Under the encouraging gaze of the old clan head and the fervent eyes of the Dove Faction clansmen, Kagami walked step by step to the very front of the hall, turned around, and faced the entire clan.
He bowed deeply, then straightened, his gaze clear and resolute:
"Thank you for the old clan head's trust, thank you all for your support, and thank you... to those clansmen who raised differing opinions.
I have heard your concerns.
Now, as the new clan head, I would like to say a few words to everyone."
"How do we integrate into Konoha?
Not by abandoning the Uchiha name and our pride to curry favor with anyone, but by using our eyes—the Sharingan—
Using our wisdom and strength to become an indispensable part of Konoha!
By taking on more crucial responsibilities, solving more difficult problems, and earning wholehearted reliance and respect!
The Police Force need not merely handle street disputes. In the future, in more complex investigations, genjutsu confrontations, and barrier maintenance, the Uchiha's ocular techniques should play a greater role!"
"How should we position ourselves in this new era?
The Uchiha are the strongest clan. The talent granted to us by this Kekkei Genkai is beyond dispute."
He paused, and his tone suddenly rose.
"However, we cannot let ourselves become complacent, sealed within the outdated and stagnant title of 'the strongest clan'!
If we lie atop our ancestors' achievements and dream, then when we wake, we will only find that the world has long since abandoned us!"
His voice was filled with passion:
"We inherit our ancestors' glory, and we are proud of it!
But that glory should not become shackles binding our hands and feet. It should not become an excuse for us to refuse to face reality, refuse to learn, and refuse