The Clan That Understood Love Best
"I don't know much about this matter... but..." Kakashi Hatake looked into Jiraiya's questioning eyes, remained silent for a long while, and finally sighed, choosing to tell the truth. To some extent, he also felt that the massacre of his clan was wrong, even though he remained loyal to the Third Hokage...
"It seems that the Third and Elder Danzo have indeed had many conflicts with the Uchiha Clan recently..."
"It's more than just a conflict now..." Setsuna Uchiha turned slightly to the side, and one by one, figures slowly emerged from behind him: Hyuga Hiashi, Shikaku Nara, Shibi Aburame Choza Akimichi, Yamanaka Inoichi, Aburame Shiki, Inuzuka Tsume, Kurama Murakumo, and the heads of all the major and minor clans in Konoha appeared beside Setsuna Uchiha.
Their expressions varied; the successful Uchiha Clan coup seemed to have left them feeling uneasy.
"Today, all the clans, large and small, from all the villages are gathered here, so my Uchiha Clan will speak frankly and openly..."
"In the past, village affairs were always decided by the Third's elders. I don't need to say it, everyone understands. But now that my Uchiha Clan is in power, everything is out in the open. My Uchiha Clan disdains such underhanded schemes and conspiracies..."
"The Third conspired with Shimura Danzō to exterminate my Uchiha Clan today, leaving no one alive, regardless of age or gender... I think that if this happened to any of your great clans, you wouldn't just sit idly by..."
"Therefore, my Uchiha Clan rebelled. Orochimaru and Kato Osamu were once members of my Konoha, and I think everyone is familiar with them. Yes, my Uchiha Clan probably couldn't break this deadlock on its own, so we invited the two of them to help us... After all, even though they became rogue ninja, they are still people who came from Konoha, and have nothing to do with other villages..."
"Hiruzen Sarutobi forced Itachi Uchiha, a genius ninja of my clan, to choose between the village and the clan. He wanted Itachi Uchiha to personally wipe out his entire clan, and then have Root eliminate Itachi Uchiha so that it would be said that there was a traitor within my Uchiha Clan, or even that they helped us eliminate the murderer..."
"Such methods are far too vicious; they are intolerable. Don't you all feel chilled by such despicable tactics?"
"Tell me, should my Uchiha Clan rebel?"
The heads of the various clans in Konoha weren't entirely aware of the details, but they roughly knew about the Third and Danzo's targeting of the Uchiha Clan Danzo. Hearing about such shocking methods, their eyes widened in disbelief. Could this really be the same kind and gentle Third of the past?
Seeing the Uchiha Clan killing each other, they hoped to reap the benefits...
It's absolutely chilling...
Upon hearing Setsuna Uchiha's question, the clan heads frowned and nodded slightly, involuntarily putting themselves in the Uchiha clan's shoes. If they were in the Uchiha Clan's position, they would probably be at the mercy of others, and they felt a growing sense of agreement...
"Kakashi Hatake... is this... true?" Even Might Guy's eyes widened upon hearing Setsuna Uchiha's words. He had never imagined that something like this would happen in the village. He had initially thought it was an invasion by foreign enemies, and that he was even about to risk his life...
"Sigh..." Looking at Might Guy, Kakashi Hatake remained silent for a moment, then finally nodded. As the Third Hokage's most capable lieutenant and most trusted subordinate, he knew a thing or two about him...
"It's... really true..." Might Guy's eyes darkened, a faint sense of relief rising within him—relief that he hadn't risked his life to open the Eighth Gate. "Youth shouldn't be wasted on things like this... Kakashi Hatake, I might need to stay in the hospital for a while..."
His voice was slightly low; the aftereffects of Might Guy opening the Seventh Gate were taking hold. He could no longer suppress his exhaustion and fell into a deep sleep leaning against Kakashi Hatake. Kakashi Hatake quietly tilted his head back, his heart filled with indescribable complex emotions. His remaining eye stared blankly at the sky, saying nothing more...
Seeing Kakashi Hatake's reaction and the approval of the various clan heads, Jiraiya wanted to object, but remained silent. If one disregarded his master-disciple relationship with the Third, the Uchiha Clan's rebellion seemed somewhat understandable...
"Jiraiya, we are not enemies... we never have been..."
"It's true you're the Third's disciple, but we all know you're a good person, a person who can distinguish right from wrong... The conflict between the Uchiha Clan and Sarutobi factions shouldn't involve other people in the village..."
"If you're willing, you'll have a place on Konoha's new council of elders..."
The clan leaders, reflecting on Setsuna Uchiha's words, nodded slightly as they looked at Jiraiya. They knew what kind of person Jiraiya.
