"Let's get back to business."
The elder Uchiha, who finally regained his composure, lamented that the younger generations of the family lacked the tradition of respecting the elderly. At the same time, he once again expressed goodwill to Qi. He stretched out his hand in a friendly manner and made a "please sit down" gesture.
To be honest, Qi doesn't like to sit on his knees. Even in modern times, Japan on earth still produced a large number of bow-legged people because of this tradition. It can be seen that this tradition was abandoned by the great dynasty early, and it was not without reason.
But as customs dictate when entering the country, he sat down on the tatami.
"I invite you to come here today because there are really important things to discuss. I hope you, Mr. Qi, can talk to us candidly."
The conversation kept changing, and in less than three times, the old man's address to Qi was changed from a direct name to a gentleman. The speed was so fast that Qi didn't even have time to complain.
But he is an old man, and he has given him so much face. How can Qi have the nerve to complain? As long as he likes her...
"Qi Jun is also a special case in Konoha Village. First, he was taught by Sannin, and now he is accepted as a disciple by Shimura Danzō. It seems that Yellow Flash also promised to be willing to exchange ninjutsu experience with Qi Jun. It can be foreseen that Konoha will definitely have a place among the masters of town and village in the future."
Although the old man's voice was old, it was clear, transparent, thick and smooth. Although he knew that what the old man said must be related to Yali, Qi had to admit that listening to the old man's words was a kind of enjoyment.
"Since he is a master, he must have status. Based on my understanding of Danzo, the 'root' of Konoha must be inherited by Qi Jun, then..."
The old man suddenly paused and his eyes were bright, like two big light bulbs with high wattage.
"Qi Jun is the successor of the Konoha martial arts sect in the future. How do you view the current situation in the village? Or I can ask more clearly, Qi Jun, how do you think I, Uchiha Clan, Hyuga Clan, will get along with you, Senju Clan, in the future?"
Good guy, he is a heavyweight from the moment he opens his mouth. Despite his directness, he is also unavoidable...
But how should he answer?
These old immortals don't know what they are hiding in their minds. If something goes wrong, they will definitely be tricked.
d. He is not a civil servant. Can't he be allowed to travel to a world where he doesn't need to use his brain like this?
Qi frowned deeply and was speechless for a moment, while the senior executives of the Uchiha Clan around him were also silent. The room fell into absolute silence for a while, so dull...
"Huh..."
A discordant exhalation sounded. Everyone looked at it angrily and were about to scold him. However, after taking a look, they immediately turned around and pretended not to notice.
It turns out that Uchiha Xiongfei, this heartless person, was actually drinking tea in his seat and looking like he was enjoying it...
The elder looked at Qi, who had a distorted expression, and then at Xiong Fei, who had a mean look on his face. There was also a rare trace of embarrassment on his old bark-like face. He probably felt that his family was unlucky at this moment.
"Ahem..."
He had to cough again, firstly to remind Qi not to be distracted and answer his questions, but secondly to warn the unscrupulous person: Don't cause trouble!
However, those who are heartless are still heartless, and those who were reminded felt relieved, which finally gave the old man a lot of comfort.
Unfortunately, the result was not what he liked.
"Sorry, I can't answer at the moment."
Qi gave the great elder an answer he didn't like. Although it was understandable, it was unacceptable.
"I want to know why."
The great elder shook his head to express his disapproval.
"You should know the current relationship between our two families. If it weren't for you and Obito, Xiu, these two children are very good friends, we would have regarded you as the second Danzo. After all, what kind of teacher can produce what kind of students."
He continued,
"It's not aimed at you, but your new teacher is very taboo against all non-Senju Clan families, especially our Uchiha Clan. His hostility is undisguised!"
Qi really can't refute this sentence. The conscience Danzo has never had good intentions towards Uchiha. He was the main promoter of the night of genocide in the original work. Of course, the fact that Uchiha had decided to rebel at that time was also one of the important factors...
