At the clan meeting.
With Uchiha Jin's words, everyone present was stunned.
No one expected Uchiha Jin to deny it.
Although there was indeed no evidence, this kind of thing didn't need evidence. Other than the Radical Faction, who would do this?
The single-minded Uchiha didn't know how to refute.
They advocated fighting and killing; playing with words was not their strong suit!
Shisui couldn't hold back, his face full of frustration: "Uchiha Jin, do you dare to do it but not dare to admit it?"
"Of course I dare to admit what I've done, but the problem is I didn't do it!" Uchiha Jin shrugged: "Why should I admit to something I didn't do? Do you want to beat a confession out of me?"
"How about—I swear an oath?"
"If my Radical Faction did this, let the Sage of Six Paths strike me dead with a bolt of lightning!"
Above the clan meeting, there was dead silence.
No one expected Uchiha Jin to be so hard-line, even bringing out an oath directly. This completely confused everyone.
What to do?
The Moderate Faction and the Neutral Faction were dumbfounded for a moment.
Previously, everyone thought the Radical Faction would definitely admit it, at most refusing to hand over the people.
So they had been discussing for a long time how to make the Radical Faction hand over the people, but they never expected it wouldn't even reach that step; he simply refused to admit it to the death...
Damn it, stuck here!
What to do?
Actually, let alone the Moderates and Neutrals, even the Radical Faction's own people were dumbfounded.
Good heavens, truly shameless!
The corners of the Radical Faction members' mouths twitched, almost unable to control their expressions.
Uchiha Jin shrugged: "Everyone saw it, right? The Sage of Six Paths didn't strike me dead, proving I didn't lie!"
A mock appeared at the corner of his mouth; he didn't put the people before him in his eyes at all.
Just kidding!
With these idiots who could be easily fooled by Sarutobi Hiruzen, he had at least experienced over a decade of education in his previous life. If he couldn't even outplay the likes of Fugaku and Shisui, he might as well find a block of tofu and crash into it to die.
Not being able to beat them in a fight is understandable.
But if he lost in a battle of words to these simple-minded Uchiha, that would truly be losing face for the army of transmigrators!
As for swearing oaths, Uchiha Jin wasn't afraid.
Although the Sage of Six Paths really existed in this world, he was far from a real god; at most, he was just a powerful alien.
After all, there was no Heavenly Dao in this world!
"Jin, you..."
Shisui tried to refute but couldn't say a word.
There was no way!
Facing the brazen Uchiha Jin, a pure person like him had no moves left.
Fugaku, as the Clan Head, couldn't sit still and immediately stood up, looking solemnly at Uchiha Jin.
"Jin, stop it."
"I know the clansmen have suffered many grievances, but Shisui and I are really trying hard."
"Give me a little time, okay?"
There was a hint of pleading in Fugaku's words; evidently, he was preparing to play the emotional card.
Moreover...
In his eyes looking at Uchiha Jin, a touch of killing intent truly began to flicker!
He certainly knew the clansmen suffered great grievances in the village, but he knew even better that the Uchiha clan was no match for the village, so he had been racking his brains all these years trying to maintain the situation.
But he couldn't figure out, why didn't the clansmen understand?
Just endure a bit, yield a bit, and wait for the clansmen to completely integrate into the village!
He couldn't quite suppress the Radical Faction before, and now with Uchiha Jin's rise, he felt an incomparably heavy pressure.
A disobedient genius is better off not existing!
On the other side.
Regarding Fugaku's slightly pleading words, Uchiha Jin's face remained calm.
"I'm sorry, Lord Clan Head!"
"I sympathize with the encounter of Root and Anbu, but if you want to pin the shit bowl on my head, then I suggest you find evidence first."
"If there's nothing else, then I'll take my leave first."
After speaking.
He couldn't be bothered to pay attention to Fugaku anymore and went directly out of the Naka Shrine.
Explain?
Unnecessary!
He didn't even have an interest in winning over Uchiha from other factions because he knew that prejudice in people's hearts was a great mountain. Unless the Uchiha underwent a complete exchange of blood, and enough people died, there might be a slight possibility.
For the Uchiha to rise from the ashes, they needed blood and fire to temper them!
But, no rush.
He knew that opportunity was coming soon.
And with Uchiha Jin's departure, the other Uchiha of the Radical Faction all chose to follow in his footsteps and leave.
Clearly.
The current Clan Head, Uchiha Fugaku, had long lost his prestige in their hearts!
"Jin, you all..."
Shisui still wanted to speak to stop them, but was blocked by Fugaku.
"Shisui, enough!"
"Let them leave; there's no point in forcing them to stay."
"Can you tell me about the situation at the battle scene? Is there really no clue at all in the village?"
Fugaku was very puzzled about this.
Because if there was evidence for this matter, it would actually be easier to handle.
In response to this.
Shisui appeared somewhat hesitant; after all, Anbu had rules against casually leaking intelligence.
But considering the complexity of this case, he shook his head helplessly: "The scene was completely destroyed, and the corpses were burned to ashes; no clues can be found at all."
"But I can be certain that the Radical Faction definitely did this, and Uchiha Jin is definitely the mastermind!"
Fugaku's face was full of bitterness; after all, there was no need to say it, everyone knew who the murderer was.
After all...
Before Uchiha Jin rose up, although the Radical Faction appeared slightly crazy, they didn't dare to really take action against the village.
At most, they just talked big!
Ever since Uchiha Jin rose up, things had gotten out of hand.
As long as a Uchiha went missing on the front foot, a few people from Root and Anbu would die on the back foot!
How could Fugaku, as the Clan Head, not understand such an obvious thing?
But, it was useless!
Arresting people required evidence, especially a figure like Uchiha Jin.
After pondering for a long time, he slowly spoke: "I can't help with this matter. Shisui, report truthfully to Hokage-sama."
"This..." Shisui was helpless and shook his head bitterly: "That's the only way."
After speaking.
He left the Naka Shrine with a Body Flicker.
After Shisui left, Fugaku announced the dismissal and returned to his own home.
Yes!
It ended just like that!
Regarding the frequently disappearing Uchiha, neither of the two had ever thought about seeking justice for them.
This was also the reason why Fugaku, as the Clan Head, had increasingly poor credibility.
Mikoto brought him a bowl of tea, then couldn't help but ask: "Is the matter resolved? Did the Radical Faction bow their heads?"
"No, it's more complicated." Fugaku shook his head: "Uchiha Jin has risen to power!"
"The Radical Faction will be harder to deal with in the future; after all, they have a Mangekyou."
Mikoto became interested: "Then how to account to the village?"
Hearing this, Fugaku pondered for a moment.
"There's nothing to account for; we just won't interfere."
"Let Sarutobi Hiruzen and Uchiha Jin fight it out; it will also allow me to see the village's attitude towards the Uchiha."
"If things can't be done, we'll sacrifice Uchiha Jin. If the village chooses to back down, that's even better; ultimately, it won't have any impact on us!"
Hearing these words, Mikoto finally understood completely.
It turned out her husband regarded this guy, Uchiha Jin, as a pawn to probe the village.
Although she wanted to speak up to persuade him a bit, she ultimately chose silence.
Although Uchiha Jin was a clansman, he wasn't as close as Fugaku was to her.
But...
Neither of them noticed a small figure hiding outside the tea room.
Uchiha Itachi!
After hearing the conversation between the two, he was so angry that he couldn't help but clench his fists.
'The clan, the clan!'
'Why can't they consider the problem from the village's standpoint?'
'Truly a foolish clan!'