Konoha: I, Uchiha, am brimming with positive energy

Chapter 92 Mikoto's Guilt

"Oh, it's Lady Mikoto. I was cultivating just now, so I was a little slow in opening the door. Please come in and talk."

Uchiha Yoichi naturally let Uchiha Mikoto into the house, but the latter's expression was not so natural. She had been humiliated here before, and only a day had passed. Uchiha Mikoto could never forget it.

But Uchiha Yoichi had already gone inside. Mikoto remembered her husband's instructions and requests, and his hopeful eyes.

After standing at the door for two minutes, Uchiha Mikoto lowered her head and went inside.

Still unable to find guest slippers in the entryway, Mikoto walked inside wearing black stockings; she had taken the pantyhose she wore last time and thrown them away.

Upon entering the room, Mikoto saw Uchiha Yoichi wiping away sweat with a towel, revealing his muscular upper body and perfectly streamlined muscles. Having trained in Lightning Release Chakra Mode for two years, Uchiha Yoichi's physical attributes were now undoubtedly the strongest among the Uchiha clan.

Through the dual training of gravity manipulation and weight-bearing techniques, Uchiha Yoichi felt that he was not far from having a body like the Third Raikage's, a body that even S-rank wind-style forbidden techniques could not break. In a few more years, he would be able to train to that level.

"Yang, Yang Yijun."

After glancing at her twice, Uchiha Mikoto suddenly came to her senses. She was a married woman who had given birth to children. How could she stare at a junior's body like that?

After regaining her senses, she quickly turned her head and called out Uchiha Yoichi's name, while picking up the clan member information roster in her hand.

"Wait a minute, Mrs. Mikoto, why don't you go to the drawing room first? Do you expect me to discuss things with you while I'm all sweaty?"

Uchiha Yoichi didn't even look at Mrs. Mikoto, and directly told her to wait in the reception room; although Mikoto didn't want to go back to the place where she had been humiliated last time, she couldn't very well talk business in the bedroom.

So she suppressed her shame and went to the living room where she had last had unforgettable memories. Seeing the tatami mats that had been completely replaced, she avoided the old spot and knelt down.

After waiting for a while, Uchiha Yoichi changed his clothes and came to the living room.

"Yang Yi-kun, I have already informed everyone about the things you asked for last time, as well as the Uchiha welfare system."

When Mikoto saw Uchiha Yoichi arrive, she calmed herself down and got down to business.

"Well done, you even planned the time. Let's proceed accordingly. The welfare amount for the clan's ninjas is too much, so let's just transfer it directly to their bank accounts. Ordinary people can receive cash."

Uchiha Yoichi had already prepared the envelopes for the cash payments, complete with his name and a blessing. He was sure to see his name after receiving the money and then say thank you.

As for the ninjas within the clan, they all knew who proposed this Uchiha welfare system, so there was no need for deliberate reminders.

"What's Mrs. Mikoto's decision regarding what we discussed last time?"

"Last time."

Upon hearing this, Mikoto immediately remembered her job as Uchiha Yoichi's errand runner; it wasn't just about managing the Uchiha welfare system, but also handling the affairs of his other businesses.

Pharmaceutical factories, ninja game and combat suit research factories, and military equipment and weapons, etc.

Mikoto hadn't planned to tell Fugaku about the errand girl, but she was in a daze after returning home that day. Fugaku noticed something was wrong and asked her about it.

Mikoto was startled by Fugaku Uchiha's sudden question. She couldn't possibly reveal that, so in desperation, she had no choice but to tell him that Yoichi Uchiha wanted her to be his errand girl and handle all his business dealings.

Upon hearing this news, Fugaku Uchiha became immediately interested. After asking around, he expressed his hope that Mikoto would become his assistant and help him gather some important information.

When Fugaku Uchiha said those words, he was already in the middle of the game. Yoichi Uchiha originally intended to reveal his hand, but Fugaku Uchiha asked his wife to do so instead.

Under the sincere and hopeful gaze of Fugaku Uchiha, and because Mikoto herself also wanted to get back the promise note, she agreed.

"I agree. Please let me know if you need anything in the future, Mr. Yang."

Mikoto bent slightly, unintentionally revealing her perfectly proportioned curves, and spoke to Uchiha Yoichi in a humble manner.

"Perfect timing. I have a few things to ask you now. The weapons, military equipment, and explosive tags that the clan has stockpiled in the past are still too few. Go tell Shinya and Hideto that starting today, the stockpiled weapons should be increased by at least three times and the explosive tags by ten times."

