Konoha: The Soul King from the Uchiha Clan

Chapter 322 Using Both Soft and Hard Approaches

Although Susanoo at this time was only in its fourth form, not its complete form, it was still impressive enough.

Although Uchiha Gen was familiar with the power of the Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan, he had only been awakened for a short time and was unable to unleash the full potential of the Mangekyou Sharingan.

Furthermore, his chakra continues to grow, so he needs to hone his skills for a while longer before he can use the complete Susanoo.

In the original work, neither Madara nor Sasuke could immediately use the Complete Body Susanoo after awakening the Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan.

Kakashi was an exception, but that was because he was using a cheat code—a one-time trial card, and once it was activated, there was no going back.

Gen Uchiha's Susanoo weapons are a sword and a mirror. The double-edged sword is used for close-range attacks, while the mirror is used for ranged attacks.

Perhaps due to the influence of the Soul-Soul Fruit, both the double-edged sword and the mirror cause damage to both the physical and spiritual aspects.

In other words, techniques like the Impure World Reincarnation would no longer grant immortality to Gen Uchiha's Susanoo.

Uchiha Gen stood proudly on a platform resembling black crystal between the black giant's eyebrows. With a thought, his Susanoo, as large as a mountain, leaped into the air.

Boom! His legs landed, and the earth shook instantly. A terrifying gust of wind swept out, blowing Hiruzen Sarutobi and his shadow clone away from their dazed state.

Thump, thump... Hiruzen Sarutobi's shadow clones crashed to the ground one after another, then turned into white smoke and disappeared.

On the neighboring mountain peak, Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu felt their faces flush from the strong wind blowing in their faces, and instinctively raised their arms to shield themselves from the wind...

After briefly demonstrating the power of Susanoo, Uchiha Gen dispelled it.

Why destroy nature unnecessarily if you're not going to do anything like Madara Uchiha splitting two mountains in two to show off or intimidate others?

Furthermore, Uchiha Gen didn't want to leave any obvious traces, lest White Zetsu discover something and alert Obito and Black Zetsu.

Uchiha Gen's plan for these two was to either not make a move at all, or if he did, he had to take them down completely.

If we can't handle these two in one go, it will be very difficult to find their whereabouts later.

Releasing a tiger back into the mountains will only bring endless trouble!

"Impossible, absolutely impossible, this is not something the Mangekyou Sharingan could do..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi sprang to his feet with a somersault, staring intently at Gen Uchiha with an expression of utter disbelief.

Upon landing on the ground, Uchiha Gen did not immediately pay attention to Hiruzen Sarutobi. Instead, he placed his hands on the ground and used earth-style chakra to erase the two large footprints left by Susanoo.

There's no need to erase the other traces; from those alone, it's impossible for White Zetsu and the others to tell that he awakened the Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan.

"Lord Hokage, before the food gets too cold, how about we go back and eat while we talk?"

"It's the middle of the day, and I'm quite hungry."

Uchiha Gen got up from the ground, shook the dirt off his hands, and said with a smile.

"Hiruzen, Hiruzen..."

Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu leaped over quickly and landed next to Sarutobi Hiruzen, their faces showing unconcealed worry.

"call……"

Hiruzen Sarutobi let out a long breath. Having experienced many trials and tribulations, he quickly calmed down.

After giving his two best buddies a reassuring look, Hiruzen Sarutobi turned to Gen Uchiha and said in a deep voice, "As you say."

Uchiha Gen walked over to the three of them and, following the same pattern, led them back to the Uchiha clan compound, returning them to the dining hall.

The three looked around, feeling a slight shock in their hearts. The Flying Thunder God Technique was truly terrifying and miraculous.

"Please take your seats, all three of you," Uchiha Gen said, raising his hand in invitation.

Hiruzen Sarutobi and his two companions suppressed their complicated feelings and took their seats, but they had no appetite for the dazzling array of delicious food.

Uchiha Gen was different. He sat down and started eating as soon as he did. The dishes on the table were still a little warm, so he didn't delay eating.

"According to the secret scroll, that's not something the Mangekyou Sharingan can do..." Hiruzen Sarutobi stared at the person opposite him and said in a deep voice.

"I never said that my eyes are still the Mangekyou Sharingan; they have evolved to the highest level of the Sharingan."

"Hmm... It's at the same level as Madara Uchiha's eyes, but Konoha doesn't have a First Hokage anymore."

"Even if the First Hokage were to be resurrected, I wouldn't be afraid, because if he were to combine the power of Sage Mode, the First Hokage might not be my match..."

"As for how I did it..."

"Lord Hokage, please don't ask. Even if you ask, I won't tell you, and there's no need for me to tell you."

"And is it important how I did it?"

"The truly important question is something the three of you surely know, isn't it?"

After saying this, Uchiha Gen picked up his wine glass, took a sip, and then continued to eat slowly and deliberately.

Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression shifted several times before finally settling into a calm tone. "You're right. How you did it isn't important now. What's important is that you did it."

"The most important issue now is our attitude..."

"That's right, it's your attitude." Uchiha Gen picked up a napkin to wipe his mouth, his expression turning serious.

"Lord Hokage, Elders, I, Uchiha Gen, am now speaking with courtesy first, and with the intention of doing what is best for Konoha, I am coming to you with my true intentions."

"If I really wanted to seize power by force, you would absolutely not be able to stop me if I suddenly launched an attack."

"Let alone a sudden attack, even if I were to face the Hokage, Jiraiya-senpai, Tsunade-senpai, or Kushina-nee alone, I wouldn't be afraid at all."

"As for the Konoha ninja's siege, ha... it's just a matter of slashing a few more times, shaking a few more mirrors, and stomping a few more times."

Upon hearing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi, Homura Mitokado, and Koharu Utatane's expressions turned quite grim.

"To be honest, the benefits of the Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan are not yet complete; my power is still increasing..."

"What you saw before was not the ultimate form of Susanoo."

"The true Susanoo is larger and stronger than the previous one, possessing the power to shatter everything in the universe with a single blow."

"This is the divine power belonging to the Uchiha clan!"

"In my estimation, I will be able to unlock the ultimate form of Susanoo in at most six months."

"If the three of you refuse to listen to reason and instead choose to suffer the consequences, then after the internal strife, I will certainly settle accounts with you and your families."

"At that time, your families and clansmen will all die!"

The three members of the group, including Hiruzen Sarutobi, looked even more disgusted, but dared not speak out, like three punching bags.

"Although their power doesn't threaten me, it can threaten others, and their constant buzzing like flies is quite annoying."

"I will not be lenient and will definitely eliminate them completely."

"With me here, even if Konoha loses half of its strength, it won't have much of an impact, let alone a portion of its power."

"Sunagakure is our loyal ally. If any ninja village is foolish enough to cause trouble, I'll just wipe them out."

"If the three of you do as I say, then not only will you yourselves be able to live with dignity, but your families and clans will also be able to live with dignity."

"Of course, you and your family will have to give back most of the profits you've gained."

"Spit out what you have to spit out, and only then will you and your families be treated equally by me. Otherwise, don't blame me for targeting you to death."

"Now, here is your choice."

"Should we do it my way, or should we all get into a real fight?"

Having said that, Uchiha Gen's gaze swept over the three of them like a tangible sword...

(End of this chapter)