Chapter 68 Clan Meeting (Part 2) (New book, please collect and recommend~)
Uchiha启 had been sitting quietly in the corner, observing everything. Taking this opportunity, Uchiha启 had a clear understanding of the factions these guys belonged to.
Simply put, and as Uchiha启 had expected, the Uchiha Clan was divided into two factions.
However, their starting point was the same—to protect the interests of the Uchiha Clan. It was just that while their starting point was identical, these guys hoped to use different methods to deal with Konoha, or rather, the current Konoha higher-ups.
The Hardliners, the 'Hawk Faction,' hoped to adopt a more resolute stance. As one of Konoha's founders, they had never had the opportunity to claim the power that belonged to them. They wanted the Uchiha Clan to advance further, not to be confined here.
This type of thinking held a dominant position within the entire Uchiha Clan. Don't assume the Uchiha Clan were fools; although most of them were eccentric, there was also a small group of people whose minds were still very sharp.
This small group of people could clearly see what this so-called Konoha Military Police Force truly was, but this power had become their shackles. If it weren't for Uchiha Shin's need for power to maintain his position, those clever individuals would probably have long since proposed abandoning the Military Police Force.
It was precisely because they understood these things that they adopted a stance of bouncing back from rock bottom.
Whether Uchiha Fugaku saw through this point was debatable, but Uchiha启 knew this was something he could exploit.
What surprised Uchiha启, however, was that he found that among the 'Hawk Faction' present, few were even discussing topics like initiating a coup.
"Is it because the Nine-Tailed Fox Incident hasn't happened yet?" Uchiha启 stroked his chin. "Or perhaps, the rumors of the Third Hokage's abdication gave them some breathing room?"
Uchiha启 didn't care which it was. Even when they suggested Uchiha Fugaku run for office, Uchiha启 merely chuckled inwardly.
Whether Uchiha Fugaku could be elected was probably something many people knew in their hearts, but the fact that both the 'Hawk Faction' and the 'Dove Faction' reached a consensus on this proposal made things difficult for Uchiha Fugaku.
The Dove Faction within the Uchiha Clan had not yet disappeared, but their numbers were also small.
They advocated for reaching an agreement with Konoha through peaceful discussions, using peaceful means to restore the Uchiha Clan's honor.
These people were quite interesting; their idea was that 'the Village has just ended a war and is in a state of reconstruction; at this time, we should cooperate with the Village's development rather than adopting a rigid stance that strains relations with the Village.'
To be honest, their idea wasn't wrong, but they underestimated the Konoha higher-ups' dislike for the Uchiha Clan.
They also knew that the Third Hokage and others were not good people, so they only spoke of the Village, not the Third Hokage.
Moreover, they believed that the Third Hokage was about to step down, which was an opportunity for them. They wanted to do everything possible to prevent another Ninja from the Third Hokage's faction from taking office.
However, this idea was somewhat naive. They had never considered their own problems. While the Third Hokage was detestable, if they didn't find a way to change themselves, even having someone who approved of the Uchiha Clan as Hokage wouldn't work.
Compared to the entire Konoha, the Uchiha Clan truly seemed somewhat insignificant.
Even the most powerful Ninja was afraid of being backstabbed by a Kunai.
After sitting there for over an hour, Uchiha启 also felt a bit bored. Although initially, to gather information and to see what kind of jokes these guys would make, he found it quite interesting.
But after an hour, Uchiha启 felt that none of these people, whether the so-called 'Hawk Faction' or 'Dove Faction,' had grasped the core of the problem.
Aside from the Third Hokage and other Konoha higher-ups not recognizing them, even the people in the Village didn't necessarily recognize them!
Especially since they were still strongly advocating for Uchiha Fugaku to participate in the selection of the Fourth Hokage, Uchiha启 almost couldn't bear to watch this.
Aside from Uchiha Fugaku's somewhat darkened expression, which Uchiha启 found amusing, everything else made Uchiha启 feel like he was watching a boring comedy film where the punchlines had already passed.
Just as Uchiha启 was feeling drowsy, a member of the Uchiha suddenly stood up. This guy's action made everyone present quiet down.
"Clan Head, participating in the selection for the Fourth Hokage is the hope of all of us. I hope you will consider it carefully," the Uchiha Ninja said with a serious expression. "Therefore, I will not dwell on this issue any longer."
"Thank you, Shu-kun," Uchiha Fugaku's previously stern expression finally softened a bit. "I will consider it carefully. Is there anything else Shu-kun wishes to say?"
Uchiha Shu?
Uchiha启 couldn't help but stroke his chin upon hearing that name. Uchiha启 had heard of this name; he seemed to be a very powerful Uchiha Ninja.
However, Uchiha启 and Uchiha Shu had almost no connection, as this guy's main achievements were fighting desperately against Cloud Ninja on the battlefield of the Land of Hot Springs.
Uchiha启 had also been to the Land of Hot Springs, but at that time, Uchiha启 was just a fledgling Genin, so it was impossible for them to have any interaction.
Uchiha启 had heard some rumors about this guy; he had at least the strength of an Elite Jonin.
Moreover, he also had a younger brother named Uchiha Yu, who was also very powerful, also fought Cloud Ninja on the battlefield of the Land of Hot Springs, and was currently one of the three captains of the Military Police Force.
Both of their Sharingan were in the Three-Tomoe state. It could be said that this brotherly duo combined was a combination that could strike fear into their enemies, and countless Cloud Ninja had perished at their hands.
Most importantly, both of them were Hardliners of the 'Hawk Faction'!
Uchiha启 didn't know who was behind them, but these two guys were definitely not to be trifled with.
Not to mention their strength alone was not something ordinary people would easily offend, plus with the support of someone with great influence within the Clan, many people within the Clan probably feared them.
Uchiha启 hadn't paid too much attention to this guy at first, but when he inadvertently noticed Uchiha Hiroki looking towards him intentionally or unintentionally, he suddenly felt that something might be amiss.
"Clan Head, this time I want to talk about Kakashi Hatake." Sure enough, as soon as Uchiha Shu spoke, Uchiha启's expression became somewhat gloomy.
Kakashi again?
That damned Uchiha Hiroki was really courting death. Were the Hardliners' brains filled with grass?
Was clinging to one Kakashi meant to show off their bloodline's pride?
However, Uchiha启's gloomy expression quickly vanished, and then a smile even appeared on his face. In the original story, this matter fizzled out, indicating that these guys would definitely fail in the end.
Uchiha启 wasn't sure if this scene existed in the original story, but Uchiha启 knew that if his plan was to continue, he would inevitably have to clash with these guys.
But Uchiha启 wasn't that flustered. He could see Uchiha Fugaku's displeasure in his expression, and Uchiha Shu probably saw it too?
However, the fact that this guy still stood there already indicated an attitude, and this attitude was probably very unfriendly to Uchiha Fugaku.
Thanks to student Liu Yingshui, student 'Thinking of a name makes me want to die,' and student 'Pierce with Gae Bolg' for the tips, thank you, thank you~!