The pattern on Uchiha Takashi's left eye was reflected in Junji Fujiwara Junji's eyes, and the previously composed Junji Fujiwara was immediately stunned.
I became confused and my consciousness faded.
Uchiha Takashi also saw through what Junji Fujiwara was hiding.
The so-called unwavering loyalty was nothing but a joke. Junji Fujiwara had his own plans and was nothing like the man he claimed, who was actually looking for a good husband for Tsukina Fujiwara.
The "good husband" he referred to was actually his own son, Makoto Satō, revealing his blatant desire to exploit his son's family.
Junji Fujiwara's original name was Junji Satō. He was later taken in as a retainer by Kai Fujiwara. Originally, he was just an ordinary commoner.
It can be said that everyone who lives the life they do today owes it all to Kai Fujiwara.
Unfortunately, Kai Fujiwara died, and Junji Fujiwara was already quite old, though not quite that old, but considered old age in the Sengoku period.
If Kai Fujiwara hadn't died, it wouldn't have been a problem, but Kai Fujiwara suddenly died, and Junji Fujiwara also learned that Kai Fujiwara only had one daughter Tsukina Fujiwara.
If that were all, it wouldn't be up to Junji Fujiwara. After all, the enormous Fujiwara Family was still there, but the Fujiwara Family was gone!
Overnight, the Fujiwara Family was wiped out by the Uchiha, leaving only Tsukina Fujiwara alive. Coincidentally, he was the leader entrusted to Tsukina Fujiwara by the Kai Fujiwara.
This sparked his ambition: if he could marry Tsukina Fujiwara, he could rightfully inherit all of the Fujiwara Family's wealth.
Most importantly, Tsukina Fujiwara is just a woman, very easy to manipulate. What will happen once they bring her back? It'll be up to them to decide.
After swallowing all the assets, they can quietly get rid of Tsukina Fujiwara! That way, all the assets will belong to them.
However, the other retainers entrusted with the care of the young prince might be unhappy, but Junji Fujiwara didn't care. Whether Tsukina Fujiwara lived or died depended on whether these retainers were willing.
In any case, Tsukina Fujiwara couldn't cause any trouble under his control, so it was harmless.
After confirming Junji Fujiwara's plan, Uchiha Takashi deactivated his Sharingan, sat down in his chair, and turned around.
Junji Fujiwara finally snapped out of his daze. He looked at the Uchiha in horror, not knowing what had just happened, but being momentarily distracted was definitely not a good thing in the Uchiha.
"What did you do to me?" Junji Fujiwara asked in a hoarse voice.
Uchiha Takashi glanced at him with one eye. "Looks like you're feeling guilty. I know all your plans, all your thoughts."
Although I value talent and I do think you are indeed very talented, a traitor like you... I think it's better to kill you.
Before he could finish speaking, Junji Fujiwara's eyes widened suddenly, and he opened his mouth. "Not you what...?"
Before he could finish speaking, the Uchiha clansmen beside him rushed forward without hesitation, slitting his throat with a single strike; a flash of cold light pierced the air.
Junji Fujiwara collapsed weakly to the ground, while everyone else around him recoiled in shock, staring in terror at the calm-faced Uchiha Takashi.
In their eyes, Uchiha Takashi was no longer the Uchiha Clan Head who had previously argued with them, but a terrifying figure. How terrifying?
Imagine the horror of someone suddenly dying right in front of you, someone you killed, with blood splattered on your face, and you remaining expressionless—it's comparable to Mads Mikkelsen!
Tsukina Fujiwara was also somewhat bewildered. What had just happened? How could someone kill someone so easily?
Uchiha Takashi smirked and said, " Miss Tsukina Fujiwara, do you know what this so-called loyal Junji Fujiwara means?"
Do you know what he's thinking? What he wants isn't some so-called support center, but all the wealth of your Fujiwara Clan.
Although the Uchiha Clan and Junji Fujiwara wanting the same wealth, would the Uchiha Clan do anything to Tsukina Fujiwara like Junji Fujiwara did?
While Tsukina Fujiwara might not die at Junji Fujiwara's hands, her life certainly wouldn't be good either. After all, if the scheme succeeds, Tsukina Fujiwara's fate will be sealed.
Fū Uchiha stared at the corpse lying on the ground without any other expression. In his opinion, it was good that old bastard Junji Fujiwara died.
That old bastard Junji Fujiwara actually dared to look down on the Uchiha Clan! Who does this old guy think he is? How dare he look down on us? The Uchiha Clan is a clan of gods! The number one clan in the Shinobi World!
From the moment Junji Fujiwara uttered those disparaging remarks about the Uchiha, Fū Uchiha had already harbored murderous intent. Now that Uchiha Takashi had someone kill Junji Fujiwara, Fū Uchiha was more than happy to oblige.
"His so-called good husband is nothing more than his good son, Miss Tsukina Fujiwara. Is this what they call unwavering loyalty?"
Uchiha Takashi raised an eyebrow, then turned his gaze to the retainers beside him. "Since their leaders are like this, can these so-called loyal retainers still be trusted?"
Seeing Uchiha Takashi looking at them, the others quickly shook their heads and said, "We don't know this Junji Fujiwara at all. Who is he? We don't know him."
Our loyalty to the Fujiwara Family is as clear as the sun and moon, and as steadfast as heaven and earth! Since Miss Fujiwara has commanded our loyalty to the Uchiha Clan, then of course we will be loyal!
Seeing how willing these people were, Junji Fujiwara nodded in satisfaction. He figured that Uchiha Takashi's defiance was likely for his own purposes.
If Tsukina Fujiwara had remained in the Uchiha Clan, would he still have had a chance to inherit the property? Therefore, he definitely wouldn't have agreed, but the others didn't share that idea.
So Junji Fujiwara died, the others, after being intimidated like that, chose to pledge allegiance to the Uchiha without hesitation.
Uchiha Takashi said, "Then, you will be in charge of the various positions in this village from now on. Remember to develop this village well!"
For your safety, the Konoha Military Police Force will have personnel specifically assigned to protect you. For any more difficult decisions, you can consult Fū Uchiha; he can resolve them.
The ministers present were all seasoned shrewd individuals; they could understand Uchiha Takashi's seemingly obvious subtext.
If you work honestly, Uchiha Takashi won't treat you unfairly. But if you don't keep a close watch on your Uchiha clan members, he won't hold back!
Furthermore, don't even think about making any underhanded moves or trying to usurp power. The largest law enforcement agency in the entire village, as well as the village chief, are all members of our Uchiha Clan. You can only obediently work for us.