The main gate of Konoha.
Upon hearing what the person who stayed behind in Hyūga, the Nara Clan Head turned his head and focused his gaze on one of the highest-ranking members of the Uchiha.
Dressed in casual clothes, he addressed the high-ranking official, "Elder Hikaku, a Large Unit from the Senju has gone out; let's follow the rules as well!"
"After all, we're here to negotiate, not to fight. You should be aware of the current situation."
After assigning tasks to the Hyūga Clan Head, he led his men to the Uchiha Clan Compound.
At that time, the Uchiha was practically boiling over and had already begun assembling their ranks.
Fortunately, there was still a respected and knowledgeable elder in the Uchiha clan.
Otherwise, he might not have been able to complete this mission!
Upon hearing this, Uchiha Hikaku, already clad in armor, nodded and said, "Alright, let's proceed as agreed."
After replying to Nara, he turned to the surrounding clansmen and said, " Uchiha Tobihiro, you lead the team and come with me."
" Uchiha Hirotsuki, you stay in the village and act according to the signal!"
"Yes, Elders*2!" The two people whose names were called immediately responded and bowed.
A Large Unit of fully armed Uchiha, along with the Nara Clan Head, the Yamanaka Clan Head, and others, rushed to the battlefield.
Meanwhile, the once bustling atmosphere of Konoha had vanished.
The Commoners people all took refuge in the nearest dwellings.
Armed forces from all ethnic groups have begun to assemble!
Bang--
Bang--
Bang--
A series of crashing sounds followed.
Uka Senju hung the last Uchiha on a tree branch!
Looking at his men who only suffered minor injuries and the various oval wooden balls hanging nearby.
Uka Senju, who had never fought an enemy like this since the upgrade, now had a concrete understanding of the power of the complete Sage Body.
'powerful'
It can be said that only this one word can fully describe the power of Wood Release!
Previously, he only had that incomplete version of Wood Release.
At that time, area-of-effect Ninjutsu like Deep Forest Emergence could only be used as a means of attack in his hands.
The reason why Hashirama Senju loved using this Wood Release Ninjutsu is simply not realized.
After this battle, Uka Senju truly understood the benefits of this Ninjutsu!
That means they are truly not afraid of any so-called 'siege'.
Within this area where the Deep Forest Emergence, the reason why the Uchiha suffered such a crushing defeat was...
It's entirely because they can't even touch a Wood Release object.
Because as long as the Wood Release creations come into contact with them.
Under the caster's control, those Wood Release will absorb a large amount of their Chakra!
How could a group of Uchiha possibly fight in an environment filled with Wood Release artifacts?
Unless one of them can produce another Madara Uchiha, Susanoo directly eliminate all the surrounding Wood Release using Susanoo.
Or perhaps there are simply enough people to keep the caster Uka Senju, occupied.
Otherwise, if they fight within this area, whoever Uka Senju targets will be eliminated!
"Let's go, there's a big group of people waiting outside, let's go out and take a look!" Seeing that the Guard Unit had rested for a while and caught their breath, Uka Senju said to the group with a smile.
Upon hearing this, the Nine of Kenchū Senju immediately stood up and nodded.
This incredible victory has changed the way they look at Uka.
The three people in front were taken care of because they outnumbered the enemy, which wasn't a difficult task for them!
But then there are these fifteen Uchiha Mitsudomoe...
They had expected that at least some teammates would have to sacrifice themselves to survive until they reached the source of their Clan!
But it was during this First Shinobi World War that they truly realized the extraordinary nature of this white-haired Young Man and the fundamental reason why their Clan valued Wood Release so highly!
Despite the treatment Uka Senju enjoyed in the past, there were still some people in the clan who talked behind her back.
And among the eight new members of this Guard Unit who joined last year, I had heard about them before!
After all, these eight Clan selected all young people, almost all of whom were Senju Clan Members who had become Jonin in their early twenties!
To become Jonin at such a young age, one can imagine their ambition.
To put it bluntly, those eight people might be within the group that talks strange things.
After all, the lower-level clansmen were too far away from Uka Senju, so they couldn't say anything to her!
Even if they wanted to know the details, they wouldn't have the necessary channels!
But it's different for those who become Jonin around the age of twenty.
They would be considered geniuses within their Clan.
Those with high strength will also know more.
Being young, I saw the treatment given to someone even younger.
It's normal to feel resentful and have gossip!
After all, 'treatment' is of great importance to Ninja.
