Warlock Invasion of Naruto.

As for Konoha, having Uchiha Issei as an incarnation is more than enough.

Bai Yu controlled Uchiha Issei, leaving the conference room and walking outside.

Just as he had predicted, with Minato Namikaze falling into a coma, Hiruzen Sarutobi seized the opportunity to regain his position. In particular, since he only symbolically punished Danzo, the higher-ups' strategy towards the Uchiha clan would certainly not change much.

Without Minato Namikaze mediating, the Uchiha clan, this powder keg, would have exploded sooner or later, even if Hakuba himself didn't ignite it.

"Yi Cheng"

Fugaku Uchiha quickly caught up with Shiraha as he came down the stairs.

"Lord Fugaku, is there something you need?" Bai Yu stopped in his tracks.

Looking at the bustling stairwell, Fugaku Uchiha pointed to the vibrant street outside the window and asked, "Shall we take a walk together?"

"Okay, sure." Bai Yu nodded.

Fugaku Uchiha felt a sense of relief.

Because he felt he could try to win it over.

Issei (Baiyu) displayed Kage-level strength in this battle, and he is currently only at the three-tomoe Sharingan stage. Even if he cannot awaken the Mangekyou Sharingan, he is still one of the top experts in the Uchiha clan.

Fugaku Uchiha was quite familiar with every Jonin in his clan who had awakened their Sharingan. Looking at Bai Yu's resume, it only took him a few short years to go from a Chunin who had awakened a single tomoe to a Kage-level shinobi who had awakened three tomoe.

Although many Uchiha ninjas experience a surge in strength after awakening their Sharingan.

However, such a massive increase in strength as Issei (Baiyu) is rare even within the entire Uchiha clan.

Madara Uchiha, who was once known as one of the two great heroes of the Warring States period along with the First Hokage, was also like this. Before awakening the Sharingan, his strength was average. After awakening the Sharingan, his strength increased dramatically. After awakening the Mangekyou Sharingan, he went from being roughly at the level of an elite Jonin to being at the level of a top Kage. As for awakening the Eternal Eye later, his strength was beyond the comprehension of ordinary people.

In the clan today, Issei (Shiraha) and Shisui both give Fugaku this feeling.

Although Shisui is only 11 years old, while Issei is already in his twenties, nothing is certain.

In particular, Issei was neutral within the clan, or rather, Issei was not particularly prominent among the Uchiha Jonin.

Upon careful recollection, Fugaku Uchiha realized that he hadn't even known that Issei had awakened the three-tomoe Sharingan before this incident.

Deeply thoughtful!

This is Fugaku Uchiha's current view of Issei (Shiraha): he seems harmless, but he actually has a lot on his mind.

"Issei, don't worry. The Golden Rope is your spoils of war. Although the Third Hokage said it belonged to the Uchiha clan, this Six Paths Ninja Tool is yours personally. I can guarantee that no one will ask you for it."

After passing through the bustling streets, the two returned to the Uchiha clan's territory, and Fugaku spoke first.

"I'm relieved to hear that, Lord Fugaku." Bai Yu showed a hint of gratitude at the right moment.

"However, as the higher-ups said, if the village encounters another war or a powerful enemy, using the Six Paths Tools will consume a large amount of chakra, and then..."

Fugaku Uchiha pressed his advantage and continued.

Bai Yu frowned slightly and nodded, saying, "If it really comes to a critical moment and my chakra is unable to unleash the true power of the Hōkin Rope, I would be willing to lend this ninja tool to someone else."

"I'm relieved to hear you say that." Fugaku Uchiha's expression relaxed, and he smiled. Judging from the current conversation, Issei (Bai Yu) is quite reasonable. We must win over such a person, at least we can't let him join the radical side, otherwise, with his strength, he will cause big trouble sooner or later.

"Issei, the Fourth Hokage is currently in a coma, and the situation is somewhat unfavorable for us. I wonder what you think of the arrangements made by the higher-ups and their attitude towards the Uchiha? I'd like to know your opinion."

Fugaku Uchiha said seriously, "After the test is over, let's get down to business."

