Konoha: This Uchiha is extremely sneaky

Chapter 46 Visitors

It was another morning in Toshiro's living room.

"Please have a seat!"

Unusually, a guest visited Toshiro's house today. He was a member of the security force, in his early twenties, slightly taller than the average Uchiha. He had medium-length hair that fell down his back. His face was somewhat stern, with two long nasolabial folds. He gave off an air of seriousness, rigidity, and meticulousness.

That's right, this man is none other than Fugaku Uchiha, who would later father the "filial son" and "Optimus Prime." He's not yet the head of the Uchiha clan. Although he's the son of the current clan head and his strength is widely recognized within the clan, with him as a powerful figure, who can predict the future?

"I'm so sorry, we rarely have visitors, so we weren't prepared at all!"

"Please have some tea!"

As he spoke, Toshiro quickly brought out a tray with two cups of freshly brewed green tea on it. He handed one cup to Fugaku, then picked up the other and sat down opposite him at the tea table, quietly watching him.

Fugaku Uchiha was completely baffled by his visit to his home today. He couldn't understand what was so important about a kid like him who hadn't even become a ninja yet.

As far as he knew, this "future clan leader," on whom the current clan leader placed high hopes, was extremely busy. Not only did he hold an important position in the security forces, but he also frequently took on various high-difficulty missions assigned by the Hokage.

They also maintain connections with various branches of the family.

The village, the clan, and the security forces are all being taken care of very well; he's acting like a young clan leader. As the old saying goes, "An owl entering a house at night doesn't come without a reason," so hopefully it's not bad news.

[They are extremely courteous and attentive to guests!]

[Unlike most children who would panic in front of elders in their clan, he was remarkably mature and calm!]

[In addition, his persistent efforts over the years, coupled with his resolute character, have made him a formidable figure!]

Since entering, Fugaku Uchiha hadn't uttered a single word. He simply observed Toshiro's every move, watching how he treated people and how he handled his unexpected visit.

In just a few minutes of observation, combined with some intelligence gathered from the clan, he could basically conclude that the boy before him was a promising ninja talent and would become a pillar of the clan in the future.

"I wonder what brings you here today, Fugaku-senpai. If there's anything I can do to help, please don't hesitate to ask!"

The silence didn't last long.

As the head of the household, Toshiro spoke first. His attitude was very proper, as if he was ready to let the family know if there was anything they needed. He was certain he would do his best to complete the family's task, but the key phrase was still "within his power."

He was a boy not even eight years old. A kid still attending ninja school, it seemed his family had no designs on him. So he didn't beat around the bush and went straight to the point.

Upon hearing this, Fugaku Uchiha did not rush to speak. Instead, he held his hot teacup, blew on the steam rising from the rim, glanced at Toshiro, and then spoke slowly and deliberately.

"As a genius within the clan, Toshiro, what are your thoughts on the current situation in the ninja world?"

How do I see it? I see it with my eyes!

He muttered a curse under his breath. He hadn't expected that after all that preparation, Fugaku Uchiha would finally ask such a question. Was this a question that should be asked of a child?

"Senior Fugaku thinks too highly of me. How could an ordinary student from a ninja academy like me possibly know about something like this?"

"However, since you've asked, I'll reluctantly offer my answer!"

"The Ninja Academy has expanded its enrollment this year!"

Yes, the Ninja Academy expanded its enrollment today. Unlike when Toshiro enrolled at the age of six, this year the Ninja Academy has enrolled not only six-year-olds, but also some five-year-olds.

Just like his clansman Obito Uchiha, who entered the school as a bottom-of-the-class student. And then there's Kakashi Hatake, the son of the "White Fang of Konoha," who committed suicide a month earlier. His exact age when he entered the school was a mere five years old!

Upon hearing this, Fugaku Uchiha, who had asked the question, was somewhat surprised. He had only asked the question casually and had never expected the young man opposite him to give any plausible answer.

[I didn't expect this kid to be so observant, and his perspective on things is different from that of adults.]

"As expected of a rare genius in the family!"

"Fugaku-senpai, you're too kind. As for being a genius... I'm just someone who works harder than the average person!"

Being a genius in the Naruto world is no easy feat. Whether it's Minato Namikaze, Itachi Uchiha, or even Kakashi Hatake later on, they all have the title of genius, but none of them ended up in a good way!

As the saying goes, the higher you're praised, the harder you fall. You keep calling yourself a genius, we have no idea what you're up to. Be humble! Be humble!

"Since Toshiro isn't as clueless as ordinary children, I'll be frank with you!"

"Based on intelligence gathered by the family and various war-related resources such as iron, medicine, and food, their prices are slowly increasing!"

This is all thanks to him and the Ninja Cat Clan. His ideas and Uchiha Mika's development of a blood-clotting agent have made the clan slightly more sensitive to the prices of medicinal ingredients. Meanwhile, the Ninja Cat Clan's high-quality shuriken and kunai have seen a surge in sales. Recently, the price of raw materials has skyrocketed, and the clan has also received feedback on this.

"Some experienced elders in the clans speculate that the major ninja villages may not be satisfied with some of the treaties and outcomes of the last war. War is very likely to break out in the near future!"

Upon hearing this, Toshiro wasn't too surprised. After all, the Third Shinobi World War in the original story was the most devastating of all the Shinobi World Wars. Not only was it long-lasting, but the loss of lives was also terrifying.

The heads of almost all the major families have been replaced.

When Minato Namikaze, the younger sister of the Hokage, took over as the Fourth Hokage.

Representatives from various clans attended the Hokage succession ceremony. Whether it's the Ino, Shika, Cho, or Uchiha clans, they're all from the younger generation. Where are the current clan heads? They were all wiped out by the war!

As he spoke, Fugaku Uchiha kept observing Toshiro's expression. To his surprise, Toshiro's expression didn't change much upon hearing the news that war was about to break out.

What kind of fluctuation could there be? He was already able to remain calm and composed regarding news whose outcome he knew in advance.

As for feigning surprise, he had figured it out long ago. Playing with micro-expressions in front of a Jonin of the Uchiha clan was too risky.

(End of this chapter)