Their ambitions targeted the Hokage's authority. They wanted to enter Konoha's center of power, not oppose Uchiha Yū.
Uchiha Yū looked at the Uchiha Clan members blinded by power and revenge. No wonder Fugaku had chosen to take such a desperate risk in the future. Otherwise, there might not have been a single living Uchiha left. Unfortunately, Yū would not indulge them. He shook his head and rejected their proposal.
"Yun, the Uchiha Clan's future cannot be decided by one person. Likewise, the current Uchiha Clan is not qualified to compete."
"Since you have gained the hawks' support, I will not say much more. But remember this: I preserved the Uchiha Clan because of Clan Head He and the Grand Elder, not because of you."
"So stop dreaming impossible dreams. The Uchiha Clan should wake up. The Warring States era is over. Even if you leave the village, could you stand against the Five Great Ninja Villages?"
Uchiha Yū pointed at one of their eyes. The meaning was obvious: the Sharingan could be taken.
He had said everything that needed to be said. As for whether Uchiha Yun would heed his advice, he did not care. The Uchiha Clan would certainly endure in his hands. After all, the Uchiha Clan had once begun with a single person before gradually becoming the great clan it was today.
The Uchiha Clan members left behind looked at one another, then finally turned their gazes to Uchiha Yun, hoping he could offer them a good idea—whether they should seize the village's power.
Uchiha Yun did not grow angry at Yū's refusal to show him respect. Instead, he fell into an eerie calm. He glanced toward the Grand Elder's room behind him, then gave a slight nod and spoke to those around him.
"I'll discuss