Chapter 109: Attending the Jounin Meeting, the Astonishment of Many Jounin

Uchiha Jin was full of confidence.

Regarding the current situation in Konoha, he was confident in his own judgment.

At the very least.

During this war, as long as Konoha hasn't gone mad, even if they suffer a setback, they will swallow it; they won't completely break ties with the Uchiha!

Itachi breathed a sigh of relief.

In his view, Konoha itself was the strongest ninja village, and Hiruzen Sarutobi was the strongest Hokage.

Although his own teacher's words made sense, if there was a confrontation with the village, it would be a lie to say he wasn't worried.

Time slowly passed.

About twenty minutes later, Tetsuka entered again.

"My lord!"

"Elder Fugaku said he won't attend; Itachi may make the decision on his behalf."

"All the Jounin currently in the clan without missions have now gathered."

"They are all our own people; at the very least, they support Itachi, my lord."

"Everyone who opposed Itachi was assigned missions by the Elder a few days ago and cannot return to the clan in the short term."

"So, please rest assured."

"At this Jounin meeting, Itachi fully represent the Uchiha!"

Uchiha Tetsuka spoke respectfully.

Having followed Jin for so long, he had clearly made considerable progress.

At the very least, in many matters.

He could handle things in advance without Uchiha Jin needing to give specific instructions.

"Hmm, very good!" Uchiha Jin said with a smile: "Itachi've worked hard."

"In that case, let's go."

"Let's see what surprise Hiruzen Sarutobi has prepared for us!"

He spoke softly.

He first settled Itachi to cultivate properly, then left the small courtyard directly.

Walking through the clan grounds, he still couldn't help turning back to glance at his own small courtyard one more time.

His eyes held considerable helplessness.

If it were possible, as a homebody, he wouldn't even want to leave the small courtyard.

But, there was no choice!

Since he had already been drawn into this whirlpool, and since his surname was Uchiha, many things could not be avoided.

Soon.

The two arrived at the entrance of the clan grounds, where nearly seventy Uchiha Jounin were standing there waiting for him.

Seeing him approach, they naturally bowed and spoke.

"Greetings, Elder Jin!"

"Hmm, let's go!"

Because many in the clan had not joined the Police Force.

Therefore, unless they were in the Police Force, they generally addressed him as Elder.

Only those like Tetsuka, who had completely joined his faction, addressed him as My Lord!

Uchiha Jin smiled at the corner of his mouth.

Looking at the many Jounin before him, this was one of the foundations of the Uchiha as a powerful clan in Konoha.

Keep in mind, this was only a part of the Uchiha.

Many Jounin were not currently in the clan grounds for various reasons, and another part of the radical loyalists were firmly suppressed by Fugaku.

Adding these together constitutes the true strength of the Uchiha!

Moreover, this is still the case.

After the Uchiha were suppressed by the Hokage faction for so long, and after so many Uchiha died, they still retained such a vast amount of power.

It was precisely upon seeing this that Jin could not help but sigh in admiration.

No wonder the Konoha elders looked so unfavorably upon the Uchiha.

Twenty minutes later.

Hokage Tower, the Jounin Conference Hall.

By the time the Uchiha group arrived, most of the hall was already seated.

Considering that most of Konoha's elites are currently fighting on the front lines, it is likely that all the Jounin still in Konoha have already arrived.

Just as the group pushed the door open, everyone's gaze toward the Uchiha instantly turned quite strange.

They were all very curious.

The usually foolish Uchiha, how did they suddenly become enlightened this time, managing to launch such a brilliant counterattack?

Yes.

As a Konoha ninja clan, they might not compare to the Uchiha.

But they still possess basic judgment; during this period when Konoha has been in such chaos.

Everyone clearly knows who the Uchiha are targeting!

However.

Despite the Uchiha's arrival, no one stepped forward to greet them.

This is also normal.

After all, within Konoha, the Uchiha are already disliked by people and dogs alike.

Add to that the targeting by the Konoha elders; everyone might not dare to provoke the Uchiha, but they certainly won't get too close to them either.

Otherwise, the next moment.

The Konoha elders might target them instead.

"Truly, strange!"

"At such an important Jounin meeting, Fugaku, as the clan head, actually didn't come?"

"That young Uchiha leading them must be Uchiha Jin, right?"

"So young, it's hard to imagine!"

"Isn't that right? At my age, I was still just a Chunin, while he has already become an Uchiha elder."

"Comparing people can really make Itachi angry!"

"For the Uchiha, it's quite normal!"

"Once they activate their Sharingan, their strength instantly skyrockets."

"Not to mention Uchiha Jin, who awakened the Mangekyo Sharingan, the ultimate power of the Uchiha!"

"Truly worthy of being Konoha's number one noble clan, truly terrifying!"

"I heard that some time ago, blood filled the area in front of the Police Department; once Uchiha Jin activated his Mangekyo, over twenty Jounin couldn't even dodge."

"That story is true; my house is right next to the Police Department, and I witnessed it with my own eyes."

"Hiss! Truly terrifying!"

"No wonder the Uchiha are known as the number one noble clan of the Uchiha!"

"Compared to the Uchiha, the Hyuga are a bit lacking!"

"That's not really comparable; on a real battlefield, I'd rather have a Hyuga as a teammate."

"..."

Everyone present was murmuring among themselves.

Of course.

Everyone spoke very quietly, but everyone present was a Jounin.

Even if the voice is low, how could they not hear it?

Therefore, precisely because of this.

On the Hyuga side, everyone's expression looked rather unpleasant.

After all, everyone knows that the Hyuga have always been competing with the Uchiha for the title of the number one noble clan.

Being looked down upon like this, it would be strange if their mood was good.

Especially Hiashi Hyuga!

Some time ago, their heavily guarded clan was invaded as if it were uninhabited, and seven or eight members of the Hyuga Main Branch were directly killed.

Because of this incident, the Hyuga became the laughingstock of Konoha.

Who would have thought.

Before this incident had even passed, they were being compared to the Uchiha again.

Truly, utterly infuriating.

But, they truly have no way to fight back!

The Uchiha's Sharingan, their Byakugan truly isn't afraid of.

Only the Mangekyo.

The Hyuga clan's records state that the Byakugan can also evolve into the Tenseigan.

But unlike the Sharingan.

In the Uchiha clan, a Mangekyo occasionally appears.

But in contrast, the Hyuga clan had never produced a member who evolved the Tenseigan.

This left them without confidence, even making them begin to doubt whether the clan's records were written incorrectly.

Thinking this,

Hyuga Hizashi wore a worried expression.

Turning to look at the clan members whose faces were filled with anger, Hyuga Hizashi spoke softly.

"Everyone, be cautious."

"With so many Jonin from the Hidden Leaf Village present now, do not bring shame to the Hyuga clan."

As Hyuga Hizashi spoke, the others, though resentful in their hearts, could only choose to fall silent.

Meanwhile, on the other side.

The Uchiha clan remained extremely arrogant.

The Mangekyo Sharingan was their pride.

Only Uchiha Jin.

His expression was calm, a faint smile on his lips.

His entire demeanor appeared very humble.

He had become a Jonin only recently, and had even been made an Uchiha Elder immediately.

Regarding the ninja of the Hidden Leaf Village, he knew not a single one.

"Tetsuka, lead the way."

"This is my first time here; I do not know where our position is."

"..."