"High-ups?" Bai Yu's expression darkened slightly, and he hesitated before shaking his head and saying, "High-ups can't be trusted!"

"Why are you so sure?" Fugaku Uchiha's heart sank. If Issei's attitude were somewhat wavering, or if he continued to remain neutral, that would be fine, but his current attitude was too resolute.

"Before the Fourth Hokage fell into a coma, the conflict between the Uchiha and the village had actually eased considerably. If the Fourth Hokage hadn't been unable to hold real power, he would have been able to resolve the conflict sooner or later. Now that the Third Hokage has returned to power, the former high-ranking officials will naturally continue the old policies. The so-called changes are just delaying the inevitable."

Bai Yu explained.

Upon hearing this, Fugaku Uchiha fell silent.

He knew that what Yicheng said was basically correct, but he still had hope for the higher-ups. After all, they were comrades from the same village. Would the higher-ups really keep pressing them?

Not necessarily.

Through this conversation, Fugaku Uchiha realized that it was unlikely he could win over Issei.

Seeing that Uchiha Fugaku remained silent, Bai Yu continued, "Lord Fugaku, even if you still have hope for the higher-ups, you should understand one thing."

That means the current higher-ups absolutely cannot show the same sincerity as the Fourth Generation Lord.

Even though many policies proposed by the previous four generations of elders had some reservations among the clansmen, it was only through your efforts that you persuaded them to accept them.

As long as the concessions made by the higher-ups are not as good as the conditions offered by the fourth generation of leaders during their tenure, the conflict will intensify further.

This is inevitable!

"That's just your guess. As long as the Uchiha make concessions and show enough sincerity, I believe the Third Hokage and other high-ranking members will, like the Fourth Hokage, truly show their sincerity in resolving the issue."

Fugaku Uchiha was trying to persuade Issei, but at the same time he was also reaffirming his own beliefs. He was not going to be persuaded by Issei's few words.

"Lord Fugaku, you are far too naive!" Bai Yu shook his head and laughed: "Please forgive my bluntness, but the conflict between the Uchiha clan and the village is essentially a conflict with the current leadership! The current Konoha leadership continues the policies of the Second Hokage's era and is very wary of the Uchiha clan."

At least the Second Hokage treated us as comrades from the same village, but the current Konoha leadership only wants the Uchiha to contribute in wars and missions, but they don't want to give us the same treatment and will never meet our political demands.

It is precisely because of the targeting by higher-ups that the ninja clans and Jonin who belong to the same faction as the higher-ups are wary of the Uchiha clan.

“The Third Hokage and the others actually…” Fugaku Uchiha wanted to defend the Third Hokage, but then he realized that what Issei said seemed to be true.

The Uchiha clan faced far more severe suppression during the Third Hokage's era than during the Second Hokage's era.

Most importantly, the symbolic punishment that the Third Hokage gave to Danzo indirectly demonstrated his attitude.

"Many clansmen are indeed a bit arrogant and difficult to get along with, but does the Uchiha clan have a bad reputation among commoners? On the contrary, the villagers respect the Uchiha."

It was the attitude of the higher-ups towards the Uchiha clan that guided public opinion, which put the Uchiha clan in the eye of the storm.

How did the radical faction within the clan grow stronger step by step? Wasn't it because the deliberate suppression and harassment from higher-ups completely eroded their patience and hope?

Bai Yu's words caused Fugaku Uchiha's face to darken. These words were like a knife to the heart, fundamentally negating his attitude and strategy towards the higher-ups.

“But…” Fugaku Uchiha opened his mouth.

"The clansmen will not appreciate how much effort you, as the clan leader, have made for the clan. They will only think that you, as the clan leader, are weak and incompetent! Similarly, they will not care whether the Third Hokage is a hero, whether he led us to victory in the war, or whether the Third Hokage had any difficulties."

What we want is results! The results speak for themselves. The higher-ups have talked nonsense to us time and time again, but the Uchiha's situation is becoming more and more difficult.

No matter how many battles we achieve, or how many of our clansmen we sacrifice, we, the strongest clan in Konoha, will always only be granted the mediocre authority of the Konoha Police Force.

