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

"Boom!"

"Gin! Uchiha Setsuna has gone mad! He says he wants to create a new Uchiha!"

Gin Uchiha, who was enjoying a peaceful retirement, was startled by Hikaru Uchiha's words as he burst through the door. His hand, holding a teacup, trembled, and the warm tea spilled all over the floor.
"what?"

Where did that brat get such audacity?
"Xisuo!"

This is big news! Uchiha Gin quickly tossed aside the tea in his hand and beckoned for Hikaru to sit down.

"You have no idea how lively the clan is right now!"

Perhaps it had been many years since she had encountered something so interesting; Uchiha Hikaru's face was flushed with excitement, and her beautiful eyes sparkled with gossip.
"What's the fun way?"

Uchiha Gin, intrigued by Hikaru's words, couldn't wait to ask,
"Wait a moment while I get a drink of water."

After spending most of the day engrossed in eating melons, Uchiha Hikaru felt incredibly thirsty. He immediately grabbed the half-empty cup of tea beside him and gulped it down.

"Uchiha Setsuna somehow obtained the funds and rallied a large number of supporters. They collectively impeached the Grand Elder, saying that he was unworthy of his position and demanding that he step down."

"Oh?"

Uchiha Gin knew that Uchiha Setsuna had never given up his ambition and was always eyeing the position of Grand Elder of Uchiha Ryōzai.
But he also knew very well that Shana didn't have the ability. Apart from the prestige left by his father, he had no money and no powerful backers.

They couldn't possibly come up with anything interesting, so why did they suddenly create such a commotion at this crucial juncture?
Where did he get the money?

With the paltry sums that Uchiha Setsuna offered, forget about winning people over; he could only afford to order shredded potatoes when entertaining guests, and he could only drink diluted alcohol.

"I don't know, but he's become very generous lately, which has attracted a large number of his clansmen to follow him."

Hikari Uchiha shook her head. She was also eager to figure out how Setsuna Uchiha, who had been penniless not long ago, had managed to amass such wealth.

Surely he didn't go and sell his ass, did he?

"Putting aside the issue of money, how did he dare to provoke Lü Cha, who was in prison?"

The position of Grand Elder of Uchiha Ryusei was personally appointed by Uchiha Izuna. Even if Uchiha Setsuna had ten times the courage, he wouldn't dare to disobey his little cousin's orders, right?

"They've climbed the social ladder."

At this point, Uchiha Hikaru rolled his eyes, and his tone became sarcastic.

Climbing the social ladder?

Upon hearing this, Uchiha Gin was stunned for a few seconds, his expression gradually becoming strange.
"He can't be."

"He's sided with that brat Hiruzen Sarutobi."

I cried. Who says the Uchiha clan is inherently rigid and inflexible? Setsuna's main characteristic is being able to bend and stretch.
In order to have the resources to compete with Uchiha Ryōza for the position of Grand Elder, he didn't hesitate to lower himself and become Hiruzen Sarutobi's lackey.

"Surprised?"

"I can only say that I can also make mistakes."

Uchiha Gin shook his head with a sigh, his eyes filled with fear of the complexities of human nature.

"On the other hand, although Lü Cha was a bit laid-back in prison, he always provided good benefits to his clansmen. How did he get labeled as unworthy of his position?"

Forced into this position by Izuna Uchiha, Ryōzashi had absolutely no desire for power; he only wanted to retire early and go home to take care of his granddaughter.
But leaders like these are often the ones who don't make mistakes.
"It's all because of the war. The elder publicly rejected Hiruzen Sarutobi's mobilization at the meeting. After receiving the news, Setsuna Uchiha arrived and stood on the highest point in the village to scold the elder. He also declared that he would lead the clansmen with a spirit of dedication to form a new Uchiha and go to war with the army to shed blood for Konoha."

It seems that news of the war has spread far and wide.
After listening to Hikaru's story, Uchiha Gin raised an eyebrow slightly.
What a brilliant, open strategy!

From the perspective of the clan, Uchiha Ryusei didn't lose this battle, but from the perspective of the village, Uchiha Setsuna won decisively.

What were the reactions of the tribespeople?

"What other reaction could there be? There are only a few good birds left in Konoha right now. They are all battle maniacs. The workload of the security team is not enough for them. Now that they hear they can go to the front line, they are all eager to go."

Uchiha Hikaru shrugged, his expression one of utter helplessness. Within the clan, Uchiha Setsuna's prestige was about to reach its peak, while the "cowardly" Uchiha Ryōzashi had few supporters left.
"This kid is really persistent. He's willing to be a dog for a little monkey just for the position of Grand Elder."

Thinking about it, this was actually a helpless move. Uchiha Kagami had repeatedly expressed his support for Uchiha Ryuzaki in front of his clansmen. Since Uchiha Setsuna couldn't get anything good from him, the only person he could turn to was Sarutobi Hiruzen, who was of similar status to Kagami.
It's unclear whether he truly submitted or was enduring humiliation and biding his time.

"Ah Yin, what do you suggest we do?"

