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Uchiha Itachi, concealed in the shadows, kept a vigilant watch on the battlefield, observing every change without missing a beat.
From Uchiha Haru's initial advantage over the First and Second Hokage to the way those two legends performed the same ninjutsu as if completely unfazed by their earlier setbacks, Itachi's mind was steadily piecing things together.
Uchiha Haru was undoubtedly powerful, but the recently reanimated First and Second Hokage were not at their prime. However, they possessed abilities beyond what they had in life—abilities that were unimaginable, especially their chakra reserves.
If this continued, no matter who feared whom, both sides would inevitably exhaust themselves.
He wondered how Uchiha Haru would respond to such a war of attrition.
Suddenly, the clash reignited without warning.
Once again, Wood Release dragons clashed violently against one another.
This time, Senju Tobirama, the Second Hokage, did not remain idle. Seizing the opportunity while Haru was locked in combat with the First Hokage's Wood Dragon, Tobirama launched a surprise attack, deploying multiple shadow clones alongside the Flying Thunder God Technique.
He aimed to test whether Uchiha Haru, unprotected by his Wood Dragon, could withstand such an assault.
Haru's expression remained unshaken—calm, without a trace of panic.
This was partly due to his countless experiences in simulations, but more so because his repeated life-or-death battles had honed his combat instincts and reflexes to levels most could never reach.
Even without prior knowledge of unfolding events, he remained collected.
"Wood Release: Multiple Wood Clone Technique!"
Haru manipulated the Wood Dragon suspended midair, simultaneously channeling chakra to unleash a second jutsu.
Wood Release: Multiple Wood Clone Technique.
This jutsu was somewhat akin to the Multiple Shadow Clone Technique invented by the Second Hokage himself.
The difference? Haru's wood clones were far stronger—both harder to distinguish from the real body and more formidable individually.
But such power came at a steep price.
Most notably, it consumed far more chakra.
If one's chakra reserves were insufficient and they still forced the technique, it could seriously harm their true body.
Fortunately, Haru no longer needed to worry.
His chakra reserves had ballooned to absurd levels thanks to multiple blessings and abilities.
This cost was trivial to him.
The fierce battle raged on.
In the air, wood dragons tangled in deadly combat.
On the ground, dozens of wood clones squared off against Tobirama's shadow clones.
More than ten minutes later, Uchiha Haru emerged victorious once again.
But unlike before, the Uchiha clan members wore no smiles of triumph.
The wood dragons and multiple clones that had just been defeated began to reform—condensing anew, ready to fight once more.
"Give up. There's still time to surrender."
"The reanimated bodies are immortal. Their chakra is limitless. Even Uchiha Haru stands no chance of winning."
The Third Hokage's voice was slow and deliberate.
"I am willing to offer you another chance. Agree to my terms now, and everything we discussed before will still stand."
"I promise, you will suffer no harm. No injuries."
"No chakra will be drained!"
Even the most ordinary Uchiha members now understood why the First and Second Hokage seemed tireless.
What could they do?
Could they still win?
Such questions filled the hearts of many, seeping in and shaking even the strongest among them.
Even those who embraced death feared for their children.
Could they truly let their bloodline be snuffed out like this?
Though the Third Hokage's words might have seemed unreliable, what if they were sincere?
As panic threatened to consume the Uchiha, a sudden roar echoed from above, breaking through the tension.
All eyes turned to the source of the sound.
It was the third time Uchiha Haru had repelled the First and Second Hokage's combined assault.
"My comrades," a voice rang out from the Uchiha ranks, fierce and unwavering, "Haru is still fighting for us! How can we possibly give up now?"
"While he remains, we have a chance to take them all down."
"Are we really going to trust those hypocritical Konoha brats over Uchiha Haru?"
Another voice shouted, rallying their spirits.
"Yes! With Haru's power, who could stop him if he wanted to retreat?"
"He stays because he fights for us. He never gave up—how dare we?"
Those words shattered the Third Hokage's attempt to sow doubt among the Uchiha.
The clan rallied once more, united and resolute.
The Third Hokage's eyes narrowed.
This was clearly not the outcome he had hoped for.
Yet, outwardly, he feigned regret, shaking his head with a sorrowful sigh.
"Alas, what a pity… what a pity indeed…"
"Since they want to die, then so be it."
Danzo sneered coldly. "They cannot win."
The Uchiha frowned but said nothing.
The situation was undeniably grim.
All attention returned to the battlefield.
Uchiha Haru fended off the combined attacks of the First and Second Hokage for the fifth time.
