Konoha: The Soul King from the Uchiha Clan

Chapter 228 If I were the clan leader, I would suppress all enemies in the world!

"I haven't decided yet."

"If it really succeeds in the future, there's no way I'll continue to be called a ninja."

"I really dislike this word 'endure.' We clearly possess extraordinary powers beyond ordinary people, so why should we be cowards, timid, and endure?"

"If ninjas were like nobles, would so many tragedies still occur?"

"Ninjas shouldn't be tools for missions; they should be the masters of this world!"

"After you become a ninja and go on missions, you can go and see what life is like for the nobles of the Land of Fire and other countries."

"After seeing this, ask yourself honestly whether they are worthy..."

Itachi was thrilled to hear this, feeling that he had grown up a lot all of a sudden. He said solemnly, "I will use my Sharingan to see this world clearly from now on."

Seeing the one-tomoe Sharingan in Itachi's eyes, Uchiha Gen was not surprised. It was perfectly normal for Itachi to awaken the Sharingan given his talent.

"Itachi, if we achieve a world governed by ninjas as the leaders and ordinary people as assistants, can we rest easy?"

"I think so?" Itachi said, somewhat uncertainly.

"No, we can't rest easy yet, we can never rest easy!" Uchiha Gen said solemnly.

"Please enlighten me, Brother Xuan."

"Itachi, you were ranked number one at the Ninja Academy, right?"

"Yes."

How far behind are you in second place?

"Hmm...it's quite big."

"Okay, if ninja academy is everything in this world, what will happen to you if you have no pressure?"

After thinking for a moment, Itachi said, "I will slack off."

After hesitating for a moment, Itachi said somewhat embarrassedly, "Actually, I've been slacking off. Although I'm still in first place, I'm not as hardworking as I was at the beginning."

"Will the peaceful and tranquil environment continue to lead to complacency?"

"Hmm... I think so."

Why?

"Because...because the ninja academy is safe, and even if everyone fights, their lives won't be in danger?"

"Very good comprehension."

"The Ninja Academy is this world, and our newly established nation is like you, who is in the Ninja Academy."

"A peaceful, stable, and tranquil environment can easily make people complacent, content with the status quo, and addicted to pleasure."

"This applies to individuals, nations, and the world as a whole."

What if a powerful enemy suddenly descends upon this world one day?

"Can someone who has never experienced a crisis or war withstand it?"

Itachi tilted his head, looking curious, and asked, "Are there other worlds in this world?"

Who knows?

"Itachi, look at that sky full of stars. Are you sure there aren't other worlds?"

Itachi gazed at the dazzling, deep, and mysterious starry sky, then looked away and shook his head.

"I've said all this to tell you one thing: forgetting war is dangerous!"

"This applies to individuals, villages, nations, and the world as a whole."

Itachi said solemnly, "I've got it!"

"What we're discussing today, we can only reveal to Zhishui, not to anyone else, including your mother."

"I know what's important."

Uchiha Gen nodded slightly. He was quite at ease with the precocious Itachi, as he wasn't a big mouth.

"It's getting late, you should go back and rest. You'll be working very hard in the next couple of days."

"I'll take you."

"Brother Xuan, no need, I can go back by myself, it's very close."

"You came here safe and sound, and I must ensure you return safely. That's the decision."

When Uchiha Gen handed Itachi over to Mikoto, he noticed that Mikoto's attitude was a bit awkward and unnatural, but he didn't think much of it.

……

The next morning, in Kirigakure, in the Mizukage Building, inside the Mizukage's office.

"Obito, I have bad news for you."

A half-black, half-white humanoid monster emerged from the ground, and Hei Jue's hoarse, gloomy voice rang out.

Lying on the bed resting, Obito, wearing an orange mask, opened his eyes and said lazily, "Don't tell me the plan failed."

"Heh heh... it really was a failure."

"What?!"

"How could it possibly fail?"

Obito suddenly jumped up from the bed, his scarlet three-tomoe Sharingan staring intently at Zetsu.

"Ah Fei, you tell me, you can say whatever you want."

"Haha, I'll do it!"

"Obito, this is what happened..."

As Tobi narrated, Obito's expression beneath the mask changed continuously...

The events described by Afei were basically the same as what happened at the Nanga Shrine, and even the words spoken by Uchiha Gen and others were almost identical.

"Phew...that guy is too troublesome."

"He caught even the slightest flaw, and he's incredibly eloquent."

Obito let out a long sigh, his tone somewhat dejected.

It was quite discouraging to fail in two consecutive attempts at scheming.

