Naruto: I am Uchiha Shirou-Chapter 271: Naruto: I am Uchiha Shirou []

Why? Because in the ninja world, strength is everything.

As all the summoned ninjas gathered, the atmosphere became tense. Observing the attendees, they realized that everyone present was not only of Jonin rank but also key members of their respective clans.

For a moment, everyone's minds raced as they tried to figure out what was going on. Tomorrow was the Hokage's succession ceremony, yet tonight, Konoha's three great clans were summoned.

Even though the Hyuga Clan was divided into main and branch families, they were still a prestigious lineage in the ninja world.

As everyone took their seats, Shirou and the three accompanying him sat in the positions representing the leadership. Scanning the room, Shirou smiled and addressed the audience:

"Thanks to everyone's efforts, and the hard work of countless comrades in the village, our economy has been able to recover quickly."

"This is all thanks to Lord Hokage," someone responded. No one was foolish; they all knew how to say the right things. This time, their praise was sincere, considering how long the Hokage's succession ceremony had been delayed.

It was now evident that the delay was a strategic move by their Hokage to stimulate the village's economic recovery.

"After tomorrow's succession ceremony, my wedding will take place in ten days. I believe most of you are already aware of this."

When Shirou mentioned his upcoming wedding, Uzumaki Kushina's face turned red with embarrassment, while Mikoto smiled warmly, her expression even sweeter than before.

Only Tsunade let out a proud huff, but even an S-rank jutsu couldn't hide the subtle upturn of her lips.

"Congratulations, Lord Hokage!"

"Congratulations..."

Although confused about the purpose of this meeting, everyone still smiled and offered their congratulations. At this moment, Tsunade coughed and shifted the discussion to the main topic.

"Everyone, the reason for summoning you tonight is to discuss a matter of great importance to not only Konoha but the future of the entire ninja world. Please take a look at these scrolls. The research began during the Second Hokage's time, and we've recently made a breakthrough..."

At Tsunade's signal, her assistants—Konan, Shizune, Kurenai Yuhi, Mabui, Yugito, and Samui—distributed the research data scrolls.

The atmosphere grew heavy as the attendees opened the scrolls, expecting a challenging mission. However, as they read, their expressions shifted dramatically, eventually turning to shock.

"This... how is this possible?!"

Even Hiashi Hyuga, known for his composure, couldn't hide his astonishment. His eyes widened as he nearly dropped the scroll in his hands.

The Uchiha and Senju Jonin, though somewhat prepared, were still shaken as they read the latest findings.

"Senju, Uchiha, Uzumaki, Hyuga... How could this be..."

"Not just Uchiha and Senju!"

The younger Kakashi Hatake, present due to his Sharingan, was utterly stunned. This revelation shattered his worldview.

Even Uchiha Shisui, known for his calm demeanor, couldn't maintain his composure.

As Tsunade observed their reactions, she spoke solemnly:

"You are all key members of your clans and jonin-level ninja. The content of this meeting is classified as top secret. Before you leave, a sealing team will apply a memory-sealing jutsu to prevent any leaks..."

Senju Nawaki, unable to hold back any longer, jumped to his feet and shouted:

"Sister, this can't be true, right? Not only are Uchiha and our Senju Clan from the same lineage, but even the Hyuga and Uzumaki, and even Kirigakure's Kaguya Clan too..."

The research scrolls were simply too shocking. They clearly documented that through extensive research, it was discovered that the Senju, Uchiha, Uzumaki, Hyuga, and even the Kaguya Clan of Kirigakure all shared a common ancestor.

It was already shocking enough to learn that the Uchiha and Senju shared an ancestor, but now they were being told that all these clans were one big family.

And this was just the known data—there might be even more yet to be discovered!

"This is indeed true! Furthermore, we've identified others, such as Yugito's innate ability to control tailed beasts. Research suggests her lineage connects to Kinkaku and Ginkaku of Kumogakure, who are also considered descendants of the Sage of Six Paths...

This means there may be countless other bloodlines in the ninja world that we have yet to uncover. One thing is certain—the ninja world still holds many secrets..."

Tsunade's words were heavy as she surveyed the room, her tone growing even more serious:

"This data has been verified. Those of you who've been involved in this research can visit the village's secret research facility to confirm it yourselves..."

