Uchiha Gōka Takes Action

Uchiha Fugaku, Baru, and Naka stared solemnly and warily at Uchiha Gōka as he slowly approached.

Uchiha Gōka strolled up to the three of them as if taking a leisurely walk.

After briefly sweeping his gaze over them, he could tell that the three seemed determined to oppose him.

Uchiha Gōka slowly spoke:

"I'll repeat this one more time."

"At yesterday's election assembly, I emerged victorious. Starting today, I am the new clan head!"

"I will lead you in restoring the Uchiha Clan's prestige in the ninja world!"

"The entire Uchiha Clan must obey my will!"

"Now, I demand that the three of you hand over all personnel matters and resources of the Uchiha Clan to Tsunade."

This was both a warning and another chance for the three of them.

In truth, Uchiha Gōka did not really want to deal with them.

If they obediently handed over their power after this warning, Uchiha Gōka would let bygones be bygones.

Uchiha Baru and Naka seemed unconcerned by Uchiha Gōka's warning. Their expressions even carried a trace of disdain.

However, after hearing Uchiha Gōka's warning, Uchiha Fugaku's gaze became increasingly grave.

Baru and Naka might not have truly grasped the terror of Uchiha Gōka's Nine-Tomoe Mangekyō Sharingan.

But Uchiha Fugaku had personally experienced the devastating damage that the Tsukuyomi illusion world had inflicted upon both his body and mind.

After a moment, Uchiha Fugaku, Baru, and Naka remained silent.

Uchiha Baru even turned his head away, as though he could not be bothered to acknowledge Uchiha Gōka.

Looking at the three men, whose faces were filled with hostility and contempt, Uchiha Gōka seemed to have made up his mind.

He shifted a few steps and walked toward Uchiha Baru.

From the corner of his eye, Uchiha Baru saw Uchiha Gōka approaching. He turned to look at him...

The moment he turned around, a pair of scarlet eyes entered Uchiha Baru's field of vision—the Nine-Tomoe Mangekyō Sharingan!

Within the Nine-Tomoe Mangekyō Sharingan, nine tomoe spun.

The instant Uchiha Baru saw the scarlet Nine-Tomoe Mangekyō Sharingan, he was struck by Kotoamatsukami.

[Kotoamatsukami—It can directly invade the target's mind without being detected, permanently and completely altering their will. This technique is the "Eye That Controls Will," turning everyone the caster sees into his puppet.]

Uchiha Gōka possessed a god-tier physique and astonishing talent for comprehension.

Not only had he comprehended Kotoamatsukami, but he had also overcome its flaw of having an excessively long cooldown.

In an instant.

Uchiha Gōka directly invaded Uchiha Baru's mind, permanently and completely altering his will.

At the same time, the instant the Nine-Tomoe Mangekyō Sharingan opened, an inexplicable and terrifying aura swiftly spread throughout the clan head's office.

Feeling the dreadful aura inside the office, everyone around them felt their hairs stand on end, their bodies trembling involuntarily!

After seeing that pair of scarlet Nine-Tomoe Mangekyō Sharingan, an even greater sense of fear rose in their hearts, and their expressions became exceedingly grave...

At that moment, Uchiha Baru had already turned back around and was staring blankly at Uchiha Gōka.

A moment later!

Uchiha Baru suddenly dropped to one knee and respectfully said to Uchiha Gōka:

"Uchiha Baru will obey the clan head's every command!"

"Mm, get up."

Only after hearing Uchiha Gōka's order did Uchiha Baru slowly rise to his feet and consciously take his place behind him.

Everyone in the clan head's office was stunned by what had just happened.

Uchiha Setsuna's sinister face tightened as he furrowed his brow, racking his brains in thought:

"What exactly happened?"

"Baru is as stubborn as a mule. No one can tame him."

"Why did that stubborn mule suddenly kneel before Karmic Fire and obey his orders?"

Uchiha Yashiro, Inabi, and the others all frowned, their faces filled with disbelief. "Why did Uchiha Baru suddenly seem like a completely different person?"

"Why was he suddenly so respectful toward the clan head?"

The elderly Great Elder stared gravely at Uchiha Gōka's scarlet eyes:

"Could the problem lie in the clan head's eyes?"

"How exactly did those Mangekyō Sharingan control Baru?"

"What a terrifying pair of Mangekyō Sharingan!"

The most shocked of all were Uchiha Fugaku and Uchiha Naka, both of whom were horrified.

Uchiha Baru had been utterly loyal to Uchiha Fugaku. He could be called Fugaku's staunchest ally.

Why had he switched sides in the blink of an eye and taken Uchiha Gōka's side?

Uchiha Naka fixed his gaze on Uchiha Baru as if questioning him:

"Baru, you switched sides way too quickly."

"How did you turn into a chameleon and change your face in an instant?"

"What exactly happened just now???"

No matter how hard Naka thought, he could not figure out why Baru had suddenly obeyed Uchiha Gōka's orders.

Uchiha Fugaku's expression was ugly. His gaze was grave as he cautiously watched Uchiha Gōka and let out a deep breath:

"Phew...!"

"Why did Baru suddenly betray me?"

"With Baru's personality, he would never do something like this!"

"The problem must lie in those scarlet Mangekyō Sharingan."

Thinking of the Tsukuyomi genjutsu he had suffered during the previous clan head election, as well as Baru's sudden betrayal this time, Uchiha Fugaku could not help but shudder.

At that moment, Uchiha Fugaku felt extremely heavy-hearted:

"Baru has completely betrayed me."

"How will Uchiha Gōka deal with me next?"

"How will this situation develop?"

As Uchiha Fugaku thought about it, he inexplicably began to feel a trace of fear...

Before anyone could react.

Uchiha Gōka shifted his feet and had already slowly arrived before Uchiha Naka.

Looking at those scarlet eyes, Uchiha Naka was horrified. A wave of terror swept through his entire body, making him tremble uncontrollably:

"What does this guy want..."

Suddenly, a terrifying thought flashed through Uchiha Naka's mind.

Naka immediately became restless with anxiety:

"Am I... going to become like Baru in a moment...?!"

The instant that thought arose in Naka's mind.

The nine tomoe of the Nine-Tomoe Mangekyō Sharingan began to spin, and an irresistible force directly entered Uchiha Naka's mind.

Kotoamatsukami!

Uchiha Naka's pupils dilated as his mind was invaded...

Uchiha Gōka directly invaded Uchiha Naka's mind, permanently and completely altering Naka's will.

A moment later.

The hostile and uneasy expression on Uchiha Naka's face vanished instantly.

It was replaced by complete submission.

Under everyone's disbelieving gazes.

Uchiha Naka also dropped to one knee before Uchiha Gōka and respectfully said:

"Uchiha Naka will obey the clan head's every command!"

"Mm, get up."

After hearing Uchiha Gōka's order.

Uchiha Naka slowly rose to his feet and consciously took his place behind Uchiha Gōka.

Seeing the scene before them, everyone in the clan head's office was utterly shocked and bewildered.