Konoha: This Uchiha is extremely sneaky

Chapter 324 Providing a Bottom Line

"Captain! This matter must be resolved today!"

"Bringing it to the clan meeting for discussion is just a delaying tactic!"

Although Fugaku Uchiha thought so, Foxfire Uchiha was clearly prepared as well.

He continued, "If we spread the word that the Third Hokage let Orochimaru go, his prestige will be severely damaged!"

"We're trying to win over some small and medium-sized clans that aren't usually very successful, to help you and Toshiro build momentum, and then to mobilize public opinion to put pressure on the Third Hokage. If it works, maybe we can wash away the shame we've suffered for so many years!"

"If this doesn't work, we've prepared a second plan! But then...it's inevitable..."

"However... given the strength of the clan leader and Toshiro..."

"Once a fait accompli is established, those families, big and small, will have no choice but to accept it, even if they don't want to!"

Looking at the eloquent Uchiha Foxfire, Toshiro was greatly surprised. He hadn't expected that these people weren't the reckless brutes he had imagined.

They even knew to win over some frustrated clans to bolster their own power, and at the same time, they mobilized public opinion to put pressure on the Third Hokage.

They even came up with a second plan!

They even understand the principles of forcing someone into a relationship or creating a fait accompli by getting on the bus first and then paying the fare later.

……

This time, not only Toshiro, but also the few Uchiha high-ranking members in the conference room stared in disbelief at Uchiha Foxfire.

They were all caught off guard by the other side!

Several clansmen who were usually quite proud lit up with excitement when they heard what Uchiha Foxfire said. Some of them were eager to try and their minds started to wander!

The other person is right!

Konoha is currently only supported by the Third Hokage, and judging from his performance this time, he seems to have really aged.

The Fourth Hokage, who succeeded him, died young, Jiraiya and Tsunade have been away from the village for many years, and Orochimaru has just defected.

If the Third Hokage were killed outright, who in Konoha could possibly rival Toshiro and the clan leader?

A few bolder clansmen felt that things like trying to win over smaller clans, manipulate public opinion, and put pressure on the Third Hokage were all too troublesome.

It's better to be more direct!

If we kill the Third Hokage, then let's see who among the Hokage's factions, like the Ino, Shika, and Cho, will dare to disobey us!

"You, you, you!"

"You guys... you're actually... going to rebel?"

Uchiha Hideya was feeling quite cold at this moment.

He stood up shakily, pointed at Uchiha Foxfire opposite him, and spoke haltingly because he was so emotional.

However, being a seasoned ninja, he quickly recovered after a few breaths and continued, "Do you realize that doing this could very well destroy the peace that has just arrived? At that point, you will be sinners against Konoha!"

Uchiha Hideya's statement is not without merit. Although the large-scale war in Konoha has stopped, small-scale conflicts on the border continue to break out.

Moreover, the major powers of Thunder, Earth, Wind, and Water are not at peace at this time; they are engaged in fierce fighting.

If something unexpected happens in Konoha, it's not impossible that the major powers might seize the opportunity and launch another war against Konoha!

"Rebellion? No... it's not a rebellion... Konoha was founded by the Uchiha clan, how can you call it a rebellion?"

"We are here to set things right!"

One sentence left the Uchiha present speechless, their eyes rolling back in their heads. Uchiha Foxfire continued:

"sinner?"

"Elder Yingzai, can you still sit here and discuss with me who the sinner is!"

"But when the village takes action that day, we won't even have the chance to be sinners!"

What will happen to a subordinate whose loyalty is questioned by their superior? None of the people present are fools.

Just think about it and you'll know what the result will be!

"If it weren't for the fact that you, from the first branch, have always been ambitious, why would the village suspect us?"

"Furthermore, the Third Hokage has always been kind and compassionate; how could he possibly do something like what you're describing?"

……

With his chin resting on his hand, Toshiro quietly watched the leaders of his family's first and second branches argue, standing there like a wooden stake, offering no opinion whatsoever.

It's pointless for these people to fight over the position of village chief! If it were the daimyo of the Land of Fire, it might pique his interest.

"Toshiro! As a strong member of the clan, what are your thoughts on this?"

Although Toshiro appeared indifferent, Fugaku Uchiha couldn't ignore his opinion when he thought about how Toshiro had learned Sage Mode.

He quickly asked for his opinion.

"Hmm~"

"I don't care about this kind of thing, just you guys come up with a solution!"

"If you choose violence, I can provide the necessary force!"

He had little interest in the Hokage, clan leaders, or anything about war or peace. He felt he should go find Orochimaru rather than watch these people arguing!

Isn't Orochimaru's Reincarnation Jutsu far more interesting than all this arguing they're about?

Immortality!

He gets a little excited just thinking about it!

Compared to this, clans and the Hokage are nothing. Let them cause trouble if they want; with him backing them up, things can't get too bad.

What he was considering was... Orochimaru probably hadn't finished that ninjutsu yet, and also that this ninjutsu required changing bodies.

His current body is not comparable to any random cat or dog with whom he has a soul connection.

I have absolutely no interest in becoming a cross-dressing master or anything like that, but if I were to die of old age, I might consider cloning someone... that wouldn't be bad.

Upon hearing Toshiro's reply, Fugaku Uchiha breathed a long sigh of relief. He had been worried that Toshiro would also agree to the other party's plan; if that had happened, he might have lost control of the situation.

The things the other person had said to him before forced him to think in this direction.

Fortunately, the other party adhered to the consistent style of the third branch, neither supporting nor opposing such matters.

In that case, he can continue to deceive people.

"This is a matter of great importance concerning the entire clan; we must gather all those qualified to participate in the discussion and consult together!"

"Chieftain..."

"Foxfire, I know you're doing this for the family's sake, but... this is a matter of great importance, and we higher-ups can't act unilaterally!"

The number of people attending this meeting at the garrison headquarters was actually not very large, less than 20. They were all pillars of their families, but compared to the number of people in the family, it was still too few.

Fugaku Uchiha used this as an excuse to temporarily gloss over the matter.

(End of this chapter)