gave him no chance to speak.

"Yes, revenge.

Since you forced me to change my name to 'Uchiha No Name', the seed of hatred was already sown.

Although time has passed, I have been waiting for this moment for a long time.

Goodbye, current Clan Leader of the Uchiha Clan.

As the girl's voice faded, Uchiha Fugaku felt extreme pain at this moment.

The space underwent an abnormal shift; the black-and-white world began to collapse, and all things regained their color at this moment.

But when Uchiha Fugaku fully came to his senses, he saw Yuzhi already appear before him.

A Ninja Sword had already pierced his body, going through his chest!

"You you"

Uchiha Fugaku slightly opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but now he could not utter a complete sentence.

What exactly have you done?

Uzhibo ChaNa and Uzhibo JiuXin also lay nearby, on the verge of death, and they were the first to leave the shrine.

But after arriving in the outside world, all they saw was a ground littered with corpses, and a girl who also possessed a Mangekyou Sharingan!

They are still alive now only because Yuzhi came over from that side, and Hikari hasn't had time to deal a heavy blow yet.

Didn't you say not to cause too much commotion? How did it become like this now?

Hikari ignored this so-called Clan Leader and the two elders, her gaze turning toward Yuzhi.

Although I accidentally caused some commotion, it's not a big deal.

Yuzhi shook his head, he quickly formed seals with both hands and immediately produced several Shadow Clone Jutsu, then continued speaking.

After all, someone will eventually find out about this; it's only a matter of time, and now it's just about right.

So, what's next?

Next then.

Yuzhi watched the Shadow Clone Jutsu disperse, he lightly nodded at Hikari, then turned his gaze to Uchiha Fugaku and the two others.

After a while, he calmly spoke.

Everyone, it's time to set off.

Finally, I've finished writing this section; actually, he really had no intention of padding.

For example, Hikari must be different from Yuzhi; there must be a process of change.

And Yuzhi killing Uchiha Fugaku, the aftermath is also a series of changes; he naturally needs to have a logic for his actions, although I really wanted to omit it, but if I don't write it and let everyone guess, I feel it would also be a disaster, so I still wrote it.

(End of chapter)