They're promoting the "Konoha threat" theory, and spouting nonsense about the Hidden

Chapter 26 Coup

"Those brainless idiots from the Uchiha clan are perfect for fighting, but as for causing trouble, not that I look down on them, but they'd be a fool to succeed!"

Hozuki Shingetsu, holding the reports of public opinion and propaganda coming in from various places, scribbled on the ninja world map, feeling extremely pleased with himself.

It would be even better if the Uchiha could actually follow his advice.

"So you sent them that letter?"

Ao glanced down at the ninja world map; he knew it was the "Public Opinion Situation Map" named by Hozuki Shingetsu. At this moment, all the important cities and transportation hubs on the map had been colored red, resembling sparks igniting the entire ninja world.

"If they actually act according to that letter, will the Uchiha clan be able to get what they want?"

The love-hate entanglement between the Uchiha clan and Konoha is so famous that even Ao could roughly guess what the Uchiha clan's ambitions were.

The position of Hokage.

The throne they had coveted for thirty years.

So Qing finally couldn't resist her curiosity and asked the question.

"As you wish?"

When Hozuki Shingetsu heard the question, he smiled and shook his head, a hint of sarcasm in his eyes.

"How could they possibly get their wish! If the Uchiha clan gets their wish, then the other ninja clans will not get their wish; if the Uchiha clan can get their wish, then why can't the other ninja clans get their wish? Most importantly, if the Uchiha clan can get their wish, then the other ninja clans will also know how to get their wish."

These somewhat tongue-twisting words puzzled Qing. Although he would later become a rare and reliable Jonin in Kirigakure, it was really beyond the scope of a twelve-year-old child to think about these issues.

"What if they don't act according to the advice in that letter?"

"If they don't want to press it, they don't want to press it! Let's just treat it as a thorn in the Uchiha's heart. Anyway, I didn't pay any price, did I?"

Hozuki Shingetsu has a relaxed expression and seems completely unconcerned.

The Uchiha clan is currently in a situation where they can neither advance nor retreat.

Enter?

Not to mention Shimura Danzo, even the other ninja clans would not agree.

Over the past thirty years, the interests that Konoha needed to divide have long been divided up. If the Uchiha advance, who will retreat? And which ninja clan would be willing to do so?

retreat?

Regardless of whether the Uchiha clan was willing or not, the Senju clan had already demonstrated through their actions what happens when you take a step back.

What remains of the once-renowned Konoha Genshin clan, which produced two Hokage in succession?

Yes, a magnificent Thousand Hands residence, two sculptures on the Hokage Rock, and the gratitude of the people of Konoha.

That's all.

Therefore, the Uchiha clan is currently in a dilemma.

The Uchiha clan wanted to rise to prominence through their own efforts under the leadership of Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo Shimura.

What are you dreaming of!

Besides... isn't he still here?

After more than a decade of peaceful life, coupled with the Land of Fire's advantageous geographical location and Konoha's powerful military strength, Konoha is now unparalleled in the ninja world in terms of prosperity, truly a jewel of the ninja world.

Given its bustling atmosphere, it's no surprise that there are various entertainment venues and lively music and dance performances.

Inside a dance hall on Naruto Avenue, a group of wealthy businessmen were toasting and drinking merrily.

However, at that moment, a piece of music they had never heard before suddenly appeared in their ears.

"Living like this for 30 years, until the edifice collapsed."

"The darkness deep within the clouds engulfs the landscape of the heart."

The unprecedented melody and the sorrowful lyrics immediately captured the attention of everyone present.

"The music in your house is quite novel; it's the first time I've ever heard it before. What's it called?"

A wealthy businessman, his hands still busy, inquired about the singing girl in his arms.

"This is the theme song of the recently popular movie '30 Years a Slave,' called 'Kill That Uchiha Man.'"

"Movie theme song? 'Thirty Years a Slave'? 'Kill That Uchiha'?"

The wealthy businessman was stunned, even stopping what he was doing, and the people around him looked at each other in bewilderment.

Having just completed a long-distance trade trip, they hadn't seen this movie in theaters yet, but why did the title sound so strange?

Uchiha?

Is it the Uchiha they know?

"Could that rumor be true?"

Without prior arrangement, they all thought of the widely circulated rumor and the "Uchiha Human Rights Report" that was supposedly released by an authoritative institution.

"Wait, look at that group of people downstairs!"

"They look like Uchiha! Wait, what are so many Uchiha trying to do?"

A wealthy businessman sitting by the window seemed to have witnessed something unbelievable and exclaimed in surprise.

The others also stood up curiously to see what was going on.

On the wide Hokage Street, a long line was moving forward.

Moreover, the first one was a coffin!

Following the coffin was Homura Uchiha, the current head of the Uchiha clan, followed by the other clan elders and all the registered ninjas of the Uchiha clan. At the very back were all the ordinary people of the Uchiha clan.

This large group of people marched through the most bustling street in Konoha Village, yet no one dared to stop them.

Although they dared to mock the Uchiha behind their backs because of those rumors, when these Uchiha actually stood in front of them, not one of them dared to say such a thing again.

This is the illustrious reputation that the Uchiha clan has built over a thousand years!

No one can utter the words "brave and skilled in battle" in front of the Uchiha.

"Quickly! Go to Root and inform Lord Danzo!"

A ninja from the Anbu, disregarding the imminent exposure of his traitorous identity, quickly summoned a ninja bird to return and deliver a message.

As early as when the Uchiha clan gathered its members, the ANBU ninjas monitoring from the outside had already noticed their movements.

Despite being somewhat curious about their purpose in gathering, these ANBU ninjas could never have guessed that this group of Uchiha was planning something big.

So after the routine report, they didn't take it seriously, but as they looked at it, they suddenly realized something was wrong.

This direction... seems to be the Hokage Rock?

Meanwhile, in the Hokage's office, Hiruzen Sarutobi, during his routine rest in the crystal ball, inadvertently discovered this scene.

It was truly unintentional and had absolutely nothing to do with the dance hall next door.

"What is the Uchiha clan trying to do?!"

Realizing the situation was dire, Hiruzen Sarutobi ordered the Anbu to summon the Jonin squad, and then quickly vanished from the spot using a Body Flicker Technique.

Meanwhile, the roots buried deep underground, Danzo Shimura, finally learned of this matter.

"Gathering their clansmen to threaten the village?"

"How dare the Uchiha clan do that?!"

(End of this chapter)