Uchiha Hachida arrogantly questioned, aggressively showing his disdain to these two people!
Aomi's little pawn, huh?
Speak to me!
Uchiha Tekka and Uchiha Inabi exchanged glances, awkwardly scratching their heads, and put on a forced smile: "Haha, Brother Hachida, look at what you're saying!"
"Although there was a misunderstanding back then, didn't we still listen to you? Luckily, nothing disastrous happened..."
Uchiha Hachida snorted coldly, glanced at the empty wine glass, and pursed his lips.
Uchiha Inabi, understanding the cue, picked up the wine pot and meticulously filled his good brother's cup.
If it hadn't been for Uchiha Hachida stopping them at that time, and they really had a conflict with Aomi, it would've been disastrous...
Within the Uchiha Clan, the so-called hawks and doves differ in how to gain positions among Konoha's upper echelons.
The hawks advocate using a tough stance to intimidate Konoha, demanding the return of the high-ranking seats that rightfully belong to the Uchiha, along with other benefits.
The doves argue that the Uchiha Clan has no allies, and such a tough posture cannot intimidate Konoha, instead causing backlash and further suppression, requiring further planning.
To Uchiha Hachida, Tekka, and Inabi, the three pivotal figures of the hawk faction of the Uchiha Clan, although Aomi's actions seemed like aligning with the Hokage's higher-ups, appearing unrelated to the hawks...
But that's not important!
The important thing is that the outcome is good!
Even these die-hard Uchiha hawks had to admit that Sarutobi Hiruzen's efforts this time were truly astonishing...
Having his own son as a classmate, and the Land of Fire's princess as a teacher—if the Third Hokage had provided such benefits to the Uchiha Clan long ago, whoever caused trouble would be stared down by the hawk faction's Three-Tomoe first!
Why has the Uchiha Clan always been at loggerheads with Konoha?
Because they saw no hope, working in the small corner of the Konoha Security Department for over twenty years, without seeing a future to rise up...
But now, with Aomi's appearance, hope has emerged!
So, whenever Uchiha Tekka and Inabi recalled their attempted provocation of Aomi that day, their palms would sweat.
Aomi, with just his own skills, achieved what the clan had tirelessly pursued for over twenty years...
A rare political genius of the Uchiha Clan, they couldn't hold him up fast enough; how could they think of offending him?
Just like Uchiha Hachida said that day, if Aomi developed a grudge against the clan because of this, it would be hard for the two of them to atone!
Gazing at the filled glass, Uchiha Hachida drank with satisfaction.
If anyone in the Uchiha Clan was the first to look favorably upon Aomi, it had to be him!
Though this approval was somewhat compulsory...
Uchiha Tekka and Uchiha Inabi also drank delightfully, gradually opening up the conversation.
"Big Brother Hachida, how far do you think Aomi could go in the future..."
Uchiha Tekka blushed, eyes wide, envisioning: "At least a position of a Konoha Advisor, right? I think even a Hokage Assistant is very possible..."
For the current Uchiha Clan, the Hokage position need not be mentioned; just the Hokage Assistant Shimura Danzo could pressure them to the point of suffocation...
If one of their own could sit in such a position, life would indeed become much better!
Uchiha Inabi nodded continuously beside him, sincerely admiring: "I also truly admire Aomi, just learning the Will of Fire, he has reached such heights!"
Upon hearing this, Uchiha Hachida frowned.
Both Uchiha Tekka and Uchiha Inabi seemed to think that Aomi gained Sarutobi Hiruzen's favor solely because of the Will of Fire...
Yet before Uchiha Hachida could say anything, Uchiha Tekka sighed first, carrying a hint of worry:
"Brother Hachida, though Aomi is heading in that direction, his connection with our Uchiha Clan isn't deep..."
"I worry he might forget us, the clansmen he is blood-tied to..."
Uchiha Inabi nodded: "Yeah, should we prepare for both possibilities?"