In the Shinobi World world, it's perfectly normal to compete for training resources, weapons, and survival methods.
Because if you don't fight, the chances of dying in the next mission will be much greater!
As they continued their journey, Uka Senju controlled the tree realm, carrying the dozen or so oval wooden spheres behind her.
As for the areas at the very back, he dispersed his Ninjutsu control as he walked.
Although he had the Chakra of these dozen or so people, he didn't expend any of it to maintain his Ninjutsu.
But after sensing the outside world, Uka Senju already knew that a fight was out of the question.
If he didn't need these people to negotiate, he might have released the Uchiha Clan Head right now and then dealt with the rest!
Of course, the blood he needed was gradually extracted during this journey.
In other words, aside from eliminating the Uchiha's strength and storing up the Mitsudomoe for that Uchiha Secret Technique, the group of people he has captured now has lost its greatest use to him!
"They're out!" A Senju had stopped at the edge of the forest to observe reported to the group behind him.
Upon hearing the warning, the Senju and Uchiha clans, who were already locked in a standoff, all gripped their weapons tighter.
The neutral clan leaders, who had been whispering among themselves, quickly stepped forward to dissuade the two sides and placed their guards between the Senju and Uchiha.
"Let's talk first. Elder Hikaku, you should trust Hyūga Clan Head Hyuga."
"He checked specifically beforehand, and Clan Chief Motohisa and the others are all fine; no one died, they were just... Let's talk first!"
The Nara Clan Head stood beside Uchiha Hikaku and whispered words of dissuasion.
As for that pause, he believed the other person should understand what he meant.
The clan leader and most of the high-ranking members have been arrested, unless this person intends to rebel.
Otherwise, the consequences of starting a war with the Uchiha right now...
"Good!"
Squeezing out his answer through gritted teeth, Uchiha Hikaku understood the meaning behind the other person's words.
But in this situation, he couldn't help but clench his fists.
Since the losing side had already intervened, the winner Senju Toka, had no objections.
Surrounded by the Ino-Shika-Cho and the Hyūga Clan Head, the two highest-ranking leaders of the conflict strode towards the forest that was beginning to disappear.
" Aunt ~!" The trees parted, and looking at her loved one before her, Uka Senju smiled and waved.
Senju Toka was very satisfied with her nephew's performance today.
She nodded, her tone clearly showing happiness, and asked, "What happened today?"
They were able to capture the Uchiha Clan Head alive.
No one else present was qualified to ask a question except her.
The Senju Clan's Wood Release is no longer the same person who needed layers of protection from the Clan a few years ago.
The Shinobi World is, after all, a world where strength reigns supreme.
Especially since the opponent possesses the same Kekkei Genkai as the God of the Shinobi World!
"I was leading my team back to the village as usual when we encountered an Uchiha who had come to assassinate us."
"After I kill that person, the Uchiha Clan Head and the others will arrive."
"They want to seize the spoils, yet they're shouting for war!"
"Then..."
Facing the gazes of the clan leaders and the old Uchiha man, Uka Senju explained the matter clearly in a few words.
When he finished speaking, he shrugged helplessly and gestured to the row of oval wooden balls hanging behind him!
Although what followed that was not said.
However, the heads of several neutral Shinobi Clan and the Uchiha Hikaku understood what the other side meant!
After hearing this, the four clan leaders of Ino-Shika-Cho and Hyūga turned their gazes to the Uchiha standing to the side.
According to Uka Senju's description, today's events were indeed the Uchiha's fault.
In the last two years, everyone has developed a certain tacit understanding regarding ambushing and killing outside the village.
After the fight is over, more people will come. According to the rules, even if Uka Senju used lethal force, it wouldn't be considered excessive.
However, the neutral factions simply need peace between the two sides at the moment.
Based on the situation over the past two years, they have come to realize that civil war is inevitable.
However, they still need to prepare for some time, and the various tribes have not yet reached an agreement on how to choose!
Noticing the gazes of the group, Uchiha Hikaku understood that they meant the Uchiha were in the wrong first.
He needs to express his opinion first before they can step in to help negotiate.
But... they didn't know why the Uchiha Clan Head and higher-ups rushed out in civilian clothes to clash with the Wood Release, but Uchiha Hikaku did!
The person who was killed was in their meeting earlier.
Only after asking around did everyone learn that he was a genius who had awakened the Mangekyō.
Stealing the loot?
