The domineering Uchiha drove the Third Hokage mad!

Chapter 550 The Countdown to the Demise of the Sarutobi Clan

Outside the Sarutobi clan's territory, a bustling crowd was at this moment.

Thousands of ninjas, along with civilians armed with weapons, surged toward the gates of the Sarutobi clan's territory.

"Kill Hiruzen Sarutobi! Avenge the children who died tragically!" A middle-aged man raised a kitchen knife in his hand, his face still wet with tears.

His child was taken away by the secret service three years ago under the guise of "elite training" and has been missing ever since. Now that he has learned the truth, all his grief has turned into deep-seated hatred.

"Exterminate the Sarutobi clan! Make them pay for their crimes in blood!"

Countless people roared in unison, as if they wanted to devour the entire Sarutobi tribe's territory, and the atmosphere became scorching and restless.

The roars, curses, and the crisp sounds of clashing weapons mingled together, carrying a devastating determination, every word filled with deep-seated hatred.

The villagers' faces were covered in tears and dust, their eyes were bloodshot like burning flames, and they gripped their hoes and kitchen knives tightly, their veins bulging, as if they wanted to crush their weapons.

The ninjas around them were restless with chakra, thinking of rushing into the Sarutobi clan's territory and tearing the murderers who had harmed the children to pieces.

Just as the situation was about to spiral out of control, a cold and powerful voice suddenly rang out.

"stop!"

Uchiha Mitsumine instantly appeared in front of the crowd. His black Uchiha clan robes fluttered in the evening wind, revealing the clan crest embroidered on his cuffs as the hem of his robes flew. He was surrounded by dense and cold chakra, like the chill of winter, which made people shudder.

His crimson Mangekyou Sharingan shifted slightly, its pupils reflecting the angry expressions of the crowd. His gaze slowly swept over everyone present, carrying an unyielding authority.

Just then, a villager who had lost his mind brandished a hoe and charged towards the fire array like a madman. Uchiha Sanfeng's eyes narrowed, and he raised his hand to precisely press down on the villager's shoulder. With a slight exertion of force, a weak but extremely penetrating chakra surged in, instantly suppressing the villager's agitated aura.

"Calm down." Uchiha Mitsunori said in a serious tone, enunciating each word clearly, "The Sarutobi, Shimura, Utatane, and Mito clans still have more than three thousand ninjas, and their clan territories are covered with a net of explosive tags, poison needles, and traps."

"Your reckless rush in will only trigger more traps, resulting in heavy casualties and a net loss... Do you want more innocent people to die while the murderers laugh?"

The commotion in the crowd gradually subsided, and the angry roars turned into suppressed gasps. The villager who had been held down stiffened, and the hoe in his hand fell to the ground with a clatter. The anger on his face was gradually replaced by confusion and helplessness.

The people around also lowered their heads. Some showed resentment on their faces, their hands clenched into fists, their nails digging deep into their palms, bleeding without them noticing. But they had to admit that Uchiha Sanfeng's words made sense.

They were consumed by hatred and had lost their reason. If they were to rush in rashly, they would only be throwing their lives away and would not be able to avenge their dead child. Instead, it would make the revenge pointless.

Seeing this, Uchiha Mitsunori softened his tone slightly and raised his hand to signal everyone to be quiet.

"Once our Uchiha people go in first, we will control and capture all the ninjas in the Sarutobi clan's territory. Then we will hold a public trial in Konoha Square. Those who are guilty will be severely punished. We will not tolerate any of them and will not let any murderer with the blood of innocent people on their hands go unpunished."

"All the victims' families have priority in the execution process, allowing you to personally seek justice for your deceased loved ones... Let those murderers experience firsthand the pain you have endured!"

After he finished speaking, the surroundings fell silent.

The villagers looked at each other, their resentment gradually replaced by anticipation. Some gently wiped away their tears, and hope rekindled in their eyes.

The ninjas also suppressed their restless chakra, straightened their backs, and looked at Uchiha Mitsunori with unanimous eyes, awaiting his instructions.

They knew that the three peaks of the Uchiha clan were strong enough to overwhelm the four clans. Only by following his plan could they truly avenge their loved ones and make those murderers pay the price they deserved.

Uchiha Mitsunaga nodded slightly, raised his hand gently towards the air, and whispered, "Open an opening in the barrier!"

The shadow clones quickly formed hand seals, and the Uchiha Flame Formation, which was originally raging and indestructible, was slowly opened by an invisible force, creating an opening that could only allow a few people to pass through.

Where the flames had receded, a scorching heat lingered, burning the surrounding air. Even the ground was slightly warm, with faint traces of charring visible.

Uchiha Mitsunori's gaze fell on the entrance to the Sarutobi clan's territory. His crimson Sharingan swirled slightly as he carefully examined the surrounding environment... He had already noticed that the four major clans had recently set up numerous traps around their clan territories out of fear of a counterattack from the Leaf Village ninjas.

The faint golden rune marks visible on the ground, the signs of loosened soil, and the faint aura of explosive tags in the air all indicate the danger here.

He could even see the tips of poison needles peeking out from the cracks in the wall, gleaming with a cold, icy light. Anyone who accidentally touched them would be instantly poisoned and killed.

"Hmph, a mere trick."

Uchiha Mitsunori snorted coldly, casually slapping the ground with his hand. The chakra in his palm instantly surged: "Earth Release: Earth Tremor Wave!"

In an instant, a surge of chakra flowed from his palm into the ground, spreading rapidly underground like a torrent. The entire Sarutobi territory began to tremble violently, the ground cracked, and rocks flew everywhere, as if a violent earthquake had occurred. The ground beneath one's feet shook constantly, making it difficult to stand.

Immediately afterwards, countless explosive tags hidden in the soil, walls, and grass were instantly triggered, and a series of "boom... boom..." explosions rang out, flames shot into the sky, and thick smoke billowed, engulfing the entire Sarutobi tribe's territory in a sea of ​​fire.

The explosion's flames illuminated half the night sky, making the angry and astonished faces of the people exceptionally clear.

The shockwave from the explosion swept in all directions, kicking up clouds of dust and debris, like an invisible giant hand slamming down on those around them.

The surrounding villagers and ninjas retreated, covering their mouths and noses, their faces showing astonishment. Some were even knocked to the ground by the shockwave, but they didn't have time to get up. They just stared blankly at the sea of ​​fire in front of them.

They never imagined that the Uchiha Three Peaks' Earth Release ninjutsu would be so powerful. With a single strike, it triggered all the traps and destroyed the carefully laid defenses of the four major clans, leaving them no room for resistance.