Ninja World: I'm really a support-type ninja

"You're just tired, aren't you?" Minato Namikaze glanced at Akira Hatake.

"Ahem, teacher, you just need to know this, don't tell anyone..."

Akira Hatake's eyes darted away, and his words betrayed a hint of embarrassment.

"I won't force you, but you can't slack off after I become Hokage."

Minato Namikaze was determined to squeeze more value out of Akira Hatake. "You can be my Hokage advisor. With your assistance, I think I will soon be able to realize my ideals and ambitions."

"This……"

Akira Hatake wanted to decline, but just as he was about to refuse, he met the gaze of Sakumo Hatake.

Shrinking his neck, Akira Hatake could only nod in agreement.

"Haha, now I feel much more confident!"

Minato Namikaze was delighted, and then turned his gaze to Sakumo Hatake. "Lord Sakumo, although it is difficult for you to serve as the head of the Anbu with your current condition, I hope you can come and help me."

"Fourth Hokage, since you've asked, I naturally won't refuse."

Seeing that Sakumo Hatake had agreed, Minato Namikaze then looked at Kakashi and said, "Kakashi, you will be the captain of the Hokage's Guard. I will select some personnel for you later."

"is teacher!"

Kakashi did not change his address to Minato Namikaze as "Fourth Hokage-sama," because given their master-disciple relationship, calling him that would have created distance.

"In that case, we'll have to see what the Uchiha clan decides to do next."

Minato Namikaze looked up in the direction of the Uchiha base, feeling a mix of anticipation and trepidation.

With Akira Hatake showing goodwill on his behalf, it's uncertain whether the Uchiha clan will seize this opportunity to align themselves with him.

However, just as Minato Namikaze was feeling uneasy, Akira Hatake spoke up again.

"Teacher, actually the most stable relationship is a triangle."

The seemingly random sentence startled Minato Namikaze, but then he immediately understood.

"Ming, you mean..."

“We can bring the Hyuga clan on board,” Akira Hatake said with a smile. “There’s no reason why the Uchiha clan should take off while the Hyuga clan, their long-time rival, can sit still.”

"I think you should try to reconnect with Hyuga Hizashi..."

Chapter 229 The Uchiha Clan Enters My Father's Home!

That night, at the Hatake residence.

If Minato Namikaze and Sakumo Hatake hadn't been so busy, there would have been a family dinner today.

However, tomorrow is Minato Namikaze's inauguration ceremony, and there are just too many things to do. Minato Namikaze and Sakumo Hatake will probably have to work late into the night tonight.

Of course, Akira Hatake and Kakashi couldn't just sit idle either; the two brothers needed to help Minato Namikaze win over the Uchiha clan.

Minato Namikaze, on the other hand, needs to win over the Hyuga clan through Hizashi Hyuga.

Despite being just the head of a branch family of the Hyuga clan, Hyuga Hizashi's position may seem unremarkable, but in reality, he wields considerable influence within the entire Hyuga clan.

However, this depends on the person. Some of the stubborn elders of the Hyuga main family might ignore Hyuga Hizashi.

However, as Hyuga Hizashi's older brother, Hyuga Hiashi will definitely do his best to help Hyuga Hizashi.

This is related to the relationship between the two, and also to Hyuga Hiashi's original intention to resolve the conflict between the main and branch families of the Hyuga clan.

In summary, Minato Namikaze approaching Hizashi Hyuga and asking him to relay a message was the best way to win him over.

Whether it succeeds or fails, Minato Namikaze won't suffer much loss, neither in terms of substance nor appearance.

However, based on Akira Hatake's deduction, Hiashi Hyuga would not give up this opportunity to get closer to the higher levels of Konoha.

After all, adding flowers to brocade is never as good as providing charcoal in the snow, and I believe that Hiashi Hyuga will make the decision that is most beneficial to the Hyuga clan.

After enjoying a delicious saury meal with Kakashi, the two tidied up the house and then knelt together, chatting quietly while waiting for the Uchiha clan's visit.

Click.

The minute hand of the clock on the wall pointed to the number "10," meaning it was already 10 p.m.

"Brother, the Uchiha clan probably won't be coming, right..."

Kakashi looked up at the clock on the wall and frowned slightly. "It's already ten o'clock at night. If they wanted to come, they wouldn't have taken this long."

"Be patient, Kakashi."

Akira Hatake picked up the hot tea on the table and took a sip. "It seems that there is something wrong with the Uchiha clan's thinking. They probably can't accept the predicament of the Hatake clan riding on their heads for the time being."

"This……"

Kakashi had some understanding, but still didn't quite grasp it.

"The Uchiha clan is always proud, and this remains unchanged from birth to death."

Akira Hatake explained to Kakashi, "As one of the founders of Konoha, the Uchiha clan's situation is getting worse year by year, but their pride keeps them going."

"Our Hatake clan is the same. Since joining Konoha, the number of people in the clan has been getting smaller and smaller. In fact, our situation is even more awkward than that of the Uchiha clan."

