The embers of the Nine-Tails' Night had not completely dissipated, and the lingering scent of burnt and blood still permeated the ruins of Konoha.

On top of this heaviness, a shadow called "Uchiha Yao" looms over the entire ninja world.

The power displayed by the current leader of the Uchiha clan during that catastrophe was too shocking.

An indestructible, absolute physical body; able to repel the Nine-Tails' claws with just a punch; not to mention the Mangekyou Sharingan, which was glimpsed briefly under the moonlight.

The crimson pupils swirled with patterns identical to those of the legendary Uchiha Madara, yet they also carried a strange rhythm that no one could decipher.

It neither revealed the formidable power of Susanoo nor unleashed the devastating power of its eye technique.

Ironically, this "restraint" made the intelligence agencies of the four great ninja nations uneasy.

The memories of the ninja world have never faded.

Although the smoke of war from the Warring States period has dissipated.

However, the legends of Hashirama Senju's Wood Release sweeping through armies and Madara Uchiha's Mangekyou Sharingan awe-inspiring in all directions remain a warning to the decision-makers of every major power.

That was a strategic force capable of rewriting the course of war, and the cornerstone for pacifying a chaotic world.

Now, Uchiha Yao possesses the same eye technique and also has the physical strength to suppress tailed beasts.

Even though he always kept a low profile, this potential deterrent was enough to make any potential suitors back down.

The four great nations had already amassed their forces, hoping to take advantage of Konoha's weakened state after the Nine-Tails' attack and seize a piece of its territory.

However, the sudden emergence of Uchiha Yao shattered all plans of invasion.

The high-ranking officials of the Hidden Cloud Village in the Land of Lightning smashed wine cups in a secret room.

After a long silence, the Earth Shadow of Iwagakure tore up the battle map.

The misty water reflection gazed at the torrential rain outside the window and sighed softly.

The Kazekage of Sunagakure crumpled the plea for help into scrap paper.

They hated this helplessness, and were even more afraid of the Uchiha who had not yet fully revealed his strength.

……

Unlike the fear and apprehension of the ninja world, the atmosphere within Konoha Village was eerily suffocating.

The wounds from the Nine-Tails' attack on the village had not yet healed, and rumors began to spread like mold in the damp air. "The Nine-Tails is being manipulated," this statement first circulated among the common people, and then gradually spread to the ninja class. Some deliberately mentioned that Madara Uchiha was able to control the tailed beasts back then, and wondered if the Uchiha clan had inherited this ability. These words seemed unintentional, but they were actually veiled attacks, ostensibly pointing to "other members of the Uchiha clan," but secretly pointing the finger directly at Uchiha You.

The people of Konoha lacked an omniscient perspective; they were unaware of Obito Uchiha's conspiracy or Madara Uchiha's resurrection. All they knew was that the current leader of the Uchiha clan was Uchiha You—the man with the Mangekyou Sharingan, capable of contending with tailed beasts. "Could he have orchestrated this himself?" This question burrowed into everyone's hearts like a venomous snake. Fear and suspicion intertwined, dragging Tsunade, who was closely associated with Uchiha You, and the entire Senju clan into this vortex of public opinion. Some privately speculated that the Senju and Uchiha were sworn enemies; now that Tsunade and Uchiha You were so close, had she already betrayed the village? Rumors, like needles, pierced through Konoha's already fragile unity.

On the third day, the sky was so overcast it seemed a downpour was imminent. An emergency meeting of Konoha's Jonin was convened at the Hokage Building. Jiraiya, rushing back from the border battlefield, his green vest still stained with gunpowder and mud; Tsunade, having sped back from the Daimyo's residence, her red robes fluttering, her face still bearing the lingering anger. As soon as she entered the meeting room, ignoring the astonished gazes of the Jonin on either side, Tsunade walked straight to the wall, hoisted a solid wooden chair, and slammed it heavily next to the Third Hokage's seat with a dull thud. She sat down with an air of authority, arms crossed, her scarlet nails unconsciously digging into the armrests. Her eyes, sharp as knives, swept over the assembled high-ranking officials. The domineering aura of the Senju and the legendary Sannin instantly silenced the previously noisy meeting room.

The Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, sat in the main seat, his brow furrowed, the wrinkles around his eyes deepened by days of toil. He cleared his throat, his voice tinged with undisguised weariness: "The Nine-Tails' attack has caused immense damage to the village, countless lives lost, and more than half of the buildings destroyed. I am too old to continue the responsibilities of Hokage, and have decided to step down. The primary task now is to rebuild the village and appease the people." As soon as he finished speaking, whispers filled the meeting room. The Jonin exchanged glances, some surprised by the Third Hokage's resignation, others worried about the village's future.

Just then, Danzo Shimura, who was in the corner, slowly raised his head. His face, mostly covered by bandages, revealed only a cloudy right eye, its gaze sinister as a snake. "The Third Hokage is absolutely right," Danzo's voice was hoarse and low, carrying an unsettling stickiness, "but before rebuilding, we must first clarify the source of the chaos. The Nine-Tails can be controlled; the Uchiha clan has a long tradition of this. Although Lord You has managed to turn the tide, he cannot escape blame. To clear the Uchiha of suspicion and to reassure the people, I propose that the Uchiha clan's territory be moved to the outskirts of the village, keeping them at a distance from other clan members."

