Chapter 126: Divine Radiance
"Haruta Shigaru…"
Obito took an unconscious step back at the sight of him.
But realizing how weak that looked, he steadied himself again, glaring at Haruta.
His mind whirled—How the hell did this guy get here so fast?
The attack had just begun. The rogues outside had only just started moving. The prisoners had just escaped.
Even Itachi's massacre had barely begun. So how was Konoha already reacting?
And why… was Haruta already here?
"Confused?"
Haruta tilted his head. His gaze swept over Obito, Konan, and Pain—his smirk filled with contempt.
"Wondering why we reacted so fast? Or how I got here?"
"Haruta Shigaru! Stop playing games!"
Obito growled, anger flaring in his eyes.
"No matter what you do—it's too late! Everything tonight is already set in motion! Nothing can change it!"
"Change it? Who said anything about that?"
Haruta's smirk deepened, eyes glinting.
"You think you're clever… but you never considered one thing.
Why I didn't stop you even after I found out your plans.
And honestly—I should thank you."
As he spoke, golden light burst from Haruta's body, flooding the night.
He looked at Obito with growing amusement.
"Because this stage isn't just yours anymore—
—it's mine too."
"Damn it... Damn it! What the hell is he doing?! Why is he doing this?!"
As Uchiha Itachi unleashed a brutal massacre, two shadows hiding within the Uchiha compound watched the scene unfold with growing disbelief—Shisui and Kabuto.
Of course, while Kabuto was truly dumbfounded, Shisui had long since plunged into emotional chaos.
Watching Itachi mercilessly cut down his own kin—men and women, young and old, ninja or not—it was clear that this man had no intention of sparing anyone.
At that moment, Shisui felt as if his very soul had been plunged into ice.
This… was this Itachi's way of protecting the Uchiha?
"…Unbelievable."
Kabuto swallowed hard, shaking his dazed head, and muttered in disbelief.
"I was in Root before. Sure, I've done dirty work. But at least the targets were enemies. This guy's slaughtering his own clan.
Even kids… pregnant women… He's seriously doing this? He's in the wrong department—he's more suited for Root than I ever was."
"Bastard, quit the damn commentary!"
Shisui glared at Kabuto, seething with rage. He could no longer sit still. He wanted—needed—to rush out and demand an explanation from Itachi. What the hell was that bastard doing?
"I'd advise you not to be impulsive. Have you even thought about the consequences of that?"
Kabuto saw through him instantly and interrupted, slow and unbothered.
"Just wait a little longer. Once the chaos reaches its peak and people start scattering, our shadow clones will move in and guide them to the extraction points."
"You want me to just watch him butcher innocent people?"
Shisui clenched his fists, his voice low and trembling. But Kabuto clearly didn't give a damn about the people of the Uchiha clan.
"Innocent? Maybe. But they're also members of this clan—and that comes with baggage.
I don't know what deal Itachi struck, but maybe it's not as simple as you think. Have you noticed one thing?"
"What?"
Shisui looked up, confused. Kabuto's tone was too calm.
"Sasuke's not here. Haruta once said—Uchiha who aim to become strong usually end up losing friends… or brothers.
I also got word that the ninja academy had some special drills tonight. Sasuke was kept behind.
So I ask you—could it be that the only person Itachi truly cares about… is his little brother?"
Of course, Kabuto was just spewing bullshit. Haruta had said something like that before, but Kabuto himself didn't believe any of it.
He didn't know much about the Uchiha anyway—but if it could delay Shisui, then why not?
Once the compound descended into full chaos, they'd begin extracting survivors amidst the confusion.
"If that's true, then this Itachi's not much different from Danzo. Always preaching about protecting the Leaf, but in the end, it's just about his little brother?
The whole clan dies, and only the younger brother lives. And to make sure there are no survivors, he even colludes with the Akatsuki?
Unreal... Is that Uchiha Izumi? Thought she grew up with him. Guess she didn't matter either."
Kabuto continued stalling, but even he was starting to crack.
Watching Itachi's relentless slaughter, a question crept into his mind: If the Dean told me to kill everyone in the orphanage, my friends, the caretakers… could I do it?
No. No matter how he imagined it, there was no way he could go through with that.
"Hey, what are you doing?!"
Kabuto snapped out of his thoughts. Shisui had suddenly started walking forward.
"Don't! It's not time yet! You'll ruin everything!"
