Inside the meeting room.
Uchiha Kagami felt very panicked right now; it could be said he was sitting on pins and needles.
Uchiha Makoto sat there calmly drinking tea, not caring at all about the incredibly awkward atmosphere in the room.
The clan elders around him, however, couldn't stop glancing at him one by one.
Honestly.
Uchiha Kagami still hadn't figured out the situation. His mind was dizzy, echoing the words Uchiha Makoto had said to him earlier.
"What does it mean that Uchiha must change?"
"What does it mean that the student surpasses the master? That you can also replace Senju Tobirama?"
"What does it mean to build a new Konoha?"
"Kagami, don't forget, if Senju Tobirama asks you to go fishing in the future, you must wear a helmet."
"...Fishing, why wear a helmet?"
As everyone knows.
The Naruto world has a tradition of the inferior overcoming the superior (students killing masters/subordinates overthrowing superiors).
Especially in Konoha.
For example, Orochimaru killed his master Sarutobi Hiruzen, Uchiha Obito killed his master Namikaze Minato, and Uzumaki Nagato killed his master Jiraiya.
The tradition of disciples killing masters has simply become a bloodline inheritance.
And Uchiha Kagami is Senju Tobirama's disciple.
So... by analogy.
Uchiha Kagami should have a special attack effect against Senju Tobirama. Pushing Uchiha Kagami out to contend with Senju Tobirama should be a good choice.
Uchiha Makoto couldn't help but have some mischievous thoughts; he really wanted to see such an interesting scene.
But before that, the Uchiha clan elders in front of him were a big obstacle.
Uchiha Kagami was ostracized in the family. It was impossible for this group of clan elders not to know, but they chose to turn a blind eye.
The reason was the same as Uzumaki Naruto being ostracized by the entire Konoha.
Therefore, it would be quite difficult for Uchiha Makoto to promote Uchiha Kagami to participate in the core management of the Uchiha Clan. Perhaps in the eyes of these clan elders, Uchiha Kagami even had the label of a spy.
.....Perhaps, when Senju Tobirama accepted Uchiha Kagami back then, he also harbored such thoughts.
"Kagami, go out for a moment first. We have important matters to discuss with Makoto."
The Uchiha Grand Elder didn't speak first.
An Uchiha clan elder beside him coughed, intending to politely ask Uchiha Kagami to leave.
"Wait a moment, let Kagami stay here."
"Besides, I think with Kagami's talent and strength, he can stay here permanently in the future."
Uchiha Makoto said this.
Setting aside the sensitive label on Uchiha Kagami now, with his strength and talent, he should actually be a reserve member of the Uchiha Council of Elders.
It was just that because of Senju Tobirama, his identity had always been criticized.
"Makoto, I have to remind you, Kagami's identity... don't forget whose disciple he is..."
"This is our Uchiha secret meeting."
"Once some ill-intentioned guys find out...."
This Uchiha clan elder was silent for a moment, but still vaguely mentioned Uchiha Kagami's identity. However, he didn't actually intend to ostracize Uchiha Kagami deliberately... but for the sake of the Uchiha, this was out of necessary caution.
"I know."
"The ill-intentioned guy you're talking about isn't Senju Tobirama, is it?"
"But don't forget, Uchiha Kagami is an Uchiha clansman. Do you think Uchiha Kagami will tip off Senju Tobirama and become a spy planted by Senju Tobirama in the Uchiha Clan?"
"I absolutely do not believe Uchiha Kagami would do such a thing."
Uchiha Makoto simply pierced through this layer of window paper directly.
He intended to support Uchiha Kagami strongly.
...Regarding an Uchiha favored by Senju Tobirama, Uchiha Makoto still trusted his character.
These firm words made Uchiha Kagami's eyes reveal gratitude.
Originally, his favorability towards Uchiha Makoto was already very high, and now it was increasing rapidly.
—Uchiha are such strange creatures. They are naturally proud and arrogant, and it is difficult for them to acknowledge someone in their lifetime.
For example, Uchiha Madara... he only set his eyes on Senju Hashirama in his entire life.
And Uchiha Kagami's situation now was similar.
The clansmen in the family didn't trust him, and the clan elders didn't trust him either.
His status among Senju Tobirama's disciples was also awkward. Because of his identity as an Uchiha clansman, people like Sarutobi Hiruzen and Shimura Danzō would intentionally or unintentionally distance themselves from him in daily life. It was simply pleasing neither side.
