Chapter 28: Taking Tsunade to Visit the Uchiha
No one appeared until the construction crew left at noon. Kawakaze and his entourage evacuated immediately afterward, returning to their original positions after a quick meal.
"What is this Uchiha up to?"
Tsunade mulled over the script Uchiha seemed to be directing, but no answer came to her.
"Don't overthink it. I'll take you to find out for sure tonight," Kawakaze said with confidence. His assurance somewhat reassured Tsunade, though she didn't realize the night might unfold unpredictably, no matter how brave or skilled one was.
Meanwhile, chaos had erupted at the Root Ninja's location. Of the six sent out, only one remained alive, barely clinging to life and gravely injured. The other five lay lifeless on the ground.
"You Senju dare act this way! Aren't you afraid we'll report this to the Third Hokage?" the surviving Root Ninja threatened, directing his words at the black-robed man in front of him.
"Our land was approved by the Third Hokage. What is the meaning of your Root sneaking around here?" the black-robed man retorted coldly. "And if you don't make it back, who will know I killed you?"
As he stepped closer to deliver the final blow, the sound of a large group approaching reached them. Relief lit up the Root Ninja's face behind his mask—rescue had arrived.
"Damn it," Fugaku Uchiha muttered, cursing under his breath as he retreated without hesitation. He left swiftly, avoiding any entanglements.
The injured Root Ninja could hardly believe his luck. He hadn't expected to survive long enough to see backup arrive.
Moments later, an Uchiha Jonin arrived with dozens of others, taking in the grim scene. The lifeless bodies sprawled on the ground and the one barely surviving Root Ninja painted a clear picture of the carnage.