Pulling the Tiger's Skin and Raising the Great Banner

Fugaku's composure made Obito's heart falter. Watching anime, the Uchiha clan members don't seem very intelligent!

Obito picked up his teacup and took a sip, organizing his thoughts in his mind while also appearing more composed. Stupid, I'm saving you, you know!

"Clan Head Fugaku, in terms of age and vision, you far surpass me. But there's a saying: the onlooker sees more clearly than the player. The conflict between the Uchiha clan and Konoha cannot be resolved through a coup. Let's not even discuss whether the coup would succeed; even if it did, what then? Would Clan Head Fugaku or the Uchiha elders want a fractured Konoha? Could such a Konoha survive the attacks of other great nations? Would countless Uchiha clan members rush to the battlefield and never return, only to end up with a ruined nation, a destroyed clan, and dead people?"

After Obito finished speaking, he said no more, picking up his teacup and leisurely drinking his tea. His mind was racing. Money isn't that easy to get.

Upon hearing this, Fugaku's guard against this young boy calling himself Obito was raised considerably. Being able to describe the situation between the Uchiha and Konoha with such accuracy was by no means something a five-year-old child could do. Most importantly, where did he get this information? There must be someone more powerful behind him! Was he sent by the Third Hokage to test the Uchiha clan? Or were the elders testing him internally?

"Obito, state your purpose." Fugaku stared at Obito, his dark eyes now crimson Three Tomoe Sharingan. The atmosphere between them suddenly became tense.

"Alas, I truly want to help you, or help the Uchiha clan. The blood of the Uchiha flows through me, and the clan's mark will never disappear. I share the clan's honor and disgrace. Clan Head Fugaku is too cautious, but I understand your difficulties. It's quite arduous to be in this position!"

"Since the Clan Head harbors doubts, please observe my actions from now on. I have come to Clan Head Fugaku today with a request. I need a sum of money; you can consider it a loan from the Clan Head, or you can treat it as an investment."

Obito's eyes revealed the Three Tomoe Sharingan, and he stated his purpose without blushing or skipping a beat.

"Oh? How much money does Obito-kun need?" Fugaku asked with slight confusion.

Obito's intention had completely baffled Fugaku. After talking about the life-and-death matters of the clan for so long, he actually wanted money in the end? It felt like being tricked.

"Not much, three hundred million ryo."

"Pfft! Cough cough... cough cough..." Even Fugaku, as the clan head, was choked by Obito's words. Did he think money was toilet paper? Asking for three hundred million in one go!

"Obito-kun, don't joke. Not to mention I don't have three hundred million, even if I did, I wouldn't give it to you. You opened the Three Tomoe Sharingan at the age of five, you are indeed a genius, but at this moment, it's not enough." Fugaku said in a deep voice after stopping his coughing.

Fugaku's subtext was that this kid was indeed a promising prospect, but he wasn't worth three hundred million yet! Refused, Obito actually felt relieved. He was one step closer to success!

"What about now?" Obito circulated the chakra within his body, and the Three Tomoe Sharingan in his eyes spun rapidly. Three small sickles connected end-to-end, forming the shape of a shuriken!

"Mangekyo! You! Impossible!" Fugaku was so shocked he stood up directly! To say that a genius with Three Tomoe Sharingan was within his acceptable range was one thing; he himself had awakened the Three Tomoe Sharingan at the age of nine. But the Mangekyo was different. In the long history of the Uchiha clan, fewer than five people had awakened the Mangekyo Sharingan! Uchiha Madara could contend with Senju Hashirama, who was known as the God of Shinobi, precisely because of his Mangekyo Sharingan!

"Does Clan Head Fugaku think it's worth three hundred million now?" Compared to Fugaku's shock, Obito, who had lost his composure for the first time, appeared much more relaxed.

"You... Who exactly are you!" Fugaku slightly adjusted his posture, looking as if he would attack if they disagreed.

"I am Uchiha Obito. The Clan Head can send someone to investigate my identity. As for these eyes, there is one person I must mention, but I need the Clan Head to swear not to reveal it. Furthermore, after I speak, three hundred million will not be enough, and the price will need to be increased. Does Clan Head Fugaku still want to listen?" Obito said with increasing ease.

Fugaku also realized that he had been too shocked and had unconsciously fallen into a disadvantage during the conversation. He sat back down, took a sip of tea to calm his emotions, and pondered. Who was that person? The question was like the curiosity that killed the cat! He clearly felt danger but couldn't help but want to probe!

"Obito-kun, please speak!" I just want to know who that person behind the scenes is! Someone who can cultivate a Mangekyo Sharingan! As the Clan Head, I must know this person's attitude. This is crucial for both the Uchiha clan and Konoha, and it's definitely not just mere damned curiosity!

"This person's name is Uchiha... Madara!" Obito deliberately paused before saying Madara's name. The prelude had been set up sufficiently; now it was time for the final blow. As for whether Madara would know he was using his name to swindle the Uchiha, that was a matter for the future. If this round of gacha directly made him invincible, why would he fear Madara?

At this moment, he felt that his state was excellent! He was completely in control of the rhythm. It was a waste not to have taken acting classes in my previous life.

"Impossible! Madara died long ago..." Fugaku's shock today had already surpassed that of his entire twenty-plus years combined! Although he vehemently denied it in his heart, how long ago had the First Hokage Hashirama passed away? The Third Hokage was nearing retirement, and Madara was still alive?

However, looking at the Mangekyo Sharingan in Obito's eyes, he had no choice but to believe it! If that man was behind Obito, then it was indeed possible. He was a man who could rival the God of Shinobi!

Although Uchiha Madara had defected from the village, or rather, the Uchiha clan of Konoha had betrayed their clan head! When the village was first founded, everyone consciously avoided this name, wanting to distance themselves from Madara and live a stable life. But undeniably, they were disappointed! It was fine when the First Hokage was alive, but after the Second Hokage took the throne, the Uchiha without Madara completely became a toothless tiger! They lost the capital to contend with the Konoha higher-ups!

If the news of Madara's survival were to reach the clan members, they would undoubtedly try every means to re-establish contact with him! The hawks would become even more aggressive. This news absolutely could not be leaked!

Fugaku instantly felt he was on the defensive. As long as this kid spread the news, the Uchiha clan and Konoha would fall into turmoil without doing anything. This was the influence of Uchiha Madara!

It seemed he would have to bleed heavily today to resolve this...