"There are Akatsuki members involved. There might not even be corpses left when this is over."
Shisui's voice was cold as ice, his eyes now glowing crimson.
"And he's too slow. I'm going to speed things up. Haruta will understand. I promise I won't expose myself."
With those words, Shisui vanished into the shadows like a ghost.
Kabuto stared at the spot where he'd been, lips twitching. After a long pause, he sighed helplessly.
"…I'm really not good at talking people down."
With that, he too slipped into the darkness. Shisui had made his move, so now it was up to him to clean up the mess.
As for "speeding things up"... yeah, Kabuto had a rough idea of what that meant. He could only try to cooperate now.
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"Itachi, what are you doing?!"
Uchiha Izumi stared at him, utterly stunned. She couldn't believe the man who grew up with her, who had always been gentle and warm… had become this.
So cold. So cruel. So terrifying.
And he was killing their own people. Their clan.
"…I'm sorry, Izumi. There are things I have to do."
Itachi hadn't planned to speak, but in that moment, he couldn't help it. With a sigh, he looked up and locked eyes with her.
In that instant, his genjutsu began to activate—
But just then, a masked figure appeared between them, slamming into place and blocking Itachi's jutsu!
"Get out of here. Warn the others. Find a safe place to hide."
"You're…"
Izumi looked at the stranger's back, hesitating. She didn't recognize him, but something about him felt familiar.
Still, this was no time to hesitate. She nodded and ran deeper into the compound.
"…Who are you?"
Itachi frowned. He sensed something off. Like Izumi, he too felt a strange familiarity from this masked man.
"Who I am doesn't matter. What matters is—what the hell are you doing?!"
Shisui's fury boiled over. His crimson eyes glared through the mask at Itachi.
"Have you forgotten who you are? Why are you doing this?!"
"I owe you no explanations. You've only got one ending."
Itachi's voice was empty. With a sigh, he flashed forward, his blade slashing down toward Shisui with cold killing intent—
CLANG!
To Itachi's shock, Shisui blocked it effortlessly. He hadn't even seen the motion. One blink, and the strike was stopped.
Fast… Too fast.
Itachi's heart sank. He knew now—he was dealing with a monster. And that weird sense of familiarity was only getting stronger.
Then the masked man's voice struck like a dagger:
"You cut down everyone else without hesitation… but your brother's still at the academy tonight, isn't he?
You don't care about the others. Fine. Then I'll go kill Sasuke."
"…Try me."
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Hokage Tower, Konoha
Sarutobi Hiruzen stood at the top of the tower, face twisted in fury as he looked down at the chaos engulfing Konoha.
Rogue ninja and bounty hunters were launching coordinated attacks outside the village.
Inside, the prison was in full revolt—countless prisoners had broken loose and were running wild.
This... This was a nightmare. One he never anticipated, and certainly one he didn't want to face.
"Is the Uchiha Clan rebelling?"
It was the only explanation that came to mind—but something didn't add up. Itachi knew about the clan's movements. Why didn't he say anything?
"Damn it! What is going on?!"
And it wasn't just Sarutobi. Even Danzo was starting to panic.
This wasn't how things were supposed to go.
Itachi was supposed to work with their "allies" to take out the Uchiha—not cause an all-out war!
"Danzo! What do you know?!"
Sarutobi narrowed his eyes at his old comrade. He sensed something the moment Danzo hesitated.
"Tell me everything!"
"…I only know that Itachi was supposed to strike tonight. He agreed to it."
Danzo finally admitted, but as the words left his mouth, a cold realization dawned on him.
Wait. What if I've been played?
Itachi knew about Shisui. What if this entire spectacle was just a setup… to get him?
Danzo's gut twisted. He'd never felt this uneasy before.
"What…?"
Even Sarutobi stared in shock. He didn't know about this? Letting Itachi wipe out the Uchiha Clan?
How was that any different from letting Kabuto and Nonou try to kill each other?
"I had an agreement with Itachi. As long as we spared Sasuke, he would help us quell the rebellion. But now…"
Danzo tried to explain, but Sarutobi cut him off with a long, unreadable stare before turning and walking away.
Danzo's heart sank.
He hurried after him—only for a sudden surge of chakra to explode across the entire village!
Far off in the Uchiha compound, two towering behemoths clashed in the darkness.
One was grotesque, with nine writhing eyes and bark-like skin the color of dead wood.
