The Crown of Roots Grows

The sun began shine, reflecting off the many trees in the area. Today was the day, it seemed. The Sakasudan no Panem was returning from yet another successful performance, and was in celebration. The group of entertainers traversed the forest, without a care. Cheers erupted from the carefree group, as something of a party and a parade was going on among them. The group walked as different members of the group entertained them in the front.

At the moment, the people at the front were none other then Yoshida Uchiha & Kiyoko Izumi, the two "chakra-users" of the troupe. Displaying feats of chakra for the group, the onlookers looked in surprise at the Uchiha's Will Flame. It dazzled them, along with the other shows of chakra being shown.

The circus was not one to fight, and technically shouldn't have shinobi within their ranks at all. But while within the circus, the two conceal this fact. Except here, where the coast seemed clear. Who could see them here, in the deep forest?

The ones they should fear most.

The circus was being watched. By the ones who supported the tree's revival, the tree's restoration to ultimate status.

Black Crown had their eyes on them.

A scouting division had been set in the forest. One of the offensive supporters of the religion, and the group, they were stationed to gather any chakra they could for the tree. Especially notable chakra. Skilled sensors, they detected high-levels of chakra there in front of the troupe, emitting from the Uchiha and his sister.

It seemed the Crown had found what they were looking for. Some powerful chakra. Watching the circus for sometime, they decided it was safe. Only two chakra users, to their division of eight. They could take them right? It was time for their roots to spread, the roots of the tree they planned to replant.

The members moved into position, preparing to ambush.

This should be quick. The thought on their minds.

Or so they hoped.