Amid a grim, chilling atmosphere, Uchiha Inabi stood tall on high ground, his eyes blazing with fierce fire and unwavering resolve.
He raised an arm and shouted, "Assemble! Assemble!" His voice exploded through the air like thunder, carrying boundless authority and power.
The Uchiha clansmen below raised their heads at this commanding call, their eyes fixed tightly on Uchiha Inabi.
"Clan Head, we've been unable to wait any longer!" an Uchiha clansman shouted.
"Let Kumogakure taste our might!" another clansman echoed.
Their eyes likewise gleamed with fighting spirit and hot-blooded passion, like flames that had been ignited.
Uchiha Inabi's face was stern as he passionately addressed the Uchiha clansmen below. "Now is the time to display the strength of the Uchiha Clan! We will declare war on the Land of Lightning!
The Land of Lightning has provoked and oppressed us for far too long. We can no longer sit still and wait for death.
We will use our Sharingan, use our strength, and let the Land of Lightning know how formidable the Uchiha Clan is!
Make them pay a terrible price for what they have done!" His words echoed through the air, stirring the will to fight within every Uchiha clansman.
Uchiha Ying wore a grave expression as he strode resolutely into the Hokage Office.
He gently pushed open the door and saw Tobirama Senju sitting at his desk, intently reading the documents in his hands.
Uchiha Ying lowered his head slightly and said respectfully, "Teacher Tobirama, the situation is dire now.
For some unknown reason, Kumogakure has openly provoked Konoha.
Their actions are utterly intolerable. We cannot stand by and do nothing."
Uchiha Ying raised his head, determination and decisiveness in his eyes, and continued, "As Konoha, we should act immediately and gather the major clans for a counterattack.
Kumogakure's provocation has already threatened Konoha's peace and security. We must make them understand our strength and resolve.
Every major clan possesses powerful ninja forces. So long as we unite, we will surely be able to deal Kumogakure a heavy blow."
"Furthermore, we must not overlook the strength of civilian ninja while organizing the ninja of the major clans. There are many outstanding talents among the civilian ninja as well, and they are equally devoted and loyal to Konoha.
We should organize them too and fight together to defend Konoha.
Only then can we gather our greatest strength and ensure that Kumogakure will no longer dare to invade us so easily." Uchiha Ying's words rang with conviction, filled with love and responsibility toward Konoha.
Tobirama Senju frowned slightly and fell into deep thought.
"Ying, you have a point, but we cannot act blindly. We must consider everything carefully," Tobirama Senju said.
Wisdom gleamed in his eyes as his mind raced, analyzing the current situation.
A moment later, he abruptly raised his head, his eyes filled with determination and resolve.
"They've bullied us right to our doorstep. They're going too far."
Tobirama Senju's tone was icy, carrying unquestionable authority. "We absolutely cannot stand by and do nothing. We must deal them a crushing blow.
We need to hurt them badly, make them understand that Konoha is not to be trifled with."
He rose to his feet, clasped his hands behind his back, and paced to the window, gazing out at Konoha.
"Gather all of Konoha's major clans for me."
Tobirama Senju's voice was calm and forceful. "This is a battle concerning Konoha's dignity and survival. We need the strength of every major clan.
Have them gather at the Hokage Building immediately to discuss how we will respond."
"Someone!" Tobirama Senju shouted.
The instant his words fell, an ANBU member appeared in the room.
The ANBU member was shrouded from head to toe in black clothing, with only a pair of sharp eyes exposed.
He dropped to one knee and respectfully awaited Tobirama Senju's orders.
Tobirama Senju turned to look at the ANBU member and said sternly, "Deliver my order immediately. Summon the heads of every major clan to the Hokage Building.
Make haste. There must be no mistakes." The ANBU member nodded slightly, then vanished from the room like a ghost.
Watching the ANBU member leave, Tobirama Senju silently made up his mind to make Kumogakure pay a terrible price for their provocation.
As afternoon approached, sunlight streamed through the windows into the Hokage Building's conference room, lending the entire room a warm hue.
At this time, the heads of the major clans arrived one after another.
The head of the Hatake Clan entered the conference room with steady steps. He stood tall, determination and decisiveness evident in his eyes.
His face held a trace of gravity, as though he was contemplating the momentous decision they were about to face.
The Hatake Clan Head found his seat, slowly sat down, and quietly awaited the start of the meeting.
