Revitalizing the Uchiha clan starts with becoming a Kage.

92. The remaining arrangements

A conflict broke out.

Then everyone left.

This is something that cannot be faked or hidden, just like the Nine-Tails' attack on Konoha more than a year ago. As long as the Uchiha clan officially announces their separation from Konoha, the news will spread throughout the entire ninja world in the shortest time, and no one will doubt it.

Without the Uchiha clan needing to deliberately guide them, the high-ranking officials of the various ninja villages would learn of this news immediately, and Iwagakure would be no exception. Then, there would be routine contact and negotiations. If the Third Tsuchikage and Iwagakure had the magnanimity and courage to accept the Uchiha clan, then the Uchiha clan could naturally join Iwagakure.

If they have concerns and dare not take this step, or even deliberately make things difficult for the Uchiha clan, then without hesitation, the clan can directly change direction and find a place that is truly suitable for their survival.

The meaning behind Jiang Si's words.

The people in front of him, such as Fugaku, Shisui, Genran, Chie, Kohara, and Yashiro, could all be understood immediately, which was indeed the best choice. One should always consider both sides of things and make preparations in advance.

"Yes, that's definitely a safe bet."

"I think so too."

"indeed!"

On the left, the eight elders, whose combined age was four or five hundred, nodded slowly after a moment's thought.

To reiterate, since the clan has decided to leave Konoha, every step they take next will inevitably involve risks of varying degrees.

They are no longer the innocent and naive teenagers they once were.

This point can be seen quite clearly.

Ultimately, in the original story, it was because the clan's mindset was completely restricted that the Uchiha clan, which had hundreds of ninjas, ended up on the worst possible path of no return.

In this lifetime, due to Jiang Si's intrusion, the clan's thinking was completely opened up and expanded, allowing these elders to see further possibilities based on their experience.

"Let's leave it at this for now!"

Fugaku nodded in agreement.

"Okay! Next is the order of the evacuation and the arrangement of the guards. I think we don't need to wait until everyone is ready to evacuate together. We can prioritize the elderly, the weak, women and children to leave the village in the first batch. It is best if these people do not take anything with them, at most they can take the necessary dry food. Then we can divide the core strength of the clan into half to protect these clansmen, and let a few elders lead them."

"Although our clan's settlement is relegated to the western edge, it's perfect for our evacuation. I've managed to find a way to open and close the barrier within the Dark Guard. While the village is still unable to relocate, we should get this group of clansmen out of the village within three days—no, preferably two days. If we're careful, the village shouldn't have much trouble finding out!"

"By the time they realized the problem with the barrier, the first group should have almost left the village's territory. Then came the second group, consisting of able-bodied members of the clan who were not ninjas. They carried the most basic supplies and left the village under the protection of a group of people, led by the clan head and senior members such as Guyuan and Yashiro."

"Leave about a third of the clan's forces behind, and Shisui and I will be responsible for covering the rear and handling any issues that may arise. Of course, if possible, we should try to avoid any conflict with the village. I don't think the probability of Hiruzen Sarutobi launching a direct attack on us before we are fully prepared is very high. The only ones we need to be wary of are Danzo Shimura and some other extremists in the village!"

"However, Shisui and I should still be able to handle these people!"

Jiang Si finished explaining the last part of his plan to escape in one breath.

He believed that his arrangement was the most reasonable and appropriate!

However, as soon as the words were spoken, apart from Shisui nodding in agreement, almost everyone present, including Fugaku, Elder Genran, and Elder Chie, subconsciously shook their heads slightly.

"Clan leader? Elder? Is there something I've done wrong in the arrangements? In the order of the retreat? Or something else?"

This left the officers stunned, their brows furrowing slightly as they asked a question.

"No, there was no problem with the order or timing of the evacuation, it's just that..."

"It shouldn't be you and Shisui who cover the rear, General."

Fugaku continued, echoing Elder Xuanlan's words.

"what?"

“You young people are the future and hope of the clan. Zhi Shui will lead half of the guard force to protect the first group of clan members, the old, weak, women and children, during their retreat. Si Ni Lai will be the second group of leaders, sitting in the central position to guide the clan’s retreat. As for the task of covering the rear, let us old folks take care of it.”

