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It remains to be seen how these families will choose!
Chapter 151 The Great Battle Begins!
The Third Hokage turned his gaze to the heads of the Hyuga clan and other families, seemingly anticipating their response.
The crowd fell silent.
Now that the Uchiha are so powerful, and they even obtained a "weakened version of Sage Mode" from them, going against the Uchiha now would not only be repaying kindness with enmity, but also making them pawns for the Konoha higher-ups. Everyone isn't stupid.
Seeing that everyone was ignoring him, the Third Hokage was a little embarrassed and called out by name:
"Hiashi, what's your opinion?"
The Byakugan has a unique advantage in intelligence gathering. If it gains the support of the Hyuga clan, the Konoha leadership will be even more confident in eliminating the Uchiha clan!
Seeing that everyone's eyes were on him, Hiashi took a sip of tea and said:
"Lord Hokage, the Uchiha are one of the founding clans of Konoha, and the cause of this matter needs to be clarified further. I think we should consider this carefully."
"Lord Hokage, Clan Chief Hiashi is right!" At this moment, Shikaku, a member of Konoha's strategist group, also spoke up: "If Konoha and the Uchiha go to war, not only will countless people die, but other villages may also take advantage of the situation. Lord Hokage, please think carefully!"
“Yes, yes!” the other clan leaders echoed.
"Enough!" The Third Hokage waved his hand, stopping the clan leaders from arguing. He said, "The Uchiha are an evil clan. Our tolerance will only encourage their arrogance. The purge is urgent and must be carried out immediately!"
"Who supports it, and who opposes it?!"
“We, the Shimura clan, support this!” Takesuke Shimura immediately expressed his support.
The Shimura clan and the Uchiha clan were sworn enemies.
In addition, Genba killed Danzo.
This further strained the relationship.
Takesuke Shimura wished he could devour Genyo's flesh and blood raw.
"We support it too!" Sarutobi and other clan leaders also agreed to carry out the purge of the Uchiha clan.
"I object!" Hiashi stepped forward, expressing his disagreement. The Hyuga and Uchiha clans were on good terms, and there was no need to get involved in this mess!
"I also object!" Shikaku also expressed his opinion.
People tend to conform.
Seeing the two stand up in opposition, the patriarchs of the other families also echoed their sentiments.
The third generation's eyes instantly darkened; he hadn't expected that nearly half of the higher-ups would oppose it.
"Very well! Then you shall take your clan members and immediately proceed to the refuge in Konoha." The Third Hokage suppressed his anger and continued, "Since you have not chosen to stand with Konoha, I expect you to remain neutral. I do not wish for another clan to be the one to be purged in the future!"
Everyone understood the threat emanating from the third generation.
However, everyone also knows that if the Konoha leadership wins this war against the Uchiha, the neutral clans will definitely be suppressed, but if they lose, they will face a purge by the Uchiha.
They don't have any deep-seated hatred for the Uchiha, so there's no need for them to get involved. Let them suppress them if they want!
The heads of all the major families left the scene one after another!
After they left, the third generation slammed his fist on the conference table, shattering it, and said viciously, "Bring the old, weak, sick, and disabled to the shelter. The cleansing operation is about to begin!"
"Leader!"
That afternoon.
Konoha used the pretext of an exercise.
The villagers were evacuated to a safe refuge area inside Fire Shadow Rock.
The same applies to the other candidates from the hidden villages who came to participate in the Chunin Exams!
The war between Konoha and the Uchiha clan will inevitably cause great destruction.
If too many innocent villagers die then.
This will be very unfavorable to the Konoha leadership in terms of public opinion.
"Teacher, what happened?" Inside the shelter, a Sunagakure genin tugged at Yokura's sleeve, asking curiously.
"It's alright, it's just a drill." Yecang patted the Sand Ninja's head.
She and more than twenty Sunagakure genin were all placed in the spacious basement of the shelter.
but.
Yekura clearly sensed that this was not a drill, but rather something truly significant was about to happen.
and.
Whose drills will interrupt the Chunin Exams?
This is completely illogical.
The exit of the shelter was guarded by Konoha ninjas, making it difficult for Yekura to break out. When she thought of going to check on the Uchiha, she gave up the idea after seeing the gazes of the genin behind her.
As the leader of the Sand Village Jonin, she needs to protect her students. Moreover, Genba is so strong that he will definitely be alright!
...
On the way to Konoha Prison.
At this moment, Kakashi's hands were bound with iron chains. He looked at the village behind him, which resembled the calm before a storm, and remained silent.
The conflict between Konoha and the Uchiha clan has a long history.
At this moment, war breaks out, and Kakashi is powerless to change it.
Kakashi felt he was very stupid.
I used to believe in the Will of Fire.
However, the actions of the Konoha leadership caused a change in Kakashi's heart.
Whom does the burning of Konoha ultimately illuminate?
This is a question worth pondering.
"Is it even possible for the Uchiha to win?" Kakashi wondered to himself.
The Third Hokage held power for decades, and his influence was deeply entrenched.
Although the Uchiha clan has grown stronger over the past four or five years by relying on real estate, it takes time for their strength to increase.