"Kumogakure has gone too far this time. We must deal with this properly," the Hatake Clan Head murmured.
The head of the Hyuga Clan came in right after him. He wore a long white robe and carried an elegant bearing, wisdom gleaming in his eyes.
The Hyuga Clan Head nodded slightly to acknowledge the others present, then seated himself gracefully.
"I hope this can be resolved peacefully, but we cannot show weakness either," the Hyuga Clan Head said to the person beside him.
His every movement was dignified and proper, displaying the Hyuga Clan's nobility and elegance.
The head of the Uchiha Clan entered the conference room with an imposing aura.
His gaze was as sharp as a blade, making others afraid to meet his eyes.
The Uchiha Clan Head wore a confident smile, as though he was utterly certain of the coming battle.
He strode to his seat, flicked his long robe, and sat down with an overbearing air.
"Hmph. Kumogakure will pay for their stupidity this time," the Uchiha Clan Head snorted coldly.
The heads of the Ino–Shika–Cho Clan also arrived together. The Ino–Shika–Cho Clan had always been known for unity and cooperation, and the three clan heads worked together seamlessly, supporting one another.
They entered the conference room chatting and laughing, bringing a hint of ease to the tense atmosphere.
"Don't be too nervous, everyone. Let's discuss a strategy together," one of the Ino–Shika–Cho Clan heads said.
The heads of the Ino–Shika–Cho Clan found their seats and sat down one after another, ready to contribute their strength to Konoha's future.
The head of the Senju Clan arrived last.
As one of Konoha's founding clans, the Senju Clan bore immense responsibility.
His expression was solemn, his eyes filled with love and loyalty for Konoha.
The Senju Clan Head slowly walked to his seat. After sitting down, he looked around, meeting the gazes of the other clan heads as they silently conveyed their shared conviction.
Once the heads of the major clans had taken their seats, a tense and solemn atmosphere filled the conference room.
They knew well that this meeting would determine Konoha's future course. They had to work together to face Kumogakure's provocation.
Senju Yun Jian, the head of the Senju Clan, frowned slightly and looked gravely at Tobirama Senju. "Brother Tobirama, the current situation is deeply troubling.
I want to know what exactly is happening now. What is Kumogakure's purpose in provoking us without cause?
How strong are they really? And how should Konoha respond to this crisis?
I believe that every clan head present shares my doubts and concerns.
Brother Tobirama, as the Hokage, you must already have a thorough understanding and analysis of the current situation. Please explain it to us in detail."
Uchiha Inabi, the head of the Uchiha Clan, slammed a hand onto the table. His eyes widened with fury as he shouted, "Those people from Kumogakure have gone too far!
What they did during the Chunin Tournament was utterly outrageous!
The children of our Uchiha Clan, along with juniors from several other clans, merely went to participate in the Chunin Tournament, hoping to prove their strength and growth through the competition.
Yet those people from Kumogakure were so despicable that they attacked those juniors! How could they do such a thing?"
"Exactly, they're utterly vile!" a clan head agreed.
Anger blazed in Uchiha Inabi's eyes as he continued, "They even dared to try to kill our talented children! This is simply intolerable! The geniuses of our Uchiha Clan are the hope and future of our clan.
What gives Kumogakure the right to act so wantonly? We will never tolerate such behavior.
We must make them pay a terrible price and let them know that Konoha is not so easily bullied!"
Hatake Shanshui, the head of the Hatake Clan, wore a cold expression as fury gleamed in his eyes. He slowly rose to his feet and said firmly, "What Kumogakure has done is truly contemptible! They actually tried to kill my nephew, Hatake Sakumo.
During the battle, they were clearly inferior in skill, yet when they could not win, they resorted to underhanded tactics. Such conduct is nothing less than a desecration of a ninja's honor."
Hatake Shanshui swept his gaze over the heads of the major clans before continuing, "Though the Hatake Clan is small in number, we do not know fear.
In the face of Kumogakure's provocation, we are willing to request deployment. We will strike at Kumogakure to defend Konoha and contribute our humble strength to this battle.
The ninja of the Hatake Clan have always been known for their courage and fearlessness. We will use our blades to show Kumogakure our resolve and strength. Even if we fight until only one of us remains, we will never retreat."
"Good! The Hatake Clan Head's resolve is truly admirable," the Hyuga Clan Head praised.
"None of us can retreat. This is a battle concerning Konoha's dignity," one of the Ino–Shika–Cho Clan heads said.
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