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The noise from the direction of the prison was unusual, and Sai dared not make any rash moves.
He was terrified that he would be arrested and taken back as well.
Ninja Technique·Super Beast Fake Painting!
Sai unfurled the scroll, his brush dancing across the paper.
A large bird flew out of the scroll, and Sai leaped onto its back, quickly taking off into the air.
In the ninja world, only a few can fly. Although Sai is only eleven years old, as long as he is in the air...
He is safe.
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Bang!Bang!Bang!
The cannons roared in salute.
call out!call out!call out!
Fireworks went off one after another.
The entire Uchiha territory became a sea of jubilation.
The inauguration ceremony for the new Uchiha clan leader has officially begun.
The happy smiles on the faces of every Uchiha were from the return of their sons who had traveled far away.
Some were husbands who had been separated for a long time returning home.
Some clansmen returned home to find they had an extra little brother, a few years older than them.
The situation was precarious back then, and many Uchiha people and their families couldn't help but have a bad feeling.
If the extremists had launched a coup at that time, regardless of success or failure, the Uchiha would have paid a heavy price.
Fortunately, Lord Kawasaki was resourceful and resolved this huge crisis.
This not only shifted the stance of the Uchiha, who were considered a thorn in Konoha's side.
They also actively developed their businesses, making the Uchiha clan incredibly wealthy.
In the past two years, apart from those who wanted to improve their strength, very few Uchiha people who remained in the village have taken on missions.
The clansmen live comfortably off the restaurant business.
All of this is thanks to Lord Kawasaki.
After the Fugaku clan chief was injured, everyone had a premonition.
As expected, Fugaku soon announced his resignation.
Now, Uchiha Kawasaki has finally ascended to the position of clan leader.
All Uchiha people firmly believe that with Kawasaki-sama's succession, the Uchiha clan will surely prosper even more.
At this moment, the Uchiha people on the periphery started to stir up some trouble.
The crowd quickly dispersed.
It turned out that the Third Hokage had come to the Uchiha clan with Jiraiya and several Anbu members.
Uchiha Kawasaki, dressed in a gorgeous formal suit, walked out surrounded by a crowd.
"It is a great honor that the Third Hokage could take time out of his busy schedule to attend the Uchiha ceremony."
The Third Hokage's gaze swept over Kawasaki's back; Shisui and Itachi were there, with Sasuke beside Itachi.
On the left are Tsunade and Naruto. Tsunade nodded to the Third Hokage, while Naruto waved in greeting.
To Kawasaki's right is Kabuto Yakushi, and behind him are the Sound Four.
Only Hiashi Hyuga was invited from Konoha; the rest of Konoha members were not invited.
Several probing gazes fell upon them from the side; they belonged to people from Iwagakure, Kumogakure, and Sunagakure.
They all wanted to investigate the relationship between the Uchiha clan and Konoha.
The Third Hokage was slightly disappointed not to see Orochimaru during the entire event.
But Orochimaru (aka Orochimaru) has always been like this; it's quite normal for him not to appear in public.
The Third Hokage, with a kind face like an elder, said, "Kawasaki, I never expected you to become the head of the Uchiha clan. Where is Fugaku?"
Kawasaki said naturally, "It's normal that Elder Fugaku can't come because his injuries haven't healed yet."
When the clan leader changes, the outgoing clan leader usually automatically becomes the successor as an elder.
The Uchiha's first and second elders were from Fugaku's previous generation and had long since passed away.
The reason there are only the Third Elder and the Fourth Elder is that when they became elders, the First Elder and the Second Elder were still alive.
Since all elders have equal power, there is no concept of promotion.
No new elders have been appointed in recent years, leaving the positions of First and Second Elders vacant.
When rescuing Shisui, Fugaku temporarily created the identity of deputy clan chief to increase Kawasaki's importance.
There is no such thing as a vice-clan leader in the Uchiha clan; everyone understands that Fugaku is just standing up for Kawasaki.
