Chapter 78. Detention

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The previously calm capital of the country of Trees has turned into a hell engulfed by the elements. Awakened by a series of explosions, the city went into a panic, which after a while of short battles subsided, only to soon burst into the horror of destruction.

It all started with the outbreak of a huge wave of flame in the very center of the capital, illuminating the surroundings for kilometers around. Without a sound, like a strange image in the distance, the fire destroyed part of the castle. After that, something seemed to burst, releasing the sudden sounds of the friction of stones and the buzzing of an all-consuming wave of flame, which made citizens freeze in fear. The pieces of the castle thrown off as a result of the air wave, like burning meteorites, scattered around the area, demolishing and destroying the castle wall and the upper-class houses next to it.

But the horror of ordinary people did not end there. Soon, new waves of battle spread throughout the capital. Unlike the previous clash, these fights took place on a different level. Waves of flame and several other elements demolished buildings along with their inhabitants. Occasionally, in response, bone structures emerged from the ground, which grew like a white forest,regardless of the victims.

Ordinary people trapped in fear didn't know what to do. Some hid in their still intact houses or basements present in them, others crowded in fear ran through the streets, not sparing the bodies that accidentally fell under the herd of feet.

After a few minutes, the clashes became more and more violent. In the distance, on the site of the castle that had previously towered over the city, in addition to natural techniques, terrifying, gigantic humanoid structures could be seen. But their duration of existence was short, and soon, with a small time difference, they disappeared.

Soon, a few minutes after the pink-purple skeleton in the castle disappeared from sight, the clash in the city itself began to slowly subside. Standing opposite each other, two battered Shinobi teams closely watched each other's actions. At the moment when the team with crazy smiles on their faces was ready to rush into battle, they were stopped by the arriving Hugas.

- All Uchiha, lay down your weapons and surrender! You are all suspected of plotting with Senju! If you disobey, we Hyuga, will perceive it as a threat to the mission!

Appearing on the roof of a two-story house, part of which was destroyed by bone spikes sticking out of the ground, Harushuma shouted loudly. His face, like the two clansmen behind him, expressed coldness and anger. The sudden accusations made the eight Uchiha freeze in place and turn around to stare at the speakers with incomprehension. On the other hand, Kaguya, who had been blocking their further path all this time, seeing an opportunity, were already ready to attack, but were stopped by a sharp wave of Oroto.

- What do you mean Hyuga?! - A middle–aged woman shouted. From what Harushumo saw, both by the behavior of the red-eyed team and by the number of chakras, she was the main one in this team.

- Masushi, a few minutes ago, a group of Senju, with the support of two Uchiha, suddenly attacked the daimyo! I don't care what you think about yourself! Are you to blame or not! But if you don't lay down your arms right now and surrender... blame yourself!

The chakra in Harushumo's body began to saturate the body, and the eyes, glittering with a strange threatening light, stared at the group in front of them. Rakoshi and Masushi, following the heir, also got ready, ready to rush into battle at any moment.

Masushi Uchiha, hearing the harsh words, frowned, her sharingan carefully looked at Harushumo, trying to see something in him. She didn't understand what was going on from the very beginning. Not only did Kaguya, ignoring the agreements, block their way to the castle, do not let them help the Hyugas, so these egregious accusations that have arrived at the moment. The woman could endure and retreat without engaging in battle with the bone clan, not wanting to waste her strength on a deliberately failed mission, but the sudden appearance of a pair of Susano destroyed her thoughts.

If there were already clan members on the battlefield in the castle, so also mangekye users, how could Masushi retreat. The first attempts to negotiate with Kaguya were interrupted by manic laughter, followed by an attack. She had no choice but to force her way to the castle. Now, when the battle in the castle has subsided, these three have appeared and accuse them of colluding with the disgusting, ugly Senju.

After standing for a few seconds in thought, the woman, clutching the tanto in her hands, sighed. Slowly, under the uncomprehending stares of her fellow clansmen, she sheathed it. Looking at Harushumo with narrowed eyes, Masushi spoke seriously.

- We will remove the weapon, but we will not hand it over to you. I can only promise that I will personally punish the one who exposes them. Also, we will not resist, but I would like to hear a comprehensive explanation of your words. Let me personally inspect the battlefield to…

- You will remain here, under our supervision, together with Kaguya, until Forumu-san or his proxy arrives…

Interrupting Masushi, Harushumo spoke sharply, forcing the woman to frown and take a firmer grip on the handle of the tanto, from which she did not remove her hand.

- What do you mean by your words?

- That's what I said. – For a split second, strange emotions flashed in Harushumo's eyes, but after hesitating for a second, he exclaimed sharply, with anger in his voice. – Because of your clan members, several of my clansmen died. If you continue, then for balance, thinking I will have to take a few lives from your group. Aren't you guys?

Casting a glance at the group of Kaguya, who took Uchih into the environment, Harushumo depicted an evil grin. The members of the bones clan themselves, surrounding the Uchih, barely restrained themselves from rushing into battle. Following Harushumo's gaze that outlined the area, Masushi clenched her teeth. Slowly removing her hand from tanto, she straightened up, standing up straight.

- We give up. – Looking at the group of Uchiha, she hissed through her teeth - Put away your weapons.

- But…

- I said clean it up!

After looking at each other and hesitating for a few seconds, the uncertain Uchiha followed the commander's order, starting to put the cold weapon in the scabbard and other storage places that some had in their hands. Nodding at this, Harushumo spoke more relaxed.

- Since you have acted wisely, we will not be zealous. You can keep your weapon with you, but remember, if you make any sudden and suspicious movement, I will immediately notice it… But don't worry, we've already sent the falcon to your captain, and he or his proxy should arrive soon. By that time, you will be waiting for him here, so as not to unnerve each other's nerves by unnecessary walking. - Looking at Kaguya, Harushumo forced a smile. – I hope Oroto-san can control the situation.

Looking back, the man, showing white teeth, smiled more or less not a crazy smile. – Don't worry, I'm not my "brother" and I'll manage... at least I won't let have another mark on your face…

Hearing this, Harushumo's eyes flashed with murderous intent, but two palms laid on both sides of his shoulders abruptly brought the heir to himself. Having cocked his head and nodded to Rakosi and Musushi, he took a deep breath, trying to return to the plan he had spoken earlier.

"How I don't like this tongue-scratching. But the text that I studied so hard worked. Father was telling the truth, he's really quite capable."