As Iruka's voice rang out, the students cheerfully rushed out of the school, laughter and chatter filling the air.
Uchiha Sasuke was among the crowd, while a shadow clone of Genya followed at a leisurely pace behind him.
Genya's eyes, however, were fixed on the Uchiha clan's compound. A cold glint flickered in his dark, dual-pupiled eyes as he muttered, "Uchiha Itachi... you've finally made your move."
His gaze then shifted to the carefree Sasuke walking ahead of him, a sharp, calculating gleam in his eyes.
If Itachi couldn't be controlled, Sasuke would be the final trump card. This was why Genya had left a shadow clone at the school.
Still, he wasn't sure if Itachi, with his cold and detached nature, would abandon his mission for Sasuke's sake.
Or worse—what if Itachi killed Sasuke, the one person he still cared about? Would that push Itachi into complete madness?
All these uncertainties weighed heavily on Genya's mind.
But after today, Uchiha Sasuke would be known as the brother of a criminal, bearing a sin that could never be erased.
And Uchiha Itachi? He would become an eternal sinner of the Uchiha clan, a traitor forever branded by his actions.
As Sasuke left the school, he didn't see his brother waiting for him. Unsurprised, he simply headed straight for the Uchiha compound.
Meanwhile, in the Hokage's office...
"Itachi, how do you think your clan will react if they find out your little brother is still alive?" Hiruzen Sarutobi's lips curled into a sly smile as he watched the small figure reflected in his crystal ball.
His intention was clear—to push Itachi to the brink.
He wanted Itachi to understand that after what he had done, there was no possibility of reconciliation with his clan.
Not even Sasuke could be accepted back into the fold.
The only path left for Itachi was to eradicate the Uchiha clan entirely.
Everything was going according to his plan!
With a light chuckle, the scene within the crystal ball once again revealed the towering Susanoo of Uchiha Itachi, as well as... the small figure fighting against him!
Gradually, his brows furrowed.
Who was this assassin? Fighting against Itachi's Susanoo, he only grew stronger with each passing moment!
Even now, Uchiha Itachi was subtly being pushed to the defensive. If this dragged on, Itachi might actually lose. He couldn't be sure if this assassin was also using some special secret technique.
In the midst of the battle!
Genya's fists slammed into the Susanoo, as if he was venting his rage!
The former heir of the Uchiha clan, who had once sacrificed his own clansmen as bait to ambush him—ever since Itachi began the massacre, this man had lost all humanity!
There was no other way. Fight, fight, fight!
Only by crushing him with true strength would he finally understand reality!
"I used my clansmen's lives to scheme against you? It's because you interfered with my mission!" Uchiha Itachi, standing within the Susanoo, clashed with Genya, his tone resolute.
"From the moment I accepted this mission, the mission has always come first!"
As he spoke, a firm determination flashed in Itachi's eyes, and his attacks against Genya grew faster and more intense!
This time, he would settle this once and for all!
"What a noble mission! Does this mission include killing your own little brother too?" Genya roared, slamming another fist into the Susanoo.
But, those words seemed to strike a nerve in Uchiha Itachi. His pupils contracted, and he glared at Genya with fury.
As if Genya had just killed his parents.
Itachi Uchiha glared fiercely at Genya: "If you dare lay a finger on Sasuke, no matter where you go, I will hunt you down!"
"Haha, how laughable! What a hypocrite!" Genya looked at Itachi and suddenly burst into laughter.
"Your brother is your precious sibling, but what about the clansmen you slaughtered? Weren't they someone's beloved brothers? Weren't they good sons to their parents? Yet, did you show them any mercy?"
"You invited wolves into the clan, letting outsiders massacre the Uchiha clan!"
"Why is it that when it comes to your brother, you're so emotional? Isn't he also an Uchiha?"
Genya laughed, his laughter wild and unrestrained.
If Itachi had killed his own brother for the sake of Konoha, Genya might have respected his so-called "Will of Fire."
But now, it was clear—Itachi was just a selfish hypocrite!
When Itachi slaughtered his own clan, he showed no mercy. What a double standard!
"It's different!" Itachi shook his head, staring at Genya. "You, as an assassin, wouldn't understand. Sasuke is the future of the Uchiha clan. He will restore the Uchiha to greatness!"
"Haha, restore to greatness?" Genya laughed even more mockingly. "With just the two of you? The Uchiha clan will fade into obscurity!"
Not to mention Itachi's failing health, Sasuke's future daughter alone could never restore the clan's glory.
And this still didn't justify the massacre of innocent lives!
"You don't understand. If I hadn't done this, the Uchiha clan would have fallen even faster," Itachi insisted, still making excuses. Without him, not a single Uchiha would have been spared.
Their argument continued even as they fought.
In his rage, Itachi's massive hand slammed directly into Genya's body!
In an instant, Genya was sent flying, crashing through several buildings!
However, these courtyards were already devoid of life, filled with tragic corpses. In one corner, Genya even spotted the exposed body of a woman.
When he saw this scene, his mind instantly buzzed with rage!
They died, and yet they dared to insult my Uchiha clan!
Hah, how laughable! Laughable Konoha, laughable Root, laughable Uchiha Itachi!
Frowning, he stood up and with a wave of his hand, a earth wall rose, covering the woman's figure and cutting her off from view.
Then, he turned back toward Uchiha Itachi!
"Our clan was humiliated, slaughtered, and you are the one to blame!" Uchiha Genya stared directly at Itachi, each word spoken with cold precision.
Uchiha Itachi remained silent, saying nothing.
This time, he had no words to defend himself.
However, this massacre was inevitable. If that assassin hadn't stopped him, perhaps that woman wouldn't have suffered such injustice!
It was all that assassin's fault!
Outside the Uchiha compound, Uchiha Sasuke was rushing over when he suddenly saw a massive figure near his home. His heart skipped a beat.
He quickened his pace, his small steps turning into a sprint.
He wanted to see what was happening inside the clan.
Genya's shadow clone followed behind, also drawn by the enormous Susanoo. Instead of heading home, he moved toward the direction of the Susanoo.
And so, two small figures approached the clan grounds. Genya noticed a few Root ninjas trailing them, but they were only observing, not making any moves.
Uchiha Sasuke entered the clan compound first!
The first thing that greeted him was the sight of the ruined and bloodied headquarters of the Uchiha police force!
Uchiha Sasuke was stunned, his eyes wide as he stared ahead, his school bag slipping from his back and falling to the ground.
He couldn't believe what he was seeing!
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