Uchiha Daiki had once been an obscure, insignificant figure throughout the entire Uchiha Clan.
So no one had much impression of him, nor did they understand his personality or temperament.
Now, after so many interactions and being influenced by him over time, Uchiha Shisui had basically come to understand what kind of person he was.
So although he was greatly surprised by Uchiha Daiki's disrespectful way of referring to the higher-ups, he chose to turn a blind eye.
"Daiki-senpai, what worries me now is that what happened today may bring unnecessary trouble to our clan. If the Third Hokage returns and learns about this, then I'm afraid..."
"Even you fear him that much?"
Uchiha Daiki interrupted him, frowning as he stared at him.
The question caught Uchiha Shisui slightly off guard.
"It's not that I'm afraid..."
Uchiha Shisui wanted to defend himself, but in the end, he hesitated and left his words unfinished.
He began reasoning again.
He considered the clan's interests, the village's interests, and the overall pros and cons.
In the end, he was simply worried that a full-scale conflict between the Uchiha Clan and Konoha might lead to the worst possible outcome.
"If the Uchiha Clan became Konoha's leaders and left everyone with nothing to object to, wouldn't that solve the problem completely?"
After listening to him, Uchiha Daiki suddenly asked in return.
Uchiha Shisui froze slightly at those words.
He was exceptionally intelligent. Just from what Uchiha Daiki had said, combined with his expression, he had already guessed what Daiki meant.
At the same time, he recalled the things Uchiha Daiki had said on their way back to the village.
"Daiki-senpai, do you still take seriously that bet you made with Minato-senpai?"
Uchiha Shisui asked.
Uchiha Daiki did not answer directly. Instead, he said, "A village's