"By the way, Madam Mikoto, could you please have the clan chief hand over the savings account for the clan's military equipment and weapons? The expenses are quite high right now."

"Also, if there is any news about Tokugawa, please inform me immediately, as the combat suits are related to the safety of all the clansmen; if not, if Lady Mikoto has time, she can also make a trip to the combat suit factory to inquire about the news."

"Compared to the previous things, the ninja game isn't that important, but it's still a significant source of income. If you have any important news, Yuuto-kun, please let me know immediately."

"By the way, Mrs. Mikoto, unless there are special circumstances, please come to my house at nine o'clock in the morning to report on various matters."

Uchiha Yoichi talked about a lot of things, which made Mikoto a little dizzy. However, after a while, she realized that this was making her involved in everything all at once.

How could I trust her so much?

"Nine o'clock in the morning is fine; Itachi can be settled by then. But Yoichi-kun, are you sure you want to entrust me with so much work?"

Mikoto felt uneasy. She had been asked by her husband to steal intelligence, and Yoichi probably knew that too.

But why give her so many things to do? Isn't this just letting her take the information?

"What's wrong? Are you overwhelmed with work?"

"No, but I am Fugaku's wife."

Mikoto's voice trailed off as she finished the sentence.

"So what if you're the clan leader's wife? Although I don't get along well with Fugaku Uchiha, I don't have any ill feelings towards you, Lady Mikoto."

Uchiha Yoichi had a completely different demeanor than yesterday, and coupled with his attractive appearance, made Uchiha Mikoto believe his words much more.

"You did this so well, which shows that you are very capable, Lady Mikoto. Moreover, even though the more hot-tempered members of the clan dislike the clan leader, they have never said anything bad about you, Lady Mikoto. This shows that your ability and character are impeccable."

Uchiha Yangyi kept praising Mikoto's wife, one tall hat after another.

"Alright, Mrs. Mikoto, if you can do it, then there's no need to discuss this further. I believe in you."

"Okay then."

Mikoto felt a little guilty and agreed. This time, between principles and her husband, she chose the latter.

Uchiha Yoichi also saw it, but Mikoto was educated and usually put her family first. She was willing to compromise her principles for the sake of her family, but the shame in her heart had not been completely extinguished. As long as she still had a sense of shame, the long-accumulated guilt would definitely erupt.

"Then I'll leave the matter I just mentioned to you. If one day isn't enough, come back and report to me the day after tomorrow."

After saying that, Uchiha Yoichi signaled that Mikoto could leave. He had a lot of things to arrange, and if Mikoto wanted to do them well, she might not be able to take care of the family for the next couple of days.

Fugaku would probably persuade Mikoto, because if Mikoto takes on these tasks, it will allow Fugaku to learn about Yoichi Uchiha.

Now that Uchiha Yoichi is aggressively vying for the position of clan leader, Uchiha Fugaku will certainly not miss such a good opportunity.

When Mikoto returned home with a pile of documents, Fugaku Uchiha happened to be waiting for her at home instead of going to the police station.

"Mikoto, you're back! How did you do?"

After asking his question, Fugaku Uchiha noticed the documents in Mikoto's hand. He remembered that Mikoto didn't have this many before she left.

"That is."

Mikoto's heart skipped a beat. She had just received so much trust from Uchiha Yoichi, and the thought of betraying that trust after returning home made her feel extremely uncomfortable.

"Fugaku, this is all the business that Uchiha Yangyi manages. He wants me to be his liaison, and I'll probably have to travel to many places in the next couple of days. Fugaku, if that means I won't have time to take care of Itachi. Should I decline this offer?"

When she said her last sentence, Mikoto even sounded pleading. If her husband agreed, she wouldn't have to be a spy anymore; she preferred to be a housewife.

However, Fugaku Uchiha sighed and said, "Mikoto, I know you might be tired from doing so much all of a sudden, but please hang in there. Just keep track of his movements. I'll have someone take good care of Itachi, and I'll come back from the police force as soon as possible."

"Fugaku."

"Please, Mikoto!"

When Fugaku Uchiha said those words, the gentle-natured Mikoto didn't know how to refuse, and finally had no choice but to nod in agreement.

"Thank you, Misaka, um."

Just as Fugaku Uchiha was about to look at the documents Mikoto had brought back, someone knocked on the door.

Mikoto breathed a sigh of relief when Fugaku Uchiha went to open the door. She had actually been a little reluctant to let Fugaku see the documents in his hand. Even though Yoichi trusted her so much, she turned around and betrayed that trust. This was not in accordance with the rules of a ninja!

