Konoha: Rebuild the glory of the Uchiha

Uchiha Nan looked at the large pile of documents on the table and sighed softly.

Get to work. As the village's leader, no matter how much you want to slack off, there's always a mountain of documents waiting for you to process. Your current workload is already relatively small.

Just think about how Naruto Uzumaki, after becoming the Seventh Hokage, worked tirelessly with his Shadow Clones, so busy that he couldn't go home and ended up eating instant noodles in his office to stave off hunger.

"According to the intelligence sent back by Sunagakure, the children of their high-ranking members are all ready and should be able to set off in the next couple of days."

"It's about the same here in Konoha."

"besides."

While Uchiha Nan was reviewing documents, Nara Shika was reporting information to him, including the latest intelligence from Sunagakure and Kirigakure.

The bloodline clans united to pressure the Third Mizukage, presenting a series of conditions at a high-level meeting, including thoroughly clarifying the rumors, eliminating prejudice against bloodline ninjas, increasing the number of missions for bloodline ninjas, and increasing financial support for bloodline clans, etc.

Shuidou was still somewhat rational and did not continue to provoke the bloodline families at this time, lest they be truly driven to rebellion. He symbolically agreed to a few conditions, but there were some issues that could not be agreed upon.

For example, the most important thing—money!

The Daimyo only allocated a small amount of money. Mizuto needed money to cultivate his confidants and win over the support of non-bloodline ninja clans. He could "appropriately" increase the financial support for bloodline clans, but the small amount allocated was far from enough to satisfy their appetites. Their bloodline clans suffered heavy losses in the First Shinobi World War, otherwise they wouldn't have let Mizuto get away with becoming the Third Mizukage.

The funds that Mizuto spewed out were like giving alms to beggars to the bloodline families. Mizuto was sincere in trying to appease the bloodline families, but he didn't have much money. He simply didn't have any money. It was impossible for him to use the money from his own base to fund his political enemies.

But at least they gave some money, which is better than having no money at all. The head of the Hozuki clan believes that Mizuto has finally given in, so they can wait a little longer. Now is not the time to turn against Mizuto. They should wait until the clan's strength has recovered a bit before making a move.

The Kaguya clan patriarch remained as stubborn as ever, believing that dragging things out was just a waste of time. As long as the Third Mizukage was in power, their bloodline families would always be targeted by him, so it was better to launch a coup directly.

However, the Kaguya clan doesn't seem to be completely clueless; they're just straightforward, not stupid.

Uchiha Nan looked at the letter on the table and smiled. How could a ninja clan that could occupy a place in the ninja world be useless? The clan's all-in coup was also to leave a way out. They wanted to preserve as many young children, women and remaining fighting forces as possible, find a place to lie low and slowly recuperate.

Unfortunately, times have changed. It's no longer the Warring States period where ninja clans were the dominant groups. If the Kaguya clan's coup fails and they want to make a comeback, they will have to find another ninja village to seek a new path.

However, which ninja village would dare to take a clan that failed in its coup? Ninjas are tools for carrying out missions, and the most taboo thing is for the inferior to overthrow the superior. You can betray Kirigakure for your own benefit, and you will definitely betray other ninja villages for your own benefit in the future.

Finding a ninja village that could accept the Kaguya clan and provide them with protection after their failed coup, thus preventing them from being hunted down by the Third Mizukage, was no easy task.

Konoha was naturally the best destination. The Kaguya clan had always maintained good relations with the Hyuga clan of Konoha. With the Hyuga clan as a guarantee, Konoha could accept them with peace of mind. The Kaguya clan also had the courage and confidence to send their remaining clan members to Konoha, trying their best to avoid the worst and most messed-up situation—that if Mizuto made a move, the ninja village they had allied with would turn around and sell out the Kaguya clan. After all, Kirigakure was one of the five great ninja villages.

With a backup plan in place, the Kaguya clan is more willing to go all in and wipe out the Water Fighter. At worst, they can just start over in Konoha. Starting over is certainly not a pleasant experience, but if they win by going all in, they will make a huge profit!

The Hozuki clan, which hadn't found a new home, and the Minazuki clan, which was quite conservative and unwilling to follow the Kaguya clan's all-in, crazy approach, were struggling. Although life was tough, they hadn't reached the point of no return or being unable to make ends meet. As long as Mizuto was willing to compromise, they would accept it even if it meant holding their noses.

Hmph, they've fallen into the same old Uchiha trap. They deserved to be wiped out, but it seems the Kaguya clan is gone too. A complete wipeout, how tragic.

After reading the letter, Uchiha Nan gained a deeper understanding of the current situation in Kirigakure. The Kaguya clan used very foul language in the letter to criticize Mizuto, revealing all of Mizuto's actions against bloodline clans, including spreading rumors, using passive-aggressive tactics, and withholding money. After doing such things, which clan would be willing to continue working with Mizuto?