The room fell into stunned silence. Sharingan stared at Byakugan, Byakugan stared at the Senju, and finally, all eyes turned to the Uzumaki.

What?!

They were all one family?

"The legend of the Sage of Six Paths tells us that chakra first appeared in this world because of him, and thus, ninjas were born... Why, then, do certain clans possess unique Kekkei Genkais?

If the Kekkei Genkai clans are all descendants of the Sage of Six Paths, we might boldly hypothesize that most of the ninja world's major clans are his descendants..."

Tsunade's bold speculation as a medical ninja left everyone even more stunned.

But before she could continue, Shirou coughed awkwardly, interrupting her. He couldn't let her continue with such wild theories—medical ninjas like Tsunade were as obsessive about bloodline research as Orochimaru.

"Everyone, these are just hypotheses. However, the confirmed data reveals that the Senju, Uchiha, Hyuga, Uzumaki, and Kirigakure's Kaguya Clan do indeed share a common origin..."

As Shirou's words echoed through the room, Tsunade, though interrupted, still looked eager to continue.

The next moment, under the wide-eyed stares of everyone present, her brown eyes turned blood red, and three black tomoe slowly appeared.

"Is there even a need to doubt this? As for the characteristics of the Hyuga and Kaguya clans, perhaps more time is needed."

After seeing Tsunade boldly reveal the Sharingan, Shirou on the side smiled and then placed one hand on his chest to form a seal.

In an instant, the floor of the meeting room began to sprout, and before everyone's eyes, a massive tree grew rapidly.

"This isn't genjutsu!"

Under the activation of his Byakugan, Hyuga Hiashi confirmed it wasn't an illusion, and he was utterly stunned.

Not to mention, even the Senju and Uchiha clans widened their eyes in disbelief. This revelation made them realize they might have even more relatives, perhaps even more unknown ones scattered throughout the ninja world.

For a moment, everyone's minds raced as they seemed to grasp something.

The Hyuga clan's first thought was, No wonder the Senju and Uchiha clans wanted to intermarry, and now they're even marrying across generations.

It became clear: the Senju and Uchiha clans clearly intended to preemptively merge the powers of Wood Release and the Sharingan.

Meanwhile, Uchiha and Senju exchanged glances, seeing the ambition deep in each other's eyes.

Senju + Uchiha = Sharingan + Wood Release.

And if the Kaguya, Hyuga, and Uzumaki clans were added into the mix, would the merging of bloodlines lead to the appearance of the Sage of Six Paths?

The legendary power of the Sage!

The Rinnegan!

"No wonder my sister agreed to allow unions with both the Uchiha and Uzumaki clans!"

The first to realize this was Senju Nawaki. He looked up at his sister in shock, finally understanding her intentions.

This wasn't magnanimity—this was pure ambition! She wanted to create a bloodline that could single-handedly achieve the Sage's power, perhaps even awakening the Rinnegan.

"Wait... is this a secret I should even be hearing?" Among the group, Hatake Kakashi widened his eyes. After all, his Sharingan was a transplant from someone else; he had no such bloodline.

"Kakashi!"

At that moment, Namikaze Minato cast a helpless yet astonished glance at him.

"Minato-sensei, you too?"

Kakashi looked at Minato in shock, but Minato's resigned gaze shifted to his wife, Uzumaki Naiko.

Minato had only accompanied his wife to this meeting, but even Shirou had extended this secret to him.

Kakashi was stunned, but more than that, he felt gratitude. This was genuine trust, and Kakashi couldn't help but feel moved.

The two exchanged bitter smiles, their minds overwhelmed by the gravity of the secret.

Despite the weight of it all, Minato couldn't help but feel a spark of excitement. He thought of his son, Naruto. With Uzumaki's blood flowing through him, did that not mean Naruto was also a descendant of the Sage?

Meanwhile, the meeting room erupted into a cacophony of voices.

"No wonder neither the Uchiha nor the Senju opposed this union—they must have known all along!"

"Hiashi! Before, the Hyuga clan matters were none of our business as Senju, but now that we share a bloodline connection, we must speak up: this Caged Bird seal you've imposed is going too far."

"Exactly. You can't blame the branch families for their resentment toward the main family."

"If the Uchiha and Senju can intermarry, then the Hyuga branch family isn't inferior either..."

