Uchiha Inabi did not hide anything.
He directly laid out the entire matter, even casually mentioning his secret plan to make a move against the Radical Faction.
This—was the Uchiha!
They disdained hiding their emotions. Whatever was in their hearts, they said it outright.
Since Jin's actions had earned his acknowledgment, he would offer up all his loyalty. He did not care whether this would offend Uchiha Jin, and he would not hesitate even if it cost him his life.
You could say the Uchiha were extreme, arrogant, and looked down on everyone, but if you truly had the means to make them submit, they would follow you for the rest of their lives!
"I see. So that's how it is!"
"Then congratulations on making the right choice, because Fugaku truly does not have the ability to handle the village's complicated situation."
"I will show you that under my leadership, the Uchiha will turn around their current decline."
Uchiha Jin narrowed his eyes slightly.
Looking at Uchiha Inabi before him, he became even more convinced that his plans had been correct!
According to his original estimate, a large number of Uchiha would have to die before the survivors could awaken. Yet he had not expected that the deaths of only a few Uchiha would cause the vast majority to throw in with him. Even Inabi, one of the Clan Head's confidants, had rebelled.
Sure enough!
The Uchiha were all a bunch of ingrates, the sort who would not turn back until they hit a wall.
Only when they truly bled and felt pain would they genuinely be willing to listen to you.
Now, it seemed the gains were substantial!
At the very least.
Among the entire Uchiha clan, aside from the elders of the few factions in power and their confidants, nearly everyone had now thrown in with him.
Was he worried that these people might be spies? Uchiha Jin was not worried at all!
The Uchiha did not have the brains for it!
Even Shisui and Itachi, the Uchiha geniuses bought over by Sarutobi Hiruzen in the original story, could not even manage the bare minimum of hiding their emotions in daily life, could they?
The Uchiha clansmen in the original story all knew those two stood with the Hokage!
Their spying was practically a joke.
This was also one of the benefits of being born an Uchiha. There was basically no need to worry about spies within the clan, because the Uchiha's temperament meant they simply could not do that kind of work.
Even if someone truly wanted to be a spy, they would wish they could carve the words "spy" right onto their forehead!
"Elder Jin, the Anbu are here for you!"
An Uchiha walked in and respectfully dropped to one knee.
His eyes were filled with worship and fervor. He had not even considered concealing his emotions.
Seeing this, Uchiha Jin smiled. "Ryugan, get up."
"We used to be teammates, so there's no need to be so formal with me. You know I don't have so many damn rules here. From now on, stop kneeling at the drop of a hat whenever you see me."
"I know you're showing me respect, but in my view, respect belongs in the heart."
"As for these formalities, aside from certain official occasions, don't bother with them in everyday life!"
Upon hearing this, Uchiha Ryugan admired Jin even more.
After all...
A leader whose strength, methods, and character were all powerful, yet who still treated his subordinates so gently, was leagues ahead of Fugaku.
In truth, he was not the only one who thought so. Even Uchiha Inabi was deeply shocked.
He could not help it!
His impression of Uchiha Jin had been centered on his domineering manner at the Clan Meeting. This was the first time he had seen this side of him in private.
"Elder Jin, you must be careful."
"Our people in the village saw that Fugaku is also at the Hokage Building. I think whoever has come does not mean well!"
Uchiha Ryugan spoke in a low voice.
Because Uchiha Jin had taken power, the Radical Faction was now completely different from the original story. Not only was their compound tightly guarded, but they had also scattered quite a few scouts throughout the village.
Whether at the Hokage Building, Root, or among the Major ninja clans, as long as anything unusual happened, Uchiha Jin would be able to learn of it immediately.
That was why, shortly after the Anbu arrived, Uchiha Ryugan had been able to obtain intelligence from the Hokage Building without much effort.
And yet.
Uchiha Jin merely smiled and did not take it seriously.
"Don't worry. It's all small stuff!"
"I roughly know what Sarutobi Hiruzen is trying to do. Ryugan, there's no need for you to worry about my safety either."
"While I'm away from the compound, make sure its defenses are properly handled!"
At this moment, Uchiha Jin's expression remained as calm as ever.
Sarutobi Hiruzen's political schemes were far too crude. The Shinobi World's One Village, One Country system had only been established for a few decades, so while Sarutobi Hiruzen's methods might seem impressive, to Uchiha Jin, who had come from the Zhonghua Family in his previous life, the moment Sarutobi Hiruzen dropped his pants, Jin would know what kind of fart he wanted to let out.
Fifteen minutes later, at the Hokage Office.
Uchiha Jin knocked on the door and entered only after receiving permission.
A gentle smile covered his face. His eyes narrowed slightly when he saw Sarutobi Hiruzen, but he still spoke very politely. "Hokage-sama, what instructions do you have for me?"
His words were exceedingly humble.
However.
His posture was extremely disrespectful. He did not even drop to one knee, and there was not the slightest trace of respect in his eyes.
That was only normal!
They had already torn off all pretense last time. If neither side lacked the means to kill the other without losses, they would have flipped the table and launched a Civil War long ago.
So long as they could barely maintain appearances, that was enough. No one should expect Uchiha Jin to show much respect.
Fugaku's expression was ugly.
Looking at Uchiha Jin, who showed no regard for rank or status, Fugaku dearly wanted to slap him to death. But considering Jin's terrifying power, he could only let out a helpless sigh and pretend he had seen nothing.
There was no other way!
As a Clan Head with no one under his command, he truly had no way to deal with Uchiha Jin.
Although he too had awakened the Mangekyo, his indecisive nature kept him from daring to reveal it. He feared drawing even greater wariness from the Konoha Higher-ups. Now that he had even lost his authority within the clan, he naturally had even less confidence in making a move against Uchiha Jin.
Therefore.
He chose—to endure!
He had endured for so long already, so one more time made little difference.
Sarutobi Hiruzen's mouth twitched.
He was naturally just as displeased with Uchiha Jin. When he saw the anger in Fugaku's eyes, his own eyes lit up. Could this guy finally be planning to stand up for himself?
That would be a good thing!
That bastard Uchiha Jin truly needed to be taught a lesson.
Even if Fugaku was no match for him, it would still be nice if he could make Uchiha Jin lose face.
But unfortunately.
Sarutobi Hiruzen had already settled in to watch the show, so why had Fugaku suddenly gone soft again?
Damn it, what a complete waste!
What the hell could he expect from him? After all that, the old man still had to do it himself!
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