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

“That’s fine, but it’s lunchtime right now, so Kushina-sensei is probably cooking…”

Remembering Kushina's cooking skills from his memory, Akira Hatake couldn't help but shudder and decisively suppressed his first thought.

"Then go to the ninja academy?"

"No, no, I absolutely will not participate in any work-related matters after get off work hours. That's my principle!"

"Go find Kurenai Yuhi?"

"Forget it, if I go now, I'll definitely run into Kurenai Yuhi, and the atmosphere will be incredibly awkward..."

After much deliberation, Akira Hatake still couldn't make up his mind.

"Good evening, Lord Ming."

A greeting came from not far away, and Akira Hatake couldn't help but look up.

Several Uchiha clan members with black hair and black eyes, dressed in standard black uniforms, stood not far away, bowing respectfully to Akira Hatake.

Akira Hatake was somewhat taken aback; he had unknowingly walked along the street to the Uchiha clan's residence.

For a moment, Akira Hatake hesitated, and the thought of leaving arose in his mind.

However, upon further reflection, Akira Hatake dismissed the idea.

Since we're already here, it would seem cowardly of Hatake Akira not to go in and sit down.

The Uchiha clan, once the most powerful clan in Konoha, now still has to rely on Akira Hatake to gradually move closer to the core of Konoha's politics.

It's fair to say that the Uchiha clan is currently currying favor with Akira Hatake, which has led to a significant rise in Akira Hatake's status within the Uchiha clan.

"good evening."

Akira Hatake greeted the Uchiha clan members in front of him quite warmly, asking, "Is your clan leader at the camp now?"

"exist!"

"Alright, then I'll trouble you to lead the way."

"No trouble."

People from the Uchiha clan are generally aloof and arrogant, and they speak in a very formal and serious manner, rarely saying much.

Even though the Uchiha clan members in front of him had a good impression of him, they weren't overly enthusiastic.

To put it bluntly, the arrogance of the Uchiha clan is ingrained in their genes. They can remember the good things others have done for them, but they may not be able to express it.

Even when the Uchiha clan wants to express themselves, their methods are often incomprehensible to most people...

Guided by the Uchiha clansmen, Akira Hatake quickly arrived at the residence of Fugaku Uchiha.

As soon as they arrived at the mansion's entrance, Fugaku Uchiha opened the door with a smile and warmly led Akira Hatake into the house.

Akira Hatake was not surprised at all by Fugaku Uchiha's sudden appearance; Fugaku probably already knew about it when Akira approached the Uchiha base.

This isn't to say that Fugaku Uchiha was particularly strong, but rather that it was, after all, the Uchiha clan's stronghold, and there were countless spies and guards there.

No longer dwelling on the matter, Akira Hatake and Fugaku Uchiha chatted and laughed as they walked through the front courtyard and soon arrived at the reception room of Fugaku Uchiha's house.

As expected of a powerful clan in Konoha, the decoration of their mansion far surpasses that of the Nara clan, and even the area occupied is more than three times the size of Shikaku Nara's mansion.

"Vice Principal Ming, I wonder what brings you here so suddenly..."

After taking their seats, Fugaku Uchiha chatted for a few minutes before getting straight to the point.

This surprised Akira Hatake, but he quickly came to terms with it.

The Uchiha clan are now staunch supporters of the Fourth Hokage's lineage, and Akira Hatake is a direct descendant of Minato Namikaze. There's no need for them to beat around the bush when speaking to each other.

"Chief Fugaku, would you believe me if I said I wandered into your clan's territory unintentionally?"

Akira Hatake's words startled Fugaku Uchiha, followed by a hearty laugh from Fugaku.

"Haha, since Vice Principal Ming has said so, I naturally have no doubts."

"In that case, may I ask if Vice Principal Ming has finished eating?"

“This…” Akira Hatake shook his head, “No…”

"That's great. If you don't mind, Vice Principal Ming, please have a meal at my house."

Fugaku Uchiha immediately extended an invitation to Akira Hatake, saying, "After all, Vice Principal Akira has helped my Uchiha clan a lot, and I've been wanting to find an opportunity to thank you for a long time."

"There's no time like the present, I think today is perfect!"

Fugaku Uchiha was a very eloquent speaker, so Akira Hatake naturally wouldn't refuse.

With a slight smile and a nod of agreement, Fugaku Uchiha led Akira Hatake away from the reception room and pulled him toward the backyard of his mansion.

Chapter 265 Rinnegan Chakra Mode.

The table was bustling with people clinking glasses and exchanging toasts.

However, due to Akira Hatake's age, sake was replaced with tea.

Even so, the atmosphere at the dinner table remained lively.

As expected of the head of the Uchiha clan, Fugaku Uchiha's words were impeccable.

Overall, Akira Hatake enjoyed the meal, and Fugaku Uchiha took good care of him.

It's hard to imagine that the proud Uchiha clan would actually shed their usual veil of arrogance and reveal their most passionate side for Akira Hatake.

But after thinking it over, there's nothing wrong with the Uchiha clan doing this.

Putting aside Akira Hatake's current strength, his current status alone makes him worthy of being befriended by all the ninja clans of Konoha.

