Uchiha Setsuna's tone was very cold.
His words were extremely blunt, and he didn't give anyone any face at all.
Even...
Even if Shisui had awakened the Mangekyo, in the past, he wouldn't have looked at him at all—just a fool tricked by the Konoha Higher-ups!
Now, however, it was different.
The scene of the slaughter just now had already made it clear that Shisui's mindset had undergone a complete transformation.
Since he was now the strongest in the Uchiha Clan, making him the clan leader was the most appropriate choice.
Yes!
It was only appropriate, not perfect by any means!
Because the position of clan leader required not only powerful strength but also sufficient strategic ability.
But such people were too rare in the Uchiha Clan; even though he had lived in the Uchiha Clan for his entire life, in reality, only Madara's younger brother, Izuna, had been suitable.
But, it was a pity.
Uchiha Izuna had died too early, and the key was that he hadn't left behind any offspring.
Who killed him?
Senju Tobirama!
That damned and evil Senju Tobirama!
"Agreed!"
"I agree as well..."
"There's no other way, Shisui, you go up."
"..."
With the two elders, Amano and Setsuna, speaking up, especially with the former clan leader Fugaku recommending him.
Plus.
The current situation was too difficult, and Hiruzen Sarutobi could arrive at any moment!
Therefore...
Everyone quickly expressed their opinions, and finally, Shisui's position as clan leader was completely confirmed.
Shisui: "..."
At this moment, he was bewildered.
There was nothing he could do!
He had never thought about accepting this position as clan leader; after all, he was not a person from this world.
Once things were settled here, he would definitely have to return to his own world.
Discussing this matter with Fugaku just now was only to teach Fugaku what to say.
But he never expected that Fugaku would actually choose to voluntarily abdicate, and even nominate him as the next clan leader, and that he would even gain the support of all factions.
What should he do?
He didn't know either!
But in his heart, he understood very clearly that he absolutely could not refuse now; otherwise, the Uchiha Clan, being a scattered pile of sand, would have no qualifications to confront the Konoha Higher-ups.
So, forget it.
After the Uchiha Clan stabilized in the future, he would find a way to communicate with the others to see if they could re-elect someone.
As for now, he would just have to tough it out for a while!
"Alright, I understand!"
"Since everyone has elected me as clan leader, and due to the urgent circumstances, I will not decline."
"However, there is one point that needs to be clarified in advance!"
"The Uchiha Clan is currently at a true life-or-death moment."
"There is no point in talking about grand principles, but I hope everyone can remember one thing: if the factions are too divided, it's like an open palm; each finger will only be snapped off by others one by one."
"Only by uniting and clenching into a fist will we be qualified to truly deter others!"
"Therefore, from now on."
"Any order from me as clan leader, even if you don't support it in your hearts, I hope you will not refuse."
"If you have any misunderstandings, we can talk about them in private!"
"But in formal settings, especially when facing other forces, my words are orders and must be executed unconditionally!"
"Otherwise, a clan that is unstable internally has no right to speak in front of the Konoha Higher-ups."
Shisui pondered for a moment, then issued the order.
Actually, he didn't really understand the application of power or matters of scheming and plotting, but at least he had followed Uchiha Jin for a long time, so he understood a little bit about many superficial things.
And, regarding this.
After hearing Shisui's words, Uchiha Setsuna's eyes lit up.
He was the first to speak: "The Radical Faction fully supports you, especially when facing external enemies; we will absolutely not defy the clan leader!"
Obviously.
From Shisui's words just now, he truly felt the domineering aura of a clan leader!
The other factions, upon hearing this, were a bit reluctant.
But considering that the clan was already on the verge of annihilation and knowing that this was not the time for them to make trouble, they all spoke up one after another to support Shisui.
There was no choice!
At such a moment on the verge of annihilation, if they didn't support the strongest person in the clan, were they just going to wait for the Konoha Higher-ups to kill them?
Just like that...
Shisui, this novice at power plays, somehow managed to barely take control of the entire clan in such a confused manner.
Although it was quite makeshift, it was not bad at all!
In the original work.
If the Uchiha Clan could have had such a novice, it would have been impossible for them to be easily annihilated by the Konoha Higher-ups.
After all...
One must never forget the true nature of the Uchiha Clan; one moment the Konoha Higher-ups' troops would wipe out the Uchiha, and the next, a large number of those who hadn't awakened their eyes would directly awaken their Sharingan in large numbers under desperate circumstances.
