Tatsuya could be said to have watched Kazuki grow up, and likewise, Kagami as well. He alone witnessed the growth of both father and son.

Initially, he placed his hopes on Kagami, but unfortunately, Kagami was not strong enough, ultimately allowing Hiruzen to become Hokage.

Originally, after Kagami's sacrifice, Tatsuya thought it would be difficult for the Uchiha clan to maintain their relationship with the Hokage faction, but he hadn't expected Kazuki to inherit Kagami's political legacy so well, becoming Tsunade's disciple and a part of the Hokage faction.

Later, he even received guidance from Mito, and Tatsuya knew that Kazuki now had the qualifications to compete for Hokage.

Soon, Tatsuya discovered that Kazuki's strength was improving at an unimaginable speed.

He had personally witnessed Madara's growth, and upon seeing Kazuki, Tatsuya was surprised to find that Kazuki was in no way inferior to Madara, and was even more outstanding than him.

Such a thought, if spoken before, would have been somewhat laughable, after all, that was Madara, the strongest existence in the history of the Uchiha clan.

Even if Kazuki was talented, he was not qualified to compare with Madara. At least Kazuki before the age of six was indeed no match for Madara.

But as Kazuki grew older, Tatsuya witnessed something different, his growth rate exceeded his imagination.

Now, he had even defeated Hanzō the Salamander, how could Tatsuya not be excited?

The current Kazuki had probably become the strongest in the Uchiha clan, even the clan head was no exception.

And the clan head's attempt to build momentum for Fugaku, in Kazuki's eyes, was probably no different from a clown's act.

The Uchiha is a clan that respects the strong. If Kazuki's strength was sufficient, it would not be an easy matter for Fugaku to become clan head.

Unless Fugaku could awaken his Mangekyo Sharingan.

Once Kazuki returns, it will be time for him to hand over some of his influence to him.

He already has the strength to do some things.

"I don't know either, but Grandma Mito once said that Sage Mode is a technique that the First Hokage once learned, and it greatly enhances one's power."

"Although it's somewhat dangerous, if one can master it, the boost to one's strength is immense."

Mikoto pondered for a moment before speaking, "Even though Kazuki might not have awakened his Mangekyo Sharingan yet, his strength should be no less than the clan head's."

"The First Hokage's combat technique?"

Tatsuya thought of the world-destroying battle between Hashirama and Madara back then.

That was definitely a battle beyond ninja comprehension.

Before that, Tatsuya had never imagined that ninjas could reach such a level.

Could it be that Hashirama, besides Wood Release, also possessed that so-called Sage Mode?

Tatsuya felt that he might have grasped the truth, but it seemed to be no longer that important.

Now, it was already theirs, the Uchiha's.

...

"Big brother!"

Inside the military tent near the Land of Lightning border, Bee was called in, looking at his elder brother, the Third Raikage, full of guilt.

"Hm, how much do you remember about the Uchiha brat you fought earlier?" The Third Raikage asked.

The other party had always been his right-hand man, always supporting him when he became Raikage.

Therefore, the Third Raikage was very satisfied and at ease with Bee.

However, after returning to Kumogakure, the other party had changed somewhat, losing his former ambition and acting like a wimp, unlike a hero of Kumogakure.

"The Uchiha brat? I seem to have some memory, but I don't remember it very clearly." Bee covered his forehead in pain.

"No need to think. It seems that this brat is in your memory. It's just sealed, so you can't recall him."

The Third Raikage sighed faintly, "Mito is too despicable and shameless, to deal with you like this."

He couldn't violently break the seal in Bee's mind. If he did, not to mention helping Bee recover, it would be good enough if Bee's brain didn't turn to mush.

"Sorry, I've disappointed you. I'm no match for Mito." Bee didn't remember how he was defeated, only that he was captured by Mito.

This was difficult for Bee to accept. Although Mito was a renowned strong person, she was old after all.

He couldn't even defeat an elderly Mito, it was simply a disgrace to Kumogakure.

"You don't need to feel guilty. Mito's strength is very great, even I might not be her opponent. After all, that's the Nine-Tails."

The Third Raikage was a very confident and proud person. But he had to admit Mito's strength.

He had fought the Eight-Tails before, and although he defeated the Eight-Tails, the Eight-Tails also exhausted him to the point of collapse, so their strengths should be similar.

Moreover, Kumogakure had initially ganged up on the Eight-Tails.

The Nine-Tails inside Mito is far stronger than the Eight-Tails, so it was normal for Bee not to be able to defeat Mito.

"That brat named Kazuki defeated Hanzō." The Third Raikage looked towards the direction of Iwagakure.

Ōnoki must be restless now, right?

He had always been very wary of Konoha.

Now that Mito was old, although she still maintained a certain combat power, he could still continuously wear down Mito and Konoha.

As for Hiruzen and the like, the Third Raikage didn't take them seriously. Although he admitted Hiruzen's strength was good, he still couldn't be his match.

Could it be that Hiruzen could break his strongest shield?

Even if Hiruzen attacked him without any restraint, he might not be able to break his defense.

The Third Raikage had absolute confidence in this.

(Hiruzen: Are you looking down on me? If you push me too far, I'll let you experience the strength of the strongest Hokage and trade lives with you!)

Bee was startled upon hearing this. "Hanzō is not weak."

"Yes, it's difficult to defeat Hanzō, but a brat managed to do it. I'm very curious how strong this brat is."