Swish Swish Swish——
More than a dozen Uchiha clan members appeared before Genya like phantoms, their movements swift and silent.
The moment they saw him, they stepped forward and bowed in unison, their voices heavy with seriousness and respect.
"Lord Genya."
They had rushed over as soon as they received the message. Though confused, their loyalty to Genya outweighed all doubts.
They didn't know why he summoned them, but as elites of the Uchiha clan, as long as Genya and Uchiha Kinya were leading the clan toward revival, they would continue serving the Uchiha Merchant Association without hesitation.
"Genya, were you attacked?"
One of them scanned the corpses scattered around, a sharp, murderous glint flashing in his eyes.
His chakra surged restlessly, clearly shifting into battle mode.
Whoever dared lay a hand on the Uchiha Genya would have to pay the price.
"It's fine. Just some insignificant people trying to cause trouble." Genya smiled calmly, completely unbothered by the ambush. He looked toward the man leading the group and asked, "Uchiha Furin, you're in charge of the trade routes in this area. Do we have any business in the Land of Waves?"
Uchiha Furin shook his head and replied, "No."
Genya frowned slightly and continued, "Why not? The Land of Waves may be small, but it's still a country. By logic, it should be a profitable location."
Uchiha Furin paused to consider, then explained, "Lord Genya, we've thought about expanding into the Land of Waves before, but Gatō demanded an outrageous share."
"If we cooperated with him, we'd likely lose money."
"And while opening an independent shipping route is possible, the Uchiha Merchant Association still has many regions that haven't been fully developed."
"For the sake of such a small country, going to war with a local tyrant doesn't benefit us."
As he spoke, he laid out the risks clearly—though some of it also came from the Uchiha clan's current doctrine.
Genya nodded, accepting Furin's reasoning.
The Uchiha Merchant Association's priority had always been profit. While they had the strength to help others when needed, the association would never initiate conflict unless truly necessary.
"Lord Genya, you called us here because you have a plan, don't you?" Uchiha Furin asked. He already had a faint guess, but still waited for Genya to speak.
Genya's gaze hardened. Then he said slowly and firmly:
"Liberate the Land of Waves. And wipe out every last one of the tyrants controlling it."
After speaking, he stepped forward and walked toward the boat docked at the shore.
Uchiha Furin and the other clan members followed closely behind. No matter what orders Genya gave next, they would obey without question.
"Finally, it's time to act." Uchiha Furin muttered under his breath, his tone heavy with seriousness and a hint of killing intent. He had waited for this day for a long time, but his status had prevented him from taking action before.
He had once visited the Land of Waves and witnessed Gatō oppressing its people.
Although his heart burned with anger, he had always followed the clan rules, avoiding the use of force unless absolutely necessary.
The Uchiha Merchant Association prioritized profit, and the safety of transported goods was its top concern. They would not seize territory with force lightly, as it could damage the clan's reputation in the ninja world.
However, now that Lord Genya had personally ordered action, Uchiha Furin understood that it was beginning. From this moment, the Land of Waves would also fall under the Uchiha Merchant Association's control.
Step, step, step…
Everyone boarded the boat in unison, standing respectfully behind Genya like a group of loyal attendants.
"Uchiha Furin?"
Just as Genya and his group stepped onto the boat, a nervous Gatō caught sight of Uchiha Furin. His eyes widened immediately.
He remembered that a few years ago, Uchiha Furin had tried to enter the Land of Waves to do business, but he had refused.
Uchiha Furin had never crossed any boundaries before. And now… he was here too?
Was he here to strike while he was down?
Bang!
Before Gatō could speak, Uchiha Furin moved with no hesitation. In a flash, he appeared in front of Gatō, grabbing him by the neck and lifting him effortlessly.
"You tried to kill our Lord Genya?" Uchiha Furin asked coldly, his voice filled with lethal intent.
Gatō struggled to breathe, panic flooding his eyes. He tried to explain, "I-I don't know who your Lord is, I wouldn't—"
Slap!
Uchiha Furin's hand struck Gatō without mercy, cutting off his words.
"Among those people just now, who was wearing Uchiha attire?" Uchiha Furin asked in a cold, sharp tone.
Gatō finally realized what was happening. He looked at Genya and stammered, "Y-you mean that kid—"
Slap!
Another smack.
"Is that how you address Lord Genya?" Uchiha Furin shouted angrily.
Gatō almost burst into tears. He asked, feeling wronged, "Then how am I supposed to address him?"
"Call him Lord Genya!" Uchiha Furin said coldly.
"Uchiha Furin, I really didn't know he was your clan's heir!" Gatō tried to defend himself.
Slap!
Another slap landed.
"Why are you hitting me again?" Gatō finally couldn't hold back. He demanded angrily. After all, he was a big shot in the Land of Waves. How could he be humiliated like this repeatedly?
"Why hit you?" Uchiha Furin snorted. "Just because someone is not a clan heir, does that give you the right to kill members of the Uchiha clan at will?"
Gatō was speechless, his heart filled with fear and regret.
He knew he had angered someone he shouldn't have. Others might be okay, but the Uchiha clan was not to be provoked.
Genya stood to the side, watching everything coldly.
He did not stop Uchiha Furin's actions. The people of the Land of Waves had long suffered under Gatō's oppression. This time, the Uchiha clan not only wanted to liberate the Land of Waves, but also bring new hope to its people.
"Furin, that's enough," Genya finally spoke. His tone was calm but carried undeniable authority.
Hearing this, Uchiha Furin threw Gatō aside and turned to look at Genya.
Genya walked up to Gatō, looking down at him from above. "Gatō, from today onward, the Land of Waves will be managed by the Uchiha Merchant Association. You'd better lead the way seriously and don't try any tricks!"
Gatō slumped to the ground. He didn't know what Genya was thinking.
But once Genya turned away, a cold glint appeared in his eyes. He still had a chance.
The Land of Waves still had his subordinates. As long as he returned, there was a possibility of turning things around.
Yes.
For now, he had to endure. He had to endure no matter how much he hated Genya and Furin.
So, even though Gatō still resented Genya and Furin, he gritted his teeth and held back.
The ship slowly left the harbor, heading toward the Land of Waves. As it neared the opposite shore, a few figures could be seen at the harbor from afar.
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