I, Uchiha: Split Konoha

Chapter 169 respectively

In the Land of Whirlpools, the ninjas of Konoha were carrying out their shift changes in an orderly manner.

Having been stationed on the front lines for years, they hadn't returned to their village. Many showed excitement upon hearing the news of their impending return, but then a piece of news emerged, adding a layer of guilt to their joy at returning home.

Uchiha Yoru, their commander shared all the credit with them, and even after a detailed discussion with Sarutobi Shinnosuke, it was almost certain that the ninjas among them who were promoted this time would not have any major problems.

Although they haven't returned to the village yet, some good news about promotions has already arrived. Those who haven't been promoted yet can just wait for their turn once they get back; the chances are very high.

Kurenai Yuhi, Yugao Uzuki, Might Guy, and others have all been promoted to Special Jonin. The number of people promoted to Jonin and Special Jonin this time is not large.

It was upon seeing this number that Sarutobi Shinnosuke gave a disdainful smile. Favor? They might still remember your favor for now, but time will fade everything.

Inside the camp.

"Is this the intelligence you gathered?"

Sarutobi Shinnosuke frowned as he looked at the intelligence report. It was pretty accurate, just as he had predicted, but most of it focused on the strength of the characters.

Below her was Kurenai Yuhi, a spy personally sent by the Third Hokage, but at this moment, Kurenai felt a sense of disappointment.

The village was indeed corrupt to this extent, with people forcibly seizing credit from others, planting spies among the village's ninjas, and even fathers and sons working together to control the village's power.

However, not only was Kurenai Yuhi disappointed, but Shinnosuke Sarutobi also shook his head in disappointment after seeing that the information he had secretly gathered was almost the same.

"Alright, since you were chosen by the Third Hokage, you can continue to lie low. After you return to the village this time, Uchiha Yoru will be carrying out a mission that will last for quite a while. After you return, you will be a special Jonin, and you will be considered an elite in the Seventh Division of the Police Department."

Sarutobi Shinnosuke's intention was clear: before Uchiha Yoru returned, he wanted to form his own clique within the Seventh Division of the Police Department.

Upon hearing this, Kurenai lowered her head and said in a deep voice, "I still need to report to the Third Hokage."

You, Sarutobi Shinnosuke, only have the right to know about the existence of these spies, and they can share information with you. But right now, she is preparing to return to the village, and there is only one person on your end: the Third Hokage, and you are not yet one of them.

Kurenai's rigid demeanor initially surprised Shinnosuke, but he chuckled and waved his hand, saying, "That's right, let the old man make arrangements when we get back. I really don't have the authority to move you around."

At first, he addressed the Third Hokage as "Lord Third Hokage," but after being slapped in the face, he called him "old man." What is this called? Using one's power to intimidate others!

But it was precisely this action that extinguished the last glimmer of hope that Kurenai had for the village. She sighed inwardly, thinking that the village was indeed rotten. Perhaps she should find a time to confess everything to Yoru.

Shinnosuke Sarutobi was unaware that their abuse of power was gradually becoming disappointing. After all, this was supposed to be the Hokage's duty and authority, and he wasn't qualified to do so, but Shinnosuke had long since become accustomed to treating these overstepping rights as normal.

After all, the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, was his father, and years of habit had made him believe that these were rights unique to the Sarutobi clan.

Kurenai Yuhi pretended not to hear and directly used hand seals to cancel her Shadow Clone Technique.

With a bang, as the white smoke from the shadow clone slowly dissipated, the smile on Sarutobi Shinnosuke's face also gradually faded away.

"Shin-no-suke, did you see that? A brat who just became a special jonin dares to give you attitude."

Just then, Sarutobi Umeko's mocking voice rang out, which seemed to hurt Sarutobi Shinnosuke's pride. He immediately snorted and said, "The old man is still the Hokage after all, so some things are normal."

He said it was normal, but Sarutobi Shinnosuke's ugly expression said it all. Although he had no right to interfere in these matters, he had long been used to the feeling of being fawned over by everyone around him.

Even at first, he was uneasy about some of the rights he had overstepped, but then came the indulgence from the Third Hokage, his father, which over a long period of time made him feel as if he should have these rights.

The contrast today filled him with conflict, and at the same time, Sarutobi Shinnosuke secretly resolved that he must become Hokage, so that all those who looked down on him could only look up to him.

……

"Brother Ye, Sarutobi Shinnosuke just arrived and he's already been reassigned to the border post. We finally managed to stabilize the situation, and now he's just going to get all the credit for it?"

