Chapter 61: The Unknown Mangekyō
Seeing Uchiha Fugaku furrow his brow with a complicated expression on his face, Uchiha Dali had already guessed what he was worried about.
But what he said next left Fugaku visibly shocked and stunned.
"I'm going to run for Hokage."
Uchiha Dali repeated calmly.
"Hokage?"
Uchiha Fugaku looked at the genius ninja before him with a mix of surprise and uncertainty.
He realized that Dali wasn't joking, nor was he speaking casually.
He had said the same thing on their way back to the village.
"Of course, that's only if the village treats our clan with proper respect."
"If they're not willing to let things go, then it'll be a different story. When the time comes, I'll use a more extreme—but far more direct and effective—method to make them agree to let us become the rulers of Konoha."
Dali added in a composed tone.
Fugaku felt his mind struggling to keep up with what he was hearing.
Without betraying any emotion, he swallowed quietly and stared at Dali with a grave expression. "When you say 'they,' you're referring to…?"
"The original ruling class of Konoha, headed by the Third Hokage."
"..."
Fugaku fell silent.
He had encountered countless so-called geniuses, and his insight into human nature surpassed that of most people.
First of all, Uchiha Dali could truly be called a genius among geniuses.
His fame and strength even surpassed Uchiha Shisui, once widely acknowledged as the strongest in the clan.
That was the foundation of his confidence in challenging Konoha's ruling elite and speaking such words openly in Fugaku's presence.
Second, judging by Dali's words and behavior, he didn't seem like someone who made empty boasts.
Everything about him—his inner thoughts and the concrete actions he took in accordance with those thoughts—declared one thing: he intended to lead the Uchiha clan onto Konoha's ruling stage.
At this moment, Fugaku felt a strange surge of excitement deep inside, but even more so, he felt tension and concern.
"I admit your strength is remarkable, Dali," he said.
"But... have you truly considered the consequences of such actions? I mean, the villagers may not support the Uchiha clan taking power."
"Besides, forcefully seizing power won't be an easy task."
Fugaku's tone carried a deep and complex meaning.
These were thoughts he had kept buried for many years.
Only now, in such a secluded place as the Naka Shrine, with only the two of them present, did he dare speak words that should have remained hidden in his heart forever.
Compared to the past, the Uchiha clan's circumstances had changed drastically.
Their survival grew increasingly precarious.
But they had never considered launching a coup in Konoha. The reason was simple: the consequences would be too great for them to bear.
After asking his question, Fugaku didn't give Dali time to answer. Instead, he suddenly turned his head and fixed his gaze on him.
At the same time, his eyes began to change.
In the blink of an eye, his pupils had transformed into the Mangekyō Sharingan.
"These eyes of mine have always been a secret. Until now, only the two of us know about them, Dali."
"Now, I'll show you something…"
As Fugaku spoke, he activated the power of his Mangekyō Sharingan.
In an instant, an image naturally appeared before Dali's eyes—it seemed to be a vision of the future.
The entire Uchiha clan, awash in blood. Over ninety-five percent of the clan's members had been wiped out.
And the heavy price paid was all for one thing—seizing control of Konoha.
The vision focused on scene after scene of brutal carnage.
There were also glimpses of Konoha in ruins, shattered and devastated.
But Fugaku didn't show Dali the final outcome.
He explained, "One of the abilities of these eyes is the power to foresee events within a certain timeframe in the future."
"What you just saw is the result of our clan launching a coup."
"The Uchiha are nearly annihilated, and the Hidden Leaf suffers grave damage."
"In such a scenario, are you still determined to go through with it, no matter the cost?"
After he finished speaking, Fugaku took a deep breath and stared intently at Dali.
But Dali looked utterly unfazed. He shrugged, expression casual.
Instead, he posed a question: "Lord Fugaku, in that vision of the future… did you see the outcome?"
"No," Fugaku replied, shaking his head. "I only obtained these eyes recently. I'm still unfamiliar with their powers, which may affect the long-term clarity of the visions."
"Then when you activated the technique to foresee the future… did you account for a variable like me?"
Dali asked again.
This made Fugaku pause slightly. He stared at Dali for a couple of seconds, and suddenly, as if remembering something, he furrowed his brow.
"I forgot about that…"
"At the time I recorded the vision, your name hadn't yet become widespread. Even I didn't know your strength had already surpassed Shisui…"
Fugaku muttered to himself.
Then, his Mangekyō Sharingan began to rotate once more.
But before he could reactivate the powerful foresight technique, Dali waved his hand dismissively. "I can tell you the answer right now."
"With me here, the Uchiha clan can rise to power without shedding a single drop of blood."
Fugaku was stunned once more.
He looked at the confident man before him, half-believing, half-doubting.
After a long moment of staring at Dali, he finally asked, "How do you intend to do that?"
"Wait."
"Wait?"
"That's right—wait."
Dali smiled calmly. It was a mysterious, unreadable smile that left Fugaku confused.
Only then did he begin to explain slowly, "Shimura Danzo has promised to restore our honor. Soon, our clan's heroic deeds on the battlefield will be known to all."
"When that time comes, we'll naturally qualify to run for Hokage."
Fugaku suddenly understood.
The Kage of a village is typically the strongest among them.
In terms of power, Uchiha Dali indeed had the qualifications to become Hokage.
"But what if… Lord Danzo goes back on his word?" Fugaku asked worriedly.
Dali gave him a deep look. "If that old thief Danzo dares go back on his word, all the better. That would mean he refuses to accept us and plans to retaliate—then I'll immediately activate Plan B."
"Rest assured, I promise not a single member of the Uchiha clan will have to sacrifice their life over this."
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