Chapter 59: The Red Face and White Face
Faced with such a grim and murderous threat, Gen let out a cold laugh and retorted with equal ferocity:
"Feel free to try. Do you truly believe the three of you can kill us just by teaming up? Too naive. Let me tell you this: the clan is aware we're here on this mission. No matter the outcome, once the battles with the Hyūga and Senju clans conclude, the only fate awaiting your family is annihilation."
His Sharingan, now showing three tomoe spinning ominously, glowed with an intensity that seemed to bleed malice, making even onlookers shudder involuntarily.
Uchiha Madara smirked lightly and advised, "Chief Yemuki, do not act rashly. Right now, the fate of your entire clan hangs in the balance of your decision."
Gen threw Madara a glance of approval, secretly pleased with his decision to adopt the "good cop" role this time. However, he couldn't help but feel slightly out of place—it was more natural for someone like Madara to issue threats. As someone who preferred to remain behind the scenes, wasn't he the one who should be offering the olive branch?
Yemuki Ichikawa, overwhelmed by the duo's synchronized act, was thrown into turmoil. He wanted to attack but hesitated at the potential consequences, eventually sighing deeply.
"Our clan is small and insignificant. We cannot afford to offend the Uchiha, but at the same time, we can't risk antagonizing the Hyūga either. After all, if the Hyūga were to send just one elite jonin and two regular jonin, our clan would still face annihilation."
Gen's face turned cold as he continued to press, maintaining his threatening demeanor.
"Hmph. Chief Yemuki, think carefully. Who is closer to your clan—the Hyūga, or the Uchiha? Besides, the Hyūga can't even protect themselves right now. Who knows if they'll even have a future?"
Madara, attempting to soften the tension, let out a light chuckle. Though he wasn't particularly skilled in diplomacy, he gave it a shot:
"Chief Yemuki, the Uchiha clan has always valued justice and righteousness. We are known to be generous to those who turn over a new leaf. Should your clan align with us, you'll be under the protection of the Uchiha. Once this war is over, I doubt anyone would dare disrespect you."
Madara's warm smile carried a hint of manipulation, for he had no authority to promise such an alliance. The proud Uchiha would never stoop to taking on a minor clan like the Yemuki as their vassals. However, as long as the other side remained ignorant of this fact, it was a useful short-term ploy.
Yemuki Ichikawa's eyes lit up at the suggestion. Becoming a vassal of the Uchiha would be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! And hearing it directly from Uchiha Madara himself, the current heir of the Uchiha clan, made it seem entirely credible. Resolving himself, his eyes flashed with a fierce glint as he turned to look at the Hyūga jonin.
The Hyūga jonin had already sensed the shift in the situation and began retreating cautiously, hoping to slip away unnoticed. However, Yemuki Ichikawa's younger brother had quietly positioned himself nearby, cutting off any escape route and watching him like a hawk.
In an instant, Yemuki Ichikawa leaped forward, joining his brother to surround the Hyūga jonin, poised to strike at any moment.
Cold sweat dripped from the Hyūga jonin's forehead. Never in his wildest dreams had he expected events to turn out like this.
Madara, standing beside Gen, watched the scene with interest and chuckled.
"I initially planned to just keep them out of it and duel that Hyūga jonin myself. I didn't expect things to escalate to this point. Haha, how amusing!"
Gen, adopting a smug posture reminiscent of a proud dragon, glanced at Madara disdainfully, his gaze seeming to say: Kid, take notes. This was all part of big bro's plan.
"Focus. They're about to fight," Madara muttered, though his eyes remained fixed on the scene. Noticing the rising tension between the three, with all their energies reaching their peak, he readied himself to observe the outcome.
Suddenly, a roar echoed through the battlefield.
"Lion's Roar!"
A concentrated burst of chakra erupted, crashing into the trio like a tangible shockwave. Dust and debris exploded into the air, obscuring the battlefield. Two figures retreated, leaping high into the air—Yemuki Ichikawa and his brother.
"Who dares lay a hand on the Hyūga clan's people?"
A powerful voice resounded through the dust cloud. From the distance, a figure leapt into view, landing gracefully as if stepping on moonlight itself.
Gen's Sharingan spun as he narrowed his eyes.
"An elite jonin. Wasn't he supposed to be at the Senju territory? Why is he suddenly here?"
Madara waved his blade lazily, unconcerned.
"Who knows? Looks like he came straight from the Senju domain. Either way, things just got interesting."
As the dust cleared, the elite jonin landed, his sharp gaze sweeping across the battlefield. The Hyūga jonin, now ecstatic, called out in relief:
"Lord Meikaze! You've finally arrived!"
The newcomer, Hyūga Meikaze, surveyed the destroyed granary, his expression unreadable. His gaze flickered with a brief flash of anger before he spoke coldly:
"Chief Yemuki, care to explain what happened here? Where is the grain? And why were you attacking one of my clan's jonin?"
Yemuki Ichikawa's face darkened, realizing he had severely miscalculated. If he had known an elite Hyūga jonin was on the way, he would never have considered attacking their jonin in the first place.
Just as he was racked with indecision, a shadow darted forward.
"Madara, no—" Gen reached out but failed to stop him. Swallowing the word "reckless," he grimaced internally. I just knew this would happen…
"Ha!"
Madara let out a fierce shout, his blade cloaked in chakra as he slashed downward with unstoppable momentum, aiming directly for Hyūga Meikaze. The sheer force of the strike crackled with the sound of wind and thunder.
Hyūga Meikaze's expression didn't waver. Calmly, he drew his longsword and deflected the attack with a resounding clang. Sparks flew as the two clashed, their figures locked in a whirlwind of speed and power.
A sudden impact sent one figure flying back—Madara. He landed heavily beside Gen, coughing lightly as he stood, blood dripping steadily from a long gash on his left arm.
"Twelve seconds," Gen remarked emotionlessly.
"Shut up," Madara snapped, glaring at him in embarrassment. Gen, unperturbed, couldn't help but mock him silently. Charging headfirst into an elite jonin? What did you expect?
Hyūga Meikaze swung his blade casually, his tone icy.
"Uchiha Madara, your courage is commendable, but tonight, none of you will leave here alive."
His voice wasn't raised, but the sheer weight of his killing intent was suffocating.
Pointing his blade at Yemuki Ichikawa and his brother, Meikaze commanded coldly:
"I don't care what happened earlier. Right now, join my clan's jonin in killing these two. Otherwise, once they're dead, the Yemuki clan will have no reason to exist."
Yemuki Ichikawa's face contorted with indecision, his fists clenched so tightly they turned white. Finally, he let out a long sigh and turned toward Gen and Madara.
"My apologies. In the Warring States, might is what speaks, and right now, the Hyūga's fist is bigger."
Gen glanced at Madara and asked quietly,
"What's the plan? Charge in headfirst again?"
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