The Uchiha's Path to the Top, Starting from Konoha

Chapter 24 The Bridge that Connects the Uchiha

"The former affiliated ninja clans are all willing to return to the Uchiha's ranks."

Upon hearing Setsuna's good news, Takeo Uchiha asked curiously, "Which ninja clans are they? And how many Jonin are there?"

"Some died on the battlefield, including members of small clans such as the Shiranui clan, the Nohara clan, and the Kurama clan. Each clan had about two to four Jonin."

"No wonder Elder Setsuna didn't care before."

With that kind of strength, Uchiha Muan could easily arrange a small squad within the security department to carry out a mass extermination mission.

"Just do your best so you won't have any regrets."

When Uchiha thought of those smaller clans, he didn't feel much. The nature of the ninja world was the survival of the fittest, so it wasn't hard to understand why the Senju clan kept their distance from the Uchiha.

We are all members of Konoha. Although there are differences in strength, we cannot treat traitors with the same cruelty as before.

On one hand, the Senju clan kept a close watch on them, and on the other hand, the smaller clans did not ally with the Senju, which made the Uchiha reluctantly accept the situation.

"But if those small clans dare to go back on their word again, they will all be wiped out."

Uchiha Setsuna casually brushed the matter aside and turned his gaze to Uchiha Fire Core.

"Elder Huohe, your work is the most important among us. How is it going?"

"The situation is not going smoothly. Mito Uzumaki has agreed to let us look through the sealed book containing Tobirama Senju's forbidden techniques, but she has to choose the forbidden techniques herself."

Uchiha Hikaru said apologetically, "I've disappointed you all."

"Elder Fire Core, there's no need for that."

Uchiha Muan comforted him, "Even if I successfully master the Flying Thunder God Technique, I'm not sure I can develop a space teleportation array in a short time."

"Just as Elder Shaka said, do your best and leave the rest to fate."

"Thank you for your understanding, young master. I will go to the Hokage Building again tomorrow."

After Uchiha Hikaru stated his position, he brought up what had happened at the Hokage Building that day and said, "Young Master, perhaps we can bypass Uzumaki Mito from another direction and obtain the Book of Seals."

"When I left the Hokage Building, I ran into Senju Moriki. He invited Shaojun to a gathering, which was clearly ill-intentioned. We can take advantage of this opportunity."

Meeting the probing gazes of the three, Uchiha Kanoku said succinctly, "Senju Moriki is ambitious but incompetent, narrow-minded, and has always followed Senju Tobirama's example in his attitude towards our clan, but he hasn't learned much of his skills."

"Does Elder Fire Core mean to control Senju Moriki to obtain the Book of Sealing?"

Looking at Uchiha Hikaru who was nodding, Uchiha Muan said thoughtfully, "If the other party has the intention to frame me, I have two ways to deal with them after I take them down."

"The first thing was to use Senju Moriki to force Uzumaki Mito to hand over the Book of Seals."

"The second method is to use Senju Moriki, who has made a mistake, to steal the Book of Seals."

Uchiha Yomo stroked his chin, his eyes gleaming. "The Hokage Building is guarded by Anbu 24 hours a day, and there is also a barrier protecting the surrounding area around the clock. The place where the Book of Seals is stored is even more heavily guarded. If we want to get in, apart from outright robbery, these are probably the only two good methods."

"Since that good-for-nothing Senju Moriki has come to us himself, we should make use of him."

Uchiha Kakuzu sneered, "I've been annoyed with this spoiled brat for a long time. Without Hashirama Senju and Tobirama Senju, how much face does he still have?"

"Elder Huohe, did Senju Moriki mention the meeting place?"

"Anywhere but our clan's territory is fine."

Uchiha Takeo pondered for a moment, then decided to take a risk, "Let's set the location at the Senju clan's territory."

"Young Master!"

The three exclaimed in bewilderment. Just as Senju Moriki dared not enter the Uchiha clan's territory, they dared not let Uchiha Takeoshi venture deep into the Senju clan's territory.

Both sides are dangerous places, and anything could happen.

"Please allow me to explain, seniors..."

"No, absolutely not!"

Uchiha Setsuna abruptly interrupted Uchiha Takeo's words, his expression filled with anger, "You are the young lord of my clan, representing the future of the Uchiha. How can you act so rashly!"

