Uchiha Hikaru's ideas had gradually begun to take shape, because he had already made his sole objective clear to the old man. His goal was now very definite.
Moreover, the two had reached a consensus, so there was no need for any more unnecessary words. They simply needed to get to work. In short, they both had to unite their hearts as one and gradually make that rope thicker and stronger.
For both Uchiha Hikaru and the old man, the matter was urgent. They both hoped the country would recover quickly, and that its people could live happy, healthy, and peaceful lives.
From another perspective, if they truly wanted to achieve this, it would not be an especially difficult task. As long as their hearts were united and everyone worked together, it would be easily achieved.
Uchiha Hikaru was also deeply worried about the situation within the palace. There were surely some treacherous ministers who desperately wanted to fight for the throne.
But the future ruler could not be just anyone. It had to be someone who would think on behalf of the people.
Uchiha Hikaru hoped that such a worthy person would take on this task, though he did not place too much hope in it. He knew that if the ruler in the palace was like this, then what kind of people would those he led become?
Another concern was that if they truly recommended a worthy person to ascend the throne, that person would easily be ostracized and suppressed. Those civil and military officials would certainly refuse to accept it and rise up against him.
If such a thing truly happened one day, it would be even more terrifying than leaving the current ruler unchanged.
Therefore, Uchiha Hikaru thought they had to choose someone both brave and