Chapter 39: The Power of Nuclear Bomb
"Lead this monster to the seaside!" Su Xiuyu instructed the Uchiha team, ordering them to direct the creature known as Axe toward the coast. If the military confirmed that conventional weapons were useless against Axe, they would resort to nuclear bombs. Though nuclear weapons carried devastating radiation, allowing Axe to rampage unchecked would reduce all of San Francisco to rubble.
Following Su Xiuyu's command, Uchiha Fan and Uchiha Dan turned around and began guiding Axe toward the shore. They bombarded it with Wind and Water Release techniques, keeping its attention firmly on them. To Su Xiuyu, observing the battle from afar, it felt like watching players kite a boss in a video game.
Despite the relentless bombardment from aerial forces, Axe was entirely fixated on the Uchiha team. It no longer reacted to the military's attacks, solely intent on killing the shinobi.
"All teams, evacuate immediately. You have thirty minutes to clear the area. You know what this means," Su Xiuyu's voice echoed through the comms.
The fighter jets that received the order swiftly retreated, while the ground forces began to withdraw. The large-scale evacuation made the reason obvious—it was as blatant as a louse on a monk's head.
"Prepare to fall back. The world's most advanced weaponry will soon cleanse the area," Su Xiuyu warned.
The Uchiha team quickly formed shadow clones, using them to continue distracting Axe while their real bodies quietly slipped away toward the sea.
"I have to admit, Tobirama was truly a genius. The Shadow Clone Technique is incredibly useful," Madara muttered, though his admiration for the Tobirama was begrudging. Despite his dislike for Tobirama, he couldn't deny the brilliance of the jutsu. However, he still found Tobirama's paranoia and pettiness distasteful—especially his obsessive grudge against the Uchiha.
"Madara," Su Xiuyu reminded him, his tone serious. "When the nuclear bomb detonates, activate your Susanoo immediately. I'll use the Four Red Yang Formation to contain the blast's impact. Remember, a nuclear explosion releases not only a powerful shockwave but also intense heat and deadly radiation. Don't underestimate it."
Madara's eyes narrowed at the warning but he gave a sharp nod, signaling that he understood.
As the minutes passed, the countdown reached its final stretch. Suddenly, a supersonic fighter jet streaked across the sky, leaving a Mach cloud in its wake.