Only old men who had survived since the Warring States Period knew the importance of bloodlines—the reason the Uchiha Clan stood among the strongest in the shinobi world.
The Sharingan made them immensely powerful, but it could also be transplanted, making them prey for many bounty hunters.
The clan protected those ninjas who lacked strength. Though they were hawks, they had never done anything to betray the Uchiha Clan.
They were fundamentally different from Uchiha He. The latter was willing to integrate into the village and sacrifice part of the clan's interests to achieve peaceful coexistence.
The former upheld bloodline independence. They were unwilling to divide their bloodline, much less end up like the Senju Clan, existing in name only.
"My current strength truly cannot compare to the enemy's."
Prestige and methods could only barely protect himself. Just as when he had gone to see the Hokage, the other side had directly proposed protecting Danzo. The helplessness Uchiha Yū felt made him clench his fists.
"I understand what the Great Elder means. I once discussed it with the Clan Head. My relationship with the Uchiha Clan is one of mutual exploitation. Only a relationship founded on interests is the strongest bond between both sides."
"Only through cooperation can we achieve what we want."
If other Uchiha heard those words, they would certainly call him outrageously disloyal.
Yet Uchiha Zhu sank into deep thought. At last, he let out a sigh. His clouded gaze carried a trace of contemplation as he slowly said:
"You are exactly like Uchiha Madara. Back then, for his own ideals and beliefs, he chose to leave the village. He once extended a hand to the Uchiha Clan, saying that anyone willing to follow him could leave directly."
"But at that time, no one chose to leave