CHAPTER 2: Defining Integrity.

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(Susano'o)

(Unknown)

(2 years later)

Life and its complexities. It doesn't need to be this way, but a human's innate ability to ruin and destroy have lead life to decay and lose value. In our village, many people live happily but always with an overbearing fear of invasion despite being secluded. With a use of a few seals, thanks to the Uzumaki, they were hidden from the world. But, that doesn't stop their ridiculous fear. Besides, our people are highly trained. Many by Madara himself. He had a dream and he would accomplish it, even if he was a husk of a human being.

That was one of the many things I admired from my grandfather, his love and care for his family and his harsh training contradicting yet with a balance that came with understanding his perspective. It did help that he took me and Itachi out to Inari Sushi and ramen after every session (he he he he).

Despite my relationship with my grandfather, my father and I was more complicated. He did not, in truth, really know how to raise children and as such he took a more militaristic approach to parenting. Though, every once in a while you could see him watching with a hidden grin from afar.

My mother and I were like two peas in a pod and the only person who could scold Madara without going into a coma from his stare or glare depending on the severity of what and how it was said. Her name within itself was a tribute to the Uzumaki, the one clan loved by the Uchiha like brothers. But with Madara's defection from the clan, a few of the clan's rules and mannerisms were modified. Their holier than thou attitude long gone, replaced with warm interiors and cold exteriors. But the Uchiha, like the Uzumaki adopted the 'Family before all' belief. Their symbol changing slightly to include the Uzumaki symbol as their respect for the Uzumaki.

Our people, still sent spies, shinobi who are true to the name, to see Konoha's standing. Hashirama and Tobirama on their deathbeds like Madara would have been if not for the Uzumaki. We watched the Uchiha's lose their ability to produce children capable of the Sharingan. Watched as the Senju clan dwindled down tp startling low numbers and watched as Tobirama instilled hate to the people towards them, despite Hashirama's pleas and the belief that the rebels had died after limjted sight of them. They also watched as Danzo hid in the background and started running Konoha for Hiruzen in a time of war. Oh yeah, I didnt explain that, did I?

(1 year ago.)

So I had been sent with Obito to scout out the world. We had to keep in touch with more than just Konoha, after all. We arrived at the Hidden Stome, which was not hidden. Dificult impenetrate, yes. Impossible, no. Slipping into a henge, we brought our forged documents of the hidden leaf. With little difficulty, they were in. Heading to a hotel to rest, Obito waited until they were in before, signing that he was going to collect information. Walking out with a heavy bag on his shoulders, he made his way to a pub and started selling his trinkets. Meanwhile, clones were out helping collect more information, one of them was stationed outside of the Tsuchikage's window.

Catching bits and pieces before his face widened and he dispelled himself. When the memories reached Obito, he stiffened and walked out, reaching us and telling us to get ready to leave. Without question, Itachi and I brought out our packed supplies before opening the door and leaving however as we steped out, we heard alarms and sounds of shouting. One of Obito's shadow clones must have dispelled because his jeyes widened and he started sprinting and we followed suit.

Later on, when we had camped. Itachi asked the question on my mind all day, "What happened?".

He looked at us both, sighing before he spoke, "The Third Great Ninja War has begun." Rubbing his nose, before he spoke again after seeing our curious faces. "The people we infiltrated Iwa with were scumbags caught trying to attack a child and a woman and one of my clones got caught whilst Henged."

"The Tsuchikage was already looking for an excuse to attack Konoha because of its 'weakeness' and its child jinchuriki. And now we have given him one. But its maint target is Uzushiogakure, for their ninja arts prowess."

Staying silent, once more,

(Current time)

So as they prepared for war, Hiruzen was scouting for powerful soldiers on the battlefield to succeed him and namely, Madara Senju. He was learning more from Tobirama then Hiruzen himself. Madara has decided that we will fight for Uzu and that I need to lead as practice and as a child of legends with a reputation of being a prodigy. "You will need this experience. You will start with a small squad. To get you used to leading."

He out his hands on my shoulders and onyx black stared into endless obsidian, "A person's integrity is defined by their decisions, their words and their actions."

"You could save so many people, you are capable of incredible growth. You have to build a name for yourself here. It will boost yourself and the clan's fear factor and reputation."

Looking into his eyes, I knew I couldn't refuse. He had hopes and reams riding on this, riding on me. I had to accept. I nodded my head and walked towards the forest. My personal favourite being a cave, you could only get into via transformation. Crystals all over the walls as the pond glowed fluorescent with unspoken power and beauty. From the pond rose a massive willow tree that provided its own solitude within the solitude. Walking up the right side the tree, and resting on one of its huge branches. I sat down and a voice spoke from the other side, "What's wrong?"

"I dont know, Itachi. Madara wants me to lead the troops. I am not suited for leading. He is."

"Then clearly the Uchiha clan is doomed."

"How so?"

"If you cant lead us in battle then you cant lead us outside of it. Susano'o, you are meant to be leader because it is just part of you."

Moments of silence ensued, before, "Thanks, Itachi. You really helped me a lot."

-{《Second-Coming}-

So, my squad consists of Itachi, Rin and me. Our job to cause absolute mayhem. That I can do. With ease. But could Rin keep up. Would she be a liability. That was what was running through my mind on my way to the podium. As i stood before all the Uchihas, wondering what to say, my mouth moved on its own as if knew what to say but left my brain out pf the loop.

"For too long we have hidden. From people, from nations, from danger. But we cant not when our brother clan is in distress. We are strong. We are the Uchihas who shall prevail, we will be victorious for the Uzumaki as much as ourselves." I took a step forward, voice raising, "We shall show the worlds what the true Uchihas are capable, we are the fan that fans the flames of suffering and power but also the fla es of love and kindness, we are beyond thr fan. We are the flame. Rise, Uchiha and bring forth your might."

As I raised my fist and a flame encrusted my fist, before the flame flew up into the forming the shape of a fist before exploding in a fiery explosion of colours.

"To war, my family!" And they stomped through the barriers and out into the world, their fiersome roar heard across the nations, clad in beautiful armor and swords, soon to be stained red.

-Author's note.

Next chapter will be in a while sorry. As always, remember to review and tell me ur thouhts.