Hearing this, everyone stepped back.
There was no need to mention the Radical Faction; they were already used to this practice.
The Moderate Faction and the Intermediate Faction also had no objection, as they all belonged to the same clan and were already familiar with Uchiha Jin's methods.
Big meetings for small matters, small meetings for big matters!
Matters like the Unified Front Alliance discussed moments ago required a large meeting, but when it came to actual scheming and operational strategy, Uchiha Jin would only consult a small group of people. The rest only needed to execute the tasks.
They didn't like this before, believing that clan affairs should be discussed openly.
Now, however, it was different!
Uchiha Jin's several successful actions had convinced them that he was right.
Ten minutes later.
The small courtyard became empty, except for a dozen or so Uchiha with Three-Tomoe Sharingan who were spread around the perimeter to set up defenses, ensuring not even a bird could fly past.
Inside the courtyard.
Uchiha Jin invited the elders into the house. After personally pouring tea for everyone, he spoke before anyone else could.
"Everyone!"
"Among those present, there are newcomers, and there are also veterans."
"Since you are all sitting here, it proves you trust me, Uchiha Jin, so I won't waste time on formalities."
"Following the old rules, I will first set the goals for the next phase. I will explain anything you don't understand later."
Uchiha Jin's tone was serious.
Veterans of the Radical Faction, such as Setsuna, naturally had no objections.
For those who were able to join, like Hatchidai and Amano, this was quite novel, as the Radical Faction's meetings were completely different from the Clan Council.
However, they immediately nodded in agreement.
After all, the Radical Faction's several previous successes were enough to prove the superiority of this method.
"Good, no problem!"
"I accept. Lord Jin, please speak."
The two spoke, their tones calm.
Seeing everyone nod, Uchiha Jin didn't waste any words. He took a deep breath and began speaking.
"For the next phase, there are two goals."
"First, we will use the authority held by the Police Force, raise the banner of the 'Will of Fire' high, and completely disrupt the entire Village."
"We need to give the Konoha Leadership something to worry about, lest they spend all their time staring at the Uchiha."
"Therefore, I plan to assign Chunin clan members as captains, and Genin as supplementary Police Force members, specifically to handle miscellaneous affairs within the Village."
"Second, win over other Ninja Clanss!"
"Of course, direct recruitment won't work. The Uchiha name is a bit too notorious; other Ninja Clanss won't trust us."
"Therefore, my plan is to force their hand."
"Although the Anbu has seized many of the Police Force's powers over the years, the fact remains that these powers were established by Senju Tobirama back then, so taking them back is legally sound."
"The specific plan is to find a spy from another Ninja Village, control them directly using the Sharingan, and have them run straight toward the Root headquarters."
"The Police Force will use the pretext of catching a spy to gather all the clan's strongest members and forcibly raid Root!"
"Danzo will likely assume I am trying to rescue my parents. At that time, Root's elite forces will definitely be used to transfer and guard my parents."
"In that case, other parts of Root will certainly be left vulnerable."
"The Police Force has only two targets!"
"First, collect Root's mission scrolls, research materials, and the like as much as possible. Second, eliminate Root's effective fighting force as much as possible."
"Especially Root's elite Jonin—kill as many of them as you can!"
"Danzo dreams of becoming Hokage. After losing such a large elite force this time, he will certainly be forced to pressure other Ninja Clanss to send their best prospects into Root to replenish its strength."
"Therefore, the more Root elites we kill, the more frantically Danzo will pressure the other Ninja Clanss."
"At that point, we will have the opportunity to find a way to win over the other Ninja Clanss!"
Hiss!
As Uchiha Jin finished speaking, the faces of everyone present were filled with shock.
At this moment.
They truly realized the difference between Uchiha Jin and Fugaku!
Although Fugaku often held Clan Council meetings, he never actually solved any practical problems.
And Uchiha Jin?
His meetings involved no wasted words; he went straight to planning various operations!
Crucially, his actions were well-founded and logical. Unlike the old Radical Faction, which constantly talked about rebellion, he was truly wrestling with the Konoha Leadership within the established rules.
Especially since, while striking at the Konoha Leadership, he could also use this opportunity to force and win over other Ninja Clanss.
Truly—amazing!
"I agree!"
Uchiha Amano immediately chose to show his support.
Although he was part of the Moderate Faction, he was still an Uchiha.
The reason he hadn't supported the Radical Faction before was simply that the chance of a successful rebellion was slim. But Uchiha Jin's current strategy—fighting without breaking ties, and seeking harmony without uniformity—truly made him feel a sense of hope for success.
"I also support this, full support!"
Uchiha Hatchidai also immediately raised his hand.
After fully realizing that the Konoha Leadership could not be trusted, he had even considered rebelling and joining the Radical Faction.
But, unexpectedly.
Uchiha Jin's approach was surprisingly much more moderate, and the probability of success was not low.
This made him more willing to trust Uchiha Jin, viewing him as a truly strategic Uchiha!
The others spoke up one after another.
Almost unanimously, they expressed support for his plan without needing Uchiha Jin to explain further.
Seeing this, Setsuna sighed with emotion.
"It's similar, truly similar!"
"Lord Jin, your calculations and schemes remind me of Uchiha Izuna."
"The Uchiha who could match Senju Tobirama in terms of strategy!"
Following Setsuna's words, the others also agreed.
They were all old veterans who had lived through the end of the Sengoku Era. Although they had never truly witnessed Uchiha Izuna's brilliance, they had heard about his prowess from the clan elders.
And, at this moment.
They truly saw the shadow of Uchiha Izuna in Uchiha Jin!
For a time.
The atmosphere in the living room began to relax.
Uchiha Jin didn't say much about this. Instead, since the main business was concluded, he began chatting casually with everyone.
It was at this moment.
Uchiha Inaho walked in: "Elders, Fugaku and Shisui have arrived."
"They wish to see Elder Jin!"
Hearing this, everyone was slightly taken aback.
Uchiha Jin, however, remained calm. He didn't need to guess why those two had come.
After a brief thought, he said directly, "Let them in."
"Yes!" Uchiha Inaho bowed.
Two minutes later.
Shisui and Fugaku arrived in the living room. Seeing Amano and Hatchidai, their expressions instantly darkened considerably.
The two of them were not stupid!
With such tight security outside, they must be discussing serious matters inside.
And the presence of Amano and Hatchidai, both Moderate Faction elders, was enough proof that these two had already made their choice.