Naruto: The Fall of the Uchiha - Chapter 15

“For the Uchiha!”

“For the Will of Fire!”

“For the Will of Fire… For the Will of Fire…”

The passionate shouts echoed throughout the Uchiha district, startling the Root members stationed outside. They quickly sent warning signals to the village and prepared for an imminent attack.

However, no Uchiha rebels appeared after waiting a while, so the jittery Root members resumed their watch.

Nearby, countless barely visible Pikachu bugs circled the Uchiha district’s barrier, confirming that no war was starting before calming down.

At the same time…

Various ninja clans in Konoha, closely monitoring the situation, felt like they were on a rollercoaster, uncertain whether to feel relieved or regretful…

“Sarutobi, you will regret this!”

In the northwest corner of the village, within the Root base, Danzo Shimura’s expression was grim as he coldly observed the two Anbu in front of him, a smirk forming in his mind.

Meanwhile, atop the Hokage’s office in the northernmost part of Konoha, a monkey-like figure gazed southwest with a complicated expression.

“The Will of Fire, huh…”

…

The Uchiha clan’s disturbance rippled through Konoha like a stone thrown into still water, creating countless waves.

However, none affected those within the Uchiha district barrier, especially those amidst the passionate crowd like Shisui Uchiha and Itachi Uchiha.

“How could this be happening!”

At the front of the Jonin ranks, Shisui’s face was pale, his heart pounding with the stress of balancing loyalty to his clan and the village.

Although he had always felt the village’s upper echelon’s pressure on his clan, he believed it was the Third Hokage’s necessary measure to maintain peace, reflecting the noble Will of Fire.

But now…

Shisui’s words were not nonsensical ramblings about the Uchiha’s will being the Will of Fire. They addressed the village’s origins and aspirations, awakening the clan’s recognition of the Will of Fire and stripping away Hiruzen Sarutobi’s facade.

Sending children under ten to the battlefield was against the Will of Fire, and the Hokage supporting the oppression of the Uchiha did not align with it either…

Standing on the platform, Itachi was also momentarily dazed, but his understanding of the village and clan’s irreconcilable conflict deepened.

“Shisui!”

“We must believe in the Hokage…”

Although Itachi didn’t say the last part out loud, his emotional, determined gaze conveyed it. Shisui regained his composure, his expression complicated as he looked at the confident figure on the platform.

Hmph…

It turns out that convincing people with words isn’t easy!

Changing someone’s beliefs with words alone is something only hot-blooded manga protagonists can achieve…

Shisui and Itachi’s interaction did not escape Shisui’s notice. He was disappointed but not surprised.

Shisui had already given up, too weak to retaliate even when ambushed and robbed of his eye, choosing death instead of fighting back.

Shisui is fundamentally useless!

As for Itachi Uchiha!

In Shisui’s memory, this was the cold-hearted monster who slaughtered his clan for the sake of his brother and the village…

It’s important to remember that not all Uchiha wanted to rebel; some couldn’t even awaken the Sharingan, posing no real threat to the village.

Significantly, many elders and children in the clan couldn’t even become ninjas.

Regardless of age or gender, Itachi killed everyone, from the elderly to the youngest children.

Even Shisui, with his ruthless nature, hadn’t thought of such a massacre, but Itachi had done it without hesitation…

What a lunatic!!!

At this moment, Shisui was even more determined to eliminate Itachi and Shisui quickly. He viewed the Uchiha clan as his property.

Anyone threatening his crops would face his wrath!
“For the rise of the Uchiha clan and for the Will of Fire to shine upon Konoha!”

Shisui’s cold smile returned as he continued to address the Uchiha, using his oratory skills.

With his nine years of compulsory education, Shisui’s manipulative speech easily swayed the naive Uchiha.

My concept-switching is top-notch!

“For the rise of the Uchiha clan and for the Will of Fire to shine upon Konoha!”

“For the rise of the Uchiha clan and for the Will of Fire to shine upon Konoha!”

“For the rise of the Uchiha clan and for the Will of Fire to shine upon Konoha!”

The chorus of voices rose again, and Shisui’s smile brightened as he raised his hand to signal for silence.

“Itachi, what comes next is not suitable for children. Go play elsewhere.”

Shisui glanced playfully at Itachi, kicking the cold youngster towards the dais before he could protest.

Hmph!
Without the Mangekyo Sharingan, Itachi was just a kid in Shisui’s eyes, unable to resist him despite his talent.

Hmph!
Fugaku caught the flying Itachi, but his previous anger had subsided. He set Itachi aside and stopped paying attention to his eldest son’s quiet sulking.

Shisui’s speech stirred Fugaku’s emotions, but he was more interested in the methods Shisui mentioned for improving the clan’s overall strength, making Itachi slightly less critical.

“Excellent!”

Shisui nodded at the dais and surveyed the crowd again, feeling a fleeting surge of killing intent, unnoticed by the uneasy Shisui at the front of the line.

“The Uchiha’s honor is forged in blood and fire. So now, I announce the World’s Greatest Shinobi Tournament!”

“Now! Officially begins!”

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