Chapter 24: Chapter 24: How Strong is the Third Hokage at His Peak?
Seeing Fugaku's expression as if he'd seen a ghost, Obito shrugged, "Clan Leader Fugaku, since you had the time to see me today, I assume you've already checked all my records from childhood to now. How old I am, you should know, right?"
Fugaku still couldn't accept it, muttering to himself, "But awakening the Mangekyō at nine years old, how is that possible..."
The next moment, as if he thought of something, he immediately became anxious, "Obito, how many times have you used these eyes? Has your vision declined? Listen, although they are powerful, unless absolutely necessary, you must not use them!"
Obito wanted to laugh but held it in, "Don't worry, I've only used them a few times since awakening. The vision loss is minimal. I won't use them unless it's a life-or-death situation."
Fugaku immediately relaxed, then his expression turned serious.
"Obito, since you've awakened these eyes, from this moment on, you are one of the Uchiha clan's higher-ups."
"To be honest, I didn't pay much attention to what you said earlier. In fact, because your thoughts were too dangerous, I even considered keeping you here."
"But now, it's completely different. With these eyes, you have infinite potential. Moreover, you're still young, and your future is far brighter than mine."
"Therefore, I am willing to seriously listen to your thoughts."
Obito nodded, 'Indeed, no matter where you go, only by demonstrating corresponding strength can you earn the right to an equal dialogue.'
Since the secret of the Mangekyō Sharingan had been exposed, it was necessary to ensure that this secret held corresponding value.
Obito couldn't help but start his deception mode again, "Clan Leader Fugaku, before we discuss serious matters, I have a small question. What is your view on the overall strength of the Uchiha clan?"
Fugaku was taken aback. He hadn't expected Obito to ask this. After some thought, he confidently replied, "Our Uchiha's strength... is extremely powerful. We have over twenty clansmen who have awakened the three-tomoe Sharingan. Even among jonin, they are top-tier. I can confidently say that at this stage, after the Senju integrated with the commoners, no clan in Konoha can compare to us."
"Moreover, now that we have two Mangekyō Sharingan, the gap between us and the entire Hokage lineage isn't that large..."
Obito smiled, "So Clan Leader Fugaku believes there's still a gap between us and the Hokage lineage?"
Fugaku nodded, "I've dealt with Orochimaru, and his strength makes me very wary. If each of the Sannin has such strength, then each of them would require the Mangekyō to deal with."
"Additionally, old powerhouses like Danzo and Homura also possess strength that overwhelms the three-tomoe."
"And..."
Fugaku's eyes showed deep apprehension, "The Third Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen. His title as the strongest Hokage is slightly exaggerated. Perhaps he still can't compare to our ancestor Madara and the First Hokage Senju Hashirama, but he's not far off. I am no match for him..."
Obito thought to himself, 'Sure enough.'
Hiruzen Sarutobi's self-aggrandizement wasn't without effect. He had even convinced Fugaku.
No wonder later, when Shisui and Itachi awakened the Mangekyō, they were still as docile as kittens in front of Hiruzen.
History had proven that only with sufficient strength can one's words carry weight. Although Itachi and Shisui both desired peace, which Uchiha who awakened the Mangekyō wasn't proud? If Hiruzen hadn't been strong, would they have submitted?
Obito pondered for a moment and said, "Clan Leader Fugaku, perhaps the Third isn't as strong as you think..."
But before he could finish, Fugaku interrupted, "Obito, you're still young. I know that awakening the Mangekyō Sharingan at such a young age can make one proud, but the Third's strength is something I've witnessed firsthand."
"He has mastered five chakra nature transformations, is proficient in thousands of jutsu, and knows an unknown number of forbidden techniques."
"Hanzo of the Salamander, known as the Demigod, is strong, right? But I have accurate information on him, and I can confidently say he's no match for the Third..."
Obito was stunned, 'Is the Third that strong?'
He had seen the reanimated Third Hokage in action, able to hold his own against the Ten-Tails with five elemental jutsu. He wasn't weak, but in his Six Paths state, he was defeated in one move...
'Well, I was too strong back then...'
But no matter what, the Third couldn't reach Hashirama's level. Even if he was in his prime, with robust health, and could use those Ten-Tails-countering jutsu a few more times, at most he'd be comparable to Nagato...
'Wait, if the Third in his prime had strength similar to Nagato's, although not as special as the Rinnegan's abilities, he should still be close to surpassing the Kage level.'
For ninjas who hadn't seen Hashirama and Madara, surpassing the Kage level was already a realm beyond mortals. For example, Nagato thought he was invincible and called himself a god.
Thinking this way, it all made sense. If the Third in his prime had strength close to surpassing the Kage level, he indeed wouldn't be someone an ordinary Mangekyō could handle.
Currently, the Third wasn't as strong as in the future, so at this time, he was at least a strong Kage, right?
Understanding this, Obito said, "Clan Leader Fugaku, I roughly understand the Uchiha's current strength. If we were to openly confront the Hokage lineage, we'd indeed be at a disadvantage."
Fugaku said, "Good that you understand. So, it's best to abandon any thoughts of directly opposing the Hokage lineage. If we were to fight head-on, the clan would need at least six Mangekyō, and the Mangekyō's side effects are severe, leading to blindness. We don't have the qualifications for a direct confrontation."
Obito was speechless. Fugaku was worried about his youthful arrogance.
He explained, "In fact, we don't need to fight head-on. Clan Leader Fugaku, you've misunderstood one thing. The Hokage lineage doesn't have the same cohesion as the Uchiha clan. They aren't the Senju clan but represent their respective families."
"So in your mind, and in the minds of the entire Uchiha clan, you've overestimated the Hokage lineage's strength. They aren't that hard to deal with."
On this point, Obito saw very clearly. Often, it's hard to understand the situation without stepping out of the comfort zone. The Uchiha within Konoha didn't have the same broad perspective as he did, having left Konoha for years.
What's a village's shadow? After seeing enough, they're just that. He dared to declare war on all the Kage at once. Could the Uchiha in Konoha do the same?
Fugaku frowned and asked, "So targeting Danzo is really your plan, and you haven't given up on it? But do you know how difficult it is, and what the consequences would be if discovered?"
Obito slowly said, "Clan Leader Fugaku, don't rush. Let me ask you, hasn't the Uchiha clan suffered enough under Danzo? If there was a chance to eliminate him without risk, would you be willing?"
Fugaku rolled his eyes, "Of course, I dream of killing Danzo. That old man has harmed so many Uchiha."
Obito nodded, "I have a plan to eliminate Danzo, ensuring it's done without a trace and without any connection to the Uchiha."
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