Konoha: Uchiha Shisui's Advisor Alliance

Chapter 58 Testing
As the two expected, Itachi brought news the next day.

"The elders came to our house early in the morning to argue, but I didn't hear what they were arguing about. Mother asked me to come out and practice with Brother Shisui."

Shisui stroked Itachi's short hair and took out the three-colored meatballs he had bought in advance from the table, "Don't worry, the clan leader and I will take care of these things. Eat some of this, and then you and Kinkade and the others will go to the backyard to practice first, okay?"

Itachi took the meatball and nodded obediently, but he knew that it was definitely not a trivial matter that could make the elders come home to argue.

After Itachi left, Shisui frowned and asked, "The Great Elder's people have always been radical. This time they may propose a coup again. Grandpa, do you think the Third Generation can stabilize the Great Elder and his people?"

"Don't worry. A coup d'état can't be accomplished simply by talking. Their actions are too big, and there are many people watching near the clan's territory. I believe the third generation already knows the reaction here."

Sima Yi did not answer immediately, but helped Shisui analyze the situation bit by bit.

"Hey, everyone knows about the surveillance outside the clan territory, but even so, didn't they discuss and take action like that last time?"

“How can we generalize when the forms are different?

Moreover, your character as the clan leader seems to be a bit weak. He and the second elder will not agree to a coup, especially when they know that it will never succeed.

Moreover, judging from the results of this meeting, the budget has increased after all, and the Nine-Tails incident will make it difficult for most clan members to speak up. As long as the Third Generation is willing to show Konoha's strength at this time and give them some extra benefits, it will not be difficult to appease them."

Shisui suddenly realized, thought for a moment and asked, "Isn't this the same principle as what Grandpa talked about before, combining kindness with severity?"

"That's right, but those people in the tribe who want a coup are not firm in their stance. They themselves don't know what they should want. This is very dangerous!"

Sima Yi was shocked by these people's behavior. When they were not as strong as their opponents, it would have been fine if they just stayed away from the enemy, but they even dared to make big moves to attract attention right under the noses of their political enemies.

They were even discussing a coup d'état openly. The worst thing was that the news could not be blocked, and the other party already knew about it before they took any action.

Almost all the most taboo things in a coup were done.

"This"

After hearing what Sima Yi said, Shisui was quite embarrassed. Even before, he just wanted everyone to understand Uchiha and let Konoha and Uchiha coexist, but he didn't know how to do it specifically, and he didn't have any clear demands.

"Anyway, since the clan can still be stabilized for the time being, I plan to take this opportunity to continue to contact my former subordinates to help me pay attention to news outside the clan, so as to prevent those assistants from spreading rumors that are unfavorable to the Uchiha again."

Shisui racked his brains and came up with a suggestion, but it was rejected by Sima Yi again.

"Now is indeed a good time to take action, but it is better not to contact your subordinates outside the clan for the time being."

"Eh? Why?"

"Most of your former subordinates are still on Konoha's side. If you go directly to them, you will inevitably be exposed. You must never do such a thing!"

Sima Yi still had an impression of what Shisui was like before, and he couldn't believe the subordinates he brought with him.

Shisui's forehead was filled with black lines. He raised his head somewhat unconvinced. Those people on the battlefield were all trustworthy partners!
But when he met Sima Yi's firm gaze, he began to have some doubts. Then he looked down at his past, but helplessly discovered that those people did seem to be more inclined towards Konoha.

"What's the information outside the tribe's territory?"

"Why limit your vision? There are so many people in Konoha, including some poor Genin and ordinary people who are struggling to make ends meet. Do they also have Konoha in their hearts? Do they also believe in the Will of Fire?"

"It's just passing on some information. How many people would refuse something that can make money just by talking?"

"What's more, even if they are Chunin and Jonin, don't they have something they desire? Money, ninjutsu, as long as they want it, why worry about not being able to drive them?" Shisui was shocked, thinking of what happened last time, he looked at Sima Yi and asked uncertainly: "Is it you, Grandpa?"

Sima Yi chuckled, “You still underestimated the power of the Uchiha, and with your help of money, the intelligence network was prepared smoothly, although it is not comprehensive yet.

But as long as the information inside and outside the tribe is not top secret, they can get it, and we can rely on them to manipulate public opinion in the future."

This was not a big deal for Sima Yi, but for Shisui, it was just amazing, as if his mind was opened up, and he admired him even more in his heart, "With grandpa here, I feel a lot more relaxed."

"Hahaha, it's not time for you to relax yet. The New Year will come in a few days. We must do our best to win over the people's hearts around the end of the year. Whether it's the lineage of the Great Elder or the Second Elder, we have to rely on you to do your best to win them over!"

Shisui was a little embarrassed, "Others are easy to convince, but the second elder and the first elder have very different personalities, and they are quite stubborn. I'm afraid it will be difficult to convince them."

Sima Yi didn't care. "Everyone has something to ask for. If they want peace, I'll promise them peace. If they want status, I'll promise them status. Now the clan leader is in trouble. His prestige has been reduced. It's becoming increasingly difficult to convince the clan members. If I find an excuse to come forward now, I'll have a high chance of success."

As for whether he can fulfill his promise, that is a matter for the future. He should first take the position of patriarch.

"If you want peace, I'll give you peace. If you want status, I'll give you status?"

Shisui frowned, thinking about this sentence carefully, and suddenly remembered the scene that the third generation promised them every day, and felt an indescribable weirdness.

Isn't this what Konoha's high-ranking officials often do?
Although they never achieved it.

"Except for a few elders, I will arrange for Hui to approach the four captains of the guard department. As for the rest of the tribe, I have already made preparations and will only be waiting for the annual meeting to bestow favors on them."

"grandfather."

Shisui was moved, he opened his mouth but didn't know what to praise, he could only say: "Thank you grandpa!"

"That's not necessary. Small favors can only earn you temporary gratitude. Long-term benefits are what you need, and you still have to fight for them yourself."

“Where can we fight for it?”

"Three generations!"

Shisui's eyes moved slightly, as if he was thinking about something, and the two of them continued chatting until noon, until lunch time.

He asked Itachi to stay, and the three of them had lunch together. Halfway through the meal, Shisui remembered Sima Yi's suggestion. After he dismissed Xuehua and the others, he asked directly under Sima Yi's gaze: "Itachi, do you think that if a new clan leader is replaced, he can lead the clan out of the predicament?"

Ok?
Sima Yi raised his eyebrows and immediately looked at Zhishui. He knew that the other party was deliberately testing him, but this test was a little too obvious.

His heart sank and his eyes changed suddenly. He slowly lowered his hand, and runes spread silently from under him. Countless runes hidden in the courtyard responded faintly.

"Brother Shisui, do you think father is doing a bad job?"

Itachi was slightly stunned, put down his chopsticks, sat up straight, and asked curiously.

"No, I just think that it seems very hard for Lord Fugaku to be the clan leader, and he doesn't seem to be good at handling these things. Being the clan leader is a bit of a waste of Lord Fugaku's talents."

Itachi smiled at Shisui's serious expression. He nodded without hesitation and said, "If anyone can help Uchiha, I believe that person must be Shisui!"

I spent the whole day researching Japanese mythology today and made some settings for the abilities of the Kaleidoscope, but I don’t know if they are appropriate.

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(End of this chapter)