Chapter 14: The Path Chosen by Masashi.
Noisy and noisy.
Then there were all kinds of resentful words.
Since the night of the Nine-Tails Rebellion, this has almost become a regular "performance program" in the secret clan meetings of the Uchiha clan's high-level leaders. Listening to the resentful words of these people below without hearing any constructive opinions at all.
Fugaku took a deep breath.
"Okay!"
The low voice exuded a chilling and cold feeling.
While the hearts of the clan members below were startled, the atmosphere in the secret meeting suddenly became quiet.
"If it's meaningless, don't say more. The most important thing now is how our clan should respond to the village's call. Agreeing is of course a no-brainer, but refusing requires a reasonable reason. Our Uchiha clan is also a member of Konoha. Even if we are in a certain predicament now, this will not change. We can't take the initiative to put suspicion on ourselves again!"
Fugaku said slowly after scanning the faces of the clan members below with a cold look.
"Elders, what do you think of this call? This is a major matter involving the clan. I hope the elders can give their opinions."
If there is no way for one person to make a decision.
Then gather collective wisdom.
In Fugaku's view, whether it is agreeing or refusing, it has both advantages and disadvantages for their Uchiha clan. Based on this, Fugaku hopes to see the clan reach a consensus to make the corresponding decision. At this point, the opinions of the eight elders are crucial.
Fugaku also needed the help of the eight respected elders in terms of experience and prestige.
Uchiha Yasuharu, Uchiha Chie, Uchiha Tsubaki, and other elders looked at each other, and no one spoke for the first time.
It was just during this gap.
"Master, I have an immature suggestion. I wonder if you can give me some time to explain it."
At the bottom left.
Masashi estimated that the time was about right.
On the side, Shisui stood up with a look of surprise from worry and said to Uchiha Fugaku in the upper position.
Sudden speech in silence.
And it was a 'new member' who had just joined the clan for more than half a year.
It can be said that when Masashi stood up, he immediately attracted the attention of the 40 or 50 clan members present. Fugaku was slightly stunned at this moment. Elder Uchiha Yasuharu, who was sitting on the left, also looked at Masashi with a look of surprise.
"Is it Masashi? This is a gathering for the clan to discuss important matters within the clan. As long as you are from my clan, you are naturally qualified to speak. If you have any opinions, feel free to raise them."
As the head of the clan, although Fugaku can't remember the names of thousands of people in the clan, it is 100% possible to remember the names and faces of the clan members who have the level of Chunin or above, especially Masashi, who is considered a genius in the clan. Recently, he has opened the Sharingan to the level of three magatama and stepped steadily into the level of Jounin.
Uchiha Fugaku is even more impossible to forget.
Although this time's clan meeting.
Fugaku originally only expected the opinions of the eight elders and directly skipped the venting speeches of the clan members in front of him. But now seeing that Masashi was calm and composed, Fugaku rarely felt a trace of expectation in his heart.
"Yes, clan leader!"
After Masashi bowed slightly to show respect, he raised his eyes again and scanned the faces of the clan members in front of him one by one. With a very solemn expression, he said, "I think our Uchiha clan should respond to the call of the village and send some clan members to the front line to fight against the Cloud Ninja. This is not only for the village but also for the future of our clan!"
Straight to the point, this is a personal opinion.
Masashi did not mean to drag his feet.
Just when Masashi finished speaking.
"What!?"
"For the sake of the clan!? Masashi! You need to think carefully about your words!?"
"Hmph! Masashi, young people are ignorant, so just talk less and listen to the opinions of the seniors! You don't understand the current situation of the clan at all!"
"That's right, Masashi! You can eat whatever you want, but you can't say whatever you want!"
The atmosphere that had calmed down before suddenly became noisy and boiling.
Among the 40 or 50 clan members present, almost half looked at Masashi with a sneer, and those with the most explosive tempers even mocked him directly.
In their opinion.
This is completely irresponsible and ignorant of the importance of speech.
That's why they said that young people nowadays don't understand what the overall situation is!
What situation has the Uchiha clan been forced into by the village? And they still have to serve the village?
Don't joke!
Facing the ridicule of these tribesmen.
Masashi's expression remained unchanged.
"Masashi..."
Shisui, who was standing beside him, also showed a trace of worry on his face.
In the upper position.
The eight Uchiha elders all looked at Masashi with a strange look, with Elder Masashi as the main one, as if he wanted to re-examine Masashi.
"Silence!"
Fugaku took a deep look at Masashi and said in a deep voice.
It also stopped the voices of accusation below.
"Masashi, you should know that you have to be responsible for your words at the clan meeting, right?"
"Yes, clan leader!"
"Then tell me why you think so! You must not only convince me but also convince the clan members present here that, as a member of the Uchiha clan, what you say must be in line with your identity!"
"Yes!"
Masashi turned sideways and looked at Uchiha Fugaku above with a sharp gaze. After bowing again to respond, he straightened his body again.
It seemed that a special aura was spreading from him.
"Everyone knows that our clan is currently in a position of being questioned by the whole village, the Hokage's distrust, and the suspicion of other companions. In such a situation, any wrong step we take will bring extremely bad results. Konoha is Konoha established by Uchiha, but Uchiha is also Uchiha of Konoha. I hope you can realize this and don't separate the two. What we need to do now is to win the support and trust of the majority, rather than venting our emotions blindly."
Masashi said calmly.
However, these words made the sarcasm on the faces of those clan members even stronger.
"But have you considered that this is likely to be another suppression of our clan?" Masashi."
In the upper right position.
The elder of the fourth branch of the Uchiha clan, Uchiha Chie, looked at Masashi indifferently and asked in a very stern tone at this moment.
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