Konoha: This Uchiha is extremely sneaky

Chapter 378 Brainwashing Shisui

"The Second Hokage, the Third Hokage, and even the Fourth Hokage—they didn't have everyone's approval, but they still became Hokage, didn't they?"

Toshiro's words were like a pebble thrown into a calm lake—no, a boulder—causing Shisui's recently calmed thoughts to surge with turbulent waves once more.

He wanted to refute Toshiro's words, but for a moment he didn't know how to refute him.

He was powerless to refute what the other party was saying.

Did the Third Hokage gain everyone's approval? At the very least, the Uchiha clan did not approve of the Third Hokage, otherwise they wouldn't have made such terrible remarks at the clan meeting.

The Fourth Hokage was no exception. As far as he knew, Danzo and Orochimaru were among those who did not acknowledge the Fourth Hokage.

Many people believe that the Fourth Hokage is too young and is merely a puppet of the Third Hokage, and therefore oppose the Fourth Hokage becoming Hokage.

"Zhi Shui, no one can gain everyone's approval; at most, they can only gain the approval of most people."

Seeing that his words had an effect, Toshiro ignored Shisui's current mood and kept saying:

"An organization is always led by a minority of people. You don't need to gain everyone's approval. I'm confident I can make you Hokage."

"The Third Hokage is getting old..."

"How much longer can he live? Ten years? Fifteen years?"

Even if he dies of old age, you will still be under thirty, which is the golden age of your life.

"When the time comes, if you're willing... the Fifth Hokage will be yours!"

At this point, Toshiro no longer avoided Shisui's gaze, but instead stared intently at Shisui with his own tangible eyes.

In his view, those guys in the first branch were either staging armed coups or later Fugaku was carrying out a bloodless revolution.

These are all crooked and unethical practices.

If you're going to become Hokage, just say it out loud.

You think you, the third generation, can kill me?

He doesn't need the consent of the majority; as long as he has a portion of supporters, he's confident he can control the selection of the Hokage once the Third Hokage is gone.

Even if Jiraiya came, so what? Tsunade has hemophobia, and that alone is enough to sentence her to death. Even if Jiraiya wanted to come in person, he could shut him down.

And all of this is done openly and aboveboard.

After all, Shisui had some fame and his own strength was not bad. Even if Kakashi came, he might not be his match.

This is an advantage in talent. If your Hokage lineage cannot produce a better candidate than Shisui, even if the Hokage position is vacant, he will not let anyone take that position.

When that time comes, we just need to put in some effort to get the Konoha F4 to give back some of the benefits they've gained, to appease the other opposition group and those who have been suppressed by the Hokage faction all along.

Wouldn't that secure Hokage's position?

"What's wrong? You're having trouble accepting what I just suggested?"

Looking at Shisui's blank expression, Toshiro wondered how effective his words would be.

"Shisui, you need to know, this is the truth!"

"Those polite words are just for young people like you, to give you something to aspire to!"

"Toshiro-senpai, I..."

Shisui opened his mouth, wondering if he was under a spell.

Otherwise, why would he listen to Toshiro's blasphemous words?

"Shisui, we still have time. You can still observe Konoha and the Hokage with your own eyes!"

"Although the Third Hokage is old, he can still hold on for another ten years or so. You still have time to properly understand all of this!"

When trying to stop the water flow, it's best to proceed gradually to avoid overdoing it and causing the opposite effect, which would be undesirable.

"But, Shisui, you must be careful of someone!"

Seeing that Toshiro had stopped being so aggressive, Shisui breathed a sigh of relief. If the other man were to say something that challenged his understanding of the world, he wouldn't know whether to listen or not.

"Be careful of being alone?"

"I wonder who you're referring to, senior?"

I don't have any enemies in Konoha or my clan!

Could it be...?

"Shimura Danzo, Shisui, be careful of this man!"

"Elder Danzo?"

When Shisui heard that Toshiro hadn't uttered the name of the Third Hokage, he breathed a sigh of relief.

He had just thought Toshiro was going to talk about the Third Hokage, and he was extremely nervous.

"I know roughly what Elder Danzo is like, but he... shouldn't do anything to harm me!"

He knew Danzo; although Danzo's methods weren't exactly honorable, he shouldn't pose any threat to him.

"I suspect that under the bandage on the other person's right eye... is an Uchiha Sharingan!"

"and…"

Looking at Shisui, who was shocked by the news, Toshiro continued:

"Furthermore... the opponent must have mastered the clan's forbidden technique... Izanagi!"

"If you make contact with them, be very careful they don't try to sabotage you!"

"Izanagi!"

Seeing Shisui's incredulous expression, Toshiro nodded firmly.

"..."

Upon hearing that Danzo possessed the Sharingan from his clan and might also have mastered the clan's forbidden technique, Izanagi, even Shisui, who was already somewhat numb from Toshiro's shock, was stunned.

I was shocked by Toshiro's news again!

"What's wrong!"

"Does this seem unbelievable?"

Seeing that the other person still seemed somewhat skeptical, Toshiro continued to explain:

"After all, the other party is a disciple of the Second Hokage, and the Second Hokage, as a member of the Senju clan, has been entangled with our Uchiha clan for over a thousand years. It's not surprising that he understands Izanagi!"

Although he said that, Toshiro strongly suspected that this forbidden technique was leaked by Uchiha Kagami.

Or perhaps it was the woman with a thousand hands who married into the family who leaked it.

However, all of this has been in the past, and the person involved has passed away, so he has no intention of pursuing this matter further.

"I'll handle it carefully!"

Hearing Toshiro's explanation, Shisui, though still somewhat doubtful, seriously responded to Toshiro's reminder. As for how effective it would be, only heaven knows.

"Alright! You seem a bit restless today, so go back and think about it carefully!"

I've said most of what I needed to say; now it's up to Shisui to decide what he thinks.

"Well... I'll take my leave now!"

He stood up and bowed, but Zhi Shui's movements were not as graceful as usual; instead, he appeared somewhat flustered and even knocked over the teacup in front of him.

However, Toshiro didn't pay much attention to these things.

"Still too young!"

(End of this chapter)