The other—was a wooden giant!
"…Haruta?!"
At the sight of the wooden titan, they immediately understood who was responsible.
But that other monster... Who the hell was Itachi working with?!
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Konoha Gates
Tsunade stood with a squad of ninja, watching hordes of rogue shinobi and bounty hunters go berserk.
None of these attackers were strong enough to truly threaten Konoha—but their numbers and the chaos they sowed were more than enough to strain the village's forces.
With internal riots breaking out too, the defenders were overwhelmed. Tsunade's frustration was reaching a boiling point.
"Tsunade-sama, should we take the offensive?" Shizune asked, clearly agitated. "These guys are a huge distraction…"
"If we do, they'll scatter. Their goal is to tie us down."
Tsunade shot her a look. Everything tonight stank of conspiracy. Was this the Uchiha's doing?
BOOM!
Before she could think further, a massive chakra surge ripped through the air. Tsunade's head snapped around.
All the other ninja felt it too—a colossal force had awakened.
"…That chakra… Haruta?"
She murmured, then gave Shizune a quick order.
"Stay here. I'm going to check it out."
"Eh?! Wait, Tsunade-sama!"
But it was too late—she was gone.
Before Shizune could even react—
BOOM!
Another thunderous chakra roar echoed across Konoha.
---
In that instant, every ninja fighting in Konoha realized something was wrong.
They all looked up.
The monstrous figures clashing in the distance were so massive, they could be seen from miles away.
Each movement was like an earthquake—making the earth groan beneath them.
And in the hearts of every ninja watching… one chilling thought surfaced:
"What kind of monsters have descended upon Konoha tonight?"
"This is starting to feel just like the Night of the Nine-Tails..."
That night was burned into the memory of every shinobi in Konoha. No matter how much time passed, they'd never forget the terror of that day—the day they lost the Fourth Hokage.
And now, it was happening all over again?
"That direction... isn't that the Uchiha Clan compound?"
Some sharp-eyed ninja had already figured out where the chaos was erupting.
"But what the hell is going on with the Uchiha?"
"I fear the Uchiha are doomed tonight… they're too close to the epicenter..."
Even among hardened veterans, there were sighs of pity. The sheer force radiating from that place could be felt from miles away.
And at the heart of it all—what must it be like for those still inside?
"Damn it…"
A shockwave ripped through the battlefield, forcing Uchiha Itachi and Shisui apart. Both cursed under their breath.
Their clash had been intense, but the sudden emergence of that overwhelming power made it impossible to keep fighting.
Not that either of them truly wanted to continue.
Shisui, in particular, was deeply worried about the rest of the Uchiha clan. Sure, Kabuto had gone to handle things, and he'd technically "accelerated" the clan's fate himself… but not knowing what was actually happening left a knot in his chest.
As for Itachi, his concern lay in the possibility of survivors slipping through the cracks. Even if the raging battle nearby could destroy everything, if too many survived, it would put Sasuke at risk. He couldn't allow anything to happen to his little brother.
Right now, he genuinely wanted to kill the man in front of him. The bastard had seen through everything and even threatened to kill Sasuke just to push him into a corner. That—was utterly unforgivable.
But what made Itachi grit his teeth was the cold realization… that he couldn't defeat this man.
Even with the power of the Mangekyō Sharingan—it wasn't enough.
"Could he have those eyes too? Who the hell is he? And why… why does he feel so damn familiar?"
Itachi didn't have time to dwell on it.
He had too much to do, and the burden of his mission was far too heavy.
BOOM!
Suddenly, another explosive impact shook the ground. One of the titanic beasts slammed into the earth, cracking it open.
In the blink of an eye, buildings throughout the Uchiha compound collapsed into rubble. Flames erupted, debris rained down like a storm, and visibility dropped to zero.
"Damn it!"
Itachi cursed again. The situation had become a complete disaster.
He didn't know how his opponent fared in that blast, but he knew he needed to calm down.
"Shimura Danzo promised… he swore he would protect Sasuke. He'll keep his word…"
Itachi kept repeating that to himself, but as he stared at the two titanic beasts clashing—remembering the distant warning sirens that had rung through Konoha—an unease crept into his heart.
Did Obito set me up?
This… this isn't what I wanted…
But there was no turning back now.
He had no choice but to wipe out the remaining Uchiha—no matter what.
