The Master of Konoha's Legacy

Crying at the top of your lungs won't make you stand out.

A somber atmosphere requires a calm foundation, which can be supplemented by contrasting expressions or actions when necessary.

Then, Uchiha Tonan placed the prepared cups in front of the bodies of Uchiha Kotobuki and Uchiha Nanako.

Then pour sake and tea into the cups respectively.

The tea was brewed very strong, and the sake chosen was the one that smelled the best.

In an instant, the aroma of wine and tea filled the air, drawing the attention of many people.

“Father, I’ve always known that you’re the kind of person who has a sharp tongue but a soft heart.”

You've never said a kind word to me, but I know you've done so much for me.

Uchiha Tonan gazed at his parents' bodies before him, his eyes filled with happy memories, and spoke in a calm but low voice:

"I was very nervous on the day of the ninja academy entrance exam."

You kept calling me a piece of trash with that cold face, telling me not to embarrass you or the Uchiha clan.

"Actually, I know you're even more nervous than I am; your palms are sweaty."

The sun was so bright that day, and I was taking an exam in the classroom.

You just stand outside the school and wait.

When I told you I passed the exam, you just said "not bad" in a casual tone.

That night you drank three jugs of sake, whereas you usually only drink one cup.

You said ninjas need to stay sober at all times, but you were drunk that day.

“My grades were always bad after I started school. Every day when you came home, you would scold me for being useless, and then you would teach me how to refine chakra and how to throw kunai.”

You work so hard every day, and you still have to stay up all night with me.

"You told me that ninjas improve their strength in danger, just to set an example for a good-for-nothing son like me."

You gave up a stable position in the garrison and resolutely chose to go to the front lines to fight.

You said that if I wasn't the worst fighter when I came back, you would teach me the Phoenix Flame technique.

At this point, Uchiha Tonan's face broke into a stiff smile, and he muttered absentmindedly:

"I've not only awakened the Three-Tomoe, but I've also secretly learned the Phoenix Flame. I just wanted to give you a surprise when you came back."

"Please praise me; your child isn't useless."

At this point, Uchiha Tonan's voice was hoarse, as if he was trying his best to suppress his grief, but he still maintained a smile on his face.

Two lines of clear tears uncontrollably overflowed from the corners of her eyes.

He reached out and stood up, beginning to form hand seals.

Everyone around turned their attention to Uchiha Tonan.

Uchiha Tonan's hands moved like phantoms as he swiftly completed the final hand seal.

"Fire Release: Phoenix Flower Technique".

Accompanied by a hoarse shout.

Several fiery serpents shot out from Uchiha Tonan's mouth, soaring into the sky before merging and colliding together.

The sudden commotion completely drew the attention of everyone around.

After releasing the Phoenix Flame, Uchiha Tonan's hands fell limply to his sides, and he said in a daze:

"I'll never hear you call me trash again, so let me drink with you for the first and last time."

After saying that, Uchiha Tonan tilted his head back and poured the sake from the bottle into his mouth.

Tears mingled with spilled alcohol at his chin, flowing down Uchiha Tonan's neck and soaking most of his shirt.

Those who came to mourn were deeply moved upon seeing this.

Even those who had been crying their hearts out before now felt that compared to Uchiha Tonan, they weren't so heartbroken after all.

Fugaku Uchiha stood at the front of the mourning crowd.

At this moment, their attention was also drawn to the sounds coming from Uchiha Tonan's side.

"The clan has produced such a genius, and he cherishes his family so much."

He should have been nurtured and trained by his clan, but his heart belonged to the Hokage lineage.

As Fugaku Uchiha spoke, his expression grew increasingly grim, clearly indicating his strong dissatisfaction with the arrangements made by the clan's higher-ups.

The elder beside him watched Uchiha Tonan's performance with his deep eyes and whispered:

"Don't be fooled by appearances. This kid's potential is extraordinary. I think if he can grow up, he will definitely be able to lead the Uchiha clan to regain the glory of the Warring States period."

