Uchiha roared and charged forward. He didn't call out Uchiha Kō's name, but kept shouting something like, "Hashirama, this time, I won't lose!"
Uchiha was already evenly matched with Senju Hashirama, and now, with the addition of Hashirama Cells, his Susanoo increasingly powerful.
He brandished his long sword with both hands, charging forward as he did so.
Uchiha Kō's face turned pale. "Holy crap, even Uchiha wasn't this crazy in the original story!" Uchiha Kō wanted to have a chat with Otsutsuki Hagoromo.
"Holy crap, this guy's got cheat codes! Can't he take back Indra's Chakra?!" Uchiha Kō swallowed hard. Is this the power of the God of Shinobi, Uchiha?
After the thousand Teuchi of the Top Transformed Buddha were used to strike, Uchiha was unharmed. In contrast, the wrists of the Sage Art: Wood Release: True Several Thousand Hands were all severed. When Uchiha Kō turned around, his heart clenched. Damn it, all the Senju were broken.
Uchiha stood inside Susanoo, panting heavily. He did it! He did it! He could break through this attack!
"Haha!" Uchiha was so excited that tears streamed down his face.
Uchiha Kō cautiously glanced at his grandfather, Izuna gave him a look, signaling him to be quiet.
Uchiha Kō nodded, and listened to the laughter of the oldest among the four Uchiha Laughing Heroes—the old, weak, sick, and disabled. It was, to be honest, quite catchy.
After Uchiha had vented his frustration, he stopped laughing and turned to look at Uchiha Izuna.
"Brother, how are you?" Uchiha Izuna asked with concern.
"It's nothing, it's nothing, Izuna, I just figured some things out and couldn't help but laugh!" Uchiha's eyes were no longer cloudy, but instead revealed a sharp light.
After saying that, he looked at Uchiha Kō, "You used your full strength, didn't you!"
Uchiha Kō nodded. "Great Grandfather is incredibly brave and skilled. I admire you!" After saying that Uchiha Kō cupped his hands in a respectful gesture.
Uchiha shook his head. "At your age, you've already achieved such skill; you're far superior to me in my youth."
"I fought a satisfying battle, Owl. I consider you to have passed the second test." Uchiha's eyes revealed satisfaction as he looked at Uchiha Kō, thinking to himself, "Hashirama, in terms of successor, you are no match for me."
Uchiha Izuna nodded. "Since your elder brother acknowledges your strength, Owl, there's one more test. Will you continue or give up?"
Uchiha Kō's face was serious. He said calmly, "Continue." He was joking. Grandpa would be returning to the clan soon, and the Uchiha Clan's strength would rise to another level. Why not continue?
Uchiha Izuna said solemnly, "This final test is yours: reclaim the position of the Uchiha Clan head."
Just as Uchiha Kō was about to object, Uchiha Izuna raised his hand to stop him. "I know you, Uchiha Kō, don't care about the position of clan leader, but this clan lineage originally belonged to us. If you don't take it back, you'll be unfilial."
Uchiha glanced at Izuna. Uchiha didn't believe him at all. When had Izuna ever cared so much about the position of clan leader? He loved the Uchiha Clan, not the position of clan leader.
In other words, Uchiha Kō's next answer is crucial, but he won't undermine his younger brother; he also wants to see how Uchiha Kō responds.
Two voices echoed in Uchiha Kō's mind. One said, "What's wrong with agreeing to his request and taking back what rightfully belongs to us? Besides, didn't you want Grandpa and Great-Grandpa to return? Now is the perfect opportunity, so quickly agree!"
Another person said, "Uchiha Hirotomo treated you well, confided in you, and was even willing to give you the entire Uchiha's wealth during the battle against Sunagakure. How can you really ask such a clan leader to abdicate?"
"System, what should I choose?" Uchiha Kō was somewhat lost in thought.
The system sighed, "Just follow your heart. No matter what, I'll cover for you."
Uchiha Kō suddenly realized, and he smiled, "Thanks, Commander."
The system snorted and remained silent.
Uchiha Kō snapped out of his Uchiha Izuna Uchiha Izuna, who suddenly smiled. "Owl, state your choice."
Uchiha Kō took a deep breath, took a step back, and then bowed, saying, "Grandpa, although I really want your and Great Grandfather's support and strength, I cannot betray the clan leader who trusts me unconditionally and is willing to put everything on my shoulders."
"Furthermore, we would never instigate a family war over something as trivial as 'it should belong to us.' The family is now on the right track and thriving, so..."
"So you gave up the third stage for the prosperity of the Uchiha Clan?" Uchiha Izuna asked with a smile.
"Yes, I gave up, but the 30% profit is still valid. Consider it my retirement allowance for you two grandfathers. I hope that for the sake of your grandson and this 30% profit, you two grandfathers will not become enemies with Konoha in the future." After saying that, Uchiha Kō took out the Storage Scroll he had prepared and threw it over, then turned to leave.
Whew, having spoken his mind, Uchiha Kō felt refreshed and his thoughts were clear.
"Wait a moment, Owl." Uchiha Izuna's eyes were gentle as he looked at Uchiha Kō, revealing a hint of satisfaction.
"Is there anything else?" Uchiha Kō asked with a smile. Having figured things out, he no longer hesitated. What's mine will always be mine, and what's not mine, there's no use in forcing it.
"Congratulations, you've passed the test." Uchiha smiled. This test was to see what Uchiha Kō's bottom line was. If he were to abandon all principles and turn against those who trusted him in order to bring him and Izuna back, then he would be a beast.
If Owl really does that, then he and Izuna definitely won't go back with him. If he can betray his friends for profit today, won't he betray his family for profit tomorrow?
Uchiha Izuna nodded. "Big brother is right. Faced with enormous profits, no one can guarantee they won't be tempted. At this time, what restrains us is the bottom line of being a decent human being."
"And I believe that under Owl's leadership, the Uchiha can regain its former glory," Uchiha Izuna said with a smile.
"Grandpa, you've agreed to let me return to the clan?" Uchiha Kō asked in surprise.
"Hmm." Uchiha Izuna nodded and smiled, then looked at his older brother Uchiha Madara.
Uchiha hesitated for a moment, then sighed, "I can go back, but don't make too much of a commotion. When you get old, you just like peace and quiet."
Uchiha Kō nodded quickly, "Don't worry, Great Grandfather, I'll just tell a few high-ranking officials, elders, and the old folks from the Warring States Period."
Uchiha nodded, and then the three of them walked towards Konoha. At this time, Uchiha and Uchiha Izuna no longer used the Transformation Technique, but walked towards the village in their original appearances.
Uchiha thought for a moment, "In this era, there probably aren't many people who can remember what he looks like."