Chapter 117: Chapter 117: Clan Patriarch, Long Time No See!
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Within the hastily constructed base, Ōtsutsuki Sugito surveyed the ground littered with corpses and let out a cold laugh.
"That guy's information was indeed accurate."
"It's a pity I couldn't capture Uchiha Tajima."
He walked to a breach in the wall, gazing at the scene outside as he murmured to himself, "With the plan progressing to this point, it's about halfway to success."
"Once the Uchiha are dealt with, the Senju clan will be next."
"Ancestor Hamura, your decision back then was indeed correct. The world created by the Sage of Six Paths doesn't deserve to continue existing."
"For so many years, I was the one blinded by obsession."
As he spoke, his gaze gradually filled with hatred.
Clearly, the desire to destroy the shinobi world wasn't solely about fulfilling his ancestor's wishes.
More than anything, he sought revenge for his son.
"Uchiha, Hyūga, you will pay the price for your actions."
"And it begins with your patriarchs."
The decapitation squad had fled in haste, but Ōtsutsuki Sugito had no intention of letting them go so easily.
Tajima was as good as dead. As for those two brothers, he would spare them for now as per the instructions he had received.
"In the end, they will all meet their demise, one after another. There's no need to act hastily for now."
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Fifteen kilometers west of the border between the Land of Fire and the Land of Rain.
In the dense forest, an army of human puppets surged forward, moving like an unstoppable wave.
At the front, the disheveled Uchiha Tajima fled in desperation, all the while dodging the green energy bullets fired at him from behind.
The once-proud leader of the Uchiha clan had been reduced to such a state.
It would not be an exaggeration to describe him as a stray dog.
"Almost there—once I reach the border, I can meet up with the reinforcements." Gripping the katana in his hand tightly, Tajima charged ahead with reckless determination, paying no mind to the consequences.
Although his speed was impressive, it still couldn't compare to the flying capabilities of the human puppets.
A barrage of green energy bullets rained down, forcing Tajima to turn back and confront the enemy head-on.
A flurry of flashing blades and clashing steel allowed Tajima to eliminate more than thirty puppets. However, an even greater number of pursuers had already surrounded him completely.
At the command of several puppet masters, an overwhelming barrage of energy bullets rained down in an instant, completely engulfing the figure of the Uchiha patriarch.
Yet, the target they had been relentlessly chasing for so long turned out to be nothing more than a shadow clone.
Thirty kilometers north of the scene of the battlefield.
As the memories from the shadow clone transmitted back to him, Tajima brushed aside the grass covering his hiding spot and climbed out from the concealed pit with a cold smile.
"A bunch of fools. Still, that brat's shadow clone technique is undeniably useful."
The cunning Tajima had even managed to steal the Chidori, let alone Kyosuke's shadow clone technique, which had never been closely guarded.
With his deep understanding of ninjutsu, combined with the Sharingan's assistance, replicating the shadow clone technique had been a simple task for him.
Unexpectedly, this technique saved his life today.
After quickly determining the direction, Tajima immediately set off northward, confident that no one would anticipate him taking such a wide detour.
Despite the failure of the decapitation mission, he had successfully used the lives of his loyal subordinates to execute a shadow clone technique that misled the pursuers.
Due to the failure of the decapitation mission, he resorted to using the lives of his most trusted subordinates, sacrificing them in order to successfully perform the Shadow Clone Technique.
This tactic effectively confused the pursuers, leading them away from his true location.
It wasn't just the puppet masters who were fooled—even the Zetsu that had been secretly observing from the shadows was left bewildered.
"What just happened?!" Staring at the dissipating white smoke of the shadow clone, Zetsu felt its teeth clench in frustration.
Fortunately, White Zetsu's scouting abilities were unmatched. With enough time, it was confident it could locate its target again.
Before long, while it still hadn't found Tajima's trail, it stumbled upon an unexpected discovery.
"It's him." White Zetsu blinked in surprise and immediately relayed the information to Black Zetsu through their shared connection.
Soon, a new command arrived: Abandon the original plan and instead guide the newcomer toward Tajima's location.
"Heh, this is going to be interesting."
Deep within the forest, a figure cloaked in black and wearing an Oni mask was advancing swiftly.
This figure was none other than Kyosuke, who had been relentlessly pursuing Tajima all the way.
However, aside from the scattered remains of puppets all over the ground, he had yet to find any trace of Tajima.
"If I'd known, I would have exchanged points for a sensory-type ability earlier." Kyosuke sighed.
Yet, in his current penniless state, he didn't even have enough points to redeem a basic Transformation Technique, let alone something useful.
As he silently regretted his situation, something unusual suddenly caught his attention.
After a moment of hesitation, Kyosuke decided to investigate. Whether it was Tajima or not, he needed to find out.
This pursuit took him over ten kilometers.
Each time he considered giving up, the trail became more precise, pointing him toward a specific location.
At last, his efforts paid off. He finally spotted two puppet masters from the Tsukigakure clan in front of him.
A little farther ahead was the figure he had been chasing—none other than his dear patriarch, Tajima, fleeing for his life.
"Finally found you." With a burst of the Body Flicker Technique, Kyosuke launched a near-silent assault, swiftly eliminating the two puppet masters.
He quickly formed a series of hand seals, and a roaring Great Fireball shot forward, filling the space in front of Uchiha Tajima with intense flames.
"Dearest Patriarch, long time no see," Kyosuke remarked, his tone dripping with sarcasm as he approached.
In the distance, White Zetsu slowly emerged from the ground. Its eyes glinted slightly, as if using some method to record the scene unfolding before it.
"The show is about to begin."
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On the other hand, Uchiha Madara had finally shaken off his pursuers.
After a desperate battle within the base, he had managed to push his body beyond its limits and at this moment, his body exuding an overwhelming, terrifying aura.
This feeling—one that Izuna had only ever sensed in a few of the clan's strongest members—was something he had never imagined his older brother would reach after that grueling fight.
The Uchiha clan was unique in that a surge of negative emotions could dramatically alter the chakra of the user.
With their father injured and his younger brother in immediate danger, the two most important people in Madara's life were both at risk. In that moment, his mind was almost consumed by negative emotions.
When he regained his senses, he had already used an explosive surge of chakra to temporarily repel the enemies.
For now, Izuna was safe, but it all depended on whether their father would remain unharmed.
Looking at his breathless younger brother, Madara gritted his teeth and decided to meet up with the reinforcement squad first.
After ensuring Izuna's safety, he planned to return and search for his father's whereabouts.
"Father is strong, there are few who can match him. At the very least, he should have a good chance of escaping."
While deep in thought, Madara sensed a faint disturbance behind them. Fearing pursuers, he immediately urged his brother to hurry.
"Brother," Izuna said, looking back with some concern. "Father won't be in any danger, will he?"
Clearly, he was also concerned about their father's safety.
Though Tajima had a harsh personality, he was still the father of both brothers, the person closest to them.
Normally, this wouldn't matter as much, but now, Izuna fully realised how important their father truly was.
Not just Izuna—Madara himself couldn't bear to imagine the consequences if something were to happen to their father.
Suppressing the rising unease in his chest, Madara smiled at his brother and gently reassured him.
"Don't worry, Father will be fine."
At the same time, he silently whispered to himself.
"Whoever dares to harm Father, I, Uchiha Madara, will make him pay with his life."
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