"Feng, what do you mean by this? And how did you get back?" The First Elder hadn't fully recovered yet.
"I just went to explain things to Takigakure, and came back after clarifying everything." Feng said with a smile, a relaxed expression that didn't hint at any potential hidden dangers or difficulties.
"What? Then what do you mean by the current situation of the Uchiha?" Seeing that he didn't elaborate on the Takigakure matter, Uchiha Setsuna didn't press further.
However, he vaguely felt that things might not be as easy as Feng made them out to be. After all, Takigakure was not easy to deal with, and the relationship between the two Villages had always been delicate.
Feng's expression turned serious, the relaxed smile instantly fading from his face, as if scattered by a biting cold wind.
"The Uchiha's current situation is almost at the Konoha high-level's limit of endurance." Feng's opening statement was like a thunderbolt.
The First Elder looked at Feng's calm face, his heart in turmoil. The last time he returned, he had become stable and reserved, but he could still feel his strength had improved.
But this time, he had become sharp and assertive, immediately asking about the clan's situation. Now, he found it difficult to see through him.
"Sigh! How could I not know what you're saying? But this is all because we are constantly being ostracized, so the clansmen naturally harbor grievances." After a moment of silence, the First Elder finally spoke.
"Then do you think this situation can still be resolved?" Feng asked next.
The First Elder shook his head, a fierce glint in his eyes. "In this old man's opinion, only a coup d'état can completely change the current situation of the clansmen!"
Such words could only be uttered by the First Elder of the Uchiha Clan now.
Feng smiled, then slowly said, "First Elder, a coup d'état might indeed be possible. But have you ever considered that Konoha might make a move against us first?"
The First Elder's expression grew solemn. "The Uchiha have always been diligent, contributing greatly to Konoha Village. Why would they easily make a move against us without reason?"
Reason? Feng sneered, was such a thing necessary?
"Moreover, if they move against us, coupled with their own casualties, Konoha would certainly be severely weakened. Aren't they afraid of other Villages attacking?" Uchiha Setsuna continued to analyze.
Feng nodded, not denying it. In his opinion, the period from the Uchiha Clan's annihilation to the start of the plot was arguably Konoha's weakest period.
During this time, the strongest in Konoha was truly just Hiruzen Sarutobi.
Destroying the strongest noble clan within one's own Village is a fatal blow in any Village, yet Konoha managed to endure.
"Because our power is too strong, and also very uncontrollable. For such a clan, if they don't want to be overthrown by a coup, they can only strike first."
The First Elder nodded. The current Uchiha were more dissatisfied than before, because Feng had been handed over, the peace-seeking faction within the clan was almost gone.
"Then, in your opinion, what should we do?" the First Elder asked.
Uchiha Kaede took a deep breath and slowly uttered a few words: "Leave Konoha."
"Leave Konoha? How can that be! This is our foundation. Where would the Uchiha go if we left Konoha?" The First Elder's eyes widened, strongly opposing.
"First Elder, staying here, we will eventually be destroyed by Konoha. Only by leaving and finding a new habitat can the Uchiha truly control their own destiny." Uchiha Kaede tried to persuade the First Elder.
The First Elder's hands trembled, his heart filled with conflict, as this suggestion was too bold and went against the Uchiha's traditional beliefs of many years.
But this was the Village they had founded! Where could they go if they left here?
"It's not a permanent departure. Konoha is no longer the Village that the Uchiha and Senju founded together. The current Konoha is merely Hiruzen Sarutobi's Konoha, along with his group of ignorant commoners. If we stay here, we can only be manipulated by them." Feng knew the First Elder still couldn't let go of Konoha.
"You're right, but many in the clan will surely be unwilling to leave." The First Elder looked at Feng with a complex expression.
"First Elder, I can only save those I can. There's no benefit in staying here anymore." Feng was expressionless. He was trying to persuade the First Elder because the elder had helped him a lot; otherwise, he would have just wanted to run away with his parents.
"Feng! Aren't you being too lacking in confidence in us!" The First Elder was somewhat annoyed. He had always believed that a coup d'état with the full strength of the clan had hope.
Feng couldn't help but roll his eyes upon hearing this. How could he have confidence in them?
The Uchiha Mangekyo powerhouses were all on the opposing side: Uchiha Itachi, Uchiha Obito, and an Uchiha Fugaku who wouldn't fire a shot.
Even with him added, the Third Hokage and Danzo might step in, and then Uchiha Fugaku might not even know who to help.
Feng shook his head, unable to lead them!
Seeing Feng remain silent, the First Elder still shook his head. "Feng, not many in the clan will leave! You are a member of the Uchiha Clan, and even your parents won't leave."
"Even if the Uchiha Clan is annihilated, it's the same?" Feng said coldly.
"What?" The First Elder froze in place, then lifted his head, his gaze burning. "We might not necessarily lose!"
"What is your reliance? The Clan Head? Or Uchiha Itachi? Do you really think they will help the Uchiha?"
"What do you mean?" This time Uchiha Setsuna was truly confused. Leaving aside Uchiha Itachi, who didn't have a good reputation in the clan, Uchiha Fugaku was the Clan Head, who else would he help if not them?
"Hmph! Uchiha Itachi has long been on the Hokage's side. If he moves against us, will the Clan Head still intervene?"
"Uchiha Itachi? How do you know?" The First Elder pondered.
Feng sneered, "First Elder, don't forget. These days, Uchiha Itachi has frequently entered and exited the Hokage Office. Itachi has clearly gained some trust and instructions from them. Isn't all this common knowledge within the clan?"
The First Elder's face grew darker. He knew this was true.
"This... how is this possible? Although Itachi has always been somewhat unconventional, he is still a member of the Uchiha. How could he easily side with the Hokage and oppose his own clansmen?"
"Also, to my knowledge, Uchiha Itachi has already awakened the Mangekyo Sharingan! I've said enough, First Elder. Of course, I will still help when you deal with Konoha." Feng vanished with a Body Flicker Technique.
"What!" Mangekyo! This was known as the 'Eye of God' in Uchiha history! Itachi awakened the Mangekyo? Why didn't he tell the clan, and how did Feng know?
A multitude of questions swirled in Uchiha Setsuna's mind, especially when he imagined Itachi, with his Mangekyo, raising a butcher's knife against the Uchiha; he couldn't help but shiver.
Feng, who had walked out, continued to hide his presence. First, he used a Transformation Jutsu to appear as an ordinary person, then swaggered down the street and bought a mask.
After putting on the mask, he revealed a smile. Now he could have some fun with certain people.
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