After parting with Shisui, Uchiha Tomoki found a forest and began to think.
There are eight elders in total, and one of them is his own old man. He should be able to at least pull in one or two more. If you count one as one, that would make two.
There shouldn't be any problem on Shisui's side, now there are three of them. Among the remaining five, there are two fence-sitters. As long as we can gain the upper hand, we will have the support of at least five elders.
The rest are ninjas who are qualified to participate in the clan meeting. The younger generation basically stands on my side, and two captains from the security department also support me.
By this calculation, the situation between Patriarch Fugaku and I should be evenly matched. Although he has some advantages, they are not big.
Just relying on people to take sides doesn't mean much even if you win. If you want to completely control the Uchiha clan, you need power.
As for fighting, I don't know if Chief Fugaku has opened his Mangekyō, but judging from our last meeting, even if he has it, he shouldn't pose much of a threat to me.
I feel threatened by Shisui because he probably possesses Kotoamatsukami. As for Patriarch Fugaku, even the Mangekyō wouldn't be much of a threat.
However, I still really want to have my own Mangekyō Sharingan, so that I can be the undisputed number one in the clan. But I just have no idea how to do it. I can't just follow those stupid online stories from my previous life and do something like 'kill my sister to prove my truth'.
I have already hung up, although it is a bit cool, but I should be able to open it again later, but I don't know what the conditions are.
To sum up, I have the advantage in terms of number of supporters and combat power. Well, this advantage is mine, so it won't be a problem for me to become the patriarch.
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In a quiet residence of the Uchiha clan.
Three old men were leisurely drinking a pot of wine at a small table with a plate of peanuts in the middle of the table.
One of the old men said, "Old Yan, you called us here just to drink, don't tell me, what's the matter?"
"Don't be impatient, Old Man Wei. You see, Zhiyuan is much more patient than you."
When Uchiha Hiko responded to Uchiha Wei, he pointed to the old woman beside him.
"Haha, I just know that Old Man Wei won't be able to help but ask questions."
Uchiha Zhiyuan chuckled.
"This matter is actually quite simple. My good-for-nothing kid wants to be the clan leader. I hope you can support me."
"What? That's all. I've always felt that Tomoki is something special. Don't worry, I'll support him when Fugaku retires."
"That's what I meant."
"If it were that simple, I wouldn't have called you here specifically. This guy wants to hold a clan meeting in two days and directly succeed the clan leader at the meeting."
"What!, so soon, there should be nothing wrong with Fugaku's body, then what your kid is thinking is..."
"That's right, usurp the throne!"
"Is this going to be another replay of the family strife that happened after Senior Madara left? Forgive me for not getting involved. I just want to lie peacefully in my coffin."
Having said that, Uchiha Zhiyuan was about to get up and leave.
Uchiha Wei on the other side was also cursing and preparing to stand up.
"Haha, you want to leave now? Don't you think it's too late? Do you really think that my wine is for nothing?"
There was a gleam of ruthlessness in Uchiha Hiko's eyes that was inconsistent with his age.
At this time, the hut was surrounded by several ninjas. The two who were preparing to use their means to leave sat back angrily after finding that they could not extract chakra.
"Poisoning again! You're only a teenager now, almost buried, and you haven't made any progress!"
Uchiha Zhiyuan mocked, while Uchiha Mamoru remained silent.
The two knew that Uchiha Hiko had no intention of killing, otherwise, according to the behavior of their big brother, they would have been dead by now.
"It doesn't matter whether the method is novel or not, at least it is useful."
Uchiha Hiko looked at the two of them sitting back and immediately said with a smile on his face.
"Tell me! Why is that?"
"I am about to be buried. To be honest, my family means nothing to me. But as I watch my family gradually fall into the abyss, I am powerless to do anything. If my boy wants to give it a try, I will follow him no matter what."
Then he glanced at the two of them and said, "As for you, just do as I say. No extra actions are needed. Just stay here with me for the next two days and reminisce about the past together."
"By the way, please sign the order to initiate this clan association." As he said this, he threw the scroll with his name signed on it in front of the two people.
After Uchiha Tomoki learned about this, he exclaimed in his heart, "Wow!"
Are the older generation all good at playing this way? He called his two teammates over to drink, then set an ambush and poisoned them, forcing them to agree. Although they were angry, they had no intention of resisting.
Were the relationships between teammates in that era all so weird?
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Elsewhere, in a courtyard that appears dilapidated, one can still see its past glory.
The grandfather and grandson were also having a conversation.
"Shisui, are you really sure? In fact, compared to that kid Tomoki, you have a better chance of leading the clan."
"Grandpa, I'm not suitable. Youshu is much better than me. He can easily see the root of the problem. I don't have this ability."
Shisui shook his head and refused.
"But, Shisui, that Tomoki brat doesn't have a village in his eyes, he only has a clan in his eyes."
Uchiha Qing continued to try to persuade Shisui.
"Grandpa, I have known Youshu since I was a child. I know him very well. He has always regarded his companions in the village as family. He is also the heir of the Will of Fire."
Shisui said with a determined look in his eyes.
If Uchiha Tomoki was by his side, he would definitely be shocked. He didn't expect that you could see through the Will of Fire that I had hidden so deeply.
That's right, I, Uchiha Tomoki, am the successor of the Will of Fire, and I will be the greatest successor and the ruler of the Will of Fire.
In fact, this is related to the fact that Uchiha Tomoki is a time traveler. After living in modern society for more than 20 years, his unnatural behaviors actually reflect a unique point.
That is a kind of respect. Although you are not a ninja, but just an ordinary person, I have basic respect for you as a human being.
It is these occasional details that make Shisui willing to become friends with Tomoki, and even now willing to go against the wishes of his elders for him.
"Alas..." Looking at the determination in Shisui's eyes, Uchiha Qing sighed and said.
"I understand, Shisui. You must remember why your great-grandfather and your father died. Don't betray the hopes they placed on you."
"Shisui, I'm willing to support you, but I won't be the first to leave. I want to see if that Tomoki brat is worthy of our support."
Hearing that his grandfather agreed to support Tomoki, although not with full support, he believed that Tomoki could do it.
"Grandpa, I won't let you down!"
Shisui said with a smile.