Today, I Donned the Imperial Robes

When Uchiha Yang woke up at noon, he saw his little maid, Xia Lian, grinning at him from ear to ear.

"What's going on? Is today some kind of special occasion?"

Uchiha Yang still hadn't realized how serious things were. He lazily stretched.

"Congratulations, Master! You're the first person in the history of the clan to become Uchiha Clan Head despite being an ordinary person."

Xia Lian led the other maids, including Uzumaki Mito, as they knelt before Uchiha Yang and offered their congratulations, beaming with joy.

"Huh?" A question mark seemed to pop up over Uchiha Yang's head.

I only agreed yesterday, and they couldn't wait until today to dump it on me?

For some reason, I felt like I'd been handed a hot potato.

[Brain: Congratulations, Master, on taking charge of the Uchiha Clan. You'll unite the world and establish an Order World of your own.]

[Sharingan: Congratulations, Master, on taking charge of the Uchiha Clan. You're sure to unite the world and establish an Order World of your own.]

[Hand: Can I take that back and let me say it instead?]

[Leg: +1]

[Mouth: If you can talk, say more. Congratulations, Master, on taking a huge step toward your goal.]

[Shadow: Does this mean I can handle clan affairs from today onward? I can't wait!]

[Keep it low-key. Look at me—I became Clan Head without even trying. If I actually put in the effort, what would be left for you? So you'd better work harder if you want to keep up with me.]

With all of them singing his praises, Uchiha Yang's lips curled into a smile. He put on quite a show right then and there.

After his maids had helped him wash up, he saw Uchiha Izuna push open the door and stride in, grinning from ear to ear.

"Clan Head, why are you still here? Everyone's waiting at the Ancestral Shrine for you to take over!"

Uchiha Izuna was practically beaming. He grabbed Uchiha Yang by the arm and pulled him outside.

"Why do I feel like you and your big brother just pulled one over on me? I only agreed yesterday. Was there really a need to hand over the position today?"

As he spoke, Uchiha Yang seemed to realize something. He stared at Izuna with wide eyes.

"You and your big brother weren't worried I'd change my mind afterward, were you?"

"Do I look like the kind of person who'd do that?"

Uchiha Yang grumbled at Izuna the whole way there.

"Hehe, Cousin, go on in."

Uchiha Izuna didn't mind at all. He was grinning so widely his mouth nearly split. Once his cousin went inside, the Clan Head succession ceremony would be settled.

Uchiha Yang was pushed into the Ancestral Shrine, where the clan members' gazes fixed on him one after another. At the very front, Uchiha Madara walked toward him, holding out the Uchiwa Fan.

"Since I became Clan Head, I haven't accomplished much. You, on the other hand, Uchiha Yang, have repeatedly proposed plans that could greatly advance the clan."

"I've spent this time reflecting on what use I really am in this position. In the end, I realized I'm no use at all. In fact, I might even be holding back my own growth in strength."

"By contrast, you, Uchiha Yang—you're my cousin, and your intelligence far surpasses that of every clan member. There's no one outside the clan who can match you, either."

"You'll lead the clan, and I'll be the blade in your hand. Tell me who to cut down, and I'll do it. You're the Clan Head, and I trust you. Izuna trusts you, too. I believe the elders and everyone else will come to trust you as well."

"Though you don't have strength of your own, you're never short of powerful people to protect you. The Nine-Tails is always by your side, and Izuna and I will have your back."

"Yang, I trust my judgment. This will surely be the best decision ever made."

By then, Uchiha Madara had reached Uchiha Yang. He looked him straight in the eye and held out the Uchiwa Fan, the symbol of the Clan Head's authority.

"Take my place. Become our Clan Head and lead the entire clan toward the Order World you spoke of."

"I'm looking forward to the coming of that Order World. It will surely be a far better world than the village Senju Hashirama talks about."

Uchiha Yang stared at the fan in silence. He truly hadn't expected Uchiha Madara to say something so heartfelt.

Everyone present was a senior member of the Uchiha Clan, and they were deeply moved by his words.

The ordinary clan members watching from outside had red-rimmed eyes, clearly touched by Madara's sincerity as well.

[Brain: Is Master crying? His eyes are red.]

[Sharingan: I can confirm some dust got in there. Please, you have to believe me.]

[What nonsense. I'd never be moved to tears—that's ridiculous. The Sharingan is right. It's just dust.]

Uchiha Yang took a deep breath and accepted the Uchiwa Fan from Uchiha Madara.

The moment Uchiha Madara saw him take the fan, he dropped to one knee and shouted, "I, Uchiha Madara, pay my respects to the Clan Head!"

"I, Uchiha Izuna, pay my respects to the Clan Head!"

Uchiha Izuna knelt on one knee right after him and shouted the words aloud.

Seeing that the succession ceremony was all but settled, the Great Elder, Uchiha Sei, hesitated no longer. He knelt on one knee and accepted Uchiha Yang as his Clan Head.

Uchiha Rei, Uchiha Fu, and Uchiha Shi, the other three elders, knelt in turn, accepting Uchiha Yang as their Clan Head.

"We pay our respects to the Clan Head!"

"We pay our respects to the Clan Head!"

The rest of the clan followed, kneeling one after another and loudly welcoming the most extraordinary Clan Head in their history.

"Long live the Clan Head!"

The ordinary clan members outside the Ancestral Shrine joined in the cheers.

They believed that someone accepted by every one of the clan's strongest members would surely lead them into a brand-new era.

Uchiha Yang felt his blood surge. His eyes shone with a light unlike any he'd ever shown before. Without saying a word, he raised the Uchiwa Fan before them all.

At that moment, I was crowned with the imperial robes. You lot have made things so hard for me!

"I have only one thing to say: those who trust me will never be disappointed."

At that moment, he became the Clan Head of the Uchiha Clan. The Uchiha Clan of this era couldn't be compared to the Uchiha Clan of the Konoha era.

[Brain: Master looks so imposing! What a presence!]

[Sharingan: I feel like something's about to emerge—ah, it's the Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan! Damn, I've been training for so long and it never appeared, but the moment Master became Clan Head, I got so excited it appeared?]

[Hand: Congratulations to Master and the Sharingan. Double cause for celebration.]

[Shadow: Congratulations! Master is now the greatest person of the Warring States period. And I can start handling clan affairs today, hehe.]

The other Five Great Attributes congratulated their master on becoming Clan Head.

"Everyone, rise."

Uchiha Yang didn't have time to pay attention to them just yet. He looked down at Uchiha Madara and Uchiha Izuna, who were still kneeling before him.

Uchiha Madara and Uchiha Izuna exchanged smiles, then rose with Uchiha Yang's help.

"I'm handing the fan back to you. I have no use for it, and I'm sure you're better at wielding it than I am."

Uchiha Yang still handed the Uchiwa Fan back to Uchiha Madara, then turned to the others. "Everyone, rise."

"As you command, Clan Head."

Only then did Uchiha Sei and the others respectfully get to their feet.