And war is the driving force behind Ronglin's plan.
"Who is Mei Terumi?!"
When Ronglin returned home, Uchiha Izumi came to him, looking distressed.
She was also the type to be "given away," but Ronglin had never touched her. Of course, the ritual kiss at the family celebration didn't count. Uchiha Izumi had never imagined Ronglin would be like an ordinary person, but Ronglin exchanging a tailed beast for a woman shocked her. And of course, there were her sister's words from today.
He actually wanted the clan head to abdicate! She had even argued fiercely about it once.
"A little girl about your age, with good strength, worth cultivating."
"But it's not worth exchanging a Tailed Beast for her!"
Uchiha Izumi's face was filled with vexation. A tailed beast for one woman? Besides him, Ronglin, who else had such gall?
"973." Of course, the premise was that Hidden Mist Village didn't know the future Mei Terumi would be an existence like Tsunade, otherwise they would never accept such an exchange.
It's a pity that was for the future. The current Mei Terumi was still a bit lacking.
"Hehe..."
Others all thought his actions were crazy, but Ronglin didn't. Mei Terumi was not worth that value. Why keep the Three-Tails? Keep it sealed or as a pet? It's ugly, Ronglin couldn't even stand to look at it. Besides the Nine-Tails, the other eight Tailed Beasts could be forgotten.
For others, Tailed Beasts were strong, but for Ronglin, the power of Tailed Beasts was negligible. It wasn't even as worthwhile as exchanging them for two useful people. To put it whimsically—"I'm willing, I like it!!"
Now, there were quite a few voices in the village targeting Ronglin. Some said Ronglin was arrogant, that he dared to do anything for a woman. Some said Ronglin was stupid. Everyone had their own arguments, but most people felt it wasn't worth it. Uchiha Izumi definitely belonged to the latter type of person. She felt there was no need for this at all. Was Konoha short of beautiful women? Why would he exchange the Three-Tails for a woman from Hidden Mist Village...
Thinking about living with a woman from some other village in the future made Uchiha Izumi's heart ache.
"Alright, little girl, don't think nonsense. I'm doing this for my own reasons, of course. Everyone thinks I'm crazy for doing this, but time will prove that everything I've done is right."
Ronglin rubbed Uchiha Izumi's soft hair, messing it up, making Uchiha Izumi pout discontentedly. "What about the clan head? Did you two argue?"
"Yeah, we argued."
Ronglin leaned back lazily in a wicker chair in the courtyard: "I don't think he's a qualified clan head. I'm making him abdicate, that's all."
That's all!!!
Uchiha Izumi's eyes widened. She felt like her brain was about to explode. What was this? You say he's unqualified, so he abdicates? My heavens, does it have to be this chaotic?
"Oh, right. Later, you'll do something for me. Tell Shisui that I'm making Fugaku Uchiha abdicate. Have him spread the word, of course, casually, as if it slipped out. Remember, if you don't do it well, I'll spank your ass!"
As Ronglin spoke, he raised his hand and made a threatening gesture. Uchiha Izumi subconsciously covered her little butt and said coldly:
"You want to be the clan head?"
"Otherwise, why would I make Fugaku Uchiha abdicate!!! Am I just bored from eating too much?" Ronglin glared at her.
"But, but..."
Uchiha Izumi's face was a tangle of emotions. Although deep down, she also hoped Ronglin could climb higher, was this not too ungenerous? You know, by relationship, the two of them were relatives: you are my brother-in-law, and I am your sister-in-law! Most importantly, if the news got out, how would the clan members view Uchiha Ronglin?
"No buts. I know some people might call me a 'white-eyed wolf,' but so what? As long as I firmly believe I can lead the Uchiha to prosperity, and Fugaku Uchiha cannot, that's enough."
"And..." Ronglin sat up straight, staring at the conflicted Uchiha Izumi, and said seriously, "Remember, you are mine now!!"
Uchiha Izumi's body trembled, awakened. From the day she was sent out, she, Uchiha Izumi, was Ronglin's subordinate. Why should she still think for others?
"I understand. I won't disappoint you."
Knowing that the help she could give Ronglin was too little, Uchiha Izumi took a deep breath, left the courtyard, and went to find Shisui.
"Tsk... I didn't expect a big man like me to be so chauvinistic, but if not, how else can I suppress this girl? Looking at Uchiha Izumi's departing back, Ronglin shook his head and muttered to himself, "But this girl's development is getting better and better."
"Sigh... Bear with it." Crossing over and becoming a child, this was Ronglin's greatest helplessness. Some things could be seen but not eaten, which was the most painful. Fortunately, Ronglin never let his mind wander, otherwise the consequences would be severe: his eyes would die of starvation, and his brother would starve to death!
"What? My lord wants to be the clan head!!!"
When Shisui heard this news, he was instantly startled.
"Hey! Why are you so loud!!! Do you want everyone to know?" Uchiha Izumi squinted her eyes and asked sharply.
"But, wasn't it you who told me to spread this news? Are you afraid of people knowing?"
Shisui's face was aggrieved. He was shocked. He hadn't expected Uchiha Ronglin to be eyeing Fugaku Uchiha's position!!!
"Oh, right." Uchiha Izumi paused, then reacted. "Oh, whatever, the task's given to you anyway. If you can't finish it, I'll beat you up! Hmph!"
In Shisui's heart, Uchiha Izumi's position was still very high. He immediately shrank his neck in fear and said urgently, "I'll go right away!"
"That's more like it." Uchiha Izumi nodded in satisfaction.
Shisui left home immediately. He looked back and murmured to himself, "Indeed, such a woman still needs a big man to keep her in check. An ordinary person can't handle it."
"Still, a gentle water bath, hehe."
As he spoke, a hint of shyness and awkwardness appeared on Shisui's face. A girl's figure appeared in his mind, making Shisui smile a little foolishly. If Ronglin were here, he would definitely say: "Heh... my little bodyguard is starting to develop crushes. He's already eyeing other people's daughters..."
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