The Power of Family

Only the elders who had survived the Warring States Era understood the importance of bloodlines. They were the reason the Uchiha Clan could stand among the pinnacle of the Shinobi World.

The Sharingan made them immensely powerful, but it could also be transplanted, making them prey for many bounty ninja.

The clan protected those ninja who lacked strength. Though they were hawks, they had never done anything to betray the Uchiha Clan.

They were fundamentally different from Uchiha He. The latter was willing to integrate into the village and sacrifice some benefits in order to achieve peaceful coexistence.

The former upheld bloodline independence. They were unwilling to dilute their bloodline, and even less willing to end up like the Senju Clan, existing in name only.

"My current strength truly cannot compare to the enemy's."

His reputation and methods could only barely protect him. Just as when he had gone to meet the Hokage, the other side had directly proposed sparing Danzo. The helplessness Uchiha Yuu felt made him clench his fists.

"I understand what the Grand Elder means. I once discussed this with the clan head. My relationship with the Uchiha Clan is one of mutual exploitation. Only a relationship of interests is the strongest bond between both sides."

"Only cooperation can achieve the results we want."

If other Uchiha heard those words, they would surely call them treasonous.

Yet Uchiha Zhu fell into deep thought. At last, he sighed. His cloudy eyes carried a trace of contemplation as he slowly said,

"You are exactly like Uchiha Madara. Back then, for his ideals and convictions, he chose to leave the village. He once extended his hand and made it clear to the Uchiha Clan that anyone willing to follow him could leave directly."

"But at that time, no one chose