Chapter 21
Most people are just ordinary, treating others with indifference—like Saitama's classmate Po.
Speaking of the Uchiha clan, Saitama still felt a deep sense of regret.
Konoha was founded by Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha. But even though both clans were instrumental, the leadership of the village had always remained in the hands of the Senju and their ideological successors. The Uchiha were gradually pushed to the sidelines.
They were given nominal authority as the Konoha Military Police Force—a title that sounded grand but meant little in practice. That was the beginning of their political isolation.
Even without holding any real power, the Uchiha were excluded from Konoha's upper leadership. They were deliberately kept out of critical decision-making.
During Hashirama's time, their position was at least tolerable. He still held a degree of fondness for his old friend Madara, even after their falling out. But that fragile balance collapsed in the next generation.
When Tobirama Senju, the Second Hokage, came to power, the Uchiha entered their lowest period.
Tobirama never trusted the Uchiha. He saw their emotions and powerful Sharingan as a threat, and the rift between them and the village deepened. With Hashirama gone, Tobirama acted more freely and systematically removed the Uchiha from positions of influence.
By the time of Hiruzen Sarutobi, the Third Hokage, things didn't improve. Though more moderate than Tobirama, he allowed powerful voices like Danzo Shimura to shape policy.
Danzo viewed the Uchiha as a latent threat—Konoha's hidden cancer. He watched them with suspicion and manipulated events to keep them marginalized. Under such pressure, it was no surprise that resentment grew within the Uchiha clan. They felt alienated from the very village they helped build. Any sense of belonging faded.
Eventually, with no other way out, they were pushed toward rebellion.