Ch-42 Returning to Konoha.

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Uchiha Karan asked, "So, are all the members of the SSMU clan dead?"

"Master Karan, not all of them are dead. We have sent some Elite Chunins to patrol the surroundings, but we have also shared their locations with Kirigakure and Sunagakure. They should be dead," replied Nakamura.

"Hmm, okay. We will leave tomorrow morning. Tell everyone to rest properly tonight," said Karan.

"What about the Kirigakure and Sunagakure's armies? Are we going to let them live?" asked Aiko.

"Yes, maybe I will require them, but in a different way," said Uchiha Karan.

All five of them didn't ask any further questions, as Uchiha Karan's words were considered an order.

After that, behind Uchiha Karan, an Uzumaki appeared, and from that appearance emerged a small version of Shukaku, whose height was almost as tall as Uchiha Karan.

As soon as Shukaku appeared, all the Uchiha clan members present were shocked by the immense amount of chakra emanating from him.

"Is this the one-tail of Sunagakure?" asked Emiko.

"Yes, meet my new pet, Shukaku," said Karan.

Upon hearing this, not only Karan's subordinates were shocked, but also other Uchiha clan members. Although Karan's subordinates had witnessed Uchiha Karan awaken his 'Mangekyo Sharingan,' they never expected him to be capable of capturing a tailed beast.

"Hmph!" At this moment, a disgruntled sound came from Shukaku.

"Umm? Do you have a problem with that?" asked Uchiha Karan, turning towards Shukaku.

"No, not at all," replied Shukaku.

"Good. Do not forget what we have talked about," said Karan with a half-smile. Uchiha Karan was referring to the incident when, before reaching this point, he took a moment to restore his chakra. He released the genjutsu on Shukaku and asked him again if he preferred to remain in the illusion and live his life or would rather be free and serve him honestly as his pet. To no surprise, Shukaku chose the latter without any hesitation.

After that, Uchiha Karan issued an order to Aiko, saying, "Gather all the ninjas from the Uchiha clan and collect all the necessary items from the SSMU Clan members. Then, Shukaku will use the Sand Waterfall Imperial Funeral to obliterate any evidence of their existence."

"Got it?" said Karan, looking at Shukaku.

Shukaku simply nodded and settled into place.

Then, Karan turned to Nakamura and the others, saying, "Nakamura, you will go with Emiko, Hiroshi, and Mitsuda. Take the 20 most elite ninjas from the Uchiha clan and ensure that all the members of SSMU are dead."

Nakamura nodded and left to follow Uchiha Karan's orders.

By the next morning, everything was accomplished. The location revealed by the Uchiha Clan members proved to be effective, and all the members of the SSMU clan on patrol missions were killed. Some might have survived, but they could not verify it. All they knew was that there had been a battle in the patrolling areas.

As for the possibility of anyone witnessing the massacre, it was deemed impossible. As soon as Uchiha Karan arrived with his perception, he confirmed that no one was near the Konoha camp when the massacre took place. Karan even had Shukaku verify it using the Concealed Sand Picture Cat technique, which would detect the presence of anyone using a hiding technique nearby.

Around ten o'clock, all the Uchiha clan members departed from the Konoha camp where they had lived and fought for the past year.

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With the morning, news of Uchiha Karan's deeds spread throughout the Ninja world.

Chiyo, who had just reached the battlefield where her brother died, also learned about this and was completely shocked. It had been only one day since she left the camp, but the entire Sunagakure army was annihilated.

"Is the news correct?" asked Chiyo.

"Yes, Chiyo-Sama. This news was sent by Baki himself, and he mentioned that Uchiha Karan left him alive on purpose. He couldn't disclose the rest of the details in the letter and said he would talk about it when he meets you," replied Pakura.

"Hmm, search the battlefield thoroughly and collect the bodies of Sunagakure's ninjas," said Chiyo with a heavy heart. Now, not only was her brother dead, but the Kazekage was also captured by Uchiha Karan.

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"Uchiha Karan is this strong, and we didn't even know about this. At most, from his past achievements, his strength seemed to be between Elite Jonin and S-level ninja, but it is far above that. On top of that, he has the ability to control the tailed beasts. Sigh, Konoha is really a cradle for geniuses," said Onoki after putting away the scroll containing information about what happened during his battle with Kazekage.

Standing opposite him were his son and both Jinchuriki of Iwagakure, Roshi and Han.

"You both remember that if you encounter Uchiha Karan, then avoid fighting with him," said Onoki.

"You don't have to overreact like this," said Han in quite an irritable tone.

"YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW POWERFUL THOSE EYES ARE. JUST DO AS I SAY," shouted Onoki, remembering how he and his teacher, the Second Tsuchikage, were toyed with by Madara Uchiha.

"Go and announce that if ninjas from Iwagakure encounter Uchiha Karan during the mission, they can leave the mission, and they will not be blamed for failing it," said Onoki.

"Yes, Tsuchikage-Sama." After saying that, Kitsuchi left to pass on the circular.

"What about the 'Yellow Flash of Konoha'?" asked Onoki.

"He is a master of the Flying Thunder God technique. It's impossible to capture him, and killing him is almost impossible," replied Roshi.

"Sigh, focus on him. I hope Uchiha Karan doesn't come to this battlefield, or else we will have to cease the battle," said Onoki while rubbing his head.

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