Chapter 149

Hiruzen Sarutobi's words truly left people in utter shock, as he willingly cast himself into the abyss!

Such a frank admission of his violation of the First Hokage's remains—it was as if he no longer cared to maintain appearances.

"Could he have some kind of scheme?"

Kaito stared at the remarkably composed Hiruzen Sarutobi, unable to resist the emerging suspicions within him.

However, no matter how much Kaito thought about it, he could not comprehend how any reasoning or excuse could absolve him from desecrating the First Hokage's body.

"Is he emphasizing the importance of Wood Release, hence the desperate measures?

Or suggesting it was the Second Hokage who began the research and he simply took over?

Or, perhaps, is he retreating to advance?"

Kaito silently mused, maintaining his vigilance.

Hiruzen Sarutobi was an old fox, not an adversary to be taken lightly.

However, to Kaito's utter disbelief, Hiruzen Sarutobi's next words left him utterly flabbergasted!

Not just him, but everyone present looked incredulously at the Third Hokage.

"Yes, it was I who agreed to allow Danzō to conduct this experiment, as I deem the importance of the Wood Release to be immense."

Hiruzen Sarutobi spoke calmly, his words somewhat startling.

"The Wood Release is a ninjutsu that can create a peaceful era. The First Hokage has proven everything with his strength.

As a Hokage, I naturally would not hesitate to replicate such power, and the one who started the experiment was not me, but the Second Hokage.

It was I who expanded this experiment during my tenure, and..."

Here, Hiruzen Sarutobi paused slightly, his gaze shifting towards the somewhat bewildered Kaito.

"I allowed Danzō to conduct human experiments on the villagers of Konoha."

"What!"

Hiruzen's words struck like thunder, leaving countless people dumbfounded. They could not have dreamed that Hiruzen would voluntarily admit to this!

Kaito was also somewhat stunned at this moment. Not just him, the six clan leaders with him stared blankly at Hiruzen Sarutobi.

They had thought the Third Hokage needed to clear his name, not realizing he would deliberately cast himself into the abyss!

They glanced at each other, unsure of what to say, completely thrown by Hiruzen Sarutobi's move.

"More than three hundred people were involved in this experiment, and a wide range of individuals participated in implementing the plan.

Danzō provided the test subjects and various experimental equipment, with Orochimaru being the main one to carry out the experiment.

Kaito, this is the information you wanted, right? I don't know if you've seen it, perhaps it's still in the scroll behind Kakashi.

Let me lay it all out here, I indeed permitted this matter to exist, I allowed all of this to take place.

Although I halted the experiment upon sensing its danger and uncertain consequences, I found that Danzō did not truly stop. I also wanted more data, so the experiment continued.

You told me a year ago that you detected a strange power in Danzō.

Indeed, barring any surprises, that would be the power of the First Hokage, the power of the Wood Release!"

Having said that, Hiruzen Sarutobi picked up his pipe and lit it, taking a deep puff, and slowly exhaled the smoke.

"I suppose a person like you would have obtained crucial evidence to present it and discuss it so continuously, right?"

"Yes, Lord Hokage."

Kaito fixed his gaze on Hiruzen Sarutobi, and eventually, he nodded slowly.

Although he did not quite understand what the Third Hokage's game was, since he had already cast himself into the abyss, Kaito would naturally show no mercy!

The man has already plunged into the abyss, does he still expect to climb out?

Even if he wants to rise again, Kaito would kick him back down!

While thinking all this, Kaito pulled out a scroll from his pocket and unfurled it.

Accompanied by a wisp of smoke, a shriveled and pale arm appeared before everyone's eyes.

The arm was so inconspicuous, yet the power it faintly radiated shook those with considerable strength!

Clearly, this was Kaito's evidence, and the arm was likely Danzō's.

Many of the Konoha ninjas remembered, the disheveled figure of Danzō a year ago with his severed arm, and Kaito killing him with a merciless, Asura-like stance.

All these were deeply imprinted in the minds of those Konoha ninjas who witnessed it all, they really did not expect Danzō's severed arm to carry such a story.

And such a story implicated human experimentation, involving even the First Hokage!

