Chapter 59: Block My Path, and I Won't Be Polite to You Either
In the past, Uchiha Dali had been an unremarkable figure within the entire Uchiha clan.
As a result, no one had much of an impression of him, nor did they know much about his personality or temperament.
Now, after so many interactions, Uchiha Shisui had gradually come to understand what kind of person he was.
So, while he was quite shocked by Uchiha Dali's disrespectful way of referring to the higher-ups, he ultimately chose to turn a blind eye.
"Dali-senpai, what I'm worried about right now is that today's events might bring unnecessary trouble to our clan. If the Third Hokage returns and finds out about this, I fear that…"
"You're afraid too?"
Uchiha Dali interrupted him, frowning as he stared at him.
The question left Uchiha Shisui slightly stunned.
"It's not fear exactly…"
He wanted to explain himself, but in the end, he hesitated and fell silent.
He started analyzing the situation logically again, considering things from the perspective of the clan's interests, the village's interests, and the overall pros and cons.
Ultimately, his concern boiled down to the fear that a full-scale conflict between the Uchiha clan and Konoha might lead to the worst possible outcome.
"If the Uchiha clan could become the undisputed leaders of Konoha, wouldn't that solve the problem once and for all?"
After listening to Shisui's concerns, Uchiha Dali suddenly posed this question.
Shisui was momentarily taken aback.
He was extremely intelligent, and just by hearing those words and observing Uchiha Dali's expression, he immediately grasped the deeper meaning behind them.
At the same time, he recalled the words Uchiha Dali had spoken on their way back to the village.
"Dali-senpai, do you still care about the bet you made with Minato-senpai?"
Shisui asked.
Instead of answering directly, Uchiha Dali said, "The Kage of a village is recognized as the strongest in that village."
"Before me, Minato Namikaze was known as the 'Yellow Flash,' achieving brilliant war records that struck fear into the hearts of his enemies."
"But after encountering me, his record was easily surpassed, and he lost to me."
"Do you think my strength is unworthy of the Hokage title?"
Shisui's gaze flickered upon hearing this sensitive question.
He had never considered the idea of the Uchiha clan becoming Konoha's leaders.
Due to the many complex issues involved, making that a reality was extremely difficult.
"By the way, I never got to ask you—Dali-senpai, how did you break free from Kotoamatsukami?"
This question had been lingering in Shisui's mind.
To this day, he couldn't figure out how Uchiha Dali had managed to resist his most powerful genjutsu.
"The Mangekyō Sharingan—it's not something only you possess."
Uchiha Dali smiled meaningfully, and at the same time, his pupils instantly shifted into the form of the Mangekyō Sharingan.
Four black tomoe, along with a unique swastika-like pattern, made a striking impression.
The moment Shisui saw those eyes, even someone as powerful as him felt a chilling unease, as if he were a demon encountering a golden Buddha.
Shisui was shaken to his core.
Only now did he finally understand why he had lost.
At the same time, he realized that Uchiha Dali's strength had already surpassed his own.
"I never expected that Dali-senpai had awakened the Mangekyō long ago…"
Of course, Uchiha Dali wouldn't tell him that he had only awakened it back in the office.
His pupils quickly returned to normal, and he didn't further explain how he had countered Kotoamatsukami.
"The power of our clan's Bloodline Limit is far beyond what ordinary shinobi can compare to."
"Just by myself, if I wanted to, I could turn all of Konoha upside down. And if you and I worked together, there would be no one in Konoha who could stand against us."
"Given that, do you think it's possible for the Uchiha clan to take control of Konoha without shedding a drop of blood?"
Uchiha Dali's smile was ambiguous, as if he were half-joking, as he stared at Shisui and suddenly posed the question.
This topic, just like the earlier discussion, caught Shisui completely off guard.
And unlike the previous conversation, which was somewhat veiled, this time Uchiha Dali didn't even bother to hide it—he was openly discussing rebellion.
Shisui hesitated, unsure of how to respond.
"Without bloodshed… Dali-senpai, you're not seriously considering this, are you?"
He took a deep breath, meeting Uchiha Dali's gaze with a serious expression.
"That depends."
"You saw what happened today. I believe you are someone who understands reason, Shisui. That old thief Danzo, and even those two advisors, have deep-seated prejudice against our Uchiha clan. They are constantly on guard against us."
"This isn't the first time they've deliberately suppressed us, and it won't be the last. If no one stands up to resist, they'll only get worse. Think about it—if this continues, will there even be a place for our clan in Konoha?"
Uchiha Dali paused here.
He carefully observed Shisui's reaction.
Shisui lowered his head, deep in thought, saying nothing.
Seeing his silence, Uchiha Dali continued, "That old thief Danzo's face says it all—he's a petty, sinister, vengeful man. He won't just let this go. If you don't believe me, wait and see."
"I know this puts you in a difficult position, but I'm not one to be trifled with. As long as Danzo doesn't provoke us, I can pretend nothing happened. But if he dares to come after me again, even if you stand on his side, I won't be as polite as I was today."
"And another thing!"
Uchiha Dali suddenly hardened his tone, making Shisui's heart tighten. He immediately focused, raising his head to meet his gaze.
"I am determined to claim the Hokage seat. This concerns the very survival of our Uchiha clan. But those people won't just let us take it without a fight, so some level of conflict is inevitable."
"You don't have to stand with me, Shisui. But you must remain neutral. Don't forget—you are also a member of the Uchiha clan. If you dare to stand against me again like you did today, I won't be polite to you either."
Uchiha Dali's warning sent a chill down Shisui's spine.
It wasn't fear of his strength.
It was the sheer weight of his words that sent a shiver down his back.
Since his rise to prominence on the battlefield, shaking the ninja world with his name, it felt as though every moment, every second, Uchiha Dali was bringing a new shock to those around him.
For a moment, Shisui didn't know how to respond.
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