I, Uchiha: Split Konoha

Chapter 216 Giving the Village One Last Chance

"How is that possible!"

At this moment, Uchiha Shisui looked on in disbelief. "Even if the Third Hokage was something else, he shouldn't have been so greedy!"

How can a man in his sixties occupy the Hokage position and refuse to step down, thus denying opportunities to younger generations? Is this how it works? Is this a case of someone who is greedy for power and has become so corrupted?

Although he was already aware of the corruption within Konoha's upper echelons, Uchiha Shisui never imagined it would be to this extent.

Does the Third Hokage intend to fight to the death?

Seeing Shisui's shock, Uchiha Yoru suddenly chuckled, breaking the atmosphere. He waved his hand at the two of them and said with a smile, "Look how scared you are. It's just a guess. Perhaps it's because I'm too close to this position now, and my ambition makes me want to take another step forward, so I have this guess."

Uchiha Yoru made no attempt to conceal his ambition. There was no point in hiding it from his own people. Once you reach this position, it would be a lie to say you don't have any ambitions.

"Be prepared for the worst, what if your guess is true!"

Kakashi Hatake harbors the deepest darkness towards the Third Hokage, believing him to be the greatest schemer.

However, Shisui believed that no matter how corrupt or how big the conspiracy, how big could it be? In the ninja world, living to sixty is considered a long life, let alone holding great power at that age.

Why not prepare a way out for themselves sooner? Find a young, new leader for Konoha, and then let the Third Hokage's faction continue their conspiracy from behind the scenes.

In Shisui's view, the current Hokage leadership at least have love for the village, and after stepping down, the power they hold in their hands will not affect their own schemes.

Moreover, there is no perfect plan in the world. If it fails, there will be a new Hokage. The older generation will take the blame, and the new generation will continue to work hard to minimize the damage to the village.

This is the understanding of stopping water.

When Uchiha Yoru saw that what Kakashi said was true, a complex look appeared in his eyes.

"Perhaps we can give it a try. Now that Shinnosuke has died, the Konoha higher-ups have completely abandoned their original plan and can only choose one of Jiraiya and Tsunade."

"But the two lords are not good-for-nothings like Shinnosuke who need someone to pave the way for them. So if the Third Hokage really has this plan, the Fifth Hokage will probably be elected soon."

As he said this, Uchiha Yoru's lips slowly curled up, and he looked at the two of them and said with a smile, "No matter who it is, with the reputation of the Sannin, the succession of the Fifth Hokage can not only stabilize people's hearts, but also create a deterrent effect both inside and outside."

There's not much to say about external matters, but internally! Uchiha Yoru was referring to himself at this moment.

"That's right, Yoru, what you said makes sense. Selecting a new Hokage is indeed the fastest way to stabilize people's hearts."

Kakashi nodded in a deep voice. Wasn't it after the Third Shinobi World War that the people's hearts were quickly stabilized after the Fourth Hokage took office?

This isn't about having a Hokage, but about having someone with enough prestige become Hokage.

This is something even Uchiha Yoru couldn't do, not because of his strength, but because of the reputation he had built up over the years.

"Six months! Six months is enough time for the village to start considering the new Hokage."

Uchiha Yoru sighed softly, and his words resonated with both Shisui and Kakashi.

As long as the village has this idea, it will definitely spread the word. As for when the result will be announced, that doesn't matter. At most, it can drag on for a year or two.

That's enough just to hear the rumor.

"What if, six months from now, the village really hasn't even considered the possibility of the Fifth Hokage?"

Kakashi Hatake raised his head with a solemn expression, while Yoru Uchiha calmly and openly looked at Kakashi.

"If we don't get this result in six months, I'm willing to give the village's corrupt leadership one last chance! Kakashi, you will personally spread the news in secret that the village is going to select a Fifth Hokage."

Despite Uchiha Yoru's calm tone, Hatake Kakashi fell silent. "Yoru, are you saying you're forcing the village to make a decision?"

"If the village still doesn't act!" As he said this, a sinister smile appeared on Uchiha Yoru's calm face, and his eyes gleamed with undisguised ambition.

"If it really comes to that, it will prove that the village's corrupt leaders are rotten to the core! Rotten to the point of no return! From then on, I will no longer have any illusions. I will take back the village founded by the Uchiha by any means necessary and rebuild the true Will of Fire."

Uchiha Yoru stared at Kakashi with a naked, ambitious, and determined look in his eyes. Shisui, standing beside him, seemed to have noticed something as well and couldn't help but feel a little nervous.

"What do you need me to do?"

