Konoha Village, within the Uchiha Clan Compound
The entire Uchiha Clan was plunged into uproar and dissatisfaction. Yesterday, the Great Elder and the Clan Head brought back news that Uchiha Kaede had been handed over by the Hokage!
This made almost all Uchiha clansmen feel an even stronger aversion to Konoha.
In their eyes, if an Uchiha clansman made a mistake, they should handle it themselves, but they never expected that a genius of their Uchiha Clan would just be handed over!
"This is simply a joke!"
"Since when do we have to hand over people just because any ninja Village comes to Konoha demanding them!?"
"If even Kaede can be handed over, then it'll be our turn someday!"
The clansmen discussed animatedly, all complaining about the Hokage.
At the Clan Head's residence, the helpless Fugaku listened to the noisy sounds outside.
He originally thought that by saying Kaede voluntarily went to face it alone, it would have nothing to do with him.
But the clansmen, either having been suppressed for too long or having too low a tolerance, had their dissatisfaction explode all at once.
The Konoha higher-ups, including him as Clan Head, instantly lost a great deal of prestige.
Especially the hardliners within the clan, some were practically calling for rebellion!
"Father." The indifferent youth pushed open the door and bowed to Fugaku.
"Itachi, is that you? Is your Anbu work finished?" Fugaku smiled.
Itachi nodded, listening to the clansmen's 吵鬧 with some confusion.
"Father, what's wrong?"
Fugaku bitterly told him about Kaede's situation. Itachi frowned after hearing it. "He's going to deal with it himself?"
"Father, if he is killed, we should retrieve the Sharingan."
Fugaku looked at his expressionless son, "Right now, the clansmen are all complaining about Kaede being handed over, and Kaede's strength is not to be underestimated. Let's wait for news from Kaede for now."
Itachi was somewhat surprised. He didn't have much impression of Uchiha Kaede, only hearing that he was a genius who had recently emerged.
He hadn't taken it seriously when he heard that Kaede had injured the Takigakure leader, but now he was facing the entire Takigakure!
Takigakure has a Tailed Beast! And Fugaku said his strength is not to be underestimated? Has his strength reached that level?
However, when he heard the clansmen outside fiercely complaining about the Hokage, Itachi's eyes narrowed slightly.
On the open ground outside Takigakure,
A massive amount of Chakra surrounded a blood-red figure at the center, continuously overflowing outwards.
On the other side, Kaede's Sharingan were also searching for an opening; his multiple attempts to approach were blocked by this Chakra.
Fū's eyes flickered with inhuman light, indicating that the will of the Seven-Tails was gradually overtaking her consciousness.
"Roar, roar, roar!!" Fū's voice carried the roar of the Seven-Tails.
As Fū roared, the Seven-Tails' Chakra erupted, forming a powerful storm.
Kaede quickly retreated, simultaneously forming hand signs.
"Lightning Release: Ground Flash!" Kaede shouted. Countless bolts of lightning surged from beneath his feet, forming an electric net, attempting to restrain the Seven-Tails' movements.
The Seven-Tails' power was too immense; although the electric net temporarily hindered its movements, it was quickly destroyed.
Kaede did not give up. He knew he needed more strategies to deal with this formidable opponent.
"Lightning Release: Lightning Fang!" Kaede formed hand signs again, and lightning gathered in his hand, forming a sword of lightning.
He brandished the lightning sword, striking towards the Seven-Tails.
The Seven-Tails' Chakra formed a protective shield, blocking Kaede's attack.
But Kaede didn't stop. He continuously changed positions, attacking from different angles, trying to find the Seven-Tails' weakness.
The battle lasted a long time. Kaede's stamina began to decline, but his will remained firm.
He knew he had to get close to the Seven-Tails to have a chance to absorb its Chakra.
In the distance, a group of Takigakure Ninja stared blankly at his battle with the Seven-Tails.
The leader's eyes widened. Why hadn't his Chakra run out yet!?
Things had greatly exceeded their expectations. If this continued, the Seven-Tails would soon be completely unsealed!
