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Chapter 97 - Lightning Attack on Konoha

The actions of Uchiha Tamahiko's Shadow Clone eventually spread as Marine warships were about to surround Sabaody.

When it was discovered that in country after country, a large number of citizens suddenly had live broadcast footage of two male Celestial Dragons mating on Sabaody Archipelago appear in their minds, with no traceable source, everyone saw it.

This included the local Marine, World Government members, and even the nobles of various kingdoms.

At the same time, news also emerged that Sabaody Archipelago was about to be subjected to a Buster Call due to these images in people's minds.

Countries near Sabaody Archipelago could hardly avoid hearing this news, and everyone panicked, fearing their own countries would be subjected to a Buster Call.

After the Gorosei learned of this news, they were practically numb.

"Mobilize all personnel to Fish-Man Island and eliminate Uchiha."

The Gorosei continuously pressured the Marine.

They promised that whoever killed Uchiha Tamahiko would directly assume the position of Fleet Admiral.

The entire World Government mobilized, trying every possible way to eliminate this generation's most heinous villain, Uchiha Tamahiko.

Meanwhile, Uchiha Tamahiko quickly returned to Fish-Man Island, where all his clansmen had gathered at Ryugu Castle, standing ready for battle.

"Two hours from now, we will launch a surprise attack on Konoha. Prepare the combat units."

Uchiha Tamahiko gave a very brief order.

Then he left himself and went to the Hard-Shell Tower not far from Ryugu Castle.

He intended to use Shirahoshi's power; he had made many preparations when he first came to Fish-Man Island, so that if he were attacked at sea, he could use Shirahoshi's power.

He would have her issue commands for the Sea Kings to protect Fish-Man Island, which would be sufficient to withstand over ninety-nine percent of attacks in the deep sea.

Uchiha Tamahiko had originally planned to secretly control Shirahoshi, but when he entered the Hard-Shell Tower, Shirahoshi discovered him because she had inherited Queen Otohime's Observation Haki, a natural and very powerful talent.

"Um, Mr. Human, is there something you need here?"

Shirahoshi looked at Uchiha Tamahiko timidly, asking in a very soft voice.

"Hmm, Fish-Man Island will soon face great danger. Your power is needed to protect Fish-Man Island. I'm here to borrow your power to protect Fish-Man Island."

Uchiha Tamahiko hesitated for a moment, looking at Shirahoshi's innocent eyes, feeling a bit guilty about lying.

Moreover, this trouble was brought upon by himself, but it would inevitably affect Fish-Man Island. Fish-Man Island itself had no strength, and Uchiha needed to go back and reclaim his territory.

Therefore, the only power that could be used to protect Fish-Man Island was Shirahoshi's ability as a Sea King, to summon Sea Kings to protect Fish-Man Island.

"Really?!"

"But can I really protect everyone on Fish-Man Island?"

As soon as Uchiha Tamahiko spoke, Shirahoshi believed him and quickly asked anxiously, not quite believing she had the ability to protect everyone.

"You cannot control this power yet. I can help you. Just close your eyes, give up resistance, and let me do it."

Uchiha Tamahiko tried to reassure her.

However, he also couldn't be sure if it would truly work, so he was just coming to try it out.

During his two months on Fish-Man Island, he had secretly controlled mermaids to communicate with fish to understand this ability, but Shirahoshi's ability was definitely different from that of ordinary mermaids. He didn't know if it required her own will to use.

"Don't resist, okay?"

"If I can, then I'll leave it to you!"

A blush spread across Shirahoshi's face. After a moment of hesitation, her intuition told her that the other party seemed to be lying, but some things also seemed to be true.

In the end, she decided to offer her power to protect Fish-Man Island.

Because she did not feel any malice towards herself from this human.

"Close your eyes. It will be just like falling asleep."

Uchiha Tamahiko comforted her.

Shirahoshi nodded and then closed her eyes, but her face still showed nervousness.

Watching this scene, Uchiha Tamahiko felt a slight stirring, but given her size, he decided against it.

Then, Uchiha Tamahiko's eyes hardened, and he began to use his Mangekyo to invade her body with his mental power to control Shirahoshi's actions.

The moment Shirahoshi's mind was invaded, she felt uncomfortable, as if her whole body was exposed to his eyes, but remembering that she needed to protect Fish-Man Island, she chose to ignore it, praying that she could successfully help Fish-Man Island.

Having successfully controlled Shirahoshi, Uchiha Tamahiko then made Shirahoshi's body perform a method similar to how devotees pray, silently chanting commands in her heart to have all Sea Kings destroy any ships approaching Fish-Man Island, preventing them from getting close.

He didn't speak aloud, as this power couldn't simply be transmitted by sound.

However, after persisting for a while, Uchiha Tamahiko felt that nothing seemed to have changed; he didn't perceive any difference.

But suddenly, Uchiha Tamahiko felt Shirahoshi's mental power stir, showing some resistance. Uchiha Tamahiko immediately relaxed his control over her body to avoid harming Shirahoshi's mental power.

Soon, Uchiha Tamahiko discovered that Shirahoshi's mental power was not resisting to reclaim control of her body, but was doing the same thing he had just made her do. This time, Uchiha Tamahiko felt a change: a surge of mental power rapidly spread out like an electromagnetic wave, but ordinary people couldn't perceive it; only specific targets could receive it.

Uchiha Tamahiko understood that this ability required Shirahoshi's own mental power to activate.

It was like snatching someone else's ultimate weapon to play with, only to find it had no effect, then being kicked aside by the owner to watch him perform.

But with such a cute girl, what did it matter?

"Alright, that's enough. You did very well!"

After five minutes of continuous prayer and arrangement, Uchiha Tamahiko stopped occupying Shirahoshi's body and let her wake up.

"Can... can I?"

Shirahoshi was a bit unconfident. She felt like she had just imitated his actions and done nothing else.

"Yes, you can. Oh, and the guy who kept harassing you has been dealt with by me. You can go out and play now, but don't expose your abilities. Being targeted by someone like me can be very dangerous."

Uchiha Tamahiko nodded, affirming her.

At the same time, he explained to her that the pervert who had been harassing her was gone, and she could now play safely.

"Really?"

Shirahoshi's face lit up with joy, clearly bored of being confined in the castle.

"Mm."

"But I have important things to do and no time to accompany you. I'll come find you when I return."

Uchiha Tamahiko didn't waste much time. After bidding farewell to Shirahoshi, he planned to return to his clansmen to prepare for the surprise attack on Konoha.

"Then it's a promise, you must come!"

Shirahoshi extended her pinky finger, requesting a pinky promise.

Uchiha Tamahiko silently extended his pinky, touched hers briefly, and then immediately left.

"Shisui, Itachi, one of you stay behind. Six hours of guard duty will suffice."

After returning to his clan, Uchiha Tamahiko found Shisui and Itachi and told them.

The first group to go would naturally be the combat units, responsible for clearing threats.

However, someone still needed to remain here. Shisui and Itachi were the strongest fighters in the clan, second only to him.

Itachi's perfect Susanoo could unleash Four Emperors-level power within five minutes, while Shisui could use Kotoamatsukami at critical moments to change the tide of battle.

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