You will support me, right?

Amidst the wreckage, Uchiha Nan kicked aside charred branches, wiping blood from his hands with a torn piece of cloth.

The blood was Kagami Uchiha's, and the cloth was ripped from Kagami Uchiha's own clothes.

This blood is a bit hard to wipe off.

Just as Uchiha Nan was about to complain, he saw a line of Uchiha clansmen standing not far away, clearly drawn by the commotion of the fight.

Seeing this, Uchiha Nan made no attempt to hide anything. He walked straight towards them, a smile blooming on his face as he greeted them enthusiastically.

The first rays of dawn fell upon Uchiha Nan's face. His delicate features still held a youthful innocence, and Uchiha Nan was confident his smile was perfect right now.

It was just a pity that Uchiha Nan had only focused on wiping the blood from his hands and forgotten about his face.

His sunny smile was marred by flecks of blood, making it look particularly bizarre and leaving the assembled Uchiha bewildered by his enthusiasm.

What kind of decent person smiles like that!

"Just now, Kagami Uchiha was incited by Hiruzen Sarutobi, and he actually came to ambush me. Fortunately, I discovered him in time, and he's been subdued!"

Uchiha Nan casually fabricated an excuse, dumping another load of blame onto Kagami Uchiha. After all, Kagami Uchiha was used to carrying burdens.

"What, you don't believe me?"

Uchiha Nan grinned, resting his hand on his still-dripping ninja sword and looking at the Uchiha before him. Seeing their lack of reaction, he asked solicitously.

"We believe you!"

"We have to believe you. How could we not believe what our captain says?"

"Kagami Uchiha is practically a traitor!!"

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The Uchiha quickly nodded, repeatedly affirming their belief, some even shouting curses at Kagami Uchiha.

"Inabi, Tekka, you're here too. Inabi, go carry Kagami Uchiha to the clan's medical ninja. Don't let him die at my doorstep."

"It's quite unlucky."

Uchiha Nan noticed the Uchiha brothers Inabi and Tekka were also watching the spectacle. He decided to have Inabi take Kagami Uchiha for treatment.

Uchiha Nan's medical ninjutsu was mediocre. If it took too long, Uchiha Nan feared Kagami Uchiha might actually die.

"Oh, oh, understood."

Uchiha Inabi, hearing Uchiha Nan's command, hurried over to Kagami Uchiha, who was not far away.

Seeing Kagami Uchiha's injuries, Uchiha Inabi couldn't help but gasp. A large wound was clearly visible on Kagami's stomach, crudely stitched with black thread. The handiwork was terrible, and intestines could still be faintly seen. The bleeding had at least been temporarily stopped.

Kagami Uchiha was barely breathing, and without immediate treatment, he would truly die here.

Uchiha Inabi swallowed, recalling Uchiha Nan's smile from earlier. It felt so unfamiliar, as if he was meeting Uchiha Nan for the first time.

He decided he'd have to be quieter around the captain from now on. Inabi shivered, daring not to think about it further.

Uchiha Inabi gently lifted Kagami Uchiha, careful not to use too much force for fear of causing more bleeding. He quickly hurried towards the clan's medical ninja.

The remaining Uchiha watched Kagami Uchiha's near-death state, then turned back to Uchiha Nan. Uchiha Nan still wore that familiar smile.

Fear!

Awe!

Various emotions intertwined in the eyes of the Uchiha. They wanted to leave, but Uchiha Nan hadn't spoken, so they dared not move a muscle.

"Tekka, send someone to inform Clan Head and the clan elders that I will be convening a clan meeting. All Uchiha ninja must attend."

"Now that Konoha's Hokage is dead, the Uchiha are on the verge of a new opportunity. Perhaps this time, the Uchiha can produce a Hokage."

"I don't think this Clan Head is capable of seizing this opportunity. Perhaps we need someone who can."

"I will lead the Uchiha to usher in a new era. A Konoha that belongs to the Uchiha will be created."

As soon as Uchiha Nan finished speaking, the Uchiha's expressions changed drastically. They knew exactly what Uchiha Nan meant.

Uchiha Nan intended to overthrow Uchiha Tomita and become the new Clan Head of the Uchiha!

Unfamiliar, so unfamiliar!

The Uchiha Nan before them was a completely different person from the one they remembered. His tone was domineering, his ambition palpable, a clear hawk-like demeanor.

"Lord Uchiha Nan, I support you!"

An Uchiha shouted fanatically. Uchiha Nan recognized him; he was from the same batch that went to war, his name was Uchiha Yota.

They weren't in the same squad, but they had fought side-by-side.

Uchiha Yota cheered. Back on the battlefield, Uchiha Nan had charged into enemy ranks alone, his ninja sword a blur of blue light and blood, cutting down Chunin and Genin like vegetables.

At that time, Uchiha Yota had admired Uchiha Nan. A true Uchiha should be as powerful as Uchiha Nan.

It was just a pity that Uchiha Nan hadn't shown much ambition then, only appearing eager to throw himself into danger for Konoha. Uchiha Yota had felt it was a great regret.

Now, Uchiha Yota was ecstatic. His idol was finally stepping up to lead. To hell with Uchiha Tomita, he didn't have the guts to be Konoha's Hokage.

To Uchiha Yota, Uchiha Tomita's actions, which had maintained the balance between the Uchiha and the Hokage, were the acts of a coward.

A prime candidate for the hawk faction!

Uchiha Nan looked at Uchiha Yota's appearance and marveled inwardly. This young man had a bright future.

When Tobirama Senju was alive, one had to know when to back down. Now that he was dead, it was time to be ruthless and adopt a hawkish stance!

"Captain! I support you too!"

Uchiha Tekka quickly followed suit. He was a staunch supporter of Uchiha Nan. Uchiha Nan had saved his brother's life, and out of gratitude, Uchiha Tekka would support him no matter what.

Uchiha Tekka's mind raced, recalling Uchiha Nan's actions from the previous day.

He had received the news of Tobirama Senju's death in front of everyone in Konoha and reacted so swiftly, bypassing the Clan Head Fukuda's orders. It was hard not to speculate.

The former captain's demeanor was becoming increasingly unfamiliar.

Could it be? Was the captain's previous act all an act?

Was the captain a hawk from childhood?

Hiss... Uchiha Tekka couldn't help but gasp. Could someone wear a mask like that from childhood until now?

Was that even human?

Uchiha Tekka felt his guess was too outlandish, but his intuition told him that the current Uchiha Nan was the real one.

"Captain, I support you too!!"

Another Uchiha stepped forward, one who had fought alongside Uchiha Nan on the battlefield.

With two or three Uchihas taking the lead, the rest could only follow suit. That's just how people were, and the Uchihas were no exception. Moreover, making Uchiha Nan the Clan Head wasn't an unacceptable outcome.

He possessed great strength, outstanding achievements, and a handsome face!