Listening to Uchiha Mitsuto's incitement, Fugaku's eyes flickering with hatred, he nodded.
In the original timeline, Fugaku, the Uchiha Clan's patriarch, appeared to be the instigator of the Uchiha Clan's rebellion. In truth, however, his indecisive nature meant he had merely been swept along by his enraged clansmen. His own desire to rebel had never been particularly strong.
But now, things were different!
The village's mockery during the previous vote of confidence had been the greatest humiliation of Fugaku's life. What angered him even more was that he had been just one step away from becoming Hokage.
Once ambition took root, it was difficult to extinguish.
What was more, the current Uchiha Clan far surpassed its original-timeline counterpart in both prestige and strength. Fugaku now had both the will and the confidence to launch a rebellion!
"Excellent!"
"Our Uchiha Clan can finally do something big..."
"I've had enough of putting up with those bastards..."
Seeing Fugaku nod from the seat of honor, the several Uchiha Elite Jonin below were instantly invigorated.
Fugaku smiled freely along with them, but quickly wiped the smile from his face and asked sternly, "Have you completed everything I assigned to you?"
Uchiha Yusuke immediately replied, "I've already been to the prison. I secretly bribed all the capable people held inside. As long as we deal with the guards and set them free, they're all willing to serve the Uchiha Clan!"
"Mm, very good!"
Fugaku nodded.
Not only did the ninja imprisoned in Konoha Prison hate the village, but there were also many of them. Among them were quite a few capable Chunin and even several Jonin-level Rogue Ninja. If they could be brought under their control, they would become a force not to be underestimated.
Uchiha Mitsuto continued, "Following your orders, I secretly recruited a