Konoha: The Soul King from the Uchiha Clan

Chapter 150: Favorability Maxed Out

"As far back as I can remember, Lord Madara was already the head of the Uchiha clan."

"I heard from my elders that Lord Madara was already the head of the Uchiha clan during the Warring States period."

"Lord Madara led our Uchiha clan in battles across the north and south during the Warring States period, developing the Uchiha clan into one of the world's top ninja clans, with only the Senju clan able to rival it."

"..."

As an admirer of Madara Uchiha, Setsuna Uchiha's recounting of past deeds was naturally biased, and he inevitably had to glorify Madara Uchiha.

However, despite the embellishment, Uchiha Setsuna was aware of the situation and did not target the Senju clan, but instead targeted other ninja clans.

Uchiha Setsuna was clearly more aware of some past events, and could even describe the beginning and end of a battle in the Sengoku period.

However, everything Uchiha Setsuna knew was hearsay from his elders, and he was inevitably confused about some major events, so he could only fill in the gaps with his own imagination.

Aside from being defeated by the God of Shinobi, Hashirama Senju, Madara Uchiha's other moments were his shining moments.

This made many Uchiha clan members feel proud, and some even developed a sense of admiration for Madara Uchiha.

After Konoha was established, Uchiha Setsuna attributed Madara Uchiha's failure to be elected Hokage entirely to the machinations of the Konoha leadership at the time.

Uchiha Setsuna wasn't stupid enough to reveal exactly who it was, so he didn't say so. After all, it was that person's disciple who was in power now, and revealing it would only lead to trouble.

In fact, Hashirama Senju becoming the First Hokage was entirely the will of the people, and even some members of the Uchiha clan supported him.

Even if Hashirama Senju declined the offer and strongly supported Madara Uchiha to become Hokage, Madara would still find it difficult to become Hokage.

The reason is simple: other ninja clans were wary and afraid of Madara Uchiha, and only Hashirama Senju could make them completely at ease.

If Madara becomes Hokage, Konoha will likely fall apart soon due to distrust.

Hashirama Senju was willing to sacrifice everything for Konoha and would not allow Konoha to fall apart, so naturally he would not go against the tide to wholeheartedly support his best friend.

Tobirama Senju's little trick was superfluous and unnecessary, creating an irreparable rift between Madara and Hashirama, which in turn triggered a chain reaction and led to a series of subsequent events.

Uchiha Setsuna portrayed Madara as a tragic hero who was ostracized and left Konoha.

His later attack on Konoha with the Nine-Tails wasn't really about destroying Konoha, but about seeking justice.

The reason is similar to what Uchiha Gen said before.

If they really wanted to destroy Konoha, they could have just summoned the Nine-Tails in Konoha using the Summoning Jutsu, just like they did during the Nine-Tails' rampage.

In this way, Hashirama Senju would be hampered before Konoha was destroyed, and Madara Uchiha would seize the opportunity, making it possible for Hashirama Senju to be defeated.

To be honest, the freckles did face some discrimination, but it wasn't too severe and was within the range that most people could tolerate.

However, the Uchiha clan was clearly not among the majority, and someone as direct, domineering, arrogant, and unyielding as Madara Uchiha would never tolerate it.

At that time, Tobirama Senju already had a considerable understanding of the Uchiha clan, and he was particularly familiar with his arch-rivals, Madara Uchiha, whom he disliked intensely.

As the saying goes, the person who understands you best is often not your friend, but your enemy!

Tobirama Senju, who was proficient in sensory ninjutsu, could not have failed to detect Madara Uchiha's chakra outside the window, but he still said that.

It's hard to believe it wasn't intentional...

Tobirama Senju had some prejudice against the Uchiha clan, but it wasn't deep, and he was able to accept Uchiha ninjas who were loyal to the village.

However, Tobirama Senju's prejudice against Madara Uchiha was deeply ingrained and unchangeable, and vice versa.

In Madara's heart, Tobirama Senju was perhaps the true nemesis, while Hashirama Senju was a close friend with whom he both loved and hated, and who was both an enemy and a friend.

Fugaku and other high-ranking officials expressed their agreement and support for Uchiha Setsuna's statement.

The Uchiha clan members, who were straightforward and simple-minded, believed it.

Ninjas are creatures with exceptional combat intelligence, constantly coming up with ingenious tactics, but their intelligence in other areas is relatively simple.

The reason why they believed these empty words was not only because of the endorsement of Uchiha high-ranking members such as Setsuna Uchiha, but more importantly because the Uchiha clan members were willing to believe such claims.

As a member of Konoha, who would want to believe that their clan leader really wants to destroy Konoha?

Attacking Konoha would make them rogue ninjas, traitors, and would tarnish the honor of the Uchiha clan, putting them in an awkward position and making it difficult for them to hold their heads high as Konoha citizens...

People always believe what they want to believe because it benefits them; that's human nature.

Given this kind of humanity, no one would believe any other suggestions.

Even if evidence is presented, it is fabricated!

Madara Uchiha's tragic hero persona boosted the Uchiha clan's sense of pride and cohesion.

Uchiha Gen was pleased with this outcome.

With a clear understanding, the united Uchiha clan members will not be easily brainwashed by the Konoha leadership.

As for nationalism being too narrow-minded?

If village-based ideology requires sacrificing family interests to maintain itself, then so be it—as long as you're happy.

It is abnormal for family interests to be maintained at the expense of personal interests, and it is also abnormal for village interests to be maintained at the expense of family interests.

If the interests of the village must be sacrificed for the interests of the clan, then it is also normal to sacrifice the interests of the village or the nation for the interests of the ninja world.

It's normal to sacrifice the interests of a planet for the benefit of the galaxy; if we keep going on like this, it'll never end.

The village was originally established to prevent children from going to war, to better protect their relatives and friends, and to better safeguard the interests of their clan.

Sacrifice is not a good ideology. Voluntarism is understandable, but it is not worth promoting.

A healthy system should not solve problems through self-sacrifice.

After the clansmen had digested Uchiha Setsuna's account of his deeds and gradually came to their senses, Uchiha Fugaku said in a deep voice, "Uchiha Gen has rendered great service to our Uchiha clan and should be richly rewarded. Does anyone have any objections?"

"No!" everyone said in unison.

Having learned about Madara's deeds and the significance of the fan, the Uchiha clan ninjas looked at Uchiha Gen with great respect, and there was no reason for them to object.

"Chief, this is all I should do, as for the reward..."

"No need to say more."

"If we don't reward you for such a great achievement, how will other members of the tribe have the nerve to accept rewards in the future?"

Fugaku waved his hand, his expression serious.

"Uh... I didn't think that through. I almost ruined the rules for everyone's future prosperity."

"Please forgive me, please forgive me..."

Uchiha Gen looked apologetic and bowed to the four directions, bending over at an angle of about ninety degrees.

Everyone said they were fine, and the more lively ninjas even joked with Uchiha Gen with smiles.

If Uchiha Gen had a favorability system with a limit of 100 points, everyone's favorability should have soared to over 90 points by now.

Some characters have already reached maximum favorability, such as Shisui and Itachi.

Fugaku, the three elders, and Mikoto all witnessed Uchiha Gen's actions and couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

That emotional intelligence, that skill in winning people over...

Tsk tsk, they're practically the best material for Hokage in the Uchiha clan!

The greatest skill for those in positions of power is knowing how to win people's hearts and minds.

After expressing his feelings, Fugaku and the three elders began discussing what kind of reward to give...

The incident happened so suddenly that we could only discuss it on the spot.

Ah...sorry, this chapter has too much rambling and is rather watery.

(End of this chapter)