Fugaku looked at Shoji and spoke in a calm yet firm tone.

“Yes, Shoji, you and Shisui are still young. The future of our clan, whether it can be revived, rests on your shoulders. We are old now, and it is even more important for us to do what we should do.”

Elder Xuanlan looked at Jiang Si and Zhishui and spoke gently.

"No, clan leader, elders, the reason I arranged for Shisui and me to cover the rear was after careful consideration. Although we can prevent most of the ninja clans from attacking us, the remaining people, especially the Hokage's direct ANBU and Danzo's Root forces, are not people that ordinary people can deal with. Although there will definitely be sacrifices, I still hope to get all the clansmen away from here safely as much as possible!"

"It's not that I'm arrogant, but rather, only I have this power, right before my own eyes!"

Jiang Si spoke with great determination, and then his dark pupils simultaneously reflected three tomoe that condensed into a sinister, dark black and scarlet four-cornered windmill at high speed.

This is not Jiang Si being pretentious, nor is it Jiang Si being arrogant.

Rather, he genuinely believed that having himself and Shisui cover the rear was the arrangement that maximized the clan's strength. He had already said this a long time ago: the souls of 'Liu Heng' and 'Jiang Si' had completely merged into one, and almost everyone in the clan was his family.

if it is possible.

Jiang Si naturally hoped to save as many of his clansmen as possible.

This is the most genuine expression of Jiang Si's emotions.

'The Mangekyou Sharingan... the supreme secret technique of our clan...'

Although he had already learned from Fugaku that Shoji had awakened the Mangekyou Sharingan, seeing it in person was still a shock.

Elders Xuanlan and Qianhui could not contain their emotions, and their faces showed great excitement.

93. This was his decision.

The Uchiha clan members of the middle generation, such as Guyuan, Yashiro, and Tetsuka, looked at Shoji's Mangekyou Sharingan with fervent eyes. What appeared evil and terrifying to outsiders, they saw as beautiful and noble in their own clan!

The ultimate secret of a clan.

Before Fugaku and Shisui had revealed their Mangekyou Sharingan, Shoji's eyes were the only pair of supreme secret eyes that no one in the clan had opened for decades!

The Sharingan is the source of their clan's power, and the Mangekyou Sharingan is regarded by the clan as the representative of the purest bloodline. Shoji still underestimated the status and significance of these eyes in the Uchiha clan.

To put it bluntly...

Even if Shoji had no status or power within the clan, he could become one of the highest-ranking members of the clan simply because of his eyes. This was the true power that allowed the Uchiha clan to dominate the ninja world.

"She's really beautiful..."

A faint look of reminiscence appeared in Elder Qianhui's eyes, and a beautiful purple figure surfaced in the depths of her mind.

And among these elders who were momentarily stunned and then came back to their senses, Uchiha Chie was the first to speak: "Shoji-kun, it is precisely because you have these eyes that we cannot let you be left behind. The clan has not seen such eyes for many years. You are the only hope for the future revival of our Uchiha clan!"

"Yes, Shoji, ever since that ancestor left the clan, our Uchiha clan has never had the power that once dominated the entire ninja world. But in you, we see that hope!"

"Shoji, you must survive, and you must become stronger. That is your mission!"

The eight elders, including Xuan Lan and Qian Hui, looked at Jiang Si with unprecedented seriousness and spoke earnestly.

"But..."

"Don't you trust us, General?"

"That's right, you brat! When I was fighting on the battlefield, your father wasn't even born yet!"

The oldest of the eight elders, Elder Uchiha Sogen, patted Shoji heavily on the shoulder and said with a smile.

"Elder Zongxuan, I..."

"Alright, Jiang Si, this is your task, you can't shirk it. Besides, we are the clan leader and elders, this is our duty. This matter is settled!"

Seeing that Jiang Si was about to say something more.

Fugaku waved his hand forcefully and said in a very firm tone.

The future will ultimately be handed over to the younger generation of the clan.

