The Crimson Omen

Chapter 180 – The Death of the Traitor Baizu

Sunagakure, Central District.

Inside Chiyo's office.

"What? You're looking for a ninja named Baizu?"

Chiyo rose from her chair, her aged face full of confusion.

"That's right."

Uchiha Yuta nodded calmly. "Baizu's existence could disrupt the future of Sunagakure. I came here to eliminate him—preemptively."

"…Is that so?"

Chiyo frowned, but didn't doubt his words. Her voice lowered as she said, "There are many shinobi in the Hidden Sand's dark ops. I'll order an immediate covert investigation."

That was enough.

When it came to the words of Lord Uchiha Yuta, Chiyo didn't question him. Ever since Sunagakure formally surrendered to Konohagakure, Chiyo had been doing her best to strengthen ties with the Fifth Hokage. If Yuta said Baizu posed a threat, then she would hand the man over without hesitation.

"Wait a moment…"

Suddenly, a quiet voice broke the moment.

It was Ebizō, who had remained silent until now. Raising a hand with a thoughtful look, he said, "If I remember correctly, Baizu is part of our Anbu division. He's a specialist in puppetry."

"Are you sure?"

Chiyo glanced at her younger brother, skeptical.

"Yes, sister," Ebizō replied. "I may not remember every name in the Anbu, but Baizu… He stood out. I recall he completed an A-rank mission recently."

He sighed. "Baizu's skill is real, but his personality is far too dark and secretive."

"…Understood."

Chiyo nodded, then immediately gave the order. "Summon him. Bring him here."

"Of course." Ebizō bowed and left.

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Half an hour later.

Baizu stood silently in the room, wearing the official dark attire of the Sand's Anbu. His posture was straight, his expression cautious.

"You're the Sand Shinobi—Baizu?"

Uchiha Yuta looked at him with arms crossed, a slight smile on his face.

"Yes…"

Baizu nodded stiffly, barely daring to breathe. His mind was racing. Why would the Fifth Hokage of Konoha personally summon someone like him?

Even now, he couldn't believe it.

Uchiha Yuta—the legend of this generation—had called him out by name.

The only small comfort was that his plan hadn't yet been enacted. No one knew what he was planning. No one could have found out that he was secretly investigating the Dragon Vein and plotting to defect from Sunagakure.

"…Well then, if you're Baizu, you can go die now."

Uchiha Yuta's smile faded into an icy expression. "The Dragon Vein of Ancient Rōran isn't something someone like you can touch."

"W-What did you just say?"

Baizu's face turned ashen.

"You… you know about the Dragon Vein? That's impossible! How would you—?! No one should know I was—"

His voice trembled. He stared at the Hokage in disbelief.

The secret he had hidden for so long…

The plan that hadn't even started yet…

It was already exposed.

Baizu's world collapsed. Panic took over.

Thud!

His legs gave out. He collapsed to the floor.

He looked to Chiyo and Ebizō, eyes pleading.

But those two veterans… they didn't even flinch.

They had pledged their loyalty to Konoha and Uchiha Yuta. And now, they watched indifferently, making it clear they wouldn't help.

"Baizu, stop pretending."

Yuta's voice cut through the silence. "You're planning to abandon the Sand and flee to Ancient Rōran in search of the Dragon Vein. Am I wrong?"

"You…"

Baizu's mouth opened, but he couldn't speak. Yuta's words were entirely accurate. There was nothing left to deny, not when even his own leaders had already turned away.

"Damn it…"

A glint of madness sparked in Baizu's eyes.

It didn't matter how Yuta found out. What mattered was that he had found out.

Now… he needed to survive.

As long as he lived, there was still hope. If he could reach the Dragon Vein, he'd gain power beyond imagination—enough to destroy Konoha, and even this so-called 'Hokage.'

But—

"Why bother?"

Yuta sighed. Then he casually released a strand of killing intent—barely a wisp of chakra.

Pfft—!

Baizu's body trembled.

His heart stopped.

A spray of blood burst from his mouth.

"…It's time for you to hit the road."

Before Baizu could even think—

A surge of invisible power crashed down.

It struck his soul, not just his body.

"No… how…?"

That was Baizu's final thought.

BOOM!

His body exploded into a mist of blood.

Gone.

Just like that.

The man who wanted to take the Dragon Vein…

Who wanted to betray his village…

Who dreamed of power that could challenge nations…

…was erased before he could take a single step.

Even in death, Baizu likely couldn't comprehend how he was discovered—or how easily he was destroyed by the monstrous force that was Uchiha Yuta.

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