“Initially, my purpose wasn't pure; it was merely to gain recognition through a series of actions and establish alliances for my future benefit by joining the faction of Seventh Elder Uchiha Raimon. However, all of this was carefully considered, step by step, with absolutely no danger, only then did I dare to act in such a manner!”
“Whether it was gaining fame and attracting the attention of the Clan, placing myself under the Clan’s scrutiny, or providing Seventh Elder material benefits and Clan reputation benefits, helping him solve difficulties from the Clan, all of this elevated Uchiha Raimon, the Clan’s Seventh Elder, to a high moral standing. Under the watchful eyes of the Clan members and numerous Elders, any slight misstep would surely ruin his reputation!”
“In other words, Uchiha Raimon would never do anything detrimental to me; he could only desperately protect me. Moreover, I had long ago calculated that Seventh Elder Uchiha Raimon had no male heirs, only two daughters. Not only was one daughter too frail to cultivate, but the other, despite having good cultivation talent, was overlooked due to the Uchiha Clan’s preference for males. Furthermore, Elder Raimon deeply loved his wife, and after her death, unlike other Uchiha Clan Elders who had many wives, concubines, and children, he didn't have many siblings or sufficient heirs!”
“Only then could I be chosen as his successor, to be nurtured and to protect the elderly, weak, and infirm of Elder Uchiha Raimon’s lineage. After all, after the chaos of the Warring States Period and Uchiha Madara's reckless behavior, among the nine lineages of the Uchiha Clan, Uchiha Raimon’s lineage suffered the most severe losses and has yet to recover.”
“However, this is also my opportunity. Only within such a lineage can a genius like myself join and receive sufficiently prioritized training. The Seventh Elder’s faction, seemingly strong but actually weak and without heirs, is my natural ally. First, I will use a series of methods to protect myself, and then use this…”
“And now, my meticulously planned strategy has been fully achieved!”
A flicker of thought passed through Uchiha Tenxiu’s eyes, and then he sighed heavily, “However, the initial plan was merely to become an apprentice, but now, I must take responsibility for Yukino and Lingyue, entrustment? Alas, it’s nothing more than wanting to willingly bind me, to prevent unforeseen circumstances! It’s just…”
At this, a bitter feeling welled up in Uchiha Tenxiu’s heart, “As I am now, I am still but a mortal, unable to escape the seven emotions and six desires of humanity. Even if I initially harbored calculating intentions, after two years of pretense, I still couldn't help but give a part of my true heart! I cannot let go or forget!”
“Unknowingly, I have become addicted to this companionship. Occasionally, I even become numb to this warmth, thinking that such a life is good!”
“Perhaps, this is the flaw of human beings! Even I cannot completely sever my emotions!”
Uchiha Tenxiu shook his head helplessly.
“But whether it’s Yukino or Lingyue, since you wish to entrust them to me, then I will accept them frankly!”
“Although the beginning was not ideal, I swear I will give them a beautiful journey and a complete future.”
Uchiha Tenxiu silently vowed in his heart.
He had also come to understand his true nature.
Perhaps the self known to the outside world was that sincere, friendly, clan-uniting, filial, loyal, excellent, and kind youth, full of beautiful aspirations in every aspect.
But that was merely a facade to deceive the outside world.
His true self.
Ultimately, he was just a despicable, vile, and extremely malicious person, full of cunning and treachery.
He was greedy, avaricious, and insatiable.
He yearned for all these beautiful pursuits.
He had endless desires.
But aren't all people like this?
Ultimately.
Humans are nothing more than more advanced animals.
To survive in this world, one must pay the necessary price of sacrifice.
Because desire drives people to act.
The law of survival in human society is that big fish eat small fish, small fish eat shrimp, and shrimp eat mud.
Under such a cruel law of survival, to survive, one is inherently unscrupulous and will not rest until the goal is achieved!
Since that is the case.
Then who is nobler than whom? Who is baser than whom?
It is nothing more than the strong preying on the weak, and the fittest surviving.
Whoever reaches the top enjoys boundless glory, and whoever is at the bottom is scorned and cursed.
As long as I can reach the pinnacle.
Won’t I be praised by thousands, with glory everywhere?
Why care about today’s despicableness!
With this thought, Uchiha Tenxiu secretly decided in his heart, “Since the initial goal has been achieved, it’s time for the next step of the plan!”
“According to the original timeline of Hokage, after this winter, next year will be the time when First Hokage Hashirama Senju passes the position of Hokage to Second Hokage Tobirama Senju. This way, my prediction will be completely correct, and I will gain Elder Raimon’s full support.”
“At the same time, because the Hokage succession will always be from the Senju Clan, the Village will inevitably begin to fear the Senju Clan, even more so than the Uchiha Clan. This will lead to the future Second Hokage, after the Senju Clan’s experts are severely wounded, having no choice but to pass the Hokage position to his disciple, Hiruzen Sarutobi. This will begin the decades-long Hokage power centered around Hiruzen Sarutobi and a few others. This outcome cannot be changed no matter what. With such a Konoha “Ninja Bear” existing, it will be easier for me to establish my own nation outside!”
“Therefore, before Senju Tobirama, that old schemer of the Senju Clan, dies, all the plotlines should be maintained as much as possible without change. Konoha must be handed over to Hiruzen Sarutobi, the ‘strongest’ Hokage in history. Also, it’s impossible for the entire Uchiha Clan to leave with me; they have all fallen into a false life of peace. Apart from Yukino’s lineage of the old, weak, and infirm, and a few of my trusted families whom I am confident I can take away, the remaining Uchiha Clan will fully stay in Konoha to contend for power. Since that’s the case, I will help them clear some hidden dangers and leave them here to consume Konoha internally!”
“Although I feel a bit sorry for the Uchiha Clan members who remain in Konoha. However, for my ambition, I can only sacrifice them a little. Otherwise. To show loyalty to Konoha. They certainly wouldn’t mind stabbing me twice. According to the thoughts of a good-for-nothing like Uchiha Fugaku in later generations, even people of the same Clan are merely disposable in his choice between his own family and his loyalty to Konoha. Since our positions are different, Uchiha Tenxiu can only consider himself!”
Uchiha Tenxiu’s lips curved into a sinister smile.
No one knew better than him the destruction that Hiruzen Sarutobi and his close confidants would wreak upon this vibrant Village, Konoha.
It was truly a pity!
One must know, if it weren't for the fact that the fundamental establishment of Konoha inherently belonged to the Senju Clan, a universally acknowledged fact throughout the Ninja World during the Village’s creation, making it impossible to completely erase the Senju Clan’s mark.
Uchiha Tenxiu would not have chosen to leave.
After all, under the so-called Ninja Village system, even Uchiha Tenxiu would absolutely not be able to firmly control all the Clans in his hands. It was precisely for this reason that Uchiha Tenxiu resolutely chose to leave.
After all, he didn't want to be overshadowed by the glory of the Senju Clan, nor did he want his power to be limited or oppressed in any way, turning his enemies into his predecessors.
Otherwise, even if he were to contend for power in Konoha and gradually rise to the top, he would still be suppressed by the name of Senju.
It would merely be bringing glory to someone else’s legacy.
No matter how much benefit he gained, he would have to share the glory and benefits with those who were once his enemies.
It was truly disgusting.
Regarding this.
What Uchiha Tenxiu wanted to be.
Was a thorough and complete founder.
The beginning of all glory.
“After all, I really want to be an Emperor for once!”
Uchiha Tenxiu said faintly, his profound gaze looking into the endless darkness, where the future seemed to lie.