Kaguya's clan did not want to overthrow their superiors; they were all honest people. Overthrowing their superiors was for self-preservation, and self-preservation would inevitably offend the root of the problem!

So, Hokage, please rest assured that as long as you treat the Kaguya clan equally, they will remain loyal to you forever after they come to Konoha!

That's truly heartfelt. Of course, Uchiha Nan didn't believe a word of it. The Uchiha and Kaguya clans are very similar; they have rebellious tendencies on the back of their heads and only obey the strong. If they can't handle it, they'll just step down and let me take their place!

In an effort to persuade Uchiha Nan, the Kaguya clan began to make empty promises. They claimed that if the coup succeeded, the Kaguya clan would not have the privilege of coming to Konoha. They vowed to the sea that from this day forward, Kirigakure and Konoha would be forever united, refraining from war, killing, or harming any ninja clan. The Kaguya clan would forever protect the eastern coast of Konoha. This vow would be witnessed by the sun and moon.

This word sounds so familiar... I feel like I've heard it somewhere before, but it doesn't matter. Even if the Kaguya clan comes to Konoha, they won't be able to turn the world upside down.

"Lord Hokage, if the Kaguya clan really launches a coup and fails, should Konoha truly accept them?"

Nara Shikamaru tentatively inquired about Uchiha Nan's thoughts. This was a clan that had rebelled against their superiors, a matter that was highly taboo even in Konoha. Loyalty was something that every ninja village valued extremely highly. In fact, because of the Kaguya clan, Konoha had to bear the wrath of Kirigakure.

Nara Shikato saw Uchiha Nan's efforts to sow discord within Kirigakure as nothing more than an attempt to incite internal strife and weaken the village. After all, Kirigakure suffered the fewest losses in the First Shinobi World War, and by exploiting internal instability, he could incite conflict among the village's divided factions.

If this can be accomplished, the risk is almost nonexistent, but the rewards are plentiful. Weakening a major ninja village is tantamount to indirectly strengthening Konoha's power.

As for accepting the ninja clans that failed in the coup, Nara Shikagawa never even considered it. Konoha had no need to take on such a dangerous ninja clan. Konoha didn't lack bloodline clans either. Why bother with a hot potato like that!

"Why not take it on? This is a bloodline clan. Konoha isn't Kirigakure. Besides the Kaguya clan, I'd also be very interested in the Hozuki and Minazuki clans."

Uchiha Nan smiled and expressed his understanding of Nara Shikamaru's concerns. It was indeed worrying that the underdog would overthrow the superior, but that was Mizuto's own doing. His bloodline clan worked hard for Kirigakure, yet he was still being slandered and had his funding cut. It was as if Mizuto was shitting on the head of the bloodline clan.

Even the Uchiha clan in Kirigakure would have to fight back fiercely if they received such treatment. *cough* Hopefully, the Uchiha can be as tough as the Kaguya clan. Sometimes, the Uchiha clan produces some annoying traitors.

Most importantly, Konoha and Kirigakure are not the same. Uchiha Kusanagi's initial base of support for Konoha was the Uchiha clan, as well as the Hyuga clan, which had always supported him. The bloodline families were the backbone of Uchiha Kusanagi's support for becoming Hokage.

If a bloodline clan from Kirigakure comes to Konoha, Uchiha Nan can afford to support them and keep them in check. He's not afraid that an outside bloodline clan will cause trouble. Besides, he has a system mission waiting for him to complete, which is a full sixty draws!

"Alright, Hokage-sama!"

Nara Shikano nodded helplessly. Since the Hokage had made a decision, all he had to do was nod in agreement.

Uchiha Nan immediately wrote a letter, urging the Kaguya clan to be brave and fearless, to boldly pursue their own desires, and that Konoha would back them up.

The words also subtly implied that the Kaguya clan should not be stingy and only leave a way out for their own clan. The Hozuki clan and the Minazuki clan are both bloodline clans, and bloodline clans should help each other, stage coups together, fail together, and then invade Konoha together!

Of course, Uchiha Nan didn't dare to say it too explicitly; he just left it at that. Some things really can't be said outright, otherwise it would make him seem like the mastermind behind everything. Well, if that's really the case, then it's even more important not to say it outright.

Therefore, Uchiha Nan planned to entrust this matter to the Hyuga clan, whose relationship with the Kaguya clan was good, making it easier for them to say some unrestrained and unconventional things in private.