Kakashi understood that this was not only the other party's last illusion about the village, but also his own, and at the same time, a warning from his comrade: when that time came, anyone who dared to stop him would be an enemy.

"I want White Fang's reputation!"

Boom! At that moment, Kakashi Hatake's pupils contracted, and he naturally understood the meaning of those words.

The village made Minato Namikaze their mentor not only because he was a genius, but also because of his background.

Therefore, there is a conflict of interest between him and Minato Namikaze.

Even so, Kakashi always acted as an individual and never did anything in his father's name.

The Third Battle! White Fang was at his peak, and his influence was so great that most of the ninjas in Konoha had already accepted him as the next Hokage.

This shows how many connections White Tooth had built up, and his suicide after his reputation was tarnished is a great pity for many.

White Fang was the same age as the Sannin, which means that the ninjas of that era are now the backbone of Konoha.

Uchiha Yoru's intention was simple: if he were to launch an attack, he would use White Fang's reputation to bolster his own power.

As for the methods, Kakashi Hatake already had a plan in mind. He lowered his head and said coldly, "My father did not regret the choice he made back then, and I do not want anyone to disturb him."

White Fang is a thing of the past; let him fade into the annals of history with time.

"Regret? The victor is king, the loser is villain, so of course there's no regret. But things are different now."

Uchiha Yoru made no attempt to conceal his intentions. He not only wanted Kakashi as his assistant, but also the entire Hatake clan to join his cause, and he also wanted to exploit the reputation left behind by White Fang.

Although he is less than a tenth of his prime, every little bit counts to him.

Moreover, this is also a weapon. When White Fang was alive, he was a sharp blade, and when he died, he remained so.

After all that Konoha has gone through, the various clans have their own supporters, and there are also neutral parties. However, these clans are generally small clans, so they are naturally kept in a state of silent neutrality.

They don't participate in the power struggles among ninja factions; they simply develop their own power quietly. Although there's no direct correlation between risk and reward, they are still the most stable.

"it is good."

The silent Kakashi thought that if the village's higher-ups were truly corrupt to this extent, he would be willing to gamble everything, not for profit, but simply to ignite the true Will of Fire.

Instead of corrupt and aging high-ranking officials greedily enjoying everything, children bleed on the battlefield.

"Haha, this is youth! No matter how big the difficulties ahead, we must try our best to overcome them, even if it costs us our lives. At least we leave behind evidence that we lived as men."

Just then, the guards outside pushed open the door. Leading the group was Might Guy, dressed in green. He gave a thumbs-up and flashed his signature big white teeth.

This scene made Uchiha Yoru a little embarrassed, but he smiled as he watched the crowd gradually enter.

Eight figures appeared: Might Guy, Genma Shiranui, Raido Namiashi, Deivashi, Hizashi Hyuga, Kurenai Yuhi, Yugao Uzuki, and Anko Mitarashi.

Including Kakashi, Shisui, and himself in the house, only Uchiha Itachi remains as a trusted confidant.

When he thought of Itachi, Uchiha Yoru glanced at Shisui without making a sound, and secretly breathed a sigh of relief. With Shisui around, he wasn't worried about his thoughts not being conveyed properly.

No one said anything, but the determination in their eyes said it all.

Even Kurenai Yuhi and Yugao Uzuki secretly made up their minds that this was also their last chance to influence the village's leadership.

As Uchiha Yoru just said, if things have come to this point and the elderly high-ranking officials still greedily cling to power and remain indifferent, then they are truly beyond redemption. They would not have any psychological burden, nor would they hesitate in the slightest.

All of this is for the village! For the true Will of Fire.

……

"Master Ye."

As a childish voice rang out, a girl with beautiful long black hair, a beauty mark under her right eye, and dressed in a purple coat respectfully walked in.

The headband she wore on her forehead proved that she was already a ninja. At this moment, she respectfully walked in and skillfully began to tidy up the house.

"Quan, you must remember to allocate more time to cultivation."

Uchiha Yoru greeted the girl who entered with a friendly smile and a nod. The girl nodded respectfully in return, "Don't worry, Lord Yoru, Izumi won't fall behind in her training."

The clan crest visible on the back of her clothes confirmed her identity: Uchiha Izumi.

The privileges of becoming a ruler come with it, especially for bloodline-conscious clans. Although Uchiha Izumi is only nine years old, she has not only graduated from the Ninja Academy, but has also awakened the Sharingan.

When the Fugaku clan chief was assassinated, one of his guards was killed. He was Izumi's only relative, and when the news reached back, he opened his eyes.

