The unspoken message was clear: The old guard was nearing the end of its time. Even if they realized their mistakes, their pride wouldn't allow them to personally correct them.
This task would fall to Fugaku, as the future head of the Uchiha clan. He had no choice, even if it meant enduring humiliation or rejection.
"Good." The Uchiha patriarch nodded in satisfaction. The decision was made, Fugaku would take on the task of recruiting Xin.
If he succeeded in bringing Xin back into the fold, it would prove his capability as a leader. If he failed, it would reflect poorly on him. This was the compromise reached after discussions with the clan elders.
Fortunately, regardless of the outcome, it wouldn't affect Fugaku's eventual ascension to the role of clan leader.
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As word continued to spread, the Rain Country's camp received a scroll from Konoha.
BAM!
Danzo slammed his fist on the table in fury after reading the contents of the scroll. He had never imagined that the half-Uchiha brat he had so carelessly dismissed possessed such terrifying potential.
What he thought was just a minor nuisance had now revealed itself to be a significant threat.
Even the Third Kazekage had fallen victim to Xin's Genjutsu, which meant that Danzo himself wouldn't be safe from the effects of the "Sakura Fall" technique.
The mere thought of being controlled by Xin's genjutsu, forced to perform a humiliating dance in front of everyone, made Danzo want to grab a knife and end Xin's life right then and there.
This kind of danger cannot be allowed to exist.
But eliminating this threat wasn't going to be easy. Xin was no fool. He wasn't like the other naive children who could be easily manipulated. Trying to sway him with talks of the Will of Fire would likely earn nothing but a cold sneer-and perhaps a bout of that dreaded genjutsu.
Danzo had known from the moment Xin defied the Third Hokage that this was no ordinary child. This was not someone easily controlled or fooled.
If it had been Nawaki or Minato, Danzo could have staged a performance, delivered a convincing speech, and easily swayed them to his side. But with Xin, the only reward for such efforts would be ridicule.
How should I handle this? Danzo pondered, realizing this was a problem with no easy solution. After considering his options, he decided it was best to lay low for now. The Third Hokage was likely even more concerned about this than he was. There was no need for Danzo to make the first move.
Even though Xin had killed his men and humiliated him, Danzo couldn't afford to act rashly. If he made a mistake, it could lead to even bigger problems. It was better to let the Third Hokage worry about this mess.
"Send this information to Tsunade. Also, recall the agents monitoring Uzuki Xin. There's no need to keep an eye on him or provoke him any further," Danzo ordered.
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