As the head of his clan, Uchiha Chōkaku understood that the future of the Uchiha Clan depended on its leader's ability and foresight.
He had devoted years of hard work to the family, but he was getting old. It was time to pass the burden on to the younger generation.
He already had a clear candidate in mind: Uchiha Ying Yue.
Though still young, Uchiha Ying Yue had already made a name for himself in the Ninja World.
Having awakened the Uchiha Clan's Mangekyō Sharingan, he far surpassed his peers in strength and was a true genius.
More importantly, Ying Yue had not only distinguished himself on the battlefield but also gathered widespread support both within and beyond Konoha.
Many of the younger members of the Uchiha Clan looked up to Ying Yue as a role model. Among Konoha's other shinobi, Uchiha Ying Yue had also earned respect for his exceptional leadership and benevolence.
"Uchiha Ying Yue's ability and reputation far surpass those of the other clan members," Uchiha Chōkaku thought. "His only shortcoming is that he's still too young. But the young have their advantages, and he has plenty of time to lead the Uchiha Clan toward an even brighter future."
Of course, Chōkaku had considered other possible candidates, such as Uchiha Fugaku.
Fugaku was steady and cautious, but somewhat indecisive. And with only the Three-Tomoe Sharingan, he couldn't match Ying Yue's strength.
In the ever-changing Ninja World of today, a clan head needed more than just a steady hand. He also needed sufficient strength and decisiveness.
Furthermore, Uchiha Ying Yue had won widespread support among the clan members, and even Uzumaki Mito, an influential figure in Konoha, favored him.
Uchiha Ying Yue's bloodline belonged not only to the Uchiha Clan; he also possessed the Senju Clan's Wood Release