Revitalizing the Uchiha clan starts with becoming a Kage.

It must be said that Shoji's proposal is truly feasible!

After initially feeling confused, Shisui gradually realized that this was indeed the most suitable way out for the Uchiha clan at present.

Moreover, it was clear that Jiang Si was unwilling to confront the village with swords.

Whatever the real reason may be.

At least this statement gave Shisui some comfort. It showed that Shoji hadn't lied to her. She shouldn't think this was making a mountain out of a molehill. From Shisui's perspective, this was a very important point.

Because he valued his clan and his village.

The plan is also a practical analysis and understanding of the overall situation.

Even if conflicts still break out later, the scale can be kept to a minimum, which should be the best option.

"Leaving Konoha? From your perspective, it is indeed the most suitable path for our clan. But Shoji, leaving is not the final result. This is not just about one or two people, but about our entire Uchiha clan, including ordinary people, a total of two or three thousand people. The evacuation plan in between goes without saying, but we also have to consider where we will settle down afterward. Have you taken this into account?"

As an elder of the Shisui and Jiangsi lineage.

While everyone was deep in thought, Uchiha Genran exchanged glances with the other elders, reached a certain level of consensus, and then turned his gaze to Jiang Si, asking in a very serious tone.

Like a coup, this is not a decision that can be made on a whim.

They need to take all aspects into consideration; if any link goes wrong, it will be a catastrophic disaster for the Uchiha clan.

"There are two choices. One is to leave the center of the continent and head south to the Land of Tea or the Land of Rainbows, or to cross the ocean to the east and establish a ninja village in a small country like the Land of Snow in the far east. The advantage of this choice is that from then on, the Uchiha clan can do whatever they want. The disadvantage is that the Uchiha clan will face an unprecedented period of weakness. After all, leaving Konoha is not an easy task. If we choose to settle in a small country, it will easily attract the attention of others. Our Sharingan bloodline, which we are so proud of, is coveted by many!"

"The second option is to choose between Kumogakure and Iwagakure to join. The advantages are obvious: as the second largest ninja village after Konoha, the safety of our clan members is generally guaranteed, and we don't have to worry about being spied on by others. However, the disadvantage is that our clan's freedom will definitely be restricted, and it will be difficult to gain the trust and acceptance of the two major ninja villages for a long time. But in any case, the situation is much better than Konoha before the Nine-Tails' attack!"

Meeting Elder Xuanlan's gaze, Jiang Si directly revealed the most important part of the follow-up to his plan.

90. A Clan's Decision

Long ago, Shoji had already set two plans for himself and his clan. The first plan was to rely on Hiruzen Sarutobi to get through this dangerous period, and then suppress the radical faction internally, and try his best to get Jiraiya and Tsunade to return a few years earlier to serve as the Fifth Hokage. As long as the highest power in Konoha was successfully transferred to the next leadership, the crisis of the Uchiha clan would not be completely resolved, but at least it could be greatly alleviated.

Then, when Naruto, Sasuke, and their generation grow up, the Uchiha clan can truly usher in the best era to escape their predicament and integrate into Konoha Village. In the future, there may even be a Hokage from the Uchiha clan.

This is assuming everything goes smoothly according to the company's plan.

Now, the first plan has undoubtedly failed. Although there is still a one in ten thousand chance of salvaging it—such as keeping the current situation stalemate and trying to disrupt Konoha's political landscape in advance—it is undoubtedly as difficult as climbing to the sky, and the probability of success is infinitely close to zero.

Shoji has always been a rational person. Decisively abandoning the first plan here was the most correct thing to do. Otherwise, if it had dragged on for a few more years, even if Shoji had a certain degree of confidence that he could make the Uchiha clan more united and stronger, it would have been a mistake.

We must do everything possible to prevent Itachi Uchiha from becoming a traitor again, just like in the original story.

But what if something unexpected happens?

Given that they had already completely fallen out, Jiang Si was unwilling to gamble on this possibility, especially since it was entirely unnecessary.

Therefore, launching the second plan was only natural. The entire process and arrangements had been carefully considered by Shoji a year ago, including his departure plan and final destination. Shoji himself had a clear idea of ​​what to do next.

"Of course, if we were to choose the latter, I personally would still prefer Iwagakure. After all, in the past six months, our Uchiha clan has fought too many battles with the Cloud Ninja on the front lines. I myself have killed many Cloud Ninja elites, including the Magnet Release ninja, Troy. Therefore, in comparison, Iwagakure is the best choice."

Jiang Si paused briefly to allow everyone to better understand the deeper meaning of his words before continuing.

"Moreover, we must execute this plan quickly. Ideally, we should complete all preparations within the next two days, leaving no time for Hiruzen Sarutobi, Danzo Shimura, and the others to react!"

