I, Uchiha: Split Konoha

Chapter 267 Jiraiya, Naruto has a problem!

Konoha, Hokage's office.

"A Land of Fire with two voices! The Daimyo and the Hokage. But if they disagree and argue, Kakashi, do you know what that means?"

"This is division!" Uchiha Yoru said angrily when the topic was brought up.

"A person who is weak and powerless is merely a product of a thousand-year-old tradition, which makes people believe that the daimyo is a supreme being, even more powerful than the ninja villages. These are nothing but tricks to deceive the world."

"A daimyo who is an ordinary person, yet he wields the power that a kage should have, and even fools the common people of the world, making them regard the daimyo as the offspring of a god."

At this point, Uchiha Yoru coldly stood up, looked out the window at the sky, and said in a deep voice, "There can only be one throne in the sky. Peace does not allow for division."

"When it comes to reform, we need to take into account the opinions of more people, so I always convene you in advance to discuss government orders before making a decision. But what about the daimyo? Do you really think I can't see your recent underhanded actions? Or do you think I will tolerate it like the third daimyo?"

"Kakashi, take a look. This is a plan that the Land of Water and the Daimyo's Mansion of the Land of Fire are secretly colluding to carry out."

A scroll was thrown over, and when Kakashi Hatake opened it, a hint of anger flashed in his eyes.

This is actually intelligence about budget cuts. Just like in the Land of Wind, the Daimyo Prefecture is cutting its budget. Doesn't the Daimyo Prefecture need the protection of the ninja villages?

Naturally, it is necessary. However, after the Ninja Village disappoints him, the Daimyo's government will invest more financial resources in its own defense. As for the Ninja Village, it depends on your own performance.

The Sand Village weakened to the point where it had to act according to the whims of the Daimyo due to budget cuts and the defeat treaty of the Third Shinobi World War.

"Kakashi, I acknowledge the existence of the Daimyo. After all, ninjas wield immense power. You can have them protect their homes, and you can have them fight powerful enemies, but how many of them have the ability to govern a region? The Hidden Mist Village and the Leaf Village together have tens of thousands of ninjas, but how many of them actually have that talent?"

At this moment, Uchiha Yoru shook his head and sighed, "Kakashi, I understand the principle that everyone has their own area of ​​expertise and strengths, and I hope you can understand that too."

"The consequences of dissenting voices in a country, and the fact that the powerful and deceitful daimyo government, which is powerless, is nothing but a bunch of charlatans, are also crucial, as such people are needed to govern the country."

"I don't want to turn against the Daimyo, but I also don't want the Daimyo to treat the ninja villages as mere tools. Ninjas are not tools! The strong do not accept humiliation!"

"I think you've seen the Snow Country internal strife mission this time."

Faced with Uchiha Yoru suddenly bringing up this mission again, Hatake Kakashi was somewhat puzzled. "Yoru, what do you mean?"

"The former daimyo of the Land of Snow, Kazahana Natsumi, has succeeded to the position. We will not interfere in this matter. However, for the sake of peace, I hope you can bring back Kazahana Koyuki, the daughter of the former daimyo of the Land of Snow."

"Bring it back?" Kakashi frowned, as if he had thought of something, but he couldn't quite grasp the key point.

Uchiha Yoru smiled and said, "That's right, Kakashi. Kazahana Koyuki's identity represents the former Daimyo of the Land of Snow. He naturally has a group of talented people under his command who can govern the common people, as well as a relatively weak force."

"I hope you can reach a cooperation agreement with the Daimyo of the Land of Snow, Kazahana Noto. We are all for peace. Konoha will protect Kazahana Koyuki and these people, and at the same time, will not allow them to affect the current rule of the Land of Snow."

In an instant! Kakashi realized something and his face showed shock.

"Night! You want to completely seize control of the Feng Hua Xiao Xue faction, making it your power, akin to a daimyo's prefecture governing the common people!"

As expected of Kakashi, he immediately figured it out. Uchiha Yoru didn't hide anything and smiled knowingly.

"Since the daimyo wants to use the ninjas as tools to enslave them, what will happen when they discover that their most relied-upon and controlling means for controlling the ninjas are useless?"

"Kakashi, we are ninjas, and what I hate most is the idea that ninjas are just tools."

"So, we are here for the ninjas! The thirteen divisions I am preparing to form, the first division being the Zero Division, is responsible for leading and managing the team. It is a leading division that gathers all kinds of elites, and naturally includes management teams like the Daimyo's Mansion that can govern the common people."

Uchiha Yoru is trying to replace the Daimyo's value, and right now he has a suitable candidate. Kazama Koyuki has a group of former Daimyo's trusted members who have lost power, which can become his forces.

The situation in the Land of Snow is now quite clear. Fuuka Nutō is already a Daimyo, while Fuuka Koyuki is a loser and it's good enough that she's survived.

