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Chapter 165 Worries
Chapter 165 Worries
No, to be more precise, not the entire Uchiha clan is like that.
It is worth noting that, under the leadership of clan leader Fugaku Uchiha, a considerable number of clan members also expressed obvious dissatisfaction with these restless elements.
Friction and conflict between different factions within the clan seem to be quietly escalating in the shadows.
The problem is, will ordinary villagers or ninjas who are provoked or offended by the Uchiha "troublemakers" carefully distinguish whether it is the behavior of "individual Uchiha" or "the entire Uchiha"?
It's human nature; they'll instinctively remember that the people who bullied them were wearing clothes with the Uchiha clan crest and were Uchiha clan members.
As a result, from specific points to the general public, from individuals to groups, the negative impression of the entire Uchiha clan will spread and solidify rapidly and imperceptibly.
Even if the initial conflicts were only sporadic and small-scale, given the rapid spread of bad news, the Uchiha clan's reputation, which had taken several years to improve, could very well plummet again in a very short time, perhaps even worse than before.
Yuan Tuoye's slender fingers unconsciously and rhythmically tapped lightly on the smooth tabletop, producing a soft, tinkling sound.
Although it is far from reaching the tense, imminent conflict depicted in the original work, the beginnings are already emerging.
What is the root cause of this change? Why did that group of Uchiha clan members suddenly change their previously relatively low-key attitude?
His fingers traced across the spread-out documents, finally settling on a name: Uchiha Shisui.
Yuan Tuoye's brow furrowed almost imperceptibly. Considering the timeline, that genius boy hailed as "Shinsui of the Body Flicker" might—
He has already awakened those legendary eyes that symbolize immense power and a potential curse—the Mangekyou Sharingan.
An extremely complex and indescribable emotion swept through his heart, and he forcibly suppressed that subtle fluctuation.
He's not envious, really—
So, is it because they witnessed the birth of the Mangekyou Sharingan that some of the Uchiha clan members, who were already proud, felt their confidence increased, their mentality became unbalanced, and they started to "float" again?
After all, there must be some people who are dissatisfied with Fugaku Uchiha's low-key policy over the years, but due to the suppression of the clan head and the shadow of Minato Namikaze's strength, they have to suppress these feelings and dare not show them.
But now they see hope in Uchiha Shisui, and will only unleash all the pent-up resentment they've accumulated over the years, perhaps even more excessively than before.
Takuno Minamoto could not be completely certain of this speculation.
Ultimately, the helm of the Uchiha clan, this great ship, will remain firmly in the hands of its clan leader, Fugaku Uchiha.
However, the clan leader's true attitude towards Konoha has always been shrouded in an impenetrable fog.
Judging from the original work, in the eyes of the moderate "doves" within the clan, some of his positions seemed too hard and leaned towards the hawks;
However, in the eyes of radical "hawks," his actions often appear conservative and weak, like a wavering dove.
Takuno's fingertip lingered next to Fugaku's name. He personally leaned towards the latter, as Fugaku Uchiha's core stance was more hawkish.
After all, the historical trajectory of the original work clearly shows that it was the Uchiha clan, which he led, that ultimately went so far as to plot a coup and attempt to overthrow the Konoha government.
Although it was bloodily wiped out before it could be carried out, this unfinished scheme itself is the most powerful testament to its true inner inclinations.
However, the current situation has changed significantly from the original story, making it difficult for Gen Takuno to accurately grasp the true intentions of Uchiha Fugaku, the clan leader.
The Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze, is currently in charge of Konoha.
Throughout his career, Minato Namikaze has never shown any real malice towards the Uchiha clan.
His stance can be described as neutral; he neither favored the Uchiha clan to seek additional benefits, nor did he deliberately exclude or suppress the Uchiha.
As for the advisors Koharu Utane and Homura Mitokado, their attitude towards the Uchiha clan was certainly not friendly.
The key point is that after losing Danzo Shimura, a highly inflammatory and proactive leader, the two advisors' hostility greatly diminished, and they at least stopped openly making things difficult for and provoking the Uchiha clan.
These two individuals share a rather "pragmatic" characteristic: even if they disagree with the Hokage's decisions, they only express their opinions frankly during discussions.
