Chapter 11

(In the Leaf Village)

The ninja zipped along the rooftops, heading away from the Foundation's HQ. Now it was completely night-time.

"That was close," Obito said.

In the distance a loud bang sounded, followed by a large pillar of flame. A second explosion appeared a few seconds later.

"Danzo's plan must be starting," Rin said.

"What plan?" Asuma asked.

Obito and Rin explained to Asuma and Kurenai what they had discovered during their mission to retrieve the scroll and about Danzo building his own army.

"I've heard rumours about what Danzo was capable of, but I never thought he would take it this far," Kurenai said.

"Yeah, well, now you have to believe it," Obito replied.

From behind Obito heard a sharpness cutting through the air, he turned his head to see a kunai flying straight at him. On instinct, he activated his Sharingan, the kunai was centimetres from his head. Obito's head seemed to move on its own, it moved slightly to the side avoiding the kunai with a hair's breadth. Obito noticed the two Foundation members following him.

"We got company," Obito called out.

"Where are we going?" Asuma asked.

"The Uchiha Police Force. Maybe we can get some help there." Obito put his hands in his weapon pouch. "You guys keep going, I'm going to stall." The four-ninja jumped across the street from one rooftop to another. When Obito landed on the roof he dodged roll forwards and positioned himself to face his pursuers. He threw several shuriken with wires attached to them. The mantis masked man turned and rolled in mid-air to avoid the shuriken, Obito could read his movements and bent the shuriken around him to counter his movements. The blue masked man didn't seem phased. He threw his own shuriken which deflected Obito's shuriken, then he threw some more shuriken to cut the wires that surrounded his partner. Obito's wired shuriken fell to the ground. "What!? How did he counter the Sharingan Windmill Triple Attack? The only people who can counter that Jutsu are those who have a Sharin- Oh, you've got to be kidding me!"

Mantis landed on the roof and used the Gentle Fist to strike Obito. The Uchiha could read his movements and the flow of his chakra. Obito dodged each attack. Then made a hasty retreat to join his friends.

Obito caught up with the others but so too did their pursuers. The young ninja tried to take shortcuts through small streets, jumping around and hiding between buildings. However, no matter where they went the Foundation members found them. It was like they could see through walls.

Eventually, Obito, Rin, Asuma, and Kurenai made it to the front of the Uchiha Police Force. To their surprise, the building looked empty.

"Where is everyone?" Obito exclaimed.

The Foundation had caught up. Without a word, Mantis ran forwards. Asuma engaged him by swinging his knuckle-buster equipped fist at him. Mantis slapped his fist away with his palm then slammed his other palm into Asuma's chest. Asuma crumbled to the floor.

Kurenai had vanished. A large tree began to form behind the other masked man. The tree's branches wrapped around him and stopped him from moving. Kurenai's torso and arms appeared out the tree, she was holding a kunai.

"Wait, Kurenai! He's an Uchiha, Genjutsu of that level will never work on him." Obito yelled.

In a split second, Kurenai found herself wrapped up in her own Genjutsu. The masked man stood in front of the tree holding her kunai. Without hesitation, he stabbed Kurenai in the stomach, blood spilled from her mouth. The tree disappeared, and she fell to the ground.

"Kurenai, NO!" Rin screamed.

Mantis used the distraction as his time to advance. He ran towards the Uchiha boy focusing his chakra into his hands using the Gentle Fist, one strike to the heart would kill the boy. He swung his palm at Obito.
His mission was complete….

Until a hand grabbed his wrist with a firm grip.

Mantis' palm was stopped just short of its target. It took a second for Obito to realise what had happened.

"Whoa, that was close. Thanks for the save mister," Obito said.

A man was standing next to Obito, holding onto his enemy's wrist. He was wearing a light green kimono with the Uchiha symbol on its back.

"Danzo has messed with my clan for the last time."

Obito realised who his saviour was.

"Ah! Lord Fugaku, sir," Obito thought back to his earlier comment. "Forgive me for calling you, mister. I didn't know it was you."

"Obito! Be quiet." Fugaku said.
Obito fell silent instantly.

Mantis struggled to free himself from Fugaku's grip.

"You're not going anywhere." Obito could sense seething anger coming from Fugaku. The Uchiha clan leader's chakra could be felt like a blazing fire.
Mantis used his free palm to strike at Fugaku's face. Fugaku pulled on Mantis' wrist, drawing him slightly closer, then he used his elbow to block Mantis' attack, then he bent Mantis' hand breaking his wrist. Mantis' let out a strong groan. Fugaku quickly ripped off Mantis' mask and activated his Sharingan placing Mantis in a Genjutsu that made him fall to the ground unconscious.
"Hoza Hyuga? Hiashi and I have something in common."

