I Hope You Can Entertain Me

That night, Habara followed Uchiha Zong and the others toward the bamboo forest behind the Uchiha Clan compound.

This bamboo forest was fairly large, not far from the Clan Head's Residence, and most importantly, nearly all the Hardliner elders lived nearby.

Since Habara had agreed to their request, he naturally had to come. Though he was somewhat surprised that Uchiha Zong had accompanied him, it was not a big deal.

Habara knew that they had called him here tonight most likely to test his strength.

It was common knowledge that the Uchiha Clan revered strength, and the Hardliners' demands were to seize Konoha's government through violence.

If he wanted them to settle down, he had to thoroughly beat them into submission.

I just don't know whether there's some kind of Feast at Hong Gate waiting for me. If there really is...

Habara muttered inwardly. He had thought the same thing that morning, and after entering, he had not even taken a sip of water. The facts proved that he had overthought it then.

Still, maintaining vigilance at all times was a quality every shinobi needed.

Habara had no intention of letting his guard down in the slightest, especially before everything had been fully settled. Besides, he was currently in the most dangerous position.

Before long, they arrived at a residence outside the bamboo forest, where Uchiha Naoki had been waiting at the entrance for quite some time.

"Welcome." He stepped forward and nodded at Habara before turning his gaze toward Uchiha Zong. "Older Brother, welcome."

"Enough nonsense. Let's go in." Uchiha Zong Shook Head and spoke directly. "Are they waiting inside?"

"No, in the back." Uchiha Naoki Once Again Looked Towards Habara. "Everyone is in the bamboo forest. Let's head over."

Neither Habara, Uchiha Zong, nor the elders found Uchiha Naoki's words strange.

They all knew what tonight was about. Choosing a more open yet secluded location was clearly the best option.

Habara gave a slight Nod. Naturally, he had no objection. Soon, the group followed Uchiha Naoki into the bamboo forest.

The bamboo forest was lush and verdant, but beneath the silvery moonlight, it felt somewhat cold and desolate.

Moreover, Without Any firelight within the forest, it looked faintly terrifying at a glance.

Before long, Habara and the others reached the center of the bamboo forest. He could clearly see that quite a few people were Standing On there.

However, these people seemed to retain the habits of shinobi. They stood scattered apart, all hidden in the shadows, making it No Way for Habara to see their faces.

Yet after Habara arrived, they activated their Sharingan almost at the First Time.

Scarlet light flickered endlessly through the bamboo forest, pushing the already eerie atmosphere to its peak At This Moment.

Habara, however, showed little reaction. He did not believe Uchiha Naoki had failed to tell them what he had said today.

These people clearly intended to give him a Show of Force. After all, no matter who it was or what decision they had made, being threatened would leave anyone unhappy in their Inner Heart.

So, it was normal for them to do something that seemed excessive. As long as it posed no real threat, Habara would not take it to heart.

"Are you Uchiha Habara?" At that moment, an aged yet powerful voice rang out. "The clan's genius, a newly awakened pair of Mangekyō Sharingan?"

"I wouldn't dare call myself the clan's genius. As for whether my Mangekyō Sharingan are newly awakened, that is not for you to judge."

Habara chuckled. He nodded to Uchiha Zong, then walked forward alone as he spoke slowly.

"I have to say, I'm a little disappointed. Your performance falls far short of what I imagined.

"But it doesn't matter. I know why you called me here. For the clan's stability and future, I came.

"Now, it is your turn to state your position."

"Looks like others misjudged you. I have always heard that you were the least Uchiha-like member of the Uchiha Clan, but now it seems that you truly are an Uchiha."

That voice rang out again, this time carrying a trace of amusement.

"You are still that proud Uchiha. You merely hid your pride away. I like that kind of pride!"

What a lunatic.

Habara muttered inwardly. Pride or no pride—when he had first transmigrated, he truly had been delighted to be an Uchiha.

After all, aside from racing in every possible sense, what man did not dream of piloting a Gundam?

Yet the Uchiha Clan's fate had given him a tremendous headache. He had wanted to change the Uchiha Clan long ago, but back then, his words carried little weight, and he lacked decisive strength.

That was why he had helplessly wanted to run away in the end. But now that he possessed decisive power, he naturally would not be polite with these people.

And yet, they had interpreted his impoliteness as pride, leaving him caught between laughter and tears.

Other than sighing that these people were all masochists, he had nothing else to say.

Taking a deep breath, Habara lightly closed his eyes. When he opened them Once Again, they had become the scarlet Three Tomoe Sharingan.

"You talk too much. I said that I know why you called me here today. I also happen to want to see just how capable your elite forces are.

"After all, you people dream of using force to overthrow Sarutobi Hiruzen's rule. You intend to make enemies of all Konoha."

At that, Habara suddenly smiled, a smile seemingly full of mockery.

"I want to see exactly what strength gives you the nerve to do this. Konoha is waiting for you to seize the initiative so it can strike against you.

"If you cannot even get past me, then I advise you to stop dreaming. It will only lead the clan to its own destruction."

With that, Habara drew his Ninja Sword and swung it toward a nearby bamboo stalk.

In an instant, the bamboo was cut down. After measuring it against his Ninja Sword, he cut it Once Again.

Finally, he stabbed his Ninja Sword into the ground, casually picked up the bamboo staff he had made to the same length as the blade, and chuckled.

"Come on. I'm ready. If you want to see my Mangekyō Sharingan, at least make me feel enough pressure to use it.

"And finally, don't disappoint me. I hope you can entertain me."