Konoha: The thirty-year-old Uchiha is not motivated.

Chapter 580 I gave birth to your mother!

The next day,

A notice announcing the start of a clan meeting was suddenly issued, leaving every member of the Thousand Hands clan who saw the message looking astonished.
"A clan meeting? Who will preside over it?"

If the word "clan gathering" hadn't been mentioned, they would have almost forgotten that such activities even existed within their clan.
In their memory, the last person to preside over the clan meeting was the spirited Hashirama Senju, but unfortunately, things have changed drastically since then.
The once-powerful Senju clan has lost its glory. The clan is mired in a debt crisis, its cohesion has hit a new low, and the prestige of the clan leader's lineage has plummeted.

"Elder! Elder! Something terrible has happened!"

Inside the Elder's Mansion, the First Elder, who had been feigning sleep with his eyes closed, pondering how to usurp power, slowly opened them, a faint look of displeasure appearing on his face.

"What happened? Why are you so panicked?"

"Elder, this is bad! Senju Momoka is about to hold a clan meeting. Is she going to settle scores with us?"

The terrified subordinate trembled as he truthfully relayed the message he had received, his fear evident in his words. The Grand Elder frowned slightly upon hearing it.
"Hmph! Now, all that's left in the clan to support their clan leader's lineage are stubborn elements like Kenta. The advantage is on my side, so what are you afraid of?"

Although she herself was unsure, the Grand Elder, relying on her advantage of popular support, completely disregarded Senju Momoka and the others.

"Hehe, let's take advantage of this clan gathering to finalize Senju Hisama's marriage, so that things don't get complicated."

The Grand Elder gave a sinister smile. He had been worried about not having a suitable public occasion, and this was like a pillow appearing out of nowhere.

This time, we must completely crush the clan leader's lineage and restore the Thousand Hands clan to its former glory.

The world opened by the clan meeting arrived as promised. Clan members arrived one after another at the dilapidated meeting hall, which was on the verge of collapse due to years of neglect. Looking at the ruined palace before them, the clan members' eyes were filled with sighs.
Once upon a time, they were so powerful, overshadowing all the other clans in the village. Even the Uchiha clans had to give them a wide berth.

But now things have changed. The surnames they carry are no longer a symbol of honor, but rather a heavy burden of debt.

"Mr. Kenta, have you received any collection letters this month?"

As a powerful member of the clan, Kenta Senju immediately became the focus of attention among the ordinary clansmen upon entering, but the questions they asked were heartbreaking.

"I received it. I paid a little interest, otherwise my spending would be restricted when I go out."

As if he were already used to this way of greeting, Kenta Senju nodded slightly, a faint look of helplessness on his face.
On the day the debt crisis hit, he found it unbelievable, but the loan documents presented by the debtor institutions left him speechless.

That was indeed a loan agreement personally signed by Tobirama Senju; the chakra aura left behind couldn't be faked.
However, as a member of the Senju clan, Kenta felt obligated to shoulder the clan's responsibilities. Like many of his clansmen, he chose to silently bear this debt that had fallen from the sky and diligently began the journey of repaying it.

But how can a loan ever be fully repaid? The monthly interest alone is enough to suffocate them. As the snowball of debt grows bigger and bigger, it will eventually crush them.
Soon, some people who hadn't made their loan repayments on time found themselves restricted from spending and unable to purchase expensive items while on assignments.

Even more terrifying, their earnings from the mission were forcibly withheld, leaving them only enough to barely survive.

When isolated cases become widespread, the clansmen, exhausted by the burden of loans, gradually begin to harbor resentment. This resentment, naturally, is directed at Tobirama Senju, the one responsible for this outcome.
However, with Tobirama Senju having just died in battle, they resorted to venting their discontent by directing their anger at the clan head line maintained by Momoka Senju.
If it weren't for your mismanagement, how could we have borne such a heavy burden?

It was at this time that the First Elder began to gather his own faction, plotting to seize control of the clan and restore the Senju clan to its former glory in Konoha.
Let those who come later know who the real elder brother of Konoha is.

"The Great Elder has arrived!"

Just as everyone was discussing how much of their loans they still owed, the Grand Elder, surrounded by his trusted confidants, slowly entered. Upon seeing him, the clansmen immediately stepped forward to pay their respects.
"I've met the Great Elder."

"May the Grand Elder be blessed with boundless good fortune!"

"Elder, I want to have your babies!"

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"Humph!"

Seeing the First Elder surrounded by the crowd, basking in praise, Kenta Senju frowned. As a member of the clan head's lineage, he utterly despised these opportunistic fellows.
When Lord Hashirama and Lord Tobirama were still alive, this Grand Elder was as docile as a little rabbit. But only a few days after they left, he revealed his vicious fangs.
"Isn't this my number one master, Kenta Senju? Oh no, he's number two now."

