Konoha: Tsunade, I am the Hokage!

Chapter 198 Fugaku: Sometimes, you have to be even dumber!

"Descendant of Uchiha Kagami?"

Jiraiya was stunned.

Uchiha mirror.

They had mentioned this name before, and he was still feeling emotional—

If Uchiha Kagami were still alive, perhaps the relationship between Uchiha and Konoha would not be so strained now.

did not expect.

This senior actually still has a grandson alive.

He was a little surprised, and then he sighed: "Grandson... a new generation replaces the old, and the times have changed unknowingly!"

"idiot."

Orochimaru sneered.

Jiraiya immediately flew into a rage: "What are you so stupid about? I've tolerated you for so long!"

"Shouldn't you have known that times have changed? In the past everyone called them the Sannin, but now everyone is afraid of Kyouhiko-kun and Minato."

Orochimaru sneered, "You still think you are young?"

Jiraiya opened his mouth, but was immediately speechless.

Yes!

He is no longer young.

The teacher is old too.

An era has changed without anyone noticing.

He was silent, then sighed and took a sip of wine in silence.

The corners of Orochimaru's mouth raised slightly.

"So, join my plan. Even though you're a complete idiot, you're very good at making me happy. If I live forever with you, I won't be lonely."

"Eternal life? Hahaha, I, the Toad Sage Jiraiya, have never pursued immortality!"

Jiraiya laughed, "Spirit! What I pursue is the continuation of spirit and the inheritance of will. Alas, someone like you will never understand!"

Loud laughter echoed in the silent and cold woods.

until late at night.

"You guys were drinking and didn't ask me? And I had to find the ANBU!"

"You're busy."

"Then you won't come over and help me review the paperwork?"

There were loud noises.

At this moment, Orochimaru looked dazed.

He feels...

For a moment, it seemed as if they had returned to the time when they were studying together under Sarutobi Hiruzen. Everyone didn’t have so many pursuits and worries, and all they wanted was to become stronger.

……

"It hurts!"

"Didn't you have a good time drinking last night?"

Inside the house, there was a quiet and dissatisfied voice.

Tsunade chuckled, "Shizune, we finally have a chance to be happy, so of course we have to drink to our heart's content. Hey, we haven't been together for a long time, it's really nice to suddenly get together!"

Shizune came out holding some things, and when she saw Jingyan, she immediately made a "hush" gesture.

Come closer.

She then said, "Lady Tsunade is not fully awake yet, let her sleep a little longer."

"Hahaha, Shizune, thanks to you, otherwise Tsunade-san wouldn't be able to work and slack off so peacefully."

Jingyan said with a smile.

Shizune sighed, looked back, and said, "She didn't return to Konoha. Although Lady Tsunade was playing around, she wasn't happy at all. She became more energetic after returning to Konoha, but she was very tired and busy... I really don't know how to put it."

“That’s the trouble with big guys.”

Jingyan smiled and stroked her hair.

Shizune dodged sideways in dissatisfaction.

She pouted.

"I'm the same age as you. Why do you make it sound like you're much older than me?"

"Of course. I'm the captain of the ANBU. I'm an important person after all."

Jingyan smiled.

He was about to say something else when Tsunade's voice came from inside.

"Don't tease Jingyin anymore. If you make me angry later, I won't punish you."

Tsunade walked out of the house with a straight posture and simple pajamas, and then went straight to the bathroom.

"Lady Tsunade, you...how can you come out so casually and without grace!"

"What's the matter? We are all family. By the way, Jingyan, let's talk about yesterday's matter later. Also, should the matter with the Hidden Cloud Village be put on the agenda?"

"There's no rush yet."

Jingyan smiled.

The more anxious they are, the more the Hidden Cloud Village will feel that they need help from them, and then they will slowly raise the price.

The Hidden Cloud Village has always been like this.

and so.

"Not only should we not be impatient, we also need to give them some time off so that our merchants from the Fire Nation can go to them less often, and then let them experience the inconvenience caused by the decline in trade."

"Well, you watch."

Tsunade's mouth was full of foam, followed by a "huh huh" sound of gargling.

……

The Third Raikage was indeed waiting for Konoha to come to him.

but.

He didn't wait for Konoha to come, but instead waited for Konoha's people to hand over and sign the compensation and apology agreement.

