Uchiha Patriarch !

Just as Hyuga Hiashi was saved by Guy, Shibi Aburame, who was entangled in a battle with Matatabi's Jinchuriki, was also reaching his limit. However, unlike Hiashi's desperate situation, the Aburame clan's secret techniques were excellent for self-preservation. He hadn't yet reached the point of having to self-destruct to protect clan secrets. 

Of course, this was only a slight advantage. 

In reality, Shibi's bugs couldn't absorb chakra from Matatabi's Jinchuriki to sustain him in battle. Like Hiashi, he had to rely solely on his own chakra. Even using military ration pills, he couldn't squeeze more energy from his depleted system. 

"This is so annoying! I hate bugs and rats!" 

The half-transformed Jinchuriki, Yugito Nii, finally roared in frustration. Shibi had repeatedly evaded her lethal attacks, slipping away like a greased eel. To make it worse, Shibi continued to harass her, interfering with her movements. 

Finally, 

"Die already!!!" 

Enraged beyond reason, Yugito fully transformed into her Tailed Beast form, releasing the full power of Matatabi. Her massive body, covered in a cloak of red chakra and blue flames, loomed over Shibi like a mountain. She swung her two tails, and the feline beast opened its mouth, launching a massive fireball. 

The surrounding forest was incinerated, the soil dried out, and rocks shattered in the intense heat. This indiscriminate attack would have certainly consumed Shibi. 

"Shibi-senpai, I apologize for being late. I ran into quite a few Cloud ninja on the way and had to deal with them." 

A sincere apology reached Shibi's ears. The voice sounded familiar, but what stood out was the speed of the person speaking. Before Shibi could even brace himself, a flash of lightning passed by him. 

Then, 

Shisui Uchiha's Sharingan spun, the black tomoe merging into a four-pointed windmill pattern, and the crimson glow intensified. 

At the same time, 

A green Susanoo descended, instantly entering its fourth form. Draped in armor resembling a crow tengu and wielding a spiral sword, the majestic Susanoo stood tall, completely shielding Shibi from the oncoming flames. Not even a hot breeze reached Shibi's side. The usually stoic Aburame clan leader couldn't help but reveal a trace of surprise as he stared at the formidable Susanoo in front of him. 

Another Susanoo! 

"Clan leader, are you able to move?" 

Shibi didn't need to turn around. The voice belonged to Torune Aburame. 

"Torune, what's going on? Is that… Uchiha Shisui?" 

"Yes, it's Shisui." 

Torune walked over. 

"A second Uchiha has awakened Susanoo?" Shibi murmured, awestruck by the Uchiha clan's power. Supporting the coup against the Third Hokage had proven to be the right decision. If the Uchiha ever staged a full-blown rebellion, Konoha might not survive. 

The village itself could be destroyed. 

Shibi shook off these distracting thoughts. "My chakra's almost gone, but as long as we're not fighting, I can still move. Let's get out of here for now!" 

He glanced at the looming battle between Matatabi and Susanoo. 

The destructive power of such a clash was like a natural disaster. Getting caught in the crossfire could be fatal, even with nine lives. 

... 

Many were stunned by Susanoo's appearance, including Yugito herself. She stared at the green Susanoo standing like a god of war, holding the spiral sword, utterly baffled by what she was seeing. 

She had never seen anything like this before, not even heard of it. 

Fortunately, she wasn't alone. She had Matatabi, a living encyclopedia. 

But— 

"Yugito, be careful! This is Uchiha Susanoo, a power only those who've awakened the Mangekyo Sharingan can control. It's strong enough to rival or even defeat a Tailed Beast. Don't underestimate it," Matatabi warned sternly. 

"Is it really that powerful?" 

Yugito didn't doubt Matatabi's warning but was simply shocked by the information. Matatabi had no reason to lie. 

"Yes!" 

Matatabi replied immediately. "The Uchiha clan's strength is beyond your imagination. Don't take them lightly. I'll lend you my power, but if things go south, retreat immediately, or you could lose your life." 

The repeated warnings made Yugito fully aware of the danger her opponent posed. 

This was the first time she had ever seen Matatabi so rattled. 

So, 

Instead of launching an attack, Yugito cautiously observed the massive entity called Susanoo. 

"Also, avoid looking directly at the Uchiha's Sharingan," Matatabi added with another warning. 

... 

"What's going on?" 

Darui paused his attack on Guy and Hiashi, looking up at the green Susanoo with astonishment. He had no idea what it was. Despite being one of the village's top young Shinobi, Darui had spent most of his time training, so he lacked knowledge of such rare phenomena. 

The younger generation in the Cloud, including Darui, had no idea what Susanoo was, not even the Fourth Raikage's generation had seen it. 

But even without understanding what Susanoo was, Darui could sense the shift in the situation. 

It seemed, 

Konoha's reinforcements were well-prepared! 

The man with the absurdly strong taijutsu had already put Darui under pressure, and now Konoha had revealed a new, unknown method to combat Jinchuriki. 

"Send the order to halt all attacks, especially near Yugito-senpai. Allow them to abandon their mission if necessary. No, I order them to abandon all mission objectives and scatter as quickly as possible. They must not be caught up in Yugito-senpai's battle." 

Despite the rapid changes, Darui remained calm and issued orders in an orderly manner. 

"Also, send word to Raikage-sama, informing him we need reinforcements immediately…" 

Darui's words trailed off as he looked up. 

The two giants had clashed. 

Matatabi struck first, the cat demon wreathed in blue flames pouncing at Susanoo with a swipe of her claws. The force of the attack knocked down several trees, showcasing the immense power behind it. 

Boom!!! 

Shisui met the attack head-on with his spiral sword. The impact echoed through the forest, sending a shockwave that scattered leaves like rippling waves. 

Matatabi stood firm, while Susanoo was pushed back a step. 

It seemed, 

In terms of raw power, Matatabi had the upper hand. 

"So heavy!" 

Shisui muttered as he controlled Susanoo. 

"This is the power of a Tailed Beast? How terrifying! Can these monsters really be affected by genjutsu?" He recalled instructions from his patriarch that if he ever faced a Jinchuriki or Tailed Beast in battle, no matter which village they came from, he should rely on genjutsu. 

Shisui had been skeptical. 

He had read in the Uchiha clan's archives about their ancestors controlling Tailed Beasts with the Sharingan, but as a practical person, he reserved judgment until he experienced it firsthand. 

Now, 

This was the chance. 

With Matatabi pressing her advantage, she unleashed a flurry of ferocious attacks, forcing Susanoo to retreat. 

Then— 

Shisui's eyes locked with Matatabi's, and in that brief moment, his powerful gaze broke through all defenses, invading Yugito's consciousness. In an instant, Shisui's mental form stood outside the cage where Matatabi was sealed. 

"This… this was even easier than I thought!" 

Looking at the imprisoned Matatabi, Shisui realized just how naturally Sharingan suppressed Tailed Beasts. 

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