Just as everyone was struggling with the issue of cooperation, Fugaku spoke up.
"Alright, you don't need to overthink it. I've already agreed to Danzo's invitation to cooperate. So now it's not a matter of whether we're willing or not, but rather what kind of clansmen we should choose to go."
Upon hearing their clan leader's words, one of the Uchiha Clan immediately asked, "Clan leader, causing trouble with such an organization is practically sending our clansmen to their deaths! Aren't you really going to reconsider?"
However, his objections were seen as cowardice by the hardliners, who rebuked him. "Tai, what are you saying? If we give up this opportunity, how will our Uchiha rise again? Besides, even if that Light Organization is really that powerful, can't our people outrun us if we can't defeat them? When did our Uchiha become so weak? Anyway, I absolutely support this cooperation."
His words also reflected the sentiments of most of the Uchiha's high-ranking members; they believed that sacrificing a small number of clan members for the prosperity of the Uchiha Clan was worthwhile.
Moreover, carrying out this mission is not necessarily a death sentence. As Homura said, even if you can't win, you can run away.
The executive who was sternly rebuked opened his mouth but ultimately said nothing more.
He could tell that most of the clansmen present agreed with Homura's opinion, and even the clan chief had a look of approval on his face, so he knew that his opinion was no longer important.
"Alright, Homura, I'm worried about the safety of our clansmen. I don't want them to die in vain. This isn't cowardice, but rather protection for our clansmen. However, I believe everyone understands that the current situation within the clan no longer allows for blindly protecting them. We must fight with our lives to create a bright future for the Uchiha Clan. Therefore, this cooperation is imperative. However, I also don't want our clansmen to die in vain, so the person leading this mission must be extremely powerful to bring them back safely."
As Fugaku spoke, he looked at the thoughtful crowd around him, hoping that someone among them could offer a good suggestion.
Actually, he had considered leading the team himself, because there were very few Uchiha members with the required strength, and only he himself had a chance of bringing his clansmen back safely.
However, he knew that such a proposal would be immediately opposed by everyone without any room for discussion, so he stopped wasting his breath and let the elders discuss it among themselves.
After a noisy discussion, a respected elder of the Uchiha clan approached Fugaku and said, "Let Ryuko and Shisui lead the team, and then find some ninjas with the Mitsudomoe to accompany them. With Ryuko's strength and Shisui's speed, we should be able to bring the clansmen back smoothly."
This elder didn't make the decision randomly. First is Uchiha Ryuko, 16 years old, an elite ninja of the Uchiha Clan, whose strength is second only to the clan leader Uchiha Fugaku. He is skilled in Fire Style Technique and the Uchiha's unique swordsmanship, and is also quite proficient in Genjutsu. He has a record of holding off ten Elite Jonin enemies single-handedly.
Secondly, there's Shisui Uchiha. Although he's still quite young, his strength is considerable, and what's even more astonishing is his talent in the Body Flicker Technique. He uses the ordinary Body Flicker Technique with unparalleled skill, making it difficult to distinguish between reality and illusion. In addition to the Body Flicker Technique, he is also very proficient in Genjutsu ).
Therefore, this arrangement can be considered very reasonable. The only concern is that if the two most talented people in the clan are assigned to the team that is eliminating the Light Organization, what if the Light Organization becomes exceptionally powerful, causing Shisui and the others to perish at the hands of this organization?
Wouldn't that leave the Uchiha Clan in a state of stagnation, with neither young talents nor old ones surviving?
This was a major blow to the development of the Uchiha.
Then someone voiced their concern. "Elder, we brought two of the clan's most outstanding geniuses with us. If something happens to them, won't we suffer a heavy loss?"
"What can we do? Are we supposed to let Clan Head Fugaku lead the team? The only thing we can do is hope that the Light Organization isn't that strong, or that Shisui and Ryuko's combined strength is enough to bring them back successfully. The Uchiha Uchiha n't the same as it used to be!"
The elder's face was filled with resentment as he uttered these words. He was a ninja who had survived from the Warring States period and had truly witnessed the most powerful and glorious moment of the Uchiha.
At that time, the Uchiha Clan was full of powerful individuals, and they didn't even take their arch-enemy, the Senju Clan, seriously, let alone this nameless organization.
But that's no longer the case. With the passing of the older generation of strong individuals and the absence of any particularly outstanding young talents, the Uchiha Clan now has very few capable ninjas left.
After hearing the elder's words, all the Uchiha members present lowered their heads in shame, speechless.
They were also well aware that the Uchiha Clan was now exceptionally weak compared to before, with very few strong individuals within the clan. Only a handful of members possessed outstanding talent, and the future of the rest was already predetermined.
Under such circumstances, if no changes are made, the Uchiha Clan will truly continue to decline.
At that point, how could they possibly have the face to call themselves the number one ninja clan in Konoha?
Seeing the dejected atmosphere emanating from everyone, Fugaku, seated at the head of the table, quickly spoke up, "Alright, let's do as Elder Sanada says, and we need to act quickly. According to the intelligence Danzo provided, the Light Organization is currently still within the Land of Fire, but no one can be sure they'll remain there Land of Fire. If our actions hinder Danzo's plans, our path to the Uchiha's resurgence will likely face further obstacles."
When he got home, Fugaku looked worried.
To be honest, Fugaku wasn't happy about issuing such an order.
He knew that the two ninjas leading the team were the most outstanding genius ninjas of the Uchiha in recent years. They had both awakened the Mitsudomoe at a young age, and if they could receive sufficient training, it was very possible for them to break through to the Kage Level.
But now they have to risk their lives for the future of the Uchiha Clan, which is incredibly unfair to them. But there's nothing they can do; this is the fate of being a member of a ninja clan, and they can't change it.
Meanwhile, at Uchiha Fugaku's command, someone immediately went to inform Uchiha Ryuko and Shisui Uchiha, disregarding the late hour.
Although their expressions differed upon receiving the notification, both nodded in agreement without the slightest resentment.