The Uchiha's Path to the Top, Starting from Konoha

Chapter 6 Akimichi Torifu died in battle, the last one.

"Expansion Technique: Human Bomber!"

Refusing to sit idly by and wait for his death, Akimichi Torifu transformed his chakra into the power of Yang Release, causing his body to suddenly enlarge. His outer Jonin vest shattered, and his head and limbs shrank into his body, forming a huge black ball of flesh that crushed towards Uchiha Takehiko.

The sturdy tree trunks along the way were destroyed like willow catkins, but this did not affect the imposing momentum of the autumn wind as it rolled forward.

"It seems that among the six, in terms of fighting to the death, you are superior to Hiruzen Sarutobi!"

Uchiha Muan stared at the Yang Release chakra that was wrapped around his body. The astonishing amount of chakra meant that any ordinary ninjutsu attack that hit Akimichi Torifu would be crushed and dispersed.

"Fire Release: Fire Dragon Flame Bullet!"

Too lazy to test him with low-level ninjutsu like the Great Fireball Technique, Uchiha Muan spun his Mangekyou Sharingan, circulated his chakra, and spat out three flames that danced like raging dragons. Under his control, they nimbly stretched their dragon bodies in the air and then attacked Akimichi Torifu from the left, center, and right.

boom!

The massive shockwave from the collision swept through like a typhoon, causing Uchiha Muan's clothes to flutter wildly. The orange-haired creature in his arms shrank into his collar in fear, revealing only a pair of mischievous cat eyes that excitedly watched the oncoming human-shaped tank.

The splashing flames began to ignite the nearby trees. Amidst the raging flames, the massive humanoid tank slowly came to a stop. With a roar of "Super Multiplication Technique!", a gigantic giant over twenty meters tall, whose weight alone could crush a small hill several meters high, completely enveloped Uchiha Muan in its shadow.

"Super Pusher!"

Akimichi Torifu's enormous hand expanded further, like two mountains stacked on top of each other, creating a heavy pressure that made it difficult for Uchiha Muan to breathe. The surrounding air was compressed, making him feel as if he were in a river, and every movement required more effort than usual.

"This is truly a Yang Release technique that should not be underestimated."

The orange-clad figure in her arms looked up at Uchiha Takeuchi, who was still smiling, blinking its cat-like eyes. There wasn't a trace of worry in its heart—since becoming a ninja, this boy had always managed to carve out a bright path no matter how difficult the circumstances.

"Unfortunately, we ran into an enemy we shouldn't have faced."

"Tian Chang Li Zun!"

The left eye's ability is likened to a holographic map with no blind spots, while the right eye's ability is to teleport on the map; the two complement each other.

"How is that possible!"

"This is a space-time ninjutsu like Tobirama's Flying Thunder God Technique!"

Akimichi Torifu was shocked to find Uchiha Takehiro suddenly appearing on his shoulder. When he tried to cancel the "Super Expansion Technique", it was too late. All the chakra was on a pair of fleshy hands, and his body was pressed down by the force.

He knew that Uchiha Wu'an would not die from his "Super Push Hand". He had anticipated that Wu'an would come from the left or right, or use ninjutsu to fight head-on, or even shamelessly burrow underground to hide. He just never thought that Wu'an would have space-time ninjutsu.

All his backup plans have come to naught, and the ominous star is already flashing above his head!

The Akimichi clan excels at overwhelming others with brute force. Their enormous size brings immense strength, but it greatly reduces their agility, often causing them to miss their enemies and creating huge openings for themselves.

(If only I had companions from the Yamanaka and Nara clans here at this moment, I could just focus on attacking the target.)

(Was it a mistake for the family to send him to Tobirama's tutelage in the first place?)

(If we formed a team like the elders, the Ino-Shika-Cho trio, we could even put up a fight against a Mangekyou Sharingan Uchiha!)

Realizing their impending doom, Hiruzen Sarutobi and his two companions could not escape the pursuit of Uchiha Takeo. Akimichi Torifu, his mind racing, slammed his palms onto the ground, causing a thunderous roar to resound all around.

Amidst the earth-shaking tremors and dust billowing into the sky, Uchiha Muan drew his katana, the ultimate cutting attribute of Wind Release chakra transforming into a transparent stream of light that appeared on the katana.

"Uchiha Style: Wind Slash!"

With a flick of Uchiha Muan's wrist, a thin, thread-like light flashed and disappeared. Blood spurted from Akimichi Torifu's neck, and his super-sized body instantly shrank back to normal, just like Uchiha Kagami, and he was beheaded.

