Kapitel 83: Combining Flexibility and Strength
Fuma slowly walked toward Fugaku and his group. His heavy footsteps, a result of his weight, echoed like drums throughout the arena.
Fuma's performance of smashing Susanoo with his bare hands left a deep psychological scar on the young Uchiha members. They were still in a state of profound shock.
Fugaku and the others seemed as if they were under a genjutsu, standing with their mouths slightly open, speechless, just staring at Fuma as he approached.
Wherever Fuma passed, the boiling blood in his body left scorched marks on the ground, as if molten lava had flowed, making everyone present widen their eyes.
"Could it be that Fuma-kun is a reincarnation of a tailed beast? I've never heard of such a ninjutsu in the ninja world."
"Hey, watch your words! How can a tailed beast be compared to Fuma-kun? And you should call him Chief Fuma!"
The clan members in the stands whispered their astonishment.
Fuma stood in front of Fugaku and his group, looking down at them with an unreadable smile.
Fugaku and the others slowly raised their heads. Given their height, they could only see Fuma's lower torso.
It was an indescribably large part of him, and it was quite impolite to stare at it for too long.
Fugaku, usually a stern man, forced a smile that seemed out of place on his face and hurriedly said, "Fuma-bro, it... it was Elder Setsuna's idea earlier. I didn't plan to use the Uchiha Flame Formation!"
Next to him, Setsuna covered his face in frustration, angrily muttering to himself, "I'm still the clan head, yet you've demoted me to elder? Just wait, Fugaku, I'll get you back for this!"
Surprisingly, Fuma didn't say much. Instead, he gently patted each of the young Uchiha on the shoulder.
He then turned toward the clansmen in the stands and said in a loud voice, "I am proud that our Uchiha clan has produced such young talents. They will be the pillars of our future."
"Mastery in Fire Release, proficiency in Uchiha throwing techniques, and even barrier ninjutsu that made me feel threatened—all these speak to the excellence of these young members."
"Though they haven't fully matured yet, that's okay. In the future, I, as the clan leader, will shelter them from the storm."
"And when they are fully grown, one of them will succeed me, taking on the responsibility of leading and protecting the Uchiha!"
"Let's give them a round of applause. May they carry the honor and love of the Uchiha and grow even stronger!"
Hearing Fuma's speech, the clansmen erupted into applause, and everyone's eyes were fixed on these young warriors.
At that moment, recognized by Fuma, they became the center of attention.
Fuma pointed at Fugaku and cupped his hand to his ear, asking loudly, "Tell me, what's the name of this outstanding clansman?"
"Fugaku! Fugaku! Fugaku!!"
The clansmen responded loudly to Fuma's call.
Hearing his name echo throughout the arena, Fugaku's face flushed red. He straightened his posture, pretending to be serious as he waved to the clan members.
Inside, Fugaku was thrilled. This feeling of having his name chanted by the entire clan was simply amazing!
Fuma smiled slightly. After displaying his strength, he knew he needed to use softer means to win hearts.
Ruling solely through power could lead to problems like those faced by Madara Uchiha. When Madara left the clan, the Uchiha did not choose to follow him.
What Fuma aimed for was to deeply bind the Uchiha to himself. Not just the elite warriors, but also the common members.
After all, the Uchiha's strength was largely belief-driven. Even those who were considered weaklings could ascend to Kage level if sufficiently motivated.
The Uchiha clan's hearts were easy to win over. If you have enough strength and give them some face, they will be willing to die for you.
Fuma pointed to Tetsuka, Yashiro, and Hachidai. These young Uchiha, who had unlocked the three-tomoe Sharingan, each basked in the cheers of their names being called, their faces glowing with pride.
Their eyes, which had previously been filled with fear and anxiety when looking at Fuma, now gleamed with admiration and reverence.
Fuma exhaled, his muscles gradually shrinking from their black-gold form back to a more normal size.
The female Uchiha present couldn't help but fix their eyes on Fuma's large, firm chest, their faces slightly red, their thoughts wandering.
Fuma walked over to Setsuna, dusted off his sleeve, straightened his collar, and then gave him a solid hug, saying softly, "Thank you, Clan Head Setsuna."
Setsuna, who had been fuming from Fugaku's earlier comment, now broke into a wide smile and said heartily, "As long as the Uchiha thrive, I don't care about anything else. The future of the Uchiha depends on you, Fuma-kun!"
Fuma nodded, shaking hands with Setsuna as the two waved to the clan members.
This scene of transition stirred emotions in many, and they applauded with deep feeling.
Once the thunderous applause died down, Fuma cleared his throat and said, "Earlier, we saw some excellent young members. Now, do we have any promising Uchiha youth who would like to show us their skills?"
In the stands, Obito had just snapped out of his daze. Although he had always harbored a vague admiration for Fuma, it was mainly due to Fuma's battle achievements and the praise of the clan, as he had never had close contact with Fuma before.
But today, Fuma's godlike physique, terrifying strength, and speed left a deep impression on young Obito.
Instinctive fear, reverence for power, and respect for the clan leader—this was what Fuma represented in Obito's mind at that moment.
Upon hearing Fuma's call for Uchiha youths, Obito quickly leapt onto the stage.
"Chief Fuma!"
Obito looked excitedly at Fuma, though he didn't know what to say.
Fuma looked at him with an intrigued expression. He had recently heard some rumors about Obito.
The house Fuma had set up for Konan was right next to Obito's, and from the day Konan moved in, the two had become good friends.
Now, Obito and Konan had even developed a childhood sweetheart relationship, and Obito still hadn't met Rin Nohara.
This kind of situation reminded Fuma of the classic rivalry between childhood friends and unexpected lovers.
Fuma cleared his throat and asked, "So, Obito, do you have something you'd like to show everyone?"
Obito, still brimming with excitement, was thrilled that Fuma even remembered his name.
"I've recently mastered the Great Fireball Jutsu!"
Fuma nodded slightly, signaling Obito to begin his demonstration.
Obito formed seals, and despite being only six or seven years old, his hand signs were not slow. He then unleashed a massive orange fireball, drawing gasps from the clan members.
A six or seven-year-old child releasing such a large-scale fireball was nothing short of genius!
In the original timeline, Obito would still have been considered a failure at this point, but now, he was already showing signs of becoming a little prodigy.
Watching Obito excitedly waving to Konan, Fuma seemed to understand the key to the change.
"It seems I have Konan to thank for this... Truly a blessing for Obito."
Uchiha Obito, the only Uchiha who loved women in the original timeline. As long as there's love, Obito's potential is limitless!
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