But then again, if the Senju Clan series had not been suppressed too much, how could Uchiha, as one of the founders of Konoha, have embarked on that path? In the original work, Sasuke Uchiha hates Konoha, which is indeed justified, and no one can blame him.
It was not Uchiha who betrayed Konoha, but Senju Clan who betrayed Uchiha. The original Uchiha Clan rejected Madara for the sake of peace, but the subsequent Senju Clan lineage regarded the entire Uchiha Clan as an enemy...
Thinking of this, Qi couldn't help but feel that this family, which still seems to be brilliant now, is so sad...
"The teacher is a teacher, I am me, we are different."
In the end, he couldn't bear it anymore and answered such a sentence. After all, he had two very important companions in this family.
One thing he has no doubt about is that once the night of genocide really happens, he will not allow anyone to harm Obito and Xiu.
That's why he agreed to the daimyo's request, otherwise with his temperament, he wouldn't be willing to touch such a thing.
As long as a person lives, he can be cunning, cruel, and sinister, but he can never abandon his most basic conscience.
Qi cherished these two friends very much, and Xiu helped him on the night when he was most in danger. Although Uchiha Clan had his own considerations in it, it was undeniable that Xiu fought for a lot, otherwise Uchiha Clan would not have achieved that point.
Obito has blocked knives for him countless times on the battlefield, even before he opened his eyes and was weak. He is a loyal person who treats others with sincerity. The biggest difference between Obito and Sasuke is that he always faces life with a positive attitude.
Sasuke in the original work was distorted by hatred. Just because Naruto made greater progress than him, he had the intention to kill. Although he did not kill him in the end, his heart was corrupted after all. Even though deep down in his heart, he still regarded Naruto as his most important friend, but he was no longer aware of it.
On the contrary, Obito was also dissatisfied with his low strength, but he chose to use his own efforts to achieve it, and he succeeded. Not only did he have power, but he also gained Kakashi's heartfelt respect.
Qi also respects such strong people. In his eyes, Obito is a real strong person, much stronger than Sasuke who later got Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan.
However, the thoughts in Qi's heart would not be known to the Great Elder. He just quickly picked up on Qi's words with a hint of eagerness.
"I want to know what's different, Qi Jun. Please answer us sincerely. This is not a question for me alone, but something that all of us Uchiha Clan want to know."
The great elder looked solemn,
"In addition to Third Hokage in the Senju Clan family, we Uchiha no longer count on anyone else. Danzo is the leader of the Senju Clan after Sarutobi, so we really want to know your true thoughts, Qi Jun, as his successor."
His voice unconsciously had a hint of sadness, which revealed that he was acutely aware that the Senju Clan and Uchiha families had now reached a crossroads. Whether to separate or to unite was already a very serious problem.
In a head-on fight, Uchiha Clan will definitely lose. The Great Elder is the elder who already existed when Konoha was established decades ago. Uchiha Clan's strength has declined so much that he has a clear conscience. This is almost the same as Senju Clan's strength has increased. The development directions of the two sides are completely opposite.
If he had not been faced with such an embarrassing and sad situation, why would he, the dignified first elder of Uchiha, have personally sought to meet Qi and find out what Qi was thinking? In the Uchiha Clan decades ago, this would have been unimaginable.
Especially recently, the problem Orochimaru, one of Sannin, has become an open secret among Konoha High Command. This is a disaster for Uchiha. After all, Orochimaru belongs to the Senju Clan family. Once his departure becomes a reality, it will severely damage the strength and prestige of the Senju Clan. At that time, who will Senju Clan look for to vent his anger on?
"Uchiha Clan has been passed down for many years, and we have shed all our blood for Konoha. We just want fairness. Where Senju Clan and Uchiha go from here depends on Qi Jun, your generation. Please respond to us truly!"
Suppressing the sadness in his heart, the old man gritted his teeth and "forced" Qi again...
"Senju Clan... No, Konoha! Do you still regard me, Uchiha Clan, as one of your own!?"
As soon as he said it, the whole room was shocked!
Finally, the last cover was torn apart, and it was time to speak out...