Everyone in the Shrine regarded Uchiha Naraku as if he were insane.
One individual remarked, "Your proposal is far too radical. What benefit will we gain by initiating a war? And do you genuinely believe anyone can tame the Nine Tails?"
"But what if we manage to control it and triumph? We will only end up with a devastated village and subsequently be attacked by other ninja villages."
"In that case, we will lose any opportunity to govern the village, and no one will rally behind us."
"This is entirely unfeasible."
The elders who aligned with Uchiha Fugaku were the first to respond.
Such drastic measures were utterly intolerable to them.
In comparison to inciting another ninja war or committing genocide, the existing living conditions were bearable.
Uchiha Fugaku also frowned, saying, "Please calm down, Naraku."
Previously, Uchiha Naraku had been logical, but now he appeared too unhinged.
Is it due to his years of despair from being incapacitated?
"Regarding the control of the Nine Tails, of course, you know I'm prepared since I raised the issue. As for whether I become Hokage or not? Who cares about that?"
"As long as we possess sufficient power, they should be the ones requesting us to take on the Hokage role."
"Is this sufficient?" Uchiha Naraku's eyes shifted suddenly, revealing the three-and-a-half Mangekyō Sharingan to everyone present.
Many who stole a glance at his eyes began to sweat profusely.
"This?"
"Is it the Mangekyō Sharingan?"
"He's awakened the fabled eyes!"
One by one, the Uchiha Jōnin murmured and stared at him.
Some elders were stunned to witness one of their clan members activating the Mangekyō Sharingan.
Uchiha Fugaku felt a deepening sense of concern and stated, "It would be challenging even with the Mangekyō."
"When the moment arrives, we Uchiha will face assaults from all ninja villages, and the clans of Konoha will not easily yield."
"Even with the Nine Tails. . . "
He could only try his utmost to soothe him.
Gazing at Uchiha Naraku with the Mangekyō, he felt both joy and trepidation.
Naraku said, "Well, I don't believe any of us Uchiha present here are afraid of death.
Is there anyone willing to sacrifice their life for Konoha and the so-called Hokage after the way we have been treated?"
Uchiha Naraku grinned.
"We will first eliminate the Sarutobi and Shimura clans, along with the other two clans of the elder advisors. As for the remaining families, we will annihilate them unless they submit to us. We will kill as many as necessary."
Naraku laughed. "That's my strategy. Either they perish, or the Uchiha face annihilation."
His chilling words reverberated throughout the Uchiha Shrine, and his finger gestured towards them.
A few extremists spoke up.
"We can take a chance."
"As long as you have the assurance to manage the Nine Tails, you can attempt it."
"Exactly, why would those ninjas throw away their lives for the Hokage? They must also consider their own clan."
Many among the radicals began to raise their voices.
They favored Uchiha Naraku's suggestion.
"No. I won't consent to that." Uchiha Fugaku noticed that the scenario was spiraling out of control and quickly hit the table.
His statement brought some people back to a calmer state.
However, in response to Uchiha Fugaku, Uchiha Naraku remained unconcerned and said dismissively, "Chief Fugaku, this is the final time I will refer to you as clan leader."
"I'm not here to plead with you this time. I'm here to announce that I have made a decision regarding this issue."
Some individuals from the peaceful faction could no longer tolerate it.
"You've lost your mind."
"Do you not still have a family to consider?"
"You will bring calamity upon our Uchiha clan."
"Uchiha Naraku, reconsider your actions."
As long as Uchiha Naraku acts, even without anyone else supporting him, it is easy to assume that their situation will undoubtedly worsen.
Uchiha Fugaku was enraged and exclaimed, "Uchiha Naraku!"
He truly hadn't anticipated encountering someone so unreasonable.
In contrast to him, the other radicals still possessed some rationality.
"You need to compose yourself. Simply having the Mangekyō Sharingan does not make you unbeatable."
At this juncture, he chose not to conceal anything.
His eyes turned red and formed designs as he activated his Mangekyō Sharingan, drawing everyone's gaze.
"The Mangekyō Sharingan?"
"The clan leader possesses one too?"
"Has he been concealing this all along?"
Every Uchiha Jōnin was taken aback; they did not foresee that their clan leader had been hiding it so well.
It appeared that Uchiha Naraku would be restrained. After all, they were still aware of his physical condition.
Although the Mangekyō Sharingan would enhance his power, the physical disparity cannot be easily overcome.
Uchiha Naraku snickered and pointed at Uchiha Fugaku.
"Heh, so you have one as well. . . "
"It's amusing that you conceal your strength yet focus on oppressing your own kin. . . "
Naraku laughed. "But did you realize that Uchiha Shisui intended to manipulate you and make you Sarutobi Hiruzen's pawn?"
Haha, your son Itachi, whom you have been counting on to save the clan, looks down on you. He too possesses the Mangekyō Sharingan and seeks to eliminate us. Yet you, Uchiha's previous clan leader, have accomplished nothing in all this time. Pitiful."
The frenzied laughter and remarks stunned everyone present.
"Uchiha Shisui and Uchiha Itachi also wield Mangekyō?"
"Then what actually transpired with Shisui's death?"
"Itachi betrayed our clan?"
"Clan leader?"
Some individuals began to reconsider that Shisui aimed to take control of the clan leader and was subsequently killed.
Although they were uncertain of the details, they immediately accepted Uchiha Naraku's statements.
"What are you implying?" Uchiha Fugaku was equally taken aback. He didn't even focus on the fact that the other person referred to him as the former clan leader but was more preoccupied with his other assertions.
It seemed there was something he was unaware of.
Why would Uchiha Shisui want to manipulate him?
Why does Uchiha Itachi desire to annihilate their clan?
Had he reached such a conclusion?