Then the sixth.
The seventh.
Initially, the Third Hokage, Danzo, and Orochimaru had worn confident, relaxed expressions, believing victory was within their grasp.
But as the battle dragged on, disbelief and shock crept onto their faces.
No matter how often the First and Second Hokage assaulted, Uchiha Haru met every strike with steadfast resistance.
The reanimated Hokage could lavish chakra with reckless abandon thanks to their immortal bodies.
But what was Haru relying on?
You know, even the most basic Multiple Shadow Clone Technique requires an enormous amount of chakra. Not to mention the Wood Release Dragon Technique.
The chakra consumption here had reached an unbelievably excessive level.
How could Uchiha Haru possibly withstand it?
No one knew, but Haru simply resisted.
Corresponding to this, the mood within the Uchiha clan shifted dramatically.
Their expressions gradually brightened, turning excited—almost fanatical.
The young man who always stood at the forefront now seemed like an undefeated god of war.
All previous worries evaporated completely.
They believed that Uchiha Haru could lead them away from ruin and restore the Uchiha clan's glory once more.
"We can't let this drag on!" Danzo's eyes narrowed as his expression darkened. "It will be dawn in just over an hour."
"The Uchiha clan's stronghold has changed so drastically that it's impossible to avoid drawing attention."
"We must strike quickly and decisively!"
The Third Hokage frowned slightly.
Danzo's concerns mirrored his own.
Previously, they had erected a barrier around the Uchiha settlement to keep outsiders from knowing what happened inside.
But as the sky lightened, that barrier would lose effectiveness.
The risk of exposure was about to multiply.
Would the outside world discover that Konoha planned to massacre the Uchiha clan?
What would the other clans think?
If such news leaked, it would become a scandalous joke.
Could rivals seize this opportunity to unite and declare war on Konoha?
And the Third Hokage's decades-long reputation would be irreparably damaged.
The risks were too great.
He could not afford such consequences.
Orochimaru appeared more relaxed.
After all, what happened to Konoha was little concern of his.
His only regret was the potential loss of Uchiha Haru's perfect body.
"Let's go together," Danzo said deeply.
"We can't waste any more time. We must finish this quickly!"
The Third Hokage said nothing.
Though this strategy was beneath his dignity, in the current situation, he no longer cared.
Both men took a step forward simultaneously and glanced at Orochimaru, who stood silently beside them, his expression unreadable.
Orochimaru smiled faintly.
If the First and Second Hokage—brought back by the Impure World Reincarnation—couldn't bring down Uchiha Haru, what hope did the three of them have?
He was uncertain.
Especially after the last fight, he felt a deep fear of Haru's power.
He was unwilling to take needless risks.
"Orochimaru," Danzo said coldly, "from the moment you decided to give up, we are all in the same boat. You are the enemy of Uchiha Haru and the Uchiha clan."
"Do you understand what will happen if Uchiha Haru is allowed to escape?"
Orochimaru's smile froze.
He looked at Uchiha Haru battling fiercely against the First and Second Hokage, then turned to the two reanimated Hokage beside him and nodded.
"Very well. I will do it."
The Third Hokage nodded with relief.
Orochimaru was his disciple.
Back in Konoha, he had been counted among the "Three Legendary Sannin of Konoha" alongside Jiraiya and Tsunade.
His strength, potential, and talent were unmatched.
Years had passed since he defected.
No one was entirely sure how much he had grown, but his development of the forbidden Impure World Reincarnation technique to such an advanced level was proof of his immense power—likely on par with the legendary Four-Tails Jinchuriki.
With Orochimaru's help, their chances of victory would undoubtedly increase dramatically.
"Are you willing to act?"
"No matter what you ask, we will consider it," Danzo said as he addressed the masked man who had been silently observing the battle behind them.
This mysterious figure, who claimed to be Uchiha Madara, was difficult for anyone to read.
The masked man stood perfectly still.
Though he said nothing, his intentions were clear: he would not intervene.
In his eyes, Uchiha Haru's power was terrifying beyond measure.
Better to be an ally to such a person than an enemy.
Besides, Haru's relationship with Konoha seemed deeply antagonistic.
Though he had refused to join this organization, that meant little.
Konoha was Uchiha Haru's enemy, and thus his enemy as well.
They shared a common foe.
Cooperation was a real possibility in the future.
If his grand plan gained a powerful ally like Uchiha Haru, the chance of success would soar.
So, he intended to remain inactive.
As for Orochimaru, although a member of his organization, he would focus solely on his own objectives, uninterested in other internal affairs.
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