Kumogakure Declares War! (Seeking Votes)

Uchiha Setsuna recalled the simulation of him directly fleeing Konoha to the Land of Lightning.

At that time, his strength was only at the Jonin level.

Not enough to escape that far from the pursuit of Root and Anbu ninjas.

But now, he was already an Elite Jonin.

He could probably do it with a high probability.

"If I flee directly from Konoha to Kumogakure, Uchiha Tobi won't make a move against me."

"The Konoha higher-ups want to make a move against me, but they wouldn't dare do anything to Kumogakure."

"Kumogakure won't compromise with them either."

"It's Konoha that will have to compromise with Kumogakure."

"Kumogakure's strength is much greater, and their attitude is much more assertive."

"Even if Uchiha Itachi wants to find trouble with me, he doesn't have any information on Kumogakure."

"If he intrudes into Kumogakure alone just to kill me, then I'll accept it."

"But Uchiha Itachi wouldn't do something so foolish. He still needs to live to ensure Uchiha Sasuke can live safely and peacefully in Konoha."

"Even if Uchiha Itachi chose Konoha, he shouldn't be so stupid as to think the Konoha higher-ups would treat Uchiha Sasuke well after he's gone."

"I can stay peacefully in a Kumogakure prison, constantly training, training."

"Kumogakure won't kill me, at least not for a while."

"It would be even better if I could train to Kage level."

"At that point, I'll have the qualifications to change the Night of the Uchiha Clan Downfall."

Uchiha Setsuna clearly understood the difficulties he would face on the path to resolving the Night of the Uchiha Clan Downfall.

An incorrigible Uchiha Itachi.

Konoha's higher-ups, full of darkness.

Fugaku Uchiha, who could be called a total dead weight.

No, Uchiha Setsuna didn't even consider Fugaku Uchiha a teammate.

He saw him as an enemy.

"I can't place any hope on Fugaku Uchiha."

"At a critical moment, Fugaku Uchiha might even become an obstacle."

Entering the classroom, the students were still immersed in their mid-term exams.

They were discussing their scores and rankings.

Some were dissatisfied and wanted to work harder.

Some could persevere, but others would quickly lose patience.

Students could be divided into three types.

The first type were those who studied proactively, clearly knowing they wanted good grades and comparing themselves to their past selves.

The second type were those who studied passively, only feeling the urge to work hard when compared to others.

The third type were those who gave up.

However, they couldn't be strictly categorized like this.

People were complex; they might exhibit different states at different times or when facing different situations.

"Setsuna, morning."

"Good morning."

Uchiha Setsuna sat down at his seat.

Suddenly.

Uchiha Setsuna found something in his desk drawer.

Uchiha Setsuna took it out and glanced at it.

It was a training manual.

The handwriting was delicate, clearly indicating the owner was a girl.

Uchiha Setsuna looked at Hyuga Hinata next to him.

Hyuga Hinata said softly, "This isn't a Hyuga Clan training method; it's something I summarized myself. Classmate Setsuna, you can use it with confidence; no one will pursue it."

Uchiha Setsuna hesitated for a moment before pushing it back.

"No, thank you."

The Hyuga Clan all possessed the Byakugan. Would Hyuga Hiashi not know what Hyuga Hinata was doing?

Hyuga Hinata doing this had already brought the risk of being noticed upon herself.

If I had taken it, I would have been noticed 100%.

By not taking it, there was a chance I wouldn't be noticed by the Hyuga Clan.

Hyuga Hinata's expression turned grim.

Uchiha Setsuna glanced over, feeling somewhat apologetic, but this was the only way for Uchiha Setsuna right now.

On one hand, he would be betraying Hyuga Hinata's good intentions.

On the other hand, he would be cutting off the chance to resolve the Night of the Uchiha Clan Downfall.

Uchiha Setsuna could only choose the former.

The day ended, and Uchiha Setsuna returned home.

Training, dinner, bathing, returning to his room, lying on the bed, closing his eyes.

The night passed by quietly.

Daybreak arrived.

Uchiha Setsuna opened his eyes, feeling impatient.

"Start simulation!"

[Age 6, you acted ordinarily.]

[Age 6, 1 month, you found an opportunity and fled Konoha.]

[Before leaving, you left information about the Night of the Uchiha Clan Downfall for Uchiha Yashiro.]

[Root ninja pursued you.]

[You used the Shadow Clone Technique and Transformation Technique to create diversions.]

[You escaped some of the pursuit.]

[Age 6, 2 months, you reached the border of the Land of Fire. Among your pursuers, Anbu ninja were added.]

[Age 6, 3 months, you entered the Land of Orchids.]

[Age 6, 4 months, you entered the Land of Winter.]

[Age 6, 5 months, you entered the Land of Lightning.]

[Uchiha Itachi appeared, questioning why you defected from Konoha, loudly scolding you, believing you further escalated the already strained relationship between the Uchiha and Konoha, calling you a sinner of the Uchiha.]

[Uchiha Itachi attacked you.]

[You unleashed a Fire Style: Dragon Flame Song at Uchiha Itachi.]

[Uchiha Itachi dodged your attack.]

[You were no match for Uchiha Itachi and fell into a disadvantage.]

[Root ninja and Anbu ninja surrounded you.]

[Kumogakure ninja finally arrived.]

[Konoha's ninja were defeated.]

[You arrived at Kumogakure.]

[Age 6, 6 months, the Raikage summoned you, asking your reasons for wanting to join Kumogakure.]

[You replied that Konoha's higher-ups had persecuted the Uchiha Clan and that the Uchiha would be exterminated by Konoha's higher-ups.]

[The Raikage did not trust you.]

[You were imprisoned in a secret room.]

[Age 7, the Night of the Uchiha Clan Downfall erupted. The Raikage summoned you again, asking your current thoughts.]

[You replied that you wanted revenge and could tell Kumogakure all the information you knew about Konoha.]

[The Raikage did not fully trust you.]

[You were returned to the secret room.]

[Age 8, you are in prison.]

[Age 8, 6 months, Kumogakure launched a war against Konoha. Utilizing the information you provided, Kumogakure gained a significant advantage, and Konoha suffered heavy losses.]

[Age 9, you are in prison, attempting to escape, but failed. Kumogakure and Konoha are at war.]

[Age 10, you are in prison, attempting to escape, but failed. Kumogakure and Konoha are at war.]

[Age 11, the war ended. Kumogakure achieved a pyrrhic victory, Konoha was heavily defeated, suffering immense losses, with countless casualties. A figure infiltrated Kumogakure and appeared before you.]

[Uchiha Itachi looked at you with hatred, questioning why you betrayed the Uchiha, and then Konoha.]

[Uchiha Itachi cursed you loudly—because of you, the Uchiha clan was annihilated; because of you, Konoha was defeated and suffered heavy losses. You deserve to die!]

[Uchiha Itachi attacked you.]

[You counterattacked, but you were no match for Uchiha Itachi.]

[You died.]