Jiraiya?
The Third Raikage was a little surprised and said, "I didn't expect it to be you. I remember you were in the north guarding against Ōnoki, right?"

"Konoha and Iwagakure have always been on good terms, so there's no need to be on guard. I'm just collecting information in the north to write a book."

Jiraiya chuckled.

Ai was stunned for a second, and couldn't help but say, "Writing a book? You?"

"What? Doesn't it look like it?"

Jiraiya looked very proud.

Ai had a strange expression on his face and said, "Isn't it the kind that only adults can watch?"

"That's art! What do you know, little brat?"

Jiraiya glanced at them and then walked towards the Third Raikage, "Alright, let's sign and write. The compensation has already been paid. Lord Raikage, we will still be friends and allies in the future."

"Yes, we are still allies."

The Third Raikage smiled.

Send Jiraiya over here...

really!

Konoha hopes to increase trade with the Land of Lightning and then gain more benefits from the Land of Lightning. It is impossible for them to fall out with the Hidden Cloud Village. It is just some friction.

We managed to endure the Tailed Beasts back then, so what can this one do?
The Third Raikage was relieved.

After completing the process, he said with a smile: "Before, you mentioned the issue of business dealings. We thought about it for a long time, but we don't know much about it. How about you send someone to guide us?"

"What business dealings? I don't know. I only know that after signing with you, I can send you out of the country. After all, you have stayed in Konoha for too long, which has a bad impact on Konoha."

Jiraiya ignored him completely.

The Third Raikage was stunned.

He looked at his assistant and Ai beside him, and for a moment he was confused about the situation.

"no……"

Ai stood up, but didn't know what to say for a moment.

Konoha...

There didn't seem to be any explicit instructions, except that they were asked to build more roads and improve national construction, as it was very inconvenient for them to trade in the Kingdom of Thunder.

It's equivalent to a complaint.

only--

Normally, such things should not be raised by Konoha in such an important meeting, but by a few businessmen or family representatives.

Or.

Konoha attaches great importance to the Nara clan and the Yamanaka clan. Is this an indirect way to win over these two clans?

Until they were deported.

The group was silent for a while, completely confused about Konoha's purpose.

The Third Raikage took a deep breath and said, "Don't follow the other party's pace."

"Lord Raikage, what do you mean?"

"After we go back, we should do what we need to do. Don't be affected by Konoha's little tricks. What they probably want is for us to overthink and then lose our composure."

The Third Raikage said in a deep voice, "We just need to recognize one thing."

"In terms of brainpower, we will never be a match for Konoha, especially now that Konoha has the most talented ninja in the world, who is even more terrifying than Tobirama Senju..."

"Don't even think about competing with them!"

The Third Raikage reiterated.

Everyone nodded in agreement.

Over the years of dealing with Ōnoki and Konoha, their consistent strategy has been to remain unchanged in the face of ever-changing circumstances.

No matter what schemes and tricks the other party may have, use your fists to pave a way out.

To put it simply... reckless!
In this way, the enemy will not have any advance plans.

For example, isn’t this how Tobirama Senju died?

"Let's go, it's time to go back!"

……

Konoha, Guard.

Uchiha Fugaku followed the guard department all the way to the lake, scanning the land.

Very beautiful place.

but--

Looking at Konoha from here, everything seems so far away.

If the Uchiha clan really moved here from their current location, it would basically mean that they would be completely away from the center of Konoha.

Fortunately,

Danzo is dead.

Although Tsunade and Kyohiko are now wary of the Uchiha clan, their attitude is somewhat similar to that of Senju Tobirama back then.

Prevent, but also use.

"It's much better than being suppressed and having no hope in your life. Besides, who knows what the situation will be like if you leave the village?"

Uchiha Fugaku looked at the lake in front of him, talking to himself and couldn't help but sigh.

Being the head of the household...

Difficult!

If it weren't for the family, he could just be an ordinary jonin and there would be no need for him to step up and become the head of the family.

Fortunately-

He has a good son, and there is an outstanding descendant like Uchiha Shisui in his family.

of course.

There are also people like Uchiha Obito...

Strange!

Fugaku was depressed again.

If it weren't for Uchiha Obito, he wouldn't have to face so many problems. He just had to wait quietly for the next generation of Konoha to completely control power and slowly change its policy towards Uchiha.

Not like now.