Next, Uchiha Nan stayed in the office handling government affairs until the end of the workday, without a single moment to slack off. He had accumulated quite a bit of debt from training in Sage Mode, but it was a happy kind of trouble. Uchiha Nan was grateful, cough cough, that's not true. As soon as it was time to leave work, he couldn't wait to leave the office. The dense text and reports made Uchiha Nan want to vomit.

Working overtime? That's impossible. Nara Shikamaru can work overtime, but I'm the Hokage, I have some privileges, what's wrong with enjoying life?

Having just dealt with the big boss, Uchiha Madara, I definitely need to relax and enjoy myself. It's already quite an achievement that I can get to work on time in the afternoon to handle official business.

Uchiha Nan left the Hokage Building and walked on the streets of Konoha, enjoying a rare moment of peace.

"That's... Uzumaki Yozuki?"

"Oh, and there's also the bad luck of Mito Uzumaki."

"And there are a bunch of Uzumaki clan kids too, are they having a team-building activity?"

The streets of Konoha have seen an increase in red-haired children, all of whom are members of the Uzumaki clan.

Uchiha Nan stepped forward and greeted Uzumaki Yotsuki, as well as the four or five red-haired brats around him. Uchiha Nan made a point of remembering each of their names; ninjas have very good memories. He deliberately ignored Uzumaki Mito, that old woman, because she gave him a sour face as soon as she saw him. How annoying!

"Hmph, what brings you here?"

Mito Uzumaki had a stern face and looked very unhappy. She greeted everyone else but not her. She must have done it on purpose!

Hmm. It really was intentional!

Uchiha Nan glanced at Uzumaki Mito, pursed his lips, and said:

"I am the Hokage of Konoha. Is there any place in Konoha that I cannot go?"

"Ugh, what a spoilsport!"

The old hag Uchiha Nan ignored Uzumaki Mito, watching as the Uzumaki clan children surrounded her. Having spent some time in Konoha, witnessing its prosperity and receiving its education—with its ubiquitous propaganda posters and precise ideological education—which Uzumaki clan member in the ninja academy didn't admire the great Hokage?

Uchiha Nan patted each of them on the head, a gesture that made Uzumaki Mito, who was standing to the side feeling neglected, envious and jealous. She had been going to the Uzumaki clan's residence every day these past few days, which was why the Uzumaki children were so close to her. Why was it that Uchiha Nan, who never even showed his face, could enjoy such close treatment?

Uchiha Nan only appears once a year when distributing living expenses, personally handing the money to the Uzumaki clan children!

but.

Does money matter?

Hmph! When it comes to closeness, my own kind is definitely a cut above!

In reality, however, Uchiha Nan attracted all the children of the Uzumaki clan as soon as she appeared, making Uzumaki Mito seem like a backup option!

Even Yang Yue... Hmph... Uchiha Nan is such an annoying brat!

"Children, do you like Konoha?"

"like!"

"How's life in Konoha?"

"I... the food in Konoha is delicious, especially the milk tea. I've never had it on Uzushima Island."

"The houses in Konoha are also very beautiful, with lots of useful furniture inside... The lights at night, the red decorations, and the shops in Konoha are all my favorites."

A little girl with red hair eagerly raised her hand to answer Uchiha Nan's question. The quality of life in Konoha was incomparable to that in Uzushima Island; it was a light, simple, and even close to modern life.

The other is in a backward rural area, where it is pitch black at night without any electric lights, the roads are muddy, and the houses are made of wood and stone. The food is also very monotonous, with rice balls as the staple food and fish as the side dish. Life is not exactly hard, but it is not much better either, as it is just a small island country.

"There's still some in Konoha."

"And, and more..."

The contrast between life in Konoha and life on Uzushima Island was so extreme that it spanned generations; there were too many examples to list. The Uzumaki clan children present all had their share.

"Yes, that's great, that's wonderful!"

Uchiha Nan smiled with satisfaction, then posed a question.

"I'm relieved that you're all doing so well in Konoha. I don't need to worry that you're still children and will cry every night because you miss your hometown. That wouldn't be good."

"Do you still want to go back to living on Whirlpool Island?"

"In no mood!"

"Then let's stay in Konoha from now on, okay?"

"good!"

The innocent children's voices rang out in unison, and Uchiha Nan's smile widened.

Children, do you miss the island of whirlpools?

This place is so delightful, I don't even think about the island of whirlpools!

This was exactly the answer Uchiha Nan wanted to hear: it's good that you like Konoha, and it would be even better if you could stay in Konoha for the rest of your life!

Mito Uzumaki listened from the side, a smile spreading across her face. She was glad the Uzumaki clan children were happy living in Konoha. However, something about the conversation that followed seemed a little off.

Hmm. It doesn't seem like anything's wrong. Mito Uzumaki wasn't thinking too much about it; she was just trying to make the kids happy. Look how happy the kids are living in Konoha.

(End of this chapter)