"Lord Fugaku, what do you mean?"

"Hoza Hyuga and Enshi Uchiha were sent on a mission together, however, they were captured by the Hidden Mist. We received word from Danzo that they had died. You can never trust the filth that comes from that man's mouth." Fugaku was staring at the second Foundation member. "Enshi! What have they done to you?" Enshi remained silent. "Danzo will suffer dearly for messing with my clan!"

Enshi charged, withdrawing a kunai and throwing it. Fugaku casually caught it.

"Obito! Kunai!" Fugaku demanded.

Obito quickly threw a kunai straight at Enshi, Fugaku then threw his. The second kunai hit the first one on an angle which changed its trajectory. The kunai went from flying straight to flying downwards, pinning Enshi's Foundation cloak to the ground. The cloak tore all along the right side and it made Enshi stumble. Taking the opening Fugaku moved with incredible speed. He appeared in front of Enshi and delivered a powerful punch to Enshi's stomach. Enshi lurched forward, then he too fell down, unconscious.
"Obito, take Enshi and Hoza inside the police station. Rin, start medical procedures for Asuma and Kurenai."

An explosion sounded off in the far distance.

Rin knelt by Kurenai's side and began pouring healing chakra into her wound. Rin put her head to Kurenai's chest and could hear her heartbeat. Rin let out a sigh of relief.
Fugaku had Obito and Rin take shelter within the police station with the four-injured shinobi. After Rin stabilized Kurenai, she moved onto Asuma healing the muscles in his chest which were struck by Hoza's Gentle Fist. Then after Asuma, she started to mend Hoza's broken wrist.

"Lord Fugaku, how did you know Danzo was up to something?" Obito asked.

"Taking in the full situation it should've been obvious."

Obito didn't see how it was so obvious. "The scroll that team Minato was sent to retrieve was being guarded by the ANBU. While the ANBU take orders directly from the Hokage, there are few among the ANBU that are still loyal to Danzo, mostly those affiliated with the Foundation. Not only was the scroll 'stolen' from a room heavily guarded by ANBU, but the protective barrier that surrounds the village didn't alert anyone to the intruder's presence. The only people who can bypass the barrier safely are the Leaf's ANBU and Danzo. Take all that into consideration and the answer is clear. Danzo has betrayed us. If that wasn't totally unforgiving, he brainwashed members of several clans to do his bidding including the Uchiha. That I can never forgive."

"What do we do now?"

"You two must go and find Minato. He should be able to confront Danzo."

"What about you?"

"I've dispatched Uchiha police officers around the village to deal with the invaders and help the villagers to safety. In an invasion like this Danzo will be likely to target crucial buildings within the village to cripple our power. This building could be a target as well, so I will stay here to defend it."

"Alone!?"

"Don't forget who you're talking to Obito."

"Of course, my lord."

Rin turned to Obito.

"Obito don't forget Kakashi."

"I know Rin, but finding Minato sensei is more important. You know Kakashi would say the same thing. Who knows maybe Kakashi has already found Minato sensei and are battling together."

Obito hated having to choose between his teammate and his sensei. Yet, he knew the more sensible option, but it didn't make it any easier.

"You two should head off," Fugaku stated.

"Yes sir," Obito replied.

"But before you go, I suggest you take these, to make it somewhat easier."


(Edge of the Leaf Village)

Three Leaf ninja stood on a sentry tower overlooking the vast forest of the Land of Fire. One of the ninja left the tower to report attacks on the east side of the village to the Hokage.

The tower door opened, and Monkey walked inside.

"ANBU! Reinforcements, thank god."

Ametsuchi walked into the room shortly after Monkey.

"Hey! Be careful there's an intruder behind you."

Monkey pulled a kunai from his sleeve and stabbed one of the Leaf ninja. Then he turned quickly punched the second ninja in the face, then the stomach, then grabbed the ninja's neck and broke it. Both Leaf ninja fell to the floor.

A third Leaf ninja had burst into the room from another door on the other side of the room. When he saw the two dead ninja and the Stone ninja his face twisted in horror.

"The rumours are true the Foundation has betrayed us."

Ametsuchi made the snake hand sign and started to gather chakra in his hand. The chakra formed into a bright orange orb.

"Explosion Style: Explosive Orb!" Ametsuchi shot the burning orb at the Leaf ninja, upon impact the orb exploded instantly killing the leaf ninja.

"So, you do have a Kekkai Genkai," Monkey said.

"Of course, that's why Danzo wants me," Ametsuchi replied. The Stone ninja looked out of the window of the sentry tower and observed the Leaf Village.
"Time to do some damage."