Dangerous Seeds Were Sprouting

After Lin Yan covered the entire area of Konoha Village with her Observation Haki, she suddenly heard some interesting sounds.

"Lord Fugaku, today many villagers again launched unreasonable attacks and slanders against our Uchiha Police Force!"

"They're always looking for trouble, picking on us and finding fault with us! Now even our daily patrols are being criticized by them?"

"Damn it, these guys are infuriating, Lord Fugaku! Don't they realize who patrols day and night, protecting the safety of this village?!"

"That's right! If Konoha Village weren't protected by our Uchiha Clan's Konoha Police Force, who knows how many spies from outside would have infiltrated the village!"

"This is absolutely outrageous!"

"..."

Judging from the content of these voices, it is clear that the Uchiha Clan members are complaining to their clan leader Fugaku Uchiha.

Judging from the location of the sound, it was indeed in the outskirts of Konoha Village, not too far from here.

Lin Yan was somewhat surprised to hear these sounds.

He didn't mean to eavesdrop on the other person's conversation.

But since we've already heard it, we might as well listen to it as much as possible.

Lin Yan focused her mind.

The voices in my mind became clearer.

He could even "see" the blurry figures of the people speaking in his mind.

Fugaku Uchiha remained silent upon hearing his clansmen's complaints.

He was still listening silently to everything.

Only after all the clansmen had expressed their dissatisfaction did Fugaku slowly speak.

"I understand everything about doing this."

"However, I hope everyone will refrain from taking any rash actions for the time being. I will try to communicate with the villagers and gain their understanding of our work."

"I will also explain this matter to the Third Hokage."

Hearing Fugaku Uchiha say that, Lin Yan scoffed inwardly.

It's difficult to judge his actions.

However, if we try to consider the issue from the perspective of a clan leader, Fugaku Uchiha's actions are not actually problematic.

After all, the villagers of Konoha don't understand the work of the Konoha Police Force, and they can't just kill or arrest everyone.

To be frank, Fugaku Uchiha still held onto a sliver of hope deep down.

He hoped that the relationship between the Uchiha Clan and Konoha could be eased again.

Hopefully, the villagers will gain a better understanding of the Uchiha Clan after witnessing their compromises and concessions.

At the same time, he may even still harbor illusions about the Konoha leadership, hoping that they will step in to mediate these matters.

That's why he made that decision.

However, at this moment, it was clear that the other clansmen could not understand Fugaku's good intentions.

Upon hearing Fugaku's response, everyone immediately frowned.

At first, no one spoke; they were just very annoyed.

But as the silence continued, some members of the tribe finally couldn't hold back any longer.

At this moment, Lin Yan heard one of the voices say, "Lord Fugaku, please don't blame me for speaking frankly."

"In my opinion, if our Uchiha Clan continues to tolerate this, it will only embolden the villagers."

"As the Kage of a village, the Third Hokage had many ANBU under his command, so it was impossible for him to be completely unaware of what was happening in the village."

"Perhaps the intelligence is right on his desk. If the higher-ups really wanted to resolve these conflicts, they wouldn't have remained silent until now!"

The Uchiha clansman's words were immediately echoed by the other Uchiha clansmen.

At this moment, Lin Yan heard many people echoing her sentiments.

Everyone was quite emotional.

Only Fugaku Uchiha remained silent, listening attentively.

Seeing that the clan chief remained silent, the other clansmen became even more animated in their conversation.

Everyone's emotions became increasingly agitated.

As everyone chatted, one after another, a member of the tribe suddenly suggested to everyone, "Why don't we just rebel!"

These words instantly silenced all the Uchiha clan members.

Even Fugaku Uchiha was completely taken aback.

Lin Yan, who was silently listening using her Observation Haki, raised her eyebrows slightly upon hearing this, somewhat surprised.

"Was it around this time that those thoughts began to take root?"

He thought to himself silently.

At this moment, Fugaku Uchiha finally spoke.

What nonsense are you spouting?

After regaining his senses, Fugaku Uchiha rebuked the clansman who had just spoken of rebelling.

"Don't say things like that!"

"We, the Uchiha Clan, are the Uchiha of Konoha!"

"We have existed since the founding of this village, and we have always fought for it. We are members of Konoha Village..."

Before Fugaku Uchiha could finish his righteous and stern words, his voice was interrupted by another member of his clan.

"Fugaku!"

"Our Uchiha Clan has devoted ourselves to Konoha, sacrificing so much. We consider ourselves members of Konoha, but do they consider us one of their own?"

This sudden question silenced all the Uchiha Clan members present once again.

Even Fugaku Uchiha remained silent, seemingly speechless.

After a few seconds, the other silent Uchiha members began to erupt in excitement.

Everyone was restless.

"Yes, Konoha Village has never treated us as one of their own. They are always on guard against us!"

"Ever since the Second Hokage Tobirama Senju, took office, our Uchiha Clan has been suppressed in every way!"

"Third Great Ninja War, our Uchiha Clan made such heavy sacrifices on the battlefield, solving so many major problems for the village!"

"But how are they treating us now?"

"Yes, they actually let the villagers cause us trouble and refuse to cooperate with our work. This is clearly a conspiracy by the higher-ups!"

"Lord Fugaku, I really can't stand this kind of life anymore, it's too stifling! Why don't we rebel!"

"That's right, Lord Fugaku! We're rebelling! The Uchiha Clan will overthrow Konoha's existing power structure, and we'll take charge ourselves! Then you'll be the new Hokage!"

"The Uchiha really needs a thorough reform. This village is sick, Fugaku!"

"..."

The tradition of overthrowing superiors has always been very prevalent in the Ninja World.

Even a clan head like Fugaku Uchiha had to face the seemingly aggressive suggestions from his clansmen at this moment.

At this moment Fugaku Uchiha remained silent.

Lin Yan, the bystander, was already frowning deeply.

"As expected, clan head Fugaku Uchiha is far too indecisive..."