As for those who lost power, some were furious and wanted to regain it, while others were disheartened.

But at this time, if Uchiha Yoru extended an olive branch, it would only be a change of location, but it would allow them to regain power.

People only realize the beauty of power when they lose it. Especially since Feng Hua Nu Tao is clearly not a wise ruler, but a tyrant, it's another matter whether he would allow them to live.

Despite the threat to his life, Uchiha Yoru was almost quite satisfied with this existence. Wasn't this a gift from heaven? The more ruthless and brutal you are, the more these people will fear and worry about their lives.

After all, they understand the principle that a new emperor brings a new court.

"I see."

Kakashi Hatake nodded solemnly. He finally understood why he had been chosen for this mission, and why it was being taken so seriously.

He negotiated with Fuuka Nutō to bring Fuuka Koyuki back to Konoha, all in order to use the girl's identity to bring a minister under the former daimyo of the Land of Snow into his own hands.

Training domestic talent takes too long; plunder is the fastest way, and they are not plundering, but rather rescuing these people from their suffering.

"Night, if it were just for the sake of the wind, flowers, and snow, I could manage on my own, but there are also these ministers; I need some help."

Kakashi spoke up for the first time in a mission, actually asking for help. Uchiha Yoru knew that the target this time would definitely have families with members, and there would be quite a few of them.

"Apart from a few essential ninjas, feel free to choose."

Seeing Uchiha Yoru let go so easily, Hatake Kakashi smiled, scratched his white hair, and laughed, "Tenzo, an Anbu ninja under the Fifth Hokage, and Byakugan Blue, under the Fifth Mizukage."

Good heavens! Upon hearing this, Uchiha Yoru's eyes widened in disbelief. Kakashi, you're abusing your power to enjoy yourself!

With Tenzo, a Wood Release ninja, it's like we don't have to endure the elements along the way. And bringing the Byakugan ninja from the Mist Village is, frankly, for the sake of balance.

Kakashi certainly has a knack for politics.

Uchiha Yoru immediately smiled and nodded, saying, "Okay, I agree. However, this Wood Release ninja already has a new name, Yamato. Don't call him by the wrong name in the future."

"At the same time, ninja squads will be arranged at the border to provide support, since a large number of ninjas cannot be brought into another country."

"yes!"

After getting what he wanted, Kakashi Hatake narrowed one of his eyes, which was exposed outside his mask, into a crescent shape, making him look even more lazy than he did in the later stages of the story.

"Go, finish the mission quickly, and remember to keep it a secret."

"yes!"

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Uchiha clan.

"Sasuke, you big idiot! Haha, I, Naruto Uzumaki, am the future Sixth Hokage."

At this moment, within the clan's territory, Sasuke Uchiha and Naruto Uzumaki seemed to have an innate resonance, leaving an indelible impression on each other from the very first glance.

"Idiot Naruto."

The arrogant Sasuke snorted, but his eyes clearly showed concern.

It turned out the two were playing a ninja game. They almost got hurt by accident. Sasuke was a little scared, while Naruto just burst into unrestrained laughter.

Amidst the playful scene, in the next house, Jiraiya, dressed in white fur, couldn't help but shake his head as he looked out the window at the two outside the courtyard.

"Naruto really doesn't resemble the Fourth Hokage at all."

Having fully accepted Konoha and Kirigakure, the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki naturally had to go directly to the Uchiha clan's territory. Even if the weapon couldn't harm him, he couldn't let the weapon be neglected.

If someone takes advantage of the situation, even if they can't harm you, it will still cause you trouble.

Jiraiya and Uchiha Yoru sat cross-legged, each sipping tea, but Jiraiya's face clearly showed a sense of helplessness.

Seeing this, Uchiha Yoru chuckled and shook his head. "Jiraiya, you don't need to look at me like that. Although I am a politician now, don't think of me as the same as the Third Hokage and the others. Since I promised you, I won't go back on my word."

Upon hearing Uchiha Yoru's words, Jiraiya was taken aback, and then a sense of admiration arose in his heart. Such magnanimity was indeed something that the old man and the others could not match.

"You lad, I've always admired you."

For the first time, Jiraiya spoke from the heart; this brat's courage and boldness were truly rare in the world.

"I plan to reveal Naruto's identity to the public in a few days. Also, these are the documents of the Fourth Hokage's assets. Please check if anything is missing or needs to be supplemented."

Looking at the scroll that Uchiha Yoru threw over, Jiraiya was truly impressed. This kid was genuine; otherwise, he wouldn't have prepared so much.

Uchiha Yoru shook his head and sighed, "After the Fourth Minato left, his assets were misappropriated for village construction. I can't get the houses and various ninjutsu materials back for you. As for the property, it's not so bad. At least there are some savings. I'll transfer these from within the Uchiha clan first."