"Absurd!" A furious shout shattered the oppressive atmosphere Danzo had created. Might Guy abruptly stood up, his green bodysuit bulging with muscular muscles. He slammed his hands on the table, his knuckles white from the force, his brow furrowed. "The Nine-Tails' rampage is still under investigation, so why are you relocating the Uchiha clan's territory? You-kun stepped forward in his time of crisis, suppressing the Nine-Tails and protecting the villagers. Instead of rewarding him, you're taking your anger out on the entire Uchiha clan? Is this how the Konoha leadership behaves?"

Might Guy's question was forceful and resounding, and many Jonin nodded in agreement. Danzo's face darkened, and he was about to retort when the conference room door was suddenly kicked open. With a loud bang, the door slammed against the wall, sending splinters flying. Immediately afterward, a series of orderly footsteps sounded, and Uchiha Yao, dressed in a black outfit with a bright red Uchiha fan crest embroidered on his collar, slowly walked in. Behind him were dozens of ninjas. The Uchiha elites had sharp eyes, and their crimson Sharingan gleamed menacingly in the dim light, with two pairs of Mangekyou Sharingan radiating a suffocating sense of oppression. The Hyuga branch family ninjas had their Byakugan open, veins bulging, and their sensory abilities covered the entire room. There were also commoner ninjas and some clan Jonin, each with a solemn expression and an imposing aura.

Dozens of eyes focused on the high-ranking official, especially on his crimson Sharingan eyes, which seemed to pierce through to the heart, causing many present to instinctively straighten their backs and breathe cautiously. Uchiha Yao walked to the center of the conference room, his gaze piercing as he swept over the Third Hokage and Danzo, his voice icy cold and devoid of warmth: "Relocate the Uchiha clan's territory? Such a momentous matter, may I ask the Third Hokage and Lord Danzo, when did you consult with the Uchiha? When did you solicit the villagers' opinions?"

He stepped forward, his aura growing increasingly powerful, as if the surrounding air had solidified: "During the Third Shinobi World War, you sent children to the battlefield and used civilian ninjas as cannon fodder, while you hid safely in the village. Now that the Nine-Tails' attack has just passed, instead of searching for the true culprit and comforting the families of the deceased, you're scheming against your meritorious followers. Is this your so-called 'Konoha spirit'?"

Before he could finish speaking, Uchiha Yao abruptly raised his hand, pointing to the ceiling and corner of the conference room: "Furthermore, are you planning to wait until you've finished your discussion, then give the order to wipe out all the dissenters?"

His words struck like a thunderbolt, resounding in everyone's ears. The Jonin all turned their heads and, sure enough, saw several faint chakra fluctuations in the shadows, clearly the hidden Anbu and Root ninjas. The Third Hokage's expression changed slightly, and he opened his mouth to explain, but Danzo preemptively said, "Your Highness, you are mistaken. The Uchiha clan is already shrouded in suspicion. How can you prove your innocence if you are not allowed to relocate? Moreover, given your status, you are not qualified to run for the Fourth Hokage. How can this position be given to someone suspected of colluding with the Tailed Beasts?"

"What if they can clear their names?" Tsunade suddenly spoke, her voice icy. "Danzo, do you dare say that because you're certain the Uchiha can't clear their names, or do you simply not want them to?" She stood up and walked to Uchiha Yao's side, her red and black robes contrasting, her aura no less imposing. "The people of Konoha witnessed how many people Yao-kun saved during the Nine-Tails' attack. Now you're framing him with baseless charges, framing the Uchiha—what are you really up to?"

Danzo was caught off guard by the question and was about to defend himself when he saw Uchiha Yao's eyes blaze with red light, the patterns of his Mangekyou Sharingan becoming increasingly clear. He suddenly moved, his speed so fast that he was just a blur; before anyone could even see his movement, they heard a muffled "thud." Danzo screamed as his body was slammed onto the table, his arms firmly locked by Uchiha Yao, rendering him unable to move.

"What...what do you want to do?" Danzo was both shocked and furious, his cloudy eyes filled with fear. Uchiha You didn't answer, but instead reached out his other hand and ripped off the bandages from Danzo's face. In an instant, everyone gasped—beneath the bandages was a scarlet Mangekyou Sharingan, its markings identical to those of Uchiha Fugaku!

"That's Fugaku's Sharingan!" a Jonin of the Uchiha clan cried out, his eyes filled with grief and indignation. Uchiha Yao snorted coldly, and with a "crack," the Mangekyou Sharingan was forcibly ripped off. Danzo convulsed in pain, letting out a piercing wail. Immediately afterward, Uchiha Yao ripped open Danzo's sleeve, revealing his arm—covered with dozens of three-tomoe Sharingan eyes transplanted densely, with faint green patterns visible beneath the skin, radiating the chakra fluctuations unique to the First Hokage's cells.