Maybe Genye will change everything?
I thought about it.
Kakashi shook his head again!
Gen Ye is still too young!
"Kakashi, why don't you help Konoha eliminate the Uchiha!" Asuma appeared behind Kakashi without him noticing, his voice clearly filled with anger.
Asuma and Kakashi are friends, but more importantly, they are comrades-in-arms. Asuma hopes that Kakashi will stand on the same side as him.
Kakashi shook his head and said, "The Uchiha aren't that bad. Going to war with them won't benefit Konoha at all, and might even let other villages benefit."
Asuma took a step forward, angrily saying, "Kakashi, just because Obito gave you a Sharingan, does that make you blind to reality? Wake up! The Uchiha are a bunch of demons; excessive indulgence will only destroy Konoha!"
"You keep saying the Uchiha destroyed Konoha, but over the years, what I've seen is the Uchiha helping the weak and working for the villagers' benefit. Where were Konoha's leaders during that time? My other eye comes from Hatake Sakumo, do you think it can't see clearly like the Sharingan?" Kakashi retorted angrily!
At this moment, Sunset Red stepped forward and said, "Asuma, don't do this!"
At present, Xi Yang Hong and Asma are just ordinary friends.
"Hahaha!" Asuma laughed coldly, then said, "Kakashi, from this day forward, we are no longer friends. Our friendship is over!"
Kakashi glanced at Asuma, then turned and left. A friend who can't distinguish right from wrong is better off without.
...
After Genba and the other two returned to the Uchiha clan, they told Fugaku about the situation. Upon learning that everyone had been attacked, Fugaku was furious.
Not long after.
Uchiha Yukino came to report that the Konoha leadership was evacuating villagers and weaker ninjas, and had even received concrete intelligence that the Konoha leadership was planning a purge of the Uchiha clan. Fugaku remained silent for a long time, then looked at Shisui and asked:
"Shisui, do your Sharingan belong to the Uchiha clan or Konoha?"
Shisui took a deep breath and, without any hesitation, said, "These Sharingan eyes of mine belong to the Uchiha!"
His tone was very decisive!
That's true.
Danzo's attempt to gouge out his eyes was a devastating blow to Shisui. He had worked so hard for so many years, almost giving his all for the Konoha leadership, and nearly dying several times. Yet Danzo wanted to gouge out his Sharingan in order to obtain the power of Kotoamatsukami. How could Shisui possibly bear this?
Everyone's heart is made of flesh.
Everyone has emotions.
Meanwhile, the higher-ups in Konoha repeatedly chilled Shisui's heart.
"Good, good, good!" Fugaku laughed loudly upon hearing Shisui's reply.
Now, including himself, Shisui, and Genya, the Uchiha clan has a total of three pairs of Mangekyou Sharingan!
There are also quite a few Sharingan with three tomoe.
They possess such strength.
Why should we fear retaliation from the Konoha leadership?
"Yukino, by order of my clan leader, summon all ninjas of the Uchiha clan who are at least Chunin level and gather at the Naka Shrine at 8 PM tonight for a clan meeting."
"At the same time, we will order all Uchiha operatives outside the village, regardless of the mission they are undertaking, to return to Konoha at all costs!"
"Yukino takes the order!"
Night falls.
Inside Nanga Shrine.
Fugaku, as the clan head, stood in the center of the arena.
Before him stood elite members of the Uchiha clan.
Genba, Yashiro, Yukino, Shisui, Itachi, Inahisa, Tetsuka, Kinmo and other masters were all present.
Fugaku first revealed the actual situation of the Konoha high-ranking officials attacking Genba and Shisui, which made the clansmen indignant and eager to demand an explanation from the Third Hokage!
Looking at the dark-skinned Uchiha clan below the stage, Fugaku said, "According to reliable intelligence, the Konoha leadership will use the pretext of attacking Danzo and rebelling to launch a purge against our clan. Now the Uchiha have nowhere to retreat; only by fighting to the death can we defend the dignity of the Uchiha!"
Fugaku doesn't want to start a war with Konoha, but he's now backed into a corner and has no other choice!
Upon hearing Fugaku's declaration, the Uchiha clan members' eyes turned bloodshot, and they resolved to fight Konoha to the death.
these years.
The Uchiha clan had had enough of the humiliation inflicted on Konoha.
today.
This is the time for revenge!
Fugaku looked at the crowd and said, "War means death. Many clansmen may die after today, but there is nothing we can do about it. If we don't fight for our own interests, the outcome may be even worse!"
Fortunately, though.
Xuan Ye had previously taught everyone a "weakened version of immortal techniques," which improved their ability to survive.
and so.
The Uchiha clan still has a very good chance of winning this time.
"I'll show you the ultimate power of the Uchiha!" After saying that, Fugaku activated his Mangekyou Sharingan, and purple energy surged from his body, enveloping him in a second-stage Susanoo.
To inspire his clansmen, Fugaku chose to demonstrate the power of his kaleidoscope.
Even Shisui activated his one-eyed Mangekyou Sharingan, and a green Susanoo appeared.
Thanks to Genye's treatment, Shisui has recovered considerably.
Then.
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