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Chapter 151 For the sake of Konoha, we must abandon Uchiha Munetsuki

Upon hearing Danzo's words, Fugaku Uchiha's face turned ugly, and he secretly thought to himself that something was wrong.

That cunning and treacherous old fox was indeed up to no good; he was focused entirely on scheming against the Uchiha clan.

However, he was no pushover either. After a moment's thought, he retorted, "Danzo, are you suppressing Konoha's heroes, or are you settling a personal score and planning to turn Munechika into a second White Fang?"

The words 'White Fang' were like a bomb, instantly drawing everyone's attention to Danzo.

Others may not know about this, but those present are all patriarchs of various families or high-ranking political elites. They all have some brains, and who isn't an old fox?

Everyone knows perfectly well how and why they died.

Fugaku Uchiha's words immediately branded Danzo with a false accusation. Regardless of the truth, someone with a criminal record is someone who, no matter how many mouths he has, can't clear his name.

The situation, which was initially unfavorable to the Uchiha, seemed to have been reversed in an instant.

Now, it has become disadvantageous to Danzo. If she cannot provide a reasonable explanation, the heads of the various families present may not be able to handle the situation.

"Clan Chief Fugaku, I do not deny that he has made great contributions."

Danzo's gaze swept over everyone, his fingers that were tapping the table stopped, and he looked at him with a cold smile, saying slowly, "But the fact is, from the village's perspective, Uchiha Munetsuki killing the Mizukage and Raikage actually accelerated the Shinobi World War, which was clearly more harmful than beneficial."

"you"

Fugaku Uchiha was about to speak up and refute.

But Danzo preemptively interrupted Fugaku's explanation, continuing, "Of course, overall, Uchiha Munetsuki still deserves credit, which we cannot ignore. That's why I suggest temporarily setting aside the punishment and letting your Uchiha clan handle the problem. Wouldn't that be the best of both worlds?"

"What if I don't agree?"

Fugaku Uchiha's face darkened. He wasn't stupid!

Among the five great ninja villages, the Hidden Cloud Village was second only to the Leaf Village in strength. Now, it has returned with the fire of revenge, and its momentum is at its peak.

Sending the Uchiha clan to block the Cloud Ninja's attack is questionable. Even if they could manage it, the Uchiha clan would likely lose at least 80% of its accumulated strength and the elite second and third generations of young adults after the war.
How is this any different from genocide?
Danzo's move was absolutely insidious!

"Clan Chief Fugaku, don't forget, the Uchiha are also members of Konoha."

Danzo said calmly, "Now that Konoha is in crisis, everyone must contribute their own strength."

"Don't think that you're the only ones under pressure; the pressure on other battlefields is just as great."

"The Ino-Shika-Cho trio have to hold off the Sand Village ninja, Hyuga Sarutobi and Orochimaru have to hold off the Iwa Village ninja, and the rest of us have to hold off the Mist Village ninja. It's tough for everyone, so don't think I'm targeting you."

"Of course, you can refuse."

He said meaningfully, "But don't blame me then. I might choose to make peace with the Cloud Ninja, handing over Uchiha Muneki as a condition to temporarily halt their attack."

"Danzo, you are abusing your Hokage authority!"

Fugaku Uchiha's eyes blazed with fury, his fists clenched so tightly he almost couldn't resist punching the bastard.

"If you think I'm abusing my power, you can report it to Hiruzen afterwards."

Danzo's eyes were filled with pressure, and a cold smile curled at the corner of his lips: "But now that I am temporarily assuming the authority of Hokage, I must consider the safety of the village!"

How to choose?
Should we sacrifice the young and strong members of the Uchiha clan, or abandon Uchiha Munezuki?

Danzo only gave him these two choices.

For a fleeting moment, Fugaku Uchiha impulsively thought, why not just rise up in rebellion and turn the hell upside down?

But reason pulled him back from the brink of losing control, and he stared coldly at Danzo.

"Ahem, I think Danzo has a point." At this moment, a member of the Hyuga clan spoke up. Seeing that the atmosphere was tense, he tried to smooth things over, saying, "But it's not realistic to expect the Uchiha clan to hold off the Cloud Ninja alone. How about we discuss it again and find a solution that satisfies both sides?"

"it is good."

Fugaku took a deep breath, knowing he couldn't afford to turn hostile, so he sat down and said, "My Uchiha clan is loyal to Konoha, but we never want to become someone's pawn!"

