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By the time Haruto arrived at the training ground, a large number of Uchiha clan members had already collapsed, lying motionless on the ground.
The man standing at the center of the battlefield possessed an overwhelming strength, having effortlessly defeated every opponent who dared to challenge him.
Among his fallen adversaries were even several seasoned jōnin—warriors of exceptional skill.
"Such diluted blood… Has your lineage truly declined to this extent?" The man's voice was filled with contempt as he scoffed. Waves of visible chakra radiated from his body, making the air around him tremble.
With a mere stomp of his foot, the ground beneath him fractured into a web of deep cracks, sending shivers down the spines of those watching.
Haruto narrowed his eyes, his expression unreadable. Without uttering a word, he stepped forward and knelt beside his younger sister, who was sitting on the ground, visibly shaken.
"Are you alright?" His voice was steady, yet laced with concern.
"I… I'm fine." Clenching her teeth, Uchiha Nagisa struggled to suppress the urge to cry.
She wanted to be strong. She knew that if she broke down now, there would be no stopping her brother from going berserk.
Unlike Haruto, she had never possessed extraordinary talent as a shinobi. She was not the pride of their clan, nor had she ever brought them honor.
She had long accepted this reality. But even so, she didn't want to become a burden—didn't want to be the reason for anyone's suffering.
Even though her scalp throbbed with pain, even though resentment simmered in her heart, she forced herself to endure.
"Brother, I'm alright… Everyone was only trying to protect me, that's all—"
She stopped mid-sentence.
Her brother's gaze had fixed upon the top of her head, his pupils contracting slightly.
The brutal treatment she had just endured had left her scalp swollen and red. The marks of violence were plain for all to see.
Then—
*BOOOOM!!!*
A surge of chakra erupted from Haruto's body, his emotions no longer held in check. His hands clenched into fists as he turned to one of Nagisa's friends. His voice was low, but it carried an unmistakable weight of fury.
"Was it him?"
His companion had no hesitation. Indignation burned in his chest, and now that someone had finally stepped forward to demand justice, he wasted no time in answering.
"Yes! It was him!"
Eager to make the situation clear, he recounted the entire incident in vivid detail, even exaggerating some parts in his anger.
And when Haruto heard that the man had yanked his sister up by her hair—dragging her across the ground like a mere object, his fury could no longer be contained.
"I promised our father that I would protect her…"
"You—"
"How dare you?!"
A surge of golden-brown chakra exploded from his body, spiraling skyward like an unrelenting storm. The sheer force of his rage sent a shockwave through the air, forcing everyone around him to instinctively retreat.
"T-This is…" Among the onlookers, those with keen eyes had already realized what was happening.
RUMBLE!
As if in response to Haruto's wrath, the heavens themselves began to stir. Thunder rumbled ominously across the sky.
Then, in an instant, a towering figure materialized—a colossal giant, over a hundred meters tall, exuding an indescribable sense of dread and pressure.
"A fully formed Susanoo?"
The man at the center of the battlefield, the one who had started this conflict, suddenly let out a booming laugh.
"Hahahaha! So the Uchiha haven't completely lost their edge after all."
"Good. Then let me start by killing you—to avenge my brother."
His name was Kaname. His older brother had once been the reincarnation of Asura, the Seventh Generation's chosen vessel.
On that fateful day, his brother had made the ultimate sacrifice, holding the line against Uchiha Kyōsuke to ensure the safe retreat of the Blackened Hagoromo.
By the time Kaname had found his brother's body, it was already too late.
What remained of him was nothing more than a headless corpse, lying in a pool of its own blood.
That moment had forever changed Kaname.
From that day on, he had sworn an unbreakable vow—he would have his revenge.
Even if his true enemy was already dead, it didn't matter. The bloodline still existed. The debt remained unpaid.
A son would answer for his father's sins. That was the way of the world.
Clapping his hands together in a sharp, decisive motion, he invoked a powerful technique.
Before the fully realized Susanoo, another massive entity took form—a titanic wooden construct, its presence no less imposing.
Wood Release: Wood Golem Jutsu!
For the first time in many years, the shinobi world once again bore witness to a legendary battle—Susanoo against the Wood Golem.
