Watching Isamu shatter space with a single punch and then create a small world, both Senju Hashirama, Senju Tobirama, and the entire Shinobi Allied Forces were stunned. Even the Uchiha clan members stared in shock at the world he had just formed.
Compared to the vast dimensions created by Ōtsutsuki Kaguya, this small world was insignificant. But at this moment, Isamu—having activated the Nine-Tomoe Rinnegan and drawing on the power of heaven and earth—had already surpassed her. He could easily create larger dimensions if he wanted to, but he saw no need. He didn't rely on space manipulation for combat the way Kaguya did.
After forming the world, Isamu turned to the Great Elder and the others. "Great Elder, lead everyone inside."
The Great Elder didn't move immediately. Instead, he looked at Isamu with concern. "Aren't you coming with us?"
Isamu shook his head. "Go ahead first. I still have something to take care of. I'll join you once I'm done."
The Great Elder felt a faint unease. Whatever Isamu called a "small matter" clearly wasn't small. But he also knew Isamu had fully grown into his role—there was nothing left to teach him. After a pause, he said solemnly, "No matter what you decide, remember this—we will always support you."
Isamu bowed deeply. "Thank you… all of you. I'm fortunate to have clan members like you."
The Great Elder gave him a firm pat on the shoulder. "Go do what you believe is right. Uchiha, move out."
With that, he led the clan into the small world.
After most had entered, Uchiha Zhan, Uchiha Feng, Uchiha Gao Li, Uchiha Umei, Uchiha Yue, and dozens of battle-hardened Uchiha stepped forward and lined up silently before Isamu.
Looking at them, Isamu showed a rare, satisfied expression. "I'm proud of all of you. Not one of you retreated. Not one of you showed fear."
He paused briefly, then continued, "This battle is ending—but your duty isn't. From now on, you will become the guardians of the Uchiha. Protecting the clan will be your lifelong mission."
No one spoke. They simply listened.
"I now declare, as Clan Head—Uchiha Zhan will succeed me. Zhan, step forward."
Zhan stepped out and knelt on one knee. He understood there was no arguing this.
With a wave of Isamu's scepter, a set of dark red battle armor appeared.
"This armor was passed to me by your father when I became Clan Head. Today, I pass it to you. Carrying it means dedicating your life to the clan. Tell me—can you do it?"
Zhan's voice was firm. "I can. As long as the clan exists, I exist. If it falls, I fall with it."
Isamu nodded. "Good. That's enough."
He handed over the armor.
Then he turned to the others. "Feng, Gao Li, Umei, Yue—step forward."
The four stepped out without hesitation.
With a flick of his hand, four streams of Sage Power entered their bodies.
"I've given you my Sage power. Use it well."
He continued, "From this day on, you are the Four Great Elders. Support the new Clan Head."
"Yes."
That was all they said.
"My part is done. Go."
Without looking back, Isamu turned away.
Zhan and the others took one last look at his back—then entered the small world.
Once all of them were gone, Isamu prepared to close the entrance.
At that moment, Uchiha Mori arrived with the remaining moderate faction.
"Wait! Clan Head Isamu—we want to go with you too."
Now that they had seen his power, their fear of Konoha had vanished. They wanted protection—and they believed Isamu could give it.
Nearby, Danzo Shimura clenched his fist in anger. "Those opportunists… if I'd known, I wouldn't have kept them around."
Isamu turned slowly, his gaze cold.
"You people… deserve to call yourselves Uchiha?"
His voice cut like a blade.
"Now you come crawling over? It's too late. Get lost."
With that, he closed the entrance to the small world.
Uchiha Mori and the others stood there, humiliated.
Two elders from their faction stepped forward angrily.
"You brat! Don't be so ungrateful. We came because we think highly of you!"
Another added, "If you're so capable, then kill us! Go on—try it!"
They glared at him, provoking him openly.
The tension on the battlefield rose again.