This proves that Uchiha Izumi's talent is definitely among the best of the female ninjas in the clan, after all, in the original work, she awakened the three-tomoe Sharingan at the age of thirteen on the night of the clan massacre.

Uchiha Yoru, at eighteen years old, was the only (exposed) Mangekyou Sharingan bloodline in the clan, and naturally received even more attention.

The stronger the bloodline a ninja awakens, the greater the potential of their offspring. This has been an undeniable fact among ninjas for many years.

In order to ensure the successful inheritance of the only Mangekyou Sharingan bloodline in the clan, Setsuna Uchiha, the only elder in the clan, went to great lengths to arrange a child bride for him.

This is almost normal in large families.

"We're almost done packing, let's go back."

"yes!"

Although Uchiha Izumi disguised herself well, there was still a trace of a certain fervor in her eyes, which Uchiha Yoru naturally took as admiration.

He was also troubled. A nine-year-old girl—in this evil feudal society, although he liked her very much, she was too young. He should raise her a little longer.

As they walked toward the Uchiha clan's territory, they greeted familiar faces with smiles along the way. There were also hidden guards, and Uchiha Izumi, as her personal assistant, naturally followed behind them personally.

Looking at the figure ahead, a burning determination flashed deep in Uchiha Izumi's eyes.

Lord Ye has the highest status and the most supreme bloodline. Moreover, only Lord Ye can avenge her father's death.

The hatred for her father, the responsibility to her family, and the life-saving grace of the figure under the Nine-Tails on the night of her childhood—all of these things strengthened Uchiha Izumi's resolve.

A ninja's strength is closely related to their chakra, which is a product of both body and mind. This is why the ninja world often speaks of a steadfast ninja way.

A steadfast ninja way is essentially a matter of willpower. The stronger one's willpower, the more solid, resilient, and abundant one's chakra becomes, and consequently, the stronger one's overall strength.

This is why Hanzo, the demigod, saw his combat power plummet after losing his fighting spirit. Many other ninjas also experienced a decline in combat power in the later stages of their lives due to a loss of their ninja way.

The strongest ninjas all have one thing in common: they possess an unwavering will that they carry through their entire lives.

Returning to the newly built, impressive three-story building in the Uchiha clan compound, Uchiha Yoru couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed, but he still forced himself to go inside.

"Master Ye."

"Brother Ye."

As Uchiha Yoru entered the house, he happened to encounter two awkward figures: Uchiha Itachi and Uchiha Mikoto.

Just then, Shisui came looking for Itachi. Upon seeing the returning person, he immediately bowed respectfully, as he had to be mindful of the clan leader's manners in front of outsiders.

Mikoto Uchiha knelt on the ground and bowed respectfully, while Itachi Uchiha seemed somewhat embarrassed.

Uchiha Yoru naturally noticed Itachi's embarrassed expression, and couldn't help but pretend not to notice with a casual smile as he nodded to Shisui and said, "Shisui, Itachi's chakra has improved recently, so you should train Itachi well."

"Yes, I won't let you down, Brother Ye."

Uchiha Shisui seemed to have sensed something, and the two of them, along with the embarrassed Itachi, left the house.

"Lord Yoru, Lady Mikoto, I'll go take Sasuke to play in the yard for a while."

As her personal assistant, and arranged by Elder Setsuna herself, Uchiha Izumi naturally moved in as well. However, she obediently led the now somewhat sensible Sasuke to the courtyard.

Now that he understands many things, Sasuke stares blankly at the figures of his mother and the new clan leader in the room. He seems to know that his father is dead, and that the person who looks so much like him is the new clan leader.

Sasuke, who matured early in the ninja world, had also heard some rumors, with some even saying that he was actually the illegitimate son of the new clan leader.

Inside the house, Uchiha Yoru and Uchiha Mikoto ate their meal in silence, heads bowed.

Elder Sha Na was quite shrewd. In order to create turmoil within the clan due to the change of power between the old and new factions, and more importantly, to protect the descendants of the former clan leader, it was not unreasonable for the new clan leader to inherit everything from the former clan leader, including all the property of his concubines.

After all, the wealthy and noble are the kind of people that ordinary people envy but also yearn for; some things are already tacitly understood.

The clan leader is like a local emperor.

Another reason why Uchiha Yoru kept his head down and remained silent was that he knew Elder Setsuna's intention: from the moment Uchiha Mikoto entered the house, she also ensured the safety of Sasuke and Itachi.

Humans and animals are alike; when a king becomes king, the offspring of the previous king are a threat and need to be eliminated.

However, there are also benefits to being magnanimous and tolerant, such as directly winning over and stabilizing people's hearts, which is of great benefit to one's rule.

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