Seeing that the other two also disagreed, Uchiha Muan did not insist on going his own way.

Regarding safety, given his ability to teleport and his Susanoo's third stage of power, Uchiha Muan did not believe he would encounter danger in the Senju clan's territory.

But everyone disagreed, so he gave up the idea of ​​going to the Thousand Hands Clan's territory to find out what was going on.

He also felt regretful that he couldn't make use of [Tenjō Ryūzō]. If he had just followed Senju Moriki around for a bit, Uchiha Muan would have found out how much of the Senju Moriki family's wealth was left.

This morning, he took a walk with Uchiha Yomo, and he knew very well that the Uchiha clan currently had more than 300 Chunin and nearly 100 Jonin.

There are also some clan members with missing limbs who have become unable to become ninjas. If these members can be utilized, the strength of the Uchiha clan will be further enhanced.

"I understand. The location will be arranged by the three seniors."

Worried about Uchiha Takeo's youthful impetuosity, Uchiha Hikaru abandoned the idea of ​​using Senju Moriki and said directly, "There's no need for the gathering with Senju Moriki. I'll talk to Uzumaki Mito tomorrow."

"Add me too, one more person will put more pressure on Mito Uzumaki."

Uchiha Yomo echoed, then looked at Uchiha Setsuna, "Tomorrow, Elder Setsuna will accompany the young lord to meet those affiliated ninja clans."

"No problem."

Uchiha Setsuna understood what Uchiha Yomo meant. He walked to Uchiha Takeo's side, patted him on the shoulder, and said gently, "Young Master, you are the bridge that keeps the Uchiha together through thick and thin. You must not act impulsively."

"Please rest assured, clan leader and elders, Wu'an will never act recklessly."

Realizing that Uchiha Wu'an had truly taken his words to heart, the three of them felt a little relieved and smiled. Uchiha Sifang waved his hand and said with a grin, "Come on, let's try my wife's cooking. I guarantee you'll never forget it."

The four enjoyed their dinner in a harmonious atmosphere, while in the Senju clan's territory, Senju Moriki stood with his head down in front of Uzumaki Mito.

Why invite Uchiha Takehiko?

A clear and authoritative female voice entered his ears, and Senju Moriki stammered, "I just want to be on good terms with Uchiha Takehiro and ease the tension between the two clans."

The obvious lie almost made Mito Uzumaki lose her temper, and she coldly shouted, "If it weren't for the fact that you're already a father and the head of the Senju clan, I would really like to slap you across the face."

Senju Moriki bit his gums so hard they were almost crushed, and he kept his head down, silent.

"..."

Mito Uzumaki didn't know why her son, who had grown up under her nose, had turned out like this. She inexplicably wanted to use the Impure World Reincarnation technique to summon Hashirama Senju and have her father give Senju Moriki a good beating.

The forbidden technique, Impure World Reincarnation, was developed by Tobirama Senju based on the Reaper Death Seal. Mito Uzumaki, with her incredibly powerful sealing techniques, was naturally familiar with Impure World Reincarnation.

In order to prepare for the upcoming challenge from the Uchiha clan, Mito Uzumaki put aside her previous concerns and read through the entire Book of Sealing Techniques, which contained forbidden techniques, learning everything she could.

The public election will be held in seven days. This timeframe is not only for the Uchiha clan, but also for herself.

Mito Uzumaki doesn't want the Senju of the Forest to continue to grow stronger; she just wants to maintain the current situation.

However, the next generation of successors has truly disappointed Mito Uzumaki, who has already decided that this generation is wasted and is focusing on cultivating Tsunade Senju.

"Invite them if you want. With those three old guys around, Uchiha Muan won't risk his life."

Disheartened, Mito Uzumaki lost interest in continuing her conversation with Moriki Senju. "I received a letter from the daimyo today. Tomorrow, the daimyo's heir and the princess will be arriving in Konoha."

"Tomorrow I'm going to visit the ninja soldiers who have returned from the front lines and are too wounded to continue their ninja duties. Please entertain the daimyo's delegation properly on my behalf, and don't do anything unnecessary."

"Go back and rest now."

(The heir to a daimyo and a princess?!)

As Senju Moriki stepped out of the room, his eyes were obscure, and a sinister smile appeared on his lips.

(End of this chapter)