"This arm is Danzō's, and it's my spoils of war."

Kaito looked at Hiruzen Sarutobi calmly and slowly said.

"I told you before, I sensed a strange power within Danzō. At that time, I was not sure what it was.

It wasn't until I returned to the Root base and got hold of it that I was certain of the horrifying things you had done."

"Indeed, it was horrifying."

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded. He picked up his pipe again and took a harsh puff, slowly saying through the misty smoke, "Although I never saw the experiments or touched the test subjects myself, I know that very few survived.

The power of the First Hokage is a taboo, a taboo that seems to refuse to be unlocked and used by anyone.

However, there are always exceptions. Among those experiments, one person survived, and that person is Yamato."

Sarutobi's words drew everyone's eyes to that shadow ninja, for he was the only one who exhibited the Wood Release power!

At that moment, Yamato also fell silent. He knew he was a test subject and the only survivor.

But how much convoluted and twisted history was involved, he could no longer remember.

Shisui also involuntarily shook his head at this moment. If he had heard such news in the past, his faith would probably have crumbled.

But now, he could calmly accept all this because he knew that the Hokage was not as he imagined.

"Yamato, you are the only survivor. I didn't have much sentiment for your plight before, but now I feel some shame."

Hiruzen Sarutobi spoke in a soft voice, and this time his gaze shifted to Kaito.

"There's a lot that makes me feel ashamed. Uchiha Kaito is right, I have indeed been involved in many things, many unimaginable things.

Sakumo Hatake could also be considered my masterpiece, but he is not my only masterpiece. Are you satisfied with this answer?"

...

Satisfied?

Upon hearing Hiruzen Sarutobi's question, Kaito really wanted to say 'he was indeed very satisfied'!

Still, Kaito remained very calm. He absolutely didn't believe that Hiruzen Sarutobi would kindly spit out all these matters, he always felt there was a trap laid in there.

Almost subconsciously, Kaito's gaze landed on Shisui, who was still standing behind Yamato.

He was really suspicious now, wondering if Shisui had done something to Hiruzen Sarutobi, like secretly performing a Kotoamatsukami?

Although Shisui's one-time Kotoamatsukami was currently unusable, his other Kotoamatsukami could still gradually guide, couldn't it?

Shisui obviously noticed Kaito's gaze. He instantly understood what Kaito was thinking, which made him innocently shake his head.

Clearly, Shisui truly hadn't done anything.

"So what is really going on?"

Kaito was a bit puzzled, but just then there was sudden agitation among the crowd. Looking around, Kaito found that some ninjas were even starting to disperse the crowd.

And they rapidly converged towards Hiruzen Sarutobi, swiftly separating Kaito and the rest from Sarutobi!

Mitokado Homura quickly stepped forward. He stood beside Sarutobi, gazing at his friend and superior, his gaze finally sweeping over Kaito and the others to rest on the other ninjas.

"Let this farce tonight end here, all irrelevant personnel leave immediately, that is an order!"

"But Elder, this..."

One of the Jonin seemed incredulous as he looked at Mitokado Homura, but before he could finish his sentence, he was rudely interrupted by a nearby ninja.

"Elder Mitokado has spoken, relevant personnel hurry and leave, are you intending to disobey orders?"

"All people leave now, I said everyone!"

In front of the Hokage building, such voices continued to echo, many ninjas, although their faces showed great dissatisfaction, had no choice but to leave.

Meanwhile, more and more ninjas from the Mitokado, Utatane, and some from the Sarutobi clan were coming together, and they faintly surrounded Kaito and the rest.

Kaito inexplicably watched this scene, then he couldn't help but quietly ask, "Did you do this?"

"Yes, Clan Leader." Suddenly, Uchiha Fugaku appeared at Kaito's side, his head lowered as he softly answered, "I did it."

"How did you manage that?" Kaito asked incredulously.

What kind of confidence do these guys have, thinking they can handle us?

Though Kaito had to admit, their ninja count was a bit high, and it included members from the ANBU.

Looking around, their dense crowd had thoroughly surrounded them. If they really start fighting, it won't be an easy matter.