"But in our generation, the Hatake family has undoubtedly reached its peak, completely shaking off its previous decline and even joining the ranks of Konoha's elite families."

"Don't think it's impossible, because even a family with three members is still a wealthy family!"

Speaking of this, Akira Hatake looked proud, as he had played a crucial role in the rise of the Hatake clan.

"The Uchiha clan is an old and prestigious family in Konoha. Although they have always been marginalized, they are undoubtedly one of the top families in Konoha."

"Now, for the sake of their own family's future, they have no choice but to come and curry favor with us. No wonder they feel resentful!"

"But there's nothing we can do about this imbalance. What's coming will come. If the Uchiha clan wants to regain its glory, it can't bypass us."

"They can't avoid us, and they feel embarrassed and resentful if they come to visit. So they will naturally choose to delay and try to dampen our spirits."

Akira Hatake explained it in great detail, breaking it down and explaining it to Kakashi.

"It's so troublesome..."

Kakashi was troubled because he felt that all these complicated procedures were unnecessary and far less satisfying than going into battle or going on a mission.

How can things between people be considered troublesome?

Akira Hatake smiled and shook his head. "Where there are people, there will be disputes. These are things you will have to learn in the future."

"No, no, no, I won't learn that!"

Kakashi shook his head like a rattle-drum, "From now on, if there's anything you need, just tell me to do it. I don't want to waste my brain thinking about all the intricacies."

"You...how did you learn to be lazy too?"

Akira Hatake punched Kakashi in the chest. "You have to learn it. Even if you don't need it now, it will come in handy later."

"In the future...? I'll... "

"Alright Kakashi, the main character has finally arrived."

Akira Hatake interrupted Kakashi, looked up at the clock on the wall, and saw it was 10:30 p.m.

"The head of the Uchiha clan, Fugaku Uchiha, has come to pay a visit, accompanied by his eldest son, Itachi Uchiha!"

Then, a loud and clear knock came at the door, and Akira Hatake immediately nodded to Kakashi, who was sitting opposite him.

Kakashi nodded, got up and left the house, and soon returned with Fugaku and Itachi.

"Chief Fugaku, come and sit down."

Akira Hatake was very enthusiastic. After standing up, he pointed to the seat next to him and then turned his gaze to Itachi Uchiha.

"Itachi, I never knew you had this other identity..."

"Well, I didn't have time to say it this morning..." Itachi Uchiha said shyly, "Lord Akira, I didn't mean to."

"Haha, it's okay."

Akira Hatake waved his hand, then turned his gaze back to Fugaku Uchiha. "Clan Chief Fugaku, why are you still standing?"

"Akira Hatake, isn't this how you treat a guest?"

Fugaku Uchiha's expression was extremely unpleasant. Ever since he entered the room, Akira Hatake's series of actions had fueled Fugaku's rage.

Since he was a guest, and given his own status, how could he possibly sit in the seat next to Akira Hatake?

"Oh? Then how should we treat Chief Fugaku?"

Akira Hatake tilted his head, a slight smile playing on his lips; this was exactly the effect he wanted.

The Uchiha clan made him wait for so long; if Akira Hatake didn't have some means of retaliation, he wouldn't be Akira Hatake.

"Besides, it seems like Chief Fugaku hasn't done much since he entered the house, has he?"

Akira Hatake's smile vanished. "You won't even address me as Clan Chief Akira. Do you think I'm young and easy to bully, or do you think our Hatake clan is beneath you?!"

The increasingly harsh words made Fugaku Uchiha's face grow even more gloomy.

However, the gloomy look on Fugaku Uchiha's face quickly disappeared, replaced by fervent enthusiasm.

"Misunderstandings are all misunderstandings."

Fugaku Uchiha chuckled and waved to Akira Hatake, "I was just a little carried away by my excitement just now, please don't take it to heart, Clan Chief Akira."

"How could I take it to heart? All guests are welcome, especially not Chief Fugaku!"

Everyone wants to carry a sedan chair, and seeing that Fugaku Uchiha had backed down, Akira Hatake naturally stopped being aggressive and a kind word just slipped out of his mouth.

With the conflict resolved, Akira Hatake achieved his goal of suppressing Fuyu Uchiha.

“Chief Ming, Itachi admires you greatly, and I heard Itachi tell me that you showed him special favor this morning.”

After taking their seats, Fugaku Uchiha chatted with Akira Hatake for a few minutes before shifting the topic to the main event of the day.

Yes, that's true.

Akira Hatake nodded. "I didn't know at the time that Itachi was the son of the Fugaku clan chief. If I had known, I probably wouldn't have said that."

"After all, the Fugaku clan chief was a ninja from the same era as my teacher, and his strength is obvious to all. He is obviously much better at educating his own children than I am an outsider."

"Clan Chief Ming is joking. Your current achievements and strength have already reached the pinnacle of Konoha." Fugaku Uchiha pulled Itachi Uchiha to his side. "I have complete confidence in entrusting Itachi to you!"

"I just don't know if what Chief Ming said this morning still stands, and if it does, what does Chief Ming need me to do?"