Naruto: This Uchiha is too Evil - Chapter 43
Itsuki sighed and said, “This makes me lose the desire to continue speaking.”
“Then don’t say it,” Fugaku immediately responded. “We will seriously consider Itachi’s matter.”
“And what about my opinion?” Itsuki pointed at his nose. “Fugaku Clan Leader, did I not beat you hard enough just now, for you to ignore me?”
Fugaku sneered, “We were evenly matched just now. It doesn’t prove you are stronger than me.”
Itsuki gave no face and said directly, “Evenly matched? You fought my clone for that long and you’re proud of it? Do you believe I can beat you up three times a day and add an extra one for a midnight snack?”
“You…”
Fugaku was so angry he almost lost it. This sounded as if Itsuki had him entirely figured out. I still have my trump card!
“Enough! Stop arguing!” Setsuna quickly interrupted their quarrel, simultaneously glaring at Fugaku. What are you being stubborn about? You were being suppressed in the fight.
Moreover, Uchiha Itsuki only used Water Style. What if he used Fire Style? Even if he isn’t severe, Fire Style is what he’s best at as a Uchiha. During the fight, he showed mercy, and you think it’s because he’s respectful? When did you become so naive? Although you hid your strength, Itsuki still has bandages on his face.
“Itsuki, tell us your reason for insisting on making Itachi the clan leader,” Setsuna said seriously. “Be serious. Although you usually appear to be fooling around, actually…”
He didn’t finish his sentence. You are fooling around. I’ve never seen anyone so reckless! If Itsuki weren’t so powerful, he’d have had his ashes scattered, collected, and scattered again.
Itsuki thought for a moment, opened a scroll, and took two pieces of paper, handing them to Setsuna and Fugaku.
“What’s this?”
“Ten years.”
“I’ve turned Uchiha’s development over the past ten years into data.”
Itsuki shrugged, “From this data, you can see that over ten years, Uchiha’s power and economy have been declining.”
Fugaku argued, “That’s because of the Great Shinobi War. Which clan didn’t decline in power during the Great Shinobi War?”
Itsuki sneered, “Do I need to summarize the data of other clans for you?”
Setsuna stopped Fugaku from speaking and looked at Itsuki, speaking seriously, “The sacrifices of other shinobi clans are certainly less than Uchiha’s. This is also an unavoidable matter, Itsuki. The Uchiha are being targeted, and you are aware of this.”
“Look at that!” Itsuki spread his hands helplessly. “You’re making excuses again.”
“Is that a reason?”
“If that’s a reason, and we get targeted for a few more decades, will the Uchiha be wiped out?”
“Men shouldn’t make excuses for their incompetence.”
“We must be… great!”
Fugaku and Setsuna ignored Itsuki, not wanting to ponder the content of his words deeply, and just stared silently at the papers before them.
The continuously declining curve deeply stung them. As Itsuki said, people in the village had been targeting the Uchiha all along, and they never stopped. Was the Uchiha going to be wiped out like this?
Fugaku, especially, looked grim. This data was like a slap in the face. He was the clan leader! Others could shirk responsibility, but he couldn’t.
“Don’t pin your hopes on an armed coup. Even if given another ten years, you won’t succeed,” Itsuki tapped the table. “Huh? Why are you looking at me like that? Are you surprised that I know too?”
Fugaku coldly replied, “Shouldn’t we be surprised?”
Itsuki looked more puzzled. “Weren’t you using loudspeakers to announce it everywhere? How could I not know?”
“Who used loudspeakers to announce it!”
Setsuna laughed in anger. Do you take us for fools? Would we announce a rebellion with loudspeakers?
Itsuki was baffled, “A lot of people know, including the Third Hokage. When I found out, the news had already passed through several hands. You…”
His gaze carried a hint of pity. So naive!
Both of them took a deep breath.
Setsuna said coldly, “We are temporarily not considering an armed coup. In this, you, Itsuki, have played a part.”
There was heavy sarcasm in his tone. Due to Itsuki’s recent antics, many eyes had focused on the Uchiha. Who would dare to act rashly now?
“Hehe, I did it on purpose.”
“You… why?” Setsuna glared at Itsuki. “Are you against it?”
“At least for now, yes,” Itsuki replied with a grin. “I have my plans. If you start a rebellion now, it will put me in a passive position. So, I can only push your plans back.”
“You have a plan?” Fugaku asked nonchalantly. “Can you tell us?”
Itsuki’s great strength, along with his many subordinates, meant his current influence could not be ignored.
“Of course… not!” Itsuki looked at Fugaku as if he were an idiot. “Do I look stupid to you?”
“Then what does this have to do with Itachi?” Fugaku gritted his teeth. “Can Itachi’s ascension change all this?”
“Consider it an experiment,” Itsuki said casually. “Both Itachi and Shisui are strong and have room for growth. I don’t want them to go to the other side.”
“Moreover,” Itsuki continued, “The Third Hokage keeps talking nonsense, and I’m tired of it. So let’s just help Itachi. I want to see if, by following their wishes, the village will still target the Uchiha.”
“Zongyi once thought the same,” Setsuna said coldly. “In the end, he fell from grace.”
“Don’t be so rigid!” Itsuki was exasperated. “Why can’t you do both? On one hand, comply with the other side and place the Uchiha in a position of righteousness. On the other hand, quietly prepare for an armed coup.”
The two fell silent, pondering its feasibility. They were also worried about potential traps. They needed to trust Itsuki fully.
Fugaku hesitated, “Itsuki, there are many things you don’t understand. Itachi is my son, so as the clan leader, I need to consider other Jonin…”
“Hold an Uchiha Jonin meeting!” Itsuki suggested directly. “There are just over thirty Jonin in the clan. With the seven under me and you two, I’d like to see who dares to oppose.”
They were speechless. Unknowingly, you are playing a dominant role!
“Still hesitating?” Itsuki waved his hand. “Fine, I’ll put it another way. How much is a vice clan leader’s position worth to you?”
“What?”
They were momentarily stunned.
Price?
What do you think this is?
If there were a position of vice clan leader, it would signify the second-in-command of the Uchiha. Do you think it can be measured in money?
This is an insult!
Just as they were about to get angry, Itsuki spoke first.
“How about a million explosive tags? Is that enough?”
The two, who were about to rage, suddenly quieted down.
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