Naruto: The Fall of the Uchiha - Chapter 51

Are you talking about evidence?
What evidence do you need?

With so many bodies lying around, can’t you investigate them yourself?
Does anyone think the Uchiha would kill a clan elite like Shisui without reason?
Only when pushed to the extreme, would the Uchiha react so crazily!

As Uchiha Jin’s angry shout echoed, everyone present was lost in thought, analyzing the clues at the scene alongside Jin’s earlier statements.

Stealing a clan’s kekkei genkai! Killing a clan’s core member!
Combining Jin’s critical information with the scene’s evidence, everyone quickly pieced together the likely events.

Danzo coveted the Uchiha’s most powerful kekkei genkai, the Mangekyo Sharingan. He organized his Root members to seize it, even successfully gouging out one eye…
But Shisui resisted fiercely and managed to attract the Uchiha clan’s rescue forces…

It sounded like Danzo acted both recklessly and foolishly. However, given Danzo’s reputation as the “Darkness of the Shinobi World,” such actions seemed entirely plausible, even highly credible.

Damn it!
Danzo, you’re genuinely despicable!

Even without probing the bodies for more information, the outcome was clear.
At this moment, even the senior members of Konoha’s various clans felt a surge of anger. Stealing a kekkei genkai was the ultimate taboo, something publicly unacceptable among all clans. If this precedent were set, all bloodline clans would become targets.
Didn’t the Hyuga clan use the cruel Caged Bird Seal to protect their kekkei genkai?
More importantly, Danzo had thoroughly enraged the Uchiha. If a war erupted, which clan in Konoha would escape unscathed?

The clans joined Konoha and supported the Hokage for their own and their clan’s development, not to become disposable pawns. Even though many clans had their differences with the Uchiha, they had to consider one question.

If it’s the Uchiha this time, who’s next?
Hiruzen Sarutobi was astounded by Jin’s uncompromising words. More concerning was the shifting attitude of Konoha’s significant clans, something the “Strongest Hokage” was keenly aware of.

Konoha’s foundation must be maintained!
Hiruzen knew he couldn’t act rashly despite his mounting anger and frustration. A single command leading to war with the Uchiha would obliterate the legacy of the Second Hokage, the sacrifices of past wars, and his clan’s rise and future. All would be for nothing.

It was better to negotiate with someone more amenable, like Fugaku, the “conservative” head of the Uchiha clan.

“Fugaku, is this the Uchiha’s decision?”

“Hokage-sama…”

Already shaken by the sudden upheaval, Fugaku hesitated but was cut off by Jin’s murderous gaze.

“Fugaku, I am the Uchiha elder!”

“Uh…”

Fugaku didn’t know how to respond. Seeing the resolve in the eyes of the Uchiha behind Jin, he sighed and stepped back silently.

Of course!

Fugaku knew he wasn’t backing down out of fear. Jin’s presence exuded an unfamiliar, formidable aura. It wasn’t reliance on Fugaku’s reluctance to harm his clan but…

“So disrespectful…”

Jin muttered before turning to Hiruzen again.

“The Uchiha and the Police Force will not compromise. For stealing our kekkei genkai and killing my beloved grandson, everyone involved must pay the price!”

Nearly slipping up, Jin corrected himself. His gaze became more intense as he scanned the crowd and locked onto Hiruzen.

“The Uchiha can die in battle, but not to treachery!”

“Anyone who obstructs us will face our wrath. Even if Danzo is spared, we will not rest until the Sarutobi, Mitokado, and Utatane clans are destroyed if they stand in our way. As long as one Uchiha stands, the fight will continue!”

“The Uchiha can die, but someone will pay the price. Who will be our scapegoat?”

With each word, Jin took a step forward, his ironclad resolve sending shivers through everyone present. The Uchiha behind him echoed his enthusiasm.

“You dare!”

Hiruzen took a few steps back, trying to regain his composure and assert his authority.

But Jin wasn’t Danzo. He sneered at Hiruzen, covering his forehead and laughing maniacally.

“Hahahahaha…”

Jin’s signature laugh echoed as he turned to the red-eyed Uchiha behind him.

“Uchiha, tell me, do you fear death?”

The question ignited their warrior spirit, their eyes burning brighter.

“Hahahahaha…”

Following Jin’s lead, Uchiha Tunam and Uchiha Hayate stepped forward, shouting with all their might.

“Uchiha, till death!”

“Uchiha, till death!”

“Uchiha, till death!”

The rallying cry shook the heavens. The Uchiha brought by Fugaku and Setsuna joined in, their blood boiling.

Setsuna had moved beside Fugaku, and after a silent exchange, Fugaku stepped forward. His eyes transformed into the shuriken-shaped Mangekyo Sharingan as he glared at Hiruzen.

“Uchiha, till death!”

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