Konoha: Starting with Kisara, I've conquered the Naruto world.

Chapter 167 The Uchiha's Mangekyou Sharingan

Chapter 167 The Uchiha's Mangekyou Sharingan

These elderly people, who have weathered many storms, already possess keen insight.

Wasn't the Hokage's purpose in summoning the captains and vice-captains of the Anbu to attend precisely to use this power to put pressure on them?

Although distrust of the Uchiha clan still lingered in their hearts, the name Uchiha Kagami and their expectations for his grandson ultimately led them to make concessions.

This courtesy was for their deceased colleague.

Of course, all of this is predicated on the fact that Uchiha Kagami's grandson, the young man named Shisui, can truly take over the family's power.

They trust Uchiha Kagami, not the current clan leader!

At this moment, the two advisors' gazes, seemingly reassessing the situation, turned to Yuan Tuoye.

How could this young man be so familiar with their past? How could he so accurately touch upon the chords of Uchiha Kagami's heart?

How could one have achieved this without thorough investigation and a deep understanding of both oneself and the enemy?

It seems that our previous understanding of this intelligence chief was a gross underestimation.

Takuno Minamoto's presence seemed low-key, and at one point people even thought that he was just relying on the favor of the Fourth Hokage.

But after this battle, his unassuming yet accurate insight and intelligence control have made the two advisors completely abandon their contempt for him.

He is indeed the right person to sit in this position, and he is far more dangerous than they imagine.

"Also, Captain-Commander." Minato Namikaze's voice pulled everyone back to reality.

"Yes." Yuan Tuoye immediately composed himself and answered respectfully.

"Later, I will personally inform the Uchiha clan head, Fugaku, and ask him to fully cooperate with you in conducting a comprehensive review of the situation within the Uchiha clan."

Minato Namikaze's tone became serious and profound: "Any potential threat to the stability of the village must be nipped in the bud and completely eradicated. This is an extremely important task."

He commanded in a deep voice.

"Yes—" Yuan Tuoye sighed silently to himself.

This task sounds simple, but it actually involves a great deal of complexity. To conduct such an investigation within the sensitive and complex Uchiha clan is tantamount to walking on a knife's edge, and the difficulty is unimaginable.

"Of course, I know it won't be easy," Minato Namikaze clearly understood Takuno Minamoto's concerns, a gentle yet firm smile appearing on his face as he turned his gaze to the other side, "The vice-captain will do his utmost to assist you."

"Yes, Lord Hokage!" Kakashi Hatake immediately stood up straight, his tone filled with unprecedented seriousness and determination.

At the same time, the admiration in his eyes as he looked at Yuan Tuoye was almost overflowing.

Yuan Tuoye's reasoned argument with the two advisors and elders successfully guided the direction of the meeting, and his wisdom and courage deeply impressed this young elite member of the Dark Guard.

A meeting unexpectedly brought Yuan Tuoye a young fan.

"Well then, Hokage-sama, we'll take our leave now." Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu stood up and said with complicated expressions, "We hope that your vision will ultimately bring lasting peace to the village."

Their words still carried the inherent doubts about the Uchiha clan, but their bottom-line desire for the stability of the village was also clearly expressed at this moment.

Compared to the hatred for the Uchiha, the peace of the village is ultimately more important.

"Please take care, advisors." Minato Namikaze nodded in farewell, watching the two highly experienced elders leave the conference room.

The heavy doors to the Hokage's office closed quietly behind the two advisors, and the room fell into a brief silence.

Minato Namikaze's tense shoulders relaxed almost imperceptibly. He turned to Takuno Minamoto beside him, his face no longer showing the solemnity and restraint he displayed when facing an advisor, but rather a genuine smile of relief.

"Senior, we really owe you a lot this time."

The young Fourth Hokage's original expectations were far from being met with such a smooth process.

Even with the assistance of his experienced senior, Takuno Minamoto, and his beloved student, Kakashi Hatake, he knew that the stubbornness and persistence of his two advisors, Homura Mitokado and Koharu Utatane, were not easy to deal with.

However, Gen Takuno's performance far exceeded his expectations.

When the advisors used the excuse of "following the research of the Second Hokage" to try to block all possibilities of change for the Uchiha clan.

Gen Takuno almost immediately turned the tables on him, calmly bringing up the older and more symbolic "Inclusive Vision of the First Hokage when he founded Konoha".

