After Shisui left Mokgetsu's home, he first went back to his own place to write down his rebuttal to Uchiha Seisei's proposal, and then headed to Uchiha Fugaku's house.
The clan meeting was to be held in a week, and to prepare for any unforeseen circumstances, Shisui needed to get everything done quickly.
"Shisui, did you encounter any trouble?" Uchiha Fugaku asked.
It was already almost ten in the evening, so coming at this hour surely meant it wasn't just for a casual greeting or a simple visit.
"Uncle Fugaku, Elder Seisei's proposal is impossible to succeed, and I intend to stop him at the next clan meeting," Shisui said straightforwardly.
Based on Shisui's observations and Mokgetsu's analysis, he deemed Uchiha Fugaku capable of becoming a great ally, thus he didn't beat around the bush and stated his purpose directly.
"Elder Seisei's idea indeed lacks consideration in certain aspects, making it barely feasible," Uchiha Fugaku commented tactfully.
"It's good that you're concerned, Shisui, but matters like this aren't for you to worry about. Right now, the most important thing for you is to focus on your cultivation and become stronger. That's sufficient."
Uchiha Fugaku didn't want Shisui involved in the conflict between the clan's dove and hawk factions. Regardless of the faction, they're all Uchiha, and a genius like Shisui should focus on training and becoming stronger, giving back to the Uchiha once he's powerful enough, rather than getting caught up in internal strife.
"Uncle Fugaku, please hear me out first." Shisui calmly requested, without becoming anxious to prove himself due to Uchiha Fugaku's words.
Seeing Shisui's composed and calm demeanor, Uchiha Fugaku's mind wandered to the face of Uchiha Kagami, and an indescribable emotion stirred in his heart. He chose to close his mouth and watch Shisui silently.
Even if Shisui's plan seemed unrealistic, at most it would only waste him ten or so minutes, hardly a loss.
"I understand that my identity as a genius isn't enough to match Elder Seisei, but we Uchiha respect strength above all, so I intend to openly defeat Elder Seisei in combat to earn an equal standing," Shisui outlined the initial steps of his plan.
This was the first step and a crucial one at that, not only affecting Shisui's ability to stop Uchiha Seisei's actions but also relating to Shisui's future influence within the Uchiha.
"Are you planning to challenge Elder Seisei? Even if you win, it doesn't necessarily mean..." Uchiha Fugaku shook his head slightly.
Uchiha Seisei, having become an elder, surely possessed power, being a seasoned Uchiha Jonin with a Three Tomoe Sharingan.
"Uncle Fugaku, please let me continue," Shisui interrupted.
He understood Uchiha Fugaku's skepticism towards him.
After all, Seisei is a highly regarded Uchiha elder, with ninja and life experience far beyond Shisui's. On paper, defeating Uchiha Seisei and rebutting his proposal seemed nearly impossible for Shisui.
But Shisui had great confidence in the plan improved with Mokgetsu's help. The only potential misstep could be if Shisui failed to defeat Uchiha Seisei.
"I am, after all, a young junior. If I directly challenge Elder Seisei, even if I lose, it won't affect my reputation much. However, if Elder Seisei loses to me, he would lose face. Considering this, I need your help, Uncle Fugaku."
Seeing that Uchiha Fugaku did not object further, Shisui continued, sharing Mokgetsu's plan for a martial exhibition.
Uchiha Fugaku was slightly surprised. He didn't expect Shisui to have thought so thoroughly, even considering that a direct challenge would disgrace Uchiha Seisei and further sharpen internal Uchiha tensions.
The martial exhibition plan made Uchiha Fugaku reevaluate Shisui; this child had learned much about strategies and cunning, seemingly beyond the normal Uchiha ways.
At this point, Uchiha Fugaku began seriously considering the feasibility of Shisui's entire plan.
"After completing all the prior work, I will formally rebut Elder Seisei at the clan meeting," Shisui handed the prepared documents to Uchiha Fugaku.
After reading through the materials, Uchiha Fugaku's view of Shisui changed once again.
"If Shisui doesn't fall, the Uchiha might truly return to the glory of the Warring States period," Uchiha Fugaku couldn't help but think.
The impact Shisui brought today was immense, even greater than the reports he heard of Shisui's battlefield exploits.
In the wider Ninja World, every era has its share of geniuses, and Shisui was but one among them.
However, Shisui exhibited more than just strength. His knowledge and thinking went far beyond what a typical eight-year-old Uchiha should possess.
No joke, when Uchiha Fugaku was eight, let alone creating a meticulous and high-feasibility plan like Shisui, he couldn't have even considered Seisei's reputation.
"Uncle Fugaku, I have finished what I needed to say," Shisui calmly looked at Uchiha Fugaku.
If Uchiha Fugaku stood for the overall good of the Uchiha, he would surely support Shisui because aiding him meant aiding the Uchiha.
"I apologize for interrupting earlier," Uchiha Fugaku didn't immediately express his opinion but rather apologized for interrupting Shisui before.
He now understood that Shisui genuinely wanted to do something for the Uchiha, having seriously thought it through, and wasn't just acting on a whim.