"Leading the squad to traverse Whirlpool Country for a full six days, evading large Hidden Mist Ninja forces countless times, and still managing to kill so many Hidden Mist Ninja."
"Especially when facing Suikazan Fuguki, one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, he managed to escape for half a day with two ninja, successfully holding out until the main Konoha forces arrived."
"Why, exactly?"
"If you truly possess this strength, why not reveal it?"
He was slightly agitated.
He had been pondering Uchiha Jin's actions for several days but still couldn't understand them.
He stared at Uchiha Jin, his eyes filled with thought and confusion.
He truly didn't understand.
However, on the other side...
Uchiha Jin, in response, spoke in a very relaxed tone: "Why else? Because I don't want to."
"Why don't you want to?" Shisui quickly pressed.
"I don't want to get involved in the Uchiha clan's and the village's messy affairs," Uchiha Jin said calmly, with a hint of disdain. "In my opinion, the Uchiha clan is doomed; it's destined to be annihilated."
"If I were to reveal my talent, I would definitely be courted by those useless people within the clan."
"And I don't want to get too deeply involved with the Uchiha clan. If I did, when the Uchiha clan is annihilated, I would definitely be purged by the village as well."
"Although my surname is Uchiha, I'm not deeply tied to the clan."
"Why should I be buried with the Uchiha clan?"
"Isn't the current situation good? When the Uchiha clan is destroyed, I'll most likely be spared as an orphan. After all, I don't have much affection for the Uchiha clan."
"Even in the worst-case scenario, at most, I'd become a rogue ninja."
"Because my ties to the Uchiha clan aren't deep, the intensity of the village's pursuit would certainly not be high. Most likely, they'd just put a bounty on my head in the black market."
Gasp!
Uchiha Jin's words completely stunned Shisui.
His mind went blank.
He had considered countless possibilities before, but this was the one he had never thought of.
But how could that be?
How could the Uchiha clan be annihilated? The village... no!
Absolutely impossible!
Shisui took a deep breath and quickly tried to reassure him in a low voice.
"Jin, rest assured, the clan and Konoha will not come into conflict."
"I've been working towards this for years. I guarantee that what you're worried about won't happen."
"I will definitely find a way to deal with the radical faction within the clan."
Meanwhile, on the other side...
Uchiha Jin couldn't help but laugh out loud upon hearing these words.
"Uh, sorry."
"Normally, I don't laugh, unless I really can't help it."
"But Shisui, can you please stop telling jokes?"
"There's no such thing as a radical faction in the Uchiha clan. If there really were, would the Uchiha clan be in this sorry state?"
"In my opinion, the clan now only has a moderate faction and a surrender faction, plus a useless clan leader."
"But that's normal!"
"An old relic from the Warring States period like the Uchiha clan is destined not to adapt to the rules of the new era."
"Annihilation, it's only a matter of time."
"A day earlier or a day later, it doesn't make much difference."
Chapter 37: Why? Because You Are Strong!
Uchiha Jin spoke freely.
He had prepared for this long before leaving Konoha.
A good man needs three helpers.
Even in this high-powered world, he needed genuine assistance. He had naturally remembered Shisui's kindness towards him during his time in Konoha.
He wasn't a heartless person, was he?
He would help Shisui if there was any possibility.
In this situation, essential information couldn't be kept secret.
He was cautious, but not cowardly.
Even knowing that Shisui might lose control, he could still bear the necessary risks.
What's more...
After a conversation with Nara Kazama, and with a clearer plan for the future, he immediately decided to make an extra effort, attempting to take a risk and talk a little more with Shisui.
As long as he controlled the frequency and tried to change things little by little.
He believed!
Even if Shisui had been brainwashed by Sarutobi Hiruzen, he could gradually bring him back.
After all, he was only brainwashed, not completely brainless, right?
Furthermore, he hadn't spoken ill of Sarutobi Hiruzen this time, merely evaluating matters within the Uchiha clan. The possibility of Shisui reporting him to the Hokage was low.
He had done the experiment.
Just before leaving Konoha, he had told Shisui a few things.
If he had reported him to the Hokage, then Sarutobi Hiruzen would not have remained inactive during that time.
Since there was a first time, was a second time far off?
Therefore, after saying these words, he couldn't help but narrow his eyes, looking at Shisui, who was utterly bewildered.
Yes.
At this moment, Shisui's mind was blank.
He clearly hadn't expected Uchiha Jin to have such an opinion of the clan.
His brows furrowed, and he couldn't help but speak.
"I don't understand."
"Jin, why do you say that?"
Uchiha Jin sighed deeply.
After a long look at Shisui, he spoke in a low, drawn-out voice.
"First, the so-called radical faction."
"In my opinion, that's a joke."
"Shisui, you must understand, a biting dog doesn't bark."
"If they truly wanted to achieve change through force, they should keep quiet and prepare in secret, even groveling and acting subservient. Then, the moment the Third Hokage lets his guard down, they should strike ruthlessly, eliminating all dissenters."
"But what about those within our clan, the so-called radical faction?"
"They may shout loudly, but they don't dare to truly act, not even secretly killing a few of the Hokage's subordinates."
"Just think, they've been shouting for so long, but have they really made any preparations?"
"No, nothing at all!"
"They're just chanting slogans to gain the support of some within the clan."
"Their true goal is merely to contend for power with Fugaku."
"The moderate faction is the same."
"They believe that with the radical faction charging forward, the village will be more inclined to court them. In essence, it's also about vying for power and profit."
"But these two factions don't understand that while they're just shouting slogans, the village is taking it seriously."
"Their foolish minds don't consider that if you constantly shout about rebellion, would the ruling faction truly ignore it?"
"Not to mention the Uchiha clan, who are a group of abnormal individuals, capable of truly going mad at any moment."