But Kaito's team wasn't unprepared; their ninjas were stationed and gathered in key outer streets. The moment a fight breaks out, they can immediately provide support.

And these guys, why are they so sure they can handle three individuals with Mangekyō Sharingan?

While it certainly won't be easy to take them on, Kaito now is not the Kaito from a year ago!

With the help of the Divine Ascent, even without undergoing some specific tests, Kaito's strength has genuinely seen significant growth.

And Shisui and Fugaku are also people who have gone through an experiment. Even if the level of this experiment is very low, the growth they've gained is considerable.

Kaito has thought more than once, perhaps Nara Shikaku is willing to help them because of their strength.

"I killed Koharu Utatane, then mimicked her handwriting and altered her action plan."

Uchiha Fugaku looked indifferently at the people in front of him, but his voice was still very well controlled.

"Koharu Utatane was a smart person, her plan was to unite all the Leaf ninjas, pushing us to the opposing side of everyone, making us face the whole village.

Once they start, their people would pretend to be ordinary Leaf villagers and be the first to act, then be severely injured or even killed by our counterattack, thus guiding everyone's emotions.

So I altered the plan, letting the ANBU act, driving away all those who have doubts and opposition towards the Hokage, and summoning the ninjas of their respective clans to deploy and surround.

As for Koharu Utatane herself, she has temporarily returned to her clan, she is working on adjusting relations with the Daimyo, and trying to get the Daimyo to deny this matter."

Uchiha Fugaku spoke very calmly but also very comprehensively, it must be said that Koharu Utatane was indeed very calm, she knew exactly what to do at this moment.

However, Kaito quickly glanced at Uchiha Fugaku, one of the Leaf F4 was now sent to the afterlife by him.

He didn't feel much about this, since she was an enemy, she should naturally be prepared to be taken down. After all, Kaito himself had personally killed Danzō.

Nodding lightly, a smile appeared at the corner of Kaito's mouth: "It seems, we are in for a good show."

Under Homura Mitokado's brusque expulsion, the surrounding ninjas had to quickly scatter.

But they had no intention of leaving, anger had already emerged in their eyes!

How could they not guess what might happen next, but the sad part is they found they could do absolutely nothing.

At this moment, they really discovered their Hokage is not as they imagined, and these Leaf high-ranking individuals are also not what they thought.

For the first time, they felt the Leaf Village was like an abyss, and they were just a group of people blinded by the fog in the abyss, they knew nothing, understood nothing.

"Sarutobi, you're being foolish."

Homura Mitokado with a stern face, approached Sarutobi, his voice lowered ominously.

"Do you understand what your words imply? Do you know what your actions mean?"

"Of course I know, but does it matter now?"

Sarutobi was surprisingly calm, he gently shook his head and slowly opened his mouth: "Homura, we've changed, everyone has changed."

"Whether we've changed or not, now is not the time to discuss this!"

Homura Mitokado's face became incredibly ugly, he turned his gaze to Kaito and the others, his eyes now filled with angry flames.

"The Leaf Village is ours, its development till now is due to our efforts and sacrifices, it is the result of our blood, sweat, and tears!

And now, are you intending to destroy everything, to give up everything? Wake up, Sarutobi, do you know what you're doing?

If this is because you're truly tired and don't want to continue as the Hokage, you should consider our clan, consider the consequences of your actions.

And don't forget, it's this brat who killed Danzō!"

Saying this, Homura Mitokado took a step forward, standing in front of Sarutobi, glaring fiercely at Kaito, then he opened his mouth loudly.

"Uchiha Kaito, you've sent Kakashi to infiltrate the Hokage building and steal confidential documents, are you aware of the sin you've committed?

You've disturbed the morale of Konoha, recklessly attacked the legitimate Hokage, are you still a ninja of Konoha, what exactly is your intention?

Even if there's an impeachment of the Hokage, it must be affirmed by the Daimyo. Your current actions are nothing short of treason. You all deserve death!"

Having spoken to this extent, there wasn't much left to say. Homura Mitokado raised his hand high and ordered loudly.

"All Anbu and ninjas, seize these traitors!"