As for why Sunagakure and Kirigakure were not mentioned in this plan, the clan members were well aware that Sunagakure was too weak. In the three Shinobi World Wars, it was always the first to be defeated. If Takigakure, Kusanagi, and Amegakure hadn't gradually weakened over the years, and if these three ninja villages, especially Takigakure, could have maintained their peak strength from the early days of their founding, Sunagakure's position among the five great ninja villages might not have been secure.

As for Kirigakure, one reason is that it's not quite suitable, and another is that during the Third Shinobi World War, the main battlefield for the Uchiha clan was in the eastern coastal region against Kirigakure, where they killed countless Kirigakure ninja. Just like Shoji, who had a considerable reputation in Kumogakure, Shisui also had a very high level of deterrence in Kirigakure.

Shoji and Shisui.

This directly raised the hatred between the two major ninja villages to an extreme level.

After hearing about the two options in Shoji's plan, the clansmen fell into deep thought. Gradually moved and persuaded by Shoji's words, they began to seriously consider the rationality and feasibility of the plan to 'leave Konoha'.

The more I think about it, the more sense it makes.

Judging from the obvious change in the atmosphere as the clansmen whispered among themselves below, Fugaku could clearly sense that their sentiments had undergone a qualitative shift.

'But this is for the best. It avoids a direct confrontation with the village to the greatest extent possible. Although there will still be bloodshed, it will be within a controllable range. It is indeed the best, and last resort, option!'

Fugaku's eyes flickered slightly; at this moment, the Uchiha clan leader had already made up his mind.

He turned slightly to look at the eight elders in the positions on both sides.

Aside from one or two elders who seemed somewhat hesitant, the other elders, including Xuan Lan and Qian Hui, nodded slightly the moment their eyes met Fu Yue's.

Since there is no other choice.

Then there's only one path left to follow to the end.

They had initially thought that their clan only had the option of a coup, but now that they saw a better path, these elders, being old-fashioned, realized that continuing the clan and ensuring the safety of more clan members were their top priorities.

The worst thing for a person is to hesitate, especially for a high-ranking member of a ninja clan with thousands of members. In this life, Fugaku seems to be no different from the original character, but under the intentional or unintentional influence of Shoji, he is at least much more decisive. This is the biggest difference between having someone with you and being all alone.

The former will at least not lack the courage to make decisions at crucial moments.

The latter, however, is prone to hesitation and indecisiveness, because without anyone to discuss things with, they are always afraid of this and that. Fugaku's change has made the situation more favorable for the Uchiha clan.

"I understand what you mean, Shoji. This is indeed one of the best options for our clan, but it is a major matter concerning the entire clan. It cannot be decided by just one or two people. Of course, it is also impossible to hold a public discussion within the entire clan. That is not realistic. The people present here are the representatives of the entire clan. Now, I would like to ask every clan member present: those who agree with Shoji's plan to leave Konoha, please raise your hands!"

The decision has been made.

But the necessary procedures still need to be followed.

Even when the outcome is already predetermined, this form is even more indispensable.

And so, as Fugaku finished speaking.

Inside the secret room, the tribespeople who had been talking in hushed tones suddenly fell silent again. As they looked at each other, time slowly passed—perhaps a minute, perhaps a dozen minutes.

When someone raises their right hand.

In the next moment.

Almost all the tribespeople present slowly raised their right hands.

What comes into view.

All the clansmen present agreed with Jiang Si's plan. As the saying goes, the continuation of the clan and the safety of their relatives are always more important than anything else. No matter how angry they were, they had to put the former as their top priority!

"Alright! Since everyone agrees, let's proceed according to General's plan. After returning, everyone should inform the other clansmen to a limited extent as required, and immediately begin preparations for evacuation. It is important to note that you do not need to take any useless items; just prepare the necessary basic supplies!"

Fugaku stood up and looked at the clansmen below, speaking in a deep voice.

"Yes, Chieftain!"

91. Best Choice

A clan's decision.

Although I had anticipated this development.

But when the facts came to pass, Shoji breathed a long sigh of relief. Before this, he was really worried that his clansmen would stubbornly insist on fighting against the village. Fugaku was too indecisive and unable to make a decision. Now it seemed that these worries were unnecessary. His clansmen were quite rational.

Fugaku finally made a decisive move.

After these clansmen left the forbidden area with Fugaku's orders and requirements and returned to their clans ahead of schedule to prepare for the evacuation, the elders such as Tsukasa, Fugaku, Shisui, Genran, and Chie, as well as several Jonin clansmen of equal strength and status such as Kohara, Yatsushiro, and Tetsuka, were temporarily left behind to discuss more detailed arrangements.