He felt that Motohisa had most likely failed to arrive in time, and his eyes were taken by the other side. He was unable to get them back, which led to the conflict!
Otherwise, given Uchiha Motohisa's stance, he would not have chosen to engage in this kind of battle with the Senju at this time!
"May I hear what my clan chief has to say?"
An aged, cold voice rang out, and the four neutral clan leaders turned their gazes to the Wood Release opposite them.
Having captured the Uchiha Clan Head alive, this person is now on par with them in terms of strength.
At this moment, whether it's possible or not depends on the other side's decision!
Upon hearing this, Uka Senju realized that this Uchiha must know something.
But isn't what he said true?
That's absolutely true!
However, this trophy is simply called the Mangekyō Sharingan.
Then, Uka Senju moved her fingers slightly, and the center of the dozen or so oval wooden balls hanging behind her slowly rippled, revealing the figure of Uchiha Clan Head Motohisa!
Seeing that the people outside had been manipulated beforehand, Uchiha Motohisa also heard the conversations outside.
He glanced at the Uchiha Hikaku opposite him, meeting the gazes of the neutral clan leaders.
A wry smile crept across his face as he recounted the events from beginning to end.
He explained everything, especially the things that Uka Senju had been vague about, in great detail!
Upon hearing the true cause of the matter, the neutral clans gained some understanding of the Uchiha Clan Head's actions.
The importance of the Mangekyou Mangekyō to the Uchiha was something they all knew.
From this perspective, Uchiha Motohisa pursue the death of the genius, but only demanded the return of the Mangekyō.
It's really not fair to call my demands 'excessive'!
Even from the perspective of the Uchiha's normal handling of affairs.
The clan chief's demands could be more accurately described by the phrases "compromise for the greater good" and "considering the overall situation."
No one else had any extraneous thoughts after hearing the full version of what happened; Senju Toka simply glanced at her nephew across from her.
After receiving the meaning conveyed in the other person's eyes.
After Uchiha Motohisa speaking, she coldly said, "In the end, what's the difference?"
"Is there a problem with Chief Motohisa personally leading his men to seize Uka's spoils of war?"
Upon hearing this, the knowing expressions on the faces of the Ino-Shika-Cho and the four Hyūga Four Clans leaders froze.
The thought crossed their minds, and their expressions immediately turned strange!
Before they could offer any opinions, Senju Toka paused, then looked at Uchiha Hikaku opposite her and said coldly, "The matter is clear. Elder Hikaku, choose between negotiation and fighting!"
"You..." Uchiha Hikaku's face turned red with anger at Toka's two sentences.
Even his severely shaped Three-Tomoe Sharingan began to spin involuntarily.
But before he could utter the words of war, the four neutral clan leaders beside him stopped him!
Finally, at the Nara Clan Head's prompting, Uchiha Hikaku glanced at the dozen or so wooden spheres behind his Wood Release and gritted his teeth, uttering a single word. "Talk!"
Upon hearing this, Senju Toka nodded slightly, and Uka Senju and the guards behind her smiled faintly.
This is the benefit of catching someone, and the benefit of being a winner!
"Please send your troops back to the village and lift the alert."
After speaking to the two people on either side, the Nara Clan Head, sporting a pineapple-shaped hairstyle, looked at the group of victors opposite him and said, "Please Uka-kun, release these dozen or so people. We, the Four Clans, and the Senju will jointly guard them."
"Rest assured, until an agreement is reached, all ownership will remain in the hands of the Senju Hands!"
"Alright~." Nodding in agreement to the request, Uka Senju manipulated over a dozen wooden balls to fall, directly releasing the Uchiha Clan Head!
"I think if you want to talk, then talking between the clan leaders might be more effective than talking to an elder."
The Nara Clan Head nodded in approval of the Wood Release technique.
When clan leaders talk amongst themselves, what they say is definitely more effective than what the elders say!
Once both sides had agreed on the next course of action, they both sheathed their swords at the order to do so.
The dozen or so wooden balls cracked upon landing.
Finally, Senju took over and redrawn the Sealing Jutsu on it!
The Large Unit began their return journey. As they entered the village along the main road, Senju Toka whispered to her nephew beside her, "You lead the team back and get some rest. Don't worry about the negotiations here!"
I understand that my Aunt must have a way to keep the Mangekyō in her possession.
Uka Senju nodded and said, "Okay, Aunt, I'll go back with Uncle Yoshika and the others first."
"Mmm~!"