The Uchiha Clan's Sun

The human experimentation incident greatly affected the Senju clan and became one of the reasons for their demise. Therefore, many Uchiha believe that if Uchiha Setsuna hadn't caused such a disturbance, the Uchiha clan would probably have suffered heavy losses as well!

Therefore, Uchiha Setsuna gained great prestige within the Uchiha clan because of this incident, and after being released from prison and returning to the clan, he became the elder of the Uchiha clan!

Seeing that Fugaku and Ya remained silent, Setsuna became even more agitated and roared, "Back then, all the other ninja clans, even the Senju clan, stood by and watched my actions with indifference. Tobirama Senju's power was extremely weak!"

"If it weren't for your cowardice, hiding in your clan's territory like cowards, our coup wouldn't have been stopped by the mere Dark Guard!"

"But don't forget, you didn't object when I wanted to make a scene!"

"Now you can scold me and blame me for dragging the family down?"

"You think you're so great, so high and mighty!"

"Do you even know what kind of bullying I suffered in Konoha Prison?!"

Uchiha Setsuna ripped off his clothes, revealing the dense, hideous scars on his body and his somewhat deformed right foot!

"Many of the prisoners in Konoha Prison were sent there by the Konoha Police Department!"

"Here, here, here..."

"After I went in, they retaliated against me every day and every night!"

"More than ten years, a full ten years!"

"My foundation as a ninja has long been destroyed!"

"I'm a cripple!"

"What kind of wretched places are those prisons and this village! What wretched places! What wretched places!"

"From the day I came out, I told myself that I would never be humiliated like that again!"

"I'm going to lead my family step by step, step by step, to the very top!"

"I want the Uchiha to become the greatest in Konoha!"

Chapter 110 When people are too persistent, their hearts are blinded and ignorant!

It is said that one should not advise others to be kind if one has not experienced their suffering.

Both Fugaku and Yasushi Uchiha fell silent after seeing Setsuna Uchiha's body covered in scars.

They only knew that Uchiha Setsuna had been imprisoned in Konoha Prison for more than ten years, but they knew nothing about what Uchiha Setsuna had experienced during his imprisonment.

However, upon closer reflection, everything that Uchiha Setsuna experienced seems quite normal.

At that time, Konoha had only been founded for a short time, and the village was a mixed bag of good and bad people. Those who were imprisoned in Konoha's prison were either spies from other villages or vicious criminals.

As a ninja, Uchiha Setsuna's chakra would definitely have been sealed before he was imprisoned in Konoha Prison.

Is a ninja whose chakra has been sealed still considered a ninja?

Aside from those ninjas who are proficient in taijutsu, most ninjas, after losing their chakra, are probably not much stronger than ordinary people!

Under these circumstances, it's easy to imagine what Uchiha Setsuna would experience if he were imprisoned among a group of prisoners who had a grudge against the Uchiha!

Uchiha Ya sighed softly and said earnestly, "Setsuna, if we could compete, I certainly wouldn't stop the clan from fighting for it. But look at the situation in Konoha right now."

"There isn't a single position for the Uchiha clan in any of the powerful departments in the village!"

"Even if you kill Hiruzen Sarutobi under these circumstances, what difference will it make? The rest of the village won't accept the Uchiha as Hokage!"

"Of course I know!" Uchiha Setsuna zipped up his shirt and said coldly, "Since the founding of Konoha, the power of my Uchiha clan has always been confined to the Konoha Police Department. The other departments in the village simply cannot tolerate the existence of my Uchiha clan!"

"This rumor has completely ruined the reputation of the Uchiha clan. Even if the coup succeeds, it will only benefit others!"

"But I still want a coup!"

"The coup was nothing more than an act of revenge to kill Hiruzen Sarutobi and his buddies!"

"Then we'll take the opportunity to break away from Konoha and start anew, creating a new Konoha!"

"We were able to establish Konoha together with the Senju clan back then, so naturally we can establish a new Konoha now!"

Uchiha Setsuna's tone was both frantic and resolute, clearly indicating that he had become obsessed and would no longer listen to any advice.

Helpless, Uchiha Ya could only look to Uchiha Fugaku for help, hoping that Fugaku could say something.

Meanwhile, Fugaku Uchiha was extremely anxious and somewhat at a loss.

Uchiha Setsuna's idea was completely beyond their expectations, and if it were allowed to continue, it might affect their plans!

"When people are too attached, their hearts become blind and ignorant!"

"It's good that you want your family to stand at the top, but your obsession has affected your judgment, and you will only lead your family astray!"

Suddenly, a clear, cold voice rang out, and a figure appeared in the living room.

"Uchiha Jin?!"

Uchiha Setsuna and Uchiha Ya were both taken aback, looking at Uchiha Jin who had suddenly appeared with some confusion.

Fugaku Uchiha secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and his uneasy emotions calmed down.