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On a shattered rooftop deep within the Uchiha district, Haruta stood staring across the battlefield.
Not far away, Nagato was controlling the Gedo Statue with eerie focus.
Haruta's expression was unreadable.
Nagato was likely doing this to keep up appearances in front of Uchiha Obito—and maybe even to challenge Haruta's Wood Golem directly.
But that thing… was not easy to deal with.
The Gedo Statue was, after all, the husk of the Ten-Tails—a proto-God Tree in its own right.
Its skin was like stone, almost certainly carrying the same traits as the original Divine Tree. Normal ninjutsu? Practically useless.
"Even if I used Truth-Seeking Orbs with a Golden Wheel Reincarnation Explosion, I doubt I'd leave a scratch on it…"
Haruta was honest with himself.
Besides, his version of Golden Wheel Reincarnation Explosion was bootleg.
Even the real thing probably wouldn't fare well. Otherwise, why would the Sage of Six Paths have sealed it away instead of destroying it?
Well… maybe Otsutsuki Hamura had planned to use the Ten-Tails' body as a giant battery. The Moon's interior was practically an entire hidden world.
"…Anyway, I can barely keep up with it now. I need to rethink the next stage—Wood Golems are falling behind the times."
Against something this overwhelming, Haruta knew what he really needed was Sage Art: True Several Thousand Hands.
He had Sage Mode.
He even had the technique.
But he also knew—he couldn't use that right now.
His respect for Hashirama Senju grew even deeper. That man had really used Sage Art: True Several Thousand Hands… in battle!
ROAR!
The Gedo Statue howled, its massive arms whipping through the air like iron lashes.
Each swing leveled buildings and tore through the earth. The Uchiha district looked like a field after a plague of giants—flattened, broken, decimated.
"Che."
Haruta clicked his tongue and moved his Wood Golem to intercept.
But just as he prepared to counter, his senses flared.
WHOOM—
Space twisted.
Obito Uchiha emerged from a vortex, launching a surprise attack straight at Haruta!
But before he could land a hit, Haruta vanished—reappearing atop the Wood Golem's head.
"You really are a clown."
Haruta stared down at Obito, voice thick with disdain.
"With moves like that, you think you can beat me?"
Before the words had even faded, Haruta vanished again—only to reappear beside Obito in an instant.
"Damn it… Every patch of Wood Release is his playground?"
Obito's eyes narrowed.
He might've been reckless, but he wasn't stupid.
In high-level battles, playing the "mysterious expert" wasn't just about acting cool—you had to know your opponent's strengths.
Otherwise, you'd get exposed immediately.
WHIRR—
Golden light burst from Haruta's body as he lunged again, a kunai shimmering in his grip, heading straight for Obito.
But—
"Magnet Release: Iron Sand Drizzle!"
"Combined Technique: Flame-Wind Chaos Wave!"
"Ninja Art: Ten Thousand Serpent Nest!"
"Water Style: Water Dragon Bullet Technique!"
Multiple ninjutsu surged toward him in a wave of destruction.
And then, the Gedo Statue roared again, its twin arms crashing toward the Wood Golem like iron maces.
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!
Explosions filled the night sky.
Flames engulfed the battlefield. Shockwaves rolled outward.
The Wood Golem staggered under the assault, its massive body retreating step by step under the overwhelming force.
In midair, visible shockwaves rippled like rings in water.
"You're finished, Haruta."
Obito murmured, now standing at a distance.
Say what you will about him—his retreat speed was top-tier.
As the battered Wood Golem wavered, he and his allies emerged: Orochimaru, Kakuzu, Sasori, and Biwa Juzo.
Behind them, the Gedo Statue loomed, roaring into the heavens.
All eyes were locked on the damaged Golem.
They had the advantage now—but no one believed this fight was over.
Haruta… was not that easy to kill.
And sure enough—
As the smoke cleared, they saw the Wood Golem—headless, burned, broken.
Still standing.
A massive growth on its chest began to unravel, and from it, Haruta stepped out.
Still glowing with golden light.
"…You all look like you're having a blast."
Haruta smiled coldly as he faced them.
"And honestly… I should thank you. Because now I'm having a good time too."
Truth be told, he felt like hell.
Taking those hits would've killed just about anyone else.
Only his ridiculous physical toughness, combined with Wood Release's near-absurd defense, kept him alive.
And in that moment, he understood Hashirama even more:
"If I can't kill you… I'll just outlast you."
