Saving the Uchiha clan starts with becoming the clan leader.

Instead, it is the 'Chen' seal.

【Wind Release: Pressure Damage】

This is a B-rank Wind Release technique, which can be considered a high-level ninjutsu. The same principle applies here: the rank of a ninjutsu is not entirely related to its destructive power. However, most high-rank offensive ninjutsu are generally more destructive than low-rank offensive ninjutsu. This is common knowledge.

Wind Release: Pressure Damage

It is a purely offensive ninjutsu that is completely pure and unadulterated.

Among all wind-style techniques, its destructive power is among the best. If we only consider wind force, it is fair to say that it is the number one conventional wind-style technique.

Zongxian opened his mouth and inhaled deeply, his bulging chest sinking down as if squeezing out the last bit of air from his lungs. He exhaled a semi-transparent, high-pressure vortex that flew at extremely high speed, as if it contained a tornado, and met the incoming gigantic kunai and shuriken.

The claim that a tornado is hidden there is not just an exaggerated embellishment.

Many people know that the Flame Demon is most skilled in Fire Release techniques, but few know that he also worked hard to study Wind Release techniques in order to maximize the destructive power of Fire Release techniques.

The high-pressure whirlwind collided with the enormous, black kunai in mid-air, instantly unleashing a vortex-like storm that shattered the massive steel kunai and shuriken like exploding bombs. In an instant, it swept up the broken steel fragments, forming an even more destructive vortex of wind.

If anyone dares to venture into this storm, they'll likely be ground to dust.

of course,

The word "someone" is always full of exceptions.

For example, Obito Uchiha passed through the storm vortex unscathed. His use of Kamui had almost become instinctive. Even though he seemed a little confused at the moment, he still used Kamui to pass through the storm vortex and walked along the steep rock wall to the rocky platform that had been half-shattered by the storm.

All of these actions seem to be nothing more than a distraction.

In order to get to Uchiha Sogen's side smoothly, so as not to be hit by Sogen's genjutsu before getting close.

although,

In Zongxian's view, it was completely unnecessary. Why not just use Kamui to move over? Why go through all this trouble? It can only be said that Obito Uchiha's current state is indeed very strange. The struggle between his fighting instincts and his muddled consciousness has created the Obito Uchiha we see now.

"Perhaps this is an opportunity?"

Zongxian moved his wrist, and Samehada responded by raising the spikes on its body.

Like a phantom

Obito Uchiha appeared behind Sogen.

"Clang!"

The flaming fan that was about to fall was blocked by Samehada.

Samehada!

With a twist of his wrist, Samehada's body instantly stretched out, like a snake, and bit at Uchiha Obito's left arm. In Samehada's perception, Uchiha Obito's chakra was quite tempting, definitely top-quality stuff. However, when it bit down, it only swallowed a mouthful of air and didn't touch anything.

The moment his attack was thwarted, Obito Uchiha disappeared into the air again, wielding his Flame Fan.

then,

The storm-like attack did not arrive. Obito Uchiha, who used Kamui to travel through the alternate dimension, did not launch attacks so frequently that Sogen felt pressured. To be honest, the power of his attacks was so weak that it seemed absurd and laughable!

but,

Although he was no longer too worried about Obito Uchiha having any powerful hidden tricks, Sogen still didn't have a good way to deal with disgusting techniques like space-time manipulation. Having suffered a loss in genjutsu, Obito Uchiha was very careful to avoid making eye contact with Sogen.

Even Zongxuan couldn't pull another Uchiha with the Mangekyou Sharingan into a genjutsu without making eye contact.

That's a trick that can only be used when dealing with ninjas who aren't from the Uchiha clan.

Besides illusions

His conventional ninjutsu and taijutsu were clearly unable to break through Kamui's defense. Even though Obito Uchiha was acting so crazy at the moment, Obito was still helpless against him. He finally understood how troublesome and difficult space-time techniques were!

Zongxian held Samehada in his right hand, dealing with Obito Uchiha's attacks, while his left hand touched his left eye.

"Should we use it now?"

He pondered silently in his heart,

So far,

He has used [Konohana Sakuya] three times, but he has never used the other eye technique in public. It's not that he deliberately saved it, but he just hasn't had any opportunities to use it. Unlike [Konohana Sakuya], which is used to sustain itself in battle, the other eye technique is the kind that consumes a lot of resources.

In his left eye, a slender, blade-shaped six-bladed windmill began to spin.

A powerful force of vision is poised to be unleashed.

Make a decisive move. A great opportunity is right in front of you. Even if you are not guaranteed to succeed, it would be a real pity to let it slip away!

but,

The accident happened at this time.

After Obito Uchiha launched another attack, his Flame Fan was blocked by Sogen, but instead of being sucked into the other dimension as before, blood dripped down his chin under the mask. Sogen was stunned at first, and then his mind raced as he looked at Obito Uchiha's weakening eye power.

Suddenly, it dawned on me.

Even though he received nourishment from the Yang Release power of half a Sage Body, the eye power that he had previously absorbed and stolen using [Konohana Sakuya] was severely depleted. It was impossible to make up for the loss instantly like a rocket. On the contrary, Obito Uchiha's frequent use of [Kamui] resulted in a deficit.

As a result, he is now unable to return to his own alternate dimension.

opportunity!

