Obito, Who Was Placed with Great Expectations, and the Hawk Faction Uchiha Preparing to Pick a Fight with Seisui

Chapter 19: Obito, the Great Hope, and the Hawk Faction Uchiha Ready to Pick a Fight with Seisui

"Obito, there's no need to regret your failure the other day. You're only seven, while Uchiha Seisui is already eleven. Those four years are a critical window for a ninja to grow stronger..."

"In the history of our clan, a genius like you who awakens their eyes at seven is extremely rare. With the clan's training and your own hard work, surpassing Uchiha Seisui will be a breeze!"

Setsuna Uchiha patted Obito Uchiha on the shoulder, his expression serious and impassioned, his words full of encouragement.

Setsuna Uchiha, who styled himself as the inheritor of "Lord Madara's will," was the representative of the Hawk Faction within the Uchiha Clan. He advocated using force to pressure Konoha into concessions, ideally overthrowing the Hokage building outright and letting the Uchiha take charge once and for all.

As for his methods, one could only say they were certainly aggressive...

But the awkward part was that Setsuna Uchiha's timing wasn't great. He chose to make his move just before the First Great Ninja War, right after Hashirama Senju's death.

He believed that with Hashirama dead, the Hokage lineage only had the scheming Tobirama Senju as its pillar, capable of nothing but underhanded tricks. The remaining Konoha ninja were nothing to fear before the power of the Sharingan—as if he'd forgotten how Uchiha Izuna died. He charged headlong at the Hokage building...

And then Setsuna Uchiha was subdued by Tobirama Senju, without even needing the Flying Thunder God Technique.

Tobirama Senju, showing a shred of humanity, didn't execute him. Instead, he locked him in prison, where he remained until only a few years ago when he was finally released.

But after spending a full twenty years in prison, Setsuna Uchiha hadn't changed his original intentions. Instead, he'd become an even more extreme Hawk Faction member, sworn to settle the score with Konoha's leadership.

After his release, Setsuna Uchiha keenly sensed the growing rift between the Uchiha and Konoha. Leveraging his deep seniority within the clan and his ability to stir up clan members' emotions, he quickly became Fugaku Uchiha's advisor and an elder of the Uchiha Clan.

When Obito Uchiha showed talent at the Ninja Academy, Setsuna Uchiha was overjoyed and sought him out that very night, promising the clan would heavily invest in him.

In Setsuna Uchiha's eyes, Obito Uchiha was an uncut gem, never properly nurtured. With a bit of brainwashing, he'd surely become a seed to lead the Hawk Faction toward a bright future.

"Come, Obito. The clan head and I have discussed the clan's resources. You can apply for whatever you need."

Setsuna Uchiha draped his arm over Obito's shoulder, a red gleam flickering in his eyes as if his Dojutsu was stirring. "Lord Madara's fire release essentials, Lord Izuna's sword techniques—they're all open to you. Dojutsu texts, tools, jutsu—unlimited supply..."

"Remember, as an Uchiha, if you focus on training your Sharingan, there's no enemy you can't defeat! Whether it's water release, Genjutsu, or some despicable ninjutsu, none can stand against us!"

"With Dojutsu comes power. With power, you'll have everything..."

Obito Uchiha listened excitedly to Setsuna's words, which sounded like a demon's whisper. His whole body trembled slightly, his face alight with exhilaration.

Watching the red gleam in Setsuna Uchiha's eyes, his own Double Tomoe Sharingan seemed to resonate, slowly spinning.

This was the first time, aside from Rin Nohara, that someone cared about him like this...

In his past life, Obito Uchiha couldn't exactly be called a dead last, but among his Uchiha peers, he was only average in talent. Without connections or backing, he was like a ghost in this proud clan.

But today, the clan head and elder, whose names he'd only known before, showed him warmth and care, even comforting him all evening.

Obito Uchiha had wondered if this attention wasn't genuine, but merely a recognition of his talent...

But Setsuna Uchiha keenly caught that doubt. With a performance of barely concealed tears in his eyes, he apologized for the clan's current difficulties preventing them from noticing him sooner, humbly bowing as an elder to a clansman who wasn't even a ninja yet.

This cliché yet polished and masterful tactic easily won over Obito Uchiha's mind. With his intelligence of two, he was no match for Setsuna Uchiha's manipulation. His clear but foolish heart was completely bought.

Especially since Setsuna Uchiha even subtly used his Dojutsu to adjust Obito's emotions, almost imperceptibly.

"Clan Head Fugaku, Elder Setsuna, thank you for your care. I won't let the clan down. I'll train hard and restore the Sharingan's reputation!"

Obito Uchiha clenched his fists, tears in his eyes, his heart full of grand ambitions.

He could already see himself as the pillar of the Uchiha Clan, effortlessly one-shotting Seisui with absolute Dojutsu, succeeding as clan head, changing the clan's situation, marrying Rin Nohara, and reaching the peak of life!

"Good child. Just focus on your training. Whether you face difficulties in your heart or confusion in your practice, come to me anytime."

"As for Uchiha Seisui, he's just the descendant of a traitor who strayed from the path and defected. He might seem stronger than you now, but he's already exhausted his potential. He has no future!"

Setsuna Uchiha looked approvingly at the desire in Obito's eyes, took him by the hand, and led him into the clan's secret chamber to pick freely.

But Fugaku Uchiha, as clan head, watched this scene with worry in his eyes.

Not yet thirty, he had succeeded as clan head but lacked solid authority within the Uchiha Clan. He needed Setsuna Uchiha, the old-timer, to help him secure his position.

In truth, Fugaku Uchiha wasn't a Hawk Faction member. He still wanted to mend ties with Konoha and find a path of coexistence.

In the original timeline, Fugaku Uchiha agonized over rebellion for nearly twenty years, only trying it when he had no other choice. But then his own son turned against him, and his indecisiveness left him with no option but suicide.

When Setsuna Uchiha described Seisui as a "traitor's descendant," he was clearly alluding to Kagami Uchiha, which left Fugaku Uchiha feeling uneasy.

Could the Uchiha Clan really rebel?

With just a few Mangekyō Sharingan, they dared to think of armed coup... A Three Tomoe Uchiha was certainly formidable, but Konoha's leadership had nearly ten Kage-level fighters and an overwhelming number of Jonin...

While Fugaku Uchiha was tangled in doubt.

Obito Uchiha had already loaded himself with a wealth of ninja tools, scrolls, and texts, sporting a whole new look. He reluctantly bid farewell to Setsuna Uchiha and Fugaku, his demeanor subtly changed.

Setsuna Uchiha bid Obito farewell with a kindly smile. Once he was gone, his face still wore a grin, but his eyes turned vicious: "Clan Head Fugaku, we've secured Obito. Now it's time to deal with Seisui..."

"Openly attacking the Sharingan, preaching the Will of Fire, and using that bastard Tobirama Senju's techniques as his fighting style—that's the greatest insult to the Uchiha Bloodline!"

"Leave it to me. I'll cut him down to size..."

Setsuna Uchiha locked eyes with Fugaku, his voice low and firm.

After a moment, Fugaku Uchiha nodded expressionlessly. "Since Elder Setsuna has decided, go ahead."