146 Chapter 147 : Abandon Fantasy!
"None of you have ever considered that it is precisely due to your naive thinking that, if Konoha were to attack, the Uchiha clan would be instantly crushed!"
"Even if I say the odds are small, one in ten or even one in twentieth, what do you think?"
When Uzumaki Qiyun uttered these words, all the present Uchiha elders were instantly horrified.
Only then did they realize that all of them had deemed it impossible. Previously, they had believed that it was unthinkable for the senior management of Konoha to exclude them in such a manner.
Even several elders who had survived since the establishment of Konoha used to harbor the belief that the position of Hokage would eventually come to the Uchiha clan. It was inconceivable for Konoha not to allow the Uchiha family to hold the position of Hokage at least once.
However, one by one, these notions were disproven. Konoha's real practices contradicted their ideas time and time again.
The most recent blow was the disbelief that Konoha would actually attack their clan—something they had never even considered.
Yet, it ended up hitting them starkly in the face once again.
The reality of Konoha's intentions was far different from what they had expected.
As Uzumaki Qiyun pointed out, even if there's only a 1 in 10 or 1 in 20 chance of this happening, the small probability would mean the near-total destruction of the Uchiha clan.
In front of them, such a chance seemed too significant and terrifying.
At this moment, Uchiha Ryusheng, the head of the Uchiha clan seated at the foremost position, slowly stood up.
He gazed at the assembly with a grave expression, sighed deeply, and then spoke slowly.
"Actually, I occasionally sense that Konoha harbors such thoughts..."
"Especially when facing Elder Danzo, I could faintly feel the murderous intent and greed in his eyes directed at the Uchiha family."
Upon hearing their patriarch's words, the crowd erupted. Elders listened in disbelief, struggling to accept that these words came from their patriarch.
"Impossible! Could it be that Konoha truly intends to...!"
"How dare they? How dare Konoha?"
"Lord Patriarch, is this true? Can it be true?"
"No, no, you must have misunderstood the patriarch... How could Konoha entertain such thoughts about us? We Uchiha have sacrificed so much for Konoha!"
An elder looked at his patriarch in disbelief. Earlier, he was the first to refute Uzumaki Qiyun's viewpoint, but now, he was on the verge of tears.
Uchiha Fugaku, meanwhile, remained frozen in place, staring blankly at his father.
He never anticipated hearing such words from his most respected and admired father.
He also never considered that the senior management of Konoha might have ill intentions toward his family.
He always believed he was a loyal member of Konoha and even contemplated dedicating his life to the village. At times, he fantasized about becoming the next Hokage, supported by the villagers, working tirelessly to protect the village of Konoha.
In battles against invaders, he bravely faced the enemy, and his Sharingan witnessed injured clansmen evolve into Sangou jade during confrontations.
But now, his father's words shattered all those fantasies.
Uchiha Fugaku stared at his father, desperately hoping for a different answer.
Yet, Uchiha Longsheng merely shook his head, looking at the elders with a mix of disbelief and regret.
He also noticed his son, Uchiha Fugaku, staring at him with a glimmer of hope.
He knew what his son desired to hear, as his son had expressed more than once that his biggest dream was for the Uchiha family to produce the first Hokage!
However, he had to crush his son's fantasy mercilessly.
"That's one of the reasons why I didn't dare to say it before..." Uchiha Longsheng admitted silently in his heart, enduring the pain. "Everyone, what I said is true!"
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