Hidden Cloud's Tragedy, Hidden Mist Stirs, Konoha Is Shocked / Itachi's Correction Mission, The Hidden Mist Attacks

Mo's expression remained calm as he lightly uttered two words.

"Stay alive."

"Stay alive?"

"Why? We're obviously so strong!"

"Yeah! Clan Head, our opponents are just a bunch of Kirigakure ninja. We won't lose..."

The clan members all revealed puzzled expressions and immediately began discussing among themselves.

Mo spoke expressionlessly.

"Listen. This is Hidden Leaf's war. It has nothing to do with the Uchiha Clan. No matter how great the Uchiha Clan's contributions are, we will never receive the treatment we deserve. No matter what price the Uchiha Clan pays, Hidden Leaf will not care."

The moment he spoke, the surroundings fell silent.

"So even if the war is lost and Hidden Leaf is invaded, it does not matter. As long as the Uchiha Clan's strength remains intact, the Uchiha Clan has not lost. Your lives—every clan member's life—are more valuable in this war than those worthless trash."

When his words fell, the people below exchanged looks. It was not that they were dissatisfied with Mo because of Hidden Leaf; they were simply confused.

After all, the Uchiha Clan had just been cheated by Hidden Leaf's higher-ups, and many people still held a grudge over it, especially those who had participated in the Battle of Kikyo Pass. Mo's current attitude happened to strike right at their hearts.

"But Clan Head, what benefit do we gain from doing this?" Uchiha Yakumi asked with a frown, deeply perplexed.

"If the war goes badly, the Third Hokage might even use the opportunity to turn around and bite the Uchiha Clan!"

Mo waved his hand, his expression still calm.

"It does not matter. Our battlefield is elsewhere. Once the reinforcements arrive and the war stabilizes, you will understand."

"Before that, I need you to protect your own lives on the battlefield for the Uchiha