Sasuke's Way of Thinking!

Fugaku Uchiha appeared calm, but he was quite nervous inside.

To bring up such matters directly was no different from a gamble.

Back then, he had brought Itachi onto the battlefield.

Now, having Sasuke analyze such issues was the same!

It had to be said, Fugaku Uchiha was truly not suited to be a father.

However, that was for the Sasuke of the past.

As for now...

"Father, there's no need to consider these issues."

"Instead, I think we should make good use of this situation!"

Sasuke slowly responded after a long period of contemplation.

"Make use of it?"

"Explain in detail."

Fugaku Uchiha was somewhat taken aback, not expecting Sasuke to have such a perspective.

"Let's consider the worst-case scenario."

"Brother Shisui, he was arranged by the Third Hokage to infiltrate the Will of Fire."

"So, what will happen if we refuse?"

Sasuke countered.

"The higher-ups will be even more wary and displeased!"

Fugaku Uchiha added.

"Exactly, and what we need now is time, time for our Uchiha to become strong enough."

"Therefore, regardless of the reason, it is essential for Brother Shisui to join the Military Police Force."

"It's best to give him a high position, one with real authority."

Sasuke laid out his analysis.

"It sounds like that makes sense."

"Then... what did you mean by making use of the situation?"

Fugaku Uchiha asked again.

"We satisfy the Third Hokage's demand while entrusting him with an important role."

"This way, at least the Third Hokage won't be so wary of our Uchiha."

"Coupled with my brother, two firm believers in the Will of Fire..."

Sasuke didn't continue.

Because at this point, Fugaku Uchiha's eyes had already lit up.

This meant he had already understood the problem.

As for Itachi.

He sat to the side, completely still.

With his intelligence, he had already understood these matters as soon as Sasuke began speaking.

What surprised and confused him was how Sasuke came up with such an idea.

His usual training already took up all his time, right?

How could he still...

However, what filled Uchiha Itachi's heart more was pride and glory!

See?

This is my brother, Uchiha Itachi's brother...

"Sasuke, you are correct."

"Go take a medicinal bath first, then go to sleep."

Fugaku Uchiha waved his hand.

"Okay, Father."

Sasuke didn't linger and got up to leave.

Some things lose their meaning when explained too clearly.

Moreover, after understanding the situation, Fugaku Uchiha would be able to make better choices and decisions regarding the clan's circumstances.

Let them handle such matters.

As for Uchiha Itachi, he was kept behind.

Influenced by Sasuke, Itachi sought out Fugaku Uchiha for several private conversations.

Once again, he had earned Fugaku Uchiha's trust.

"Father, you asked to see me alone—it must be regarding what Sasuke said earlier, right?"

"Could it be that those words weren't prompted by you, Father?"

With only the two of them present, Itachi spoke directly, voicing his doubts.

Whether it was what Sasuke had said to Shisui earlier, or the bold analysis he had just presented, everything left Itachi feeling puzzled.

Such a way of thinking was simply not something a five-year-old child should possess.

"It was not taught by me."

"It seems Sasuke has a way of thinking all his own."

"Itachi, this is how we of the Uchiha should be..."

Fugaku Uchiha sighed with a sense of melancholy.

Uchiha Shisui, Uchiha Itachi.

Two geniuses of the Uchiha Clan, yet they both followed the philosophy of the Will of Fire.

As the clan head, Fugaku was well aware of his own character flaws.

He lacked decisiveness!

But... in his second son, he saw something different yet familiar.

Perhaps that legendary figure from the past possessed this very same way of thinking...

"Then Father, what do you intend to do next?"

"The current situation of the clan is more complex than Sasuke imagines."

"It cannot be solved simply by deciding to bring Shisui back into the Military Police Force and entrusting him with important responsibilities."

"The attitudes and opinions of others within the clan are also very important."

Itachi said with a hint of helplessness.

The reason the Uchiha had become so passive was, in large part, due to the internal state of the clan.

If such a decision were made, it would inevitably provoke dissatisfaction among many clansmen.

Especially those in the hawkish faction.

They were already unhappy with the suppression from Konoha's higher-ups.

Now, not only were they being forced to relocate their clan grounds, but they were also being told to install people in high-ranking positions within the Military Police Force.

Those captains, those elders...

They would surely have their complaints.

"I understand your concerns."

"Very well, thinking this far is enough for now."

"Go and get some rest; leave the rest to me."

Fugaku Uchiha took a deep breath and said heavily.

"Understood."

Itachi Uchiha nodded.

He stood up and left Fugaku Uchiha's study.

After closing the door, a smile appeared on Itachi's face.

Father, you are being influenced by Sasuke as well!

Perhaps you haven't even realized these changes yourself, have you?

Itachi Uchiha smiled, a surge of joy in his heart.

As for the way of thinking Fugaku had mentioned, Itachi also had his own guesses.

That approach—taking oneself as the foundation and then considering how to deal with others—was indeed highly efficient.

At the same time, it was the most convincing method.

Confidence!

Itachi Uchiha felt an incomparable sense of confidence radiating from Sasuke.

After Itachi Uchiha left, Fugaku Uchiha also stood up and departed the study.

Inside Naka Shrine.

Inside a simple wooden hut.

"Elder, Shisui has now returned to the clan, and his position will be decided tomorrow."

"Fugaku has some doubts and hopes that the Elder can provide some clarity."

Fugaku Uchiha spoke respectfully.

"In truth, you already have the answer yourself, don't you?"

"You should have already seen some changes in the new generation of youths."

"These changes may very well be the correct path for the future of the Uchiha Clan."

"It is better to boldly experiment than to remain stagnant..."

A steady voice emanated from within the wooden hut.

However, by the end of the sentence, that voice carried a hint of wistfulness.

"But some of the elders in the clan, they..."

"I will handle the issue with the elders for you; as for those under your command, you will have to deal with them yourself."

"After all, you are the current head of the Uchiha Clan."

Before Fugaku Uchiha could finish, the other party had already provided the answer.

"Thank you, Elder Kagami."

Fugaku Uchiha turned and vanished from the spot.

Inside the wooden hut, a pair of Mangekyō Sharingan slowly opened.

"Is the era of the Uchiha about to begin?"

"Those few youths..."

Before Kagami Uchiha, a blank sheet of paper appeared.

On it were the names of the younger generation of the Uchiha Clan.