"Either the leaders of Konoha will vanish, or the Uchiha will."
Everyone stared at the deranged Uchiha Naraku without words. They were baffled by his confidence in opposing Uchiha Fugaku, who was more powerful.
But soon, they observed Uchiha Naraku's preparations.
In the dim hallway, figures began to emerge one after another.
It was Uchiha Mikoto, followed by Uchiha Naraku's Shadow Clone with Uchiha Sasuke.
Additionally, there were other elder family members under his control, adorned with detonating symbols.
"What are you doing? Uchiha Naraku."
"You're insane, let them go."
All the elders became agitated.
None of them anticipated that Uchiha Naraku would resort to such extremes.
He had even bound the patriarch's spouse and children, alongside the family members of the assembled elders.
"Father, save me, Mom. . . " Uchiha Sasuke cried out, weeping upon seeing Uchiha Fugaku.
Uchiha Mikoto held a kunai against his throat, with a detonating talisman wrapped around his body.
Uchiha Fugaku shouted and gestured with his arms. "Uchiha Naraku, you have gone too far."
Seeing his wife under control, he was enraged.
"Come on, make a choice."
"You can either fight me to the death here or join forces with me to dismantle the upper leadership of Konoha."
"You all have decisions to make. Hahaha~~" Uchiha Naraku rested a hand on his face, laughing like a madman. For many years, he had longed to confront Uchiha Fugaku.
If it hadn't been for this fool taking no action against Konoha, why would he have needed to do all this?
"Father."
"Father."
"Grandfather."
Not only Uchiha Sasuke, but others who were abducted also called for assistance.
Everyone present in the Uchiha Ancestral Hall was tense. None of the clan leaders and elders uttered a word.
"Come on, make your choice. Don't waste time."
"If you don't make a decision, I will start killing a few until you choose. Let's see who the lucky one is that I select."
"How about this one?" Uchiha Naraku gazed at the silent individuals with a smile and then pointed directly at a sobbing little plump Uchiha.
"Wait, stop…" an Elder Uchiha voiced.
"I agree. No matter what you demand, I'll comply; just let him go."
This was his grandson.
Those who belonged to the peaceful faction weakly complied and surrendered.
Uchiha Naraku cautioned, "Do not think of going back on your promise. Even if I perish, I have a contingency plan prepared, and soon the leaders of Konoha will become aware of our rebellion."
Some individuals who had turned extremists were thrilled.
Uchiha Naraku remarked, "A knife only injures when it cuts one's own flesh."
The contemptuous words caused the elders' faces to flinch.
Uchiha Naraku continued to point at Uchiha Sasuke beside him.
The Shadow Clone understood the task at hand. The kunai was already aimed at the opponent's throat, primed to strike.
"Enough."
Uchiha Fugaku recognized what the other party desired.
He didn't understand why circumstances ended up like this. Yet, in this moment, he had to surrender.
"Starting today, I am no longer the leader of the clan."
"You will select the new clan leader yourself. As a member of the Uchiha, I shall follow all the commands of the clan leader."
Ultimately, he lacked even the bravery expected of a clan leader.
Uchiha Naraku scoffed derisively, surveying the individuals present. "Then I will unwillingly assume the position of clan leader. Do you all consent or dissent?"
"If the Uchiha clan faces extinction due to this, I shall accept the blame."
"Everyone, are you prepared to fight alongside me?"
The force of the Mangekyō Sharingan's gaze compelled everyone in attendance to look away involuntarily.
"I agree."
"Clan leader, let us proceed with this."
"Capture the Nine Tails now and create a significant uproar."
"Let's eliminate that dog, Hiruzen, and the elders."
Some individuals who were already radical joined in, while the others recognized that their views held no significance, even if they opposed it.
As long as the extremists initiate a coup, they will be forced to comply.
"I have no objections either."
"Us…"
Regardless of their stance, whether radical or tranquil, they are all Uchiha.
Uchiha Naraku grinned and looked at everyone present joyfully.
"This is correct; this is how it ought to be."
"Now, let's commence. In the name of the Uchiha clan leader, I command that all individuals capable of fighting prepare for battle."
"We will act tonight. The targets are the Shimura clan, the Sarutobi clan, and all those who oppose us."
The outrageous declarations caused the Uchiha individuals present to breathe heavily, and their crimson Sharingans grew even more intense.
A simple plan that requires no time.
Action that night to prevent the information from leaking and to deny them any time to get ready.