Konoha, year forty-nine.
Land of Fire.
Border.
Three Konoha Ninja squads, a total of twelve people, were escorting supplies to the front-line camp.
The leader was a man named Sarutobi Haruki, who was in charge of this operation.
His squad members were Shimura Shinta and Mitokado Ichiro, primarily responsible for offense.
The other two squads consisted of Hyuga Shunta, Inuzuka Yuukaze, and Aburame Kiiya, responsible for intelligence gathering and reconnaissance.
And Akimichi Shota, Yamanaka Taishi, and Nara Sho, responsible for defense and counter-attack.
The group walked along the road, stopping frequently to observe their surroundings, so their pace could be described as slow.
Seeing Hyuga Shunta stop again ahead, Sarutobi Haruki couldn't help but frown.
"What is it again?"
Hyuga Shunta replied, "We've been traveling for a while now. It's not too late to let me observe with my Byakugan before we proceed."
After speaking, Hyuga Shunta said to Inuzuka Yuukaze and Aburame Kiiya, "You two help scout as well."
"Yes!"
Inuzuka Yuukaze patted the gray wolfdog at his feet: "Hai-maru, go sniff."
"Woof!"
Hai-maru barked twice and charged into the dense forest ahead.
A large number of insects also flew out from Aburame Kiiya's body, advancing forward from the air.
Just as Hyuga Shunta was about to activate his Byakugan to observe ahead, Sarutobi Haruki said with some impatience, "Shunta, isn't this way of traveling a bit too slow?"
"We've been on the road for several days straight, and haven't encountered any danger, have we?"
After delivering these supplies to the front line, he was waiting to rush back for his daughter's coming-of-age ceremony.
If they continued at this speed, there would definitely not be enough time.
Hearing this, Hyuga Shunta said helplessly, "Haruki-sama, you may not be aware since you haven't been on a battlefield, but ever since Iwagakure and Hidden Mist Village joined the war, the pressure on our front lines has become immense, and gaps in the defenses are inevitable."
"Many supply transport squads have been attacked by Iwagakure and Hidden Mist Ninja. It's always better to be careful."
Hearing this, Sarutobi Haruki's eyes instantly turned cold: "Are you questioning my abilities?"
Hyuga Shunta quickly shook his head and said, "Of course not, I didn't mean that."
"Then listen to me, full speed ahead!"
Shimura Shinta and Mitokado Ichiro also clamored, "Captain Haruki is right, even if we encounter enemies, we can easily deal with them."
Hearing the three people's demands, Hyuga Shunta felt very uneasy.
This was a battlefield. Even if Sarutobi Haruki had the strength of a Jonin, he shouldn't be so careless... Did these three even know how cruel war was?
However, Sarutobi Haruki was in charge of this operation, so Hyuga Shunta, no matter how dissatisfied, could only obey orders.
"Yuukaze, Kiiya, you two recall Hai-maru and your insects."
No sooner had he spoken than a piercing dog bark suddenly came from ahead.
Inuzuka Yuukaze's expression changed, and he immediately rushed in the direction of the sound: "Hai-maru!!!"
"Enemy attack!"
Hyuga Shunta activated his Byakugan and followed with Aburame Kiiya.
Seeing this, Nara Sho asked, "Captain Haruki, what should we do now?"
Sarutobi Haruki was stunned for a moment, then cursed, "These three idiots, knowing there are enemies and still charging forward. What if they fall into an enemy trap?"
"Ignore them, we'll defend our position."
"You all quickly set up traps."
Hearing Sarutobi Haruki's order, Nara Sho was stunned.
Setting up traps at a time like this?
Would there be enough time?
Just as he was about to argue, a rustling sound came from the dense forest ahead.
Sarutobi Haruki and the others looked up and saw three Ninja in long black robes appear before them.
The Uchiha Clan's unique "fan" crest was embroidered on their clothes, and their crimson Three-Tomoe Sharingan continuously emitted a terrifying aura.