Uchiha Shisui exuded a sense of dissatisfaction, but after experiencing so much, he had become able to suppress his emotions well. He was no longer as angry as before, but the anger was merely suppressed.

Seeing Uchiha Shisui's dissatisfied expression, Uchiha Yoru looked at the surging sea, narrowed his eyes and smiled, and even pointed to the ships moored in the distance.

"Shisui, look at them. They started guarding the border after the three wars for the village. They were supposed to go home, but due to the Nine-Tails' disturbance, they stayed on the front line. Then, Orochimaru's incident made them afraid to go home. This time, they can finally go home. They have been away for too long."

Shisui also saw ships in the distance, carrying Konoha ninjas, all of whom were excited to go home and see their families.

This scene silenced Zhishui, who shook his head with a self-deprecating smile and said, "Brother Ye, the village is unfair to them, but it's also unfair to us."

"Fairness?" Turning to look at Shisui as he uttered the word "fairness," Uchiha Yoru looked even more surprised. "Shisui, there has never been such a thing as fairness in this world. Rules are made by the strong, and the weak can only abide by them. So you must understand this principle."

"The weak obey the rules, the strong make the rules!" Uchiha Shisui muttered to himself, finally letting out a self-deprecating bitter laugh, "Brother Night, you're right, but..."

"I believe that Brother Night will be the one to set the rules!" As he said this, Uchiha Shisui looked at the person he believed in with a firm look in his eyes.

Faced with this trust, Uchiha Yoru narrowed his eyes. "Stronger? The rules that the Uchiha and Senju established back then have become distorted after the fall of the strong. So Shisui, strive to become stronger. When we are all strong, we can suppress all enemies."

"Reform requires bloodshed and sacrifice, but if we do not have the strength to suppress all enemies before we start reform, reform will turn into a disaster. So let's work hard to improve ourselves."

With a meaningful look on his face, Uchiha Yoru's last words immediately filled Uchiha Shisui with respect. His older brother Yoru had considered things so far ahead; he truly deserved to be a person born with the mindset of a Hokage (leader).

"That's right, Night, you're right. Reform requires bloodshed and upheaval. Only when we have the strength to suppress all enemies can the village become what we want."

Just then, a group of people appeared behind them, with Kakashi at the head of the group looking particularly serious, as this was exactly what he had been worried about.

The greater the momentum of reform, the greater the conflict with the corrupt old forces. Reform is non-negotiable; only one side can win.

Whether it's a Pyrrhic victory or a mutually destructive outcome, it will cause irreparable damage to their home, Konoha. However, if they possess the strength to suppress all enemies, then a single bloodshed can resolve all the problems.

As figures appeared one after another behind him, Uchiha Yoru turned around and smiled at everyone, then chuckled and said, "Alright, cheer up. This time you're going home. Remember to train hard when you get back."

Kurenai Yuhi, Yugao Uzuki, Anko Mitarashi, Genma Shiranui, Raido Namiya, Deivashi, and Hizashi Hyuga will all be preparing to return to the village.

Kakashi, Shisui, and Might Guy stayed behind. Shisui represented the Uchiha clan and led the Uchiha elites on the front lines.

With Might Guy serving as Kakashi's second-in-command, Sarutobi Shinnosuke essentially gave the frontline a complete overhaul.

"Night, aren't you going back?" Mitarashi Anko stepped forward and hugged the arm of the figure that brought her peace of mind, her beautiful eyes revealing a hint of reluctance.

Looking at everyone, and at the special affection in Anko's eyes, Uchiha Yoru smiled and shook his head, saying, "I have another mission. You all go back first. I'll be back soon."

Ninjas take missions as their duty; this is a compulsory course for all ninjas. Upon hearing this, everyone, including Mitarashi Anko, fell silent.

"I'll be waiting for you in Konoha tonight."

Mitarashi Anko has a bold and unrestrained personality. After some events, she no longer cares about other people's opinions. Her heart belongs only to Uchiha Yoru. Therefore, she dares to openly express her feelings in front of everyone without any restraint.

While Kurenai Yuhi and Yugao Uzuki felt a mix of envy and complex emotions, Kurenai Yuhi wanted to say something, but with so many people around, she could only manage a wry smile.

"We'll wait for you to come back tonight." Kurenai tossed her long hair and revealed a capable smile. She had already made up her mind to tell everyone everything when she got back.

