Saving the Uchiha clan starts with becoming the clan leader.

The Three-Tails fell into his hands early on, and the Six-Tails' jinchūriki was also serving as a hostage in Konoha. However, setting aside the Three-Tails, the Six-Tails' jinchūriki, no matter how long he stayed in Konoha, nominally still belonged to Kirigakure. If Kirigakure became powerful in the future, or if Konoha weakened, then Kirigakure could rightfully reclaim the Six-Tails, and even the Three-Tails, which was previously ignored, could be discussed…

Therefore,

After considering it for two breaths, Zongxian still refused to secretly meet with Shuiying ahead of time.

Just two seconds after he finished speaking, as Mei Terumi frowned and was organizing her thoughts to continue probing, she noticed someone approaching. At that moment, Sogen's gaze had already passed over her and was fixed on the vicinity of the stairwell on the left.

Mei Terumi followed the gaze and saw a man wearing a straw hat embroidered with the character "wind," dressed in a white robe with a green ninja outfit underneath, appear at the top of the stairs. He turned around and walked slowly toward them.

She sighed inwardly.

Realizing that the opportunity to obtain intelligence in advance had been missed... all that remained was to adapt to the situation.

"Welcome, Lord Fengying."

Zongxian greeted the Fourth Kazekage with a smile, saying, "You must be tired from your journey."

"Not at all, this distance is nothing to me." Rasa looked at Sogen and Mei Terumi, who were sitting motionless in their chairs, narrowed his eyes slightly, and then moved his gaze to the remaining three seats: one on the far left and two to the right of the Sixth Hokage. This seating arrangement... is quite interesting!

Please make yourself at home!

Zongxian gestured, "Please sit wherever you like."

"Oh? And in the middle?"

"That's fine too. As long as you're confident you can hold your position, I'm happy to let you have it."

Zongxian replied with a smile.

"Hmph... Just kidding. I have no interest in such things as usurping the throne." Rasa was just saying that. If Sunagakure were strong enough, he would naturally want to compete for the central position, but as the Kazekage, he knew very well what the current situation of Sunagakure was.

If you really sit in the middle,

I'm afraid they'll only become the target of public criticism.

That scalding hot seat... probably only the Sixth Hokage could sit in it.

He looked around and finally sat down on the far left, next to Mei Terumi... There was no need to sit in the empty seat to the right of the Sixth Hokage. He didn't intend to get too close to the Hokage, nor was there any need to get too close. Whatever the Sixth Hokage's motives for holding this Chunin Exams, as long as it didn't involve their Sunagakure Village, he was prepared to be an observer.

Maki, who had come upstairs with him, and another Jonin, Yura, stood behind him.

Once Luo Sha was seated,

Instead, all fell silent.

Mei Terumi had no interest in greeting Rasa, and Rasa, who intended to remain an observer, had no intention of cultivating a relationship with the Mizukage he was meeting for the first time. He had no good feelings towards the Kirigakure ninja and, if possible, he never wanted to have any further contact with them in his life.

Zongxian didn't say anything either.

He continued to leisurely survey the various people in the audience below.

but,

This silence did not last long. The Third Tsuchikage and the Fourth Raikage arrived at the watchtower almost simultaneously. With the arrival of these last two Kage, the curtain slowly rose on the final round of the Chunin Exams.

[Chapter 462 The Demonic Wind Blows Once Again]

"Snowing."

The one who said this was the Third Tsuchikage, Ōnoki, who was sitting to the right of Sōgen.

Just as he and the Fourth Raikage came up together, fine snowflakes began to fall from the sky. Looking up at the thick, dark clouds that resembled splashes of ink, it was clear to everyone that if the snow were to fall, it would only get heavier and heavier, which would seriously affect the spectacle of this highly anticipated final.

So many spectators weren't all ninjas from the Hyuga or Uchiha clans.

Most of them aren't even ninjas. For example, those famous figures and nobles from various countries sitting in the VIP seats might not be able to see the situation on the field clearly if it snows heavily. In that case, the final would lose its greatest significance.

"Hokage, it seems the timing isn't ideal today! How about we reschedule the finals?"

Onoki made the suggestion with a smile.

He arrived at the same time as the Fourth Raikage.

The two began a silent competition from the moment they entered the gates of Konoha. However, due to issues such as appearance, neither of them could go all out and they were unable to completely shake off the other. In the end, they arrived at the same time. However, when it came to choosing seats, Ai took the initiative to sit on the far right edge, giving Onoki the opportunity to sit next to Sogen.

then,

The five chairs placed on the top floor of the watchtower were finally filled with people. From left to right, they were: the Fourth Kazekage Rasa, the Fifth Mizukage Mei Terumi, the Sixth Hokage Sogen Uchiha, the Third Tsuchikage Onoki, and the Fourth Raikage A.

"Need not."

Zongxian glanced at Onoki, who looked worried and seemed to be sincerely offering advice and sharing his worries, and resolutely refused.

Find another time... That's impossible. If we did that, it would undoubtedly damage Konoha's reputation. So many nobles and lords don't just come to Konoha all the time. If they disperse this time, there might not be as many people coming next time. Also, the four Kage might find excuses not to come.

Anyway,

Postponing the final is the worst possible solution.

If possible, it would be best to conclude the Chunin Exams finals today.

"It's just a little trouble, nothing at all." Zongxian looked up at the overcast sky with snowflakes falling, and tapped the armrest of the chair with his finger. "Chihaya, please, such a good day needs to be accompanied by good weather."