At that point, it would be extremely difficult for them to reseal it. They clearly knew how to choose between an Uchiha Kaede who could take them out and a Seven-Tails who could destroy their entire Village.
"Lightning Release: False Darkness!" Kaede shouted, gathering even more powerful lightning in his hand, forming a giant lightning ball.
He hurled the lightning ball at the Seven-Tails, simultaneously using the Body Flicker Technique to move quickly.
The lightning ball exploded near the Seven-Tails, creating a huge sound and flash of light.
Under the cover of the explosion, Kaede finally succeeded in approaching the Seven-Tails.
The moment he touched the Jinchuriki's scorching outer layer, a burning sensation came from his hand.
Uchiha Kaede didn't hesitate and quickly activated his absorption ability.
Immediately, centered on his palm, the Tailed Beast's violent Chakra formed a small vortex, frantically surging into his body!
As the Chakra flowed in, Kaede felt an unprecedented power.
The Seven-Tails' Chakra was like a wild torrent, rushing through his meridians, and his body began to undergo drastic changes.
Vast Chakra flowed from his hand throughout his entire body. Although the nature of the Chakra didn't change through the absorption ability, it strangely quieted down.
His Chakra reserves rapidly increased, forming a powerful Chakra core.
This core was like a vortex, continuously absorbing and transforming the Seven-Tails' Chakra, making it Kaede's own power.
It was as if it were his own Chakra; his previously lost stamina was also rapidly recovering, and small wounds on his body were healing.
Only now did he understand how terrifying the tenacious physiques of Naruto and Hashirama were.
However, the Seven-Tails also felt its Chakra draining away. Within Fū's body, it couldn't help but roar.
This loss triggered its most primal instincts, leading to a berserk reaction.
The Seven-Tails' Chakra began to surge violently within Fū's body, attempting to break free from Kaede's control.
Fū's body began to tremble violently, and the Seven-Tails' Chakra erupted from her body, forming a huge Tailed Beast Cloak, but this time it was different; the Seven-Tails' power was completely out of control.
Its Chakra was no longer restricted by Fū's body but began to materialize, forming a gigantic, fully-formed Seven-Tails Tailed Beast.
The Seven-Tails' full form was that of a giant beetle-like creature, its body covered in a hard exoskeleton, with six pairs of wings flapping in the air, stirring up gales.
The Seven-Tails' eyes burned with furious flames, and its antennae waved in the air, emitting a deafening roar.
"Roar—" The Seven-Tails' voice was like thunder; its power shook the entire battlefield.
"The Seven-Tails!! The Seven-Tails has appeared!!" The Takigakure Ninja in the distance exclaimed.
"This! This is bad! Sealing Squad, find the right moment later. When the Uchiha brat weakens it, rush up and seal it! Don't worry about that kid for now!" the leader roared.
"Huh?" The Takigakure Ninja were stunned, looking at the giant Seven-Tails. Could that kid really weaken it?
Kaede quickly retreated. He knew that against a fully-formed Tailed Beast, any ordinary Ninjutsu might be ineffective.
Taking a deep breath, Kaede's eyes instantly turned a deep blood-red; it was the sign of the Uchiha Clan's unique Sharingan activating.
The Three-Tomoe spun rapidly in his eyes. He stared intently at the enormous and enraged Seven-Tails before him, trying to find a momentary opening.
Kaede gritted his teeth and quickly formed hand signs. A surging Chakra erupted from his body, forming a faint Chakra shield around him, temporarily resisting the strong winds stirred up by the Seven-Tails' flapping wings.
The Seven-Tails seemed to sense Kaede's provocation; its eyes, burning with furious flames, grew even more intense. It let out another earth-shattering roar, then suddenly swooped down towards Kaede.
Its massive body cut through the air, creating a sharp whistling sound.
Kaede dared not hesitate for a moment, pushing off the ground with force, his figure flashing sideways like lightning.
The Seven-Tails' impact directly struck the ground, instantly raising a huge cloud of dust. The earth also trembled violently, and deep cracks appeared.
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