Even if the two of them joined forces, they likely wouldn't last ten moves against Akihito.
If Masato had to choose a king among elite jōnin, he would choose Akihito without hesitation.
But Clan Head Uchiha Fugaku—that was a genuine Kage-level powerhouse!
During the Third Great Ninja War, the name "Wicked Eye Fugaku" had been second only to the "Yellow Flash," Namikaze Minato. And Minato had already become the Fourth Hokage years ago.
Although Akihito's title, the "Flame Oni of Konoha," was well-known, compared to "Wicked Eye Fugaku" and the "Yellow Flash," it still fell slightly short.
"Challenging Clan Head Fugaku isn't child's play!"
"Even you, Akihito, might have a hard time winning."
Uchiha Masato wore a worried expression, clearly unconvinced that Akihito could defeat Fugaku.
The authority of the clan head was not something to be lightly provoked.
Anyone who failed in challenging the clan head would face severe punishment.
In response to their doubts, Akihito neither confirmed nor denied anything. He simply looked at them quietly.
Uchiha Tetsuya pondered for a moment before a flash of realization burst into his eyes.
"Akihito… do you have some kind of trump card that can defeat the clan head?"
"If that's the case, I'm willing to support you as the new clan head!"
Hearing this, Masato 's face also lit up in sudden understanding.
Akihito had always been calm and deliberate, never acting without careful planning. He gave off an air of wisdom and reliability.
On the battlefield, whenever they faced danger, Akihito had always remained composed, leading them to turn the tide.
Thinking of this, excitement welled up in Masato 's heart.
He had long been dissatisfied with the current clan head, Uchiha Fugaku. If Akihito could replace him, he would wholeheartedly support it.
Masato asked eagerly,
"Akihito, are you truly confident about challenging the clan head?"
Akihito smiled lightly.
"Of course. I never do anything without certainty."
Seeing his confidence, Masato and Tetsuya steeled their resolve.
"Isn't it just challenging the authority of the clan head for the sake of our brother?"
"I'm in!"
Akihito smiled faintly. The two of them hadn't disappointed him.
The Uchiha of today were no longer what they once were. Few still had the backbone to stand up and challenge the clan head's authority.
If ordinary clan members heard such rebellious talk, they would likely report him to Fugaku immediately.
"Mangekyō Sharingan."
Akihito closed and reopened his eyes, and his pupils transformed instantly.
The three tomoe spun and fused, forming a rotating windmill pattern.
Now that the two had made up their minds, there was no need for him to conceal his strength.
"Th-this…!"
"Akihito, y-you…!"
Masato and Tetsuya stared at his eyes in stunned disbelief.
They had never seen such a pattern before, but the truth was not hard to guess.
After all, the stories of Uchiha Madara were only a few decades old.
"The Mangekyō Sharingan?"
"Akihito, you've actually mastered this power?!"
The fervor in their hearts was impossible to hide. Their muscles trembled with excitement.
The Mangekyō Sharingan.
These were the very eyes of Uchiha Madara, the Asura of the ninja world!
It represented the ultimate ocular power of the Uchiha clan. With those eyes, Akihito becoming clan head was practically guaranteed.
"Hahaha…"
Uchiha Tetsuya suddenly burst into hearty laughter.
"Akihito, you've shown me the hope of the Uchiha rising again!"
Unknowingly, tears streamed down his face.
Life had been hard for the Uchiha.
For years, Konoha's upper leadership had never stopped suppressing them.
After the Nine-Tails Incident, the Uchiha had all but been collectively exiled.
Such unreasonable treatment would have been difficult for any ordinary ninja to accept—let alone the inherently proud Uchiha.
And now, Akihito had awakened the clan's ultimate power—the Mangekyō Sharingan.
As long as he became the new clan head, would the Uchiha still fear having no chance to wash away their humiliation?
The two firmly believed that one day, Akihito would lead them to restore the Uchiha's glory.
Hatake Kakashi, son of the White Fang of Konoha, becoming a jōnin at twelve—impressive?
Uchiha Shisui, descendant of Uchiha Kagami, blessed with extraordinary talent?
In Masato and Tetsuya 's eyes,Uchiha Akihito 's talent surpassed them all.
One day, the "Flame Oni of Konoha,"Uchiha Akihito , would surely surpass the former "Yellow Flash," the Fourth Hokage Namikaze Minato!