If the Hyuga clan had been confused about the Uchiha-Senju marriages before, now they fully understood.

Ninjas sought strength, which was meant to protect.

And now, they were told that intermarriage could lead to descendants with even greater power. Who in their right mind could refuse such an opportunity?

After a long moment of silence, Shirou cleared his throat, finally bringing the room to calm.

Yet, in that instant, ambition burned in everyone's eyes—a hunger for power.

"This matter is of great importance and is classified as top secret. It must not be spread, not even within our clans."

"Furthermore, the data clearly shows that intermarriage among clans descended from the Sage does not weaken us—it strengthens us."

Seated at the head of the table, Shirou spoke gravely, raising a red book in front of him.

"My previous fantasies might become reality! If all clans descended from the Sage unite, we can reshape the rules of the ninja world!

The Sage's appearance brought forth ninjas, and we will reshape the ninja world's structure! If we work together and summon the bloodlines of our ancestors across the ninja world..."

As Shirou's impassioned voice echoed through the room, everyone listened with fervor.

Even Namikaze Minato, who had always opposed unnecessary wars, began to ponder deeply.

If Sage's bloodlines united, the ninja world could be pacified effortlessly, with minimal casualties, and true peace might be achieved.

"Lord Hokage, we already know the Uzumaki clan has been wiped out. Should we begin searching for their remnants across the ninja world?"

"Indeed. Recovering the Uzumaki bloodline won't be difficult given Konoha's strength, but the Kaguya clan resides in the Mist Village..."

The temptation to restore the Sage's bloodline stirred ambition in everyone present.

They realized this wasn't something that could be accomplished in one generation, but it could certainly be achieved over several.

If successful, their efforts would be recorded in history, and their names revered in clan shrines forever.

Even their ancestors would pale in comparison to their glory.

This temptation was irresistible.

Seeing the fervor among the attendees, Shirou's expression grew solemn.

"This is precisely why I summoned you here. Over the years, our clans have been consumed by internal strife and petty rivalries, wasting our strength.

Some of you may still have doubts, but after this meeting, you may visit the Root Division's labs to see the data analysis for yourselves."

"As for the Uzumaki and Kaguya clans, and the possibility of other lost bloodlines in the ninja world..." Shirou paused, his gaze sweeping over the room, his tone growing heavier.

"I have here a plan—a top-secret, S-rank initiative for Konoha's future development. It concerns not just our village's rise, but the very peace of the ninja world."

Distributing the S-rank scrolls to the attendees, Shirou explained gravely.

"Under the guise of Princess Uzumaki Kushina, we will announce to the ninja world our intent to restore the Land of Whirlpools. Our official stance will be to recover lost Uzumaki bloodlines and recruit ninjas for the restoration efforts...

Meanwhile, in secret, we will search for clans and individuals descended from the Sage's bloodline."

"The goal of this plan is eternal peace for the ninja world."

As Shirou's persuasive words resonated, the attendees grew increasingly excited, their eyes brimming with ambition.

By leveraging the restoration of the Land of Whirlpools as a pretext, they could covertly recruit wandering ninjas, such as defectors from the Land of Lightning or the Mist Village.

This would not only bolster their strength but also help locate any lost Sage bloodlines.

While most were captivated by this vision, politically astute figures like Namikaze Minato and Hatake Kakashi felt chills run down their spines. They stared in shock at Shirou, who was delivering his speech with fervor.

They saw a deeper level!

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The Hidden Leaf Village could only rely on rapidly restoring its economy, and at most, within ten years, it would recover its pre-war military strength. After all, the resources of the Land of Fire are limited.

However, reviving the Land of Whirlpools, absorbing wandering ninja clans and rogue ninjas from across the ninja world as a hub, it's equivalent to directly receiving external aid.

How could self-recovery compare to... stealing it? No, how could it compare to having power directly flow in from external sources?

As for hidden dangers? If there had been any before, now they no longer exist!

Kakashi Hatake and Minato Namikaze looked at the four great clans—Uchiha, Senju, Hyuga, and Uzumaki—as well as Tsunade Senju, standing on stage with her Sharingan activated, and Uchiha Shirou, wielding the Mangekyo Sharingan and performing Wood Release.

At this moment, the two of them fell silent.

In the face of absolute power, any hidden danger ceases to exist.

PS: There's nothing stronger than family