She was already fully aware of the corruption and darkness in the village, which made her even more eager to wholeheartedly participate in the reform.

"Hey, this is what youth is all about. See you in our village after the war is over."

Might Guy's excited shout immediately dispelled the sadness of separation, and everyone smiled. It has to be said that having such a companion is truly fortunate.

"Don't slack off on your training after you get back."

Uchiha Yoru smiled and waved to everyone, then looked at the youngest, Uchiha Itachi, and went up to him, ruffling his hair.

"Itachi, I'm sorry as your teacher, I've had almost no time to teach you."

Before parting, hearing his teacher's apologetic smile, Itachi Uchiha shook his head with a firm expression and said, "Teacher, you have too much to bear. I understand."

In Itachi Uchiha's mind, it would be a waste to take up his teacher's time to teach him, because his teacher represented the true Will of Fire.

"Shisui, if the battlefield situation changes, remember to make arrangements for Itachi first."

Uchiha Yoru has never shied away from the issue of privileges, and he has even spoken about it in front of everyone. Since it exists, it must be reasonable, and he has never avoided it.

When Itachi Uchiha heard this, he opened his mouth to say something, but then, as if remembering something, he swallowed the words that were about to come out of his throat. Shisui, on the other hand, nodded firmly after hearing this.

"Don't worry, Brother Ye, I will teach Itachi well."

Seeing Shisui's determined gaze, Uchiha Yoru smiled and nodded, secretly praising him. He was indeed at ease; Shisui wasn't just teaching ninjutsu, he was even teaching the will of the Hokage.

Under your original influence, Itachi Uchiha carried out the Will of Fire. Of course, under your changes, Itachi Uchiha still carried out his own Will of Fire, but the source was somewhat different.

The tragedies of Konoha almost all stemmed from the Will of Fire. When his true Will of Fire appeared, it changed countless tragedies that followed.

"Get on the boat, or it will leave soon."

As they parted, Uchiha Yoru gave a carefree laugh, and everyone nodded firmly. The three members of Genma's team said in a deep voice, "Don't worry, Lord Yoru. We will manage the Seventh Police Division well when we get back, and we will definitely not slack off in our training."

Everyone felt a heavy pressure; to bring about change and completely eradicate the darkness and corruption in the village, they needed the power to suppress everything.

They never dared to hope that they were strong enough to change everything, but as Uchiha Yoru carried everything and persevered, their hearts became more determined and stronger. Every bit of strength they gained could help Uchiha Yoru, and at the same time, it would increase their chances of changing the village in the future.

This pressure made them all feel the pressure, and they never dared to slack off in their cultivation.

Uchiha Yoru smiled as he looked at everyone. He could clearly see the aura above everyone's heads, which solidified and flowed towards him, forming a continuous cycle of mutual support.

However, they also have their advantages. When their luck is solidified to a certain extent, they can help the other party condense their luck and bless themselves.

The mystery of destiny lies in the subtle difference between being passive and being active—a difference of a single word can lead to vastly different outcomes.

With this favorable fortune, they will go much further than their counterparts in the original story, especially since they still have a great deal of room for growth at their current age.

"Yoru, just you wait. After we return to the village, I will become a special Jonin. Before you return, I will definitely become a female Jonin of Konoha."

Suddenly, Mitarashi Anko grinned broadly, her carefree and hearty smile bringing smiles to everyone's faces.

Uchiha Yoru smiled and nodded, saying, "Alright, when you become a Jonin, I will personally give you a precious Jonin gift."

Looking at everyone at the same time, Uchiha Yoru shrugged and smiled wryly, pretending to be penniless, "It seems that none of you gave me a gift when I became a Jonin, and now I have to give you one."

Instantly, everyone broke into hearty smiles. At that moment, they all remembered Uchiha Yoru's greedy nature, but after spending so much time together, they felt even more emotional.

Countless sums of money were secretly allocated to the families of the fallen, since the village's finances were strained during the war, and the so-called compensation was only enough to keep them from starving.

They admired Uchiha Yoru's actions, but also felt ashamed.

"Let's go, get on the ship, see you in Konoha."

Amidst hearty laughter, the group parted ways. Uchiha Yoru led everyone to the dock to see them off, where they also saw many familiar faces. All the Konoha ninja on the ship showed expressions of reluctance.

As the sun set, the ship slowly sailed towards the Land of Fire, leaving only a few people at the dock to see it off.

Thanks to brother 'Ning Chenfeng' for the 100 coins.

Thank you for your support, brothers!

(End of this chapter)