Uchiha Jin walked to Uchiha Fugaku's side, bowed to Uchiha Setsuna and Uchiha Ya, and said, "Elder, Second Elder, how have you been?"

"It has indeed been a long time. I never imagined that the little kid from back then would have made such a name for himself!"

Uchiha Ya managed a weak smile at Uchiha Jin.

Normally, he would definitely say a few more words to get closer to Uchiha Jin, but with Uchiha Setsuna's matter in front of him, he really wasn't in the mood for that.

"Jin, you've come at the right time. What's your opinion on this matter?"

Uchiha Setsuna, however, had no such reservations and directly wanted Uchiha Jin to take sides.

When Uchiha Jin first rose to fame, Uchiha Setsuna tried to win him over, but Uchiha Jin made it clear that he was Uchiha Fugaku's man and would only obey Uchiha Fugaku's orders.

Uchiha Shisui, who shone brightly on the battlefield of Kirigakure, shared the same attitude, which is why Uchiha Setsuna wanted to force Uchiha Fugaku to make a statement at the clan meeting!

Once we defeat Uchiha Fugaku, it means we will have both Uchiha Jin and Uchiha Shisui as powerful forces!

Of course, this is only what's on the surface!

Faced with Uchiha Setsuna's question, Uchiha Jin simply shook his head and said, "Elder, you said you want to start a new Konoha from scratch, so where do you intend to start a new Konoha?"

"The reason why the Uchiha clan was able to establish Konoha with the Senju clan was because there were no villages in the ninja world at that time!"

"Now that the five great nations of the ninja world have all established their own villages, where else can you go to establish a new Konoha?"

"Or are you planning to establish villages in those small countries?"

"But you know the situation of small ninja villages like Amegakure, Kusagakure, and Yugakure. What can they do besides be exploited by major powers?"

"If my Uchiha clan were to simply establish itself in any small country, do you believe that it wouldn't be long before the Uchiha clan would be completely scattered and become commodities that major powers would scramble to acquire?"

Upon hearing this, Uchiha Setsuna's face turned pale and then red, becoming extremely ugly.

Uchiha Ya also seized the opportunity to speak up, saying, "Setsuna, what Jin said makes sense. This is no longer the Warring States period. If the Uchiha lose the protection of the village, they will not be able to survive in the ninja world!"

A glint of light flashed in Uchiha Setsuna's eyes as he said, "So what! Knowing that you're being oppressed in this village and still stubbornly refusing to leave, I'm not that despicable!"

"I'd rather die a glorious death than live a life of shame!"

Uchiha Ya's face turned ashen upon hearing this, and he said, "Your death would be in vain, but you should consider the sake of the entire clan!"

Uchiha Setsuna sneered, "If the Uchiha had any backbone left, they would understand my choice! If the Uchiha want to live on, then they don't deserve to be called Uchiha anymore!"

"Why should I care about the lives of those who aren't Uchiha?"

"You're insane!" Uchiha Ya looked at Uchiha Setsuna with utter disbelief and said, "You really are insane!"

Uchiha Jin also shook his head inwardly, thinking to himself that these old fogies were obsessed to the bone and could not be swayed by words!

Seeing this, Uchiha Jin didn't want to waste any more time and said, "Right now, you're all sticking to your own opinions, and no one can convince anyone else. Why don't we hold a clan meeting and gather all the Uchiha clan ninjas together to hear everyone's opinions?"

Uchiha Setsuna and Uchiha Ya exchanged a glance, both quite interested in Uchiha Jin's suggestion.

Knowing that he couldn't reason with Uchiha Setsuna, he figured he might as well save his energy to persuade more of the younger Uchiha members, so he nodded and said, "I have no objection!"

Uchiha Setsuna, who also wanted to gain more power to join him, nodded and said, "I have no objection either!"

Seeing this, Uchiha Jin made the final decision: "Then it's decided! Clan Chief Fugaku has already decided to hold a memorial ceremony for the clansmen who sacrificed their lives on the battlefield in three days. So let's hold the clan meeting in three days!"

Chapter 111 Let the bullets fly for a while!

"Three days? Jin, isn't three days too slow? There's a risk of things changing!"

After agreeing with Uchiha Setsuna and Uchiha Ya to resolve all disputes at the clan meeting, Uchiha Jin and Uchiha Fugaku returned home.

As soon as they entered, Fugaku Uchiha pulled Jin Uchiha into the study and eagerly began to ask questions.

In Fugaku Uchiha's view, this matter should be handled sooner rather than later, especially after learning about Setsuna Uchiha's thoughts. Fugaku Uchiha was genuinely worried that Setsuna Uchiha might do something irreversible in a moment of impulsiveness.

Uchiha Jin shook his head and explained, "Three days is already considered fast. I've asked Shisui to prepare a backup plan, but it will still take at least three days!"

"I also need some time to prepare my other backup plan!"

"Furthermore, the situation in the Uchiha clan and the village is not chaotic enough yet; it needs some time to develop!"