"In the Ninja World, power still speaks volumes. Recently, that youngster Obito in the clan awakened the Three-Tomoe Sharingan at a young age, with endless potential ahead..."
"Moreover, I see Clan Leader Fugaku and Elder Setsuna seem to have opinions about Aomi?"
Uchiha Hachida sneered dismissively.
Three-Tomoe Sharingan?
Indeed, quite rare.
But Uchiha Hachida would never forget that day—
Aomi seemed like a fusion of Uchiha Izuna and Senju Tobirama, combining Fire Release Blade Technique and Water Release, making this well-known seasoned Three-Tomoe kneel, even casting illusions on him.
And then, seriously treating his wounds...
"I'm telling you."
Uchiha Hachida slapped the table, speaking words that puzzled Tekka and Inabi:
"Aomi's power isn't something you can speculate on..."
"A Three-Tomoe genius sounds rare, but can you imagine a Uchiha being a fusion of Lord Izuna and Senju Tobirama?"
Uchiha Tekka and Inabi's eyes blurred, what on earth was he talking about?
Did they drink too much...
If the ancestors heard about Lord Izuna and Senju Tobirama combining, wouldn't they jump out of their graves!
Watching their disbelieving eyes, Uchiha Hachida recalled how Aomi, disappointed by the clan yet gently treated his wounds, clenched his fists tighter...
What is reputation?
As a classic, grateful, emotional Uchiha, Uchiha Hachida had long given half his life to Aomi!
Even revealing his scandals, as long as he could clear Aomi's name, it's worth it!
"Look here!"
Uchiha Hachida tore his shirt off, revealing a robust torso.
Uchiha Tekka and Inabi were startled, staring at the densely packed, hideous scars and burns on his body, dumbfounded.
"These are the wounds I suffered a few months ago, all brought upon by Aomi..."
Uchiha Hachida took a deep breath, slowly recounting the real scene of his duel with Aomi that day.
From his own provocation, to Aomi's Water Release almost identical to Senju Tobirama, eye abilities rivaling the Three-Tomoe, and swordsmanship reminiscent of Uchiha Izuna...
Uchiha Inabi and Tekka were captivated listening to it.
When Uchiha Hachida mentioned why Aomi mastered the Will of Fire, planning to quietly shoulder the clan, Uchiha Tekka and Inabi's faces turned grave.
And when he talked about Aomi's disappointment towards the clan due to Uchiha Hachida's provocation, even though knowing the rough outcome, their eyes showed inevitable panic.
"But in the end, Aomi still forgave me, personally healing my sword wounds, along with these burn marks from my self-detonation."
"Now, do you understand? Aomi is not someone the Three-Tomoe or even the Mangekyo Sharingan could compare to; he is a divine gift bestowed upon our Uchiha Clan!"
Uchiha Tekka and Inabi nodded repeatedly.
At that moment, they finally understood the weight of the name Aomi...
But immediately, their gaze at Uchiha Hachida turned odd...
So, you were the one who first provoked Aomi, huh?
Uchiha Hachida ignored their playful expressions, forcefully said with a solemn face: "In any case, Uchiha Fugaku as a clan leader is indecisive, failing to even grasp clan leader authority, how can he lead the Uchiha Clan?"
"And Uchiha Setsuna, this old thing, is simply absurdly extreme; all these years, he hasn't accomplished anything apart from shouting about having the Will of Madara!"
"Uchiha's future, only in Aomi's hands, is most reliable!"
Uchiha Tekka and Inabi's expressions turned solemn.
This was taking a stance...
But without much thought, both Uchiha Tekka and Inabi nodded seriously.
"My experience, you can discreetly tell those clansmen who have misconceptions about Aomi. Remember, find those you trust and have awakened their eyes, and under maximum confidentiality, quietly rally a clan force for him..."
Uchiha Hachida slapped the table: "While Aomi fights among Konoha's higher-ups, it's time we do something for him too!"