The Hokage's Level of Thought, Uchiha Qi Feels Scolded

First, create alarm; second, state the pros and cons; third, cast the bait; fourth, determine the policy.

Uchiha Qi systematically employed the classic process of a strategist persuading others.

Of course, Uchiha Qi wasn't exactly persuading; he was merely stating the truth of the situation.

So, by the time Uchiha Qi finished speaking, the high-ranking Uchiha officials were completely engrossed and filled with anticipation. There was even a conviction and yearning they hadn't realized they possessed.

After all, Uchiha Qi's analysis was simply too comprehensive and classic—something the information-isolated Uchiha, lacking political acumen, couldn't have conceived.

The powerful analytical and summarizing abilities of 21st-century online netizens are simply incomparable to the native inhabitants of the Ninja World.

This wasn't the condescending superiority of a transmigrator, but simply the accumulation of information and the summation of countless insights, coupled with a broad perspective gained from an omniscient viewpoint.

As those involved, the Uchiha might have vaguely sensed these things, but asking them to analyze and summarize it in simple, understandable terms would have been asking too much.

Even the 'cunning old fox,' Uchiha Setsuna, only understood that the Uchiha Clan's situation was dire and required change, or there would be no future.

Now, the high-ranking Uchiha officials, completely swayed, eagerly awaited Uchiha Qi's next words.

At this point, Uchiha Qi revealed his true intentions, stating that to reconcile with the various Ninja Clans representing Konoha's middle ranks, the Uchiha Clan would have to concede benefits.

However, given the Uchiha Clan's stubborn and unyielding nature, it would be incredibly difficult to relinquish the advantages that had belonged to the Uchiha since Konoha's founding.

Moreover, the related industries concerned the livelihoods of ordinary Uchiha clan members. For instance, in many of the shops, ordinary Uchiha clan members served as shopkeepers, owners, and attendants.

To truly reconcile with Konoha's major clans and become genuine allies, the concessions made would be a significant amount, which would inevitably cause internal turmoil within the Uchiha Clan.

Therefore, Uchiha Qi's stance was simple: the Uchiha Clan's own interests would not be conceded. Instead, they would simply expand the overall "cake" and invite others to join.

The Genjutsu Game was a brand-new "cake" with incalculable benefits. By using the Genjutsu Game as bait, a large number of Ninja Clans could be drawn onto the Uchiha's side.

This would create a massive breach in the encirclement targeting the Uchiha.

Building on this, if they could also win over the civilian population and completely change the Uchiha's public image among them, then the Uchiha Clan's most dire situation would resolve itself.

In fact, at that point, the Uchiha Clan, representing the majority of Konoha's people, could even collectively pressure Konoha's higher-ups.

While explaining these points, Uchiha Qi fully utilized his past life's skills as a political commentator on the Hokage, performing a comprehensive analysis and explanation from various perspectives: human culture, nation, geography, interests, ideology, and public opinion. He clearly demonstrated the feasibility and advanced nature of his plan.

The entire process was confident and flamboyant, exuding the air of a wise strategist like Zhuge Liang dividing the empire or Liu Bowen unifying the country. It made the high-ranking Uchiha officials fully appreciate the immense power of a 21st-century keyboard warrior.

The various theories, plans, and courses of action, which these Ninja World bumpkins had never learned or even heard of, truly opened their eyes.

From initial confusion to contemplation, then sudden realization, followed by a terrifying understanding and lingering fear, their minds completely followed Uchiha Qi's words. It was much like how middle-aged and elderly people in Uchiha Qi's past life were poisoned and brainwashed by various WeChat official accounts and sensational articles.

Ultimately, these high-ranking Uchiha officials could only look on with admiration and respect, some even gazing at Uchiha Qi with profound worship.

Undoubtedly, even though the Uchiha present were considered wise within their clan, their thought processes were actually quite straightforward. Most of the time, when faced with problems, their thinking pattern was direct, along the lines of, "What are you looking at? What's it to you?"

Even when engaging in schemes and tricks, their level was merely sending young clan geniuses to act as spies near the Hokage. Their approach was primarily simple and crude, making one question if their intelligence had been eaten away.

If not for this, with the prestige of a founding Konoha family and the fact that most clan members who became ninjas were experts, how could the Uchiha Clan have ultimately met with genocide?

