Uchiha's personal opinion

"Lord Deguang's idea... is very well-thought-out!"

Whether it succeeds or not is irrelevant, as long as the water is muddied.

Uchiha Tokumitsu laughed.

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"Ninja Clan Council and Consultation Conference?"

"A standing council?"

After receiving Uchiha Tokumitsu's reply, the Kurama clan chief rushed back to Konoha overnight and immediately handed over Uchiha Tokumitsu's handwritten letter to the Hyuga clan chief.

In his letter, Uchiha Tokumitsu proposed that simply reconvening the Ninja Clan Conference would not be enough to change the current situation in Konoha. It was necessary to reorganize the Ninja Clan Conference from an informal deliberative body into a more extensive and authoritative power organization. Under the framework of the Ninja Clan Conference, a Ninja Clan Council should be established as a common voting body for the opinions of all ninja clans in Konoha, and impeachment could be initiated based on the consensus of the council. In addition, a standing council should be elected from the Ninja Clan Council as a permanent oversight body to supervise the income and expenditure of Konoha's finances.

Furthermore, the Ninja Clan Council will be of equal status to the Jonin Class, and will be chaired by the leaders of each Ninja Clan. Regardless of the size of the clan, anyone who participated in the early Ninja Clan Council meetings and sent troops to participate in the Ninja World War will be eligible for a spot.

Moreover, each ninja clan only has one spot.

The Hyuga clan chief felt a splitting headache.

If this were to change, the Ninja Clan Council would no longer be a temporary deliberative body, but a special power core with both authority and prestige.

So, what about Uchiha Tokumitsu, who proposed this idea that greatly benefits the smaller ninja clans, giving them the opportunity to speak on the same stage as the powerful clans? How much will his prestige skyrocket?

Don't forget, many of Sakumo Hatake's subordinates came from those declining small ninja clans.

"Such a ruthless and outrageous attempt to win people's hearts! It's utterly devoid of any dignity befitting a noble family!"

The Hyuga clan leader cursed inwardly, but he couldn't show it on his face.

He originally intended to gain prestige by organizing a ninja clan conference to mediate the confrontation between the Uchiha clan and the Hokage's faction, and to gather some neutral ninja clans to form a "third force" in Konoha.

However, Uchiha Tokumitsu not only saw through his plan, but also easily exposed his scheme, which made the Hyuga clan leader feel very embarrassed.

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"The reforms at the Ninja Clan Conference are of paramount importance and require careful consideration..."

The Hyuga clan head struggled to find the right words to stop the proposal, saying, "Besides, the purpose of this ninja clan meeting is only to mediate differences. If such a... uh, such a bold suggestion is made at this time, the Hokage will not let it go."

The Hokage lineage would naturally not allow the Ninja Clan Conference to be so easily reorganized into the so-called Ninja Clan Council and Standing Council. What difference would that make from the entire Konoha Ninja Clan standing on their heads and defecating?

But sometimes, in order to open a window, it is necessary to advocate removing the roof first.

"Lord Tokumitsu has stated beforehand that this suggestion represents only the opinion of the Shogunate and has nothing to do with the Uchiha clan. Please consider it carefully..."

The Kurama clan chief's reply left the Hyuga clan chief speechless.

Look at what you're saying...

Let me state this beforehand, it represents only my opinion, and it is the result of careful consideration...

The implication is that this is Uchiha Tokumitsu's intention!

If we don't take his opinion into consideration, we'll have to think carefully about the consequences!

Although the Hyuga clan leader did not participate in Konoha's political affairs, as the head of a powerful clan, he could easily understand the subtext and threat hidden in the seemingly peaceful words of the Kurama clan leader.

"How about this, first rename the Ninja Clan Conference to the Ninja Clan Council and establish the Ninja Clan Council? This would be in line with Lord Deguang's wishes. As for the supervisory power, we can discuss that after the mediation of the confrontation. What do you think?"

Seeing that the Hyuga clan chief was completely speechless, the Kurama clan chief immediately offered a very understanding suggestion.

"That's not entirely impossible..."

The Hyuga clan chief thought it was acceptable to simply change the name of the meeting.

First, they put forward Uchiha Tokumitsu's proposal to bargain with the Hokage faction. After the Hokage faction flew into a rage and resolutely opposed it, they then proposed, based on the suggestion of the Kurama clan chief, that they only need to change the name of the Shinobi Clan Conference. In this way, the Hyuga clan, acting as a mediator, perfectly achieved a win-win situation...

The third force in Konoha! This kind of operation is quite normal!

"You don't need to worry, Lord Deguang will lead his troops back to Konoha in three days."

Chief Kurama once again "kindly" reminded them: "If the Shinobi Clan Council and Consultation Conference cannot be held as scheduled, it may be more prudent to recall Mr. Sakumo."

"...If Tokukō-kun agrees to the Ninja Clan Conference, then peace and tranquility will forever remain in Konoha!"

The Hyuga clan leader had no choice but to display his optimism and confidence.

"I'm sure Lord Deguang would be pleased with this!"

Out of the corner of his eye, the Kurama clan chief noticed that the dark aura on the Hyuga clan chief's face was about to burst, so he immediately got up and took his leave.

If we walk too slowly, the Hyuga clan leader might start hitting us. The Kurama clan leader doesn't think his genjutsu can withstand the close-range beatings of the Hyuga Gentle Fist.