Once a resolution is reached, they will at most choose to stand by and watch, but will never resort to underhanded means to obstruct the execution of the Hokage's will.
They can be described as extremely conservative and rigidly adhering to existing rules.
While this trait certainly has its drawbacks, in certain situations it can be a predictable stabilizing factor.
Therefore, although they are far from achieving the ideal state of "being as close as family and living in harmony" with other families or villagers in Konoha.
The Uchiha clan's current situation is vastly different from the desperate situation they faced in the original story, where they were pushed to the brink of despair. They have gained a huge amount of breathing room and room for maneuver.
If the Uchiha rebellion in the original work was indeed a desperate counterattack forced upon them, then in this life's context, Fugaku Uchiha undoubtedly has many possible paths before him that do not lead to destruction.
So, what choice will Fugaku, as the leader of the Uchiha clan, make?
A hint of playful curiosity flashed through Yuan Tuoye's mind.
As for the fate of the Uchiha clan, he himself held a completely indifferent attitude.
After all, he had not only successfully fused with the Sharingan's bloodline limit, but had also quietly obtained a precious blood sample from Uchiha Sasuke.
Therefore, even if all the Uchiha clan members in this life, including Uchiha Sasuke, were to perish, it would be of no consequence to Minamoto no Takuya.
If a massacre were to occur, his most likely action would be to casually collect some scattered Sharingan eyes amidst the chaos.
On the table, the intelligence report about the Uchiha clan lay quietly, as if foreshadowing a dangerous undercurrent quietly gathering beneath the calm surface.
Inside the Hokage's office, the air was so still it felt like you could wring water out of it.
Sunlight streamed obliquely through the window, but it couldn't dispel the heavy gloom.
Minato Namikaze, the Fourth Hokage known for his sunny smile, was frowning deeply, his fingertips pressing against his temples, his gaze fixed on the hot intelligence scroll on his desk.
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"Sigh—" A barely audible sigh escaped.
With great difficulty, through his painstaking efforts, the frozen relationship between the Uchiha clan and the village began to show signs of warming.
However, the intelligence before them was like a bucket of ice water, mercilessly extinguishing the flame of hope that had just been ignited.
The trouble caused by that group of restless Uchiha radicals is rapidly pushing relations between the two sides back to a freezing point.
Minato Namikaze could almost hear the "crackling" sound of the ice freezing, and he felt utterly powerless.
Fugaku Uchiha — He rubbed his throbbing forehead, the image of the Uchiha clan leader's serious yet slightly weary face appearing in his mind.
Fugaku Uchiha repeatedly assured high-level meetings that he would strictly discipline his clansmen.
But what about reality? Minato Namikaze thought bitterly. The result was right there, as cold and piercing as the report presented by the ANBU in front of him, with negligible effect!
The Uchiha Police Force was busy dealing with mostly troubles caused by its own "clan members," which not only failed to ease the conflict but also caused the rift between the village and the Uchiha to deepen like a snowball, with estrangement and suspicion growing wildly like poisonous vines.
If this continues, the consequences will be unimaginable.
Minato Namikaze seemed to see all the hard work he had poured into over the years gradually turning into nothingness.
The Uchiha clan and the village are on the verge of returning to that tense, incompatible, frozen era.
It's important to understand the immense pressure he faced in adhering to the principle of "fair treatment" amidst a general atmosphere of wariness and even hostility towards the Uchiha clan among higher-ups!
While the Hokage's authority is supreme, Konoha Village is ultimately not a place where the Hokage alone has the final say.
"Lord Hokage."
A deep voice broke the silence of the office, and the door opened in response.
Two ninjas wearing animal masks and standard ANBU attire silently entered. They were none other than ANBU Captain-Commander Minamoto Takuya and his vice-captain, Hatake Kakashi, who followed closely behind.
"You've arrived." Seeing his capable subordinates, Minato Namikaze's tense expression eased slightly.
Almost as soon as they stood still, the office door was pushed open again.
Advisors Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado, two veteran figures who hold significant influence within the core of Konoha's power structure, also entered with serious expressions.
In an instant, several decision-makers at the pinnacle of power in Konoha gathered here.
