Hearing Hyuga Hiashi's troubled reply, Uchiha Daiki looked at him meaningfully.
Konoha had only just emerged from the brutal Third Shinobi World War. Countless ordinary families had practically been wiped out, leaving no descendants behind.
Even noble clans like theirs had suffered devastating losses and were severely weakened.
Given those circumstances, it was understandable that Hyuga Hiashi did not wish to become involved in the village's struggles.
Besides, perhaps he did not want to see internal conflict break out within the village either.
With that thought in mind, Uchiha Daiki smiled faintly. "Don't worry. We only need an attitude from the Hyuga Clan. We won't ask you to go to war."
"You only need to make a promise, Brother Hiashi. That shouldn't be difficult for you."
After saying that, he stared at Hyuga Hiashi with a faintly smiling expression.
That smile was clearly harmless and amiable, yet it sent a chill down Hyuga Hiashi's spine.
Remembering how Uchiha Daiki had single-handedly slaughtered hundreds of Kumogakure shinobi on the battlefield, leaving none standing, Hyuga Hiashi felt his scalp tingle.
This man was definitely not as friendly and courteous as he appeared on the surface.
If the Hyuga Clan became entangled in the village's internal strife, the consequences would be extremely serious.
After much deliberation, Hyuga Hiashi slowly closed his eyes and took a deep breath.
"Answer one question for me first."
Hyuga Hiashi stared seriously at Uchiha Daiki and spoke in a low voice.
"Go ahead."
"Why does the Uchiha Clan want to rule Konoha?"
"How am I supposed to answer that?"
Uchiha Daiki shook his head with a helpless laugh, meeting Hyuga Hiashi's gaze without blinking. "To lead Konoha into greater prosperity and stability? Or to make Konoha, to make the Land of Fire, even greater?"
After saying that, he