Then, Gen Takuno cleverly awakened their long-dormant memories of the deceased Uchiha Kagami.

This recollection of a mutual friend and former comrade-in-arms was like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, instantly creating ripples of "old feelings" in the hearts of the two elderly people.

Time is merciless, and the older people get, the more easily they become attached to the past.

Perhaps when Uchiha Kagami was alive, the bond between them wasn't deep enough to shake their stubborn stance.

But at this moment, the dual aura of "memory" and "victim," especially when considering the heroic end of Senior Kagami who sacrificed himself for the village, amplifies the emotional power contained within several times over.

Adding weight to their position is the unavoidable guilt stemming from their own past mistakes. Danzo Shimura's despicable act of stealing Kagami's Sharingan for his own use remains a heavy burden of remorse on their hearts.

It was precisely this complex and weighty interplay of factors that finally broke through the consultants' stubbornness and barely secured a tacit agreement to maintain the status quo.

Minato Namikaze knew very well that if he rashly raised the core issue of allowing the Uchiha clan to participate in the Hokage election right now, then the sentiment that Genji Takuno had painstakingly built up and maintained with the help of Uchiha Kagami would immediately vanish, and might even escalate the conflict.

He gently shook his head, dispelling the overly radical thoughts from his mind.

He never expected that the Uchiha clan could gain the right to be elected Hokage in the short term.

The advisors' concerns were indeed valid; a deep distrust and potential instability existed between the Uchiha clan and the village.

Moving too fast before resolving these fundamental contradictions could be counterproductive.

The direction proposed by Gen Takuno during his confrontation with the advisors—namely, addressing the amplification of negative emotions commonly experienced by Uchiha clan members during the awakening of their Sharingan through in-depth research—seems particularly crucial and feasible.

A determined light shone in Minato Namikaze's eyes. While the Second Hokage was undoubtedly an unparalleled genius in the field of ninjutsu development, as his successors, they were not without the possibility of forging a new path in areas that their predecessor had not fully conquered.

"These are all my duties." Yuan Tuoye nodded slightly, but his expression did not relax because of the temporary victory.

"However, Hokage-sama, to be fair, while the two advisors' views may seem extreme, they are not entirely without merit. Their concerns stem from their worries about the safety of the village, and this is something to be wary of."

Minato Namikaze wholeheartedly agreed, his expression turning solemn again: "What you say is absolutely right, senior. I understand the weight of it."

Rest assured, I will exercise the utmost caution and strive to maintain and improve relations between the village and the Uchiha clan, seeking breakthroughs while maintaining stability.

Kakashi Hatake, who had been silently observing, was now filled with an indescribable sense of confusion.

He was driven by a sense of obligation and guilt towards his old friend Obito Uchiha, and wanted to do everything he could to secure the rights of the Uchiha clan.

However, the intense clash between Yuan Tuoye and the advisor over history, emotions, interests, and policies allowed him to see the deep-seated and complex problems within the Uchiha clan more clearly than ever before.

This was like a bucket of cold water poured over him, putting him in a dilemma: would continuing to speak out for the Uchiha clan only fuel some kind of instability?

Will my good intentions really lead to the right thing?

His gaze involuntarily drifted toward his teacher, Minato Namikaze.

Seeing the gentle yet firm expression on his teacher's face, Kakashi Hatake's tense nerves finally relaxed a little.

The teacher clearly adopted a rational and inclusive "soft" strategy, aiming to resolve the conflict rather than escalate the confrontation.

This spared him the painful choice of whether or not to stand on the side of his deceased friend's clan if the village and the Uchiha clan really became irreconcilable enemies, or to follow his teacher.

"Teacher," Kakashi suppressed the turmoil in his heart and volunteered, his voice low and clear, "I'll arrange manpower right now to strengthen monitoring and information gathering in all areas of the village. We must ensure that those potential points of friction do not escalate into incidents."

This is the most practical support he can offer.

"Yes, thank you for your hard work, Kakashi." Minato Namikaze looked at his most outstanding student, who also carried the most pain, his eyes filled with warm concern. "The mission is important, but remember to take care of yourself and make sure you get plenty of rest."

Kakashi Hatake nodded silently, his figure disappearing from the Hokage's office as if blending into the shadows.

Watching his beloved student's slightly lonely figure depart, seemingly forever carrying a heavy burden, Minato Namikaze couldn't help but let out a barely audible sigh.