"Wood Release cells..." Tsunade's pupils constricted sharply, her face instantly turning icy. "You dared to desecrate the First Hokage's remains, extracting his cells for transplantation!"

The meeting room erupted in uproar, the Jonin displaying expressions of anger and disdain. The First Hokage, Hashirama Senju, was a hero who quelled the chaos of the world, the founder of Konoha, and even years after his death, he remained deeply revered by all. Danzo had actually committed such a heinous act; it was utterly depraved!

"Danzo, you possess the Mangekyou Sharingan and the First Hokage's cells, giving you all the necessary conditions to control the Nine-Tails," Uchiha Yao tossed the still-wriggling Mangekyou Sharingan to Uchiha Fugaku beside him, his voice icy and chilling. "On the night the Nine-Tails attacked the village, the entire Root organization was absent, failing to participate in any rescue efforts. Do you dare say that this had nothing to do with you? Do you dare say that the Third Hokage and the higher-ups didn't orchestrate it, using it to seize control of Konoha?"

His questions were like sharp knives, piercing Danzo and the Third Hokage. Just then, Might Guy suddenly unleashed a powerful burst of chakra, opening the first gate of the Eight Inner Gates, "Opening Gate." He stood in front of Jiraiya and said in a deep voice, "Lord Jiraiya, today's events are the fault of the Konoha higher-ups. Please do not interfere." Jiraiya frowned, looking at the chaos before him, then at the silent Third Hokage, and ultimately did not make a move—he knew that intervening now would only make the situation more chaotic.

At the same time, Mikoto Uchiha's eyes narrowed, her Sharingan activated, and she and several elite Uchiha members held off the Third Hokage and his advisors. Minato Namikaze stood still, his golden hair gleaming in the dim light. He looked at the Third Hokage's gaze, slowly shook his head, and refused to carry out any orders. This future Fourth Hokage chose silence, a silence that was undoubtedly a show of support for You Uchiha.

The situation had completely tilted. Seeing this, Danzo's eyes flashed with ruthlessness. His arm, transplanted with the First Hokage's cells, suddenly erupted with green chakra as he attempted to use Izanagi to escape. "Too late!" Uchiha Yao sneered. The four Uchiha Jonin beside him instantly formed hand seals, "Four Purple Flame Formation!" Purple flames instantly rose, forming a sealed barrier that firmly trapped Danzo within. Izanagi requires contact with the outside world to activate; trapped by the Four Purple Flame Formation, Danzo was completely unable to trigger this eye technique.

Just as Danzo was in despair, the communicator in the conference room suddenly rang. A voice from the Anbu ninja was urgent and fearful: "Reporting to all lords, Lord Senju Nawaki, leading the elite Senju clan, has taken over the Anbu and Root bases. All resistance has been subdued!"

"Rope Tree?!"

Tsunade looked up abruptly, a look of surprise flashing in her eyes. She hadn't expected her younger brother to arrive at this time.

That's right. At such a crucial moment, as a direct male descendant of the Senju clan, it is indeed necessary to show up.

As expected of the man I chose, he's so thoughtful.

Thinking this, Tsunade turned to look at Uchiha Yao, her gaze softening further.

As for the others, they were even more astonished.

Everyone thought that Senju Nawaki had died when he went on a mission with Orochimaru, but no one expected that he was still alive!

In fact, when Senju Nawaki was in danger, it was Uchiha You who secretly rescued him.

After discussing with Tsunade and indirectly communicating with Mito Uzumaki, who was still alive at the time, they reached an agreement.

To prevent Nawaki from getting involved in the power struggles within Konoha's upper echelons, he was sent to infiltrate the Senju clan's hidden forces within the Land of Fire.

Quietly accumulating strength.

Now is the perfect time for him to make his move.

With Senju Nawaki still alive and in control of information from the Anbu and Root, he dealt a devastating blow, shattering the last hope of the Third Hokage and Danzo.

The Third Hokage slumped in his chair, his eyes vacant, muttering to himself:

The tide has turned... the tide has turned...

Uchiha Yao surveyed the entire scene, his voice resounding:

"From this day forward, Senju Nawaki and Namikaze Minato will take over the Anbu and Root to thoroughly investigate the truth behind the Nine-Tails' attack and purge internal traitors! The police force will take over key departments in Konoha to maintain order and ensure public safety!"

He paused, his gaze sweeping over everyone present, carrying an undeniable air of authority:

"Konoha is now under the control of the police department and is on the highest alert level."

I, Uchiha You, will join hands with the Senju clan, in the name of the Uchiha and Senju, to protect this land and rebuild Konoha.

Dozens of Sharingan eyes lit up simultaneously, their crimson light illuminating the dimly lit conference room and the uncertain future of Konoha.

A power shift was quietly completed amidst the aftermath of the Nine-Tailed Night.

The landscape of the ninja world was completely rewritten due to the intervention of Uchiha Yao, who united the Senju clan and other forces in Konoha that could be united.

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