When Fugaku Uchiha heard that the village was summoning Jonin, he knew that something big must be happening.

The summoning of all Jonin basically indicates an incident between two nations.

Thinking of this, Fugaku Uchiha turned back to Mikoto inside the house and said, "Mikoto, I'm going out for a bit, I'll be right back."

Upon hearing this, Mikoto nodded and said, "I understand, Fugaku. I'll go do my work now."

Not only Fugaku Uchiha, but all the Jonin in the village were summoned this time, and even Yoichi Uchiha was notified.

Apart from those who were out on missions, all the Jonin from the village came to the Hokage Building.

There were twelve Jonin from the Uchiha clan who passed the Jonin Exams, including Uchiha Yokokawa and Uchiha Masato.

When Uchiha Yoichi arrived at the Hokage Building and saw the two of them, he walked over and sat down with them in the middle of the room.

After everyone had arrived, Hiruzen Sarutobi and the village advisors, including Danzo, also came to the house.

After that incident, Danzo was suspended for six months before being reinstated. This news was told to him by Elder Kenji, because there was a lack of evidence to directly convict him.

"It seems everyone's here, so I'll get straight to the point."

After looking around, Hiruzen Sarutobi said with a serious expression, "According to intelligence, the Sand Village launched an attack on Konoha three days ago and has now occupied the Land of Rivers. All five squads in the Land of Rivers have been wiped out."

Few people inside the house were shocked by the news. Those who were well-informed knew that the Sand Village was actively preparing for war, and that the real Konoha ninja force was stockpiled in Kikyo Castle.

Someone asked, "Third Hokage, how many Sand Village soldiers did they send?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi continued, "This time, the Sand Village probably deployed its main force. When Minato returned from his mission, he encountered a large ninja force from the Sand Village. The person leading the force was Rasa, a disciple of the Third Kazekage, who is probably now the Fourth Kazekage."

"Where are the Sand Village's Jinchuriki?"

"We haven't found out any information about the Jinchuriki yet, but since Rasa has come to the battlefield in the Land of Rivers, the One-Tailed Jinchuriki is probably here as well."

Hiruzen Sarutobi said that after learning this information from Minato Namikaze, he immediately sent his ANBU to investigate, but before they could get any information, he received news from the front lines.

The Sand Village's ninja force has already occupied the Land of Rivers and may launch a further attack on the Land of Fire at any time.

"According to the reports from the front, the Sand Village may have deployed 1,400 people this time, along with Rasa, a disciple of the Third Kazekage. The ninja force reserved at Kikyo Castle may not be able to handle the Sand Village."

Hiruzen Sarutobi paused for a moment, then glanced at the person sitting in front of him, and said with a decision in his heart, "Send reinforcements to Kikyo Castle immediately, and we cannot allow the Sand Village to occupy the Land of Rivers for long. If they seize the resources there, the Sand Village will become increasingly difficult to deal with."

The Sand Village's signature skill is puppet control; a Sand Village Jonin can control three to four puppets simultaneously.

These puppets are extremely difficult to deal with. Even if one is destroyed, the puppeteer can still produce another. If they are allowed to continuously obtain the resources to make puppets, Konoha will be in a very passive position.

"Jiraiya, Minato Namikaze, you will lead ten Jonin squads and a ninja battalion to support Kikyo Castle."

When Hiruzen Sarutobi said this, it surprised many people. By saying this, he was basically announcing that Jiraiya and Minato Namikaze would serve as the commander-in-chief and deputy commander of Kikyo Castle, respectively.

Jiraiya was nothing special; he was one of the Legendary Sannin, participated in the Second Shinobi World War, and was very strong. But this was the first time Minato Namikaze had served as his vice commander.

Before Hiruzen Sarutobi made the announcement, many people thought that Sakumo Hatake would be the one leading the support team.

Hiruzen Sarutobi continued, "From now on, the village will be in a period of war. Fugaku-kun, the patrols of the guards must be more thorough than before to prevent spies from gathering intelligence."

Upon hearing this, Fugaku Uchiha nodded and said, "Please rest assured, Hokage-sama."

"Everyone, the movements of Iwagakure and Kumogakure are unclear. However, these two ninja villages have always been major military powers. Starting today, all Jonin are to cancel all missions and remain in their villages on standby."

Hiruzen Sarutobi said in a deep voice, "It's already troublesome that Sunagakure has used a tailed beast. If other ninja villages also get involved, then Konoha will be in real danger."

I wish Kushina could also control the Nine-Tails' power.

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