The position of deputy clan chief was originally a nominal one, but Kawasaki's outstanding performance led to the retention of the title.
Looking back on Kawasaki's rise, the third generation felt it was like a dream, and every step Kawasaki took could be described as a stroke of genius.
Jiraiya said that Kawasaki hoped the Uchiha clan would have the opportunity to enter the upper echelons of Konoha.
The Third Hokage had already guessed that Kawasaki intended to take a roundabout approach to achieve his goal, and now that goal has been fully realized.
Under the watchful eyes of numerous ninja villages, he had no choice but to compromise.
They even had to act before Kawasaki took over, just in case.
The Third Hokage slowly spoke: "Kawasaki, we have been conducting an in-depth investigation since we arrested Danzo."
"We have discovered that Danzo has been unfair to the Uchiha clan in the past and has taken many targeted actions."
"He even spread many slanderous remarks about the Uchiha, causing the Uchiha to suffer greatly over the years."
"As the Hokage, I bear a serious responsibility for dereliction of duty."
"Hereby, I, Hiruzen Sarutobi, in my capacity as the Third Hokage of Konoha, solemnly apologize to the entire Uchiha clan."
With that, the Third Hokage removed his cloak and hood and bowed deeply to Uchiha Kawasaki.
Kawasaki did not shy away from the gesture, but rather accepted the respect with equanimity.
Kawasaki remained calm on the surface, but the many Uchiha clan members behind him were already extremely excited.
"Did you see that? The Third Hokage apologized!"
"What I saw with my own eyes and heard with my own ears!"
"The Third Hokage has apologized to us!"
"Haha, hahahaha..."
The Uchiha clan members were instantly overjoyed, some even weeping with happiness.
Over the years, they have suffered too much suspicion, misunderstanding and targeting in Konoha Village.
They had nowhere to voice their grievances and resentment.
That's why they crave change, not because they covet power, but because they pursue fairness.
As time went by, many people gradually came to understand.
If it weren't for Kawasaki's sudden emergence, the Uchiha clan might have already disappeared from Konoha.
Kawasaki's various measures eventually forced Konoha, one of the five great ninja villages, to bow its head.
A member of the Uchiha clan was so excited that he didn't even realize his eyes had changed from two tomoe to three tomoe.
The intensity of the shock was unimaginable.
"Long live the patriarch!"
One person shouted loudly in an excited voice.
"Long live the patriarch!"
More people joined in the fervent chants.
"Long live the clan leader!"...
Many voices converged, and many Uchiha clansmen spontaneously surrounded Kawasaki, shouting loudly.
Before the Third Hokage could say anything more, he was pushed aside by the crowd.
Amidst the shouts of the Uchiha, Mikoto supported Fugaku as they stood at the edge of the crowd.
"Fugaku, did you hear that?" Mikoto was also excited.
Fugaku closed his eyes and nodded.
"Yes, I heard you." His hand holding Mikoto trembled slightly, clearly showing that he was equally excited.
"Kawasaki succeeded."
"Kawasaki made Konoha apologize."
Itachi and Shisui stood side by side, their eyes meeting, and they both saw relief and comfort in each other's eyes.
The young Sasuke and Naruto didn't quite understand the situation and were confused by the frenzied atmosphere.
Hiashi looked at the Uchiha with some envy, thinking how wonderful it would be if his own clan were as united as that.
With her arms crossed, Tsunade truly understood the unfair treatment the Uchiha clan had suffered in Konoha.
Amidst deafening cheers, Qiming raised the fan representing the Uchiha clan and handed it to Kawasaki.
Kawasaki was quite surprised to see the fan. Where did this thing come from?
The moment he held it in his hand, Kawasaki realized it was a counterfeit.
It doesn't matter, it's just a symbol anyway.
Taking advantage of the good atmosphere, Kawasaki raised his fan high!