Chapter 8 - Becoming the New Clan Leader!
In the end, the Uchiha Massacre Night was the result of Uchiha Fugaku's compromise, leading the Uchiha clan to their deaths, while Uchiha Itachi, for the sake of Sasuke, slaughtered the entire clan.
Selfish, wasn't it?
Did anyone ever ask the other members of the Uchiha clan if they were willing to die?
When Itachi raised his blade against them, their expressions made it clear—they didn't want to die.
This is why Fugaku was not a qualified clan leader. At the very least, in this regard, he allowed his son to massacre the Uchiha clan.
Fugaku possessed the Mangekyō Sharingan. If he had acted, along with the other elite Uchiha ninjas, Itachi would never have succeeded.
Even if they had later faced interference from Obito, the ANBU, and Root, at least they wouldn't have died so pitifully.
"Do you really think you can lead the Uchiha clan out of this predicament if you take over?"
Uchiha Fugaku calmed down and looked at Renji. He didn't rush to refute but instead asked Renji if he was truly confident in solving the Uchiha clan's problems.
"At the very least, it would be better than the current situation. Whether it's the conservative faction or the neutral faction, if we can't unite our strength, we will only head toward destruction. We need to be firm when necessary and conservative when the situation calls for it, rather than being blindly firm or conservative all the time!"
"Good!"
Uchiha Jin, the leading elder of the neutral faction, clapped in approval.
This was exactly what the neutral faction had been trying to convey. Although they had always played the role of mediators, it was only because both the conservative and radical factions were too extreme, each acting on opposite ends of the spectrum.
To avoid this, they had no choice but to mediate from the middle.
Now, Renji's proposed ideology was exactly what they wanted—to be firm when necessary and conservative when the situation demanded it.
"So, what's your plan?"
Uchiha Setsuna and Uchiha Tetsu, for once, didn't argue.
Instead, they handed the floor to Renji.
"Actually, this is quite broad. In short, we can't blindly compromise like Clan Leader Fugaku, nor can we always act aggressively. When you play cards, do you throw out your strongest hand right at the start?"
Compared to the Uchiha clan, Konoha was currently testing the Uchiha's stance.
They were probing slowly, and once they confirmed it was safe to act, they would strike against the Uchiha clan.
"I also think, Fugaku, maybe you should step down today. Although this seems rash, I feel that if you continue in this position, it will only bring disaster to the Uchiha clan."
Uchiha Setsuna looked up at Uchiha Fugaku. While the idea of Renji becoming clan leader seemed absurd, it was still better than Fugaku.
In Fugaku, Setsuna saw no hope.
"I may not fully agree, but what Renji said earlier really resonated with me."
Uchiha Jin also expressed his stance.
In the end, only Uchiha Tetsu remained hesitant.
"If I don't perform well, I can step down at any time!"
Renji added weight to his argument. If he failed, he could resign. After all, the Uchiha clan wasn't solely governed by the clan leader.
The elders of the three factions also held significant power.
Originally, they had been focused on internal conflicts, and due to their disagreements, they had largely ignored Fugaku's leadership.
But after Renji's words, they realized that if things continued this way, Fugaku's role as clan leader would be utterly meaningless.
In their dealings with Konoha, they had gained no advantage. Even the conservative faction secretly wondered if Fugaku was a spy for Konoha.
"How did this meeting turn into my resignation ceremony?"
Uchiha Fugaku looked at the expressions of the people below and knew deep down that if he didn't step down today, it wouldn't end well.
The position of clan leader was elected internally by the Uchiha clan, and naturally, it could also be overturned.
A bitter smile flashed across his face. Over the years, he had genuinely tried his best for the Uchiha clan, but the results of his efforts seemed far from satisfactory.
"If you can do a better job, I won't cling to this position!"
Although Fugaku was indecisive, he truly wanted the Uchiha clan to move in a better direction.
Since Renji was willing to accept supervision and step down at any time, Fugaku saw no reason to hold onto the position.
If Renji, who had just taken over, failed to deliver results quickly, he would be removed soon enough.
Compared to himself, Renji was more likely to push for changes within the Uchiha clan once he took charge.
Perhaps, for Fugaku, Renji was the most suitable candidate at this moment?
Moreover, Renji's strength was undeniable. He possessed the abilities of an elite jonin, ranking among the top in the clan. Most importantly, he was young and exceptionally talented. Itachi had been the same, but he had lost the trust of the clan.
Within the clan, aside from a few elders, only Fugaku himself, with his Mangekyō Sharingan, could compare to Renji.
However, Fugaku no longer had the heart to remain the leader of the Uchiha clan.
After Renji's analysis, Fugaku realized just how foolish many of his past decisions had been.
"Then let's vote. Those in favor of Renji becoming the new Uchiha clan leader, please raise your hands!"
With that, Uchiha Setsuna raised his hand, followed by the members of the radical faction behind him.
Uchiha Jin, who had always believed Renji was aligned with his views, also raised his hand, and the neutral faction naturally supported Renji as well.
Only Uchiha Tetsu hesitated, but after seeing the other two factions agree, he decided to give it a try, treating it as a last resort.
"Renji, I agree to you becoming the clan leader, but I hope you can keep your promise. If you fail, I will be the first to propose your removal!"
Uchiha Tetsu looked at Renji seriously. Although they were the conservative faction, the doves, they also wanted the Uchiha clan to thrive.
He hoped Renji would honor his promise.
"Since you've chosen me, I won't let you down. In the future, I might even lead the Uchiha clan to the moon!"
To the moon?
Is that your campaign slogan?
How bold.
A flicker of surprise crossed Fugaku's eyes, but he simply chuckled inwardly, dismissing it as a joke.
"From now on, you are the new leader of the Uchiha clan. We will spread the news soon. You'll be under immense pressure. If you perform poorly and are removed, it won't reflect well on you..."
Uchiha Setsuna gave Renji a deep look. The pressure on Renji was undoubtedly immense.
If he were removed after such a short time, how would others in the village view him?
[Ding! A major plot point has shifted. Uchiha Fugaku steps down. Congratulations, Renji of the Naruto world, for earning a lottery opportunity!]
(End of Chapter)
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