In a small, run-down attic on the second floor of Konoha Village, empty instant noodle cups were piled up on the table, and a half-full bottle of spoiled milk sat neglected in the fridge.
Little Naruto, wearing a black, cute nightcap, lay asleep in bed, undisturbed by the commotion outside or the blue light that filled the window. He slept soundly, completely unaware.
However, within Naruto, the Nine-Tails slowly opened its eyes. It sensed an immense and unfamiliar chakra.
"This... this strange but familiar feeling... Could it be him?" The Nine-Tails muttered. "No, it's not him..."
"So... another Uchiha has grown this strong? Hmph, this makes me sick..."
"But... they're still far from being a threat."
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Outside, the chaos was overwhelming. The villagers of Konoha ran out of their homes, drawn to the deafening noise and the radiant blue light that illuminated the sky.
"What... what is that? A monster?" someone exclaimed.
"No! It's a god... oh my God..."
The Konoha ninjas were just as shocked as the villagers. Haruto stood tall, surrounded by a massive half-body giant made of blue flames. His eyes glowed with an overwhelming golden intensity, and the aura radiating from him made everyone tremble in fear.
Might Guy's eyes widened in disbelief. "Kakashi! What is happening? Is this some kind of illusion? How did we get caught in this?"
Kakashi, though surprised, remained calm. "No, it's not an illusion. This half-giant is real. Guy, we need to stay cautious and understand his abilities before we act."
Sarutobi Asuma moved protectively in front of Kurenai. "Kurenai, stand behind me! Your abilities won't help against the Uchiha. I'll protect you!"
Kurenai, however, seemed entranced, completely ignoring Asuma's words. "Haruto... he's so... magnificent..."
Asuma: "What?!"
Sarutobi Hiruzen, the Third Hokage, had a conflicted expression. He felt a mixture of awe, shock, and fear.
What Haruto was displaying was none other than Susanoo, a powerful ability of the Uchiha clan! The last time Hiruzen had seen this was during the time of Madara Uchiha. No one since Madara's death had been able to summon Susanoo.
Hiruzen's heart grew heavy with concern. If Haruto had been hiding this level of power behind a facade of carefreeness, his intellect might rival that of Uchiha Itachi.
"Haruto... you've been hiding your true strength all along..."
Although Haruto's Susanoo wasn't as advanced as Madara's, Hiruzen knew how difficult it was to summon this ability at all.
Just as these thoughts swirled in Hiruzen's mind, Danzo, realizing no one was stepping forward, made his move. He secretly unsealed the metal wrapping on his right arm, drew a kunai, and attempted to stab Haruto's Susanoo in the back.
The courage was commendable, but the result was disastrous.
*Clang!*
The kunai broke.
"Hahahaha!" Haruto laughed mockingly. "Danzo, I can't believe I just witnessed you trying to stab Susanoo with a kunai! Are you really that foolish? I, Uchiha Haruto, proclaim you Konoha's number one warrior in stupidity!"
With a flash in his eyes, Haruto's skeletal Susanoo quickly grabbed the stunned Danzo with its massive hand.
Danzo gritted his teeth, trying to keep his composure. "Hmph, your defense is indeed formidable... to even block my kunai...!"
Haruto wasn't interested in words. With the powerful grip of Susanoo's bone-clawed hand, Danzo's body crumbled, reduced to a bloody mess in an instant.
The others were left in utter shock. No one had expected Haruto to actually kill Danzo.
The gruesome sight of Danzo's remains, his flesh and blood scattered everywhere, was all too real. It wasn't a shadow clone.
"Well done!" thought many of the clan leaders. Outwardly, they appeared sorrowful, but inwardly they celebrated. Finally, Danzo was gone! No more would they have to sacrifice their young to his ruthless methods at Root.
"Danzo!! Haruto... you!" Hiruzen, however, was truly heartbroken.
He had been trying to figure out how to de-escalate the situation, but never had he imagined Haruto would kill Danzo so decisively.
"Haruto, have you lost your mind?! Danzo was my right-hand man. Do you have any idea what you've done?"
Sarutobi Hiruzen, unable to control his fury any longer, threw off his Hokage robes and assumed a combat stance.
"Haruto! In front of so many witnesses, you've killed one of Konoha's most important leaders. As the Third Hokage, I officially declare you an enemy of the village! Surrender or be destroyed!"
Despite Haruto's overwhelming power, Hiruzen was still confident he could take him down.
"This child cannot be allowed to live! All ninjas, follow my command! Take down Haruto, now!"
Hiruzen valued obedience, but he couldn't tolerate defiance from the Uchiha, especially not on this scale.
"Hold on, Hokage-sama," Haruto interrupted. "I'm still a loyal member of Konoha's Uchiha clan. Why would I kill the village's leaders? You know too little about Danzo. But it's fine. You'll see for yourself soon enough."
Haruto spread out Susanoo's hand and dropped the remains of Danzo at Hiruzen's feet. Among the scattered limbs, a white arm covered in Sharingan eyes rolled towards the Hokage.
A few seconds later, the arm suddenly vanished into thin air.
"Wha... what is this?!" Hiruzen's pupils dilated, his mind going blank.
All the ninjas had seen it too. They were horrified. It was clear how many Uchiha lives had been taken to create an arm like that.
"Shocking, isn't it? Hokage, your trusted friend, Danzo, has committed countless atrocities behind your back. The disappearing Sharingan arm is just the tip of the iceberg."
"The crimes Danzo committed against the Uchiha clan... Today, I will make sure everyone knows the truth!"
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