"Right now, we have a common enemy. Joining forces benefits both of us. As long as you continue working for us, you'll get what you want sooner or later."
Fugaku's expression barely changed after hearing this. He neither agreed nor refused.
Seeing his reaction, Black Zetsu added, "Besides, the grudge between your family and Uchiha Yan's family has long since become irreconcilable. There's no room for compromise."
Black Zetsu stared at the man before him, lowering his voice as much as possible.
"You two tore all pretense away long ago over the position of clan head and that little bit of power."
"At this point, you can't settle things simply by taking a step back."
"Those Mangekyō Sharingan of yours are the greatest threat. There's no way he'll let an enemy like you remain in the clan and continue stirring up trouble."
"Staying in the Uchiha clan, staying in Konoha, will only become more dangerous for you."
"If you don't want to die without even knowing why..."
"If you still want to fulfill your wish, then take advantage of the moment, before Uchiha Yan starts guarding against you around the clock. Get away and join us."
"We'll help you increase your strength. You can carry out Madara's plan while dealing with Uchiha Yan. What do you think?"
He wasn't just making things up.
He believed he had seen through Uchiha Yan's personality.
A man like that couldn't stand even a grain of sand in his eye. How could he possibly keep someone like Fugaku—someone who hated him and possessed considerable strength—by his side?
Hadn't Uchiha Yan still stepped into the trap despite knowing that Uchiha Madara had dug it?
He had done it precisely to eliminate Madara, the madman who might threaten his family's lives at any moment.
Fugaku might