Naruto: Yes, Uchiha-sama.

Chapter 160 The Uchiha clan cannot have a Hokage, nor does it need a Hokage; what it needs is a Light and Shadow!
"Lord Madara, if you want to completely solve the problem of the constant wars in the ninja world, I think it's far from enough to just establish ninja villages. And frankly, I think the idea that establishing ninja villages can save the ninja world and achieve peace is foolish."

"Shut up! This is a village that Hashirama and I worked so hard to build!"

Madara Uchiha's expression turned cold.

Konoha embodied the dreams of him and Hashirama Senju for the first half of their lives, and it was built by them through countless hardships. However, Makoto Uchiha not only belittled this dream to his face, but also called him and Hashirama Senju idiots.

Uchiha Makoto, you brat, you're way too arrogant!

However, in the face of Madara Uchiha's warning...

Uchiha Makoto didn't take it to heart and continued with a smile:

"Let's analyze the situation in the ninja world from an economic perspective, as well as the future of ninjas and possible ways to change the status quo. Ninjas are not involved in production."

"What a strange statement, speak slowly. This is utterly absurd, how could a ninja do this?"

Why not?

Makoto Uchiha used financial jargon frequently.

To enhance his persuasiveness, he even took out some confidential ledgers from Akatsuki Village from the sealed scroll he carried with him, and talked non-stop while explaining the data and formulas in the ledgers.

Madara Uchiha, on the other hand, debated based on his own experience and background.

If we don't compare techniques, but only debate scriptures...

Makoto Uchiha was confident he wouldn't lose.

Gradually, even Madara Uchiha began to realize that if it were just a debate, he probably wouldn't be a match for his junior, Makoto Uchiha.

no way.

Madara Uchiha never went to school.

He could read only because he needed to learn ninjutsu.

Madara Uchiha relied more on intuition to understand the world and its operating logic, but that logic was completely ineffective against the professional formulas and real-world examples presented by Makoto Uchiha.

Uchiha Seido's resolve was unwavering!

The best way to end the war to the greatest extent possible is to increase productivity.

quickly
Madara Uchiha was so confused by Makoto Uchiha's words that he became mentally disoriented.

Because he hadn't read many books, Madara Uchiha felt like an idiot when faced with Makoto Uchiha's verbal attacks.

However, he inexplicably felt that what Uchiha Makoto said made a lot of sense, so Uchiha Madara also tried to understand the ideas that Uchiha Makoto was conveying to him. However, he could understand every word that Uchiha Makoto said, but when put together, it was very difficult to accept because it was completely contrary to the ninja way that he had been practicing for the first half of his life.

"That makes some sense."

"But I don't believe it."

Madara Uchiha fell silent, remaining speechless for a long time.

And then, naturally.

Because of his adherence to the ninja way, he no longer believes what Uchiha Makoto says. After all, if Uchiha Makoto's theory were to be followed, then it could be said that he and Senju Hashirama had been working in the wrong direction from the very beginning, completely wrong.

"Alright, Lord Madara, it is indeed difficult for you to understand my thoughts immediately."

Uchiha Makoto spoke slowly.

He was not disappointed by Madara Uchiha's words.

Because Makoto Uchiha didn't hold out any hope of persuading Madara Uchiha to change his mind in one go. Awakening a ninja who had long been immersed in the rules of the cesspool of the ninja world was an extremely difficult task in itself.

The ninjas were used to their past way of life, and it would take time to correct their thinking. Even if their braids were cut off, it would take one, two, or even three or four generations to remove the braids from their hearts.

Moreover, Makoto Uchiha is currently dealing with a stubborn individual of Madara Uchiha's caliber.

Fists are more effective than words.

After all, the Uchiha clan has always been like this.

However, since Makoto Uchiha couldn't defeat him, he could only continue to use his persuasive skills.

All we need to do now is to make Madara Uchiha have any doubts.

Makoto Uchiha also had a premonition that the ultimate boss who might hinder him from realizing his plan was the seemingly harmless and easygoing Hashirama Senju.

As Xiaoren Village continues to expand in the coming years, the conflicts may escalate to the point of being irreconcilable.

The insects of the ninja world will not just sit and wait to die.

Makoto Uchiha certainly won't back down easily.