But Uchiha Makoto trusted him so firmly.
A scholar dies for his bosom friend... it was probably like this.
If Uchiha Makoto continued to work hard, he probably wasn't far from maxing out Uchiha Kagami's favorability.
The clan elders in the room looked at each other. Uchiha Makoto chose to trust Uchiha Kagami so firmly that they didn't know what to do for a moment.
They couldn't fall out with Uchiha Makoto just because of Uchiha Kagami, right?
Finally, the Uchiha Grand Elder stepped forward to smooth things over.
"Alright, since Makoto insists, then Kagami can stay here."
"Kagami, don't forget, you are an Uchiha clansman. Don't do anything that brings shame to the family."
"Yes, Grand Elder."
Facing the Uchiha Grand Elder's warning, Uchiha Kagami nodded solemnly.
Even though he was indeed Senju Tobirama's disciple, he wouldn't be stupid enough to do things that damaged the family's interests.... A foolish zealot like Uchiha Itachi was truly rare to encounter in a thousand years, even in the Uchiha Clan.
With the Uchiha Grand Elder's tacit approval, even if the surrounding Uchiha clan elders were still dissatisfied, they could only choose to endure temporarily at this moment.
"We intend to build momentum for Lord Madara in Konoha. It's time to let Konoha know our Uchiha attitude."
"Lord Madara must become the Second Hokage of Konoha!"
How should I put it... worthy of the Uchiha Clan, their reaction is really slow.
So much time has passed before they remembered to do this, and even this was only planned to be put into action after Uchiha Makoto's reminder.
But the key problem now is...
Is Uchiha Madara still willing to become the Second Hokage of Konoha at this time?
If after a burst of propaganda, the Uchiha Clan is full of confidence and even has the Hokage robe ready for Uchiha Madara, but in the end Uchiha Madara.... chooses to take the Uchiha Clan and run away from Konoha?
"Lord Madara, charge one more time with the Uchiha Clan!"
"It's getting cold, put on a Hokage robe quickly."
"Everyone, I have decided. I plan to take the Uchiha and leave Konoha... Senju Tobirama will sooner or later cause the family's demise...."
Putting himself in their shoes, Uchiha Makoto thought about this.
Just imagining the scene at that time, he felt that the mood of the Uchiha clansmen present would be very bad.... Lord Madara, he's crazy, he wants to take the lead in creating a New Konoha!
Of course.
Uchiha Makoto definitely wouldn't reveal this kind of thing right now.
So, he expressed his approval cleanly and promised to mobilize the energy in his hands to cooperate with the Uchiha Clan's actions.
"Makoto, thank you very much."
"There is another matter, regarding Konoha's internal reform... I heard you are convening a high-level meeting in Konoha to formally participate in this reform plan."
"I wonder what your plans are."
The Uchiha Grand Elder took the initiative to chat about what happened this afternoon.
He knew the attitude of the clan elders around him, so he didn't state his own attitude immediately but asked about Uchiha Makoto's plans.
Similarly, Uchiha Makoto didn't answer directly but looked at Uchiha Kagami.
He also wanted to know Uchiha Kagami's attitude.
"Kagami, tell us your opinion first, regarding Konoha's internal reform..."
"Lord Hikarikage, I think if Konoha wants to become as prosperous as Akatsuki Village, then changes must be made."
"If Konoha's internal reform is indeed beneficial to Konoha, then I think there's nothing wrong with it."
Uchiha Kagami spoke cautiously due to his status.
These were very plain words, neither distinctive nor problematic.
However, through Uchiha Kagami's words, Uchiha Makoto still figured out a different flavor.
Obviously, as a young man, Uchiha Kagami did not reject change. As long as it was beneficial to Konoha, he was willing to try.
This was a very good attitude.
On the contrary, this group of clan elders in front of him might end up opposing anything proposed by Senju Tobirama just for the sake of opposing Senju Tobirama.
"Good idea."
"My own thoughts are similar to Uchiha Kagami's."
"Konoha's development speed over these years has been unsatisfactory. It is indeed time for a change. So since Senju Tobirama wants to do something to make Konoha better, I have no reason to oppose him."
"After all, all of this is for Konoha."
Uchiha Makoto said this, still ending with "all of this is for Konoha."
