Uchiha Hiko's ideas were gradually beginning to take shape, because he had already told the old man his one and only goal. His objective was now very clear.
Moreover, the two of them had reached a consensus, so there was nothing more to say. They just had to get to work. In short, they both needed to unite their hearts and slowly twist that rope thicker and thicker.
Whether it was Uchiha Hiko or the old man, both of them felt extremely urgent. They both hoped the country would improve quickly, and that its people could live happy, healthy lives.
From another perspective, if they truly wanted to accomplish this, it would not be especially difficult. As long as their hearts were united and everyone worked together, it would be easily achieved.
Uchiha Hiko was also very worried about the situation within the royal court. There were surely treacherous ministers who desperately wanted to fight over the throne.
However, the future throne was not something just anyone could sit upon. It definitely needed someone who would consider the welfare of the people.
Uchiha Hiko hoped that such a worthy person would take on the task, but he did not expect too much. He knew that if the ruler in the court was already like this, what kind of people would those under his leadership become?
Another concern was that if they truly recommended a worthy person to take the throne, he would easily be excluded and suppressed. Those civil and military officials would surely refuse to accept him and rise up against him.
If such a thing truly happened one day, it would be even more terrifying than not replacing the ruler at all.
Therefore, Uchiha Hiko thought they had to choose someone both brave and resourceful, someone who could