The legacy of the Warring States period still exists, as evidenced by Madara Uchiha's performance just now.

Even such a madman had never considered taking action against a daimyo; he felt that Uchiha Makoto's thinking was somewhat extreme.

The insects couldn't possibly instigate Hashirama Senju to destroy the Akatsuki, but if they were merely suppressing and sealing Uchiha Makoto, Hashirama might actually be able to bring himself to do it.

At this stage.
The only way to deal with Hashirama Senju is through Madara Uchiha.

If Madara Uchiha were to eventually come to his senses and leave Konoha to join Akatsuki, it would undoubtedly be a huge boost to Akatsuki. Moreover, Madara Uchiha is not interested in power, money, or women; he is a pure idealist and a very reliable tool.

Madara Uchiha gave Makoto Uchiha a deep look, and he suddenly felt that he had never really seen the boy in front of him clearly.

He didn't see it clearly a few years ago, and he still doesn't see it clearly now!
"You brat, there's a limit to your nonsense. If you want to convince me, just talking won't do."

"Of course, I will prove it with my actions."

"However, Lord Madara, I hope you will think carefully about what I said today. Also, remember to read more books, travel around the ninja world more often, and when you're in a bad mood, even if it's just to beat up Tobirama Senju, don't stay here alone and overthink things."

"You've said so much just to get me to go and beat up Tobirama Senju, haven't you?"

"Hahaha, isn't this just a side job for Lord Madara? I've been fed up with that Senju Tobirama for a long time. He's always so cunning and scheming, I don't know what he's plotting. He's a born evil old devil!"

"I also feel that way!"

Uchiha Makoto smiled; the previous topic had been too heavy.

However, Madara Uchiha smiled when the topic of beating Tobirama Senju came up.

Both of them hated this guy, and when they cursed him together, the air at the Nanga Shrine was filled with a cheerful atmosphere.

After cursing Tobirama Senju for half an hour, Makoto Uchiha stepped out of the Naka Shrine.

Madara Uchiha remained alone at the Naka Shrine, his mind still replaying the words Makoto Uchiha had just spoken.

It's not far from the Nanga Shrine.

Uchiha Makoto saw Uchiha Setsuna waiting for him at a corner.

He was clearly waiting here specifically for Uchiha Makoto.

"Cheng, the elders have something important to discuss with you." "Then let's go. I also want to do my part for the family."

Uchiha Makoto nodded.

He knew perfectly well that the Uchiha elders were making such a big show of goodwill towards him because they wanted something from him.

soon.

Uchiha Setsuna then led Uchiha Makoto to a secluded little room.

"Cheng, have a cup of tea first."

"No, thank you."

"."

"You like this tea? Well, if you like it, take some home with you."

"Elder, you're too kind."

After a few simple pleasantries.

People started talking about serious matters.

“Makoto, you’re one of us too, so I’ll be blunt. The Uchiha clan needs your help in Konoha. We Uchiha can’t always be overshadowed by the Senju clan.”

"That guy Tobirama Senju has always coveted it, but Lord Madara doesn't care about any of that."

"But no matter what, the Second Hokage must come from our Uchiha clan."

"This involves the pride of the Uchiha clan!"

The elders of the Uchiha clan said this with a resolute tone, their expressions showing that they would not give up until they achieved their goal!
There are reasons why they care so much about the position of Second Hokage.

Although the Uchiha clan and the Senju clan had made peace and jointly established Konoha, the Uchiha clan was still uneasy about the outcome of the final war between the two clans!

The Senju clan emerged victorious in the war.

The Uchiha clan acknowledged that the Senju clan had indeed won the war, and they were willing to accept their current subservience in Konoha.

However, the Uchiha clan cannot bow down forever!

The Hokage position rotates, next year it'll be my turn.

All along.
The Uchiha clan's greatest hope was for Madara Uchiha to become the Second Hokage of Konoha.

Take this opportunity.

The Uchiha clan could overpower the Senju clan in Konoha, yet Madara Uchiha didn't seem to care much about becoming the Second Hokage.

Tobirama Senju styled himself as the Hokage of Konoha, treating the Hokage's office and chair as his own. In the power struggles of Konoha, Tobirama held almost absolute power. If an outsider were to see Tobirama sitting in the Hokage's office, they might mistake him for the Hokage himself!