"I've been wondering all night what the hell's going on. What's up with Itachi. But now, looking at you guys, it all makes sense."
Haruta casually began regenerating his Wood Golem's head while speaking.
"You want to fully bind Itachi to the Akatsuki, right? Make sure he can never go back.
And tonight… he's here to wipe out his own clan. Honestly, kind of insane. Can't believe he'd go that far."
"Hmph."
Obito said nothing, but his eyes twitched. Haruta was too close to the truth.
"But you know what? Doesn't matter. In fact—I should be thanking you."
Haruta grinned.
"The Uchiha were a powder keg. You taking care of them? Not the worst thing for Konoha.
And you showing up here? That just makes things easier for me.
After all, Akatsuki… is Konoha's biggest threat.
Wiping you out tonight would be a very productive evening."
"…You're arrogant."
Obito scoffed, glancing at the gathered Akatsuki. His gaze hardened.
"I'll admit you're strong. But you're no Hashirama. You really think you can take all of us?"
"How confident."
Even Nagato, who'd mostly held back to match Haruta's tempo, couldn't help but speak up.
Sure, Haruta was powerful—but not invincible.
"Hmph."
Sasori snorted. Orochimaru silently summoned Manda. Biwa Juzo gripped his executioner's blade tightly.
Only Kakuzu stayed quiet. For him, it was simple—if there was money involved, he'd fight.
"Confidence or not… you'll see soon enough."
Haruta's smile widened.
Then, at that moment—a signal flare shot into the sky over the Uchiha district.
It wasn't especially bright. With so much fire and chaos already burning, it barely stood out.
But Haruta saw it.
And his smile turned radiant.
"…Alright. Enough chit-chat. Let's end tonight—for good."
"Arrogant bastard…"
Obito sneered again.
But the next second—
His expression froze.
It wasn't just Obito—Nagato's expression had also shifted slightly. Even Konan, who had barely spoken or acted, stared blankly at the distant Haruta.
Sasori looked stunned, Biwa Juzo instinctively took a step back, and even Kakuzu's forehead broke out in a cold sweat.
"…You've got to be kidding. He's not seriously planning to kill all of us, is he?"
Atop Manda's head, Orochimaru's eyes narrowed. Even the giant snake beneath him let out a furious roar.
"Orochimaru! What the hell is this guy?! What is he?!"
In the distance, Haruta leapt gracefully from his Wood Golem and began to float gently into the sky.
He raised one hand. Blazing golden chakra surged forth, gathering into his palm until it solidified—into a radiant golden sword that looked like it had been forged from the sun itself!
That sword pierced the night sky, stretching infinitely toward the heavens, illuminating everything like divine light from the sun god.
Darkness was driven away. The pitch-black sky turned into daylight under the sword's blinding brilliance.
And the oppressive aura—like divine might—descended upon them all.
"Are you ready?"
Haruta's chakra flowed without pause, and from above, he gazed down at the Akatsuki members.
"Then let me send you on your way."
In that instant, the golden sword—connecting heaven and earth—descended like judgment.
And the world itself felt like it had been cleaved in two.
---
"Uchiha Shisui, you were too reckless! Do you know how many people you could've gotten killed?!"
Outside a prepared underground lab, Kabuto stood with a cold face, berating Shisui without a shred of politeness.
"They're your clan, not mine!
You deviating from the plan only got more of them killed!
What did you gain from acting tough? Did you even manage to kill Uchiha Itachi?!"
"…I'm sorry."
Shisui's expression was bitter. He hung his head low and sighed deeply.
"I really didn't expect him to go that far. I just couldn't accept it—I lost control."
Kabuto looked at Shisui's defeated appearance and could only sigh.
"Whatever. Maybe I can't understand your situation. Either way, what needed to be done—has been done."
He turned and glanced at the underground lab.
His own face was pale from exhaustion. After all, Shisui had gone off-script to fight Itachi, so everything else had fallen to him.
Luckily, Shisui's interference had disrupted Itachi's rhythm. Their clash caused enough chaos for Kabuto to exploit the confusion.
Still, there were just too many people.
With Shisui and Kabuto's shadow clones working in tandem, they managed to evacuate mostly non-combatants—women, children, and weaker clan members.
The rest? Kabuto could only shake his head.
"One last thing—are you sure about the evac list?"
