The domineering Uchiha drove the Third Hokage mad!

Huang Tu's fist slammed into the ground with a whooshing sound, and the last shadow clone of Uchiha Sanfeng was reduced to white smoke and dissipated under the bombardment of Earth Release: Rock Fist Technique.

These two encounters confirm that Huang Tu possesses Shadow-level strength.

"His chakra reserves are indeed astonishing, and his Earth Release ninjutsu is extremely powerful, but he lacks ninjutsu that can kill with a single blow, such as Dust Release or Explosion Release..."

"Intelligence gathered, time to retreat. *Coo coo coo...*"

Strange bird calls echoed across the battlefield. Konoha's Jonin responded to the sound, seemingly in a panic, but actually retreating in an orderly fashion towards their base.

The Iwagakure ninjas cheered in victory and relentlessly pursued the Konoha stronghold.

Huang Tu stood at the front of the line, suddenly feeling a sense of unease. Everything was going too smoothly... as if... as if it were intentional.

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

In an instant, the entire stronghold was engulfed by a series of explosions. The earth trembled, flames shot into the sky, and the screams of the Iwagakure ninja echoed throughout the area.

"Damn it...it's a trap...damn it...we were careless!"

Huang Tu's eyes widened in fury as he watched his subordinates turn to dust in the explosion. He swiftly formed hand seals, unleashing a torrent of chakra.

"Earth Release: Mountain Earth Technique!"

The ground shook violently, and a small hill rose from the ground, providing temporary shelter for the surviving Iwagakure ninja.

Huang Tu was panting heavily, cold sweat beading on his forehead. This move had consumed nearly half of his chakra.

"Protect the wounded! Reorganize!"

Huang Tu shouted loudly, but heard his subordinates scream in terror.

He looked up, and his pupils suddenly contracted.

A green giant, over seventy meters tall, stood in front, holding a scythe of death, radiating a suffocating sense of oppression.

Huang Tu's throat tightened. He had fought Uchiha Fugaku several times before, but he never expected the other party to be so well hidden.

Fugaku Uchiha, controlling the third stage of Susanoo, commanded, "All forces attack!"

At a command, more than 4000 Konoha ninjas who had been lying in ambush surged out like a tide.

Shouts of battle rang out continuously: "Kill...kill...kill..."

Fugaku Uchiha stood atop the head of Susanoo, like a war god descending.

With a gentle sweep of his 60-meter-long scythe, Susanoo cleaved several Iwagakure ninjas who couldn't dodge in time, cleaving them in two with a single, gruesome blow!

Caught off guard by such a terrifying attack, the Iwagakure ninjas quickly organized a counterattack, unleashing a barrage of Earth Release ninjutsu upon Susanoo.

However, these ninjutsu were like throwing an egg against a rock in the face of Susanoo's impenetrable defense, unable to cause it any damage whatsoever.

Seeing that their attacks were ineffective, the Iwagakure ninjas felt a surge of despair. But they did not retreat; instead, they launched an even more frantic attack, trying to find an opening in Susanoo's defenses.

Iwagakure's Commander-in-Chief, Huang Tu, forcefully gathered his chakra and slammed his hands on the ground: "Earth Release: Steel Release Technique".

A giant golem made of hard earth stood up, about forty-eight meters tall, holding a cone-shaped hammer in its hand.

The colossal golem charged toward Susanoo, and Huangtu followed suit.

"Earth Escape - Giant Bamboo Shoot of Earth and Stone".

He summoned a giant earthen bamboo shoot from behind Susanoo, seemingly intending to launch a pincer attack in conjunction with the colossus golem.

"Clan leader, watch out for ninja attacks from behind!"

Fugaku Uchiha's Mangekyou Sharingan spun, blood flowing from the corners of his eyes, making his expression appear much more ferocious.

"An interesting little toy, but it's a bit slow!"

With a swift turn, Susanoo's scythe cleaved the colossus golem from its waist to its shoulder, instantly splitting it in two.

But that wasn't the end of it. The Grim Reaper's scythe sliced ​​through the roots of the giant bamboo shoot like cutting grass, splitting it in two and causing it to slide diagonally to the ground.

Seeing that even his own ninjutsu had lost its effect, Huang Tu was slightly stunned: "How could it be... so powerful!"

Just minutes ago, they were ambushed by numerous traps, resulting in the deaths of over a thousand people. Now, they are being pursued by Susanoo, which is over seventy meters tall, and even the commander-in-chief, Huang Tu, is no match for them.

In an instant, the morale of the Iwagakure ninjas began to collapse, and they all started to flee for their lives.

Dozens of elite Uchiha ninjas had already arrived behind them, forming complex hand seals and then slamming their palms into the ground!

"Ninja Art: Uchiha Flame Formation!"

The earth trembled, and two crimson walls of fire rose from the sides of the canyon, converging towards the center at an astonishing speed. The blazing flames formed an impenetrable barrier, engulfing the entire stronghold.

Several Iwagakure ninjas who tried to break through the wall of fire were instantly reduced to charred remains with screams of agony as soon as they touched it.

A sense of despair spread through the Iwagakure unit.

Looking at the horrific scene around him, Huang Tu felt as if his heart was being torn apart. In less than a few minutes, more than 1000 people had died, and now they were surrounded by Konoha ninja.

He looked up at Fugaku in Susanoo, whose gaze was frighteningly calm.

"The ninjas of Iwagakure!"

Fugaku Uchiha's voice, amplified by Susanoo, made each word sound like a heavy hammer, striking the hearts of these Iwagakure ninja.

"Tomorrow, Kumogakure will formally declare war on Iwagakure. If you all die here today, Iwagakure will be powerless to resist Kumogakure's attack. What awaits you is the destruction of your village, and the Land of Earth will be divided up by the surrounding countries."

The Iwagakure ninjas exchanged bewildered glances, fear spreading in their eyes.

Huang Tu, the commander-in-chief of Iwagakure, clenched his fists, but he was powerless to refute them.

Fugaku Uchiha's voice softened slightly: "However... if you surrender now, we can guarantee your safety. I guarantee with the reputation of the Uchiha clan, a family with a thousand-year history, that as long as Iwagakure declares defeat and pays 30 billion ryo in compensation, you can leave alive."

The cage of flames was deathly silent, except for the crackling sound of the burning fire walls. All eyes were fixed on Huang Tu.

Huang Tu closed his eyes, and the stern face of his father, Onoki, flashed through his mind.

As the commander, he had seen over a thousand people die in just over an hour, and he could not let more than 5000 of his compatriots die in vain.

Huang Tu's voice was hoarse and heavy: "I accept your terms... We... surrender."

Fugaku Uchiha nodded slightly with a hint of pride. His Susanoo quickly dissipated, and the Uchiha Flame Formation was also dispelled.

The Konoha ninjas quickly stepped forward and confiscated the Iwagakure ninjas' weapons.

"Send a few men back to report the news, especially to let Onoki know that his son is in our hands."

Iwagakure Village, Tsuchikage's Office.

"Bang!"

Onoki slammed his fist on the desk, shattering it and sending splinters flying. His aged face was contorted with rage, and his small frame trembled uncontrollably.

"Over 6000 people against 4000, and they still managed to beat us like this... I can't believe I gave birth to such a useless child... Ugh... I'm so angry!"

Onoki roared in his office inside the Tsuchikage Building, and the surrounding Anbu ninjas fell silent in fear.

"Lord Tsuchikage, we don't have much time left... You must make a decision as soon as possible!" an ANBU member reported anxiously.

Onoki took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down. He walked to the window and looked at the night view of Iwagakure.

So many years of hard work, are they going to be destroyed in an instant?