"At the same time, I can tacitly agree to let you teach Naruto various ninjutsu, even the Fourth Hokage's S-rank forbidden technique, Flying Thunder God. If you need it, I can copy it for you from the sealing techniques."

Since we've come this far, if we're going to give it away, we should do it generously. The Fourth Hokage's property was confiscated by others, but I'm different. I can give all the ninjutsu the Fourth Hokage possessed to his descendants.

This scene made Jiraiya mutter to himself, "Look at this scale. If this were given to the old man's group, let alone the Flying Thunder God Technique, they would probably be strictly forbidden from even teaching him a little bit of ninjutsu."

Although there is a difference in strength, it is also a comparison of the two sides' magnanimity and vision.

Without comparison, it's fine, but once you start comparing, it's like comparing apples and oranges and you'll end up throwing them away.

"You little brat," Jiraiya said with a laugh as he put away the scroll.

"Naruto is such a young kid, and he's already an S-rank? Let's see when he can control his chakra and learn the Fourth Hokage's Rasengan first."

Since the other party was so generous, Jiraiya was naturally not an ungrateful person. This almost meant that he would report to the village and Jiraiya before teaching Naruto any ninjutsu.

After all, Naruto's identity is not only that of the Fourth Hokage's son, but also that of the Nine-Tails' Jinchuriki.

"Jiraiya, this is information about the Akatsuki organization. This mysterious organization once tried to recruit Orochimaru, but he refused. However, they did leave some clues."

"The culprit of the Nine-Tails' Night, the masked male ninja with the Mangekyou Sharingan and Wood Release, is in this organization, and moreover!"

At this point, Uchiha Yoru's expression gradually turned serious as he suppressed his emotions and said, "Top secret intelligence: this organization possesses the Rinnegan! The leader is known as Zero-Kuang Pain, who is also a Rinnegan user. It seems this organization is plotting some huge conspiracy."

"I suspect the ultimate target is the tailed beasts of the major ninja villages. The disappearance of the Three-Tails was the work of the masked man, and the Six-Tails is probably the same."

Tailed Beast! Rinnegan!

At this moment, Jiraiya showed a look of shock. He remembered the three children he had encountered in the Land of Rain. But! The Rinnegan was now in Pain's eyes.

So, was it because the three children were murdered that their eyes fell into the eyes of this so-called Payne?

Just as Jiraiya's mind was buzzing, Uchiha Yoru's next words left him completely dumbfounded and starting to question his existence.

"Jiraiya, I want you to be careful of Naruto! There's something wrong with Naruto!"

"No! How could Naruto have a problem?" Jiraiya was shocked. The Rinnegan had already made him very confused, so how could Naruto have a problem now? The blond kid outside the window was perfectly fine.

Looking at Jiraiya, Uchiha Yoru's expression was solemn, his eyes incredibly deep. After a long while, he finally said in a low voice, "Jiraiya, haven't you really noticed? Naruto's mental problems."

"This is the information about Naruto Uzumaki over the years. Under such circumstances, this brat hasn't harbored the slightest resentment. Don't rush to refute it. Everyone has emotions and desires. Of course, there are also methods used by the Third Hokage to control Naruto. Can you say there weren't any?"

With just one sentence, Jiraiya was rendered speechless. Naturally, the Third Hokage would resort to some tricks; otherwise, how could he have controlled the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki? This was inevitable.

A powerful Jinchūriki should naturally be used by the village.

"At first, I also thought that Naruto's eccentricities and hot-blooded, idiotic personality were all part of the Third Hokage's methods. After all, he was a Jinchuriki full of hope for the village, so this was indeed the Third Hokage's approach. But after careful observation, I discovered the problem!"

"The third generation doesn't have this ability! Or rather, neither you nor I do!"

Uchiha Yoru solemnly dropped a bombshell, leaving Jiraiya's head buzzing. "Brother, is Naruto mentally unstable?"

"This book, Shisui and I taught Naruto word for word. You should know about the Third Hokage's methods and my methods, but I found that Naruto Uzumaki seemed to be under a genjutsu."

"I even secretly tested him." Seeing Jiraiya's grim expression, Uchiha Yoru lowered his voice and whispered warily, "Shisui's Kotoamatsukami had very little effect on Naruto; all the negative effects would even be gone by the next day."

"I can't think of any other reason for this problem other than a problem with the soul. Who would make a child so determined that peace cannot be achieved without love, and that mutual understanding is the key to peace?"

"Jiraiya, this is reality. This is such an empty ideal. Don't you think this is like the novel you wrote, a protagonist who only exists in the book and whose soul is always so steadfast?"

You wouldn't believe it until you hear it. Jiraiya was shocked when he realized what was going on. A cold sweat broke out on his back. It seemed that Naruto really did have something wrong with him. What eight-year-old could be so determined? Even genjutsu, which could manipulate Kage-level shinobi, wouldn't work here?

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