Naruto: The King of flames
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The Uchiha clan assembly was in turmoil.
Radicals and conservatives argued without end, each convinced of their own righteousness, neither willing to take a step back.
Between them, Fugaku spoke calmly, trying to bridge the widening divide, trying to remind the clan of restraint and reason.
Then footsteps rang out.
Jin stepped into the center of the hall.
The arguments faded as his eyes passed over every face present.
“One clan,” Jin said, his voice firm and unwavering, “yet torn into three factions.”
“Is this what our ancestors shed blood for.”
Silence spread.
“They did not build the Uchiha so we could tear ourselves apart with words.”
“They built us to endure, To stand together, To be feared, To be respected.”
Jin raised his head slightly.
“From today onward, the Uchiha clan will move forward with one will.”
“One direction.”
“One voice.”
He placed a hand over his chest.
“Mine.”
“I will carry the burden, I will face the consequences, I will lead us out of stagnation and division.”
His gaze hardened.
“I have finished speaking.”
“Those who believe the Uchiha deserve a future, stand with me.”
“And those who object..."
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