Chapter 84
Fugaku Uchiha's Choice
Chapter 84 Fugaku Uchiha's Choice
When this information reached Fugaku Uchiha, his expression improved considerably.
At least, the Konoha leadership has shown the right attitude this time.
In the past, they would have simply denied it to the death! After all, the Uchiha clan didn't have any evidence.
Even if there is evidence, it's fake!
This time, they're denying everything again, claiming that everything Suigetsu Hobutsuki said is false and that all the leaks were just coincidences.
But they offered compensation, and it was something Fugaku couldn't refuse.
"The Naruto..."
It would be difficult for him to disagree, and even if he did, as long as the Hokage's conditions were "accidentally" leaked, the Uchiha clan would force him to agree.
He is the head of the Uchiha clan, but sometimes he cannot go against the will of the Uchiha clan. He may be able to suppress them for a while, but not forever.
Uchiha Teru's death enraged him, and he wished he could lead his clansmen to confront and question them, making the Konoha leadership pay a heavy price.
However, Konoha's overwhelming strength, the Uchiha's predicament, and the terrifying war prevented him from making any rash moves.
"Fugaku, how's it going? If the Konoha higher-ups don't give a reasonable explanation, I'll go with you to demand an answer."
Jiraiya could only try his best to appease Fugaku. It was indeed Konoha's doing that was unfair, and he felt disheartened when he saw it.
But now, during wartime, all they can do is try to appease Fugaku and discuss the matter privately to suppress this disgraceful affair.
"I'm sorry, Jiraiya-sama, I need to think about it."
Fugaku Uchiha has not yet made a decision; he needs to think about it.
It's good to think about it. As long as we don't take direct action, everything is negotiable.
"It's alright, Fugaku. The Uchiha are members of Konoha. If they are treated unfairly, there will definitely be an explanation."
Minato Namikaze's gentle yet firm words brought some comfort to Fugaku Uchiha.
Fugaku Uchiha gave a forced smile and bid farewell to Jiraiya and Minato Namikaze.
Then he left Jiraiya's camp.
Jiraiya and Minato were left wondering what to do.
"This is outrageous! Leaking information about the village's ninjas is treason!"
Jiraiya was also dissatisfied. During this time of war, they were still fighting for power and suppressing the Uchiha. They really had no bottom line.
Fortunately, the most dangerous situation did not occur; otherwise, he would not have been able to withstand the Uchiha rebellion, the wavering morale of the Konoha army, and the four great ninja villages taking advantage of the chaos.
"Yes, teacher. No matter what, the Uchiha are members of the village, and they're fighting against the Kirigakure for the village. Betraying the Uchiha now is betraying the village!"
Both master and apprentice sighed. Jiraiya's eyes were filled with helplessness; he was powerless to do anything about it.
Minato Namikaze seemed to have made a firm decision, and his whole demeanor became much sharper.
Jiraiya watched Fugaku's departing figure and silently thought:
"I hope Fugaku will accept this compensation. This time, the Uchiha will have to suffer."
……
Fugaku Uchiha returned to his camp and remained restless for a long time.
The Uchiha elites also returned with him, and were very puzzled to see their clan leader in this state.
"Chieftain, what has happened? Please tell us if you are facing any difficulties, and we will resolutely carry out your orders!"
One of the Uchiha spoke up, which garnered the approval of all the Uchiha.
Looking at the resolute faces of his clansmen before him, who seemed ready to charge into battle for him at a single command, Fugaku Uchiha said softly:
"It's alright. The eastern front was attacked by the Mist Ninja, but it's all over now. The Mist Ninja have been driven back."
"You all leave first, Shisui stays."
Fugaku Uchiha gave a brief explanation, without revealing any information about Hikaru, and then let his clansmen leave.
"Shisui, take a look at this intelligence first. It was left by Hui."
Shisui picked it up with a puzzled look, and after reading it, he was shocked. "Clan leader, is...is this real?"
"real."
Fugaku Uchiha's somber voice drifted over, "The Konoha leadership is still wary of and suppressing the Uchiha. I regret Hui's death, but since it has already happened, we can only try to clean up the mess."
"The Konoha leadership offered substantial benefits this time, likely because it's wartime and the Hokage is involved."
"But no matter what, Obito will join the Hokage lineage, and you will join the Anbu. I can't refuse this outcome; the hope of becoming Hokage is too important for the Uchiha."
"I'm telling you this so you'll remember Hui! Remember Hui's death! I know you're a kind person, Shisui, and you've always wanted to ease tensions between the Uchiha and the village. I want to too."
Seeing Shisui's worldview seemed to be shaken, Fugaku Uchiha knew this was a good opportunity to win him over.
Shisui possesses immense talent, and as he grows older, his influence within the Uchiha clan will only increase.
But Shisui's love for the village is too much, even exceeding that for his family, which is not good.
It's not that I don't love the village, but that I love the village where the Uchiha clan exists.
"Shisui, I know it's hard for you to accept, but when you join the Anbu, I hope you can consider the clans more. This isn't about narrow-minded confrontation, but about self-preservation. The Konoha leadership is unwilling to accept the Uchiha."
"Perhaps only if the next Hokage changes his mindset will the Uchiha clan have a chance."
Zhi Shui came out, but when faced with the clansmen who were trying to find out information, he didn't know what to say.
If Danzo was blamed for this and the Hokage was unaware of it, Shisui would be upset, but his worldview wouldn't be shaken.
Suigetsu Fuguki could directly attack the Hokage at point-blank range!
Shisui returned to his camp in a daze.
the next day.
Fugaku Uchiha came to Jiraiya's camp again. "Lord Jiraiya, if there's nothing else, the Uchiha will return to the eastern front to resist the Mist Ninja. I'm worried that the Mist Ninja might be unwilling to accept defeat and launch another attack."
Jiraiya immediately agreed, saying it was a normal request and that it would be ridiculous for the Uchiha to come to their aid. He hoped things would return to normal as soon as possible.
"Fugaku, then you should go back. The Uchiha truly deserve to be called the number one ninja clan in Konoha. They successfully resisted the Mist Ninja, and the Mist Ninja can't do without the Uchiha."
Jiraiya paused, his tone turning somewhat somber: "What about Uchiha Akira..."
Fugaku Uchiha remained expressionless: "Ki fought bravely against the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, and in the end, they perished together."
"I will report Uchiha Kagura's deeds to the Konoha leadership. Uchiha Kagura is a hero of Konoha! I believe no one will deny this."
Hearing that Fugaku Uchiha agreed to Konoha's compensation, Jiraiya finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Fugaku Uchiha nodded slightly. "Hikaru was the pillar of the Uchiha clan. His death was a great loss to the Uchiha. If it happens again, the Uchiha will never compromise!"
After Fugaku Uchiha left, Jiraiya sighed:
"What a tragedy!"
(End of this chapter)