"So don't be too hasty, let the dust settle!"

Don't be fooled by the fact that the Uchiha clan members in the Uchiha territory are all indignant right now; they're just grumbling, and their anger hasn't been fully ignited yet!

What Uchiha Jin wanted was to resolve all the conflicts between the Uchiha and the village once and for all. If he couldn't vent all the resentment in his heart, then it would be meaningless.

Therefore, in Uchiha Jin's view, the current conflict between the Uchiha clan and the village is far from over!

We should wait until the relationship between the Uchiha clan and the village reaches a point of extreme tension before taking any action!

"Two backup plans?" Fugaku Uchiha was taken aback upon hearing this, and asked in surprise, "What backup plans? I didn't know that."

Uchiha Jin smiled and said, "It was just a spur-of-the-moment idea. You'll find out the details in three days!"

Fugaku Uchiha frowned at Jin Uchiha's cryptic remarks, but didn't press the matter. Instead, he said, "But when I went to the Hokage Building today, Hiruzen Sarutobi said he would quell the rumors in the village."

"They want to use the news of the ninjas returning from the front lines to create momentum."

"The rumors about the Uchiha in the village should have decreased a lot by now, so it may be difficult for you to let the rumors continue to spread."

"Ninjas on the front lines?" Uchiha Jin was taken aback upon hearing this, and asked with great interest, "Did Hiruzen Sarutobi specify who he was?"

"Minato Namikaze!" A glint flashed in Fugaku Uchiha's eyes as he said, "While expressing goodwill, he probably also wanted to use this information to intimidate us! To prevent us from making any rash moves!"

"Anyway, the Second Elder has already been shocked by this news, otherwise he wouldn't be in such a hurry!"

After pondering for a moment, Uchiha Jin smiled and said, "Sarutobi Hiruzen made a foolish move. He probably never expected that Minato was one of our own!"

"That's fine. Let's make him step down early this time and let Minato become the Fourth Hokage!"

"Isn't he trying to promote Minato? Fine, let's give them a hand too!"

"Clan leader, later send someone to sort out all the stains on Hiruzen Sarutobi's record since he took office, especially his decision-making mistakes in this war and the specific content of his negotiations with Sunagakure, Iwagakure, and Kumogakure."

Upon hearing this, Fugaku Uchiha pondered for a moment and quickly understood Jin Uchiha's intention. He asked in surprise, "Are you trying to elevate Minato Namikaze while belittling Hiruzen Sarutobi?"

"But while doing this would have some impact on Hiruzen Sarutobi, it would also make Hiruzen Sarutobi harbor resentment towards Minato Namikaze, thus affecting Minato Namikaze's rise to power, right?"

In Fugaku Uchiha's view, Jin Uchiha's move could indeed raise Minato Namikaze's prestige in the village, but if this small benefit changed Minato Namikaze's image in Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes, it would definitely be a loss!

To become Hokage, one does need a certain level of prestige, but even more important is the approval of Hiruzen Sarutobi!

Hiruzen Sarutobi has been cultivating Konoha for decades. If he doesn't let go, no one can guarantee that they can successfully become Hokage!

Uchiha Jin's eyes flickered for a moment, and he said, "What if we told Hiruzen Sarutobi and the others that it was our Uchiha who released this information?"

Upon hearing this, Fugaku Uchiha frowned, instinctively wanting to retort.

Hiruzen Sarutobi's tolerance for the Uchiha clan is nearing its limit. If the Uchiha cross his line again, he might just do something desperate!

But before Fugaku Uchiha could voice his doubts, Jin Uchiha spoke up first, explaining, "I'll have the Elder's people spread this information. You can then go to Hiruzen Sarutobi and subtly reveal some of the Elder's thoughts, while also expressing your disapproval of the Elder!"

"Since Hiruzen Sarutobi believes that the Elder was responsible for what happened before, why not just use the Elder as a target to draw attention to him!"

"At that time, the First Elder will definitely be someone who dies in Hiruzen Sarutobi's mind, so no matter what outrageous things the First Elder does, his tolerance for other Uchiha will not exceed the limit!"

"Then you should express your determination to him, saying that you will definitely resolve the problem of the First Elder's faction at the clan meeting in three days. Given Hiruzen Sarutobi's personality, he will probably tolerate it no matter how angry he is!"

"In this way, he will only focus his attention on us Uchiha, thinking that the Grand Elder is trying to sow discord between him and Minato and cause chaos in the village, so he will not harbor any disloyalty towards Minato!"

"The fact that Hiruzen Sarutobi is targeting the Grand Elder will naturally make the clansmen even more dissatisfied. After all, we are all one family, and the clansmen don't care who Hiruzen Sarutobi is specifically targeting in the clan!"

After thinking about it carefully for a moment, Fugaku Uchiha relaxed. If he followed Uchiha Jin's idea, there was indeed a lot of room for maneuver!