"Hahaha... congratulations. You finally understand just how much the Hokage Position affects Konoha."
Uchiha Yan laughed aloud. "Rest assured. As long as you do what I say next, even if you don't want to be Hokage, the villagers will force the Uchiha to take the position.
"Everyone has seen Itachi's strength, temperament, and knowledge. I discussed it with the clan head, and we decided to reform the Uchiha Clan and raise more children like Itachi.
"I hope everyone will support us!"
"Yan, an Itachi only comes along once every few centuries. He hasn't even awakened his eyes, and he's already nearly at Jonin level. Once he does awaken them, what will be left for those of us with Three-Tomoe?"
"Anything is possible!"
Uchiha Yan began slowly, "You all know that before my father died, he paid with his life to create a Genjutsu world for me. I've decided to teach the Uchiha everything I learned in that world.
"Astronomy, geography, the hundred schools of thought, economics and management, politics and history, divination and feng shui-I'll teach the Uchiha all of it.
"These things won't increase your strength, but they'll help you see the truth more clearly. Even without the Sharingan, you'll be able to see through people's hearts.
"I'm not a genius. Everything I have came from my experiences in that Genjutsu world.
"Itachi is a genius, but even he needed to study to reach this level.
"Everyone has talents. For some, it's Ninjutsu. For others, it's the Sharingan, and for others still, it lies elsewhere. We'll give every child a chance. Even without awakening the Sharingan, they're still Uchiha clan members.
"I think, if it were possible, you would rather the Uchiha Clan never awakened the Sharingan at all."
At those words, everyone lowered their eyes. Uchiha Yan was