Habara's words seemed to be helping Uchiha Fugaku shed some unnecessary responsibility, but anyone who understood them knew that this was the harshest accusation against Uchiha Fugaku!
What he meant was very clear: Uchiha Fugaku might have been a decent clan head during ordinary times.
But when it came to critical moments, Uchiha Fugaku truly could no longer fulfill the role of clan head.
Uchiha Fugaku had clearly understood Habara's words, and his expression turned inexplicably grim.
Still, he managed to control his emotions. He merely watched Habara quietly without interrupting him.
He was angry as well. He wanted to see exactly why he was supposedly incapable!
"Clan Head-sama, and everyone present, the clan is currently facing an unprecedented crisis. I believe the elders must have noticed this long ago.
Ever since I was attacked by Root shinobi, I believe everyone understands Konoha's attitude, don't you?"
Habara ignored the change in Uchiha Fugaku's mood. He merely sighed softly before slowly speaking.
"Konoha wants to force us into acting because they know the clan has split into two factions, one of which advocates using force to reclaim everything the Uchiha have lost.
Imagine if their ambush had succeeded and I had vanished without a trace, dead or alive, while Konoha adamantly denied having anything to do with it.
With the clan's emotions stirred up and beginning to lean toward the Hardliners, Clan Head-sama, I imagine the only thing you could do in the end would be to support the Hardliners, wouldn't it?
With such an outcome and environment, Konoha would effectively have evidence of an Uchiha rebellion. What do you think would happen next?"
At this point, Habara paused slightly. His gaze remained fixed on Uchiha Fugaku as he observed the changes in his expression.
Yet to Habara's helplessness, Uchiha Fugaku