The ninja clans of Konoha even tacitly accepted all of this!
Too dangerous, too terrifying!

Everyone knows Tobirama Senju's ambition: he wanted to succeed Hashirama Senju and become the Second Hokage of Konoha!
How can such a thing be allowed?

Madara Uchiha, on whom the Uchiha clan had placed high hopes, turned a deaf ear to this and acted as if he didn't care.

If Tobirama Senju had succeeded and become the Second Hokage, then two consecutive Hokage would have come from the Senju clan.

Wouldn't the Senju clan want the Third Hokage to come from their clan as well?

Tobirama Senju, who had not yet officially become Hokage and whose position was not legitimate, firmly suppressed the Uchiha clan. When he finally became the Second Hokage and paved the way for the Senju clan to produce a Third Hokage, would the Uchiha clan still have a chance to seize the position of Third Hokage from the Senju clan, which had accumulated the foundation of two generations of Hokage?
Maybe.

But it must be very difficult.

It's so difficult that it's almost impossible to achieve.

The elders of the Uchiha clan were already getting a headache just imagining this.

This forces the Uchiha clan to consider and plan ahead – if Madara really has no interest in becoming the Second Hokage, then the Uchiha clan must produce an Uchiha to become the Second Hokage of Konoha!

otherwise
Perhaps the Uchiha clan will forever be trampled underfoot by the Senju clan!
The Uchiha clan can endure the humiliation of being suppressed by the Senju clan for a while, but they absolutely cannot endure the humiliation of being suppressed by the Senju clan forever!

"Ha~ I understand!"

Uchiha Makoto nodded knowingly.

He certainly knew the Uchiha clan's mentality.

However, he is the light and shadow of Akatsuki Village.

His primary responsibility was always his own Akatsuki village, which was Makoto Uchiha's base of operations.

Although the Uchiha clan is their own family, they are still ninjas of Konoha.

This is a very serious problem.

Although the Uchiha clan is currently very enthusiastic about the Uchiha clan, this is all based on the premise that the Uchiha clan is in a weak position in Konoha and needs the Akatsuki village to continuously provide external assistance to the Uchiha clan.

It's so hard to share wealth and honor!
Once the Uchiha clan gains power in Konoha and a Hokage emerges, the roles of both sides will change.

After all, Makoto Uchiha's interests and the interests of the Uchiha clan are not always aligned.

In essence.

The Light and Shadow and the Hokage are competitors for their respective ecological niches in the Land of Fire, but the Uchiha clan has not yet squeezed into the core power level and therefore does not feel such pressure.

Makoto Uchiha's ultimate goal is to have Akatsuki annex Konoha. After the two villages merge, Makoto Uchiha must become the sole leader and the only Kage in the village.

But if the Uchiha clan had produced a Hokage back then, things would have become very complicated.

Both are shadows.

The Uchiha clan would naturally support members of their own clan who had been promoted, not Uchiha Makoto, who had left the clan and started his own Akatsuki village.

Given the Uchiha clan's notoriously bad temper, Akatsuki might even engage in a fierce battle with Konoha, resulting in a tragic internal conflict that Makoto Uchiha would never want to see.

so.
What Makoto Uchiha needs is not an Uchiha clan that is absolutely dominant in Konoha.

Instead, it was a relatively weak Uchiha clan in Konoha, suppressed by the Senju clan and Tobirama Senju, who constantly needed his help!
He needed the weak Uchiha clan as a wedge driven into Konoha, constantly yearning for a Kage to emerge from his own clan to suppress the Senju clan. Ultimately, when Akatsuki annexed Konoha, his clan and Konoha cheered: "Even a Kage is a Kage, and Uchiha Makoto is still an Uchiha!"

"Sorry."

"The Second Hokage, and even the Third Hokage, will not be members of the Uchiha clan. In crucial moments, I wouldn't even mind cooperating with that old devil Tobirama Senju. However, you will eventually enjoy the glory of the light and shadow, the glory that belongs to the Uchiha clan!"

Silently repent for three seconds.

Uchiha Makoto's face still showed a determined look, and he said with a righteous and indignant expression:

"It is our inescapable duty to restore the glory of the Uchiha clan!" (laughs!)

(End of this chapter)