The next day, Uchiha Yi gathered the Uchiha aligned with Yohei Uchiha and publicly declared that he intended to become Clan Leader. Only he could lead the Uchiha Clan to greater strength, he proclaimed. His words immediately drew the clan's attention, and members of the Centrist Faction began siding with him.
After all, Uchiha Yi was genuinely powerful. Rumors had also spread through the clan that he would be the next Hokage, prompting even more people to support him.
Uchiha Yi held three meetings in succession to win over those willing to follow him.
This alarmed Hiruzen Sarutobi, who promptly summoned Uchiha Yi to the Hokage Office. He looked at him helplessly. "I thought you'd take things slowly. I didn't expect you to be in such a rush. Don't you know there are still over a hundred members of the Uchiha Clan on the front lines?
"How are they supposed to fight with peace of mind if you stir things up like this?
"Or are you planning to go to the battlefield yourself?"
Uchiha Yi raised an eyebrow. He really had forgotten about them. Perhaps he could send those Uchiha straight to Shimura Danzō. He was sure Shimura Danzō had plenty of ways to deal with them.
When it came to dealing with the Uchiha, Shimura Danzō was remarkably capable.
"How long do I have to wait? This war won't end anytime soon, will it?" Uchiha Yi frowned. Resolving the Uchiha Clan's problems would not be easy. He had to begin reforms as soon as possible.
"How about this?" Hiruzen Sarutobi took a couple of puffs on his pipe before continuing. "Starting tomorrow, come work at the Hokage Office. Familiarize yourself with the duties. That will also send a signal to the Uchiha Clan. Hopefully, more of them will support