Konoha: Uchiha Extremists? Offering Loyalty!

Chapter 17 The New Superior—Tsunade!

The Hokage's office.

"Lord Hokage, the doctor's allowance has been withdrawn from the mission center and paid out. False rumors about the hospital have been banned. The gossip in the village has subsided!"

One of the secret agents knelt on the ground and reported with his head bowed.

Where did this rumor come from?

Hiruzen Sarutobi asked the question casually, seemingly without thinking, while his gaze remained fixed on official business.

Xiaochun, who was standing to the side, was impatient.

"The source is unknown, but the issue of subsidies was discovered jointly by Ueda Tetsuichi, the head of the hospital's logistics team, and Uchiha Yuuki, a ninja academy student."

"I understand. Put down Uchiha Yuuki's file and go."

After the ANBU member vanished in an instant, Hiruzen Sarutobi picked up the file.

"It's that Ueda Tetsuike again. It's just a small problem, why does he have to make such a big deal out of it!"

Go ahead and stir things up! Make the hospital close down, and everyone will have some peace and quiet!

Xiaochun, who was switching dorm rooms, slammed her hand on the table in frustration, full of complaints.

"Koharu, don't blame Ueda Jinshi. He was just doing his duty."

Hiruzen Sarutobi waved his hand dismissively.

Needless to say.

He believed that Xiaochun, his former classmate, wouldn't have any major problems at the hospital; it was just a few rumors.

Even more noteworthy is Uchiha Yuuki!

The move of transferring Uchiha Yuuki to Tsunade's tutelage was of extraordinary significance.

This symbolizes the Hokage's attitude towards the Senju and Uchiha clans!

"Take another look at this medical examination report."

Koharu took the report and said helplessly, "Hiruzen, is it really necessary to look at this medical report over and over again?"

"If you really don't trust Uchiha Yuuki, you might as well hand him over to Danzo."

Hiruzen Sarutobi hesitated for a moment, but finally shook his head.

Faced with Xiaochun's complaints about changing dorm rooms, he awkwardly took out his pipe, lit it, and exhaled a few puffs of smoke.

"You don't understand!"

"Yuuki is certainly trustworthy, but Uchiha Setsuna..."

Xiaochun, who was changing dorm rooms, had no choice but to check everything again, turning over and over in her room.

“Uchiha Yuuki’s blood disease is very troublesome; he is unlikely to live past thirty.”

Hiruzen Sarutobi closed his eyes and finally made a decision, saying in a deep voice, "Koharu, make arrangements for Uchiha Tomishi to bring Yuuki to see me."

...

"Lord Hokage, do you wish to see me?"

Yuuki, who had just returned from Elder Chu Huo's house, was carrying a brand new one million ryo that he had exchanged for the samples of stinging ants when he bumped into the clan leader, Uchiha Fusei.

"Not just you, I'll go with you too."

"Please wait a moment, Chieftain, while I go change my clothes."

Yuuki quickly went inside and changed into a more appropriate outfit.

When he came out, Fu Cheng had already told the guards who had come with him to go back.

On the way to the Hokage Building, only Yuuki and Tomishiro remained.

"Yushu, I heard that you met with Elder Setsuna a few days ago?"

"I don't know what Elder Setsuna wants you to do."

"But I hope that while you are studying under Tsunade, you will not act rashly."

"Otherwise, disrupting my plans would cause great losses to the family."

The aura unique to Jonin surged forth, and the three tomoe appeared, making Fu Cheng's position as clan leader seem abrupt.

However, as the head of the Uchiha clan, one could never rise to power without meeting certain strength requirements.

Hearing this, Yuuki became somewhat curious about Fu Cheng's idea.

Fu Cheng realized that his tone was not very good, so he toned down his imposing manner and adopted an encouraging tone towards his junior.

"You are appreciated by the Hokage and recognized by Elder Setsuna, so you are a genius, no less. But in Elder Setsuna's eyes, geniuses are nothing more than tools for internal strife."

"How about this, after we've met with the Hokage, let's find a place to be alone..."

Before Fu Cheng could finish his condescending invitation, his arrogant expression crumbled!

Just because—

"Chief, were you threatening me just now?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Yuuki's eyes turned blood red, and the three tomoe rotated neatly in his eye sockets!

Fu Cheng rubbed his eyes in a daze, a hint of shock appearing on his stiff face, his mouth twisted into a grimace.

A nine-year-old with three-tomoe Sharingan!

In comparison, Yuuki's reputation and medical skills are nothing more than tasteless freebies!

Looking at the genuinely shocked face, Yuuki was far more surprised than the clan chief.

