[{"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-38":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},2322235,4543,"Chapter 38: Jin","uchiha-in-konoha-starting-off-by-standing-up-to--chapter-38",38,"\u003Cp>Hashirama Sarutobi’s gaze was dull.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A chilling light flashed in his eyes; he looked like an enraged vulture, fixed on Uchiha Jin’s back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Get out!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He did not look at Fugaku, only coldly pointed toward the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fugaku’s scalp prickled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the first time he had seen Hashirama Sarutobi enraged—his entire previous image of the Hokage shattered into pieces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without a trace of the Mangekyo wielder’s arrogance, he fled the Hokage’s office like a startled cat, utterly disheveled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Anbu!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Notify Danzo, Koharu, and Enma—have them drop everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Come immediately, as fast as Itachi can!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hashirama Sarutobi spoke coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The kneeling Anbu bowed respectfully and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ten minutes later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the Uchiha compound entrance, Fugaku caught up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze toward Uchiha Jin was complex; after a long silence, he spoke bitterly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Jin, Itachi…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t hesitate. Say what Itachi have to.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uchiha Jin was casual, his eyes half-lidded, even offering a faint smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And yet—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fugaku hesitated, then asked: “Did Itachi already know Hashirama Sarutobi’s true nature?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Itachi’re saying that like it’s a louse on a bald man’s head,” Uchiha Jin rolled his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fugaku said: “Explain.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uchiha Jin had no desire to waste words on this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Considering the actions ahead required Fugaku as a scapegoat, he spoke directly: “Senju Shindai, Katō Dan, Hatake Sōbō, Minato Namikaze…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Senju and Uzumaki clans, then the Legendary Sannin…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Especially—Orochimaru!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A commoner like him—where did he get the funds for human experiments?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fugaku was stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had left early and never moved to the current ancestral grounds, so he truly hadn’t known.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And yet—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Fugaku’s bewildered face, Uchiha Jin said plainly: “Go talk to the other elders—I’ve told them these things.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Leaf’s high command won’t stay quiet. I need to keep them busy—no time to discuss this with Itachi.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He waved his hand and walked toward his home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fugaku’s eyes were complex, but he finally made up his mind: “I’m willing to contribute to the Uchiha. If we truly reach armed confrontation, I will act.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, he resolved fully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no choice!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hashirama Sarutobi’s true face had genuinely terrified him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that he understood he had been deceived, even if he hadn’t shown it earlier, when armed conflict came, he would stand firmly with Uchiha Jin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And yet—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint smile touched Uchiha Jin’s lips, but he merely waved his hand and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fugaku willing to act was certainly good!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though his mind was indeed slow, he was still a Mangekyo wielder. Here, Uchiha Jin even felt grateful to Hashirama Sarutobi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without today’s revelation, Fugaku would’ve just lain down and done nothing—he’d never have said this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not long after,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back home, Uchiha Jin had just sat down when Uchiha Tsuki poured him tea and obediently began massaging his shoulders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This kind of thing was truly enjoyable!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he’d grown used to it, he still felt uneasy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too decadent!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he couldn’t bring himself to refuse—it was her sincere intention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he cleared his throat and spoke directly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bring Zhong here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, Elder Jin!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Uchiha guard at the door knelt and responded, then left immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moments later,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uchiha Zhong entered: “Elder Jin, Itachi called for me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes. Do me a favor,” Uchiha Jin said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He called Zhong over, whispered in his ear, and said: “Tell Elder Hachiyo to proceed cautiously. When clan members patrol the Leaf, create multiple Shadow Clones, use Transformation Jutsu to conceal yourselves, and quietly spread rumors across the village.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hurry!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uchiha Zhong’s eyes hardened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He nodded solemnly, left the compound, and arrived at the Police Force headquarters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching the chaotic, market-like Police Force, he sneered, then entered Uchiha Hachiyo’s office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Zhong?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What new orders from Jin?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uchiha Zhong nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After briefly relaying Uchiha Jin’s instructions, Uchiha Hachiyo sucked in a sharp breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So ruthless!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes held shock, but he finally said solemnly: “Tell Jin—I’ll handle it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Understood,” Uchiha Zhong nodded. “Elder Hachiyo, farewell.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his departure, the office fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uchiha Hachiyo took a deep breath, then summoned his squad leaders and assigned the mission.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fugaku found Uchiha Amane and learned the truth from him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He fell into silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Five minutes later, a long sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes… too convenient.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I always thought it was strange—like the Leaf was cursed. Any ninja who could stand alone always met some accident.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Now, seeing it from Jin’s perspective, all these people threatened Hashirama Sarutobi’s rule.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Now, it’s the Uchiha’s turn.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fugaku’s face was grim, almost unwilling to believe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gap between this and his former understanding was too vast!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uchiha Amane sighed: “Fugaku, do Itachi really believe this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes were full of doubt—he clearly found it hard to accept.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a man who lived through Uchiha Madara’s era, he knew well how drastically and extremists a Uchiha’s mindset could shift after awakening the Mangekyo Sharingan…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For Fugaku, a Mangekyo wielder, he truly didn’t believe the man could change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And yet—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fugaku’s face was filled with bitterness: “My left eye’s technique is Izanagi no Yoku—it can anchor a point and predict a certain future.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“With today’s revelations and Hashirama Sarutobi’s true face, I’ve glimpsed a path to survival.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve abandoned all illusions. From now on, I will prepare fully for war.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A chilling aura erupted from him—no longer timid, he now carried a faint edge of the Fierce Eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uchiha Tianye was momentarily stunned, then broke into a relieved smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmm, good!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fugaku has already chosen to join; only Shisui and Itachi remain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They are the true hard nuts to crack; persuading them is nearly impossible!\u003C\u002Fp>",938,"2026-06-20T16:36:27.897Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","37b34ca29965aa61370fbfa38f29f32f9781bce818535a2e6bcac213a3f31a0e","uchiha-in-konoha-starting-off-by-standing-up-to--chapter-39","uchiha-in-konoha-starting-off-by-standing-up-to--chapter-37",371,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fuchiha-in-konoha-starting-off-by-standing-up-to--cover.jpg"]