Shoji and Shisui are undoubtedly the most outstanding members of their clan's next generation, especially Shoji, who has awakened the Mangekyou Sharingan. Although it is unclear what Shoji encountered, Fugaku understands better than anyone else what those eyes signify.

That is precisely why.

Fugaku values ​​Shoji's performance over the past year more. Unlike Hiruzen Sarutobi, Fugaku can vaguely see some of Shoji's 'true feelings'. Whether it was his previous intentional aligning with the village's higher-ups or his later decisive change, Shoji has always viewed everything rationally and calmly.

What the Uchiha clan needs now is a leader like this.

Rather than a clan leader like him who almost led the clan into a dead end, Fugaku, who successfully took control of the Uchiha clan before the Third Shinobi World War, always felt that the reason their clan had reached this point was all his fault.

Therefore, he has an obligation and a responsibility to atone for his sins here!

This demonstrates Fugaku Uchiha's magnanimity and determination as the head of his clan.

Guyuan, Yadai, Tetsuka, and other members of the clan, who are considered the backbone of the clan, all nodded in agreement with the clan leader and elders' views at this moment. Prioritizing the survival of the young people and geniuses in the clan is the way of survival for every ninja clan.

Especially the Bloodstain family.

The more you want your clan to prosper and become strong, the more you must do this.

"Chieftain, I still think Jiang Si is right. Letting Jiang Si and me stay is the best option. Only in this way..."

Shisui naturally stood on the side of Shoji, and it wasn't just a matter of one clan; it involved the entire village. Of course, Shisui wouldn't stand idly by and watch his clan be completely wiped out by the village, but if it meant a bloody battle between his clan and the village, resulting in many of his former comrades falling in pools of blood, that was something Shisui couldn't tolerate.

Therefore, the plan for separation proposed by the company will be implemented.

This was a choice that Zhi Shui had never considered before, but now feels to be the most appropriate one.

The next step is to see what choices are made in the village.

By having himself and Jiang Si stay behind, Shisui could limit potential conflicts to some extent. Even if it was impossible to completely avoid them, Shisui would be satisfied as long as they were kept within a certain range. As for what would happen later, that could be dealt with then.

At the very least, the current efforts to stop the water flow cannot take into account the future.

Looking at the immediate situation, Shisui would definitely still think that it was most appropriate for him to stay behind and cover the retreat. If it were the clan leader or elders, Shisui would be very afraid that the situation would escalate indefinitely. Once a major battle broke out, although the consequences would indeed be much better than a coup.

But in the end, it was still a scene that Shisui was not willing to see.

"Elder Xuanlan, Elder Qianhui, I'll leave the rest of the arrangements to you. Guyuan, Yadai, you guys help the elders with the remaining preparations. Time is tight, so it's best to have the most basic evacuation preparations completed before tonight!"

Fugaku gently waved his hand, stopping Shisui from speaking further, but he did not answer Shisui immediately. Instead, he turned to his elders, as well as Koga, Yatsushiro, Tekka, and others.

"Chief, you can rest assured!"

"Yes!"

"Yes, no problem, Fugaku-kun, leave it to us!"

Elder Xuanlan, Yatsushiro, and the others clearly knew that Fugaku had something to say to Shoji and Shisui. After responding to each other, they all got up and left the clan's secret room. Before leaving, Elders Xuanlan and Zongxuan patted Shoji and Shisui on the shoulder with appreciative expressions.

In these two individuals, the older generation truly saw the possibility that the Uchiha clan could return to its peak when Madara was still alive.

Elder Xuanlan, in particular, was filled with satisfaction and pride when he saw that the two most outstanding young members of the clan were from his own lineage.

The Uchiha clan will surely regain its glory under the leadership of Shoji and Shisui!

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This was not only Elder Xuanlan's consensus, but also the consensus of the older generation of the Uchiha clan. This is why they did their best not to allow Tsukasa and Shisui to stay behind. The two, who were only thirteen and fifteen years old, absolutely could not be sacrificed here. These old guys had lived long enough, and sacrificing themselves for the clan was something they were willing to do.