Chapter 370 Uchiha's Choice

The underground hall was silent; the dim candlelight revealed Uchiha Fugaku's confused and complicated expression.

"Fugaku, the relationship between Fuchi and Orochimaru is deeper than we thought; now it seems that he has inherited Orochimaru's power in Konoha."

The great elder Uchiha Ritsu said.

At this time, the clan meeting had ended, and only family elders such as Uchiha Fugaku and Uchiha Ritsu were left in the underground hall.

"Yes, Yuan's vision has long transcended the family."

Uchiha Fugaku sighed softly, and then said: "I never thought that Yuan had grown so powerful quietly without our knowledge."

"It's not that he needs the family now, but that the family needs him."

The second elder, Uchiha Shin, spoke.

"Regarding the problems between the village and the family, I didn't expect Yuan to think so deeply. There are some issues that I only vaguely felt, but after hearing Yuan's words, I suddenly realized.

Some of my previous ideas were naive.”

Uchiha Fugaku said with a complicated expression.

Although he appears to be a militant person, he is actually a pacifist; he has always hoped that there would be a reconciliation between his family and Konoha.

But Uchiha Yuan's words suddenly made him realize that his previous thoughts were completely wishful thinking. Even if the Uchiha clan was willing to compromise and give in, the village leaders would not let down their guard against the Uchiha clan.

"I have always wondered why Orochimaru values ​​Chong Yuan, but after listening to what he said just now, my doubts have finally been resolved.

Yuan's eyes see deeper than any of us."

The great elder Uchiha Ritsu said with deep emotion.

"Just given the current situation, will Sarutobi Hiruzen be satisfied with our response?"

The fourth elder Uchiha Sanhe said.

"I believe in Yuan's judgment. Now is not the right time. Sarutobi Hiruzen has just offended the Hyuga clan, causing the Konoha ninja clan to be uneasy. He will not break off relations with us."

The great elder Uchiha Ritsu smiled and said.

"Let's see what Yuan does next. The only thing we can do is to fully support Yuan's actions."

Uchiha Fugaku said, looking at the empty hall in front of him.

At the same time, in the Hokage Building, Sarutobi Hiruzen was listening to Uchiha Itachi's report on the clan meeting.

"Is this the Uchiha clan's answer?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen said with a gloomy expression.

The auxiliary team was established by Uchiha Yuan, the captain of the third team of the Guard Force, and has nothing to do with the Guard Force. The Guard Force does not object to the establishment of the auxiliary team.

This was the Uchiha clan's answer to Sarutobi Hiruzen.

"Itachi, what do you think of this Uchiha's answer?"

A fierce look flashed in the depths of a pair of dim and turbid eyes, and Sarutobi Hiruzen raised his eyes to Uchiha Itachi who was half-kneeling in front of him and asked.

"I am very disappointed with the family's response. The family is now heading in the wrong direction."

Uchiha Itachi said solemnly.

After hearing Uchiha Itachi's answer, Sarutobi Hiruzen was silent for a while, and his eyes softened again when he looked at Uchiha Itachi.

Then, Sarutobi Hiruzen changed the subject and said solemnly: "Regarding the Uchiha clan's answer, I am willing to believe that the Uchiha have no intention of rebellion; but the village will not be satisfied with this answer."

"Sandami-sama, I am so grateful that you are willing to believe in the Uchiha."

Uchiha Itachi said hurriedly.

"What do you think of what Uchiha Yuan said?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen asked again.

When hearing Uchiha Itachi repeating Uchiha Yuan's words, Sarutobi Hiruzen remained calm on the surface, but his heart was shaken like a raging storm.

Because what Uchiha Yuan said was right, he completely saw through their thoughts.

Uchiha Itachi was silent for a while before he spoke: "Third-generation sir, I do not agree with what Uchiha Yuan said. Those are just his conjectures, and there is no evidence to prove them."

After a pause, he suddenly raised his head and looked directly at Sarutobi Hiruzen and said firmly: "And even if what he said is true, it is not a reason for the Uchiha clan to destroy the peace in Konoha."

"Good good!"

Sarutobi Hiruzen smiled and said, "Itachi, I am truly delighted that the Uchiha clan has produced someone like you.

You can think from the perspective of the Hokage, so you should understand that sometimes the village's suppression of the Uchiha is precisely to protect the Uchiha and maintain peace in Konoha."

"Yes, I understand; the village does need to be tough with the family sometimes."

As he spoke, Uchiha Itachi's mind appeared the arrogant and domineering appearance of his clansmen.

"That's good if you think so."

Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at Uchiha Itachi with satisfaction, and then said: "The Uchiha clan still needs you to keep an eye on them, so that they don't make the wrong moves and cause irreparable consequences."

"Yes."

Uchiha Itachi nodded heavily in response.

After signaling Uchiha Itachi to leave, Sarutobi Hiruzen fell into deep thought, and the empty reception room suddenly became extremely quiet.

After a moment, Sarutobi Hiruzen's whispers broke the silence in the room.

"Uchiha Yuan... He should have received careful instruction from Orochimaru."

"What a troublesome guy!"

"Orochimaru, did he do this at your instruction?"

In the next few days, the Uchiha suddenly stopped blaming Sarutobi Hiruzen for the affairs of the Hyuga clan.

This was Uchiha Fugaku forcibly ordering the Uchiha to stop in order to avoid over-stimulating Sarutobi Hiruzen.

At the same time, the eyes of the people in Konoha Village who were watching the auxiliary team began to gradually fade away.

Originally, the ninjas thought that there would be a dispute between the village and the Uchiha clan because of this, but they did not expect that both sides would remain restrained.

The only change was that some of the ninjas in the village wore red ribbons on their arms.

At night, the stars are shining and the full moon is high in the sky.

Uchiha Yuan walked out of the guard team, and Uchiha Kawa and the other six followed him quietly.

When the group passed a small forest, Uchiha Yuan suddenly stopped.

He smiled and said, "You guys go back to your tribe first, I have something else to do."

"Yes, Master Yuan."

The six Uchiha Kawa people said in unison, and then they felt a flash before their eyes, and Uchiha Yuan's figure disappeared.

At Hokage Rock, a figure flashed and appeared in the open space.

Uchiha Yuan walked to the edge of the Hokage Rock and overlooked the entire Konoha Village; the night breeze blew, blowing his black hair into the wind.

Suddenly, several black rays flashed and flew towards Uchiha Yuan rapidly under the cover of night.

Uchiha Yuan turned around and grabbed with both hands at the same time.

The next moment, he was seen holding five shurikens firmly between his fingers.

"It's not easy to kill me with just this little trick... Itachi."

Uchiha Yuan said as he looked at the empty space ahead.

As the words fell, Uchiha Yuan shook both hands forward and five shurikens flew out like lightning.

Sparks flashed, and several fierce sounds of metal clashing were heard, and then a figure was forced out from the darkness.

It was Itachi Uchiha.