Chapter 15: Performance of Best Actor
The obvious suspicion and suppression of the high-level.
The visible rejection and isolation of the other ninja clans, just from the new resident situation after this relocation, can be seen by any smart person, especially the eight elders. When Elder Chie finished speaking, including Fugaku, the high-level people in power of the Uchiha clan looked at Masashi with consideration.
Among them, Elder Yasuharu, who is an elder of Masashi's direct lineage, had a hint of worry in his eyes.
He was a little worried that his junior spoke on a whim.
Although according to the familiar character and the performance in two or three clan meetings, there is no need to worry about this, after all, Masashi is a young man, only 14 years old; even in this extremely precocious world, he is still a teenager.
Strong strength.
Does not mean mature thinking.
This is also one of the important reasons why Uchiha Itachi was completely fooled in the original work.
How can a little brat who was only ten years old when he joined the Anbu have any mature thoughts? It's not that what others say is what it is. The current Elder Yasuharu has similar concerns about Masashi, but this is a solemn clan meeting. He is an elder of the clan and must abide by the rules of the clan.
"Yes, Elder Chie, I am not talking nonsense, but I am considering this from the standpoint of the clan. Please listen to me carefully."
Always keep a calm mind.
That is neither an arrogant nor humble attitude.
Let's not talk about the ordinary clan members below.
The eight elders at the top showed a hint of admiration in their pupils.
"First of all, I want to express my attitude that the clan should regain the prestige and status it had when the village was founded. This is the fundamental goal, but to achieve this, we must gain the trust of others. There is no free lunch in the world. If you want to get something, you must pay for it!"
"This is an eternal truth!"
"I have already said that Konoha was founded by Uchiha, but Uchiha is also the Uchiha of Konoha. We cannot make a mistake about this. We contribute to the village and fight for the village, not for others; it is for ourselves! Just as the clan is a whole for each of us, the village is also the whole, corresponding to the 'individual' of our Uchiha clan! "
"I know that the clan members are now very angry about the exclusion, isolation, and suspicion of some people in the village, but more so, shouldn't we stand up and prove that our clan will always be the Uchiha of Konoha?"
"Human emotions have always been two-way. Before we ask others to do something, we must first look at what we have done."
"If you want to gain a higher status, more support, or even admiration, shouldn't you prove it with actual actions? The reason why successive Hokage became Hokage is because they proved it with actual actions. Konoha was established by our ancestors. Do we have to let others slander us as the "dirt of the village" in the future?"
"We are the proud Uchiha clan. We have to wash away the stains on ourselves. It is not to prove anything to others, but simply because we are the ones who established the Konoha Ninja Village. As one of the two major ninja clans, the Uchiha clan is the strongest in the world. We must protect Konoha and the supreme dignity of the Uchiha clan!"
Masashi's face showed an extremely resolute look. After the resounding words spread throughout the secret room, except for some people with straightforward minds and very hot tempers who looked at Masashi with a completely disapproving sneer, the rest of the clansmen, including Fugaku, Elder Yasuharu, Elder Chie, and other Uchiha high-level officials in power in the upper office, all showed deep thoughts.
Of course, they were not easily persuaded by Masashi.
Many things, in most cases, are several times easier to say than to do.
But it must be admitted that.
Masashi's words do have a large part of reference value.
Especially the point that 'Uchiha is the Uchiha of Konoha, and Konoha is the ninja village built by Uchiha himself', can easily cause some people to think deeply or even resonate.
For example, Shisui, who is sitting next to Masaru, is like this.
"So this is how you view the clan and the village? Masashi..."
The look in his eyes looking at Masashi flashed a different light at this moment.
Fugaku, who was at the top, also looked at Masashi with a deep gaze at this moment, and the expression on his face changed slightly.
Although in the meeting this morning.
The Third Hokage did not specify which ninja clans must send out personnel, but according to common sense, large clans such as Uchiha, Hyuga, Aburame, Nara, and Inuzuka all have to send out corresponding personnel, including the previous Third Ninja World War, when Uchiha sent more than 200 clansmen to participate in the war, most of whom were concentrated on the battlefield against the Mist Ninja, and Shisui became famous because of this battle.
If it is not stated explicitly, it is carried out according to convention.
It is just that the current situation is special, so Fugaku will hesitate and entangle.
But at this moment, Masashi's words seemed to open a door for Fugaku. The high-level suspected that if he had stains, he could just wash them away with actions, right?
You can even use this opportunity to test the high level in reverse, especially what attitude the Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen, holds towards their Uchiha clan now!
Another more important point is. If that mysterious Uchiha clan member is lurking in their clan.
Such an action, as long as the opponent takes action again, there is a high probability that the corresponding traces will be exposed.
The Nine-tailed Rebellion half a year ago.
Fugaku already regretted not supporting the Fourth Hokage. Not only was there no way to collect any clues about the mysterious Uchiha clan member, but it also directly led to the death of the Fourth Hokage. Fugaku knew very well how powerful the Mangekyō Sharingan was in restraining the Tailed Beasts.
Even if his strength was far behind that of his ancestor, Uchiha Madara.
But if he had his assistance, that mysterious Uchiha clan member would reveal his flaws, and the Fourth Hokage would most likely not have to die in battle!
This is the thing Fugaku regretted most in the past six months.
Now.
He can take the initiative to attack and have a chance to break through.
Fugaku does not intend to give up.
Although the lives of hundreds of tribesmen will likely be at risk.
However, the risk probability can be controlled, and Fugaku does not believe that the village can be so insidious.
"It is still worth a try!"
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