"Clan Head Fugaku doesn't think so," Senju Chen's tone was terrifyingly calm, "You led Uchiha Clan to independently kill Kirigakure Third Mizukage. Isn't this contribution that shocked Shinobi World a bit too great?"
"Furthermore, I did not report before the war that those who performed the mission are all members of your Uchiha clan."
"Clan Head Fugaku, you might as well think about it, how should the village reward you for such a great contribution? How should the village reward you Uchiha Clan?"
"Give you a promotion? You are already the captain of Police Force and one of the most powerful department heads of Konoha. What position will you be in next...?"
"Or do you mean to hand over the command of the entire Kirigakure battlefield to Uchiha?"
A series of questions were like cold knives, stabbing into Uchiha Fugaku's heart. The blood on his face faded at a speed visible to the naked eye, turning pale.
Senju Chen looked at his drastic change in expression and threw the last and heaviest straw.
"Clan Head Fugaku, do you remember seniors Konoha's White Fang and Hatake Sakumo?"
Boom!!!
The four words "Hatake Sakumo" were like thunder from the sky, exploding in Uchiha Fugaku's mind!
The master is shocked by his great achievements!
Back then, Konoha's White Fang's reputation was once higher than that of Sannin, and even had a reputation that was on the same level as Hokage. Then, because during a mission, he gave up the mission in order to save his companions, and was eventually forced to death by the public opinion of the village!
Giving up on the mission is just an excuse! The real reason is that his achievements are too great and his prestige is too high, so high that some people feel threatened!
And now, he Uchiha Fugaku, he Uchiha Clan, are walking on the same path as Hatake Sakumo!
Even more dangerous than White Fang back then!
Because not only did they make great contributions, but they also made contributions in the form of an independent "mountain"! In the eyes of those in power, this is no longer as simple as having a great achievement that shakes the master. This is simply a self-respecting force and a potential separatist force!
A bone-chilling chill instantly shot up from his tailbone to Tianling Gai. He felt cold all over, his limbs were weak, and his back was already soaked with cold sweat.
Only now did he understand that the so-called glory that he had been so proud of during this period was not a medal of merit at all, but a death talisman! A death talisman that was enough to drag the entire Uchiha Clan into the abyss of eternal destruction!
"Plop!"
In the stunned eyes of Senju Chen, the proud Uchiha Clan Head suddenly faced him from his seat, bowed deeply, and pressed his forehead heavily on the cold tatami.
This is no longer a salute, but the most humble bow.
"Chen-kun... be worshiped by Fugaku!" His voice was full of fear and fear. "If Chen-kun hadn't said something to wake me up today, I... I would have almost become Uchiha's sinner!"
He knew very well that what Senju Chen said today was taking a huge risk.
But precisely because of this, it shows his sincerity even more! Senju Chen truly regards him, Uchiha Fugaku, as one of his own!
"Clan Head Fugaku, what are you doing! Please get up quickly! I don't deserve such a big gift from you!"
Senju Chen was also stunned. He expected that Fugaku would be shocked and frightened, but he did not expect that the other party's reaction would be so violent. He quickly stood up and walked around the coffee table, helping Uchiha Fugaku up with both hands.
After sitting down again, Uchiha Fugaku's eyes looked at Senju Chen, which had completely changed. There was no trace of the arrogance of the clan leader, only the joy of surviving the disaster, and... unreserved trust and supplication.
"Chen-kun, then what do you think... what should I do? What should we, Uchiha Clan, do next?"
Senju Chen secretly sighed in his heart. After all, this hero was forced into a dead end by the glory of Uchiha and the exclusion of the village. However, being able to wake up so quickly is already much stronger than the indecisive one in the original work.
"Actually, it's not difficult to solve the matter of killing Mizukage." Senju Chen mused, "The village has not distributed rewards for a long time. It's not that they don't want to reward them, but they don't know how to reward them, or in other words, they don't dare to reward them."
"Your position is already captain Police Force. If you go up higher, you can't just be Hokage, right?" Senju Chen made a half-true joke.
After listening to Senju Chen's words, Uchiha Fugaku also squeezed out a bitter smile on his face that was uglier than crying.
"So, the person who ties the bell must untie it." Senju Chen's eyes flashed with wisdom, "What you have to do now is to go to Lord Hokage in person and make a request."
"Make a request?" Uchiha Fugaku thought thoughtfully.
"Yes, make a request that is not too big or too small, but is reasonable." Senju Chen explained, "This request should not be too difficult to handle and embarrass the village, nor should it be too trivial. You must tell clearly. Lord Hokage, killing Mizukage is your duty as Konoha Ninja. You and Uchiha Clan do not ask for any reward, as long as the village can satisfy your 'only' request."
"In this way, it is equivalent to giving Hokage and the senior officials a step down. They no longer have to worry about how to award this 'hot' credit. They only need to satisfy your 'little' wish and the matter can be solved satisfactorily. This not only saves the face of the village, but also demonstrates your high integrity, Uchiha Clan, killing two birds with one stone."
Uchiha Fugaku's eyes lit up instantly!
He seemed to see a lighthouse in the fog, and his eyes suddenly became clear!
Yes! I have made such a great contribution and the village is not willing to reward me, so I will take the initiative to ask for it and exchange this huge contribution for a reasonable benefit. In this way, the contribution will be realized and the village's fear will be eliminated!
"I understand..." Uchiha Fugaku breathed a long sigh of relief and nodded solemnly to Senju Chen again, "Thank you Chen-kun for your advice. I will discuss it with the elders of the clan as soon as possible and come up with a charter."
"This is the first thing." Senju Chen did not stop there. His expression became more serious. "Now, let's talk about the second thing, about your fundamental issue Uchiha Clan."
Uchiha Fugaku looked serious and immediately listened attentively.
"Clan Head Fugaku, Uchiha Clan is not liked by the village. This is a fact." Senju Chen said unceremoniously, "Of course there are external reasons for this situation. But you all Uchiha Clan also have an unshirkable responsibility!"
Because of the life-saving advice before, Uchiha Fugaku was now very defensive. He did not refute Senju Chen's sharp criticism, but just listened silently.
"Uchiha Clan people are xenophobic and arrogant in their bones. No, for some people, that is no longer arrogance, but domineering."
"Since you took over Police Force, this phenomenon has not stopped, but has intensified. I heard that some team members have been asking for cards from civilian vendors for a long time, and even beating and scolding villagers at will has happened from time to time."
"Clan Head Fugaku, think about it. Most of the ninjas in the village are fighting externally, shedding blood and dying for the village. Only you, Uchiha Clan, with the power given by the village, are 'domineering' from the rear and bullying the unarmed villagers. Others have told you, but you still don't listen and continue to do your own thing."
Senju Chen's voice is heavier every sentence.
"If things continue like this, if everyone doesn't hate you, who can they hate?"