You'll regret this, but I will...

Chapter 7 You'll regret this, but I will...

The road paved with bluestone bricks, the lush garden, and the seemingly simple courtyard reveal a touch of ingenious refinement.

Clearly, even though the Uchiha clan, with its long and rich heritage, has been driven to this remote corner far from the core of Konoha, the foundation of this number one clan in the ninja world is still unimaginable to ordinary ninja clans.

pity.

As the council hall where the Uchiha clan handles daily affairs, those who come and go are all 'brutes' who value strength above all else, and they obviously have no interest in appreciating what is right before their eyes.

"You're being too radical!"

"Fugaku, you're too gentle!"

Inside a house in the center of the courtyard, two men, locked in a fierce standoff, glared at each other as if they might start fighting at any moment.

It should be noted that Fugaku Uchiha and Setsuna Uchiha, as the top combatants of the Uchiha clan on the surface, had already reached the so-called "Kage level" in strength.

Once these powerful individuals truly engage in battle, the mere aftershocks of the fighting would be enough to reduce this council hall, covering hundreds of square meters, to ruins.

Ok……

The Uchiha clan, in particular, is exceptionally skilled in fire-style techniques. A single mishap could potentially ignite a fire on the very edge of Konoha, a place already lush with vegetation, that would be difficult even for ninjas to control.

however.

Despite the tense situation that was about to escalate, the Uchiha clan guards at the gate seemed to be used to it, continuing to perform their duties as if it were a gentle breeze.

I!

An elite Jonin of the Uchiha clan, a powerful awakened user of the three-tomoe Sharingan.

Uchiha Tekka, extremely cold-blooded!

It's just a matter of gathering the Uchiha clan's Jonin, intimidating the Hokage, and using that to seize the position of Hokage's assistant from Shimura Danzo...

Is this demand really that radical?

Ok……

A few years ago, that might have been true, but compared to the "children's innocent remarks" that occasionally float out of the mouths of those Uchiha kids recently, it doesn't seem so radical at all.

However, Chief Fugaku's theory of waiting for the right opportunity...

Is this something an Uchiha should say?

As a "radical," Uchiha Tetsuka secretly glanced at the two people in the room who were blowing their beards and glaring at each other, and for some reason, a sense of absurdity arose in his heart.

So boring...

The clan chief and Elder Shana often pick fights, and situations like today's happen several times a month, but each time they never end up fighting.

Gee...

For the Uchiha clan, who have always revered strength and conquered their opponents with fists and eyes, it seems that Jin's "little games" are indeed more anticipated...

"I really want to fight that guy Tu Nan. I was careless during the last competition. I must give him a good beating this time I get the chance."

what!

Just as Uchiha Tetsuka was feeling a bit sleepy, he even started fantasizing that if Clan Chief Fugaku and Elder Setsuna really did flip the table, his recently painstakingly researched Fireball Technique might give Uchiha Tonan, who was serving as the clan chief's bodyguard, a surprise.

With his powerful senses, Uchiha Tetsuka instantly detected a familiar aura. Instantly, his crimson eyes appeared, and the unique and powerful eye power of the Uchiha clan was revealed, locking onto the aura tightly.

Uchiha Jin!

This guy is in the council chamber again?

The thought of this terrifying man known as "Jade Shatters" made Uchiha Tekka's eyes light up with excitement.

"ember!"

"ember?"

Just as Uchiha Tetsuka confirmed the visitor's identity, Uchiha Setsuna and Uchiha Fugaku, who sensed the change in their guards' chakra, also naturally discovered the identity of this unexpected guest.

Frowning~

The two, who were originally glaring at each other, surprisingly let each other off the hook, and even their facial expressions were now perfectly synchronized.

Looking at the entire Uchiha clan... no, it should be looking at the entire Hidden Leaf Village, only the unique existence of Uchiha Jin could make the two men who hold the highest power in the ninja world so conflicted.

Although Fugaku Uchiha and Setsuna Uchiha seemed to be at odds, they both knew that their shared vision was the great revival of the Uchiha clan. It was just that their directions and paths to achieve this goal were not quite the same.

Setsuna Uchiha hoped to unify the Uchiha clan's power and then stage an armed coup, while Fugaku Uchiha hoped to wait for a new Hokage like the Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze, or to negotiate with the village through more moderate means.

It can be said.

If a suitable opportunity were presented, both Fugaku Uchiha and Setsuna Uchiha would have had a chance to persuade each other.

Whether Fugaku Uchiha joins Setsuna Uchiha in an armed coup, or Setsuna Uchiha becomes Fugaku's source of confidence, allowing him to sit at the negotiating table with the Konoha leadership, is a natural outcome.

The current conflict?

There's no real conflict between politicians; it's just an exchange of time and interests. Even novice players like Setsuna and Fugaku understand this perfectly well.

And the ashes...

This guy is really something else!

He is a truly fanatical and dangerous individual, capable of becoming the family's sharpest blade if the time is right, but clearly the right time is not yet.

"Why couldn't this guy wait until I unified the power of the Uchiha clan before jumping out...?"

"If this guy has a relapse and does something irreversible, then my Uchiha clan will truly have no chance to wait for the Fifth Hokage..."

Open your eyes~

Fugaku Uchiha and Setsuna Uchiha exchanged a knowing glance, instantly understanding each other's thoughts about their old rival.

Ok.

Jin is the backbone of the Uchiha clan and the foundation for the clan's continued strength, but now is definitely not the right time to turn against the entire Hidden Leaf Village.

and so!

Uchiha Setsuna suddenly flicked his sleeve, his anger rising again, and coldly snorted at Uchiha Fugaku.

"Fugaku, you'll regret this!"

"In that instant, I am the clan leader!"

Fugaku Uchiha understood immediately and gave the other a cold look. Then the two decided to leave this place of trouble as soon as possible.

but……

"Chieftain!"

"Elder!"

The familiar call made the two who were about to leave pause simultaneously. Uchiha Fugaku and Uchiha Setsuna exchanged a glance and saw the helplessness deep in each other's eyes.

no way!

In order to prevent Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo Shimura from attacking King Uchiha as much as possible, Fugaku Uchiha and Setsuna Uchiha jointly recommended King Uchiha to be a member of the Uchiha Elders.

Only ninja clan elders, who cannot be mobilized at will except during the Ninja World War, can minimize the risk of those troublesome missions that hide deadly dangers.

However, now that Uchiha Jin has become an elder of the Uchiha clan, his unique right to participate in council discussions as a member of the elders' council cannot be ignored.

"Isn't this Ash..."

Fugaku Uchiha sighed inwardly, but still greeted the somewhat overly young elder with a complicated look in his eyes.

Uchiha Setsuna also looked towards Uchiha Jin, but his gaze towards this more 'radical' being was clearly more complex than that towards Uchiha Fugaku.

……

(End of this chapter)