[{"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-9":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},2322206,4543,"Chapter 9: Fugaku Publicly Humiliated, Shrine in Chaos!","uchiha-in-konoha-starting-off-by-standing-up-to--chapter-9",9,"\u003Cp>The crowd present looked bewildered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone was stunned by this lofty, righteous speech—could this really be something Uchiha Jin, a radical leader, would say?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, even the radicals themselves were baffled, let alone the moderates and centrists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only one person was suffering in silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fugaku!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had mentally prepared for this scene, after all, the whole affair had been suspiciously convenient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But since he dared to convene this clan meeting, he had already devised a solution—that was his confidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, damn it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He never expected that before he could speak, Lin Mo’s seemingly generous words had struck him hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What the hell do I do now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo doesn’t care—he’s willing to hand over the credit. If I keep insisting on an explanation, won’t I just look petty?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But I can’t not explain either!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Won’t that prove I, as clan head, am a thief who steals credit from my own people?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fugaku was left hanging in midair—there was nothing he could do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though the Hidden Leaf leadership publicly credited Fugaku, even many sharp-eyed people within the Leaf could guess the truth with near certainty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Precisely because of this, Fugaku was instantly trapped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had originally planned for Uchiha Jin to steal the credit, while he, Fugaku, would appear magnanimous by dismissing it—since he himself never claimed it, he’d win the favor of countless clan members.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This way, not only would Uchiha Jin be left speechless, but he might even win over some radical clan members.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he hadn’t expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uchiha Jin, this young man, has no honor—is this the kind of thing a radical should say?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uchiha Jin, what are Itachi talking about?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This achievement is clearly Clan Head Fugaku’s. Why are Itachi pretending to give it up?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shisui couldn’t hold back and snapped angrily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uchiha Jin didn’t even lift his eyelids; he simply shrugged and spoke calmly: “Itachi say it’s yours, then it’s yours. How would I dare steal credit from the Clan Head?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Itachi—” Shisui’s scalp prickled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was utterly stunned, and a faint sense of danger crept over him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The truth was exactly that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Uchiha Jin’s words, the entire shrine erupted in chaos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fugaku’s face turned ashen, and he let out a sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew Shisui might be strong, but in political maneuvering, he was no match for Uchiha Jin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even he himself didn’t know how to respond—refuting would make him seem intolerant, while agreeing would mean total surrender, severely damaging his authority as Clan Head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So what now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His mind raced frantically; his head throbbed—Uchiha Jin was too difficult to handle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why hadn’t he noticed this before?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stared at Uchiha Jin with deep eyes, but suddenly felt something was off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were far fewer radicals here!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Realizing this, his spine chilled, and he couldn’t help asking: “Uchiha Jin, where are the other radicals?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why didn’t they attend the meeting? What are Itachi plotting?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huh?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At his words, everyone looked confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They instinctively glanced at the radicals’ seats—seeing only empty space—and only then realized the truth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right—where are they?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All eyes turned to Uchiha Jin in confusion; after all, this was a major clan event, and anyone qualified would never miss it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the slowest among them realized something was wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The radicals exchanged glances, their lips curling into mocking smiles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo remained expressionless, then slowly stood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No wonder Itachi’re Clan Head—Itachi’ve figured it out.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But time’s up. There’s no point wasting it further.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Since we’re all clan members, I’ll give Itachi all a warning.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Root and Anbu didn’t withdraw because Hiruzen Sarutobi softened—he did so because I nearly killed Danzo!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Danzo implanted a whole arm of Sharingan eyes, even wields Hashirama Senju’s Wood Release, and most importantly—he controls the Uchiha forbidden technique: Izanagi!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Clan Head Fugaku, wake up!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Itachi’ve lost Uchiha forbidden techniques—and countless Sharingan eyes, especially Danzo’s right eye beneath the bandages: it’s a Mangekyo Sharingan.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If I’m not mistaken, it must be Uchiha Kagami’s.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Only a few in the Uchiha clan awaken the Mangekyo, and only Uchiha Kagami died under mysterious circumstances.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Leaf suffered a massive blow at my hands—now the leadership will surely retaliate secretly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So Itachi shouldn’t be throwing banquets to celebrate—Itachi should tighten patrols and defenses, or don’t blame me if more people die.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m leaving.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uchiha Jin didn’t bother with further words—he turned and walked away, the radicals following without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Explain?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t care to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As leader of the radicals, he was no longer the insignificant nobody he once was—the Clan Head couldn’t control him anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the contrary,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he left, he made sure to stir up more trouble for Fugaku.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Itachi’ve led the Uchiha, our people bled and died on the battlefield, yet their names can’t even be added to the memorial stone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So many sacrifices—and we gained nothing!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only has the Uchiha name grown worse, but we’ve lost our ancestral grounds, now shunned by the entire Hidden Leaf, with Root and Anbu watching us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uchiha Jin barely clawed back one advantage, yet still dares to stick out his face and steal credit?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clan members vanish daily, while Danzo has a whole arm of Sharingan eyes—and even wields Uchiha forbidden techniques.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This blame? Only Fugaku can carry it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And in fact,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Uchiha Jin expected, the moment the radicals left, the shrine erupted into chaos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Danzo has a whole arm of Sharingan eyes? His right eye is Uchiha Kagami’s Mangekyo?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And he can use the Uchiha forbidden technique—Izanagi?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These revelations sent the Uchiha into uproar—even moderates and centrists could no longer stay silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Enough! Silence!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is merely Uchiha Jin’s word—don’t believe it so easily!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I promise to give Itachi all an explanation, but please give me some time.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s all. Meeting dismissed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fugaku’s head pounded, yet he was forced to explain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his indecisive nature, he clearly couldn’t offer any coherent defense—his only weapon left was deception.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let's be honest, the Uchiha clan is easy to fool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though everyone was furious, they were ultimately fooled by Fugaku’s lies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was normal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the original timeline, even as the clan neared its massacre night and the radicals prepared for armed rebellion, they were still fooled by Fugaku.\u003C\u002Fp>",1045,"2026-06-20T16:36:27.897Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","6a1dea12e6f873d1e72d3ce2f1f6603d25eb9e38b1cf2248295510dd19fc6a69","uchiha-in-konoha-starting-off-by-standing-up-to--chapter-10","uchiha-in-konoha-starting-off-by-standing-up-to--chapter-8",371,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fuchiha-in-konoha-starting-off-by-standing-up-to--cover.jpg"]