Sensing Kenta Senju's resentful gaze, the First Elder stepped forward with a smile and deliberately spoke sarcastically.
"Lady Hishin has truly mastered the skills of Lady Tobirama. I am inferior in skill and humbly admit defeat."

Kenta Senju scoffed. This kind of crude provocation had absolutely no effect on him. On the contrary, he was completely convinced of Hisana Senju's strength and felt no jealousy whatsoever, only satisfaction.

"Oh~ So, have you finished paying off your loan this month?"

"Well"

This question instantly caught Kenta Senju off guard, leaving him speechless and unsure how to answer.
"Hehe, Kenta, following them will only make you work for nothing your whole life, and in the end you won't even have enough money for retirement. Why not join us to rebuild the glory of the Senju and bring the whole village back under the control of the Senju?"

These remarks were not a whim of the Grand Elder, but rather his most effective weapon in persuading the tribesmen over the years.
We don't have the money to pay off our debts right now, do we?

The Senju clan may be poor, but the village is wealthy. Since the village was founded by the Senju clan, its wealth is naturally equivalent to the Senju clan's.
The reason we can't get it back is entirely due to the mischief of those scoundrels who have taken over the village.

If the Senju clan unites their forces, they will definitely be able to wrest control of the village back from those guys.

That's right. The Grand Elder not only wanted to rebel against the Senju clan, but he also wanted to rebel against the village. He wanted to launch a coup and take back everything that belonged to the Senju clan by force.
His plan wasn't just wishful thinking. He hadn't dared to say it before, but now that the Senju clan possessed the powerful Nine-Tails Knight, that brat Hiruzen Sarutobi was no match for them.

The only threat, Uchiha Izuna, has gone overseas. His only goal is to seize leadership of the clan and control Senju Hisami for his own use.
He was confident that he could reshuffle the entire Konoha leadership overnight and once again hang the Senju clan crest on the top of the Hokage Building.

"This is my responsibility, my duty to my family."

Having forced himself to calm down, Kenta Senju raised his head and replied in a deep voice.

"Foolish loyalty."

Seeing that Kenta Senju was as smelly and hard as a rock in a latrine, the elder curled his lip in disdain and stopped wasting his breath.

As the time for the clan assembly drew ever closer, the clan members inside the main hall began to line up.
Soon, members of the Grand Elder's faction and the Clan Chief's faction stood facing each other, one on the left and one on the right.

"Kenta, haven't you seen the situation yet? I am the one everyone wants."

The Grand Elder looked at the large, dark mass of people on his side with satisfaction, a wide smile playing on his lips.

"traitor!"

Kenta Senju looked at his clansmen standing opposite him with a mixture of satisfaction and disappointment. At this moment, he had less than a hundred members who still supported the clan leader's lineage, less than a third of the Grand Elder's number.

"If Lord Tobirama were still alive, all of you would be digging potatoes in the Land of Snow."

"Hmph, I really wish he were here right now, otherwise how could I let him watch his precious daughter marry my eldest grandson?"

The elder, who thought he had victory in his grasp, snorted arrogantly, his smugness growing even more pronounced.
"You!" "Lord Tao Hua has arrived!"

Just as tensions were about to escalate, Senju Momoka arrived slowly with Senju Hisajin, who was dressed in an indigo battle robe. Upon seeing this, the Grand Elder and Senju Kenta immediately stopped arguing.
"Greetings, Lady Momoka, greetings, Lady Hisa."

Kenta Senju was the first to lead his men forward to pay their respects. Momoka Senju nodded in satisfaction, then turned her gaze to the Grand Elder, who sat as if like an old monk.
"Greetings, Lady Taohua."

The elder, who had something to rely on, didn't even lift his eyelids, merely nodding slightly, his attitude showing little respect.

"It seems the eldest elder is too old and doesn't have the energy to attend the clan meeting. Would it be better for him to go back and rest and wait for the results?"

Knowing that the Grand Elder was up to no good, Senju Momoka smiled slightly and said softly,

The Grand Elder's face darkened upon hearing this.
"No need, my health is still good. Lord Taohua, please start the meeting."

Senju Momoka didn't engage in further conversation with the old fox. She led Senju Hisa to the presiding position, and looking at the vast crowd of her clansmen below, she felt a mix of emotions as she considered the proposal she would soon present.

But what's meant to happen will happen eventually. Senju Momoka gritted her teeth, took a deep breath, and slowly spoke.
"It's been a long time, everyone. I remember the last time we had a meeting was when Lord Hashirama was in charge."

As she spoke, the image of that reassuring, broad back involuntarily surfaced in her mind, and a bitter feeling welled up in her heart.
Lord Hashirama, I'm sorry, I failed to protect the empire you left behind.