Upon hearing this, Fugaku Uchiha glanced at the composed elder with surprise, then turned his gaze back to Tonan Uchiha, scrutinizing him closely.

Looking puzzled, he said, "But I just got back and I heard people in the tribe talking about this little guy, saying that he..."

The elder smiled slightly, patted Uchiha Fugaku on the shoulder and said, "Fugaku, don't worry about those things, you'll understand later."

Fugaku Uchiha nodded, choosing to believe the words of the highly respected elder.

The Grand Elder has always been very good at judging people.

Uchiha Tonan's performance wasn't over yet. After all, he was an orphan, and he couldn't show favoritism by only pouring out his emotions to his father.

Next was her mother, Uchiha Nanako.

“Mother, you always…”

Kakashi and Sakumo Hatake stood not far away, quietly watching Uchiha Tonan.

"Kakashi, Tunan is a trustworthy comrade. You should cherish this bond."

"I understand." Kaka replied casually, feigning indifference.

But a hint of worry was revealed in his eyes as he looked at Uchiha Tonan.

"Ding, Kakashi's approval has been obtained."

Uchiha Tonan, who was pouring out his heart, suddenly paused.

Kakashi... he lived a long life, but his strength became just average in the later stages.

Not a good target for romance; a bit of a no-go.

Uchiha Tonan shook his head inwardly; Kakashi was utterly unappealing to him.

I don't know when I'll be able to gain Sakumo Hatake's approval.

On the side of the remains of Chen Fang and the fallen members of the Ryota clan, there were only a few dozen people scattered around.

Hinata Chiaki knelt before a corpse, her eyes glazed over.

Because she was too far from the center, Hyuga Chiryu did not see Uchiha Tonan.

Hyuga Chiyu's father was a reconnaissance ninja who died on the battlefield at the very beginning of this local war.

But before today, no one had specifically told her about her father's death.

Hyuga Chiryu's father was not particularly talented; he was merely a special Chunin.

In small-scale local wars like this, the Hyuga clan did not send its elite troops to the battlefield.

Instead, they recruited a bunch of cannon fodder, like Hyuga Chiharu's father, to serve as reconnaissance ninjas.

"The powerful main family can live a comfortable life in the clan, while the weak members of the branch families can only go to the battlefield to die."

Does such a filthy family even need protection?

Hinata Chiyu murmured with her head down, reaching out her right hand to gently stroke the caged bird mark in her long bangs.

Her eyes flashed with madness, and there was no trace of her previous delicate and weak appearance.

The next moment, veins bulged on Hyuga Chiharu's face.

It was at this moment that Hyuga Chiharu awakened her Byakugan.

However, due to the limited visibility, no one noticed this scene.

After the burial was completed, the ninjas who participated in the war and the relatives of the fallen ninjas came to the memorial stone.

Hiruzen Sarutobi, dressed in a divine robe, began his speech of condolence.

Where leaves dance in the air, fire burns eternally...

Everyone was already tired of hearing these speeches, but due to their status, they could only obediently lower their heads and remain silent.

However, as Hiruzen Sarutobi was speaking, he suddenly changed the subject and started a new speech.

"To date, Konoha Village has had three Hokage."

The Will of Fire also changes with the times.

In summary, the core idea of ​​The Will of Fire has remained unchanged, but the emphasis has varied in each era.

I have summarized the key points of these three eras.

The first Will of Fire emphasized unity.

Standing at the back of the Uchiha clan, Uchiha Tonan looked at Hiruzen Sarutobi on the stage with an excited and respectful expression.

The content of Hiruzen Sarutobi's speech was all from Uchiha Tonan's diary.

Not only did they plagiarize, but they also copied several key points and only picked up minor details.

Even so, many people below gradually became engrossed in listening.

[Chapter Sixteen: A Stern Refusal to Practice Sword Techniques]

The funeral speeches continued until evening.

Throughout the process, Uchiha Tonan believed that he had handled his emotions quite well.

The character development was quite successful.

This was even though Uchiha Tonan's parents didn't have many close friends.

If they had close friends who saw Uchiha Tonan's performance, they would surely agree with him immediately.