Shiyu Uchiha wanted his words at this meeting to pack a punch, so he spoke with solemn authority: "My Mangekyou Sharingan, due to overuse during the Third Great Ninja War, has begun to show its aftereffects, which are now gradually affecting my vision.
Therefore, I must immediately enter seclusion to fully resolve this serious complication. Even in the future, I'll avoid using it as much as possible. Thus, I'm currently unfit for battle and truly cannot spare the time to participate in the Hokage election."
To ensure everyone believed this without doubt and accepted the reality willingly, Shiyu even exaggerated the severity of the challenges he faced.
At the same time, Shiyu confidently claimed that if Orochimaru had the opportunity to be elected, he had already made thorough preparations and arrangements long before the start of the Third Great Ninja War. Thus, even if Orochimaru succeeded, there definitely wouldn't be any serious issues arising within our clan.
In fact, judging from Orochimaru's current personality traits, as long as Shiyu crafted a few highly challenging and sufficiently enticing research problems to throw his way, Orochimaru would probably immediately throw himself entirely into them, forgetting everything else.
Finally, Shiyu turned his gaze to several people present and slowly spoke, "Moreover, the ultimate winner might not necessarily be Orochimaru. After all, Danzo has already dug an unfathomably deep pit for him.
The reason he's pushing Orochimaru forward now is just a smokescreen. His real purpose, no doubt, is to use Orochimaru as a scapegoat, clearing obstacles and paving the road for his own ambitious climb to the Hokage throne."
Shiyu's words struck like a thunderclap, leaving everyone present stunned and speechless. After quite some time, someone finally broke the silence, asking incredulously, "How could that possibly be? What does he even have going for him to compete for the Hokage position?"
Another person chimed in, "Yeah, who knows? Maybe the guy has just completely gone mad and lost all sense."
Faced with such questions, Shiyu could only shrug helplessly, since even he couldn't provide a definite answer. After all, that guy named Danzo indeed had no remarkable military achievements or anything impressive enough to justify his claim to the Hokage title. What exactly did he have going for him? Just a powerful family name?
"So, what exactly should our clan do next?" Renga Uchiha asked, frowning with deep concern.
At this moment, the atmosphere in the room was heavy with silence. After a short pause, Shiyu Uchiha slowly spoke, "In my opinion, besides Orochimaru, the person who appears most likely to become the Fourth Hokage at this point is Minato Namikaze."
When Shiyu finished speaking, the few people in the room looked surprised. After all, Minato clearly lacked experience and seniority. Not waiting for anyone to ask questions, he directly explained, "He's green compared to the others, and that makes him easier to handle."
Most importantly, he was a direct affiliate of the Hokage Faction, making him better aligned with the interests of the Third's faction.
After finishing his words, Shiyu Uchiha turned his head to look at Mikoto Uchiha standing nearby. He earnestly reminded her, "Sister, you should drop by Kushina's more often to strengthen our bond. Once things with Minato become clear, we should express the Uchiha Clan's position to them at the right time."
Upon hearing her younger brother's suggestion, Mikoto Uchiha couldn't help but be momentarily startled. After a brief hesitation, she softly responded, "Okay."
However, right after her words faded, as if suddenly recalling something, she frowned in confusion and couldn't help but ask, "But would the Third Hokage really allow such a thing to happen? Wouldn't he intervene?"
Shiyu Uchiha slightly lifted the corners of his mouth, revealing a faint smile as he softly explained, "Speaking of this matter, it probably should be blamed on Lord Orochimaru's two close friends. It is precisely their existence that has currently provided Orochimaru with numerous firm supporters.
The clamor for him to become Hokage has grown deafening. The very instigators themselves probably didn't expect it to escalate this far. After all, the Third Hokage hasn't even passed away yet. Faced with such circumstances, surely he must feel quite uncomfortable inside.
By then, the moment Orochimaru makes even the slightest mistake, those opposing him will scrutinize it with magnifying glasses, amplifying the issue infinitely and relentlessly holding onto it without letting go."
Shiyu Uchiha's words left the several people astounded once again. They never would have imagined that Orochimaru's advantage would actually turn into his weakness. They wanted to refute his point but couldn't find words to speak. At this moment, they suddenly realized the truth in one sentence from Shiyu Uchiha: "Politicians all have dirty hands." This phrase was indeed spot-on.
After speaking, Shiyu Uchiha paused briefly with those around him, continuing to delve into the matter further. Following a heated discussion, they eventually came around to Shiyu Uchiha's view and decided to officially convene the clan meeting.
The core topic addressed during this meeting mainly focused on commending the remarkable feats achieved by the clan members in past wars, while once again distributing a portion of valuable resources to everyone.
Undoubtedly, thanks to the series of meticulous planning and strategic management by Shiyu Uchiha during this period, these Uchiha clan members now enjoyed both tangible benefits and social prestige.
Precisely for this reason, joy was evident on everyone's faces, with no sign of discontent or excessive emotion emerging. The entire venue was filled with a cheerful and peaceful atmosphere, as if a festive celebration were underway.
When all matters had been successfully concluded, an extremely significant topic quietly surfaced, gradually drawing heated discussions among everyone—the issue of the election for the Fourth Hokage.
Undoubtedly, during the Third Great Ninja War, the Uchiha Clan had achieved remarkably brilliant feats, contributing so greatly that it surpassed every other clan within Konoha Village.
Especially Shiyu Uchiha, head of the Uchiha Clan, whose exceptional combat skills and fearless actions earned him personal feats rivaling those of the legendary ninja Sakumo Hatake during the Second Great Ninja War.
However, despite his remarkable achievements, things didn't go as smoothly as they should have. Although the Uchiha Clan had contributed greatly to the war effort, even the then-current Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, deliberately favored his own faction within the village. As a result, despite having the highest battle record and unmatched strength, Shiyu Uchiha still ended up ranked second among the candidates even as a contender for Hokage.
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