[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-uchiha-in-konoha-starting-off-by-standing-up-to-":3,"chapter-uchiha-in-konoha-starting-off-by-standing-up-to--uchiha-in-konoha-starting-off-by-standing-up-to--chapter-21":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Uchiha in Konoha, Starting Off by Standing Up to Konoha!",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2322218,4543,"Chapter 21","uchiha-in-konoha-starting-off-by-standing-up-to--chapter-21",21,"\u003Cp>Half an hour later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clan leader’s residence, reception hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among the Uchiha who had not yet joined the radical faction, all were now seated inside the meeting hall, whispering among themselves, their faces clearly grim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fugaku was no different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though the reception hall seemed crowded, these were all the people on his side—and most of them were moderates; the number he could truly command could be counted on one hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He let out a sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just a month ago, he had been able to command with authority—how had he come to this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Enough, Fugaku.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Everyone is here. Just say what Itachi need to say.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Uchiha Hachiya, one of the elder moderates who favored yielding to the village and integrating into it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the current state of the Uchiha clan, his mood had been foul all along—those who once trusted him were now reduced to just a handful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Fugaku hadn’t claimed it was urgent, he truly wouldn’t have come.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The others remained silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, they held little respect for Fugaku—he was merely a figurehead with no real power. Though he still bore the title of clan leader, no one took him seriously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fugaku: “...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face darkened as if dripping with water; his fists clenched tightly in rage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hated it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he had known Uchiha Jin would turn out so disastrous, he should have killed him at the first sign of his rise, no matter the cost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, it was too late.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing his emotions, his tone turning grave: “Uchiha Jin has reclaimed our ancestral lands!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiss!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At Fugaku’s words, everyone drew in a sharp breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before anyone could react, Fugaku, as clan leader, spoke again: “But this is certainly not a good thing. Everyone knows the relationship between the Uchiha and the village—forcibly taking back that land will only intensify tensions.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Therefore, Uchiha!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We cannot let Uchiha Jin continue his recklessness. We must find a way to stop his foolish actions.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We’ve only just begun to ease relations with the village—we cannot let Uchiha Jin destroy it all!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, it was too late.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even as Fugaku shouted passionately, the room fell into dead silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone remained silent; no one spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fugaku was stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t understand why no one reacted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Fugaku’s face grew darker, the moderate elder Uchiha Siming sighed and reluctantly spoke: “I admit Itachi’re right, Fugaku, but the problem is we cannot stop him.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, there’s no one left!” Uchiha Hachiya nodded slowly: “Fugaku, accept it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Everyone outside this room has joined the radical faction.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Even if we wanted to resist, we have no strength to do so!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As others spoke, Fugaku’s heart sank further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uchiha Sifang, who had remained silent until now, muttered: “I told Itachi before, Fugaku—we should’ve adopted defensive measures like the radicals. But Itachi hesitated, unwilling to act.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Itachi think of grand strategy, but the people below don’t understand that.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They know that if they don’t join the radicals, death is their only fate.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those present began speaking one after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone had grievances against Fugaku—if only he had shown more leadership, they wouldn’t have turned against him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uchiha Tianye, the clan’s senior elder and a survivor from Madara’s era, had long since retired to live in seclusion, now merely a ceremonial figure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this time, he spoke: “I don’t blame those who joined the radicals—they only want to survive. If Itachi, as clan leader, cannot protect their safety, don’t blame them for choosing the radicals.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t talk about the ‘greater good’ of the Uchiha. If Itachi were truly selfless, would Itachi hand over your wife and children to Danzo to save the common clansmen?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why haven’t these people here joined the radicals?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s not because of loyalty to the Uchiha—it’s because we have strength. We aren’t afraid of Root sending assassins.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m tired.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Since Uchiha Jin now represents the tide of the times, I, too, will join the radical faction.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“As for Itachi, Fugaku, I’ll give Itachi one final piece of advice!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Itachi’ve always been indecisive. The Uchiha are in this predicament because of your hesitation. Back then, the clan had already chosen to fully support the Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But when Minato truly fell into crisis, Itachi, because of Danzo’s interference, missed the chance to rescue him—and that’s what led us to this plight.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Itachi’re unfit to be clan leader. I advise Itachi to step down voluntarily.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s all I have to say. Goodbye.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uchiha Tianye rose shakily, took a few people with him, and walked out directly—heading straight to join the radical faction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reception hall fell into utter silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone remained silent; no one spoke again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fugaku’s face darkened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uchiha Tianye had torn open the truth Fugaku most feared: the Uchiha’s current state was indeed his own fault—his hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But equally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would never accept Uchiha Jin’s ideas. In his view, Uchiha Jin was far too radical.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Uchiha Jin led the clan, it would be utterly annihilated!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Uchiha Hachiya also rose: “Everyone, I’m leaving too!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Though I don’t fully endorse Uchiha Jin, I’ve thought carefully these past days. Whether it’s Root and the Anbu withdrawing, or his proactive defenses, he has indeed ensured the safety of our clansmen.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Now he’s reclaimed our ancestral lands!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I think I should try trusting Uchiha Jin.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Though his methods are indeed radical, they’ve changed the Uchiha’s passive, beaten-down situation.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Perhaps following Uchiha Jin will lead to annihilation—but it’s better than living in this miserable, cowering existence. I, Uchiha Hachiya, still have blood in my veins.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’d rather die standing than live on my knees!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uchiha Hachiya walked out directly, and those who followed him left with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the departure of these two elders, many others rose one after another, ultimately choosing to join the radical faction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only Fugaku, the clan leader, remained—along with the two elders, Uchiha Sifang and Uchiha Siming, and three subordinates, totaling thirteen Uchiha jōnin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fugaku’s face grew darker; the killing intent in his eyes grew heavier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uchiha Jin!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because of this bastard, he had truly become a leader with no followers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Shisui entered, having just finished his shift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the empty room, Shisui couldn’t help but speak:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Clan leader, where is everyone else?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Aren’t we supposed to meet and decide how to deal with Uchiha Jin and the radicals?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Where are the other elders?”\u003C\u002Fp>",1077,"2026-06-20T16:36:27.897Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","daf0be4914b2a2f9b0b9153ddb526ea5989253462e1f4a970b6c420703ba6686","uchiha-in-konoha-starting-off-by-standing-up-to--chapter-22","uchiha-in-konoha-starting-off-by-standing-up-to--chapter-20",371,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fuchiha-in-konoha-starting-off-by-standing-up-to--cover.jpg"]