Is Your Brain Full of Holes?

Uchiha Itachi realized he had lost his composure. Under the warning gaze of Uchiha Shisui, he chose to swallow his pride and stood silently to the side.

At this moment, the hawk faction was already fired up! Their leader had just drawn first blood!

Uchiha Izuna paid no mind to their thoughts, instead continuing to smile at Uchiha Shisui: "I know it's hard for you to believe, but you could actually tell the Hyuga Clan the nature and color of Grandpa Kagami's chakra. Let the Hyuga Clan peer at Shimura Danzō, and you'll know whether it's true or false."

Although Uchiha Shisui did not agree with Uchiha Izuna's baseless speculation, he took the method to heart. He would remember his grandfather's chakra until the day he died; it was warm, green, and full of vitality.

People are just like that; sometimes, when enough coincidences pile up, they cannot help but grow suspicious. Coupled with Uchiha Izuna's categorical tone, his doubts deepened further.

"Coming back to the point, your main argument was that Tobirama Senju wanted us to integrate into Konoha while granting the Uchiha Clan the Konoha Military Police Force, right?" Uchiha Izuna returned to his seat.

His subordinates immediately brought over another table and set it before him, their eyes burning with fervor.

Uchiha Izuna propped his legs up on the table, rested his hands behind his head, and sat in the chair, watching Uchiha Shisui.

Uchiha Shisui nodded: "I wonder, what is your profound insight?" His expression was very serious. Although he was close to Konoha, he was no fool; he knew how to think.

Uchiha Izuna sneered: "Then let me ask you, what kind of work does the Konoha Military Police Force actually do?"

"Investigation, arrests, and interrogations," Uchiha Shisui Responded immediately.

"Do you think that's very noble? Maintaining the safety and stability of Konoha?" Uchiha Izuna narrowed his eyes.

Uchiha Shisui nodded. It seemed Uchiha Izuna still possessed some common sense.

He was met with several cold laughs.

"Heh heh heh, and then what? The police force consists only of the Uchiha Clan; this isolates us from the masses. After the police force handles a dispute, our impartiality is questioned, and even any stray dog can bite back, accusing us of violent law enforcement."

"Does that actually happen? No! But that's not how others see it. This is alienation and suspicion. In the end, why didn't he give this department with such great power to anyone else, but instead gave it to the Uchiha?"

"Why?" Uchiha Shisui was stunned. He had a premonition that what Uchiha Izuna said next would be highly treasonous, perhaps even shattering his entire worldview.

"Because the Uchiha personality is too arrogant. Everyone is immersed in the glory of the Warring States period, disdaining to explain themselves when questioned, and suffering in silence when wronged. Everyone thinks that's cool."

"But don't forget, how was the glory of the Warring States period earned? It was punched out, blow by blow, by Uchiha Madara! It wasn't earned by you lot enduring humiliation here, chin held high in self-perceived superiority, detached from the masses!" At this, Uchiha Izuna kicked the table, sending it flying.

The table flew directly toward Zongyi Uchiha. His face turned pale; with his old arms and legs, he couldn't react in time, but Uchiha Shisui formed a hand seal.

The Phantom Body Flicker Technique activated, teleporting him in front of the dove faction leader, Zongyi Uchiha, where he drew a kunai and sliced the table in two.

"Zhan! What are you doing! We're debating, why resort to violence!" Uchiha Shisui frowned; he felt Uchiha Izuna's emotions were becoming unhinged.

Uchiha Izuna sneered: "I find him irritating. You got a problem with that?"

Zongyi Uchiha's face was deathly pale as he sat on the ground with a thud. Many dove faction members came to help him up. Once he caught his breath, he looked at Uchiha Izuna and then at Uchiha Fugaku.

"Clan Head, Uchiha Izuna is attacking clansmen at will, his character is violent. I suggest revoking his eligibility to participate in the meeting," Zongyi Uchiha said coldly.

Before Uchiha Fugaku could even think, the hawk faction exploded: "Screw your mother, Zongyi! So what if he hit you? I'm telling you, I actually want to kill you!"

"You dog, the clan raised you, and you're thinking about the village? Everything you eat, wear, and use—isn't it all provided by the Uchiha Clan?"

"If you've got the guts, gouge out your own eyes and go follow the high-ups of Konoha! Go on!"

"Is Uchiha Izuna wrong? Don't tell me the Uchiha's glory was earned by you doves constantly backing down? Wasn't it all won through fighting?"

Although the hawk faction had fiery tempers, they were entirely motivated by the clan's interests and stood united. If Uchiha Izuna had been wrong, that would be one thing, but now that he was right, why the hell should they back down? If they didn't like it, they could fight!

Zongyi's face went white. He hadn't expected the hawk faction to be this crazy. He looked at the dove faction members, but while they looked displeased and frowned, none of them dared to trade insults with the hawks.

He gritted his teeth, feeling not only that the hawks were a bunch of lunatics, but also that the doves were all spineless cowards!

Of course, he would never consider himself a coward, because people rarely realize their own faults.

Uchiha Fugaku's lips curled upward, though he spoke with a stern face: "Enough! Stop arguing! Continue listening to Zhan's analysis!"

Uchiha Izuna glanced at Uchiha Fugaku, who was watching him with glowing eyes.

Uchiha Izuna's lips curled: "Shisui, think about it. Did Tobirama Senju do this to trap the Uchiha Clan in a vicious cycle? A cycle of alienation from the masses, the villagers, and a total loss of hearts and minds?"

"As the saying goes, if there's meat, we eat together; if there's money, we earn together. The police force is a piece of fat. If only our family eats it, won't it make others envious? Won't it make them jealous?"

"Have you considered these things?" Uchiha Izuna stared at Uchiha Shisui, who was already under immense pressure, sweat beginning to pour down his face.

He had originally thought Tobirama Senju was entrusting the Uchiha with responsibility, but at this moment, he only felt that Tobirama Senju was a petty, despicable man!

"I..." Uchiha Shisui opened his mouth, feeling his throat go dry. He couldn't say a word.

Uchiha Itachi, however, said coldly: "All of this is just your speculation. Who doesn't know that the Second Hokage was impartial and selfless? He gave the position of Hokage to the Third, Sarutobi Hiruzen, and didn't even give it to his own Senju Clan."

"Are you brain-damaged? How old were Senju Nawaki and Senju Tsunade of the next generation back then? Seven? Eight?"

"Would you let a seven or eight-year-old child be the supreme commander? Besides, how do you know Tobirama Senju was impartial and had no selfish motives?"

"What, did you ask him yourself? It's all hearsay. Can't you have a mind of your own? My foolish brother!" Uchiha Izuna sighed, clutching his forehead.

"You!" Uchiha Itachi's eyes blazed with fire as he glared at his younger brother.

"Itachi!" Uchiha Shisui spoke up.

Uchiha Itachi immediately quieted down and said no more.