"Heh heh... Eloquence is secondary; the key is the Mangekyou Sharingan."

"Without the Mangekyou Sharingan, the Uchiha clan members won't listen to his explanation calmly, nor will they easily believe him," Black Zetsu chuckled.

You're right.

"But that guy is hiding it too well. Last time in the Land of Whirlpools, he was able to hold back from revealing himself."

"It's also my fault for not thinking it through at the time. That guy's illusion affected me, and I thought it was because of the second bloodline limit."

"What a load of rubbish about a second bloodline limit! It's just the ability of the Mangekyou Sharingan. They really fooled everyone."

Obito complained, clearly annoyed.

"Should we continue targeting them?" Afei asked.

"They're already on guard, so how can you target them?"

"I can only give up for now and look for another opportunity later. Fortunately, I haven't come away empty-handed," Obito said, shaking his head.

Although Obito valued Gen Uchiha, he only wanted to recruit him and ultimately did not consider Gen Uchiha a major enemy.

As the owner of the Mangekyou Sharingan and Madara Uchiha's representative, Obito naturally understood the flaws and limitations of the Mangekyou Sharingan.

That's why they won't keep targeting us intentionally.

To put it bluntly, Uchiha Gen doesn't deserve to be constantly targeted.

"Alright, then shall I recall some of the White Zetsu that were sent to Konoha?"

"Hmm, Konoha is a bit eerie."

Obito, Black Zetsu, and Tobi secretly went to Konoha to investigate the missing White Zetsu, but still found no clues.

Afterwards, Black and White Zetsu left, and Obito continued to lie down and rest.

……

In the evening, the bodies of Fugaku Uchiha and his group were brought back in coffins, and each held a funeral at their own home.

Uchiha Gen took the money and first visited the homes of the other six people as a token of his appreciation, before finally going to the clan head's house.

Human life is actually divided into noble and lowly, especially in this world. For example, the funeral of the Uchiha clan chief was obviously much more grand.

After visiting the six people's homes, the middle and upper echelons of the Uchiha clan gathered here.

Tomorrow, all the Uchiha families, the major clans of Konoha, and even the Konoha F4 will be coming.

The day after tomorrow, the Uchiha clan will be visited by nobles, ninja clans, and powerful forces from various countries in the Land of Fire who have good relations with them, and they will all send people to offer their condolences.

However, despite its grand scale, it was not extravagant.

Ninjas are professionals who walk the line between life and death, so their funerals are usually quite simple. Most ninjas don't even have the right to have a separate funeral; they are usually buried together with a memorial stone.

Inside the mourning hall, Uchiha Setsuna, accompanied by Mikoto and Itachi, kept vigil and expressed their gratitude; all of them wore sorrowful expressions.

As for Sasuke, he wasn't there. Mikoto didn't want Sasuke to be involved in these things, so she temporarily sent him to Kushina's house.

In the flower-adorned coffin, Fugaku lay with his eyes closed, his face calm and rosy, his hands clasped over his lower abdomen as if he were asleep, demonstrating the superb skills of a professional ninja!

When Fugaku died, his neck was broken and he was bleeding from all seven orifices, and about a week had passed.

After offering condolences, Uchiha Gen could not leave immediately. He stayed with the others until late at night before returning home. Along the way, he could faintly hear the clan members crying.

The funeral officially began the next day, and people came in an endless stream to pay their respects.

Three days later, Fugaku's funeral arrangements were completed.

Since Fugaku died on his way to Konoha, he is entitled to be buried in Konoha's memorial monument.

Three more days passed, and the somber atmosphere had largely dissipated.

As the saying goes, a country cannot be without a ruler for a day, and a clan cannot be without a leader for a day. The life of the old clan chief has been concluded, and the appointment of a new clan chief has been put on the agenda.

On the evening of the fourth day, at 8 PM, all the Uchiha clan ninjas except those on duty at the police station gathered in the open space outside the Naga Shrine.

Although the ninjas on duty couldn't come, they had already entrusted their voting rights to their families.

Tonight, the heavens are shining brightly; the sky is cloudless, countless stars twinkle, and the full moon shines brilliantly, bathing the entire Hidden Leaf Village in a pure, flawless moonlight…

There was no snow, no rain, and no wind; the temperature was low simply because it was winter.

Uchiha Setsuna rose from his cushion, his expression serious, and said in a deep voice, "The old clan leader's son is still young and does not yet possess the ability to lead the Uchiha clan to greater heights."

"Therefore, we must elect a new clan leader who is young, strong, capable, and powerful."

