Just as everyone was talking more and more, a figure suddenly appeared on the main seat of the shrine.
Uchiha Ren.
The entire Naka Shrine instantly became half quiet.
Immediately afterwards, there was an even deeper silence.
Fugaku's pupils suddenly contracted, and he turned on Sharingan almost instinctively.
Shisui also looked up at the same time, and Mangekyo Pattern flashed across his eyes.
Itachi's fingers tightened slightly, and his eyes fell firmly on Ren.
None of them are ordinary Uchiha.
Fugaku, Shisui, and Weasel all possess Mangekyō Sharingan, and their perception of Chakra, mental fluctuations, hostility and spatial changes are far beyond ordinary people.
But just now, they didn't notice the appearance of Ren in advance.
What does this mean?
This means that the concealment ability of Ren is stronger than that of Battle of Kumogakure.
Fugaku's heart sank.
He knows that Ren is very strong.
I also know that Ren has been practicing the three major exercises in seclusion for the past few days, and his strength will definitely improve.
But when he actually saw this scene, he still felt an indescribable shock.
It's an exaggeration for a person to be so strong that he can knock Kumogakure to his knees.
As a result, only a short time passed before Ren took another step forward.
Shisui's heart was shaken even more obviously.
He is good at Body Flicker Technique and Genjutsu, and he understands how difficult it is to appear silently like this.
If Ren uses the method just now for assassination, the number of people in the entire shrine who can react immediately will probably not be more than one palm.
Nanami also felt his breath tightening when he saw it, and then his eyes became a little more fanatical.
This is Lord Clan Leader.
Uchiha's Clan Leader should be so strong that all the clan members look up to them.
Ren was sitting in the main seat, not smiling as calmly as usual, nor making casual remarks to ease the situation.
He just sat there, looking over the faces of every clan member.
No one spoke anymore.
The tribesmen who had just excitedly speculated about rewards based on merit, straightened their backs unconsciously at this moment.
Ren's expression today was completely different from the one they were familiar with, Clan Leader.
In the past, Ren was always strong and calm, but he always had a kind of casualness after taking control of everything.
Even if he faces Hiruzen Sarutobi, even if he destroys Danzo, even if he forces Kumogakure to bow his head, he never really makes people feel heavy.
But at this moment, there was no smile on his face.
He looked at everyone and the first words he spoke made everyone's hearts sink.
"Battle of Kumogakure, Uchiha won."
"Land of Lightning surrendered, Kumogakure bowed his head, compensation, trade routes, Secret Technique, and resources have all entered the hands of Uchiha."
"Konoha is talking about Super Amazing City, and Shinobi World is talking about Uchiha. Many clan members also feel that we have finally achieved the prestige that the founding family deserves."
"These are all facts."
Ren's voice was not loud, but it was so loud that no one in the entire shrine dared to move.
"But I didn't call you here today to celebrate."
Everyone's hearts tightened at the same time.
Tekka raised his head, and the excitement on his face faded little by little.
Nanami also lowered his eyes.
Ren continued, "We won this battle."
"But some people didn't come back."
"A ninja in the clan died on the Land of Lightning battlefield."
"Some people have broken arms, some people are blind, and some people have their internal organs shattered by Lightning Release. Even if they come back alive, they will never be able to stand on the battlefield like in the past."
"There are still some people, not Uchiha, who also lost their lives because of this war."
"Ninjas for border escort, partners for intelligence liaison, and manpower for logistics escort."
"Their names should not be overshadowed by reparations and victories."
In Naka Shrine, many tribesmen who had experienced the battlefield lowered their heads.
A Battle Hall member clenched his fist tightly.
His brother died in front of the Kumogakure defense line.
In that battle, Temple Formation tore apart the enemy formation, but Kumogakure's counterattack was equally fierce. His brother used his body to block Lightning Release's spear for his companion behind him, and was penetrated through the chest on the spot.
After returning from victory, everyone was talking about the glory of Uchiha.
But only those who survived knew that victory did not come in vain.
Ren stood up.
All Uchiha followed subconsciously and stood up straight.
He whispered,
"Three minutes of silence for the clan members, companions and loved ones who fell in Battle of Kumogakure."
After the words fell, Ren was the first to bow his head.
Fugaku lowered his head.
Shisui, Itachi, Nanami, Tekka, Inabi, Yashiro, all lowered their heads.
The entire Naka Shrine was so quiet that only the muffled breathing could be heard.
Three minutes later, Ren raised his head.
Everyone also raised their heads.
But at this moment, there was no longer the simple excitement in the shrine.
Ren looked at them with a low voice.
"Remember them."
"Uchiha's prestige today was not achieved by me alone."
"All the tribesmen who dared to go to the battlefield sacrificed their lives in exchange for it."
"So, I won't let Uchiha stop here."
As soon as these words came out, everyone's hearts were lifted again.
Ren was silent for a moment, and suddenly said something that no one expected.
"I'm not strong enough."
Within Naka Shrine, many Uchiha were stunned.
Tekka almost thought he heard it wrong.
Nanami also raised his head suddenly.
Fugaku's brows jumped, and for the first time Shisui's expression showed obvious surprise.
Ren is not strong enough?
Are you kidding me?
He fought Fourth Raikage and Eight-Tails Jinchuriki alone, severely damaged Raikage, defeated Killer B, suppressed Eight-Tails and Two-Tails, and forced Kumogakure to surrender unconditionally.
After returning to Konoha, he deposed Danzo in public, forcing the third generation to abdicate, forcing all Konoha races to reexamine Uchiha.
If such strength is not strong enough, then who else Shinobi World dares to say that he is strong?
An elder couldn't help but said, "Master Clan Leader, if you are not strong enough, then who are we people?"
This sentence speaks to everyone's feelings.
Ren looked at him, his tone was not self-deprecating at all.
"Compared to ordinary Kage Level, I am indeed stronger enough."
"Compared to Fourth Raikage and Eight-Tails Jinchuriki, I can win."
"But this doesn't mean that I can dominate the entire era."
He paused and his voice became calmer.
"When Madara Uchiha stood at the top of Shinobi World, Five Great Countries, Five Great Shinobi Villages, anyone mentioning his name must first consider whether they can survive."
"He is Uchiha's legend and Uchiha's taboo."
"He has brought glory to the family, but he has also betrayed the family and Konoha."
"I will not follow his path."
"But there is one thing, I must admit."
Ren looked at all the tribesmen and said word by word, "I have not yet reached the level where he once dominated the era."
There was astonishment in the shrine.
Madara Uchiha.
This name is too heavy for Uchiha.
He is a legend, a glory, and a wound.
When the tribesmen mention him, they will think of Eternal Mangekyō, Susanoo, Valley of the End, and the past when he left Konoha and broke with First Hokage.
For many years, the name Madara Uchiha was deliberately suppressed by Konoha Leadership, and was also complicatedly placed in the old history by the elders of the clan.
But no matter how to avoid it, all Uchiha know that Madara was once Uchiha's most dazzling name.
Until Ren appears.
In the hearts of today's Uchiha people, a new legend has been born.
He is not Madara, and he has not abandoned his family.
He led Uchiha to suppress the coup faction, integrated Military Police Force, established Temple, penetrated Land of Lightning, forced back the old power of Hokage, and allowed Uchiha to truly stand from the edge of Konoha back to the center of Shinobi World.