Next Steps: Shisui and Fugaku Arrive!

Upon hearing this, everyone took their leave.

There was no need to mention the Radical Faction; they had long been used to this.

The Moderate Faction and the Middle Faction had no objections either. After all, they were all members of the same clan and already knew how Uchiha Jin operated.

Hold big meetings for small matters, and small meetings for major matters!

Matters like the United Front Alliance would be discussed in a large meeting, but when it came to actual planning and operational strategy, Uchiha Jin would only consult a small group of people. Those below merely needed to carry out their assignments.

They had not liked this much in the past, believing that clan matters needed to be discussed together.

But now, things were different!

Uchiha Jin's several successful moves had yielded considerable results, making them feel that he had been right.

Ten minutes later.

The small courtyard gradually emptied out. Apart from a dozen or so Three Tomoe Uchiha stationed around its perimeter, ensuring not even a bird could fly through, everyone else had left.

Inside the courtyard.

Uchiha Jin invited several elders into the room. After personally making tea for each of them, he spoke directly before anyone else could open their mouths.

"Everyone!"

"There are newcomers here, as well as old hands."

"Since everyone is sitting here, it proves that you trust me, Uchiha Jin. So I will not stand on ceremony."

"We'll follow the old rules. I'll first set the goals for the next stage, and I'll explain anything you do not understand afterward."

Uchiha Jin's tone was solemn.

Setsuna and the other old members of the Radical Faction naturally had no objections.

Yashiro, Tenno, and the others who had joined them found this quite novel, because things were completely different in the Radical Faction compared to the Clan Meeting.

Still, they nodded in agreement without hesitation.

After all, the Radical Faction's several previous successes had been enough to prove the superiority of this method.

"Fine, no problem!"

"I accept. Jin-kun, please continue."

The two spoke in calm tones.

After seeing everyone nod, Uchiha Jin did not waste any words. He took a deep breath and spoke directly.

"The next stage has two objectives."

"First, we will use the authority held by the Konoha Military Police Force and raise the banner of the Will of Fire to thoroughly throw the entire village into chaos."

"We need to give the Konoha Higher-ups something to keep them busy, so they do not spend all day watching the Uchiha."

"So I plan to appoint clan Chunin as captains and supplement the force with Genin, using them as members of the Konoha Military Police Force specifically to deal with the village's miscellaneous affairs."

"Second, win over the other Shinobi Clans!"

"Of course, direct recruitment will not work. The Uchiha reputation is far too foul, and the other Shinobi Clans do not trust us."

"Therefore, my plan is to force them a little."

"Although many of the Konoha Military Police Force's powers have been seized by the Anbu over the years, those powers were established by Senju Tobirama. There is nothing wrong with us taking them back from a legal standpoint."

"The specific plan is to find a Spy from another Shinobi Village, use the Sharingan to control him, and make him run directly toward Root."

"The Konoha Military Police Force will gather all the clan's strongest members under the pretext of capturing a Spy and forcibly raid Root!"

"Danzo will most likely believe that I am trying to rescue my parents. When that happens, Root's elite will definitely be used to transfer and control my parents."

"That means Root's other locations will inevitably be left poorly defended."

"The Konoha Military Police Force has only two objectives!"

"First, collect as many of Root's Mission Scrolls, research materials, and other documents as possible. Second, kill as much of Root's active strength as possible."

"Especially Root's elite Jonin. Kill as many as you can!"

"Danzo dreams of becoming Hokage. After losing so many elites this time, he will definitely force the other Shinobi Clans to send their promising young talents into Root in order to replenish its strength."

"Therefore, the more Root elites we kill, the more frantically Danzo will pressure the other Shinobi Clans."

"Then we will have an opportunity to find a way to win over those other Shinobi Clans!"

Gasp!

As Uchiha Jin spoke, everyone present wore expressions of utter shock.

At that moment.

They truly realized the difference between Uchiha Jin and Fugaku!

Although Fugaku often convened Clan Meetings, they never actually solved any problems.

But Uchiha Jin?

He did not waste time with empty talk in meetings; he immediately arranged all kinds of operations!

More importantly, his actions were well-founded. Unlike the Radical Faction of the past, which talked about rebellion at every turn, he was genuinely wrestling with the Konoha Higher-ups within the rules.

Especially since, while striking at the Konoha Higher-ups, he could also use it to pressure and recruit the other Shinobi Clans.

Truly—impressive!

"I agree!"

Uchiha Tenno immediately chose to support him.

Although he belonged to the Moderate Faction, he was also an Uchiha.

The reason he had not supported the Radical Faction in the past was merely because the chances of a successful rebellion were too slim. But Uchiha Jin's approach—fighting without breaking, cooperating without conforming—had truly allowed him to see hope for success.

"I support it too. I support it with all my strength!"

Uchiha Yashiro raised his hand as well.

After thoroughly realizing that the Konoha Higher-ups could not be trusted, he had even wanted to rebel outright and join the Radical Faction.

But unexpectedly.

Uchiha Jin's approach was far more moderate, and its chances of success were not low either.

This made him even more willing to trust Uchiha Jin. He believed Jin was an Uchiha who truly used his brain!

The others all spoke up in turn.

Almost without exception, they expressed support for his operation without needing Uchiha Jin to explain further.

Seeing this, Setsuna sighed.

"So alike, truly alike!"

"Jin-kun, your calculations and planning remind me of Uchiha Izuna."

"The Uchiha who could contend with Senju Tobirama in terms of strategy!"

As Setsuna spoke, the others nodded in agreement.

They were all Old Fellows who had lived through the end of the Warring States period. Though they had not personally witnessed Uchiha Izuna's brilliance, they had heard of his prowess from the elders of the clan.

And now.

They truly saw Uchiha Izuna's shadow in Uchiha Jin!

For a time.

The atmosphere in the living room became much more relaxed.

Uchiha Jin did not say much about it. Since the important matters had been discussed, he began chatting casually with everyone instead.

And at that moment.

Uchiha Inabi walked in. "Elders, Fugaku and Shisui have arrived."

"They want to see Elder Jin!"

Everyone was somewhat taken aback.

Uchiha Jin, on the other hand, remained calm. He did not need to guess why the two had come.

After thinking briefly, he spoke directly. "Let them in."

"Yes!" Uchiha Inabi bowed.

Two minutes later.

Shisui and Fugaku arrived in the living room. The moment they saw Tenno and Yashiro, their expressions instantly darkened considerably.

The two were not fools!

The outside was guarded so tightly that something important was certainly being discussed inside.

And with Tenno and Yashiro, two elders from the Moderate Faction, present as well, it was already enough to prove that they had made their choice.