A coup!
It was a terrifying word. At least to Fugaku at that moment, it meant bloodshed and casualties.
The hawks within the clan had always supported it.
But to Uchiha Fugaku, that path offered no hope. The Uchiha had been rooted in Konoha for so many years. Ordinary clan members might not see it clearly, but he knew just how powerful the enemies they would face would be if they truly decided to take up arms.
Even setting aside the Hokage's faction, the strength of Konoha's other great clans was enough to inspire caution.
What was more, the Uchiha Clan did not have friendly relations with the other clans.
But with River's help, everything would be different.
On the way back, Uchiha Fugaku wore a grave expression, his eyes flickering as he sank into thought.
"Uchiha."
"The Namikaze Clan."
After murmuring those two names, Uchiha Fugaku narrowed his eyes.
"The Land of Waves."
Then he spoke another name.
He knew about the power River had built in the Land of Waves. Through Shisui, he had learned that River had already established a kingdom outside Konoha that could not be ignored.
More importantly, that kingdom had the Kaguya Clan.
As a renowned warrior clan, the Kaguya Clan certainly could not be underestimated. What amazed him even more was that River had already brought that powerful clan under his command.
"And with Namikaze Suimei as well..."
Uchiha Fugaku's gaze grew distant, a light flickering in his eyes.
With all those forces combined, their chances might be very good if they really launched a coup in Konoha.
"The Hokage position?"
Uchiha Fugaku's heart gave a thump.
Even he had to admit that River's words during their conversation had truly tempted him.
If someone from the Uchiha Clan really became Hokage, then he,