"The Uchiha Clan..."
"Damn it!"
Nara Sho and the other two all looked grim.
Uchiha Ninja with the Three-Tomoe Sharingan had at least Jonin-level strength, and now three of them had appeared at once.
Among their six people, only Sarutobi Haruki was a Jonin.
What should they do now?
Just as Nara Sho was pondering a countermeasure, a disdainful snort came from the tree.
"Just a few small fries?"
"Captain Fugaku, I can handle this alone."
Hearing this, Uchiha Fugaku nodded: "Homura, don't be careless."
"Understood."
Uchiha Homura smiled and nodded, then drew his long sword and slowly walked down.
"Shira, you are responsible for providing support from the side. If anything happens, act immediately."
Uchiha Shira immediately said, "Yes, Lord Fugaku!"
Seeing Uchiha Homura advance alone, a trace of anger rose in Sarutobi Haruki's heart.
Three people came, yet only one was sent to fight them. Were they looking down on them?
Especially that black long hair and arrogant expression... it was almost identical to the image of the Uchiha Clan in his memory.
"I just rummaged through the memories in your companions' minds..." Uchiha Homura's eyes gradually grew excited, "You three are Ninja from the Sarutobi Clan, Shimura Clan, and Mitokado Clan, aren't you?"
Sarutobi Haruki said coldly, "So what? In the Village, you were nothing more than dogs under our command. Even now, you won't be able to turn things around."
"Fire Release: Great Flame Technique!"
Sarutobi Haruki attacked first, and Uchiha Homura also formed hand signs: "Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!"
Two fireballs collided with a roar, forming a sea of flames.
Uchiha Homura's figure rushed out from the flames, gripping his long sword and charging directly at Sarutobi Haruki.
Seeing this, Sarutobi Haruki also drew a kunai and met him.
There were many Uchiha Ninja he had trampled underfoot; this time would be no exception.
The two clashed.
Sarutobi Haruki was a Jonin, and born into the Sarutobi Clan, he possessed considerable skill in both Ninjutsu and Taijutsu.
So when he saw Uchiha Homura charge alone, he was very confident that he could take him down.
However, not long after their exchange began, he inadvertently glanced at Uchiha Homura's eyes while defending.
Sarutobi Haruki's spirit wavered for a moment.
"Genjutsu: Release!"
In just an instant, Sarutobi Haruki knew he had fallen under Genjutsu and immediately forced himself to disrupt the flow of Chakra within his body.
Unfortunately, after he regained consciousness, Sarutobi Haruki felt a sharp pain in his chest.
Looking down, he saw that the opponent's long sword had pierced his heart at some unknown moment.
"You are nothing but thieves who stole our power. Your arrogance and hubris have made you so foolish that you can't even see reality."
"But from now on, under the leadership of Clan Head Yuzuru, we will reclaim everything that belongs to us!"
Uchiha Homura snorted coldly, pulled his long sword horizontally, and half of Sarutobi Haruki's body was sliced open, instantly losing all signs of life.
When he was in Konoha, as a member of the Police Force, he had often been troubled by Ninja from clans like Sarutobi and Mitokado.
They were clearly weak, yet they could ride on their heads and make a mess.
That feeling was as frustrating as it could be.
Now, he could finally let these bastards see what true Uchiha were like!
Seeing a Jonin like Sarutobi Haruki instantly die at Uchiha Homura's hands, Shimura Shinta and Mitokado Ichiro immediately turned and fled.
Nara Sho, Akimichi Shota, and Yamanaka Taishi, who had originally planned to find an opportunity, could only abandon their original intentions and follow suit in fleeing.
But it was already too late.
The moment they gazed into the Three-Tomoe Sharingan, they were destined to lose their chance at survival.
After easily killing all of them, Uchiha Fugaku simply used Fire Release to burn all the supplies.
The Uchiha Clan's hunting hour had now begun!
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