After the Kurama clan chief left, the Hyuga clan chief, who had been frowning, immediately resumed his expressionless demeanor.

As the head of a clan, his acting skills are quite good.

Even though they were outmaneuvered by Uchiha Tokumitsu from the Land of Whirlpools, the overall trend still went as they had hoped.

As for feigning that he was about to lose control, it was mainly because he was worried that Chief Kurama would make other demands, so he used the act of changing his expression to drive him away.

"The Hyuga clan can no longer remain silent..."

The Hyuga clan leader got up and walked towards the inner room, his mind still replaying his confrontation with the Kurama clan leader.

It was less a confrontation with the Kurama clan chief and more a long-range battle with Uchiha Tokumitsu.

Judging from a fair perspective, Uchiha Tokumitsu showed mercy in this round of combat.

Otherwise, the Hyuga clan leader's plan would have had absolutely no chance of succeeding.

Furthermore, besides the main Uchiha clan, there are many affiliated ninja clans, plus the large group of declining minor ninja clans under Hatake Sakumo's command. If the ninja clan conference, which is about to be renamed the Ninja Clan Council and Consultation Conference, adopts a one-clan-one-vote system, Uchiha Tokumitsu's influence will be incredibly significant.

Fortunately...

It's just a name change.

The Hyuga clan leader consoled himself.

Upon closer reflection, the Hyuga clan leader realized that while Uchiha Tokumitsu's strategies weren't particularly brilliant, his grasp of human nature was remarkably accurate.

Or perhaps he already understood from the beginning that such a proposal would not be accepted by the Hokage faction.

However, Uchiha Tokumitsu's political maneuvering is characterized by its uprightness. If one day he can truly implement this system of the Ninja Clan Council and Consultation Conference in its entirety...

"Father!"

A child's voice interrupted the Hyuga clan leader's thoughts.

"Hiashi, Hiashi... have you completed your training?"

A smile forced a smile onto the face of the Hyuga clan leader.

After stroking the hair of the two children, the Hyuga clan leader sent them back to their rooms to sleep, while he continued to ponder the gains and losses of this long-range confrontation.

Ultimately, the Hyuga clan leader felt that the main reason they were put on such a passive footing by Uchiha Tokumitsu was because they had been away from the political center of Konoha for too long, and their sensitivity to certain matters had become noticeably dulled. Otherwise, they wouldn't have been so easily outmaneuvered by Uchiha Tokumitsu.

"Power is truly a captivating poison..."

By the time the Hyuga clan leader regained his senses, it was already dawn.

He sighed and went back to his room to sleep fully clothed.

Before Uchiha Tokumitsu returned to Konoha, he still had to spend his energy preparing for the Shinobi Council Consultation Conference. Although he had the assistance of allies such as Aburame and Inuzuka, there were still many things that required his own effort.

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Under the mediation of the Hyuga clan leader, the major ninja clans of Konoha reached a consensus: in order to avoid civil war and prevent the tragedy of the Kirigakure ninja clan from repeating itself in Konoha, they all decided to hold a ninja clan conference and agreed to officially name the conference the Ninja Clan Consultative Conference.

Now, just before the meeting is about to begin, there is another equally important matter: summoning the generals of the four border defense forces that have left the town back to Konoha to attend the meeting.

The one who has garnered the most attention is naturally the renowned Uchiha Tokumitsu.

"Chief, General Deguang's troops are still thirty kilometers away from the village."

Inside a large banquet hall in the Hyuga clan's territory, a Hyuga ninja gently knocked on the door and reported to the people inside.

The Hyuga clan leader was having tea and conversation with the leaders of the Inuzuka and Aburame clans.

"understood……"

The Hyuga clan leader nodded slightly, indicating that he was already aware of the situation.

"Clan Chief, there are several unidentified ninjas in General Deguang's group who are not wearing Konoha headbands. They are suspected to be members of the three Hidden Mist clans..."

After a while, another Hyuga ninja rushed in to report.

"Investigate further and report back!"

The Hyuga clan leader was also somewhat unsettled.

The members of the three Hidden Mist clans have all been brought back. Does Uchiha Tokumitsu intend to have his retainer clans assimilated into Konoha, in order to increase his clan's influence in the Ninja Clan Council and Consultation Conference?

Or is it a deliberate attempt to boast about one's achievements?

The Hyuga clan leader pondered for a long time, but still couldn't understand Uchiha Tokumitsu's intentions.

"...The Uchiha clan always acts a bit eccentrically, but there's no need to worry about it too much."

The oil-loving chieftain suddenly spoke up, saying, "All we need to do is calm things down."

This was the first time the Hyuga and Inuzuka clan leaders had heard him say so much, and although what he said made sense, they were still a little surprised.

"Clan Chief! The Uchiha clan's ninja army is assembling in formation, probably preparing to leave the village to welcome General Tokuko!"

A while later, the Hyuga ninja rushed in.

"I know... and you should also pay attention to your appearance!"

The Hyuga clan chief frowned and reprimanded him.

"...The entire Uchiha clan has changed into red armor!"

The Hyuga ninja swallowed hard and said nervously.

"what!"

The Hyuga clan chief's eyes widened.

The red armor... that's the armor worn by the Uchiha clan during the Warring States period!

At such a sensitive time, the sight of the Uchiha clan collectively donning full-body armor and walking through the streets is bound to arouse all sorts of unfounded speculation among the villagers!

"Chieftain!"

Two more Hyuga ninjas rushed over.