The Uchiha Clan Head Election Begins!

The explosion Uchiha Gōka caused in Konoha's back mountains not only shook Konoha's upper ranks.

Konoha Village's ANBU and Root were both investigating the incident.

Moreover, word of it spread among Konoha Village's civilians.

Countless jonin, ninja, and genin made special trips to Konoha's back mountains to inspect the damage to the forest.

When they arrived at the scene and saw vast stretches of trees toppled in every direction as though swept away by decay,

Several distant hills had been blasted flat...

Everyone was dumbstruck.

Orochimaru's expression was one of astonishment. "What kind of power is this?"

Kato Dan said, "Such a large section of Konoha's back-mountain forest was destroyed. I wonder who in the village could have done this?"

Hatake Sakumo said, "I can't think of any ninja in the village capable of using a ninjutsu like this."

Yūhi Shinku said, "Could someone from outside the village have done it?"

Gekkō Hayate's father—Gekkō Yoru—said, "Could Konoha Village have been infiltrated?"

Sarutobi Asuma's older brother—Sarutobi Shinnosuke—said, "Hmm... that's very possible."

Mitarashi Anko's uncle—Mitarashi Zixiao—said, "I saw many more ninja on the streets today. It seems Lord Hokage is thoroughly investigating this matter."

The Second Hokage Senju Tobirama's grandson—Senju Chengshui—said, "Whoever can use such ninjutsu must be a genius of the ninja world."

Everyone was extremely curious about the person who had destroyed such a large section of Konoha's back-mountain forest.

After hearing the explosion from Konoha's back mountains and the villagers' discussions, Tsunade also rushed over.

However, when Tsunade saw the scene before her and the abandoned training ground near the damaged forest,

She immediately thought of Uchiha Gōka. This is the abandoned training ground where Karmic Fire awakened his Mangekyō Sharingan.

"Could Karmic Fire have been responsible for what happened in Konoha's back mountains?"

Without lingering any longer in Konoha's back mountains, Tsunade turned and sped toward Uchiha Gōka's home...

Before long, Tsunade arrived at Uchiha Gōka's doorstep.

Knock! Knock! Knock!

After knocking, Tsunade found that no one came to answer the door.

"Hmm, could Uchiha Gōka not be home?"

Tsunade decided to go inside Uchiha Gōka's house and take a look.

With a leap, she entered Uchiha Gōka's elegant courtyard.

After entering the house, she found Uchiha Gōka fast asleep in bed.

Seeing Uchiha Gōka sleeping without anything covering him, Tsunade's cheeks immediately turned crimson.

Embarrassed, Tsunade covered Uchiha Gōka with a blanket.

At that moment, feeling the blanket cover him, Uchiha Gōka sensed something even in his sleep.

He suddenly woke up and opened his eyes to see Tsunade.

"Mm... why are you here so early in the morning?"

"It's almost noon already. Why are you still not up?"

"Huh? I slept until noon?!"

"Tell me, were you responsible for what happened in Konoha's back mountains last night?"

Upon hearing Tsunade's words, Uchiha Gōka's brow twitched and his heart skipped a beat. How did Tsunade find out about the forest in Konoha's back mountains so quickly?

Uchiha Gōka nodded lightly. "In the middle of last night, my eyes stabilized in the 'Nine-Tomoe Sharingan' form."

"I gained a powerful ocular technique and went to Konoha's back mountains to test it out."

"But I didn't expect the commotion to be a little big."

Tsunade stared at him blankly. "A little big?"

"You burned down a huge stretch of forest, and several hilltops were blasted flat!"

"Even Konoha Hokage Rock was nearly shattered by your ninjutsu."

Uchiha Gōka asked doubtfully, "Huh? How did you find out about the destruction of the back-mountain forest so quickly?"

Tsunade looked utterly lifeless. "You caused such a huge commotion."

"It wasn't just me. The entire Konoha Village knows about it."

"Everyone in the village is talking about it right now."

"Konoha's upper ranks have dispatched ANBU and Root to thoroughly investigate this matter."

"They just don't know yet that you did it."

Hearing that they did not know he was responsible, Uchiha Gōka let out a slight sigh of relief.

As the two spoke,

Knock! Knock! Knock!...

Suddenly, someone knocked at the door...

Uchiha Gōka was somewhat surprised. "Who could be knocking at the door?!"

Seeing Uchiha Gōka barely clothed, Tsunade looked helpless. "I'd better answer it!"

The door to the courtyard house opened.

The person who entered Tsunade's sight was—Uchiha Setsuna.

The two stared at each other, both startled.

"Huh! Why is it you?"

"I should be more surprised! Why is a woman like you in Karmic Fire's house?!"

Uchiha Setsuna seemed somewhat displeased.

Tsunade's face reddened from Uchiha Setsuna's words.

Ignoring Tsunade, Uchiha Setsuna excitedly headed straight inside.

Seeing Uchiha Gōka still lying in bed, Uchiha Setsuna's expression darkened.

"Karmic Fire! What time do you think it is?!"

"Why are you still sleeping here?!"

Uchiha Gōka was somewhat baffled...

"Today is the day of the clan head election!"

"The election has already begun!"

"If you don't go now, Uchiha Fugaku will become clan head!"

After hearing Uchiha Setsuna's words, Uchiha Ruoshui's heart trembled, and he said with some self-reproach:

"Huh! I overslept!"

"Come on! Let's hurry to the election site!"

After going to the election site and seeing that Uchiha Gōka had yet to arrive, Uchiha Setsuna had personally come to call him.

The reason Uchiha Gōka held such an important place in Uchiha Setsuna's heart

Was that Uchiha Setsuna was no match for Uchiha Fugaku.

At the same time, after spending time together day and night, Uchiha Setsuna had inadvertently discovered that Uchiha Gōka was not truly an ordinary civilian, but someone who hid himself very deeply.

More importantly, Uchiha Gōka and Uchiha Setsuna shared the same goal—to prevent Uchiha Fugaku from being elected clan head.

Therefore, as a hawk pushed aside by Uchiha Fugaku, Uchiha Setsuna placed his hopes of preventing Uchiha Fugaku's election on Uchiha Gōka.

Although even placing his hopes on Uchiha Gōka might ultimately fail to stop Uchiha Fugaku from becoming clan head,

Uchiha Setsuna, having reached the end of the road, had no other options.

Very soon, under Uchiha Setsuna's urging, Uchiha Gōka got dressed.

Uchiha Gōka and Tsunade followed Uchiha Setsuna as the three hurried together toward the site of the "Uchiha Clan Head" election.

At a neat training ground in Konoha's back mountains,

Uchiha Fugaku stood at the center of the training ground.

Members of the Uchiha Clan densely surrounded him.

Besides the Uchiha Clan, members of the Yuanfei Clan, Shimura Clan, Hyūga Clan, Akimichi Clan, Nara Clan, Aburame Clan, Yamanaka Clan, and others were also present.

In a conspicuous spot beside the training ground sat four elderly people.

Besides the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi,

There were also Danzo Shimura, Koharu Utatane, and Homura Mitokado, Konoha's three administrative elders.

In addition, countless jonin, chunin, genin, and even civilians from Konoha Village had come to watch the excitement.