The added points of advancement also corroborate this point; with the system around, it's impossible for someone to pretend to be dead in front of him.

"Lord Wu'an, Hiruzen Sarutobi and the others have fled in that direction."

After Akimichi Torifu died, Tachibana happily licked her master's chin. She swore on her feline nature that she would never tell anyone about the space-time ninjutsu she had just used, but she would make sure to spread the word about today's battle for Uchiha Takeo, so that others could see just how powerful her master was!

"Yes, my orange-haired husband is thoughtful and capable."

"Meow~"

With a casual Earth Release ninjutsu, Akimichi was buried in the earth. Uchiha Muan actually felt quite goodwill towards this kind of enemy. Even the proud Uchiha hoped to have steadfast partners standing behind him.

(Yes, and the Akimichi clan's secret techniques, these super secret techniques that are essential for men in a certain way, I have to get my hands on them, because there's no rule in the ninja world that says one can only be with one person for life.)

"Lord Wu'an, if we don't hurry, they'll escape."

"They can't escape."

Regaining his composure, Uchiha Takeo strode forward.

………………

(The one who takes the wind will not survive.)

Hiruzen Sarutobi and his two companions, who were rushing through the forest, were no longer aware of the earth-shaking commotion behind them. The giant Akimichi Torifu, who could be seen in the distance, had also disappeared. The three of them knew exactly what this meant.

With solemn expressions, the three were pondering their respective countermeasures.

Nobody wants to die if they can avoid it.

So, whether or not you can survive the pursuit of the "human butcher" depends on your luck.

This was also thought of by both Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu—if they had to choose one of the three of them to kill, Hiruzen Sarutobi would be more likely than the two of them combined.

The shrewd Hiruzen Sarutobi also realized this from the silent gazes behind him. He sighed inwardly. Things had come to this point, and the trust within the team was shattered. He had nothing more to say.

"Everyone scatter and escape; every one of us who can get back is a chance."

"We must expose the conspiracy of Uchiha Takean, no, the Uchiha clan, to the public, so that everyone in Konoha knows that the Uchiha clan openly colluded with Kumogakure to murder their respective Second Hokage leaders. In addition, given their past record of partial rebellion and being suppressed by Tobirama-sensei, the Uchiha clan will have no foothold in Konoha."

"Danzo and Torifu did not sacrifice themselves in vain."

After saying that, Hiruzen Sarutobi suddenly increased his speed and ran along the road closest to Konoha Village.

(That bastard!)

Continuing to follow Hiruzen Sarutobi would only make them natural cannon fodder. With no other choice, Homura Mitokado and Koharu Utatane exchanged a glance and separated, fleeing in different directions.

"They're all struggling in their death throes."

Uchiha Muan's tracking ability, honed through years of chasing and being chased, was also at a master level. He quickly discovered that the three had adopted a plan to escape separately.

"Shadow Clone Technique".

Two shadow clones pursued Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu, while Uchiha Takeoshi's main body followed closely behind Hiruzen Sarutobi's chakra aura.

Uchiha Takeoshi, with his exceptional speed, blocked Hiruzen Sarutobi's path at the forest's exit.

Ten kilometers away are the ninja troops stationed in Konoha. As long as they break out of the forest, they will soon receive support. At that time, the Uchiha clan will be universally hated, and they will be able to ascend to the position of Hokage.

(We must not act impulsively now.)

Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression shifted, he gripped his Vajra Staff tightly, and looked at Uchiha Takeoshi with a deep voice, "Takeoshi-san, is this really the way it is?"

"I have already been designated by Tobirama-sensei as the Third Hokage. As long as I leave, I guarantee that the Uchiha clan will have a place in the upper echelons of Konoha, and even the future Fourth Hokage. At Muan-san's age, he has a chance in the future."

Faced with Hiruzen Sarutobi's endless stream of promises, Uchiha Takeo's eyes flashed, and the memories of two more shadow clones had already appeared in his mind. A smile involuntarily appeared on the corner of his mouth.

Seeing Hiruzen Sarutobi like this, he also laughed.

"I'm laughing because I've already killed Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu, so what are you laughing at?"

Uchiha Takeo looked at it like he was coming home to find his wife engaged in group sex, and Sarutobi Hiruzen, whose face was extremely ugly, said with a smile.

"You're the last one left in the Shadow Guard. You'd better get going soon so your good companions won't be lonely on the road."

"Furthermore, if I kill you all, who else but me will become the Third Hokage?"

"The Uchiha clan's blade remains sharp!"

(End of this chapter)