The domineering Uchiha drove the Third Hokage mad!

Chapter 249 Uchiha Itachi vs. Guren

Upon seeing the three Iwagakure ninjas dead, the caravan owner was already terrified and his legs went weak.

He quickly took out a bag of gold coins and handed it to Honglian.

"Sir, this is my protection money. Please, have mercy and let us pass."

Honglian took the gold coin, weighed it between her fingertips, and the crisp sound of the metal clashing made a hint of satisfaction flash in her eyes.

She raised her hand and waved it, her face full of arrogance and indifference: "You're smart enough to hand it over next time, so I don't have to do it myself."

Seeing this, the other caravan owners dared not hesitate any longer and rushed to hand over their gold coins to Honglian's subordinates.

For a time, the business world was filled with merchants' flattering voices.

Meanwhile, Honglian's underlings were busy counting the money, their faces beaming with smug satisfaction.

"Sister, there are six more people over there. They don't look like a caravan. Should we go and collect some money?"

Ruro approached Honglian, pointed to Uchiha Itachi, Uchiha Shisui, and the others not far away, his eyes gleaming with greed.

Just as she was about to step forward, Honglian shouted sharply, "Ru Luo Li, come back! They are not weak, don't cause trouble."

Ru Luo Li was stunned for a moment. Although somewhat unwilling, he still retreated dejectedly.

Uchiha Itachi saw all of this, and his eyes shone even brighter.

Not only does Honglian possess the rare Crystal Release bloodline limit, but she also has a beautiful appearance and a cold yet powerful temperament. Her adoptive father, Uchiha Mitsumine, would definitely like her!

He suppressed his excitement and whispered, "Brother Zhishui, did you see that? That woman knows Crystal Release! She has a haughty demeanor and is so beautiful. She's exactly the person I've been looking for!"

His voice couldn't hide his excitement, and his gaze was fixed on Honglian.

Honglian seemed to sense the burning gaze, her brows furrowed slightly, and she subconsciously looked behind the tree.

Uchiha Shisui's eyes were full of approval: "She is indeed a rare talent. Her Crystal Release technique is quite powerful, and her appearance and demeanor are worthy of you, Master. However, she is engaged in highway robbery; I wonder what her character is like!"

Uchiha Itachi pointed at the caravan, his fingers touching the kunai at his waist: "She didn't kill innocent people indiscriminately, so her character can't be too bad. Besides, she's very strong, yet she only collects protection money here; she must have her difficulties. As long as we show her our power and offer her benefits, we won't have to worry about her not coming with us."

After saying that, Itachi Uchiha activated his three-tomoe Sharingan and rushed forward, his black trench coat billowing in the wind.

With the immense popularity of the movie "The Legend of Madara Uchiha and Hashirama Senju", the Sharingan of the Uchiha clan has long been a well-known symbol in the ninja world.

Seeing Itachi Uchiha charging towards her, Guren assumed a defensive stance: "Uchiha, why are you chasing after me?"

Itachi Uchiha stood at a distance, drawing eight kunai: "I want to spar with you and test your strength. If you lose, then please come with us, and I will offer you to the Uchiha Three Musketeers!"

"The Three Peaks of the Uchiha Clan?"

Honglian was startled; she had long heard rumors about this daimyo of the Land of Water.

Rumor has it that he was the strongest ninja in the world, having single-handedly fought against the three great ninja villages of Kumogakure, Iwagakure, and Sunagakure; he had nine queens by his side and was entangled with several female secretaries, earning him a reputation for womanizing; in addition, before becoming a daimyo, he was one of the wealthiest men in the ninja world.

However, having grown up in chaotic times, she never intended to rely on anyone: "Then why don't you give it a try!"

Uchiha Itachi retreated rapidly, creating distance as he flicked his wrist, sending eight kunai flying towards Guren.

The kunai collided with each other in mid-air, using the force to change direction and instantly transforming into eight cold beams of light, shooting towards Honglian from eight different angles and blocking all her escape routes.

"Crystal Release: Crimson Fruit!"

Honglian quickly formed hand seals, and pale red chakra erupted around her.

In an instant, crystals surged from beneath her feet, quickly condensing into a huge rhomboid crystal that enveloped her completely.

"Clang clang clang!" The kunai struck the crystal, making a crisp sound, but it didn't even leave a scratch.

"You do have some skill." A hint of admiration flashed in Itachi's eyes, but he did not stop.

Honglian emerged from the crystal, her eyes filled with solemnity.

She knew that the Sharingan of the Uchiha clan was adept at observation, and she must not give them a chance to find a weakness.

"Crystal Release: Emerald Mirror... Crystal Release: Emerald Clone Technique!"

A flash of light appeared in the crystal mirror, and six clones identical to Guren emerged from the mirror, surrounding Itachi Uchiha.

Upon seeing this, the surrounding merchants and Honglian's henchmen quickly retreated, fearing they would be caught in the crossfire.

Ru Luoli and the others watched the scene intently, gripping their weapons tightly, ready to provide support at any moment.

The six clones of Crimson Lotus worked in perfect unison, launching their attacks simultaneously. Crystal short blades, accompanied by a sharp whistling sound, pierced towards Itachi from different directions.

Uchiha Itachi remained completely calm, his Sharingan rapidly scanning to take in the movements of all his clones.

He lightly touched the ground with his feet, leaped into the air, and then swung out six shuriken, shattering the six crystal-escape clones.

A ruthless glint flashed in Honglian's eyes as she formed hand seals: "Crystal Release: Hexagonal Shuriken Dance!"

Countless hexagonal crystal shuriken condensed in the air and shot towards Itachi like a torrential rain.

"The Crow Clone Technique!"

A red light flashed in Itachi's eyes, and his body instantly transformed into more than a dozen black crows, which scattered and flew away.

The cawing of crows rose in the air: "Caw...caaw...caaw caw caw..."

The crystal shuriken missed its target, embedding itself in the ground and sending up a spray of pebbles.

Immediately afterwards, Itachi Uchiha's voice rang out from among the crows: "Shadow Clone Explosion!"

A dozen crows suddenly changed direction and rushed towards Honglian and her clone.

"Boom... boom boom... boom boom boom..."

Violent explosions rang out one after another, and smoke and dust filled the entire trade route, enveloping Honglian's figure within them.

"You think you can beat me like that?"

Amidst the smoke and dust, the Crimson Lotus was surrounded by a large number of red crystals, so it was completely unharmed!

She rapidly formed hand seals, unleashing her chakra to its maximum: "Crystal Release: Emerald Crystal Labyrinth Technique!"

Pale green crystals emerged from the ground and rapidly spread upwards, instantly forming a huge red crystal maze that enveloped the entire trade route.

The walls of the maze were smooth and hard, without a single gap, clearly intended to completely trap Itachi Uchiha inside.

Honglian was panting heavily, her heart filled with vigilance.

But the next second, Itachi Uchiha's voice came from afar: "Sister, that's enough, you've already lost."

Honglian turned around abruptly, only to see Uchiha Itachi standing there, his three-tomoe Sharingan still shining.

"How is this possible?" Honglian's face was full of disbelief.

Itachi Uchiha put away his kunai, his expression calm: "When I caught up with you, I secretly used my Sharingan to cast a genjutsu on you. The battle just now was just your illusion."

"I don't believe it!" Honglian gritted her teeth and was about to form the hand seal again.