Uchiha clan's land.
After Fugaku came out of the combat meeting room, he headed straight to the Meeting Hall.
The clan leader had already summoned the clan's elites for a meeting, and Fugaku had learned the news of the support mission.
This was an opportunity he had been waiting for a long time. Before, he had offered to go, but Hiruzen Sarutobi had always made excuses and refused.
His aspiration to make the Uchiha clan well - known during the Second Shinobi World War was shattered by reality.
The current Uchiha medical staff were working at the Konoha First People's Hospital. They had a good attitude towards the patients.
This somewhat alleviated the bad reputation of the Uchiha Security Force among the villagers.
If they could make a name for themselves on the battlefield this time, and if Tsunade really became the Hokage, he would have a great chance of truly entering the higher - ups of Konoha.
As for the period when Hiruzen Sarutobi was in power, he no longer hoped to enter the core position of the village.
Being feared even when it came to going to the battlefield, what else could he talk about?
It was just an unrealistic dream.
Once Tsunade took power and he had a certain say in Konoha, the status of the Uchiha clan wouldn't be as awkward as it was now.
After spending a few years training Fugaku to take over his position, the Uchiha clan could rest easy for the next few decades.
He was determined to win this battle. Not only would they offer support, but they would also send the most elite clan members.
He wanted Tsunade, and most importantly, that guy Kawaki Hatake, to see his sincerity.
At least in the matter of the hospital, the cooperation between the Uchiha and Tsunade had been quite pleasant.
Tsunade had trained a group of Uchihas to become medical staff as promised, and the results had reached a level that satisfied him.
Since he couldn't see any other way out for the Uchiha, he was willing to continue to believe in the promises Tsunade and Kawaki Hatake had made.
This was truly a daring bet, where the lives of Uchiha clan members were risked for an unpredictable future.
Fugaku didn't need anyone to announce his arrival. When he entered the Meeting Hall, he nodded slightly to his Uncle (father's elder brother) and then sat cross - legged in the front row.
No one would look down on him because of his young age. His strength and status gave him the right to sit in the front row.
"Now that everyone is here, I'll start."
The Uchiha clan leader had specifically waited for Fugaku to come back. This was also a privilege for the heir.
"I've decided to lead this support mission myself."
"If any of you are unhappy, feel free to speak up."
"I don't want any unpleasantness to happen on the battlefield."
He had thought this through. Not every clan member had his long - term vision.
There were many who were dissatisfied at the moment, and he could see the displeasure on many clan members' faces.
"Clan leader, I'm not convinced."
"Why didn't they let us go when we wanted to? Now that they're short of hands, they remember to send us for support?"
"Are we Uchihas just cannon fodder in the eyes of the Third Hokage and the village higher - ups?"
This Uchiha had a scar at the corner of his eye and looked quite fierce.
In his excitement, the veins on his neck were clearly visible as he spoke.
"Are you done?"
"Next one."
The clan leader's expression didn't change at all. This was all within his expectations.
Since the death of Kagami Uchiha, there are no longer any factions within the clan. In this regard, Fugaku Uchiha in the original plot is simply incomparable.
Fugaku might be a good father, but he's definitely not a good leader. He had ambitions but no sense of judgment.
He would listen to whoever among the factions put forward reasonable arguments. Eventually, he was convinced by his son's persuasive talk and sent the entire Uchiha clan to their deaths.
This is something that can't be whitewashed. Compared with his uncle, he falls far short.
"Clan leader, we can offer support, but why do you have to go into battle yourself?"
"It's completely unnecessary."
This clan member was worried about the clan leader's safety. After all, the opponents were the Wind and Earth countries. No one dared to say they could be completely safe.
"I have my own reasons."
The clan leader curled up his lips slightly. These words were really heart - warming.
This was all the popularity and prestige he had accumulated through his hard work since becoming the clan leader.
"Clan leader, can Tsunade and Kawaki Hatake really be trusted?"
"Their current strength has already..."
Although he didn't continue, everyone present knew what he meant.
If there's a huge gap in strength between the two parties in cooperation, it can't really be called a partnership. At most, it's just a capable assistant.
Fugaku's face also showed a bit of uneasiness, not because of his hatred for Kawaki.
After being enlightened by his uncle, he had let go of that small conflict. However, the gap in strength made him feel intimidated.
"Makes sense. Anything else?"
The clan leader didn't reject this clan member's opinion and continued to listen to the voices within the clan.
...
It took the Uchiha clan members a full hour to finish speaking.
"Everything you've said is right."
"Everyone is doing this for the Uchiha clan."
"I know you have grievances in your hearts, but this is an opportunity for our Uchiha clan."
...
Next, the clan leader talked for a full two hours, answering all the questions the clan members had raised one by one.
After listening from the audience, Fugaku finally realized how broad - minded his uncle was and how daring his bet was.
He still had a lot to learn. With his uncle around, he felt at ease.
"Any more questions?"
The clan leader was so thirsty that he picked up the tea and drank it all in one gulp.
"No more, Clan leader."
The Uchiha clan members were convinced and even accepted the sweet promises the clan leader had made.
If the Uchiha clan could enter the higher - ups of Konoha, then their children wouldn't be bullied anymore.
The villagers wouldn't look at them with hatred. The Uchiha clan would also be the heroes of Konoha.
The embarrassing situation within the village would be completely broken, and the Uchiha clan could get the rights they deserved.
Rather than being confined to the Uchiha Security Force, doing all those thankless jobs.
"Good. For the Uchiha clan!"
The clan leader led the way in shouting the slogan, and all the clan members responded.
The sound waves traveled far. He really had the potential of a top - notch speaker.
Fugaku just didn't learn this. If he had such skills, would he have been convinced by his own son?
Among the people in the audience, he was the most excited, cheering for his uncle vigorously.
It's a pity that Kawaki missed such a wonderful scene.
Otherwise, he would definitely add one more sentence.
"Got it? Clap your hands!"
"
This is what a top-notch speaker should be like.
If Fugaku had such skills, he should have Shisui and Itachi constantly clapping for him.
What the hell is the Will of Fire? What double - agent? Can't you hear what you're blabbering about?
Our Uchiha clan is inseparable. Get lost, you old fart. Don't try to deceive us.
Don't you know our clan leader is a real smooth - talker? Pfft... Our clan leader is so reliable and awesome.
There's no way the two of us would betray.
If the brainwashing had been this good, there wouldn't have been that damned night of the clan massacre.
"Go and get ready. I'll say it one more time,"
"I don't want to see any conflicts with our village's ninjas on the battlefield."
"Otherwise, don't blame me for being merciless."
The clan leader said this last part very seriously. He had decided to put all his bets on Tsunade.
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