Revitalizing the Uchiha clan starts with becoming a Kage.

Fugaku's unique eye technique, the genjutsu type, cannot be used in large-scale battles, just like Shisui. It is worth mentioning that in the second round of the battle, Shisui also displayed his Mangekyou Sharingan, and the Susanoo covering him easily inflicted heavy damage on the Konoha pursuit force.

This is also one of the reasons why Hiruzen Sarutobi decided to give up the pursuit.

Three pairs of Mangekyou Sharingan!

This was far beyond Hiruzen Sarutobi's expectations. This was also a point that made the Third Hokage feel both regretful and fortunate, as the morale of the Uchiha clan soared. He regretted that if the Uchiha clan's problems could have been resolved, those three pairs of Mangekyou Sharingan would have been Konoha's strongest weapon!

Fortunately, if Fugaku, Shoji, and Shisui were all treacherous and wicked people, it would have been better to discover them sooner rather than later. Moreover, the latter's sense of relief would be far stronger than the former's sense of regret!

Even though he was still angry about Danzo's actions.

However, Hiruzen Sarutobi actually believed Danzo's words: the Uchiha clan are all treacherous individuals, from the Nine-Tails' rampage a year ago to their current chaotic battle.

Leaving Konoha sooner might actually be a good thing.

The outside world will surely be shocked by the addition of another pair of Mangekyou Sharingan to the Uchiha clan. The younger generation may not feel anything, but the older generation, such as the Third Tsuchikage, will have different opinions.

126. The Road Ahead (Third Update)

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Let's leave aside outsiders for now.

Within the Uchiha clan, Shisui's status also rose instantly. Again, in this world where the strong prey on the weak, the Uchiha clan is a prime example. Their yearning for and pursuit of the strong is deeply ingrained in their very being. Since the Uchiha clan was formed, only Madara Uchiha possessed a single trait that led to his abandonment by the clan. However, there were many reasons for this, the most important being that Konoha at the time truly dominated the entire ninja world, and the First Hokage was indeed ranked number one in the ninja world!

The Uchiha clan's choice was based on a certain degree of reality.

Therefore, even though Jiang Si and Zhi Shui are both very young, their status in the clan is comparable to that of the clan leader and elders, and in some aspects, they are even superior!

The speeches by Jiang Si and Shi Shui will carry more weight than ever before.

As the clan was about to make a real decision about the future, Shoji once again reiterated his views at the clan meeting. Fugaku, Elder Sogen, Elder Chie, as well as Kouhara, Yatsushiro, and others also seriously considered it.

From a practical standpoint and from a general perspective, Iwagakure is indeed the best choice among the remaining options.

Although Shisui's heart is still fluctuating and he has some resistance to certain future developments that are likely to occur, in the end, Shisui is not Itachi, and his mentality has not reached such a twisted or abnormal level.

The continuation of the clan still held great weight in Shisui's heart.

“Indeed, Iwagakure is the best choice. I agree with Shoji’s opinion.”

Zhi Shui raised an eyebrow slightly and spoke with a calm expression.

You can't have your cake and eat it too.

It's fortunate that the clan didn't actually stage a coup. Shisui couldn't possibly consider the future. As I said before, Shisui was human, not a god. He wasn't as arrogant as Madara Uchiha or Obito Uchiha, who considered themselves gods and believed they could solve all problems and achieve perfection. Nor would he be as mentally twisted as Itachi and massacre his clan.

While barely maintaining his bottom line, he was still a living, breathing human being. The current situation was the best outcome he could have foreseen after overcoming numerous difficulties. He wouldn't blame Shoji; he knew it was the optimal solution. To be honest, the rest of the Uchiha clan scoffed at Hiruzen Sarutobi's announcement, expressing their disgust. Only Shoji remained rational, and Shisui actually breathed a sigh of relief.

Shisui wasn't blind to or unable to imagine the future of his clan and Konoha; rather, he subconsciously ignored it, prioritizing the immediate situation, which was the best course of action. The fact that only a few hundred people were killed or injured was already the best possible outcome.

After all, if the Uchiha clan were to launch a coup with all its might, the number of dead and injured would surely reach five figures, including their own clan, as well as other ninja clans and civilians in the village.

The matter of Konoha is now considered settled, and the next issue to consider is the survival of the clan. From this perspective, Shisui, after rational consideration, also felt that Iwagakure was the best choice for their clan.

"Yes, what Shoji said makes sense. Iwagakure is our best choice among the remaining major ninja villages!"

"Yes!"

