Of course you can. You're forgetting one major thing. The reason that it took four years to execute the plan was because Vito gave his word, at the commission meeting, that he would NOT be the one to break the peace. He had to keep his word. He also needed time to groom Michael. The plan was that Michael would take his revenge upon the death of Vito. Vito knew that once he passed on, the other families would then move against the Corleones. While Vito was alive, they would not make their move. So upon Vito's death, Michael had to make his move and get his revenge BEFORE they made their move on him.



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