....

At times, Kaito couldn't help but wonder, why were there so many sleeping dragons and rising phoenixes in Konoha's management?

While Koharu Utatane might be one of the more clear-headed ones, the current Homura Mitokado was truly not thinking straight.

By putting himself against everyone, even Kaito was stunned by such a course of action.

It was an act of suicide, one that could push oneself into the abyss.

Silently observing Homura Mitokado's furious yet anxious appearance, and the incoming ninjas, the smile on Kaito's face grew wider.

"Everyone outside, get ready. We're making our move."

Kaito said softly. He then slowly walked towards the group of Anbu and clan ninjas. His chakra started to surge wildly.

Homura Mitokado stared at Kaito, his fists slightly clenched. He also felt that there might be problems with the plan, but he simply couldn't attend to that now.

Koharu Utatane was one of the people he trusted most, and she was also the calmest among them. Therefore, there must be reasons for her decision.

As for her current absence as she claimed to be liaising with the Daimyo, Koharu Utatane trusted her implicitly.

At this point, he realized the most crucial person for impeaching the Hokage was indeed the seemingly least useful one.

Taking a deep breath, Homura Mitokado tried to calm his emotions, but involuntarily glanced around at the residents of Konoha.

Seeing their disbelief, confusion, and even anger, Homura Mitokado's face turned extremely sour.

As much as he didn't want to admit it, he had to concede that without the support of these Konoha ninjas, many things would indeed be impossible.

But these ninjas were also the most easily provoked by emotions. The incidents involving Uchiha, Hyuga, had proven it all.

At this moment, Homura Mitokado seemed to understand why Koharu Utatane didn't trust them.

Did these damnable people not realize that the current achievements of Konoha were the results of their hard work?

Yet while they enjoyed everything Konoha had to offer, they did nothing when the Hokage faced rebellion. Are these really Konoha's ninjas?

"A bunch of ignorant, pitiful fools!"

Homura Mitokado thought bitterly. But the most important thing for him now wasn't these ignorant plebeians.

Suppressing the rebellion, contacting the Daimyo, stabilizing the situation, these are the things they need to focus on now!

"Hiruzen is getting old indeed, coming out with such remarks. But it can be explained that he's under the control of the Sharingan, damn Uchiha!"

Whether Hiruzen is truly getting old or is being controlled by the Uchiha, Homura himself does not know. But some accusations can be made through his own hand.

What he doesn't know is that the look in Hiruzen's eyes when he looks at him at this moment is particularly inexplicable and complex.

Facing the impeachment tonight, Hiruzen's state of mind has been constantly changing.

At first, he was indeed infuriated to the extreme. But when he found out that the ones who impeached him were the seven families together, it caused him to feel a sense of doubt.

Further, the attitudes and emotions of the Leaf shinobi made him really start to think seriously.

He tried to look at these matters from the perspective of an onlooker, hoping to get a not-too-bad answer.

But the reality left him somewhat shocked and sorrowful, as he felt that his right actions seemed so despicable in the eyes of others!

"I have done so much for Konoha, was I wrong all along?"

Hiruzen seriously began to ponder this question, and the more he thought about it, the less he could accept everything, because he realized that he was gradually drifting away from everyone in Konoha!

Danzo, Homura, and Koharu have always been by his side, but they have completely distanced themselves from everyone else.

Given such a huge disparity, Hiruzen finally made a choice. He simply told Uchiha everything he wanted to know about himself!

He truly felt a little tired now, a kind of deep-seated fatigue, a kind of indescribable weariness.

And Homura's actions at this moment only reinforced his thoughts. They had all unknowingly changed over the course of time.

Especially when Homura said, "Konoha is our Konoha," it saddened Hiruzen's heart.

And the phrase, "Think of your clan," made Hiruzen close his eyes slightly.

"Have we all become so estranged?"

Hiruzen silently pondered in his heart, but no matter how much he thought about it, it was already too late, because Kaito had already made his move!

...

Facing so many enemies, Kaito's demeanor remained utterly calm.

He didn't know why, but at this moment, a surge of inexplicable bravado stirred in his chest, even his blood seemed to be boiling.