"Let's forget about Sunagakure. Kumogakure and Kirigakure both have their own drawbacks, so that leaves only Iwagakure!"

Small ninja villages are not worth considering. Joining these countries is less reliable than starting anew in a country without ninja villages. If the Uchiha clan were to escape unscathed and retain 100% of their power, coupled with the three pairs of Mangekyou Sharingan in the clan, most members might prefer the latter. However, with the clan's power reduced by nearly half, such a choice seems somewhat unwise.

This could easily make their clan a "fat sheep" in the eyes of the major ninja villages!

That's right, they're easy prey. The Sharingan is known as the strongest eye technique, and no ninja village would refuse such a bloodline limit. Their greed will inevitably lead these ninja villages to keep a close eye on the Uchiha clan in the coming days. Coupled with the ever-watchful Konoha, the risk of the Uchiha clan's annihilation is only increasing.

Therefore, Fugaku, Sōgen, Genran, and the others hardly needed to consider it. After only a symbolic inquiry, they nodded in agreement with Shoji's judgment.

"Well, since no one has any objections, I think our clan should rest here for a while, and then head straight to the Land of Grass. We'll find a suitable place to settle down temporarily, and then I'll personally go to Iwagakure to have a face-to-face talk with the Third Tsuchikage!"

Seeing that his elders and companions all agreed with his choice, Jiang Si nodded slightly and then continued.

"I'll go, Jiang Si. As the head of the clan, it's my duty to go..."

"No, clan leader, it is precisely because you are the clan leader that you need to stay. The clan needs stability right now, and it's just a trip to Iwagakure. You don't need to worry. If you are really worried, then let either the Eighth Generation or the Guyuan accompany me!"

Before Fugaku could finish speaking.

Jiang Si shook his head and said.

"Yes, Fugaku, I think Shoji is right. The clan needs you to stay!"

Elder Xuanlan, who was on the left, continued speaking, picking up where Jiang Si left off.

"Just trust Shoji, Fugaku kid!"

Elder Zongxuan patted Fugaku on the shoulder and said that the two previous encounters had shown these elders Shoji's strength. It wasn't that they were 100% sure that Shoji would be fine, but when it came to choosing one person to go to Iwagakure, Shoji was clearly the most reliable.

Don't underestimate Shoji just because he's only a teenager. In the ninja world, the strong are respected, and Shoji is now fully qualified to represent the Uchiha clan.

"Shoji, it's fine for you to go. Having Yashiro accompany you is indeed the best option. But if possible, try to arrange a meeting with that Tsuchikage outside of Iwagakure. It's a two-way street. If that Tsuchikage truly has such intentions, this is one of the best ways for him to show his sincerity!"

Elder Chie looked at Shoji and spoke in a very serious tone.

"Yes, that was my original plan, Elder Chie, please rest assured!"

Even without any reason, it doesn't mean there's absolutely no chance of something going wrong.

Therefore, the necessary basic safeguards must still be in place.

Be careful.

It's not a bad thing.

"Okay, I understand. Then I'll leave everything to you. Shoji, Yashiro, and Kogahara, I'll trouble you two to accompany Shoji on this trip to Iwagakure!"

"Yes, Chieftain!"

127. Advice and Explanation

It was absolutely unacceptable to stay in the Land of Fire for too long. Not to mention, the elite ANBU who were constantly following behind were a very troublesome matter. Shoji, Fugaku, and the others were well aware of this. With the main force of the pursuit team withdrawing and the priority being to deploy defensive forces in other areas, the main purpose of the few dozen ANBU members who remained was to 'send off' their clan from the Land of Fire.

It's not that they don't want to deal with it, but that they can't. This is the current situation of Konoha Village, and the Uchiha clan is in the same predicament. It's not that they don't want revenge, but they need to prioritize the continuation of the clan, especially the nearly two thousand ordinary clan members. Even if they have no power at all, they are, frankly speaking, the key to the clan's future prosperity. The strength of one person does not necessarily indicate the strength of the clan.

Only a ninja clan that excels in both quality and quantity can be called a powerful clan. Since its formation, the Uchiha clan has developed with this goal or core principle in mind. The reason they chose to abandon Madara Uchiha, a clan leader who was considered the second strongest ninja in the world, was because they recognized the strength of Konoha Village. The clan leaders at that time intended to gain control of Konoha Village in order to make the clan even more prosperous.

Although subsequent developments were completely different from what was initially expected, even drastically different, the core principles of the clan's continuation and development remained unchanged. This is why, even with nearly two hundred adult ninja clan members dying in battle, the safety of these ordinary clan members was still ensured, not only for personal reasons but also for the clan's justice.