"There are currently two candidates, one of whom is the Second Elder, Uchiha Naruzawa."

The Third Elder, Uchiha Yasunari, gave up his candidacy for clan leader and joined forces with Uchiha Narusawa for a final showdown.

"Second is Uchiha Gen, the captain of the Ninth Division, one of the Uchiha Twin Stars, a disciple of one of the Legendary Sannin, the owner of the Mangekyou Sharingan, and the fearsome Asura who is famous throughout the ninja world."

Uchiha Naruzawa: "..."

Is deliberately giving such a long introduction not biased?

I used to be someone who made a name for myself, so why shouldn't I introduce myself?

Although the introduction isn't as good, at least it sounds better.

"The opportunity to elect a clan leader is extremely rare. I hope you will use your votes carefully and elect the truly suitable person!"

"Now, let's have the two candidates deliver their campaign manifestos."

"Second Elder, please go first."

Uchiha Naruzawa stood up with a serious expression and began to deliver his campaign manifesto.

The first rule is to do everything in our power to avenge the old clan chief and the dead members of our clan.

The second measure is to increase the salaries of ninjas in the police department and improve welfare for ordinary clan members.

The third point is rather vague; it simply promises to bring the Uchiha clan to an even more glorious state.

After Uchiha Naruzawa finished speaking, the Third Elder, Uchiha Yasunari, immediately stood up to show his support.

Of course, neither of them criticized Uchiha Gen when they issued their campaign manifesto or expressed their support.

It's not that I don't want to, but that I dare not.

Uchiha Gen's biggest problem was that he was too young, but after awakening the Mangekyou Sharingan, his age became his greatest advantage.

Because they are young, they have enormous potential!

The two elders were from the same generation as Fugaku Uchiha's father and had been working together for many years, so they had many supporters.

Furthermore, the conditions offered were indeed quite good, and many Uchiha ninjas were discussing it and quite interested.

"Silence, silence..."

Uchiha Setsuna shouted a few times, and after the scene quieted down, he said in a deep voice, "Now, please let the second candidate give his campaign statement."

Zhi Shui is qualified to run for clan leader.

However, Shisui was self-aware enough to know that neither his abilities nor his personality were suitable to be the clan leader, so he voluntarily gave up his qualification and instead supported Uchiha Gen.

Uchiha Gen slowly rose from the cushion, and all eyes turned to him. The gazes were varied, but none were malicious.

In the eyes of most people, regardless of whether Uchiha Gen becomes the clan leader, he is still the pride of the Uchiha clan!

Uchiha Gen wore a faint smile and said in a deep voice, "The Second Elder is right, so my promise is the same as his."

Uchiha Naruzawa's face suddenly darkened. This kid...

Wait a minute, it doesn't seem like much. It's just copying what others have said, and it's not as impactful as his work.

Upon hearing this, everyone's expression changed slightly, and some even wanted to laugh.

"in addition……"

Just as everyone was about to laugh, Uchiha Gen spoke up again, not only speaking but also moving his feet.

With a swift movement, Uchiha Gen leaped to the top of the Naka Shrine, unleashing a torrent of black chakra imbued with a ghostly aura…

"If I were the clan leader, I would suppress all enemies in the world!"

The black chakra transformed into a gigantic half-bodied skeletal giant. The bones were quickly covered by black meridians and black muscles, eventually transforming into a half-bodied armored giant with blood-red eyes!

Roar... Susanoo roared, the sound waves stirring up the air currents, and a powerful sense of oppression accompanied by a gust of wind swept towards everyone.

From the elders to the ordinary Uchiha ninjas who hadn't awakened their Sharingan, everyone instinctively shielded themselves from the fierce wind with their sleeves, staring in astonishment at the towering black giant atop the shrine, lost in thought...

As time went by, some ninjas' eyes became filled with fanatical worship, and more and more eyes became filled with fanatical worship.

"Chieftain!" someone suddenly shouted.

"Chieftain!"

"Chieftain!"

"..."

More and more people joined in the shouting, and the voices went from chaotic to orderly, from ordinary to resounding!

Upon seeing this, Uchiha Naruzawa's vision went black for a moment, and he was completely finished!

However, with this Susanoo, his defeat was not unjust...

Seeing this, Uchiha Setsuna, Uchiha Shisui, and Uchiha Mikoto could no longer control themselves and joined in the shouting one after another.

Uchiha Gen crossed his arms, his black hair dancing wildly, maintaining an arrogant, cool, and domineering appearance, but in reality, he was cursing inwardly.

Damn, this burden is really heavy!

Four thousand characters.

(End of this chapter)