“If you’re scared, then leave!”
Jin Uchiha yelled at Koharu Utatane, his words leaving no room for compromise.
“Konoha, established by the Uchiha and Senju clans, was not meant for cowards like you to live comfortably in the rear!”
“When the Uchiha and Senju clans founded Konoha, it was so our clans and the other ninja clans that joined us could all live better lives!”
Jin looked around, locking eyes with every ninja present, his voice growing more impassioned.
“Everyone here means every single one of you. Only if everyone is willing to protect each other will Konoha truly have a reason to exist!”
“Sacrificing our comrades, letting the bodies of Konoha’s heroes be humiliated to seek peace—those who desecrate Konoha this way, get out of here!”
“The Konoha founded by the Uchiha does not need cowards who only gossip behind others’ backs!”
“Koharu Utatane, I’ll give you one more chance to organize your words!”
Jin’s voice turned icy as he addressed Koharu again.
“If sacrificing comrades is your method and belief, then the Konoha founded by the Uchiha doesn’t need you!”
“Today, as the Acting Hokage and a founding clan member of Konoha, I declare the expulsion of the Koharu clan from Konoha!”
Expulsion from Konoha!
Jin’s powerful declaration, backed by his overwhelming aura, left Koharu pale with fear.
Despite her long tenure as an influential advisor, she had never felt so powerless and terrified.
Jin is a madman; this expulsion is no idle threat. It’s a prepared excuse to draw the blade against the Koharu clan.
“I… I’m just concerned… concerned about Konoha’s losses…”
Koharu stammered, unable to meet Jin’s gaze, her words filled with panic and helplessness.
“Trash!”
Jin scoffed, then turned to address the gathered clans again.
“The Konoha founded by the Uchiha and Senju clans has never forced others to agree with us. We welcome like-minded allies and protect comrades who want to protect each other!”
“If anyone here believes that the Acting Hokage shouldn’t go to great lengths for our comrades, then neither I, Jin Uchiha, nor Konoha will stop any clan from leaving!”
Hmph!
Jin coldly eyed the crowd, inwardly reveling.
Not one of them can stand up to me!
Do these weaklings dare to play political correctness with me? Let me show you what real political correctness is!
Repeatedly invoking “the Uchiha and Senju clans,” Jin reminded everyone that they were merely guests in Konoha.
The Uchiha clan had long been suppressed by Tobirama Senju and his successors like Sarutobi Hiruzen, who had positioned themselves as representatives of the Senju legacy.
But now.
With Jin as Acting Hokage and Hiruzen as the one who desecrated the Senju lineage and abandoned his comrades, the crowd saw the true founding identity of the Uchiha in Konoha.
Combining this with the rhetoric of fighting for comrades and like-minded allies…
Perfect!
Jin smirked and continued.
“As the founding clan of Konoha and now the Acting Hokage, I will shoulder the Hokage’s responsibilities!”
“If the Hidden Cloud Village submits and returns our comrades’ bodies, so be it…”
“But if they disrespect us, we will go to war! The Uchiha will lead every battle, win every battle, and protect every Konoha comrade with our strength!”
Jin turned his gaze to Hiruzen.
“Unlike some ‘weakest Hokage,’ who, despite their pitiful strength, claimed to be the strongest. Don’t pretend to be mighty without Hashirama’s power!”
“Using comrades’ sacrifices and bodies to seek peace—Sarutobi Hiruzen, how dare you!”
Jin’s direct insult silenced Hiruzen’s attempt to respond.
“What do you mean! Arrest him!”
“What are you doing?”
Hiruzen was startled, seeing Uchiha Yuhara approaching with a group of police force members.
The crowd was shocked, struggling to process this rapid turn of events.
Is Lord Hokage going to arrest Hiruzen?
“Jin…”
Homura and Koharu, desperate, stepped in front of Hiruzen.
“Acting Hokage… Lord Hokage, what are you doing? Hiruzen was once the Third Hokage. Any judgment should be made by the Fifth Hokage!”
Despite their panic, they couldn’t abandon Hiruzen.
“Indeed!”
Jin eyed them coldly, his tone dismissive.
“I won’t break my word, but with tensions between Konoha and the Hidden Cloud, Hiruzen’s actions seem treasonous. Until the Fifth Hokage confirms, the police force will detain him to prevent any leaks!”
What!
Jin’s reasoning, though flimsy, held some logic, and the crowd hesitated to object.
He has the power and is the Acting Hokage, after all!
Koharu couldn’t retreat now, desperately arguing.
“Hiruzen would never do such a thing! If he’s detained, who knows what might happen!”
Hahaha…
Jin’s signature Uchiha laughter filled the air, but this time, it seemed genuinely amused.
“Do you think the Uchiha would seek personal revenge or break our own rules? Do you even know what the Uchiha stand for?”
Familiar arrogance and confidence, yet with honesty that earned respect.
The Uchiha fight openly; they don’t scheme behind backs…
Hm…
Jin should be… probably… trustworthy!
Aware of the situation, Jin, ever prepared, remained untroubled.
“The police force is impartial. To avoid accusations of personal revenge…”
Jin paused, giving Hiruzen a meaningful look, then continued with a cold smile.
“Detain him publicly!”
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