"Sigh..." Fugaku Uchiha sighed. Issei's words struck a chord with him. The radicals had indeed criticized him a lot, and he always felt misunderstood. But he had indeed made a lot of efforts, but they had all been fruitless. Perhaps they were just wasting their time or pretending to work hard.

Without the Fourth Hokage, the Uchiha clan's hopes of peacefully resolving their conflicts seem even slimmer.

"We Uchiha do have problems, but the biggest problem is that our Uchiha clan doesn't have a Hokage. At the very least, we need a Hokage who is fair and truly wants to solve the problems."

The Fourth Hokage was that kind of person, but the Third Hokage had already proven himself through his actions over the years. Compared to the Uchiha, he definitely trusted Danzo more.

As for how Danzo treated the Uchiha clan, I don't need to spell it out again, do I, clan leader?

If the Third Hokage had the magnanimity of the Second Hokage, and had taken in a few disciples from the Uchiha clan, our people would have had a real chance to participate in the village's high-level decision-making.

Even with hope, the radicals today are less than half the number.

They won't even give us hope, yet they're talking to us about reconciliation. Don't you find that ridiculous?

Bai Yu continued.

In fact, he didn't need to do anything deliberately. If the Third Hokage and the higher-ups really had the courage and determination to resolve the conflict with the Uchiha, then he didn't plan to interfere.

But the truth is, do they really have the courage?

"Issei, after all you've said, what exactly do you want to achieve? This situation has persisted for decades, and we can only face reality. If we don't engage in dialogue and negotiation, can we resort to force? Or do you already have a better solution?" Fugaku Uchiha's resolve wavered. Although he wasn't completely convinced, he couldn't wait to find out if Issei had a solution.

"If the problem is so difficult to solve, why not deal with the people who created it?"

Bai Yu countered with a question.

"Finish off the person who created this problem? What do you mean?!" Fugaku Uchiha was stunned.

"If the Third Hokage and the current leadership are not sincere in resolving the issue, then let's change the Hokage. The appearance of the Fourth Hokage has already proven everything. The problem lies with the Hokage, not with us Uchiha."

"Elect a fair Fifth Hokage, or rather, Lord Fugaku, you yourself should compete for the Fifth Hokage position; perhaps the problem will be solved immediately!"

Bai Yu said solemnly.

Fugaku Uchiha stared wide-eyed, his face filled with disbelief.

"As the Hokage, I can be wary of the Uchiha, but I must actually solve the problem instead of procrastinating. So the current Hokage is incompetent!"

As the clan leader, you should actively express the Uchiha's stance, rather than compromising with the higher-ups while suppressing the demands of your clan members.

If you don't want to be Hokage, you can let me do it.

If you think you're not good enough to be a clan leader, then let me be the clan leader!

Bai Yu said in a serious tone.

"You...you're insane?" Fugaku Uchiha finally realized that the biggest radical in the entire Uchiha clan was actually Issei in front of him.

"Who goes there?!"

Suddenly, Bai Yu looked toward the street corner.

At this moment, a handsome young man with a small katana on his back, a round nose, and big, bright eyes walked out. It was Uchiha Shisui.

Zhi Shui said apologetically, "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to eavesdrop on your conversation. I just returned to my clan's territory and was just passing by."

"Did you hear what we said?" Bai Yu asked in return.

"Yes."

Zhi Shui answered truthfully.

"Then do you think what I said is correct?" Bai Yu then asked.

"I...I don't know. I think what you said makes sense, but something feels off. I..." Shisui hesitated.

Shisui's answer made Fugaku Uchiha's face darken. If Shisui was turned into a radical by Issei, then the Uchiha clan would be doomed!

"If you have any questions, feel free to come to me," Bai Yu said with a smile, then bowed slightly to Uchiha Fugaku: "Lord Fugaku, please excuse me, our conversation ends here."

After saying that, Bai Yu turned and left without hesitation.

Leaving behind a solemn-looking Fugaku Uchiha, the radical faction has gained another member, and it's a Kage-level powerhouse like Issei. This is terrible!

Shisui's gaze was completely captivated.

He was very curious!