Unease

Setsuna Uchiha bared his teeth and said, "These past few years, aside from raising birds, taking walks, and..."

"Enough!"

Kazuna cut Setsuna Uchiha off and said casually, "There's no need to dwell on such trivial matters. Does anyone object to the Four Edicts I just issued?"

Everyone exchanged glances, then shook their heads in unison, Fugaku included.

They had no reason to reject such a wonderful arrangement.

Looking after the elderly, children, and women of their own clan was what they should have been doing anyway. Now Kazuna was even paying them for it. Could there be a better deal?

Who would have a grudge against money?

As for the Security Force...

Just as Kazuna had said, could catching a few thieves possibly be more appealing than learning advanced ninjutsu?

The Uchiha had stored quite a number of ninjutsu, mainly Fire Release techniques.

However, learning those techniques was not without restrictions; it required contributions to the clan.

The ninjutsu Kazuna had brought out were being given away free of charge.

Even the Dove Faction could not say no.

Kazuna had not done anything harmful to the village. If strengthening the Uchiha Clan was considered harmful to the village, then sorry, but no matter how close the Dove Faction was to the village, they would never agree with that.

Being close to the village did not mean they were fools.

If the Uchiha lost their strength, would the village still treat them politely?

There were more than one or two people coveting the Uchiha's Kekkei Genkai!

Thus, it passed unanimously!

"Well, I have a question!"

At that moment, someone raised a hand.

Everyone turned to look and could not help but freeze in astonishment.

Shisui!

With a miserable expression, he said, "Kazuna, why did you assign this to me? I'm worried I won't be able to handle it!"

500 million Ryo!

What an astronomical sum. If something went wrong, even selling him would not be enough to pay it back!

For a ninja, even completing the highest-tier S-rank mission only earned a million Ryo!

Kazuna said earnestly, "Because you're conscientious and responsible, Shisui. I trust you!"

"Heh heh!"

Shisui gave a smile that did not reach his eyes.

If I believed that, I'd be an idiot!

Did Kazuna really think I was that easy to fool?

"If you don't understand something, ask the elders, or even the Clan Leader," Kazuna waved a hand. "This is the first order I've issued since taking office. You are not allowed to argue, understand? Look, even the Clan Leader has not said anything about my Four Edicts. You have to give me some face, got it?"

The Mangekyō Sharingan swept across the room. In an instant, the Uchiha all nodded.

Fugaku's mouth twitched.

He wanted to object, but had Kazuna given him the chance?

Did Kazuna really think he could not sense the killing intent he had released?

Fugaku was certain that if he tried to stop Kazuna today, Kazuna would absolutely kill him.

As the Head of the Konoha Military Police Force, Fugaku was one of the village's upper echelon. Even though the Hokage was wary of him, he still knew many things others did not.

For example, Kazuna's personality.

During the Shinobi World War, whenever Kazuna faced a choice, he displayed astonishing decisiveness!

Since Kazuna had chosen to act today, anyone who stood in his way would be kicked aside without mercy.

Besides, Fugaku had spent years maintaining the balance between the village and the clan, leaving him exhausted in both body and mind. Since Kazuna wanted to step forward and try a different approach, then let him try!

While Fugaku had been leading the clan, Kazuna had quietly won over so many people without his knowledge, catching him completely off guard.

Perhaps someone like that, once he took charge of the Uchiha, could truly give both Fugaku and the Hokage a surprise.

"Alright, everyone, begin!"

"Yes!"

The Uchiha Jonin shouted in unison and used the Body Flicker Technique to leave.

Thus, the Uchiha Clan Council came to an end.

Yet the shock it caused within the Uchiha, and even the village, was unimaginable.

There was actually a Mangekyō Sharingan beyond the Three Tomoe Sharingan!

According to reliable information, an Uchiha who awakened the Mangekyō Sharingan would possess Kage Level strength.

Did that not mean the Uchiha Clan now had two Kage Level experts?

That fact alone was enough to thrill the entire Uchiha Clan.

In addition, Kazuna had become the Vice Clan Leader and deputy head of the Security Force. The Security Force's four divisions would also gradually be reorganized into eight!

This represented a reshuffling of the Uchiha's leadership.

Kazuna was now commanding the Uchiha in full.

As for changes to the clan Barrier, hidden sentries, and patrols, the Uchiha did not resist them and were highly cooperative.

This was to protect themselves and the clan. It was not a bad thing for the Uchiha leadership to be more cautious!

Most importantly, Kazuna had produced a large amount of ninjutsu and money.

This was a selfless contribution that would comprehensively increase the Uchiha Clan's strength.

Some Uchiha were already calling for Kazuna to become the Clan Leader directly!

Hokage Building.

The Third Hokage held a pipe between his lips and stared in the direction of the Uchiha, his eyes profound.

He had received news that the Uchiha had convened another clan council!

It was happening too frequently!

Did this indicate they were about to make a move?

"Knock, knock, knock..."

"Creak!"

Accompanied by the sound of a cane, the doors to the Hokage's office were slowly pushed open.

A man with bandages wrapped around half his body and an icy aura radiating from him entered.

"Danzo, what is it?"

The Third Hokage's aged voice sounded.

There were not many people in all of Konohagakure who entered the Hokage's office without knocking, and only one of them carried such a chilling presence!

Danzo said indifferently, "How do you intend to deal with the Uchiha Clan? The frequency of their clan councils has been increasing lately."

The Third Hokage fell silent.

Danzo said coldly, "How long are you going to hesitate? Until they come to kill you?"

"Danzo!" the Third Hokage said in a low voice. "The Uchiha are a shinobi clan of Konohagakure. They are our companions. Without evidence, I will never agree to strike against them."

Beneath Danzo's indifferent words was barely concealed fury. "By the time they act, it will be too late. Evidence? Heh, if you want evidence, I have plenty."

"Danzo, give up those little tricks of yours. The Uchiha possess unimaginable power. If you underestimate them, you will regret it!"

The Third Hokage's expression was solemn.

"Of course I know. You and I both know all too well the Uchiha's sinful power!"

Danzo revealed a terrifying smile.

The Third Hokage's face darkened as he continuously puffed on his pipe.

As time passed, impatience appeared on Danzo's face.

Sarutobi, you've grown old. A mere Uchiha Clan has actually made you hesitate this much.

Evidence?

Was such a thing necessary?

Anyone who posed a danger to the village should be dealt with.

From Madara Uchiha to Nawaki Senju, they were all the same!

You are no longer qualified to sit in the Hokage's seat. Only he, Shimura Danzō, was the man who could lead Konohagakure to the pinnacle of the Shinobi World!

Danzo turned and walked out of the room.

"Danzo!"

Just as the door was about to close, the Third Hokage's low voice rang out.

"Don't act recklessly. Remember, I am the Hokage!"

Danzo's body stiffened. Without expression, he turned and left.