Everything was disturbed by a "spot" that was difficult to distinguish between true and false, making the situation suddenly chaotic.

Bang!
He kicked a kunai under his feet away.

It fell into the lake with a thud.

Then...

He heard a breathing sound.

"Who?"

Fugaku looked in the direction of the breath, his eyes imposing, "Come out! I already know you're there."

"My lord."

Shisui jumped down from the tree and scratched his head, "The kunai you kicked away was my kunai that fell here."

"what?"

Fugaku was stunned for a moment, and then a little dazed.

Kunai...

Just now?

I didn't notice it at all.

"How distracted was I!"

he thought.

"Sorry Shisui, I'll give you another one."

Fugaku took out a kunai, thought for a moment, and suddenly looked towards the lake thoughtfully.

After a moment's silence, he said, "I remember you practiced swordplay?"

"Brother Daohuo did teach me some swordsmanship."

Uchiha Shisui answered.

Fugaku smiled and said, "I'm giving you a sword. I hope you can become a great Uchiha ninja in the future."

As he spoke, he took out a scroll from his waist.

After some seals.

The items in the sealed scroll emerge by unsealing the seal.

An exquisite short knife.

"This……"

Shisui took the knife in confusion.

He was just jogging past here and stopped by to see if Jingyan might come over. He didn't expect to have such a gain.

"Shisui."

"Yes, Master!"

Shisui stood straight.

Fugaku sighed, "Do you remember your grandfather?"

"Grandfather...of course I remember."

Shisui took the dagger.

The knife was so handy that he was reluctant to return it.

Fugaku said: "Back then, Senior Kagami was a fellow disciple of the Third-Hami. Normally, it should not be difficult for him to enter the upper echelons of Konoha. In this way, the fate of our Uchiha will be changed."

"..."

Shisui's brows lowered.

These……

Of course he knows.

but.

My grandfather has passed away, and it’s too late to say anything now.

Fugaku said: "You should have some connection with Konoha, right?"

"Master of the family..."

Shisui looked up, his face filled with shock.

Fugaku smiled and said, "Don't be nervous, I'm just guessing, and your thoughts and ideas are exactly the same as those of Senior Jing back then..."

He sighed and said what he hadn't finished.

"I said those words just now to tell you that if Konoha has someone like Senju Tobirama, then we Uchiha still have a way out."

"Master, I don't understand what you mean."

Shisui lowered his head, not daring to respond directly—

Even though he knew that his actions had exposed the true situation.

Fugaku nodded gently: "It's okay, just remember it. Maybe I'm incompetent and indecisive, but I support Konoha. If we leave Konoha, we Uchiha will be a piece of meat, and anyone can come up and take a bite."

"is it so serious?"

Shisui was a little surprised.

He originally thought that most people in the Uchiha clan thought they were very powerful and would not easily show weakness.

result.

This family owner...

It seems to be the other way around.

"Is the Uzumaki clan strong? They own a village, they completely control all the resources, and they have a very deep connection with Konoha. But now they are wiped out inexplicably, leaving only two female descendants in Konoha."

Uchiha Fugaku replied.

The Uzumaki clan could not survive in this chaotic world, and as the head of the family, he also did not have the confidence to lead everyone out, to become independent and strong.

spot……

Maybe it's a direction, but as it stands now, it's more likely to be a trap.

The Uzumaki clan.

Uchiha Shisui thought of the name "Uzushio Village" in his mind, but he didn't know much about this family, including how powerful they were.

"Shisui, you are smart, but being smart is not enough."

Fugaku sighed, "You still need to learn...to compromise."

"Compromise on what?"

"Learn to compromise with idiots and make them understand and accept your ideas. For such a large family, making them believe in you and cooperate with you is actually more difficult than what you can think of."

Fugaku said this and rubbed his temple.

"So far, I still haven't figured out how to convince them. Many people's ideas and questions will make you feel incomprehensible. At this time, you have to lower your thinking and think about why they think so..."

at this point……

He still hasn't learned it.

Fugaku never understood why he could choose to fight the village with the power of his family, or to trust the "Uchiha Madara" who resurfaced after many years. Every time he made such a stupid choice...
How did those people do it?
It’s such a headache!

Shisui opened his mouth, then closed it and remained silent.

He could hear Fugaku's pain.

Maybe……

At this moment, he just needed to listen.

(End of this chapter)