Chapter 37
Family or Village, Which is More Important?

The Uchiha wanted to become Hokage, but the current high-ranking officials of Konoha, either influenced by the Second Hokage or for their own interests, or both, resolutely blocked it. This became the most fundamental conflict of interest between the two sides.

Under such a background, the stronger the Uchiha clan, the greater the ‘sin’ they represented in the eyes of the current Konoha high-ranking officials.

As long as such an Uchiha existed, the Konoha high-ranking officials would always worry that the Hokage position would fall into the hands of the Uchiha one day, which they could not accept.

At the same time, the resources controlled by the Uchiha were truly enviable.

If one day the Uchiha clan disappeared or declined, it would be clear to whom those assets would fall.

As for the so-called Sharingan producing ‘psychopaths’ and the Uchiha being an evil clan, these are just accusations without any basis.

Understanding this, Chen Yue could already confirm that even though the world background was different, the relationship between the Uchiha and Konoha’s high-ranking officials in this world would definitely be like in the original Naruto, destined to be like fire and water.

Either the Uchiha would break free from their shackles and produce a Hokage, or they would be defeated by the Konoha high-ranking officials and disintegrate.

The result in the original Naruto was the latter, and even more severe, with the clan's annihilation. Now, Chen Yue's goal was to change this outcome.

There was no way, since he had transmigrated into the Uchiha, it naturally decided his stance.

Speaking of which, how could the Uchiha clan, with such advantages, eventually face extermination under the leadership of Uchiha Fugaku? That guy really has something!

Also, the Uchiha clan is so prosperous now, but it was so easily exterminated in the end. This is absolutely abnormal!

The Uchiha’s extermination certainly involved an internal traitor and the useless clan head, but it was also highly likely because the Uchiha clan's strength had been severely weakened at that time.

It can be speculated that in the current timeline, over the ten years or so leading up to their extermination, the Uchiha’s strength in the original story was probably seriously damaged, if not multiple times, resulting in a significant loss of power.

To the point that they were ultimately so easily wiped out.

And what events over those ten years would be most likely to cause a serious decline in the Uchiha clan's strength?

The Third Great Ninja War!

The only thing Chen Yue could think of that could cause the Uchiha to suffer heavy losses and weaken their strength was a brutal ninja war.

“Mara, none of this matters. In this world, I absolutely will not let this happen.”

Chen Yue’s eyes were resolute. With so many advantages, he didn’t even know how he could lose!

And he would absolutely not let himself lose!

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Over here, Uchiha Huohuo put away the map and continued to tell Chen Yue, “Actually, you will learn all this in school after you start. The school’s "Konoha Geography" class will teach you, but I think it's better for me to tell you personally!”

The old man had high hopes for Chen Yue, but it was precisely because he had high hopes for him that he needed to be more cautious.

In addition to helping him improve his strength, ideological guidance also needed to keep up.

Even because of Chen Yue's extraordinary talent, Uchiha Huohuo believed that as long as he grew up smoothly, he would definitely become a powerful ninja in the end.

Under such circumstances, the old man believed that ideological guidance was more important than improving Chen Yue’s strength.

Otherwise, if they finally managed to cultivate a powerful ninja, but he did not end up standing with the clan, wouldn't that become a tragedy?

The teachers at the Konoha Ninja Academy would indeed teach what the old man had just talked about, but some specific details might not be the same.

Chen Yue raised his eyebrows slightly, his eyes rolling. He understood the underlying meaning of his great-grandfather's words.

A person's first impression is very important. Ideological education should start from a young age. Once a certain idea is rooted, it's very difficult to change.

Although he wasn't actually a young child, it was precisely because of this that he could understand his great-grandfather's intentions, and Chen Yue himself agreed with this approach.

Take the example of the future Uchiha filial son, Uchiha Itachi.

In Chen Yue’s opinion, Uchiha Itachi’s problem, besides stemming from his own extremism, also largely stemmed from his father, Uchiha Fugaku’s education.

Which is more important, family or village?

Does the true answer matter?

It doesn’t matter at all.

Whether right or wrong, as the head of the Uchiha, there is only one answer, and that is the clan.

As for how he should actually act?

How to balance the relationship between the clan and the village?

Those are all things that Uchiha Fugaku should consider. For a child who has doubts, a simple affirmative answer is sufficient.

Most importantly, when it comes to shaping someone's world view, life view, and values, never give a vague answer, and don't let the child think for themselves.

Because if you don't give them an answer, someone else will.

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PS: For those who are asking about the female lead, it's multi-female lead. As for the first female lead, it involves spoilers. You can guess that it’s someone who is a good match in terms of family background.