At this moment, there was naturally something more important than succeeding as Hokage.
The essence of succeeding as Hokage was inheriting control over Konoha, a powerful force.
As for the title of Hokage, in Minamikawa Yuu's eyes, it didn't amount to much.
He never cared about empty titles, but rather about tangible things.
Some power could be obtained through operational tactics and winning people over through relationships, but other things were different.
Those required absolute, concrete strength.
Inside the ancestral grounds of the Uchiha Clan, the atmosphere had already become very solemn.
The current Uchiha Clan Head was named Uchiha Kawaaki.
Inside the Shrine, he sat alone with several Clan Elders.
"Ji is here."
A Clan Elder spoke up: "What should we do?"
"What is he here for?"
Uchiha Kawaaki spoke coldly: "Is he here to support me in becoming Hokage?"
"Looking at the situation, it doesn't seem so."
"In that case, why should we bother with him?"
He said coldly: "For all these years, he has been close to the Senju Clan. Does he still consider himself a member of the Uchiha Clan?"
"Regardless, he is the head of the Medical Department and a high-ranking official of Konoha. Now that he's back, shouldn't we meet with him?"
The person in front of him showed hesitation.
"Fine."
Uchiha Kawaaki nodded: "Then let him wait outside."
"I will go to see him personally."
After saying this, he stood up and walked out.
Inside the Uchiha Clan's reception hall, Minamikawa Yuu stood alone.
He sat there quietly, waiting for Uchiha Kawaaki's arrival.
A moment later, the Uchiha Clan Head arrived and sat opposite him.
"Ji."
Uchiha Kawaaki looked at Minamikawa Yuu: "I don't have time for idle talk. State your purpose for coming here plainly."
"If you want to support me in becoming Hokage, then stay. If not, please leave."
His eyes changed, a pair of crimson Sharingan staring directly at Minamikawa Yuu, exerting immense pressure on him.
"So direct."
Minamikawa Yuu smiled: "In that case, I will speak plainly."
"Senior Kawame, it seems you've held the position of Clan Head for a bit too long."
"I think it's time for a change. What do you think?"
"What did you say?"
Hearing Minamikawa Yuu's words, Uchiha Kawaaki was momentarily stunned.
At the beginning, he thought Minamikawa Yuu had come for the Hokage election and had prepared accordingly.
As it turned out, the other party was actually coming for his position as Clan Head.
Upon realizing this, a look of sudden rage appeared on his face: "Do you know what you are saying?!"
"Why shouldn't I?"
Minamikawa Yuu spoke calmly: "The Uchiha Clan respects the strong. Since you are old, Clan Head, it's only right that you step down and make way for someone more capable."
"Besides, even in terms of bloodline, you shouldn't be the Clan Head of the Uchiha."
With a calm expression, he looked at Uchiha Kawaaki. At some point, a pair of Sharingan had also emerged in his eyes, carrying a massive sense of oppression: "Is that not so?"
The scene froze for a moment.
The Uchiha Clan had always had a tradition of the strong taking power.
No, rather, almost all Ninja Clans followed this rule.
Except for clans like the Hyuga, who had the Caged Bird and forcibly distinguished between the Main House and Branch House, other Ninja Clans basically respected the strong above all else.
The strongest becoming the Clan Head was the most basic rule.
Furthermore, in terms of bloodline, the Uchiha Kawaaki before him was not from the so-called direct line of the Clan Head.
The true direct line of the Clan Head had been severed long ago when Uchiha Madara left.
After all, Uchiha Madara had no children, and his only younger brother had died long ago.
The current Clan Head was merely a candidate re-elected by the family after Uchiha Madara left; both his influence and strength were limited.
"You want to challenge my position as Clan Head?"
Uchiha Kawaaki spoke coldly: "Ji, do you know what you are doing?"
Minamikawa Yuu's face remained calm as he simply waved his hand.
In an instant, several elderly men stepped out from within the clan.
"Please act according to the rules, Clan Head."
They looked at Uchiha Kawaaki and spoke indifferently: "In our view, the Clan Head is now old and frail; it is time for a new Clan Head."
"If the Uchiha Clan wants to welcome a new life, it should be led by a young Clan Head."
"You...!"
Looking at these men, the anger on Uchiha Kawaaki's face grew even more intense.
The elders before him were no ordinary people; they were the Clan Elders of the Uchiha.
Within the Uchiha Clan, these elders not only possessed great seniority but also held high influence and power.
Combined, even he, the Clan Head, could not ignore them.
And now they had united to stand behind Minamikawa Yuu.
This was a coup!
At this moment, Uchiha Kawaaki suddenly realized this.
"You... why?"
Confusion showed on his face; he didn't understand why these people were betraying him.
Clearly, he hadn't done anything wrong.
Before this, these people were his loyal supporters. Why did they defect immediately once Minamikawa Yuu arrived?
The answer was actually quite simple.
The Uchiha Clan Elders chose to support him not because of how powerful he was, but simply because he was the Uchiha Clan Head, and they hoped for an Uchiha Hokage to emerge.
They wanted an Uchiha Hokage to appear in Konoha; as for who specifically that person was, they didn't care.
Minamikawa Yuu was also from the Uchiha Clan, and from the looks of it, his chances were much better than Uchiha Kawaaki's.
Combined with the influence of Uchiha Kagami's lineage, it ultimately led to this result.
"Fine!"
Seeing that he was backed into a corner, he spoke coldly: "In that case, come."
"I'd like to see how much strength you have left after spending all these years treating the sick and saving people!"
Even now, he still possessed strong confidence in himself.
Regardless of anything else, his strength was the real deal.
He was the Uchiha Clan Head, enjoying the resources of the entire clan. Now in his prime, his strength had long reached its peak.
As for Minamikawa Yuu opposite him, he was only fifteen years old.
At such an age, he was just a child in his eyes; what was there to fear?
He turned and walked toward the Training Ground, his expression stiff as he moved along.
Minamikawa Yuu's face was calm as he followed.
When they reached that place, the area was already crowded with people.
One by one, Uchiha ninjas came to the scene, wanting to witness this battle.
This was naturally also arranged in advance.
Since Minamikawa Yuu wanted to seize the position of Uchiha Clan Head, he had to defeat Uchiha Kawaaki fairly and squarely in front of all the Uchiha Ninjas.
Only in this way would his becoming the Uchiha Clan Head be considered logical and proper.