"Haha~"

Danzo smiled, completely unconcerned by his sarcastic remarks.

The tense atmosphere eased slightly.

Danzo raised an eyebrow, a hint of amusement in his expression: "So, according to the Hyuga clan, what should we do?"

"Right now, Konoha is facing multiple enemies, simultaneously fighting against the four great ninja villages, and simply cannot spare any more manpower." The Hyuga clan paused briefly, then changed the subject, saying, "How about we have the Uchiha clan hold off the Kumogakure ninja for now? Once we've quickly resolved one battlefield, we can immediately send more men to help. What do you think?"

Upon hearing this, Fugaku Uchiha's pupils shrank sharply as he stared at the Hyuga clan in disbelief.

"good idea!"

Before anyone else could speak, Danzo slammed his fist on the table: "The Hyuga clan's suggestion is excellent. It can reduce the sacrifices of the Uchiha clan and allow us to concentrate more of our strength!"

"Hehe, Clan Chief Fugaku, what do you think of my suggestion?" The Hyuga clan member smiled slightly.

"you."

It was only then that Fugaku Uchiha realized that Danzo and the Hyuga clan, those two old foxes, had actually teamed up to set a trap for him!
"Clan Chief Fugaku, you're not going to refuse again, are you?"

Danzo narrowed his eyes, revealing a dangerous glint in them: "Now is the most dangerous time for Konoha. Every clan has a duty to sacrifice and make sacrifices for Konoha, even the Sarutobi clan is no exception. At this time, you still plan to preserve your strength. Could it be that you have some other intentions?"

Danzo, in turn, used the same tactics against Danzo and slapped a huge accusation on him.

Now, Fugaku Uchiha was on the hot seat, his face contorted with bulging veins, his Sharingan flickering in and out of focus, and he gritted his teeth in hatred, making a grinding sound.

"Clan Chief Fugaku, speak up!" Danzo pressed on relentlessly, giving him no time to breathe. He slowly rose, leaning on the table, and said with considerable authority, "Didn't you just say that the Uchiha clan is loyal to Konoha? Now, it's your turn to prove it."

Should I choose Uchiha Muneki, or my clan?
A multiple-choice question, two answers, two completely different results, flashed back and forth in Fugaku's mind.

Yes, he suddenly understood. The reason this situation occurred was entirely because the other clans were afraid that another 'Madara' would appear in the Uchiha clan!
At only sixteen years old, Uchiha Muneki has already displayed such incredible strength. Who knows how far he will grow in the future?
In the eyes of Danzo, the Hyuga clan, the Sarutobi clan, and others, as long as Uchiha Munetsuki lived, he would undoubtedly be able to overpower the entire village in the future. With the help of the Uchiha clan, it would be easy for him to become Hokage.

Is there anything more terrifying than appointing an Uchiha as Hokage?
That's why we're in this situation now, where almost everyone knows it's wrong, yet they still stand on Danzo's side and help him force the Uchiha clan to make a choice.

Whether to abandon Uchiha Muneki or sacrifice the young and strong members of the clan, either choice would severely damage the Uchiha clan's strength.

After a moment of silence, under the pressure from Danzo and the other clans, Fugaku Uchiha seemed to have all his strength drained away. He slumped into a chair, clutching his head in pain, his eyes bloodshot, and gritted his teeth as he said, "Uchiha Munetsuki is... at your mercy."

Although Uchiha Munetsuki was strong, he dared not gamble with the entire clan. If something went wrong in the future, the Uchiha clan would be doomed.

It's alright, at least we still have 'Itachi'. This kid's talent is no less than Munezuki's!
Fugaku Uchiha comforted himself, telling himself that he couldn't abandon the lives of his entire clan for the sake of one person; as long as they were alive, there was still hope!

"Hehe~ Congratulations to Clan Chief Fugaku for making a wise choice."

Danzo slowly sat down, crossed his legs, and used his long fingers to brush a strand of hair from his temple, revealing a charming smile: "Clan Chief Fugaku, I'll leave the Cloud Ninja battlefield to you. I'll send Root to assist you. You just need to hold out for ten days. Do you think that's acceptable?"

Fugaku Uchiha nodded painfully; what choice did he have?

Although the outcome didn't change much in essence, at least he won a future for the Uchiha clan, and the fresh blood he preserved will thrive in the future!

"I'm sorry, Zongyue."

Fugaku sighed with remorse and silently apologized in his heart.

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