The feeling was mysterious, but at this moment, Kaito was somewhat enjoying it.

Though Kaito never thought of himself as a warmonger, the changes in his body and emotions at this moment seemed to be refuting his view.

Shikaku Nara and the others, upon receiving his signal, had already gone to notify their clan's ninja to take action. But before that, they naturally needed to stop these guys.

However, Kaito had a very strange yet incredibly strong feeling that he didn't need anyone else's help. He could solve most of the problems on his own!

However, Kaito didn't completely trust these feelings, after all, he was neither an Edo Tensei nor an Uchiha Madara.

He had only one life, he would never take it lightly or make light of such a matter.

Casting a sidelong glance at the ready Uchiha Fugaku, and at Shisui, who had already released Kakashi and was constantly vigilant against Yamato, Kaito's gaze focused on what was in front of him.

"Do you even know what you are doing?"

With a slight smile on his face, Kaito began to speak calmly as he slowly moved forward.

As his breathing became more rhythmic, the chakra within him seemed to be even more turbulent.

For some reason, the faces of the ANBU and the three clans' ninjas all became a bit odd.

Almost subconsciously, they all gripped their kunai tightly, some even had cold sweat dripping down.

Despite facing only one person, they felt an indescribable pressure.

Kaito at this moment did not display a strong aura, but a sense of destruction and bloodshed could be felt from him.

Especially since they remembered the ruthless performance of this guy a year ago, it made them feel as if they were facing an Asura!

It would be one thing if only a few of them felt this way, but when almost all of them had this sensation simultaneously, something was clearly wrong!

Kaito had no idea what was going through the minds of these people, but he continued to speak unhurriedly.

"The Hokage may be the leader of the village, but aren't we allowed to question him when he makes mistakes?

What do you think made the Third Hokage worthy of his title?

It's because he was recognized by everyone. Only then could he become the Hokage. Because the Hokage is the Hokage of Konoha, and Konoha belongs to everyone!

Have you presumptuously assumed that Konoha is yours? What qualifications or rights do you have to act this way?"

"Enough of this nonsense, kill him, kill him now!"

Kaito's words struck hard at the heart of Homura Mitokado, especially given Kaito's current situation, which suddenly filled Homura with panic.

He immediately shouted out loud, ordering all the ninjas who followed his commands to take action!

Meanwhile, Sarutobi Hiruzen silently pondered Kaito's words, closing his eyes without a word, but his body had already started to tremble slightly.

"Attack!"

Accompanying Homura's command, a sudden loud shout from someone unknown set off all the ninjas except the ANBU.

They roared and rushed at Kaito from all directions.

Facing the surging crowd roaring and rushing at him, Kaito remained quite composed. Almost instantly, his eyes turned a deep red.

The three tomoe linked together, forming a bizarre triangular pattern, and at this moment, his feeling of 'being able to handle everything' grew even stronger.

But he had no time to ponder, as the speed of the ninjas was extraordinarily fast. In the blink of an eye, several enemies had already rushed to Kaito's front.

"Boom!"

However, the next second, a dull sound rang out, followed by several ninjas being flung away, their screams of pain rising and falling intermittently.

Kaito felt like a tiger charging into a flock of sheep, and in the first instant of the clash, several ninjas had already fallen to him.

His movements were concise and natural, precise and elegant, but at this moment, he did not yet make a killing blow.

It wasn't that he was concerned about the fact that these people were Konoha ninjas. For Kaito, once he made a move, it was either because he had a clear goal or because it was a sparring session agreed upon beforehand.

Otherwise, anyone who struck him would be considered an enemy!

Kaito had never had the idea of showing mercy to his enemies. His decision not to kill was simply for the spectators to see.

Once these guys started to act more outrageously, Kaito would no longer restrain his actions.

As Kaito's movements became faster and faster, more and more ninjas were flung away. However, they didn't seem to appreciate Kaito's mercy.

Instead, they stood up once again, chose to take up their weapons without hesitation, and once again charged at Kaito.

Unfortunately, their fate seemed to be predetermined. Kaito avoided their attacks with deft movements and then flung them away once more.