"I remember that Lord Hashirama once said that unless there is a life-or-death situation, there is no need to hold a clan meeting."

Senju Momoka suppressed her grief, her gaze sweeping over the various expressions on the faces of her clansmen below, her expression turning serious.
"But now, the Senju clan is facing a life-or-death moment. This clan gathering may be the last one."

"Lady Taohua, what exactly happened?"

Upon hearing this, Kenta Senju immediately stepped forward, a vague sense of foreboding creeping into his heart.

"Before I talk about this, I would like to ask everyone what their thoughts are on the current state of the family."

Instead of directly responding to the anxious Kenta Senju, Momoka Senju asked another question.
Upon hearing this, the First Elder frowned. Something seemed amiss. Could it be that Senju Momoka was also planning a rebellion against Konoha?

"Lady Taohua, I can't hold on any longer."

Just as everyone hesitated, a figure flashed out from the crowd and knelt down in front of Senju Momoka with a thud, tearfully venting her grievances.
"I can't pay it off, I can't pay it off at all. I'm just a Chunin. Even if I do missions my whole life, I might not be able to pay off all the loans I have. Getting married is out of the question. I can only relieve my loneliness by taking off every day."

"Any more?"

Looking at the gaunt and haggard faces of the Senju clansmen before her, Senju Momoka sighed softly.
As soon as the words were spoken, one after another, the clansmen who had already broken down stepped forward.

"And I."

"I couldn't take it anymore."

"I haven't eaten pig's head meat for three months."

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"I see."

Deeply moved by the hardships these people had endured, Senju Momoka nodded gently.
"If I told you there was a way to get rid of your debts, would you be willing?"

Upon hearing Senju Momoka's words, the Grand Elder was startled.
As expected, this Senju Momoka, like him, wanted to seize back control of the village through rebellion and use the village's treasury to pay for the Senju clan's expenses.
We must not let her succeed!
"Lord Peach Blossom! I have something to say."

Before Senju Momoka could finish speaking, the Grand Elder's loud voice interrupted her.
"Elder, we can talk about this later. What I need to say concerns the rise and fall of the family."

"What I'm about to say is also a major matter concerning the continuation of the family line."

"But."

"Auntie, let him speak."

Just as Senju Momoka, her face showing displeasure, was about to retort, Senju Hisa, standing behind her, spoke softly.

She looked at the solemn-faced elder with great interest, wondering if the old man had some brilliant plan to save the family from its crisis.

"Please speak, Elder."

Senju Momoka glanced at Senju Hisa behind her with a puzzled look, then nodded.
"As we all know, if a family wants to continue for generations, the first thing to consider is the population."

"what?"

Hearing the Elder's completely unrelated words, Senju Momoka and Senju Hisama were both stunned. Why are you bringing up population when you're talking about the rise and fall of the family?
"Lady Momoka, haven't you noticed that the bloodline of the clan leader's lineage is far too thin? Over the years, there have only been two children: Princess Tsunade and Lady Nawaki."

"Are you blaming me for not being able to have children?"

Momoka Senju looked displeased. She had been menopausal for many years; even if Hashirama Senju returned, she wouldn't be able to lay eggs.
However, I seem to have heard Itama mention that Mr. Gin has some effective remedies and secret medicines that can revive even the most withered old man.

Hearing this, Senju Hisa, who was behind her, almost burst out laughing, and quickly covered her mouth with her hand to avoid breaking the silence.

"Lord Etaohua, you misunderstand. That's not what I meant."

The Grand Elder waved his hand awkwardly, his gaze passing over the indignant Senju Momoka and landing on Senju Hishima, who was watching the drama unfold behind her. He smiled kindly, his true intentions revealed.

"Lord Hishin is now of marriageable age. For the sake of the family's future, I dare to propose marriage to Lord Hishin on behalf of my grandson."

"what???"

Senju Hisa, who was enjoying gossip about her aunt, trembled slightly upon hearing this. How did the fire get to her?
I've decided how many children I want.

"I'll give birth to your mother!"

Before the elder of the clan's matchmaking event could further tarnish his reputation, Senju Hisajin, her eyes blazing with murderous intent, transformed into a streak of blue lightning and vanished from the spot.
Along with her disappeared the talkative Grand Elder.
whoosh-

Before anyone could react, Senju Hisana, who had disappeared, returned, but the Grand Elder was still nowhere to be seen; it seemed his scenes with him had wrapped up.

With a face as cold as frost, Senju Hisama glared at the astonished and uncertain members of her clan with her crimson eyes radiating a chilling power, and announced in an unquestionable tone,

"I, Senju Hishin, want to disband my clan. Who agrees and who disagrees?"

(End of this chapter)