This is the allure of power. No wonder Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't want to step down as Hokage, and no wonder the proud Uchiha clan was so eager to squeeze into the political center of Konoha.

After they had eaten and drunk their fill, Akira Hatake and Fugaku Uchiha started chatting again.

As they talked, the two of them started discussing the giant Rinnegan.

"Ming, since the giant Rinnegan is formed by the convergence of multiple Sharingan, is it possible for the Sharingan of my Uchiha clan to evolve to that level as well?"

Fugaku Uchiha's invitation to the banquet brought the two of them closer together.

Fugaku Uchiha no longer addresses Akira Hatake as "Vice Principal Akira," and Akira Hatake now addresses Fugaku Uchiha by his given name.

The age difference between the two no longer seemed so important.

"Fugaku, you already have the answer in your heart, don't you?"

Instead of stating the answer directly, Akira Hatake asked Fugaku Uchiha, "Speaking of which, you've awakened the Mangekyou Sharingan by now, haven't you?"

"Indeed, I had already awakened the Mangekyou Sharingan before the Third Shinobi World War began."

Fugaku Uchiha's face showed both pride and a touch of melancholy. "I was hoping to use my Mangekyou Sharingan to turn the tide, but I never expected to encounter a genius like the Fourth Hokage, Akira."

"Plans can never keep up with changes, that's probably what describes my situation."

“You don’t need to underestimate yourself.” Akira Hatake glanced at Fugaku Uchiha. “Awakening the Mangekyou Sharingan is enough to demonstrate your talent.”

"But... the Mangekyou Sharingan is still not the end for the Uchiha clan."

Fugaku Uchiha shook his head, looking at Akira Hatake with a questioning gaze. "I believe you should have heard of our Uchiha clan's ancestor: Madara Uchiha."

"Of course I have."

Akira Hatake nodded, adding in his mind, "I've not only heard of it, but I've also seen the ending of Madara Uchiha's story."

"So, Ming, do you know what level Madara Uchiha's eyes are considered within the Uchiha clan?"

"This is a secret of your Uchiha clan, how would I know?"

Akira Hatake blurted it out almost subconsciously, while secretly cursing Fugaku Uchiha as an old fox.

Clearly, Fugaku Uchiha was testing Akira Hatake. After all, the giant Rinnegan was created under Akira Hatake's guidance. If Fugaku Uchiha didn't have ulterior motives, no one would believe it.

"Madara Uchiha's eyes are the Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan, also known as the Mangekyou Sharingan that never goes blind."

"Oh?" Akira Hatake raised an eyebrow. "According to you, the Mangekyou Sharingan can cause blindness?"

"Actually, it wouldn't matter if I told you."

Fugaku Uchiha nodded to Akira Hatake, "The Mangekyou Sharingan is powerful, but its biggest weakness is that as the Mangekyou Sharingan is used more often, the user's eyesight will gradually decline, eventually leading to complete blindness."

"If you tell me the secret of the Mangekyou Sharingan, aren't you afraid I'll seize on the Uchiha clan's weakness and never let go?"

Akira Hatake looked at Fugaku Uchiha meaningfully, "Telling me, an outsider, such a secret is not a good thing for your Uchiha clan."

"Let me be frank with you," Fugaku Uchiha said, looking intently at Akira Hatake. "I don't consider you an outsider."

Akira Hatake was somewhat confused by Fugaku Uchiha's sincere words.

He felt that everything he did was to enhance Konoha's strength and foundation, and that he did not show much favoritism towards the Uchiha clan.

However, Akira Hatake still fell into a misconception about his own self-perception.

The rewards for offering help in times of need are different from those for adding to someone's existing success. Even if some people know that offering help in times of need is more profitable, most people only want to add to someone's existing success.

After all, risk and reward are proportional, and many people don't want to take risks and want to earn steady returns.

Clearly, in the eyes of most people, the Uchiha clan is a ticking time bomb; whether it's offering help in times of need or adding to someone's existing wealth, something has to be sacrificed.

However, relying on his strength, Akira Hatake accidentally touched a soft spot in Fugaku Uchiha's heart, which made Fugaku Uchiha open his heart to Akira Hatake.

To say it was a complete open and honest conversation would be an exaggeration, but Fugaku Uchiha genuinely wanted to be friends with Akira Hatake.

Moreover, given Hatake Akira's exceptional strength, Fugaku Uchiha didn't believe that the Mangekyou Sharingan could contend with him.

In that case, it would be better to proactively inform Akira Hatake about the weaknesses of the Mangekyou Sharingan, thus gaining Akira's favor in return.

To this, Akira Hatake just wanted to tell Fugaku Uchiha that he was overthinking it.

Not to mention the weaknesses of the Mangekyou Sharingan, Akira Hatake knows the weaknesses of every ninja who has appeared in the anime!

"I'm somewhat flattered."

Although Akira Hatake didn't need to know the weaknesses of the Mangekyou Sharingan, Fugaku Uchiha's words just now still revealed a very deep signal.

Fugaku Uchiha wanted to forge a deeper bond with Akira Hatake.

"Ming, there's something I've been keeping to myself for a long time."

Fugaku Uchiha started talking, "Mikoto is pregnant again, and I have a feeling that I will have a second child with Mikoto in the future."