The Hyuga Grand Elder had been waiting for Hiromi's arrival every day. Now that he saw the golden meteorite, it was as if he saw a treasure delivered to his doorstep. His expression was joyful and carried a hint of sinister intent.
Although it was just some buildings, the more that was destroyed, the more power the Hyuga Clan could demand from Konoha.
But Hiromi's high and mighty, contemptuous attitude really made him feel very unhappy. It was as if the Hyuga Clan was inferior to him and could do nothing about him. It was practically a continuous slapping of the Hyuga Clan's face.
'Once the power is in my hands, the Uchiha clan...'
Before he could finish his plan in his heart, he felt—a step too late—the terrifying pressure brought by the golden meteorite.
Such pressure, accompanied by the surging wind, and the scorching heat that seemed to burn even space itself, assaulted the entire Hyuga Clan Compound with an aura of total destruction, making him feel uneasy and his heart beat wildly.
"He wouldn't dare... He wouldn't dare... He wouldn't dare kill anyone... He absolutely wouldn't dare kill anyone..."
The Hyuga Grand Elder kept mumbling, faster and faster, and more and more panicked.
At this moment, he widened his eyes. Even though the golden meteorite was descending at an absurd speed, he seemed to see Hiromi inside smiling at him.
The next second, the ground collapsed, and trenches appeared.
The Hyuga Clan Members were terrified, and screams filled with fear rang out.
Looking at this apocalyptic scene, the Hyuga Grand Elder roared out the terror in his heart.
"Hiromi! Do you want the Uchiha clan and the Hyuga clan to go to war!!!"
He did not hear a response. Perhaps the sounds of the ground collapsing and the Hyuga Clan Members screaming were louder, causing Hiromi not to hear him, or it was possible that Hiromi deliberately did not respond because he seemed to hear a disdainful "Heh" sound.
Immediately after, a sound rang in his ears, seeming to exist yet not, like the low murmurs of ten thousand people, filled with firm will and carrying a noble command.
"Emperor Flame: Annihilation!"
In an instant, a glimmer of golden light emerged from the trenches in the collapsed ground, illuminating the surroundings.
The next second.
An even more intense golden light struck. Even though it was daytime, it was even more blinding than the sun, causing countless Hyuga Clan Members to painfully close their eyes, knitting their brows, fearful that their eyes would be harmed by staring directly at this golden light.
They felt a terrifying high temperature, as if it was going to burn their internal organs to ashes, making them feel the absolute terror of their bodies about to melt, their hearts trembling, and their very souls afraid.
"NOOOOO!!!"
At this moment, a painful scream brought the Hyuga Clan Members back to their senses.
They... seemed unhurt?
At this moment, the golden light gradually dimmed. The Hyuga Clan Members cautiously opened their eyes, feeling as unfamiliar with the world as newborn babies.
Everything before their eyes was charred black. Apart from the people, everything on the ground had turned into charred black ash, piling up on the ground like black snow.
A slight breeze blew, kicking up the ash and revealing the scorched, orange-red ground beneath.
The Hyuga Clan Members were stunned.
At this moment, a familiar figure walked out of the crater.
"Hiromi!"
The Hyuga Clan Members recognized him in an instant. They hurriedly gripped their weapons, staring at Hiromi, completely unaware that their legs were trembling and retreating. They didn't know their clothes were soaked with cold sweat, nor did they know their breathing had stopped. In their eyes, there was only Hiromi.
The entire Hyuga Clan Compound fell into absolute silence because of one person.
Only one pair of relaxed, ordinary footsteps kept ringing out. Those were Hiromi's footsteps. Step by step, it was as if he was stepping on the hearts of the Hyuga Clan Members, making their throats move constantly, their pupils tremble uneasily, and cold sweat break out even more intensely.
They were terrified that Hiromi would suddenly turn his head and begin a massacre. The fear in their hearts made their bodies completely stiff.
Only when Hiromi walked far away did they realize that they were soaked through, as if they had been fished out of water.
They fell helplessly onto their backsides, feeling great pain. But it was ten thousand times easier than the fear in their hearts.
One by one, the Hyuga Clan Members were gasping for air, their bodies cold, hands and feet trembling uncontrollably, hearts pounding non-stop, so panicked that they were dazed and unable to control themselves.
After an unknown amount of time, a familiar voice sounded.
"Are you alright?"
The Hyuga Clan Member looked at Hiashi in front of him. "Clan... Clan Leader?"
Hiashi asked again, "Are you alright?"
As if there was a delay, after four or five seconds, the Hyuga Clan Member shook his head slightly.
Seeing this appearance, Hiashi's expression was somewhat sorrowful, but at the same time, there was a touch of relief. He squeezed the small hand beside him, feeling much more at ease.
"Father?" Hinata raised her head, her face full of confusion.
Why did father suddenly become so gentle?
Hiashi rubbed her hair, his expression slightly gentle, and he shook his head slightly.
Behind him, Hizashi looked at the charred hellish scene of the Hyuga Clan Compound, and for a moment, words were stuck in his throat, difficult to utter.
The air was filled with ash like black snow, a scene of desolation. he Clan members sat slumped on the ground, filled with confusion and fear.
This apocalyptic scene made the twin clan leaders of the Main and Branch Houses look at each other, both seeing the terror and determination in each other's eyes.
Terror at Hiromi's strength, determination to abandon the idea of the Police Force.
This was the second time.
This was also a warning.
Although no one died, the damage was even more severe.
Then, what if there is a third time?
By then, who knows what the Hyuga Clan will become?
They didn't dare to imagine.
Must abandon the Police Force!
Absolutely must not wade into these muddy waters again!