Inside the Patriarch's Courtyard in the Uchiha Clan Compound.
All the Uchiha higher-ups had gathered here, and everyone's faces were filled with joy and excitement.
"Everyone, did you see?"
"The Konoha Leadership still delusionally wants the Anbu to replace the Police Force? Now the Anbu's reputation is utterly ruined, isn't it?"
"This is truly hilarious!"
"What nonsense about Uchiha arrogance, saying it's the Uchiha's problem that they can't integrate into Konoha?"
"The Anbu's actions have now completely proven that this was a lie fabricated by the Konoha Leadership. The Police Force was deliberately set up by Senju Tobirama to trap us Uchiha."
"We were ignorant before, but thankfully, Heaven couldn't stand it anymore and sent us Elder Jin!"
"Everyone, join me in thanking Elder Jin!"
Uchiha Hachidai laughed loudly and raised his wine cup to toast Uchiha Jin.
Yes!
Only now did he completely understand how foolish he had been before, even delusionally thinking about truly integrating into the Village?
If he had felt reckless when he first joined the Radical Faction, the recent plight of the Anbu made him fully realize that Uchiha Jin's ideas and methods were correct.
If it weren't for Uchiha Jin, had the Uchiha continued down the old path, they might truly have been wiped out!
The other Uchiha naturally spoke up as well.
Regarding Uchiha Jin before them, everyone felt only the word 'loyalty'!
Even someone as stubborn as Fugaku had to admit that Uchiha Jin's strategy was correct, and that the Uchiha's resurgence was entirely due to Uchiha Jin alone.
And in response to this.
Uchiha Jin's face was also filled with a slight smile, and he did not refuse the toasts from the crowd.
After drinking it all, he gently raised his hand.
Almost instantly.
The noisy courtyard instantly became completely silent.
"Gentlemen, hear me out!"
"Although we have indeed achieved quite a few victories, now is not the time for true celebration."
"Traveling a hundred miles, eighty is halfway. The biggest taboo is holding a banquet halfway through the journey!"
"Although the Police Force maneuver did indeed trick the Village once, it didn't truly harm the Village."
"Furthermore, in my opinion, it will instead provoke the Konoha Leadership even more, causing them to take desperate measures and decide to overturn the table!"
"Therefore, next."
"All of you must be more careful and cautious than before, to prevent the Village from turning desperate and attacking us!"
Uchiha Jin's tone was deep and serious.
Yes.
No matter how many victories he had achieved now, unless he completely eliminated Hiruzen and the other members of the Konoha Leadership, he would never let down his guard.
Hearing this, the people present became calm once more.
Clearly.
Since they started following Uchiha Jin and engaging in several conflicts with the Konoha Leadership, they had completely seen the dirty and ugly true faces of the Konoha Leadership.
So they clearly understood that Uchiha Jin was right.
The excitement in everyone's eyes slowly dissipated, replaced by solemnity, coldness, and caution. Only upon seeing this did Uchiha Jin finally reveal a slight smile on his face.
"Mm, very good!"
"Seeing everyone being so cautious, I can relax a little."
"However, in my opinion, even if the Konoha Leadership wants to make a move, they will most likely try to kill me directly. As long as I, the core of the Uchiha, collapse, they will be relieved."
"And since I generally won't leave the Clan Compound, if they want to move against me, the only trick they have is to use my parents!"
Almost instantly.
As Uchiha Jin spoke, the faces of everyone present were filled with fury.
After all, based on their understanding of the Konoha Leadership's typical nature, Uchiha Jin's assumption was absolutely correct in their eyes.
Uchiha Amano immediately spoke up: "There's nothing more to discuss, let's proceed directly with the rescue!"
"That's right, Elder Jin!" Uchiha Hachidai's tone was full of killing intent: "I know the reason you haven't rescued your parents is, frankly, because you prioritize the Uchiha."
"But, there's no need for that!"
"The Uchiha are a single entity. Even if we have to pay a huge price, we must rescue your parents."
"Even if it means death, I will not hesitate!"
Hearing this, the others also volunteered for battle.
Including—Fugaku!
His tone was full of iron resolve, and his eyes were filled with killing intent: "I am willing to personally lead the team for this rescue operation!"
For a moment.
The atmosphere throughout the courtyard suddenly became hostile and murderous.
And in response to this.
A touch of emotion flashed in Uchiha Jin's eyes, but he took a deep breath to calm everyone down, and then spoke in a very cold tone.
"Everyone, don't worry!"
"Since I can guess the Konoha Leadership's thoughts, I naturally already have an action plan in mind."
"Based on my understanding of the Konoha Leadership, Hiruzen Sarutobi values his reputation and face too much, so he won't personally make a move. And since Utatane Koharu and Homura Mitokado are useless, the decisive assassination attempt against me will most likely be carried out by Danzo himself."
"As for Danzo..."
"Although he has earned the reputation of the Darkness of the Ninja World, in essence, he is a cautious and cowardly person. Considering that I fought him last time, he will likely send a large number of cannon fodder to drain my ocular power!"
"Danzo has another characteristic: arrogance and conceit. So he will likely show up in person."
"Moreover, even if he wants to use my parents as bait to make me meet him, he absolutely won't keep them by his side. Instead, they will be held in the most core area of Root."
"Therefore, hehe."
"For the upcoming operation, we will act simultaneously!"
"I will actively head to the trap set by Danzo, and at the same time, you must infiltrate Root and use every means possible to rescue my parents."
"Of course, if you have the spare capacity, seize all the valuable items possible, such as Root's past operational data, various experimental data, and results."
"However, considering that the Konoha Leadership's influence is still quite strong, it would be better to find a casual excuse, as we will still need to deceive the Konoha Leadership after this incident is over."
"How about this: find a spy from another Ninja Village!"
"During the operation, use the Sharingan to control the target and make him run directly toward Root's territory."
"We, the Police Force, also have the authority to arrest spies!"
Uchiha Jin's tone was calm.
But upon hearing these words, everyone's expressions instantly became immensely surprised.
Spies were a minor matter; as members of the Police Force, they had long since gathered many clues, but it wasn't time to cast the net yet.
Only the decision to let Uchiha Jin go to the trap alone made them feel somewhat uneasy.
However... a decision made by Uchiha Jin was naturally not something they could defy, so in the end, they could only choose to yield.
"Finally, there is one more thing!"
"The only people I am truly worried about are Shisui and Uchiha Itachi!"
"Does anyone know what these two guys have been busy with lately?"