This intense battle seemed to be treated too lightly at this moment, and the watching ninjas were also breaking out in cold sweats.

They had never seen this kind of combat before. Could this be the power of the Uchiha?

"But Director Kaito is too kind. These guys are going too far."

Among the crowd, many ninjas were whispering to each other, all of them speaking in favor of Kaito without exception.

After all, the combat power displayed by Kaito, and his restraint were truly impressive.

But being too restrained obviously did not fit the current situation. They were now all watching to see how Kaito would handle it.

"That's enough."

Having once again sent a ninja flying with a kick, Kaito muttered to himself. He didn't enjoy this kind of battle, but he knew it was a necessary process.

However, the reckless behavior of this group of people had given Kaito a reason to go all out.

With a light step back, he dodged a blade he had been aware of, and then he lowered his body and grabbed the arm of the man who had been behind him.

With a twist of his wrist, Kaito yanked hard, and the kunai in the man's hand fell to the ground.

The next moment, Kaito grabbed the man's throat and hoisted him up.

At this moment, powerful chakra gushed out, and no one dared to approach. Kaito quietly spoke.

"I have been tolerating you as Konoha ninjas, but have you forgotten that a person's patience has its limits?"

Kaito's scarlet eyes swept around. The power of the Mangekyou Sharingan was being unleashed, and the icy aura continually assaulted everyone present.

Yet, they still held their weapons tightly, showing no intention of laying them down. To this, Kaito could only sigh gently.

Kaito exerted a slight force, and with a bone-chilling sound of a neck snapping, he casually tossed away the corpse.

Then, he thought of Uchiha Madara, thought of that arrogant and disrespectful figure, and quietly asked, "Do you also wish to dance?"

....

As for Kaito's question, no one had the mental capacity to respond. All they knew now was that the situation had escalated!

Looking at Kaito, who had gently drawn his ninjato, and looking at the ninja whose neck he had snapped, everyone involuntarily swallowed.

Previously, while Kaito was restraining himself, they didn't know what to do. Now, he had started killing. Could they resist him?

No one would answer this question for them, because they already knew the answer!

The moment he drew his ninjato, Kaito had completely ceased restraining his power.

His ninjato was precise and bloody, each swing claimed a ninja's life!

Easily evading a dagger thrust by an Anbu ninja, Kaito swung his blade and severed the artery in his neck.

With a nimble step back and after dodging a side assault, Kaito swiftly thrust his ninjato backward, causing a burst of blood.

With a single hand seal, Kaito's scarlet eyes subtly shifted. Body Replacement and Genjutsu were instantly activated.

A ninja from one of the great clans felt dizzy for a moment. The next moment, he felt his body being pushed by Kaito, then pierced by numerous kunai!

The Sharingan turned slightly, and an Anbu assaulting from the flank suddenly froze in place. The next moment, blood spurted from his neck!

In the midst of the vast number of ninjas, Kaito at this moment clearly realized that he indeed had control over everything.

Every place on the battlefield that his Sharingan had swept over was almost imprinted in his mind.

Every person, every move, what they wanted to do, what they would do next, it seemed Kaito knew it all clearly.

Kaito truly didn't expect that his mind at this moment would resemble a computer, yet he felt no burden at all.

Everything was so natural, everything was so smooth.

This feeling of controlling everything, this experience, was too wonderful, to the point that Kaito was somewhat intoxicated by it.

Wielding his ninjato amidst hundreds of ninjas, Kaito moved with ease and grace.

Up until now, he hadn't been hit once, and barely any blood had stained him.

Such combat had lasted for a few minutes, and already countless individuals had fallen under Kaito's hand.

Furthermore, he moved too swiftly to be locked on by long-ranged ninjutsu.

Even if they could lock onto him, it was impossible to use ninjutsu in such a crowd!

Another slice, and Kaito nonchalantly executed another ninja. Then, silently, he pulled an explosive tag from his pouch.

The enemy didn't dare use explosive tags or ninjutsu within the crowd, but Kaito was different.