"There's nothing we can do, Lu Cha's loss in prison this time is well-deserved."

Garlic birds, garlic birds, none of them wear swimsuits~
He gently shook his head, his eyes filled with thought.

Uchiha Ryōshō is getting on in years; it's time for him to retire and return to his hometown.

Hokage's office,
After the mobilization meeting ended and the bustling crowd dispersed, the remaining F6 members held a small meeting. Among them, Mitokado Homura was the first to break down, asking Hiruzen Sarutobi, who was sitting in the Hokage's seat pretending to be a master, with a face full of curiosity.
"Hiruzen, when did you get in touch with Uchiha Setsuna?"

The others also looked at him with puzzled expressions, waiting for an answer.
"Everything is under my control."

Hiruzen Sarutobi appeared unfathomable on the surface, but inwardly he was no more surprised than the others.
He and Uchiha Setsuna were really not familiar with each other. They had barely spoken since they met. How did they suddenly become one of their own?
Will Jing misunderstand?

"As for how we chose you as Hokage, your skills and shrewdness are something we could never learn in a lifetime."

Akimichi Torifu, standing to the side, nodded with admiration, acknowledging Hiruzen Sarutobi's work skills.

"But if this happens, the Uchiha clan will likely face internal strife."

Koharu, on the other hand, was more worried. If the internal strife within the Uchiha clan escalated, Konoha would face a double threat of internal and external troubles.

"There's nothing we can do about it. I just hope there won't be any bloodshed."

Upon hearing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi adjusted his Hokage hat, offering neither an effective solution nor any intention to interfere in the Uchiha's internal affairs.
He had his own agenda. With the Senju clan disbanded and the Uchiha clan rising to become the strongest clan in Konoha, coupled with the support of a clan leader, if things continued as they were, the Shinobi Alliance would never have a chance to rise to power.
Now that an opportunity has presented itself to weaken the Uchiha clan, Hiruzen Sarutobi naturally wouldn't let it pass. He could simply do nothing and reap the benefits.
Even if Jing were to return and question him, he could calmly explain the reasons to her.

"Let's not talk about that anymore. Kagami and Danzo are still waiting for us at the front. We must set off tomorrow no matter what."

The fighting at the front was fierce, and his three thousand Sarutobi soldiers were being worn down every moment. It would be a lie to say that Hiruzen Sarutobi wasn't heartbroken.

However, he also knew that mobilizing all personnel at once was unrealistic, so he had already arranged for the first advance force, composed of members of the Ninja Clan Alliance, to assemble overnight and strive to depart early the next morning.
"Hiruzen, let me lead the team!"

Akimichi Torifu, eager to try, rubbed his hands together, his face full of anticipation as he volunteered.
"No, logistics and supplies are of paramount importance. Qu Feng, you should return to your original post. Yan will take command of the vanguard."

Hiruzen Sarutobi dared not let the impulsive Akimichi Torifu be in command; who knew what kind of outrageous things he might do? So he arranged for him to manage the supply and safety points in the rear.

"Tsk! Damn it!"

Having accepted the appointment, Mitokado Homura adjusted his glasses and nodded confidently, "Leave it to me!"

After finishing his arrangements, Hiruzen Sarutobi turned to look at the dark corner of the office.

"You must keep a close watch on the movements of the Uchiha clan. If any fighting breaks out, notify me immediately."

"Yes!"

A cold voice echoed from the corner, and a member of the shadows wearing an animal mask quietly withdrew.
"Hiruzen, should we ask Gin San-san to mediate this matter?"

Koharu hesitated for a moment, then softly mentioned someone. Hiruzen Sarutobi frowned upon hearing this, a troubled expression immediately appearing on his face.
How could I forget about him?

Although Uchiha Gin wasn't the strongest in the clan, his seniority was unquestionable. If he were to intervene, both Uchiha Setsuna and Uchiha Ryōza would certainly give him face.
However, given the uproar this incident caused, it's impossible for Uchiha Gin not to know. If he truly wanted to stabilize the situation within the clan, he would inevitably intervene to mediate. At the very least, he could use his younger cousin's summoning technique.

"Just wait and see what happens."

Thinking about this, Hiruzen Sarutobi felt that he was celebrating too soon. He still had a long way to go in weakening the influence of the Uchiha clan.

However, Hiruzen Sarutobi misunderstood something. Even if Gin Uchiha could ease the conflict between Setsuna Uchiha and Roza Uchiha, he couldn't sway his clansmen's determination to go to war.
Faced with the noble cause of fighting for Konoha, all conservative actions would be labeled as cowardice.

Uchiha clan territory
After finishing his gossip, Uchiha Gin didn't even have time for dinner before rushing to the home of one of the parties involved to find out what was going on.
"Don't get too angry about Lu Cha being in jail. It's not worth ruining your health over something like this."

Upon entering, he saw Uchiha Lucha holding a scroll with a furrowed brow, and immediately spoke up to comfort him.

"what?"

Upon hearing the familiar voice, Uchiha Roza looked up in confusion.
"Brother Yin, what are you saying?"

