Fugaku understood.
Now he knew why Itsuki had to fight this battle.
He just wanted to beat him up.
For the sake of control!
A new village was about to be established.
Who would lead it?
Although Itsuki was the one building this village, the Uchiha clan, known for their rebellious nature, wouldn't simply follow someone just because they created the village.
So, Itsuki gave Fugaku and the others a beating.
"...Let's see who dares to defy me."
Building a village!
The Uchiha identity!
The strongest person!
These three points were enough to convince over 90% of the Uchiha.
As for the remaining 10%, given Itsuki's personality, he wouldn't hesitate to make them disappear.
Mercy was not something Itsuki knew at all.
Fugaku looked at Itsuki with a headache: "This guy, when did he start scheming?"
Probably a long time ago!
The Anbu and Root had suffered losses recently, with several squads either directly or indirectly wiped out.
The chaos in the Hidden Cloud Village was about to drag Konoha into it.
The Third Hokage had his hands full.
Maybe even earlier...
"What do you think?"
Itsuki looked at the group and smiled, "Konoha can't accommodate us. Why should we stay here shamelessly? Let's stop playing along with them."
Five pairs of Mangekyō Sharingan, one representing a dovish stance.
These six could absolutely decide the future of the Uchiha.
Fugaku hesitated.
Taking the entire clan and leaving the village they had lived in for so long, venturing into the unknown...
"Let's vote!"
Itsuki said decisively, "There are ten votes in total. Each of you gets one vote."
"And you?"
"I get five votes."
"..."
"What? You think I don't deserve that?" Itsuki sneered.
The ouroboros in his eyes seemed to hiss again.
Itsuki clenched his fists, the sound of knuckles cracking.
Everyone exchanged glances, smiling bitterly.
It seemed like if they didn't agree today, they were in for another beating.
Itsuki never cared about saving face.
If he dared to destroy Danzo's... well, he certainly wouldn't care about theirs!
"I agree!" Itachi was the first to respond.
"Itachi..." Fugaku looked surprised.
Ever since becoming the clan's deputy leader, his son's attitude had changed.
But!
Wasn't he previously inclined toward the Hokage's side?
Now they were talking about collectively betraying Konoha!
"The relationship between the village and the clan is irreconcilable!" Itachi said gravely, speaking each word carefully, "If we continue like this, a civil war is inevitable. Instead, it's better if we leave."
The Third Hokage and the Uchiha—there could only be one.
No matter who won, the village would be hurt.
Even though Itachi had discovered the village's darkness, he still loved it deeply.
Then leave!
Suddenly, Setsuna's face twisted in fury, shouting, "Why?"
Why did they have to be the ones to leave?
Why?
The Uchiha had created Konoha.
The Uchiha had made countless sacrifices and contributions to Konoha!
Now, with five pairs of Mangekyō Sharingan, they could absolutely seize the village by force.
At this thought, Setsuna looked eagerly at Itsuki.
Itsuki glanced at him, clenched his fist, and there was a cracking sound.
"Old man, do you really think I'm discussing this with you? Foolish old man, no wonder you got beaten by both the Second and Third Hokage. I was just saying it casually."
Konoha had many rotten places, and in Itsuki's eyes, too many things were rigid and resistant to change. It wouldn't be easy to reform it.
Better to start over!
Setsuna: "..."
Fugaku looked at Setsuna, speechless, and said, "Elder, when Itsuki said voting, and that he held half the votes, that was his final declaration. Did you really think he was listening to your opinion?"
You're too old.
You can't even grasp such a simple concept.
Setsuna, furious, asked, "Then why are you sitting there pondering?"
Fugaku didn't respond.
I'm the clan leader, I can't just agree to whatever Itsuki says.
Don't I care about my reputation?
At least, I need to show that I hesitated and resisted.
"Fine, let's be straightforward!"
Itsuki waved his hand, "Since the Third Shinobi World War, I've been secretly relocating clan members. Many who died on missions, that was also a lie. They're all in the new village. The current number of clan members there is close to 100."
He looked at everyone present, his gaze full of confidence, "Even without you, the Uchiha can still carry on. Don't think too highly of yourselves."
There's a village!
There's a Tailed Beast!
There's the Uchiha!
There's money!
As long as Itsuki went and became the leader, a new village would be fully established.
To Itsuki, Setsuna and the others were just icing on the cake.
"Itachi agrees. Even if all of you oppose, it's still six to four. Get ready to move the clan!"
Fugaku smiled bitterly, "What if we all oppose?"
"Oh, I forgot to mention, I also have veto power."
"..."
You really are something!
"If you've already made up your mind, why ask us?"
"I respect you."
The group took a deep breath and could only accept the so-called 'Trapped Bird' plan and leave in silence.
In truth.
They all knew that the idea of choice didn't even exist.
Itsuki and the Third Hokage had nearly openly clashed, making it impossible for the Uchiha to back down.
Once Itsuki became a rogue ninja, you can imagine how the Third Hokage would treat the Uchiha!
Unless they wanted to face an all-out war!
It would be better to leave!
Seizing Konoha by force wouldn't be as effective as building a new village.
Let's go!
Damn it!
Fugaku cursed.
Uchiha Itsuki, you really are a bastard!
Fugaku ground his teeth in anger.
...
The negotiations between Konoha and the Hidden Cloud went well.
Who knows what Konoha had to sacrifice, but the envoy from the Hidden Cloud was very pleased.
Itsuki was pleased too.
The money he wanted had been transferred.
The Third Hokage didn't delay, handing it over promptly.
So.
Itsuki left the Hidden Cloud envoy's residence.
For the past few days, he had gotten into the habit of strolling around here.
Now, he could only go count his money.
"You'll all die by my hand!"
As Itsuki left, he glanced back at the Hidden Cloud envoy's residence and muttered, "When Uchiha Itsuki says something, not even Hashirama Senju could stop it!"
If the Hidden Cloud envoy didn't die, how could conflict be stirred?
At the very least, Konoha and the Hidden Cloud needed to be at odds!
If you don't fall into chaos, how can I thrive?
But!
Surprises always come so suddenly!
The Hidden Cloud envoy died!
When Itsuki heard this news, he was furious.
I just said the Hidden Cloud envoy would die by my hand, and now he's already dead?
What are you trying to do?
Clearly looking for trouble!
Itsuki stormed towards the Hokage's office.
He kicked the door open.
"Boom!!!"
With violent force, the door flew off.
The four great beasts of Konoha, who were discussing matters, collectively shuddered.
There's an assassin!
Protect the Hokage!
Itsuki was sure that's what they were thinking.
"Uchiha Itsuki!"
Danzo shouted angrily, "You're too reckless! How dare you kick open the Hokage's office door."
Itsuki raised an eyebrow, "I've got two balls, of course I dare. Do you? If you're man enough, shove an egg in your own."
"You, you..."
Danzo trembled with rage.
Too much!
As if the old man could forget you blew up one of his balls!
(End of Chapter)