Kakashi Hatake, as the vice-commander of the Anbu, held a slightly lower position than the two advisors and the commander-in-chief, but his exceptional abilities...
His master-disciple relationship with the Hokage, as well as his undisputed status as the future Captain-Commander of the Anbu, made him someone no one dared to underestimate.
The identities of those in the shadows should be top secret, but within the highest echelons of society, over time, this veil becomes meaningless.
Gen Takuno was able to maintain a degree of mystery thanks to his low-key and unassuming appearance, while Kakashi Hatake's signature silver hair and his undisguised Sharingan with its three tomoe eyes, which he occasionally glimpsed while on missions, had long made his identity an open secret among the higher-ups.
"Let's get straight to the point." Minato Namikaze's clear voice carried a hint of barely perceptible fatigue as his gaze swept over everyone present.
"The reason I've gathered you all here is to discuss how we should deal with and handle the recent turmoil surrounding the Uchiha clan."
"Hmph! Do we even need to discuss this?" Koharu Utatane reacted the most strongly, letting out a cold snort, her tone filled with undisguised disgust and impatience.
"Haven't the village given the Uchiha clan enough opportunities in the past few years? They're simply incorrigible! In my opinion, giving them any more chances is futile!"
Mitokado Homura pushed up his glasses, his voice sounding calmer and more rational, yet also containing a cold decisiveness: "While Koharu's words were direct, they were not without reason."
According to the research findings of the Second Hokage, the process of awakening the Sharingan in the Uchiha clan itself significantly interferes with their mental stability.
Therefore, the phenomenon of various extreme behaviors occurring among their people, in my view, is not accidental, but rather a risk inherent in their bloodline.
Minato Namikaze smiled wryly to himself. He was well aware of the deep-seated prejudice and wariness these two advisors held towards the Uchiha clan.
"But," a clear and firm voice rang out; it was Kakashi Hatake.
His only visible eye calmly looked at the two advisors. "We cannot deny that there are also many ninjas and clansmen in the Uchiha clan who are devoted to the village and love Konoha."
They were even willing to clash with radical factions within their own tribe in order to maintain peace and order in the village.
Is it too one-sided and arbitrary to lump all those who support the village and yearn to integrate into the group, excluding them all, along with the radicals?
"Vice Captain," Mitokado Homura immediately retorted, his gaze sharp behind his glasses, "we do not deny that there are some individuals within the Uchiha clan who are loyal to the village."
But the most crucial issue lies in risk control!
Who can guarantee that one day in the future, the Uchiha clan will not produce a leader who is hostile to the village or even harbors a desire to overthrow it?
At that time, given the power of the Uchiha Sharingan, the harm they would cause would be immeasurable!
He paused, his tone becoming even more unquestionable.
"Therefore, I personally believe that the best strategy for dealing with the Uchiha clan in order to ensure the long-term stability of the village is to return to the state of limited contact and close monitoring that we used to have."
Maintain a necessary distance and vigilance, and be wary of any potential variables lurking within its ranks.
Excessive closeness and trust will only catch us off guard when danger strikes.
The ANBU captain, Takuno Minamoto, who had been listening silently, nodded almost imperceptibly after Homura Mitokado finished speaking.
From a purely rational and risk management perspective, these words did indeed resonate with him.
The Uchiha clan—a clan entangled in a cursed bloodline limit—has a significantly higher probability of its members experiencing mental and emotional instability and becoming extreme than other clans.
They are like a powerful but difficult-to-control double-edged sword.
When they are in good condition, they are a great help to the village; but once problems arise within them, especially when the problem lies with the strong, if they are too close and fail to take precautions, the disaster that will be triggered in an instant will be devastating.
What's even more troubling is that those clansmen who are prone to mental problems often have a higher degree of enlightenment and are also stronger—this is simply an unsolvable paradox.
Yuan Tuoye even understood the Second Hokage's extreme distrust of the Uchiha. Putting himself in their shoes, if one did not have enough strength to suppress everything, who could trust such a group of walking, unstable "power bombs" without reservation?
However, even though he deeply agreed with it, Yuan Tuoye was very clear that he could not publicly agree with the views of Consultant Menyan at this moment.