The more you kill, the more clan members will awaken their eyes!
Even when you are about to wipe out the clan, who knows how many Three-Tomoe, or even Mangekyo, would be awakened.
Therefore.
Unless it was like the original plot, with the support of the Konoha Higher-ups behind the scenes, Uchiha Itachi acting as the knife, and Obito helping in the shadows...
Otherwise, a clan like the Uchiha, even if everyone in the clan were a bunch of fools, would absolutely not be easily annihilated!
And now?
Uchiha Itachi had been persuaded back by Shisui, and after Obito was killed once by Fugaku, even his Mangekyo had been snatched away by Fugaku.
Relying solely on the Konoha Higher-ups?
That would be a joke!
Even if they could really wipe out the Uchiha, the entire Konoha would be shattered.
Next...
Would Hiruzen Sarutobi use this broken Konoha to withstand the joint forces of the other Four Great Shinobi Villages in the entire Ninja World?
Twenty minutes later.
The Konoha Higher-ups, having sensed something was wrong, now led by Hiruzen Sarutobi, carrying all the Anbu Members, as well as the remnants of Root, plus the core higher-ups of other Ninja Clans, appeared outside the Uchiha Clan Compound.
Even Danzo was among them!
However.
When this group of people truly arrived here, every single one of their faces was filled with shock.
Because at this moment, the Uchiha Clan, all the Ninjas were standing outside the clan compound, and everyone's face was filled with determination and killing intent.
Of course.
More importantly—Shisui!
No one had expected that Shisui, who had long been confirmed dead, was standing here completely unharmed.
And what was even more terrifying was that Shisui was standing in the central position.
That was the position of the clan leader!
"Shisui..."
"That's wonderful, you're actually still alive!"
"I am so happy!"
Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression changed suddenly.
However.
He still instantly revealed a kind expression, as if he still treated Shisui with his old personality.
But, it was a pity.
He was terribly wrong!
The Shisui in front of him was from another world; he had seen the rise of the Uchiha with his own eyes, had seen the disgusting inside story of the Konoha Higher-ups, and had even seen a new world filled with peace.
Therefore.
Facing the probing of Hiruzen Sarutobi in front of him, Shisui had no intention of answering at all.
On the contrary.
After pondering briefly, he chose to speak directly.
"Hokage-sama!"
"Since all the clan leaders of the various Ninja Clans are here, I might as well announce something here."
"From today on, I am the new clan leader of the Uchiha!"
"Secondly..."
"I don't want to waste the effort to explain what happened tonight, because it has no meaning whatsoever."
"Because I think everyone knows the truth about the entire Konoha Higher-ups."
"If we tear off our masks, it won't be good for anyone!"
"Right now, I have only one request."
"Return the original clan compound to the Uchiha; I don't want to hear any grand principles right now, I just want to tell the Hokage-sama one thing."
"Itachi has been persuaded by me; he is willing to stand on the side of his clan members."
"Right now, he is leading all the Radical Faction members and has secretly lurked outside the Sarutobi Clan Compound."
"As long as a war starts here, he will immediately slaughter the entire Sarutobi Clan!"
"If the Sarutobi Clan is slaughtered and there are still clan members left alive on that side, the next targets will be the Utatane, Mitokado, and Shimura clans!"
"If there are still people left after slaughtering these four Ninja Clans, then the next targets will be the Ino–Shika–Chō, Hyuga, Aburame, Inuzuka..."
"Until everyone is completely wiped out!"
"I will also lead all my clan members here to engage in a thorough slaughter with everyone present."
"Either we are completely wiped out, but as long as we are still alive, we Uchiha will not flee, but will instead take advantage of the momentum to kill towards the other Ninja Clans."
"In short, one sentence!"
"If the Uchiha, a founding clan of the village, must be annihilated tonight, then the entire Konoha has no need to exist either."
"The Uchiha are not the Senju!"
"The Uchiha are also not the Uzumaki Clan, nor are they Senju Nawaki, Kato Dan, Sakumo Hatake, or Minato Namikaze!"
"The Uchiha are the Uchiha!"
"Even if we are to be annihilated, we will drag everyone in Konoha down with us!"
"Hokage-sama, I will ask just one thing."
"Do you want to start a war?"