"That kid Setsuna really went too far this time. I'll go and teach him a lesson later."

Seeing Uchiha Gin's indignant expression, Uchiha Lucha suddenly burst into laughter.
"Haha, I'm already this old, how could I hold a grudge against a junior? I was actually thinking of going to see you, come and give me some advice."

As he spoke, he handed the scroll in his hand to Uchiha Gin, who looked puzzled.

"This is."

Looking at the gorgeous princess dresses depicted on the scroll, Uchiha Gin couldn't help but mutter a complaint.

"Are you planning to turn into a magical girl after retirement?"

"What nonsense are you talking about? Xiaomeiqin's birthday is coming up soon. As her grandfather, I can't go to her birthday party empty-handed, can I?"

It seems the commotion caused by Uchiha Setsuna didn't affect Uchiha Ryōzai's mood; he even had the leisure to choose a birthday gift for his granddaughter.
Uchiha Gin shook his head in exasperation, pointed to one of the dark-style schoolgirl outfits, and offered a serious suggestion.
"I think this set is good."

"Isn't it too dark?"

Uchiha Lucha frowned, then pointed to another Western-style, yellowish-brown tutu.
"I chose this one before, but it's not very good, it feels a bit strange."

"It looks like it knows how to turn around quickly. If you don't like the dark style, how about this one?"

With just one glance, Uchiha Gin rejected the upperclassman's outfit, then his gaze fell upon a pink dress that was undeniably adorable.

The skirt of this dress features a lot of ruffles and delicate lace, and there is a heart-shaped cutout at the back, which is playful yet carries a touch of inexplicable holiness.

"Hmm, not bad at all, I've decided on this one!"

Uchiha Roza hesitated for a few seconds, then his tightly furrowed brows suddenly relaxed.
"Thank you so much, you've been a great help."

"You're too kind, Lemon. We're all buddies. I'll also be attending Mikoto's birthday party."

After the casual conversation ended, Uchiha Gin looked at Uchiha Ryuzaki, who was putting away the scroll, and asked in a deep voice,

"So, you've given up completely?"

Judging from Uchiha Ryōza's posture, he clearly didn't want to continue fighting with Uchiha Setsuna.
"Ugh"

Hearing this, Uchiha Roza sighed, a faint bitterness appearing on his face. He didn't want to give up the right to live of any of his clansmen, but he couldn't stop them from actively seeking death.
“Every member of the clan is an independent individual. Surname is an honor, not a shackle. I cannot control their decisions, especially since this decision is just.”

His previous decision was solely to better protect the continuation of his family, even if it meant being labeled a "coward."
Unexpectedly, Uchiha Setsuna appeared out of nowhere, insisting on leading his already small clansman to the battlefield. He claimed it was for the clan's honor and for Konoha, but in reality, wasn't it just to fulfill his ambition of becoming the Grand Elder?
"Brother Yin, I really did my best in this matter, but it's not too late now. Go and contact Lord Izuna and ask him to come back and take charge."

The situation within the clan is now out of control, and to avoid infighting among clan members, Uchiha Lucha has chosen to back down.
However, he did not want to see his young clansmen die in battle far from home, so he asked Uchiha Gin to contact Uchiha Izuna, who was on a long-term mission in the Land of Waves.

Only Uchiha Izuna, with both strength and prestige, could keep these hot-blooded clansmen in check.

"That kid is probably too happy to think about fire right now."

Mentioning his younger cousin, Uchiha Gin shook his head with a strange expression. That kid now considers himself the emperor emeritus of the Land of Waves, and has long forgotten about his poor relatives in Konoha.

"But."

"Stop it."

Uchiha Gin raised his hand to stop the anxious Uchiha Lucha. This man, who had served him in prison for decades, deserved to enjoy his retirement.
"If you have something to say, go and talk to him yourself."

It's almost lunchtime. I hope the food my uncle prepared will suit Lu Cha's taste.

"what?"

Ignoring the bewildered Uchiha Ryuzashi, Uchiha Gin placed his hand on Ryuzashi's shoulder, and with a flash of golden light, the two vanished from their spot.

"vomit!!!"

Uchiha Lucha felt a blur before his eyes, and the surrounding environment suddenly became completely unfamiliar. Before he could even ask a question, the aftereffects of the spatial jump hit him first.
"cough cough"

Uchiha Roza, spitting out bile, wiped the filth from the corner of his mouth and asked with surprise in his eyes,

"Brother Yin, where is this place?"

Clearly, he was stunned by the magnificent palace before him; even his tone became cautious.
"Why don't you go say hello to your old friends? This is where things are truly new."

Seeing the familiar figure emerge from the hall, Uchiha Gin smiled and patted the dumbfounded Uchiha Ryuza beside him, preparing to tell him that this was the happy old home of the new Uchiha.

But Uchiha Lucha couldn't hear a word he was saying. Looking at the middle-aged man who leaped out of the palace, exuding a lewd aura, his surprise turned to deep fear.

"Brother Yin, I've followed you for so many years, I've worked hard for you even if I haven't done anything special, why did you have to harm me?" (End of Chapter)