Evacuating a clan is a massive undertaking. While it can be concealed at first, once it officially begins, it will inevitably be monitored by the village's secret agents. This is to be expected. Therefore, the preparation time for evacuation should be shortened as much as possible. Everything that can be discarded should be abandoned, and only limited supplies should be carried. People are the most important, and everything else is secondary. Furthermore, the order and timing of the evacuation should be further clarified.

The clan's resources also need to be arranged in advance.

Who will lead the ordinary tribesmen to evacuate in advance? Who will lead the remaining tribesmen to cover the rear? And it is also necessary to prioritize sending a group of people out of the village to scout out the external situation.

Finally, after all the above issues have been discussed and agreed upon, there is still one crucial issue: the final decision must be made.

Whether to go to a small country and create your own free world, or to accept certain restrictions and join a great ninja village, both choices have their advantages and disadvantages; it all depends on how you choose.

Several of the elders were inclined to go to a small country to rebuild their ninja village.

The core members of the clan, such as Kogahara and Yatsushiro, hoped to join a major ninja village, which was the only option mentioned earlier—Iwagakure. The advantages and disadvantages of the two have already been discussed, so there is no need to repeat them here. In the end, the decision rested with Uchiha Fugaku, who was the clan head. And clearly, Fugaku was also somewhat hesitant.

If their entire clan were ninjas, that would be fine; option one would be available, and there would be no need to consider anything else. But right now, out of the two or three thousand people in their clan, only a few hundred are ninjas. The remaining two thousand are either ordinary people who were originally unable to become ninjas, or young children, or former ninjas who were unable to continue their ninja careers for various reasons.

The Uchiha clan has a very strong sense of cohesion.

As the clan head, Fugaku had to take this factor into consideration first. However, the elders' concerns were also very reasonable. If they could encounter problems in Konoha, wouldn't they encounter them in Iwagakure as well? If this happened again, the Uchiha clan would truly face annihilation.

And there's another very real problem.

Why did Iwagakure accept the Uchiha clan?

For Iwagakure, this was also a choice with extremely high risks and rewards, but even so, they still had to make a choice.

The officer standing nearby clearly understood this as well.

“Personally, I still prefer to join Iwagakure. After all, we need to consider the ordinary members of our clan who have no ability to protect themselves. Going south or east is too difficult for ordinary people in the clan. Moreover, our departure from Konoha this time will easily attract the attention of other forces. Even from this point of view, we must choose a safe place to settle down. I understand the concerns of the elders, but to be honest, if Iwagakure still has the ambition to become the world's number one ninja village and dominate the ninja world, then the Third Tsuchikage will definitely choose to accept our Uchiha clan!”

"For us, there are both advantages and disadvantages. For the Third Tsuchikage and Iwagakure, the same applies: there are both benefits and risks. There is no such thing as something that is only beneficial and without drawbacks in this world. The Third Tsuchikage will certainly not doubt our clan's determination to leave Konoha and join Iwagakure. All we need to do is let the entire ninja world see that our Uchiha clan is taking action!"

Any ninja village with ambitions to dominate the entire ninja world would most likely not refuse the Uchiha clan's participation!

The same applies to Iwagakure Village.

“Indeed, we must consider the survival of our ordinary clansmen. Choosing Iwagakure Village would guarantee this, but this is contingent on Iwagakure Village accepting us!”

Chie Uchiha, the only female elder of the Uchiha clan, looked at Shoji and spoke with a very serious expression.

It takes two to tango.

In the first option, all the power is in the hands of their clan. In the second option, even without considering the problems that may arise, simply contacting them requires their consent.

However, the company has clearly taken all these issues into account.

"Therefore, we need to talk about it in person!"

After taking a deep breath, Jiang Si met the gazes of Fugaku, Chie, Genran, Shisui, Kohara, Yashiro, and others, and said in a deep voice.

"what?"

"this?"

"You mean you want to go and speak with the Third Tsuchikage in person, right, Shoji?"

Fugaku frowned, and then, amidst the equally solemn expressions of the elders such as Genran and Chie, asked softly.

"Yes and no, we can completely reverse the order. There's no need to rush to decide where to go. Let's leave Konoha first, and then contact Iwagakure. If they're willing to accept us, our clan can head north and join Iwagakure. If not, we can then choose to go south or east! Clan leader, elders, what do you think of this?"

Convincing the Third Tsuchikage or similar figures in advance is simply impossible. Not to mention that there is currently no reliable way to contact Iwagakure, even if there were, they would probably find it hard to believe that the Uchiha clan would actually break away from Konoha, especially after experiencing a major battle that cannot be faked.

Only the cunning and shrewd Third Tsuchikage of Iwagakure would believe in the Uchiha clan's resolve.

This is what Shoji said before: to let the entire ninja world see the determination of the Uchiha clan.

They want to leave, and Konoha, or rather, Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo Shimura, will definitely stop them. It's something even a fool could guess.