This is a great opportunity!

Zongxian was invigorated and used Body Flicker Technique to get right up to him. His Samehada in his right hand spontaneously wrapped around the flame fan in Obito's hand, while his left hand had already drawn the long sword hanging at his waist. The sharp blade was wrapped with a silent, yet chilling, high-speed spinning wind blade like a chainsaw.

This cut,

Cutting steel is as easy as cutting rotten wood.

His eyes flashed with a scarlet light as he swung his long sword, slashing fiercely at Obito Uchiha's neck.

"Wood Release: Thorn Killing Technique!"

Vines-like wood sprouted from the ground, wrapping around Obito Uchiha like a giant snake. This was originally a Wood Release technique for binding and strangling, used to prevent enemies from escaping or to directly strangle captured prey with the constricted wood.

however,

at this point,

This move, however, became a defensive tactic.

One by one, the not-so-thick but harder-than-steel pieces of wood blocked Zongxian's blade. Wood chips fell like rain, but Uchiha Obito, who was wrapped up inside, was unharmed. No, not entirely unharmed. The flame fan in Uchiha Obito's hand was wrapped by Samehada, and his right hand was not protected by the wood, forming a conspicuous gap.

"Don't even think about leaving without leaving something behind."

Zongxian gritted his teeth.

The blade spun, abandoning its attempt to cut the stubborn wood, and a sharp, downward gust of wind sliced ​​through Obito Uchiha's right wrist. Blood gushed out like a fountain, and the severed hand and the Flame Fan fell to the ground together.

Immediately afterward, he turned the blade again, preparing to stab it through the hole in the severed hand and give Obito Uchiha a good thrashing.

But at this moment,

The ground beneath his feet trembled violently, and a giant wooden figure suddenly appeared beside the rocky platform, its earth-shattering fist slamming down towards Zong Xian. Zong Xian turned his eyes but did not see the caster. Neither White Zetsu nor Black Zetsu seemed to intend to show themselves.

"Susanoo!"

The crimson in Zongxian's eyes grew even more intense.

The deep crimson Susanoo instantly transformed into its fourth stage, with a deep crimson palm meeting the wooden doll's descending fist. However, due to the hasty reaction, the Susanoo was knocked back and fell off the platform.

"They still managed to escape!"

Zongxian clicked his tongue.

However, when he saw the flame fan that Samehada had brought over, the corners of his mouth finally turned up. At least he didn't come away empty-handed!

[Chapter 99: The Branches of the Divine Tree]

The wooden figure that appeared briefly vanished, and the towering rock platform in the forest was destroyed, leaving only a short section. Uchiha Obito and his severed hand also disappeared, presumably taken away by Zetsu. Samehada prefers to eat high-quality chakra, not flesh and blood, so it only picked up the Flame Fan.

But thinking about it carefully,

He cut off Obito Uchiha's right hand, not the incomplete left half of his Sage Body.

Even if you get your hands on it, it probably won't be of much value.

Moreover, even if Obito Uchiha's left hand were cut off, it would honestly rank lower in today's loot list.

This operation,

The greatest value I gained was this Flame Fan in my hand.

Standing on the low mound, Zongxian held the [Flame Fan] and examined it carefully. It was shaped like a gourd with a black border and a moon-white fan surface in the middle. There were two pairs of Sharingan-style six-tomoe patterns on the top left and right. The long fan handle was wrapped with bandages and had an iron clasp at the end.

Apart from the iron hook that was obviously added later, the entire flame fan is a single, seamless piece of material, neither gold nor iron, but hard and elastic.

"A branch of the sacred tree?"

Zongxian gripped the flaming fan tightly.

His eyes shone brightly, and he couldn't suppress the smile on his lips. He gently stroked the treasure that symbolized the Uchiha clan's thousand-year history and glory. The gentle and careful movement was probably only the second time in his life. The first time he was so tender and considerate was when he took the wisteria flower, which was less than a hundred days old, from his mother's arms.

If it weren't for the self-control he'd cultivated over the years, he probably would have burst into laughter by now.

Branches of the sacred tree——

These are branches from the sacred tree!

Even the Tailed Beasts are merely a part of the God Tree's power, which can be represented by the following formula:

Nine tailed beasts (power) + Gedo Mazo (body) = Ten-tailed (divine tree).

The Flame Fan in Zongxian's hand was forged from a branch taken from the Divine Tree when it was intact. It may seem like just a small piece, far less powerful and terrifying than the Tailed Beasts, but in essence, the power of the Uchiha Fan is more complete than that of the Tailed Beasts.

Despite its small size, it contains a wealth of information and secrets.

The moment Zongxuan grasped the fan, he activated the power of "Knights Never Die Barehanded," erasing all the marks left by his predecessors and bringing it completely under his control. What he received was an indescribable surprise.

future,

Perhaps it is all contained within this round fan.

After admiring the Flame Fan for a while, Zongxian didn't hesitate to change out of Samehada and carry the Flame Fan on his back. His crimson armor was made by the clan elders in imitation of Madara Uchiha's armor. I don't know what kind of expectations they had for Zongxian, but they even kept the clip on his back to hold the Flame Fan.

This made things easier for Zongxian, as he no longer needed to go through the trouble of sealing the Flame Fan in a scroll or carrying it around in his hand.

As for Samehada,