Among the older generation of warriors, some felt as if they had been transported back in time—to an era of endless war.
Back then, two invincible figures had led the Uchiha to conquer foe after foe, shaping the history of the battlefield.
Now, as they stood on the precipice of yet another titanic clash, an elder murmured softly to himself—
"There's no going back, is there?"
The battle between Susanoo and the Wood Golem shook the very foundations of the land, sending tremors through the village and drawing the eyes of all who lived within it.
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Meanwhile, elsewhere—
Inside the Hokage's office, Yayoi's eyes widened as she sensed what was happening. Without a moment's hesitation, she shattered the window and leaped into the open air.
As she moved, emerald flames ignited around her body. In an instant, she activated her Tenseigan Chakra Mode, her energy surging.
But before she could intervene, a figure suddenly appeared before her.
It was a man—his expression adorned with a constant, enigmatic smile.
"Hokage-dono," he greeted with an air of politeness. "My name is Masaki, the Seventeenth Leader of the Shinobi Sect."
"The Shinobi Sect?!"
Yayoi took a deep breath. She hadn't expected the guest the Senju had invited to be someone of such significance.
"I come at the behest of the Sage of Six Paths himself—to discuss the unification of the shinobi world."
Unification… She already had a good idea of what that meant.
A response to the looming threat of the Ōtsutsuki.
But what did that have to do with her?
"Get out of my way," she commanded, unbothered by politeness.
For the first time, the man's ever-present smile wavered, his expression turning subtly cold.
"Hokage-dono," he spoke smoothly, "allow me to remind you—the will of the Shinobi Sect has never been defied. Not once, since the age of the ancients."
Yayoi scoffed, her tone dripping with scorn. "Is that so? Then I'll be honored to be the first."
Masaki's eyes narrowed. "I advise you not to make a foolish mistake."
"How tiresome."
With a soft sigh, Yayoi instantly appeared before her opponent.
In the very next second, dazzling golden light erupted with a sudden brilliance.
Golden Wheel Reincarnation Explosion!
Her strike was merciless.
No matter what nonsense this so-called Shinobi Sect preached, no one in this world was allowed to harm his child.
She had made a promise—to protect his family, to ensure their safety. Yayoi would never go back on her word. Not to him.
"Enemy attack!"
The moment the Hokage moved, the Konoha shinobi sprang into action. There was no way they would stand idly by.
Soon, the village's alarm echoed across the sky.
Yet it hadn't been blaring for long before someone forcibly silenced it.
"The Police Force! Are you trying to rebel?!"
The one who had shut off the alarm was none other than Senju Tobirama, who had rushed to the scene.
"Hmph, you're quick to throw accusations." Tobirama halted the escalating tension, speaking in a calm yet firm tone. "The Shinobi Sect is a distinguished guest personally invited by my elder brother, not an enemy attacking the village."
"You Uchiha should stop overreacting and losing your composure."
With the authority he held, Tobirama forced everyone into hesitation, preventing them from acting recklessly.
Fortunately, at that critical moment, the Anbu finally arrived. Leading them was none other than the first Anbu Commander, Uchiha Kochou.
"What nonsense is this Shinobi Sect? Konoha is not a place for them to run rampant."
The moment she arrived, Uchiha Kochou didn't hesitate to confront them directly. "Get out of my way. Otherwise, I'll declare the Senju Clan guilty of colluding with the enemy."
"Just because you say it's collusion, does that make it so?" Tobirama would never accept such an accusation.
In truth, he genuinely believed that the arrival of the Shinobi Sect was beneficial for Konoha.
If the shinobi world were to be unified, then someone would have to take the lead.
The Shinobi Sect, being an entity above worldly affairs, would not interfere in mundane conflicts. That meant the true power over the ninja world would ultimately fall into Konoha's hands.
Tobirama was thinking of Konoha's future. But unfortunately, the Uchiha would never believe such words.
That included the Uchiha woman standing before him—Kochou.
"How utterly unreasonable." Seeing that the conversation had broken down completely and conflict between the Police Force and the Anbu was imminent, Tobirama had no choice but to retreat with his men.
If they truly fought, the Senju would be branded as traitors.