Seven days! A full seven days!

How could you not know that your clan has gained a new member with the Three-Tomoe Jade?

In terms of a 'night of extermination,' it's like your whole family has passed their seventh day of mourning, and you still don't know that the weasel has committed genocide against its own clan!

Yushu finally understood why the clan chief hadn't tried to win him over with money after returning to the village.

He also regretted missing out on a small fortune.

"Although I am a doctor, I also know a little about martial arts."

"Yuuki-kun, this is... the Sharingan?!"

"Hmm?" Yuuki's expression was indifferent as he sized up Fu Cheng with hostility. "What? Doesn't the clan leader recognize these eyes?"

Look, even the way they address each other has changed. Before, they called each other by name, but now they're adding "君" (jun, meaning gentleman).

"..." Fu Cheng felt as if a whole piece of mung bean cake was stuck in his throat, and his face turned a little dark.

Immediately afterwards, his sharp aura completely subsided, his eyes became incredibly gentle, his stiff lips quickly turned into a smile, and his whole demeanor softened.

Uchiha Tomishiro (Sichuan Opera Limited Edition)!

“Yushu-kun, I acknowledge your magnanimity.” Fu Cheng’s tone softened a bit: “It’s just that the family is complicated, and you are still young, so you may not be able to see the future clearly.”

"What are your thoughts, Chief?" The atmosphere eased, and Yuuki played along with a joke.

"In recent years, the family has suffered a major blow, and the factions are in disarray. Not only has its development been slow, but it also seems to be out of step with the village!"

"I believe the opportunity for change has arrived. With Senju Yanagi's death, opening up the battlefield in the Land of Rain is imperative."

"I plan to apply to the Hokage to form a team to go to the battlefield and contribute to the village."

"As long as you make enough contributions, the Third Generation Lord might arrange a high-level position for you!"

Seeing Fu Cheng's confident expression, Yu Shu felt extremely disappointed.

Is it the mindset of a qualified clan leader to place all their hopes on outsiders?

Yuuki internally voted against the clan chief.

This patriarch exemplified weakness and a tendency to compromise to the fullest extent.

They harbor unrealistic fantasies about the Four Elders of Konoha and attempt to rely on external forces to solve real problems.

Lacking strong supporters, it is impossible to accurately assess the factional situation within Konoha.

On one hand, they wanted to strengthen the Uchiha clan, but on the other hand, they feared the powerful Hokage faction.

How can the new Uchiha clan be managed well with such a hesitant and indecisive clan leader?

"Does the clan chief believe that the clan merely lacks the village's trust?"

“Yes, there’s also the fact that the enforcement attitude wasn’t gentle enough, and Elder Setsuna’s influence…” Fu Cheng said with a firm look in his eyes, “As long as we gain the village’s trust, there’s a solution to every problem.”

Yuuki laughed out loud.

The village... or rather, the Konoha leadership, has always had a lukewarm attitude towards the Uchiha.

It has never been a simple matter of trust.

Ninety-nine percent of all problems arising within an organization are related to finances!

If you can't solve the economic problems, don't talk about solving other problems.

"Well, I wish the clan chief all the best."

The two stood in front of the Hokage Building, their gazes like two parallel lines, directed towards the Hokage's office.

No one spoke again, and they walked into the building.

...

There were secret agents waiting at the door, and Yuuki was first led into the office.

He met Hiruzen Sarutobi once in the library and even received some pointers from him.

But sitting in his office, with the aura of power surrounding him, Hiruzen Sarutobi was far more imposing than the average middle-aged man.

"Yuki is here."

Hiruzen Sarutobi casually lit his pipe, his all-knowing gaze falling on Yuuki.

"Good morning, Hokage-sama. Didn't you know you were looking for me...?"

Yuuki felt no guilt whatsoever, nor was he worried that the spread of 'rumors' would implicate him.

Simply because—the 'rumors' were spread openly and honestly.

It's perfectly normal for Yuuki to treat Ueda Tetsuchi to a meal after receiving the subsidy, right?

It's quite unexpected to run into your exhausted colleagues while having a meal, isn't it?

It's quite reasonable for Ueda Tetsuike, who had drunk too much, to spread the news of the subsidy, unable to contain his frustration.

Everything is perfectly reasonable, and there's no way to blame Yushu.

Hiruzen Sarutobi smiled kindly. "From today onwards, you will officially begin studying medical ninjutsu under Tsunade. I hope you will delve into the research of antidote ants and contribute to the village."

"If you perform well, you can not only become a medical genin, but you might even be taken in as a disciple by Tsunade."