The southwest region of Uchiha territory, once belonging to the Hagoromo clan, had long been rebuilt into Feather City—a strategic stronghold.
Its guardian, Uchiha Sora, stood atop the city walls, gazing into the darkness.
A veteran jōnin, once a feared warrior, now an aging soldier in his fifties, his strength had plateaued, yet his mind remained sharp.
The chilling night air carried whispers of war.
Concern Among the Troops
A nearby chūnin voiced his unease.
"Sir Sora, I don't think this alliance with Senju is wise."
Sora turned to him, silent but expectant.
The chūnin hesitated before continuing.
"Look at our positioning—Uchiha holds the front lines, while Senju remains behind us."
"If they decide to betray us mid-battle, we'll be slaughtered!"
Sora sighed.
"Do you think Madara and Izuna don't know that? They have their reasons."
The Real Threat: The Three Clans Alliance
The Three Clans Alliance—led by Hyuga, Sarutobi, Shimura, and Ino-Shika-Cho—had already begun their march.
Uchiha had no choice but to unite with Senju.
However, their numbers were worrying:
Uchiha-Senju Alliance: 3,500 warriors.
Three Clans Alliance: Over 12,000.
A nearly 4-to-1 disadvantage.
Even with Madara, Izuna, and Hashirama, this battle was going to be a war of survival.
Sora prayed reinforcements would arrive before the enemy struck.
Sora had barely closed his eyes when a frantic voice tore through the night.
"Sir Sora! The enemy is attacking!"
His battle instincts kicked in instantly.
In seconds, he had his armor on, sword in hand, rushing to the walls.
The First Wave: Sarutobi's Strike
As he climbed the stairs, booming war drums echoed across the battlefield.
The reconnaissance unit delivered the grim report:
3,000 enemy troops.
Led by the Sarutobi clan.
Highly coordinated via Yamanaka and Nara communication techniques.
Sora gritted his teeth.
"So, the Nara are directing them remotely—this will be troublesome."
And the worst news—
"They're focusing their assault on the South Gate!"
The Hyuga Byakugan revealed Uchiha's hidden traps and explosive tags.
Using their insight, they guided the Sarutobi forces to counter them.
1. Hundreds of Sarutobi ninjas used Earth Release: Earthquake Core to uproot the buried explosive tags.
2. They followed with Earth Release: Swamp of the Underworld, nullifying Uchiha's traps.
3. Fire Release: Scorched Earth Jutsu hardened the swamp, creating a new path forward.
4. Inuzuka, Aburame, and Shimura forces charged through the opening, heading straight for Feather City's gates.
The Uchiha troops panicked.
"The Hyuga Byakugan makes our traps useless!"
"Sarutobi's multiple chakra affinities are overwhelming!"
Sora roared over the chaos.
"Enough! Stand your ground and fight!"
A veteran Uchiha jōnin leaped onto the walls, his three-tomoe Sharingan spinning fiercely.
"We are Uchiha! What are we afraid of?!"
Fire Release: Dragon Flame Song!
A massive inferno rained down on the approaching enemy forces.
However, Sarutobi's elite unit retaliated instantly.
Water Release: Water Formation Wall!
A towering tsunami clashed against the firestorm, extinguishing it mid-air.
Sarutobi's Tactical Edge
Their multiple elemental affinities made them almost as dangerous as Senju.
They countered Uchiha's flames with water, just as the Senju once did.
The Byakugan continued spotting weak points, allowing them to outmaneuver Uchiha's defenses.
Sora watched grimly as enemy forces closed in on the gates.
"This battle is not in our favor."
Yet, he refused to give in.
"We must hold until reinforcements arrive!"
The Uchiha warriors roared in agreement, rallying for the fight of their lives.
The first true battle between the Three Clans Alliance and the Uchiha-Senju forces had begun.
And Feather City was the first battlefield in the war for the future of the Warring States.
End of the Chapter.
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