My name is Miyuki Uchiha – A New World Order

Chapter 7: Chapter 7: The Clan Leader



After the events at the village entrance, Uchiha Miyuki, having obtained what he wanted, returned to the clan grounds with his fellow Uchiha clan members.

On the way back, some radical clan members seemed like they wanted to speak up, but upon seeing Uchiha Miyuki's back, they wisely chose to remain silent.

Once they arrived at the clan grounds, Uchiha Miyuki turned around and spoke: "I know everyone has many questions, so while we're all here, let's hold a clan meeting."

Naturally, no one objected. The clan's shrine was lit up, and when Uchiha Miyuki took his seat, he boldly sat in the first position below Uchiha Fugaku.

The clan elders exchanged glances, silently accepting this fact. In the Uchiha clan, strength was paramount, and with Miyuki awakening his Mangekyō Sharingan, even if he wished to become the clan leader, they would support him.

As for Uchiha Fugaku, who had remained silent the whole time, he glanced at Uchiha Miyuki but chose to keep quiet.

"Are all the ninja at the Chūnin level and above present?" Uchiha Miyuki asked once everyone had taken their seats.

"Everyone is here," replied Uchiha Inaho, who spoke first.

"Good. Then, the first order of business: I want to become the Uchiha clan leader. Who is in favor? Who is against?" Uchiha Miyuki dropped the bombshell right from the start.

In contrast to his complex maneuvers with the Hokage, when it came to the clan's internal matters, Uchiha Miyuki opted for the simplest and most straightforward approach.

Upon hearing this, the clan members were thrown into confusion. Shisui and Itachi, in the crowd, exchanged incredulous looks toward Uchiha Miyuki.

At this moment, a member of the pigeon faction, a clan elder, composed his words before speaking up: "Miyuki, now that you've awakened the Mangekyō Sharingan, it is technically not a problem for you to take the clan leader position. However, you've hardly participated in the clan meetings over the years, and you are not very familiar with the clan's issues. It might be too hasty for you to take the position of clan leader right now."

"That's right. Miyuki, you should first familiarize yourself with the situation in the clan. Perhaps take a year or two before considering the clan leader position," a radical faction elder also spoke in support, noting that Miyuki's stance on the matter in the village earlier seemed not to align with their side.

"Heh," Uchiha Miyuki sneered dismissively. "I am very familiar with the situation in the clan, and that's exactly why I've avoided participating in the clan meetings."

"Tell me, after all these years of clan meetings, what conclusions have you all reached?" Uchiha Miyuki leaned his hands on the table, scrutinizing each of the clan elders seated at the front. "Did you decide on a rebellion by force, or did you simply surrender to the village? If you could have come to any conclusion, I wouldn't be sitting here today."

"Disordered quarrels will only drag the clan deeper into the abyss," Uchiha Miyuki's words echoed, his voice sharp and commanding. "The Uchiha clan doesn't need these endless clan meetings. What we need is a leader who can guide the clan out of this predicament. The clan only needs one voice!"

His declaration reverberated through the room, and for a moment, the clan members were silent, exchanging glances, unsure how to respond.

"I support Miyuki as clan leader!" Uchiha Inaho was the first to speak up, breaking the silence.

The massacre of nearly a hundred of the root lower-ranking ninjas by Uchiha Miyuki earlier had left a deep impression on him, and now, he was a fervent supporter of Miyuki.

"Miyuki has awakened the Mangekyō Sharingan! I also support him as clan leader!" Uchiha Saito followed suit.

Soon, the younger members of the clan, led by Inaho and Saito, began voicing their support for Uchiha Miyuki to take the position of clan leader.

"Enough!" Uchiha Fugaku suddenly spoke, silencing the room. He then turned to Uchiha Miyuki. "Miyuki, it seems like you already have a plan in mind."

"If I stand here, I naturally already have a solid plan. I believe, with your insight, Fugaku, you should be able to see the future of our clan," Uchiha Miyuki responded, locking eyes with Uchiha Fugaku.

Although Uchiha Miyuki was being vague, Fugaku understood the underlying message—Miyuki likely knew that he too had awakened his Mangekyō Sharingan.

Though Fugaku could reveal his Mangekyō Sharingan to retain the position of clan leader, could he afford to expose it? If his Mangekyō Sharingan was revealed, the last bit of calm in the clan would dissipate, and then there would be no avoiding conflict.

Uchiha Fugaku looked at Uchiha Miyuki, his expression thoughtful. After a long pause, he spoke. "Very well. The clan's current predicament is largely my fault. Miyuki, the clan is now in your hands."

"Clan Leader!"

"Father!"

Itachi and Shisui immediately grew anxious. Unlike other clan members, they knew just how dangerous Uchiha Miyuki's ambitions were. Although Miyuki's remarks earlier at the village entrance seemed to align with the village's interests, Shisui could not forget the reckless words he had heard from Miyuki the night before.

"Don't disappoint the clan, Miyuki," Uchiha Fugaku ignored Shisui and his son, placing a gentle hand on Miyuki's shoulder as he relinquished his position.

Before they left for the village entrance, Uchiha Fugaku had already used his Mangekyō Sharingan, which allowed him to glimpse fragments of the future. Miyuki's appearance had caused an unexpected shift in the future. Though Fugaku couldn't see the entire picture yet, it was at least much better than the hopeless future he had seen before. This was why Fugaku had no lingering attachment to the position of clan leader.

"It is as I wish." Uchiha Miyuki stood where Fugaku had just vacated. He did not immediately sit down but instead looked at the clan's elite members, speaking slowly: "The Uchiha clan has always been a clan of honor. We have only encountered a temporary crisis, but I will lead us to rebuild the glory of the Uchiha. And this glory will not be mine alone."

"To follow the orders of the clan leader! Loyalty! Faith! Power!" Uchiha Inaho, now a devoted follower of Miyuki, mimicked Miyuki's salute from earlier at the village entrance.

At this, the younger members of the clan, save for Shisui and Itachi, rose to their feet, saluting.

"Loyalty! Faith! Power!

Seeing this, even the elder members who had doubts about Miyuki taking over the position of clan leader had no choice but to remain silent.

Uchiha Miyuki surveyed the room with satisfaction. Though most of the Uchiha clan lacked foresight, as long as there was a strong leader, their loyalty could be counted on.

"I will now announce two matters," Uchiha Miyuki said, signaling for everyone to quiet down.


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