Uchiha Qi's analysis, thought process, and formulated plans were a dimensionality reduction attack for these Uchiha, completely opening their minds to a new world and sparking the wondrous idea of, 'Oh, it can be done this way!'

Finally, Uchiha Masanobu, as the clan head, said with heartfelt satisfaction, "As expected of Lord Qi. Your wisdom and intellect truly surpass our imagination. No, it should be said that the height you stand at has already transcended the limitations of a single clan, reaching an incredibly lofty position."

"Perhaps, this is the kind of thinking a Hokage should possess."

As he spoke, he felt both the wistfulness of an elder generation being surpassed by the younger and the joy of seeing a worthy successor.

Because Uchiha Qi was young enough, and he had an excellent relationship with his son, Uchiha Fugaku.

As long as the two could cooperate with utmost sincerity, the Uchiha Clan would undoubtedly become great again under their combined leadership in the future.

The other Uchiha had no objections to Uchiha Masanobu's praise, as they felt the same way. Among them, Uchiha Setsuna even looked somewhat sad and forlorn, his eyes a little vacant.

So, this is the thinking a Hokage should possess, and the intellectual height of Tobirama Senju... And the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, who inherited his mantle, and others, must also possess a similar level of thought.

So, the reason our Uchiha Clan has been suppressed by Konoha's higher-ups all along is precisely because we lacked this level of thinking...

How laughable. I once thought that as a hardliner of the Uchiha, I had seen through the essence of Konoha's higher-ups, believing that only by rising up in rebellion could we bring a future to the Uchiha. Now it seems I was completely mistaken.

From the very beginning, my level of thinking was far inferior; I was completely played by the enemy. All my actions and what I have always upheld were merely jokes, and they would only drag my Uchiha Clan into the abyss...

As this thought crossed his mind, Uchiha Setsuna suddenly felt a strong sense of weariness and disillusionment. His previously straight back stooped, and his head involuntarily lowered. His Sharingan also activated at that moment.

Intense emotional changes and the despair that all his life's struggles and efforts were a joke surged forth, making Uchiha Setsuna even feel a strong sense of defeat, as if 'it would be better to just end my life now.'

His Three-Tomoe Sharingan spun rapidly at that moment, showing signs of evolving to a higher level.

Given Uchiha Setsuna's current state, when his Sharingan completed its evolution, it would most likely be the moment of his demise.

However, this change ultimately stopped.

Because Uchiha Setsuna heard Uchiha Qi's voice again. Although this time it was a few humble words amidst everyone's praise, for Uchiha Setsuna, it was the opportune moment to interrupt his intense emotions.

The moment he thought of Uchiha Qi, Uchiha Setsuna's previously despondent mood was suddenly invigorated.

Because the Uchiha Clan's long-standing lack of a Hokage-level mindset was no longer an issue.

Uchiha Qi was the most precious treasure bestowed upon the Uchiha Clan by heaven!

His wisdom, his thoughts, his insights, and his talent perfectly filled what the Uchiha Clan lacked.

Uchiha Setsuna saw a beautiful future for the Uchiha Clan in Uchiha Qi, seeing the hope of the Uchiha Clan becoming great again under Uchiha Qi's influence!

Yes, as long as Lord Qi was here, as long as he was present, everything would be alright!

What's more, he already has a complete plan, the wisdom to pull the Uchiha Clan out of its predicament.

The rest of us in the Uchiha Clan might not have his level of wisdom, but we can support him with all our might!

As long as we stand firmly by his side, protecting and helping him without reservation, then our Uchiha Clan can surely regain the lost honor and status, just as he said!

And perhaps even...

Lay claim to the supreme position of Hokage in Konoha!

At this thought, Uchiha Setsuna's eyes gleamed with brilliance. His spirit, energy, and vitality surged to an extremely high level, almost like the protagonist of a hot-blooded anime in his old age.

Suddenly, the pattern in his Sharingan even changed at that moment.

Although it was a fleeting change before returning to normal, the alteration was undoubtedly real.

However, no one noticed it, not even Uchiha Setsuna himself.

As for Uchiha Qi, he was actually quite embarrassed at the moment. After all, being praised for having the "Hokage-level thinking" was truly difficult to accept.

It's worth noting that the other two Uchiha who received such praise were Uchiha Kagami, who died young and inexplicably, and Uchiha Itachi, a ruthless individual who wiped out his entire clan and also died in his twenties.

So, praising an Uchiha for having Hokage-level thinking—are you sure that's not an insult?

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