Chapter 2: Wood Release at the Clan Meeting (I) (Ch 2)

Sarutobi Hiruzen has only one bottom line, and that is that he cannot be the first to use the power of the Nine-Tails.
This means that Wood Release is what Sarutobi Hiruzen wants Harumitsu to demonstrate in this war. Similarly, even if Harumitsu uses the Mangekyō, as long as the timing is right, it may cause some fear in Sarutobi Hiruzen.
But Harumi didn’t believe that Sarutobi Hiruzen didn’t know about Tobirama Senju’s previous research on the Sharingan.
As long as they are made to believe that Haruki opened his eyes for the sake of Konoha and the village, everything will become reasonable, making it difficult for them to find any doubts.
Soon, the clear light swept across the dark green rubble of the clan’s houses, and they called Uncle Sifang and rushed to the residence of the clan leader Togashi.
“Clan leader Togashi, the Hokage has ordered me to go to the Rain Country to provide support. I would like to ask you to convene an emergency clan meeting. This is an opportunity for the Uchiha to further win the trust of the village and the Hokage.”
After Harukitsu finished speaking, Togashi and the four elders beside Harukitsu looked at each other. After a simple eye contact, they made a decision in their hearts.
His son Fugaku has led nearly a hundred Uchiha to the battlefield, including 12 jonin, 36 chunin, and 36 genin.
Each jonin, two chunins, and one other ninja form a spearhead team, while the chunins and three genins form the regular troops.
The war had only been going on for half a year, and the Uchiha clan had already sent out more than one-tenth of the clan’s ninjas, making it the clan with the most men in the Konoha clan.
Although Togashi was not clear about Harumitsu’s thoughts, he decided to agree based on the principle that “whatever Harumitsu said is right” and the hints from the four elders.
He immediately raised his hand to summon his ninja cat and ordered it to spread the word and convene an emergency clan meeting.
In just less than half an hour, the secret room under the Nanga Shrine was filled with dozens of ninjas.
These are all the Uchiha jonin in the village, and nearly half of them have already opened the three-magatama Sharingan.
The candlelight flickered. At this moment, the atmosphere of the clan meeting was extremely tense and serious. Emergency clan meetings were only held when there were major events concerning the family. Since the founding of Konoha Village, it had never been held except for the two times when Uchiha Madara escaped and rebelled and the Yomi Rebellion.
Even the elders who had always been exclusive of each other temporarily put aside their differences at this moment, and everyone’s eyes were focused on the clan leader Togashi.
Everyone held their breath, waiting for the patriarch to speak.
There was determination in Togashi’s eyes as he guessed the purpose of Harumitsu’s request for an emergency clan meeting, combining it with the known intelligence and news.
He made an extremely bold decision.
“My fellow countrymen, the Hokage has ordered Harumiu to go to the border to support the front. This is the best chance for our Uchiha clan to restore its former glory.”
His eyes swept over the faces of every Uchiha, Togashi took a deep breath, his expression solemn and serious: “I have decided that from now on, the position of clan leader will be passed to Uchiha Harumitsu.”
“I believe that he can lead the clan, rebuild the Uchiha clan’s once damaged glory, and lead us to glory again!”
The four elders were stunned on the spot.
Could it be that… Haruki has already told him the news that he has opened the Mangekyō Sharingan?
He looked at Qingguang and saw that Qingguang looked calm, as if everything was within his expectations.
But in fact, Haruki didn’t tell Togashi anything.
I’m afraid that Togashi himself had made some guesses. He had previously expressed that he wanted me to succeed him as the clan leader.
It is very likely that he has deduced something and wants to take this opportunity to force the issue and at the same time force himself to show his cards.
For a moment, the faces of everyone in the clan were filled with surprise and questioning.
Even if no one dislikes Qingguang, Qingguang half a year ago led the police department to make so many changes and was accepted by the villagers.
Even for the first time, they married with other ninja clans.
But all this can only mean that Harumitsu is a beloved Uchiha, and in the future, even if he becomes an Uchiha elder now, they can accept it.
Because the biggest role of the elders is to speak for the family and represent the voice of the clan members. In the history of the Uchiha family, there have been elders who even had two magatama and even had not opened the Sharingan.
The Uchiha clan has always respected the strong since ancient times. During the peace period half a year ago, Harumitsu’s various actions shone brightly, and he even overshadowed Fugaku, the Minister of Police, the young clan leader of the Uchiha clan, and the successor to the clan leader.
However, Harumitsu has never officially demonstrated his strength in Konoha. Not only the Uchiha, but the entire Konoha, still has the impression that Harumitsu opened the three-magatama Sharingan at the age of 14 and became a Jonin.
Things are different now. In the past six months, Fugaku has made great achievements on the front line, second only to the three disciples of Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen.
He even single-handedly inflicted heavy damage on two of the three most capable men of the demigod Hanzo, Hattori and Kamida.
After that battle, he even earned the nickname “Evil Eyes” Fugaku on the front line.
In an instant, this hawkish elder was the first to express his doubts, looking Qingguang up and down.
Half a year ago, the intelligence investigation in the Rain Country was a difficult mission. Although Harumi was a three-magatama magatama and was weak, he was the best candidate to take over the hot potato because of his identity as the adopted son of the Hokage.
But this kid is not worthy of the position of clan leader!
“Chief Togashi, Fugaku fought the enemy on the front line and made great contributions.”
“If you want Fugaku to succeed me, I have no objection, but Harukitsu, this kid has opened the three magatama and is a village jonin. What else can he be proud of?”
“If one can become the clan leader just by opening the three magatama, then we Uchiha will have more than thirty more clan leaders.” Setsuna’s expression was full of contempt for Harukitsu.
At the same time, nearly ten Uchiha behind Setsuna also revealed the deep red in their eyes, and three magatama Sharingan appeared.
Not only the hawks represented by Setsuna, but even the dove elder Huahai, who had always been most optimistic about Qingguang, shook his head slightly.
He believed that Harumitsu’s strength would not be bad. After all, he was a genius who could open the three magatama at the age of 14, and he was also trained by Sarutobi Hiruzen. But objectively speaking, Harumitsu still lacked some practical experience compared to Fugaku.
If it is said that Harumitsu does have a great chance of defeating Fugaku in the election for the next clan leader in a few years, now, even he is more optimistic about Fugaku.
Strength is paramount, numbers are paramount, this is the truth recognized by all Uchiha, no matter whether they are hawks, doves, or neutrals.
“Patriarch Togashi, it is not appropriate to let Harumitsu succeed the position of patriarch at this time. How about waiting for Harumitsu to hone his skills at the front line and return with Fugaku before making a decision?”
“Everyone knows that Fugaku is your son. As the clan leader, you have to avoid suspicion, but everyone can see what the boy did.”
“As a father, you can’t let Fugaku feel disappointed.”