Clan Gathering

In an empty training ground, Uchiha Amada quickly formed hand seals and shouted in a low voice:

"Lightning Style: Thunder Wave!"

In an instant, a bolt of blue lightning erupted from his palms, like a nimble lightning snake, darting straight toward a small tree ahead.

The moment the lightning struck the trunk, wood chips flew everywhere, leaving a charred mark on the bark.

Uchiha Amada lowered his hands, carefully observing the effects of the Lightning Style:

Although the power isn't overwhelming, the execution speed is fast, and the applications are flexible and diverse; speed and versatility are often more important than raw destructive power.

This "Thunder Wave" ninjutsu was something he had learned within Root.

Since he had already joined Danzo's system, there was no need to be polite about enjoying the benefits.

Uchiha Amada naturally wouldn't let any opportunity to improve himself slip by.

He hadn't chosen those high-power Lightning Style ninjutsu that consumed too much chakra, opting instead for simple and practical techniques.

Although "Thunder Wave" had limited power, it possessed a very practical feature—it could imbue weapons with Lightning Style, granting them lightning-based effects.

For Uchiha Amada, who excelled in close-quarters combat, this was undoubtedly a tremendous boost.

Whether it was a katana or a shuriken, once imbued with Lightning Style, their attack power would increase significantly, even capable of paralyzing enemies.

Uchiha Amada remembered that Kakashi seemed to have used this technique before.

He formed the seals again, and the Thunder Wave flowed into the katana on the ground.

The blade was instantly wrapped in blue lightning, emitting a "crackle" sound.

Uchiha Amada swung the katana, and the tree trunk was easily severed, with charred marks remaining at the cut.

"As expected, the power of a weapon imbued with Lightning Style has increased quite a bit."

Uchiha Amada nodded with satisfaction.

The strength of a ninjutsu does not depend entirely on its power, but on how it is integrated into one's own combat style.

"Next, it's all about constant practice to integrate 'Thunder Wave' into my combat system."

Uchiha Amada muttered to himself, his eyes flashing with a confident light.

On the training ground, Uchiha Amada practiced "Thunder Wave" over and over again until his chakra was nearly exhausted, only then stopping to rest.

Although his body was somewhat weary, his heart was filled with a sense of satisfaction.

A few nights later, the Uchiha clan held a clan meeting.

According to clan rules, every Uchiha ninja, regardless of age, was required to attend.

By the time Uchiha Amada arrived at the Uchiha compound, the courtyard was already bustling with people, with clansmen gathered in small groups, whispering to one another.

Obito saw him and nodded in greeting.

Uchiha Amada scanned the area, his gaze suddenly lingering on a small figure.

It was a child who looked only a few years old, standing in the crowd and appearing somewhat out of place.

Uchiha Amada was surprised and couldn't help but walk over, smiling as he greeted him:

"Hello, I'm Uchiha Amada. Are you here to attend the clan meeting too?"

The child looked up, his face showing a hint of nervousness, but his eyes were remarkably clear.

He nodded, his voice young yet earnest:

"Yes, this is my first time attending a clan meeting, so I'm a bit nervous. My name is Uchiha Shisui, I'm 5 years old. Hello, senior."

Upon hearing the name, Uchiha Amada understood.

So it was him.

He had heard that the Uchiha clan had produced a genius no less talented than Kakashi named Uchiha Shisui; he had finally met him today.

"Becoming a ninja at 5 years old, you really are a genius, Shisui."

Uchiha Amada praised him sincerely.

Shisui felt a bit embarrassed by the compliment, his cheeks flushing slightly:

"You flatter me, senior. I still have a long way to go."

Uchiha Amada smiled and crouched down to look Shisui in the eye:

"No need to be modest, your talent is obvious. However, the clan meeting might be a bit dull; if you get bored, feel free to come find me to chat."

Shisui nodded, a flicker of gratitude in his eyes:

"Thank you, senior."

After the clan meeting officially began, the old clan head slowly stepped onto the stage, looked around at the assembled clansmen, and then announced:

"Fellow clansmen, today I wish to announce an important matter. I am advanced in years and have decided to abdicate, passing the position of clan head to a young and promising ninja."

As soon as these words fell, the clansmen below began to whisper amongst themselves.

The old clan head waved his hand to signal for silence, then continued:

"From this point forward, Uchiha Fugaku shall succeed as the clan head. I believe that under his leadership, the Uchiha clan will usher in a new era of glory."

Following the old clan head's introduction, a young ninja stepped onto the stage.

His every gesture exuded a sense of authority.

Amada watched Uchiha Fugaku on the stage, pondering to himself:

This man must be the father of Uchiha Sasuke.

Uchiha Fugaku stood at the front, his gaze sweeping over every clansman present, before he spoke in a steady, powerful voice:

"Fellow clansmen, the Uchiha clan was once the pride of Konoha. Our ancestor, Uchiha Madara, made monumental contributions to the founding of the village. However, as time has passed, the glory of the Uchiha has gradually faded. Today, I stand here not only to inherit the responsibilities of the clan head but to lead the Uchiha clan in reclaiming our former brilliance!"

His words were resonant and forceful, instantly igniting the passion of the clansmen.

The Uchiha clansmen below began to shout in unison:

"Restore our glory! Restore our glory!"

Fugaku raised his hand to signal for quiet, then continued:

"To achieve this goal, we must strive for greater power and status. I have decided to run with all my might for the position of Fourth Hokage! Only by becoming Hokage can we truly lead the Uchiha clan toward glory!"

As soon as his voice faded, the clansmen below erupted once more.

A fanatical atmosphere spread through the crowd; everyone waved their arms, shouting:

"Clan Head Fugaku! Clan Head Fugaku!"

Amada stood in the crowd, watching the fanatical appearance of the clansmen around him, yet he felt a trace of unease in his heart.

He knew that the conflict between the Uchiha clan and the upper echelons of Konoha had long since become apparent.

Fugaku's declaration would undoubtedly put a certain person on high alert.

However, he also understood that in such a setting, he could not show any signs of being different.

To avoid appearing out of place, Amada also raised his hand, feigning a fanatical expression, and joined the clansmen in shouting:

"Clan Head Fugaku!"

Then, Clan Head Uchiha Fugaku began to discuss clan affairs and future plans with a solemn expression.

Although Amada listened, his thoughts drifted from time to time toward Shisui.

He saw Shisui standing in the corner; despite his young age, his expression was extremely focused, clearly very interested in the content of the clan meeting.

Truly an extraordinary child.

Amada sighed inwardly.

After the clan meeting ended, before Amada could even reach home, he was blocked by a Root ninja.

The other party's expression was cold, his tone brief and direct:

"Lord Danzo wants to see you."

Inside the secret base of Root, Danzo stared gloomily at Amada as he walked in.

"How was the clan meeting?"

Amada did not hesitate and reported the contents of the meeting to Danzo in full detail.

In truth, even if he did not report it, with the performance of those fanatics in the Uchiha clan, there would be no secrets left anyway.

"Uchiha Fugaku wants to be the Fourth Hokage?"

After hearing the report, Danzo let out a cold laugh, his tone filled with disdain.

"Hmph! The naturally evil Uchiha clan—as long as I, Danzo, am here, them wanting to be Hokage is nothing but a pipe dream!"