The Hokage had engaged in battle. If he now interfered, what exactly was his intent?
Would he be aiding the invaders? Would he be seen as a conspirator?
Tobirama himself had often leveled such accusations against others. He knew better than anyone how dangerous these labels could be, especially when wielded by someone as skilled in subterfuge as Uchiha Kochou, who was a spy.
At the same time, he cursed the Shinobi Sect internally. What kind of fools were they to stir up such a mess?
They must have spent too long hidden underground. After centuries of isolation, they had clearly lost the ability to navigate the world properly.
Did they not understand where they were?
This was Konoha—the strongest shinobi organization in the ninja world, home to tens of thousands of jutsu users. It was not far behind the Shinobi Sect at its peak.
And now, these fools dared to march in with a handful of second-rate fighters, thinking brute force alone could bring Konoha to its knees?
The sheer stupidity of it was laughable.
To truly unify the shinobi world, both sides needed to cooperate. A forced submission would only ignite war.
No matter what, he had to de-escalate today's conflict.
With that resolve, he turned and strode toward the battlefield, determined to end the fighting before it escalated beyond control.
If Hyūga Yayoi truly ignited a war, then today's events would spiral into chaos.
"Hmph, what a bunch of fools." Kochou showed no leniency towards the enemy and immediately declared Konoha under wartime security measures.
"Spread the word—label all those claiming to be part of the Shinobi Sect as hostile targets."
"If they resist, eliminate them without hesitation."
"Yes, ma'am!!!"
The battle at the training grounds ended as abruptly as it had begun.
Haruto, wielding the power of "Ketsu (Certainty Shot)," delivered a decisive strike, piercing straight through Mokujin and achieving remarkable results.
Just as he was about to continue his assault and kill the detestable man on the spot, a figure suddenly appeared in the field.
"Enough."
The newcomer had white hair and was wracked with heavy coughs, appearing no different from an old man in his sixties or seventies.
Yet in reality, he was barely past his thirties.
In all of Konoha, only a handful of people could halt Uchiha Haruto in his wrathful state. And standing before him was one such man.
"Senju Hashirama," Haruto muttered the name under his breath.
A legendary figure, a supreme powerhouse rivaling his father, a man regarded as a living deity.
No matter how inflated his own confidence was, Haruto knew he was far from possessing the power to challenge Hashirama.
The massive gorge carved by the Thousand-Armed Buddha had long since become a renowned landmark, one he had personally witnessed before.
Simply put, such devastation was beyond human capability.
"Consider this a personal favor. I'm asking you—please." Hashirama gave a wry smile.
"Brother, I'm fine now." Uchiha Nagisa also spoke, trying to pacify him.
Seeing this, Haruto reluctantly dismissed his Susanoo and descended from the sky, positioning himself protectively in front of his sister.
"You still owe me an explanation," he said firmly.
"That is only fair... cough, cough." Hashirama coughed lightly before nodding in agreement.
These were Kyōsuke's children, and by extension, they were his juniors—future guardians of Konohagakure.
No matter what, he could not allow these young ones to become disillusioned with their village.
Turning his gaze toward Kaname, whose face was twisted in barely restrained fury, Hashirama took a deep breath. Slowly, he straightened his previously hunched back.
In that instant, an overwhelming aura surged forth, distorting the very fabric of the world around them. The atmosphere seemed to shift as if the heavens themselves trembled before his presence.
The Yang power inherited from the Sage of Six Paths was the only thing barely sustaining his life. The destruction wrought by the Thousand-Armed Buddha had been far too excessive.
The immense strain of the Susanoo-enhanced defense had taken its toll on Hashirama, drastically depleting his life force.
Even though his physical constitution had undergone another evolution, it was still insufficient to counterbalance the colossal amount of life force he had expended.
Despite his condition, Hashirama still retained the strength of a mid-tier Six Paths level warrior, making his combat abilities comparable to that of Six Paths Obito.
Taking down an opponent of Kaname's caliber—merely at the level of an Super-Kage—was effortless.
SLAP!
Before anyone could even register what had happened, the man had been sent flying by a single slap.
"Consider this your minor punishment."
"Oh, and I almost forgot to mention—Konohagakure will never yield to your demands."
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