"Yes."

Standing behind Zongxian, Uchiha Chihaya responded crisply, then looked up at the gloomy sky. Her eyes turned crimson in an instant, and the eight-leaf windmill-like pattern in black gave her an eerie beauty.

Eye Techniques—

【Shinatohiko】, activate!

Onoki, Mei Terumi, and the others nearby immediately sensed the surging chakra on Chihaya Uchiha's body and saw her unusual pupils.

"kaleidoscope······"

Onoki's pupils contracted sharply.

Body,

He couldn't help but tremble slightly. That lingering shadow once again loomed over him. If he hadn't thought that the Sixth Hokage wouldn't attack them at this time and in this situation, he would have almost jumped up.

"Is this... the Mangekyou Sharingan?"

Luo Sha frowned slightly.

He had never witnessed the Mangekyou Sharingan firsthand, but Sunagakure had no shortage of related documents. He had consulted those documents and had a general understanding of the Mangekyou Sharingan. Of course, no matter how horrifying the descriptions of the Mangekyou Sharingan in those documents were, he always chose to reserve his opinion.

This is a completely different situation from that of Onoki.

correct,

Mei Terumi and A, unlike Onoki who still harbors fear of Madara Uchiha, have witnessed and experienced firsthand the power of the Uchiha clan of Sogen's generation. Seeing yet another Uchiha awaken the Mangekyou Sharingan, they let out a deep sigh.

Uchiha Sogen and Uchiha Shisui... Just these two alone are enough to make one never want to have any further conflict with Konoha in their lifetime. But fate seems to favor the Uchiha clan so much that a new Uchiha has awakened the Mangekyou Sharingan. It feels like there's no chance of challenging Konoha's dominance for the next thirty or forty years.

And in that sky,

Things have changed.

The demonic wind that once raged over Amegakure once again swept over Konoha. Its sharp whistling sounded like the roar of demons, and the extremely violent demonic wind arose out of nowhere, sweeping away the snowflakes and surging into the dark clouds, tearing the thick clouds to pieces.

Only a few breaths had passed.

and,

The demonic wind, after tearing apart the dark clouds surrounding the arena, did not stop. Instead, it spread in all directions, pushing the gloomy sea of ​​clouds toward the distant sky, where countless rays of brilliant sunlight fell and illuminated every corner of the arena.

The rapid and dramatic change between light and dark caused many viewers to feel slightly uncomfortable, and they squinted to adjust to the suddenly clear sky.

Even the four shadows beside Zongxian were no exception.

The change came too fast and too suddenly; there was no time to prepare at all.

No, that's not right. To be precise, they were somewhat mentally prepared, but the problem is that mental preparation can't solve the physical discomfort. Faced with the sudden changes in the brightness of the surrounding environment, they had no other way to deal with the situation except to squint.

and,

They were also greatly impacted psychologically.

When Zongxian finished speaking, they didn't think the Sixth Hokage was talking nonsense. Especially after seeing Uchiha Chihaya's Mangekyou Sharingan, they felt that he must have a way to solve the problem of the snow affecting the viewing experience of the game.

But nobody expected that the problem would be solved in such a violent and swift manner.

too fast!

That's so fast!

It happened so fast that it felt like they'd been suddenly shoved a lemon into their mouths. The sourness made them... they almost roared inwardly, "Why is it that Konoha has so many talented people? The Uchiha clan has so many strong sages... honestly, it's too unfair!"

This is far too unfair of Heaven!

Could the Uchiha clan be descendants of a god? Such an absurd thought flashed through my mind for a moment.

below,

A thunderous roar of excitement erupted from the audience. Although most of these spectators weren't even ninjas, the fact that they were willing to buy tickets to watch the Chunin Exams finals showed that they had a great interest in ninja matters.

Furthermore,

Even if they weren't interested in the ninjas, it didn't stop them from realizing that the howling demonic wind just now was a ninja's doing. This sudden change in the celestial phenomena plunged many people into a frenzy of excitement. Just seeing such a scene made the ticket worthwhile.

Although they were so excited, they didn't realize that most of the villagers outside the arena had also witnessed this sudden change in the situation.

Noblemen should behave with more restraint.

But it's only a little bit.

The high-ranking nobles could remain calm and wait for their subordinates to gather intelligence, but the lower-ranking nobles did not have as many channels to obtain information. They couldn't help but start whispering among themselves and asking each other who had changed the celestial phenomena.

With the help of some kind-hearted people in Konoha,

The nobles quickly received the news that the one who had altered the celestial phenomena was Uchiha Chihaya, a Jonin from the Uchiha clan of Konoha, nicknamed "The Wind of Death." This information spread rapidly among the nobles, giving them a deeper impression of Konoha and the strength of the Uchiha clan.

correct,

And then there were the young men and women standing in the hall, subjected to the scrutiny of the crowd.

Compared to the spectators sitting in the stands, they personally experienced the falling snowflakes, and many realized that the snowfall might have a negative impact on the final. Just as they were pondering this, the weather suddenly changed, and in the blink of an eye, the sky changed completely.

Such a change

This truly left these young men and women stunned.

Even Yakumo, Gaara, Naruto, and others were stunned. Such divine power to change the celestial phenomena... it was exhilarating and awe-inspiring. Even Hozuki Suigetsu, who was known for his talkative nature, was speechless at this moment, just squinting at the clear sky, lost in thought.

Such power