Ch-32 Sunagakure Slaughter. (Part 1)
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After giving instructions to his subordinates, Uchiha Karan promptly departed from the camp. The news of his departure reached the Sarutobi, Shimura, Mitokado, and Utatane families, who quickly relayed the information back to the Konoha village using summoning beasts.
Shortly afterward, Uchiha Karan's subordinates also left the Konoha camp, but they headed in a completely different direction than Uchiha Karan.
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In Konoha, in the Hokage's office:
"It seems Uchiha Karan took the bait," said Koharu.
"Yes, time and time again, both he and his father have challenged our authority. After Takoma's death, no Uchiha Clan member will oppose us," said Homura with a smile.
"Because of these two, Uchiha Karan and Uchiha Takoma, almost half of the Uchiha clan was starting to deviate from the Will of Fire. Now, everything will return to how things should have been," said Hiruzen with a calm face.
"Hmph! Just admit that you are happy to take revenge for your son. Why so much nonsense?" said Danzo disdainfully towards Hiruzen.
Hiruzen didn't say anything.
"After this, the war should also calm down on Sunagakure's side, as the Jinchuriki have already reached their limit and could die any moment," said Koharu.
"If Uchiha Karan can kill Ebizo before dying, then we can relax on Sunagakure's side," said Homura.
"It's not possible. Ebizo is a careful person known for his wits and never underestimates any opponent, not to mention the Puppet Brigade, where most of the elite puppeteers are," said Danzo.
"Danzo is correct, and as soon as we receive news of Uchiha Karan's demise, tell the army in the Tea country to retreat. The ninjas from Kirigakure and Sunagakure must also be retreating by now," said Hiruzen.
Everyone nodded after hearing Hiruzen's words, agreeing with him.
Hiruzen and his friend have already declared Uchiha Karan dead, because even Hiruzen in his prime will struggle to escape such encirclement.
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On the battlefield, where the small army of 1000 Sunagakure ninjas was stationed, in the main camp:
"Ebizo-sama, we've received news that Uchiha Karan has left the camp," said a ninja kneeling in front of an elderly man.
"Hmm, how many ninjas accompanied him?" asked Ebizo.
"He's alone," replied the kneeling ninja.
Ebizo shook his head and said, "Tell the Puppet Brigade to be ready. Although he's alone, his strength is to be feared. It's best that our elite ninjas engage him in combat to minimize our losses and quickly kill him."
"Yes!" After saying that, the ninja left to inform the army accordingly.
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After a wait of a few hours, Karan, covered in lightning, arrived in front of the Sunagakure camp, where Ebisu was waiting with an elite team of puppeteers.
A few minutes ago, when Karan entered the area where the Sunagakure ninjas were present, they immediately noticed him and went to inform Ebizo about his arrival. Karan was aware of their presence but let them go, considering them already dead. Letting them leave would allow all the members of the Sunagakure ninjas to gather, saving Uchiha Karan time.
Karan stood in front of Ebizo and the Sunagakure army.
"So, you are the ones who took my father's life and killed so many ninjas from the Uchiha Clan," said Karan, his voice devoid of any emotion.
"Yes," Ebisu came forward and said, "Your father died by my hands, and I enjoyed his last moments when he was begging for his life and the lives of the Uchiha Clan ninjas."
"YOU BASTARD, I WILL KILL YOU!" shouted Karan, clenching his katana and ready to attack Ebizo.
But suddenly, his face returned to its normal expression, devoid of any emotion. "Is this the emotion you were expecting from me? You think I don't know my father? Even in his final moments, he would have died with pride and arrogance, knowing that his son would avenge him."
"But don't worry, what you just said, I will make it come true. However, the scenario will be quite different. You will be begging me to spare the ninjas from Sunagakure," said Karan.
Ebizo's face returned to calm. He realized that Uchiha Karan's appearance was not driven by anger but by a clear mind, calculating his visit. If that was the case, he had to be prepared.
"Everyone, get ready and kill Uchiha Karan as fast as possible. Beware, his speed is incredibly fast," said Ebizo.
Karan's katana gleamed in the sunlight as he prepared for battle. With a slight bend, he unleashed his power, causing his entire body to crackle with vibrant purple lightning. The sheer intensity of his aura shook the very ground beneath him, creating deep fissures that snaked their way across the battlefield.
"Thunder Breathing First Form: Continuous Slash!" Karan's voice reverberated through the air, his determination evident in every word. In an instant, he vanished from his original position, leaving behind a mesmerizing trail of purple light that streaked across the battlefield with astonishing speed.
Devastation followed the purple light wherever it went. The Sunagakure ninjas and puppets were cut in half by Karan's unstoppable onslaught, their bodies cleaved in half by the sheer force of his strikes. The battlefield had become a graveyard for fallen enemies, their lifeless forms scattered like discarded puppets.
Karan went deep into the army in this manner.
Ebizo became aware of the gravity of the situation after witnessing Karan's incredible speed and prowess. Seeing Karan travel deep into the army as an opportunity, he bellowed orders to his forces, his voice laced with urgency. "Puppeteers, unleash a never-ending barrage of poison needles! Cover the area with dense poison fog, the rest of you! Give him no way out!"
A group of puppeteers manipulated their intricate creations in response to Ebizo's command, causing a rain of deadly poison needles to descend on Karan. The ominous whistling of projectiles aimed at piercing their target's defences filled the air.
At the same time, the remaining forces unleashed a dense, suffocating cloud of poisonous fog, shrouding the battlefield in a sinister haze.
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