His ruthlessness had already been demonstrated a year ago, and this time, after having endured for so long, he no longer cared about his subsequent performance.

In order to fully exert his power, the use of ninjutsu was inevitable, especially when he didn't have to worry about 'friendly fire'.

Channeling chakra into the explosive tag, Kaito's eyes seemed slightly vacant. In the next second, his body flicker technique brought him beside an Anbu ninja.

This Anbu ninja had no time to react, he just felt a sudden piercing pain in his brain.

Then, a twist of pain from his abdomen followed. By the time he came to his senses, he found himself kicked into his own troops.

What terrified him more was that he discovered an explosive tag had somehow been stuck to his chest!

This Anbu was quick to react. He hurriedly tried to push away the surrounding ninjas while frantically attempting to tear off the explosive tag on his body.

"Boom!"

But he was still much too slow. A violent explosion resonated among the group of ninjas, several were blown away, their bodies not even remaining whole.

"Almost there."

Kaito murmured to himself. He was indeed very satisfied with the devastation he had caused, especially as it proved one thing.

That was, after using his Mangekyou Sharingan, he could still maintain an unparalleled dominance, even when facing so many people!

But Kaito knew well, comparing himself to Uchiha Madara who had just been resurrected by the Reanimation Jutsu, the gap was not small at all.

Though Uchiha Madara was then immortal, even possessing endless chakra as a backup.

But Kaito still remembered, the state of Uchiha Madara's eyes was the genuine three-tomoe Sharingan!

Merely in the three-tomoe state, he had already displayed a strength that did not fall short of Kaito's current state.

Even the simple act of killing was more terrifying, and he was truly standing against everyone alone!

He glanced around at the situation, everyone had already engaged in the fight, whether it was the Ino-Shika-Cho trio, Hyuga, Inuzuka, or Aburame.

They all quickly plunged into the battle, beginning to help Kaito share the pressure.

Uchiha Fugaku and Shisui, leading a small portion of their clan, were already engaged in combat with the ninja of the three clans and the Anbu.

This made Kaito involuntarily nod in approval, while at this moment, several more ninjas fell under his blade.

"Although constantly comparing myself to Uchiha Madara can sometimes be disheartening, one should still harbor some dreams.

At least, I possess things that Uchiha Madara does not, and these things allow me to grow better without side effects!

However, it's time to wrap up now, at least I need to force Sarutobi Hiruzen to make a stance with my conclusion. That guy is too peculiar."

Kaito was silently musing. Sarutobi Hiruzen's state today really puzzled him, but no matter what, Kaito could not stop.

A slight shift in the chakra within his body, then he quickly took to the skies, and Fugaku, who had been observing Kaito, seemed to realize something.

"Is he wrapping things up?"

Uchiha Fugaku thought to himself, then quickly made a hand sign.

As another owner of the Mangekyou Sharingan, Uchiha Fugaku held his own pride.

An Uchiha ninja nearby, upon seeing this, swiftly shot a signal flare into the sky.

At the same time, all members of their clan began to retreat upon seeing this.

While retreating, Uchiha Fugaku couldn't help but ponder. He was truly amazed by the power exhibited by Kaito.

When he lost to Kaito initially, it was partly because he didn't know Kaito's abilities, and partly because he yearned for death.

If it really came to a life-or-death battle, Uchiha Fugaku did not believe that he would be much inferior to Kaito.

But now, the power displayed by Kaito was causing him to sigh.

He knew Kaito was strongest in the use of ninjutsu, his physical skills were rather mediocre.

But now, Kaito's physical skills had left him utterly speechless, and he also noticed that Kaito's eyes seemed to have grown even stronger!

"Such chakra fluctuations really leave one breathless."

Uchiha Fugaku murmured to himself, looking at Kaito who had slowly ascended into the sky, he was filled with even more awe.

In the next moment, terrifying chakra madly spread from within Kaito, and Kaito began to speak.

"I think, it's time to put an end to this."

Kaito spoke indifferently, as he was slowly forming hand seals.

"I must say, you've indeed disappointed me. At least, you've not made me feel any pressure.

So..."

"Fire Release: Great Fire Annihilation!"

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