There was no helping it.
This golden signboard was simply too useful.
Not only did Senju Tobirama like to use it, but his good disciple Shimura Danzō would also like to use it in the future.
The founder of the Power Content Formula also once said: "One must develop the habit of speaking official jargon. No matter how high the official position is, even becoming the Kage of a village, one serves the ninja village."
Uchiha Makoto remembered this point very firmly.
Hearing Uchiha Makoto say this, the hearts of the Uchiha clan elders present couldn't help but sink.
Although they had expected it, by today, they had thoroughly recognized Uchiha Makoto's stance.
At least on the matter of the "Konoha Internal Reform Plan," Uchiha Makoto stood on Senju Tobirama's side.
And this was very troublesome.
Back then, the Uchiha clan elders led almost the entire Konoha ninja clans to oppose Senju Tobirama, creating a huge momentum for a time.
As a result, Uchiha Makoto, the golden signboard that the Uchiha Clan had always been proud of, actually supported Senju Tobirama on this matter. This was simply a slap in their faces!
But even so.
The Uchiha clan elders still wanted to persist a bit longer.
"But Makoto, we have all read Senju Tobirama's reform plan proposal. It is simply reckless."
"Our Konoha's situation is different from Akatsuki Village."
"Do you know... how much burden the bottom-level ninjas of Konoha will have to bear because of this... and the ninja clans..."
"If we act so recklessly... what will ninjas look like in the future? If guys even give up their main job, they are destined not to become excellent ninjas. Over time, the ninja village will also decline because of this."
Many clan elders in the room did not approve of Senju Tobirama's reform plan.
Deep down, even towards Akatsuki Village, they held the same attitude.
Uchiha Makoto's expression didn't change at all. After all, he was used to the attitude of these old fogies and couldn't be bothered to spend time arguing and discussing with them.
Anyway... this group of people would be cleared out by him in the future.
"Everyone, have you forgotten a very important thing?"
"The Hokage has fully supported this matter. If you have objections to this, you might as well go to the Hokage personally to raise your objections."
"If you change the Hokage's attitude..... then I have nothing to say."
These words silenced all the Uchiha clan elders present.
It wasn't that they hadn't tried, hoping Senju Hashirama would stand on their side.
Senju Hashirama smilingly expressed that he would consider their opinions, and then.... there was no "then."
They had also sought help from Uchiha Madara, hoping Uchiha Madara could walk out of the Naka Shrine and persuade Senju Hashirama, but Uchiha Madara's attitude was for them to get lost quickly.
That's right... just a "get lost" made this group of clan elders walk out of the Naka Shrine dejectedly.
Uchiha Madara really didn't want to see this group of Uchiha clan elders at all right now.
"Since the outcome is set, I think it's better for everyone to accept reality."
"The Uchiha Clan must actively participate in this reform plan. I don't want Senju Tobirama to dominate it alone."
Uchiha Makoto continued speaking.
Although he had given up on this group of Uchiha clan elders in front of him in his heart, it didn't mean he wanted to give up on his family.
After all, this massive reform plan would last for years, and a massive amount of funds would be poured into it.
Given the attitude of these Uchiha lunatics, if they resisted resolutely to the end, they would miss out on many opportunities and power.
—They would definitely be capable of doing such a stupid thing.
And in the increasingly fierce competition, no one would give the Uchiha another chance to start over.
Once the window of opportunity passed, it would truly be gone, with no way to make up for it.
Now Senju Tobirama could be said to be in his weakest period, and yet, they couldn't even deal with Senju Tobirama. It was truly shameful to the extreme.
In the future, when Senju Tobirama recovers, or even when he becomes Hokage, the Uchiha Clan will become as weak and powerless as in the original story.
"Two days later, the Hokage asked me to convene a Konoha high-level meeting to make modifications to the Konoha internal reform plan.... This is an excellent opportunity."
"In certain key areas, for the newly created important departments of Konoha, I will try my best to let Uchiha clansmen be in charge, striving to snatch enough power from Senju Tobirama's hands."
"Kagami, remember to attend the meeting. I will fully support you."
"You must shoulder the responsibility of the Uchiha. You go deal with Senju Tobirama!"
"This is not so-called personal hatred, nor family grievances, but because I believe the Uchiha are more suitable to dominate Konoha, just like Akatsuki Village under my rule."
"????"
"Me?"
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