Uchiha Fugaku's words exploded through the underground chamber like a bomb, leaving many Uchiha completely stunned.
Only a small group—led by Uchiha Yashiro, Fugaku's close supporters—seemed to have anticipated this outcome.
"Fugaku… what do you mean by that?"
Uchiha Ya could no longer remain seated. He looked at Fugaku with confusion.
Fugaku merely shook his head without answering.
"What Clan Head Fugaku means is exactly what it sounds like."
A calm voice suddenly spoke.
"Starting today, the Uchiha clan is about to enter a new era."
Under the puzzled gazes of the gathered Uchiha, Uchiha Ren stepped onto the platform.
Uchiha Shisui followed closely behind him. Once on stage, he and Fugaku stood to Ren 's left and right.
Uchiha Setsuna frowned and stared at Ren .
"Uchiha Ren , I know you've earned great prestige for the clan on the battlefield, but that doesn't give you the right to grow arrogant."
"In terms of age, seniority, status, and contributions, there are plenty of people here who surpass you."
"You want to become the Uchiha clan head?"
"You're not qualified."
Uchiha Ya also spoke up.
"Even if Fugaku is willing to hand the position over to you, that doesn't mean you can simply take it."
"That's not how the clan's rules work."
Neither Setsuna nor Ya had expected that a meeting originally meant to discuss how to deal with the village would suddenly turn into a clan leadership succession meeting.
They had been arguing about whether to launch a coup against Konoha, yet now someone was essentially launching a coup within the clan itself.
And for both of them, this was the last thing they wanted at such a critical moment.
"Age? Seniority? Status? Contributions? Rules?"
Ren looked at the two elders and chuckled coldly.
"You forgot one thing."
"Strength."
"When absolute strength stands above all—"
"My rules are the rules."
Ren 's eyes suddenly widened.
The three tomoe Sharingan in his pupils spun rapidly before transforming into a distinct Mangekyō Sharingan pattern.
At the same time—
An overwhelming, tyrannical pressure burst forth from his body, sweeping across the entire chamber.
Mangekyō Sharingan!
Sweat instantly appeared on the foreheads of Setsuna and Ya as they stared at Ren 's eyes in disbelief.
The situation among the rest of the Uchiha was even worse.
Most of them collapsed directly to the ground under Ren 's crushing presence, unable even to stand.
Only those with jōnin-level strength could barely remain on their feet—but even they looked utterly horrified, as though they had seen a ghost.
The oppressive aura Ren released was a technique he had personally developed:
Sharingan: Conqueror's Pressure.
Inspired by the Conqueror's Haki concept from another world, Ren had created a secret technique that worked by altering the balance of spiritual energy and physical energy within chakra.
By greatly increasing the purity of spiritual energy, then amplifying it through the Sharingan, he could unleash a devastating mental shockwave.
Though the principle sounded simple, executing it was incredibly difficult.
Only someone like Ren —who possessed an extraordinarily powerful mind due to memories from two lifetimes—could achieve such an effect.
Furthermore, because the technique was linked to the Sharingan, it was even more effective against other Uchiha.
Especially when their Sharingan level was lower than his.
It was nothing less than bloodline suppression.
"M-Mangekyō…?!"
"How is this possible?!"
Setsuna and Ya finally regained their senses, but the shock on their faces only deepened.
Ren looked at them coldly.
"The times have changed."
"Nothing is impossible anymore."
"You're both old. Just look at what you've turned this clan into."
"A Radical Faction with the will to rebel but no strength."
"A Conservative Faction with strength but no courage."
"And a group of hesitators waiting to be pushed forward by fate."
"One clan, divided into three factions."
"Is that not a betrayal of our ancestors?"
Ren 's eyes burned like blazing flames as his aura grew stronger.
"The Uchiha need a true leader."
"A clan head with vision."
"A warrior with the courage to strike down enemies."
"A pioneer who can lead the clan through every obstacle."
"And that person…"
He spread his arms.
"Is standing right before you."
"I will lead every member of the Uchiha clan toward victory!"
As his words fell—
Golden-red chakra erupted from Ren 's body.
The chakra condensed into a massive, terrifying humanoid figure.
Susanoo.
"No matter whether you once belonged to the Radical Faction, the Conservative Faction, or the Hesitant Faction—"
"I don't care."
"But remember one thing."
"You are Uchiha."
"And from this day forward, the Uchiha clan will have only one voice."
"My voice."
"The voice of the Uchiha!"
"Starting now—"
"I will become the new clan head of the Uchiha."
"All future actions of the clan will be decided by me."
Ren 's voice thundered across the chamber.
"I've said my piece."
"Who agrees? Who objects?"
Silence.
Total silence filled the underground chamber.
Everyone stared blankly at the golden-red Susanoo, Ren 's domineering words still echoing in their ears.
Uchiha Shisui and Uchiha Fugaku exchanged glances.
Then both stepped forward.
Their three-tomoe Sharingan transformed.
Moments later—
Two more Mangekyō Sharingan appeared.
Green chakra erupted around Shisui, while black chakra surrounded Fugaku.
Soon, two more towering figures formed beside Ren .
A green Susanoo.
And a black Susanoo.
Three towering chakra giants now stood upon the platform.
Three Mangekyō Sharingan users.
Three Susanoo.
"Who agrees?"
"Who objects?"
Everyone was completely numb.
Especially Setsuna and Ya.
Their mouths hung open as if their minds had stopped functioning entirely.
For decades, the Uchiha clan had struggled to produce even one Mangekyō Sharingan.
Yet now—
Three had appeared at once.
Three Mangekyō meant three Kage-level shinobi.
Gradually, the Uchiha began to recover from their shock.
And then—
Their expressions turned fanatical.
"Long live the Clan Head!"
Sensing the shift in the atmosphere, Uchiha Yashiro immediately stepped forward and raised his fist.
"Long live the Clan Head!"
Soon the Uchiha who had been loyal to Fugaku joined the chant.
"Long live the Clan Head!"
"Long live the Clan Head!"
"Long live the Clan Head!"
The entire chamber erupted with thunderous cheers.
Every Uchiha present raised their arms, their eyes blazing with excitement.
Ren smiled.
"Long live the Uchiha."
"LONG LIVE THE UCHIHA!!!"
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