Setsuna Uchiha's words shut down all of Jiraiya's thoughts, leaving him momentarily unable to believe that Setsuna Uchiha could treat the disciple of an 'enemy' in such a way...
Jiraiya glanced at Orochimaru, who was watching the scene like a spectator, and then at Setsuna Uchiha and the various clan leaders of Konoha. Jiraiya felt a little disheartened. Could it be that Orochimaru killing Teacher Sarutobi had turned out to be a good thing?
"No need for that, Elder. I will personally investigate this matter, but..."
"Teacher Sarutobi will always be the Third Hokage! This is my final bottom line!"
Seeing Jiraiya's resolute gaze, Setsuna Uchiha understood his meaning and silently conceived the 'facts' he was about to reveal, preparing to pin everything on Danzo.
"I understand, clan leaders. You all know the truth of the matter now, but you also know that we can't reveal the 'truth' so bluntly..."
"From now on, everyone will have the right to know and vote on all major events in Konoha. My Uchiha Clan will not operate under a one-man rule..."
"Then let's leave it at that..."
"Let's take Jonin Kakashi Hatake and Might Guy Jonin to the hospital..."
Setsuna Uchiha's 'New Konoha' seemed to have changed the Konoha's previously opaque political atmosphere. The clan leaders exchanged glances, a strange feeling creeping into their hearts. It seemed that the Uchiha Clan taking control of Konoha, with Setsuna Uchiha becoming Hokage, wasn't so bad after all...
The crowd gradually dispersed, and the night of the massacre seemed to have come to a complete end. What happened that night was enough to change the course of the entire Shinobi World.
The Tenten, all the Konoha and Genin Konoha were astonished to discover that Konoha had changed— the Uchiha Clan had taken control of the Konoha, and Setsuna Uchiha had become the Fifth Hokage.
The announcement that followed spread throughout Konoha in an instant, leaving everyone stunned...
"On [date] in Konoha year 56, Danzo Shimura and his Root Shimura Danzō. The Uchiha Clan, as the Konoha Security Department, had the responsibility to maintain order in Konoha. Clan leader Fugaku Uchiha led the entire clan in a valiant resistance, but they were outnumbered and killed. The Third Hokage was also brutally murdered by Danzo Shimura. The Sarutobi Clan Shimura Danzō annihilated by Root, Root Asuma Sarutobi Jonin sacrificed his life..."
Later, through the united efforts of the major clans of Konoha to resist the rebellion, Konoha Jonin Orochimaru and Kato Osamu provided assistance, and together they quelled the Shimura Clan's rebellion, maintaining the peace and unity of Konoha.
After consultation, it has been decided that Setsuna Uchiha, an elder of the Uchiha Clan, will serve as the Fifth Hokage. The warrants for Konoha Jonin Kato Osamu Orochimaru, both Jonin Hyuga Clan Konoha, will be lifted. Shikaku Nara Hyuga Hiashi, head of the Nara Clan, Jiraiya Three Legendary Sannin, one of the Legendary Sannin, will jointly serve as elders of Konoha, assisting in the management of all affairs of Konoha.
The announcement caused a huge uproar, with many villagers finding it hard to believe. However, as the video of Shimura Danzō attacking the Konoha Security Department spread widely, even those Konoha were initially skeptical gradually began to believe it...
Meanwhile, inside the Hokage Building in Konoha, the newly appointed Fifth Hokage Setsuna Uchiha, was discussing with the heads of various clans how to divide the Sarutobi Clan and Shimura Clan...
"The location of the Shimura Clan is the original home of my Uchiha Clan. This place is rightfully ours..." Seeing Setsuna Uchiha speak, the heads of the various clans who originally wanted to say something all fell silent. They did not know Setsuna Uchiha's temperament, so they naturally followed the example of the Third's time.
"Of course, the Uchiha Clan will not take anything else... As for the Sarutobi Clan's territory and businesses, and the Shimura Clan's businesses, you should draft a plan for me. Also, regarding the Uchiha Compound's current lands, after the Uchiha Clan moves back to its original location, if you have any ideas, you can bring them up for discussion..."
However, Setsuna Uchiha's next words caused the other clan heads to pause in surprise. No matter how eloquently they spoke, their true colors would be revealed when their own interests were at stake. Setsuna Uchiha only wanted the Uchiha Clan to move back to their original location, while everything else was practically given away for free to the other clans? Such a good deal was something they had never even dared to dream of before...
"Yes! As the Fifth Hokage commands!" The voices rang out in unison, seemingly filled with genuine emotion. It was at this moment that they truly began to believe that the Uchiha Clan would genuinely lead Konoha to a better future...
"Perhaps, the Uchiha Clan should have been put in power long ago... After all, the Uchiha Clan are the clan that understands love the most..."