This child, exceptionally talented, suffered too much loss at the age when he should have been flourishing, and has yet to fully emerge from that heavy shadow.

Over the years, he and his wife, Kushina Uzumaki, have devoted countless efforts to guiding and accompanying him, but the results have ultimately been limited.

Kakashi Hatake's stubborn insistence on keeping the transplanted Sharingan and refusing the suggestion to temporarily seal it to reduce the burden on his body is the most vivid manifestation of this obsession.

Minato Namikaze knew that compared to ordinary Jonin, Kakashi Hatake's chakra reserves were neither small nor large.

But with his talent, he should have possessed a vast amount of chakra far exceeding his current level.

However, that Sharingan was like a vortex that was constantly drawing power from him, which greatly limited the upper limit of his chakra growth.

This heavy burden of persistence, like his inability to let go of the past, silently consumed him.

Even if he is his teacher, he cannot easily say something like asking the other person to let go of the past.

Kakashi Hatake's departing figure disappeared behind the door. Takuno Minamoto leaned forward slightly, his gaze falling on the golden figure behind the desk, and asked.

"Lord Hokage, regarding the recent disturbances—within the Uchiha clan, it seems to be more than just a few individuals losing their temper? Such a large-scale and complex conflict likely suggests a deeper organization and premeditation behind it?"

Yuan Tuoye did not ask the question casually; this was by no means a random ripple, but rather the prelude to a long-brewing storm.

The Uchiha clan must have encountered some kind of upheaval, a power powerful enough to ignite dormant ambitions and distort the will of some clan members. Just as he vaguely suspected, the legendary Mangekyou Sharingan has reappeared in the world.

Minato Namikaze had no intention of hiding anything from Takuno Minamoto. He raised his azure eyes, his gaze heavy, and said in a deep voice.

"Senior's insight is keen. Indeed, within the Uchiha clan—that power that only existed in ancient records has awakened once more."

"The Mangekyou Sharingan?" Gen Takuno asked, feigning ignorance, but inwardly he knew perfectly well: "Just as I thought."

Minato Namikaze nodded slowly, his expression solemn.

"So," Yuan Tuoye narrowed his eyes slightly, his fingertips unconsciously tapping the back of the chair, "is it the arrival of this legendary power that has allowed some members of the clan—to see a glimmer of hope again?"

"Maybe—yes." Minato Namikaze's tone carried a hint of uncertainty.

He had never personally witnessed the captivating power of the kaleidoscope. Could a mere, ethereal legend truly so drastically change people's hearts and ignite such a wildfire?

He had doubts, but he couldn't find a more reasonable explanation.

"Who possesses this power?" Gen Takuno asked, revealing just the right amount of curiosity.

At this point, Minato Namikaze's tightly clenched lips finally curved into a barely perceptible smile, a complex expression that mixed relief and worry.

"A stroke of luck amidst misfortune—it was Shisui. Uchiha Shisui successfully awakened the Mangekyou Sharingan."

"It's him." Yuan Tuoye nodded knowingly, his tone calm, as if the result, though unexpected, was also reasonable, conveying a sense of "as expected."

He pondered for a moment, then offered a crucial suggestion: "Since it's Shisui—the Hokage—could we seize the opportunity and consider pushing him to truly become the leader of the Uchiha clan?"

He looked up and stared directly at Minato Namikaze, analyzing, "If he were to take charge of the clan, his grandfather, Kagami Uchiha, and the deep connection between him and the two advisors might serve as a bridge, at least softening the attitudes of the two advisor elders."

Upon hearing this, Minato Namikaze showed an expression of agreement, but then shook his head helplessly.

"What our elders said is beneficial to both the village and the clan. However—"

He sighed softly, his fingertips tracing the table. "The succession within the clan is ultimately a matter for the Uchiha family. Even as the Hokage, one must respect the boundaries; forcibly interfering will only backfire."

Genichiro nodded in deep understanding; the Hokage's power was not unlimited.

Seeing that the core matters had been completed, Yuan Tuoye stood up and bowed: "Well then, Hokage-sama, if there is nothing else, I will take my leave."

Minato Namikaze also stood up, a gentle and sincere smile returning to his face: "You've worked hard, senpai. I will arrange for the Anbu to bring Fugaku Uchiha to you later to assist you in handling the affairs of the Uchiha clan."

Gen Takuno simply waved his hand casually, and his figure calmly disappeared behind the door of the Hokage's office.

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