The Uchiha Clan's Uncounterable "Killer Move"!

Hyuga Hiashi spoke up to break the awkward atmosphere. Rising to his feet, he said, "Since today's main topic is how to handle Kakashi Hatake, the Elite Jonin and sole surviving disciple of the Fourth Hokage, there is no need to hide this from everyone in the village.

"Kakashi Hatake's outstanding contributions to Konoha over the years are enough to make him a strong candidate for the next Hokage. Out of responsibility to Konoha, I believe his trial should be conducted under the watch of everyone in Konoha."

"Thank you so much, Lord Hiashi!"

Before the Hyuga Clan's jonin could say anything, a green figure leaped up in the meeting room and dropped heavily to his knees.

With a thunderous BOOM, the fine marble floor shattered into pieces, cracks spreading across the entire meeting room. Might Guy, who had just returned to Konoha from a mission outside the village, tearfully expressed his gratitude in his own exceedingly sincere way!

"Uh, no need to thank me!"

Hyuga Hiashi was nearly breaking into a cold sweat. As the head of an ancient clan that demanded elegance and courtesy in every gesture, he felt every inch of his body screaming discomfort when faced with a hot-blooded, utterly sincere man like Might Guy. He hurriedly told him to get up.

Seeing the Jonin Meeting's atmosphere about to be derailed by a certain someone, Shikaku Nara stood up helplessly. He glanced at the ever-silent Hiruzen Sarutobi and guided the meeting onward. "All jonin, please vote by raising your hands. Do you accept the petitioners' request? Those in favor, raise your hands!"

Swish, swish, swish. With Hyuga Hiashi, the clan head, taking the lead, every jonin from the Hyuga Clan, along with several smaller clans affiliated with them, raised their hands first.

Almost at the same time, with Might Guy leading them, several civilian jonin close to him and Kakashi, as well as many ninja who had served under the Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze, on the battlefield, also raised their hands.

After hesitating for a moment, Shikaku Nara exchanged looks with Shibi Aburame, head of the Aburame Clan, and Tsume Inuzuka, head of the Inuzuka Clan, then suddenly raised his hand as well.

With Shikaku Nara, head of the Nara Clan, raising his hand, the Ino-Shika-Cho families, the Aburame Clan, and the Inuzuka Clan followed suit.

Looking at the forest of raised arms before them, it was clear that they had surpassed the fifty-percent threshold needed to pass the resolution by an overwhelming margin.

Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu felt their hearts turn cold, just like Hiruzen Sarutobi's.

Shimura Danzō, who had once believed that he would definitely become Hokage once Hiruzen Sarutobi stepped down, suddenly felt a little panicked and less certain of himself. Perhaps... maybe... he was still lacking something?

After leaving the Hokage Building and arriving at the plaza, they found that tables, chairs, and other arrangements for the meeting had already been set up in a specially cleared open area. Several camera positions nearby had also long been prepared, waiting only for them to take their places.

Other than the well-prepared Hyuga Hiashi, nearly all the clan heads entered with dark expressions, sitting down and glaring angrily at the little brats from their own families across from them.

On the opposite side, Daren Yi and his group were already seated firmly. Facing the "kindly" looks their old men were giving them, the youngsters felt both frightened and excited. This was far more thrilling than getting caught skipping school!

"Are you all members of Shamate? Are you close?" Hiruzen Sarutobi, who had remained silent until now, finally spoke and asked the youngsters opposite him.

"Of course! We're companions!" "The Shamate Tribe will never abandon any member!" "Everyone in The House of the 'Shamate' Tribe is one!"...

Mentioning the bonds they were most proud of immediately livened up the Konoha 11, who had been somewhat reserved until then. They all began chattering over one another, adding their own introductions.

"I understand. It seems many people have underestimated the Shamate Organization. It may look like nothing more than something children made up for fun."

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded thoughtfully at Daren Yi, then looked toward Izumi Uchiha. A smile appeared on his wrinkled old face as he greeted her.

"Other than Sasuke, hearing that there is another survivor of the Uchiha Clan is the best news I've received in some time. As long as you're safe, that's what matters. Konoha will always be the home of the Uchiha Clan!"

Izumi Uchiha did not appreciate the Third Hokage's pleasantries in the slightest. The Mangekyō Sharingan bloomed in her eyes as she activated Shamate Sage Mode. Her pupils turned rainbow-colored, black eyeshadow appeared around her eyes, and her combat strength instantly soared to its peak, her aura unleashed in full!

Her Chakra fluctuations, amplified by both Nature Energy and the Mangekyō Sharingan, surged like a raging tide and swept over the entire plaza. Under the intimidation of that sinister, terrifying Yin Release Chakra, it felt as though the entire space had abruptly been dragged into a netherworld of the dead.

"On the night of the Uchiha Clan Downfall, Brother Shisui and I were both away from the clan compound. Even so, I was ambushed and assassinated by two Anbu ninja! Hiruzen Sarutobi, do you still have the nerve to say Konoha is the home of the Uchiha Clan? What kind of person gets ambushed and assassinated by their own family, then has their entire clan wiped out?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi fell silent. So did every jonin present.

Their silence was partly because they had no answer, but even more because Izumi Uchiha's strength was completely beyond anything they had expected!

Another Mangekyō Sharingan? And she even possessed a Sage Mode like Lord Jiraiya's?

Other than the invincible "Shisui Uchiha," the Uchiha Clan actually had another survivor this powerful?

Then what exactly had the Uchiha Clan Downfall accomplished? They had killed a bunch of weaklings who only held them back, while leaving behind two exceptional powerhouses with no restraints and no reservations?

The jonin all looked at the Third Hokage speechlessly. Your clan extermination had accomplished absolutely nothing! Didn't you investigate what powerful people they had before making your move?

Black-hearted and ruthless, yet dumb as a pig?

Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu glared at Danzō, the "actual executor." It was all this pig teammate's fault, ruining the Konoha F4's excellent situation!

Little Sasuke Uchiha raised his head proudly, his face filled with the loneliness of invincibility. This was the power of my Uchiha Clan! And my even stronger brother-in-law hasn't even made a move yet! My Uchiha Clan is invincible under heaven...

"The scales of power, already tilted toward the Uchiha Clan, have just had another heavy weight added to them."

Shikaku Nara smiled bitterly, yet he felt somewhat relieved inside. Fortunately, he had not made the wrong choice at the critical moment. This time, it was all thanks to Shikamaru Nara.

"Izumi, don't rush. Just sit back and enjoy the show."

While all the ninja present were frozen in terrified silence, Daren Yi rose to his feet and casually pulled the imposing, overwhelmingly powerful female ninja into his arms.

What made everyone's eyes nearly pop out was that this incredibly powerful female ninja, faced with a "civilian" who was not even a ninja, showed no intention of resisting at all. She obediently nestled into his embrace with his movement, merely blushing as she gave a soft "Mm," then truly deactivated both her Sharingan and Sage Mode...

Everyone fell silent once more. Was this the legendary "love-brain"?

So this was how one was supposed to "handle" the powerful ninja of the Uchiha Clan?

All the clan heads present seemed to have suddenly grasped some ultimate truth of the world...