Kabuto pulled out a flare and a few soldier pills. After downing the pills, he asked one last time.
"I don't want Haruta blaming me later for rescuing some radical extremist."
"Relax. Even though I was fighting Itachi, my clone was watching your operation. It's solid."
Shisui nodded, sighing again.
If his real body had been available, maybe they could've saved more…
"Alright, then. I'm firing the signal."
Kabuto ignited the flare, watching it rise into the sky. Then he glanced toward the Uchiha compound, where a mountain-like silhouette still loomed.
He couldn't help but mutter, "After tonight… the Uchiha might really vanish from the ninja world."
"…Yeah."
Shisui let out a long sigh. Once the flare ascended, he turned to head back into the lab to calm the terrified clan members inside.
But then—
BOOM.
A vast, overwhelming force erupted.
He looked up, and both he and Kabuto froze.
---
"Is it… finally over?"
Uchiha Itachi stood within the Uchiha compound, soaked in blood. Around him—nothing but corpses.
The ground was soaked crimson. His parents lay among the fallen.
In the end, he had slaughtered everyone—even them.
He could feel it: his father hadn't wanted to fight. Fugaku had never even activated his Mangekyō Sharingan.
He only stood in his way out of duty as clan head.
Even in battle, they had exchanged quiet words.
> "Itachi, I don't want to fight my own son.
You've chosen your path—then walk it. We'll always support you."
> "Father…"
> "Perhaps I never truly understood you. But seeing you now… I know the Uchiha are finished.
Your mother and I understand, Itachi."
> "Dad, I—"
> "Don't worry. We won't blame you.
Just promise us one thing—take care of Sasuke."
Fugaku had willingly given up everything—for him.
It moved Itachi deeply.
In the end, Fugaku chose death.
> "Do it.
I'd rather die by your hand.
This is the path you chose—walk it with conviction.
Your mother and I will be proud of you.
Don't hesitate, Itachi!"
Those words still echoed in his ears.
Itachi closed his eyes, surrounded by corpses.
"…Sasuke should be safe now…"
But before he could rest—
A golden radiance exploded in the sky.
A searing beam of golden light—divine and unstoppable—descended from the heavens!
"…What… is that…?"
Itachi looked up in disbelief.
Floating in the air was a figure bathed in golden light, wielding a sword that pierced heaven and earth.
As the blade fell, unimaginable power consumed the entire Uchiha district.
---
"What the hell is going on?!"
Across Konoha, every ninja looked up, stunned, as the figure in the sky turned night into day.
That golden sword, the apocalyptic energy, and the radiant figure—it was all too surreal.
They couldn't help but think—
'Is this… a god?'
"…That move again?"
Danzo's eyes narrowed. He'd seen this before. The moment it appeared, he muttered instinctively.
"That move?"
Hiruzen turned toward him in shock.
Even Tsunade, who had just arrived, looked over in confusion.
They all knew it was Haruta. After all, he'd mentioned that his "Sage Mode" was unique.
But none of them had ever seen this before.
Hiruzen suddenly recalled something. His eyes narrowed.
"You mean… Haruta used this technique to defeat Shisui?"
Danzo fell silent for a moment. Then he nodded.
"Yes.
Back then, this move wasn't nearly as overwhelming…
But even so, it annihilated Shisui and his Susanoo in a single strike.
No remains were left behind.
I suspect… this is Haruta's ultimate move."
"Ultimate power…"
Hiruzen stared into the distance.
And in that next instant—
The blade fell.
A cataclysmic shockwave erupted across Konoha.
Wind howled. The earth trembled. Space itself felt like it had been torn apart.
The light of that golden sword enveloped everything.
Countless ninja dropped to their knees. The pressure alone kept them from standing.
The sky split, the land shattered, and golden radiance consumed all.
Dust clouds soared high, then were instantly dispersed by the force of the blast.
Unseen to them, a gigantic canyon had been carved into the Uchiha compound—one that now stretched beyond the village's borders.
What they could see—was the beast fighting Haruta's Wood Golem letting out a howl of agony.
Its body cracked like porcelain about to shatter.
In the far distance, an entire mountain was cleaved in half.
The cut was clean—smooth.
And as the broken peak collapsed, boulders thundered down, triggering a quake.
"…Can a human even do that…?"
Every Konoha ninja shared the same terrifying thought:
'This… is divine wrath.'
And they understood—Uchiha… was finished.