After finishing his conversation with Fugaku, Elder Sogen, and Elder Genran, before setting off for the Land of Earth, Shoji first took Shisui to a vacant grassy area on the southeast side of the clan's temporary habitat.

A calm and composed demeanor as a gentle breeze blows by.

"Come out, Captain Zero, I know you're nearby!"

Shoji fixed his gaze on the six o'clock position, and three jet-black tomoe instantly appeared in his originally clear black and white pupils. As they slowly rotated, the crimson Sharingan was revealed.

"Whoosh!"

In the front position.

A tall and slender figure suddenly appeared.

The familiar ANBU standard equipment, the flowing white hair, and the single three-tomoe Sharingan that appears in the pupil through the standard ANBU mask.

This clearly demonstrates that the person in question was the squad leader who once served in the Anbu—Kakashi Hatake!

This was a result that could have been predicted earlier. In Konoha, the white-haired man who gained the trust of the Third Hokage and served as the most important squad leader in the Anbu during this period was the only person who could be guessed to be Kakashi Hatake, a former Konoha genius who was only about a year older than Shoji!

"Uchiha Shoji!"

With his deep eyes and resonant voice, it's fair to say that Kakashi Hatake at this time hadn't yet recovered from the pain of his father's suicide, the subsequent deaths of his close friend Obito Uchiha, and the 'personal' killing of his teammate Rin Nohara. His entire aura and presence were shrouded in darkness.

His joining the Anbu was a decision made by the Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze, to train Kakashi Hatake in this way.

Moreover, he often kept Kakashi by his side, training him and guiding him out of his dark predicament through his own words and deeds. Unfortunately, Minato Namikaze died young, and Kakashi was subsequently plunged into the darkness of the Anbu.

However, when facing the Uchiha clan, the emotions sealed deep within his heart are still stirred to some extent.

'Uchiha Obito!'

This is one of the deepest and most unforgettable pains in Kakashi Hatake's heart. Therefore, when he sees Shoji and Shisui on the opposite side, Kakashi can't help but recall the image of his teammate, Obito Uchiha.

"Although I never expected to meet under these circumstances, it can be considered a kind of fate. The reason I called you out is nothing more than this: Captain Zero, our Uchiha clan plans to travel west across the border to the Land of Grass. This area is already within our borders. For the sake of 'friendship' between the two sides, I don't want to see the Anbu continue to follow us. We, the Uchiha clan, will acquiesce to Hiruzen Sarutobi's previous statement, but we hope that Konoha can be sensible and not tear away the last fig leaf!"

Killing these secret agents directly is certainly an option, and it wouldn't be too difficult. However, if it could save some trouble, Jiang Si would choose to restrain his emotions. His top priority is to ensure the safety of the ordinary members of his clan.

Therefore, temporary patience is necessary, but that's all. If these secret agents continue to follow him after he leaves the Land of Fire, Shoji will absolutely not agree to it; that's Shoji's bottom line.

Is this a threat?

Kakashi deliberately spoke in a rather low tone.

"No, it's just a piece of advice. I hope Captain Zero can pass it on to Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo Shimura verbatim. Let's not talk about the future for now, but at least let's leave the present matter at that!"

Their clan was ultimately one of those fleeing the mass exodus; stability was their top priority, and everything else had to take a backseat.

"I understand!"

After a brief silence, Kakashi gave Shoji a deep look, said nothing more, and then turned away with a sidestep.

"Whoosh!"

He then leaped away again, leaving the area directly, intending to immediately relay this information to the Third Hokage of the village.

Watching Kakashi Hatake's departing figure.

The commander's eyes also returned to their clear black and white color.

"Shisui, although it's highly unlikely that the other side will cause any more trouble, we still need to be wary of Shimura Danzo. What our clan needs now is a safe retreat to the Land of Grass. I'll be relying on you for the next few days while I'm gone!"

Jiang Si looked at Shisui, who seemed to be thinking about something, and said in a deep voice.

"Yes, I understand. Don't worry, Shoji."

Although he has not yet fully emerged from the previous chaos, at least Shisui now clearly knows what he should do.

In the end, it all comes down to this: his surname is Uchiha, and here are his friends, his family, and his elders.

Shisui could never be as twisted, perverted, and ruthless as Itachi Uchiha in the original work!

It could even be said that, given the vastly different circumstances in this life, Itachi Uchiha would inevitably experience a different kind of growth compared to the original story.

This was entirely predictable.