I, who just wanted to be lazy, was forced to become the Hokage.

Chapter 473 The Uchiha's Predicament and Dawn!

Just as Nara had envisioned.

Fugaku Uchiha had indeed received news of the Fourth Hokage's sudden visit to the Uchiha clan long ago.

To be precise, as soon as Nara Rinka and Uchiha Shisui entered the Uchiha compound, someone went to inform the current head of the Uchiha clan.

However, Fugaku Uchiha had absolutely no idea what the Fourth Hokage's intentions were.

Since Nara Rinkei became the Fourth Hokage, he has rarely made public appearances in the village.

The daily affairs that the Hokage was responsible for were basically handed over to Nara Shikaku, the Jonin squad leader (Executive Vice Hokage), including the authority to handle missions, which was extremely important in the eyes of most Konoha ninjas.

Although Konoha is just a small village.

But as the saying goes, shallow waters breed many turtles, and small temples attract many demons.

The Hokage, elders, ninja clans, commoners, and even daimyo from as far away as Kyoto...

There are indeed quite a few "factions" within Konoha Village.

The saying "a new emperor, a new court" also exists in the ninja world.

In the eyes of many insightful Konoha ninjas, the first thing the Fourth Hokage should have done after ascending to the Hokage throne was to establish his own team.

Just like how Danzo Shimura, Homura Mitokado, and Koharu Utatane were to Hiruzen Sarutobi.

What no one expected was that the village's fourth head seemed to have some...

lazy.

It was nothing like the aggressive and daring performance they displayed on the battlefield.

Everyone has only heard that the tea and snacks in the Hokage's office have been changed time and time again.

However, I have never heard of the fourth generation's political views or policy opinions.

The commoner ninjas did not have any negative thoughts about the Fourth Hokage's "lazy governance".

However, the various ninja clans always felt a sense of unease, as if a fishbone was stuck in their throats.

The Ino-Shika-Cho trio and the Senju clan, which played a significant role in the Fourth Hokage election, are relatively unaffected.

These ninja clans can be considered the core of Nara's power base.

But the other ninja clans...

Especially the Uchiha clan.

They are more "sensitive" to matters related to Naruto.

Others don't know.

Does the Uchiha clan not understand their own affairs?

Leaving aside other matters.

As early as after the Second Hokage came to power, the Uchiha clan was already being subtly marginalized by the Konoha leadership.

Fortunately, although the Second Hokage was hostile to the Uchiha clan, he was still fairly fair in his dealings.

Not only did he grant the Uchiha clan a "police department," but he also took Uchiha Kagami as a disciple.

Until the Third Hokage took office, and Uchiha Kagami died young...

Not only were the communication channels between the Uchiha clan and the Konoha leadership severed, but they also faced even more severe exclusion than during the Second Hokage's time.

The most crucial point is that the Uchiha clan's upward mobility within Konoha Village was deliberately blocked!

For Uchiha clan ninjas, even if you are a genius, you can only stay in the police department and do your job.

Want to infiltrate the Dark Side?

None of the doors!

Within Konoha, if you can't join the Anbu, you naturally can't get close to the Hokage...

That means they are destined to drift further and further away from the core power of the village.

If they were ordinary ninjas, they might not care about this aspect.

However, the Uchiha clan is one of the most powerful clans in Konoha!

A powerful clan that controls an independent department is gradually drifting further and further away from the village's power center...

This is likely a path to certain death!

Fugaku Uchiha was extremely troubled by this.

The police department is the Uchiha clan's "territory," but it is also the Uchiha clan's "prison."

There was a time when Fugaku Uchiha also thought about trying to change the awkward relationship between his clan and the village.

The path he chose was—

Election for Hokage!

In Fugaku Uchiha's view, as long as he successfully ran for the Fourth Hokage of the village, he would definitely be able to adjust the relationship between the clan and the village, and lead the clan and the village to grow bigger and stronger and create brilliance together.

Moreover.

The Senju clan produced two Hokage.

Even the Third Hokage was a disciple of the Second Hokage.

By any measure, it's about time the Uchiha clan produced a new Hokage!

But as it turns out...

Some things, if they can't be done, they simply can't be done.

Some things, if they're not meant to be yours, will never be yours.

In the previous Jonin team voting process.

If it weren't for the united support of the Uchiha clan's Jonin for their clan leader...

Fugaku Uchiha might end up competing with Orochimaru for last place...

Even with the support of the Uchiha clan's Jonin.

Fugaku Uchiha's total votes were lower than those of Hiashi Hyuga, who was also running for the same position, not to mention Minato Namikaze. Nara Langui had even more votes than Minato Namikaze!

This is more than just a crushing defeat.

It was a complete and utter defeat!

Even if we disregard the voting process for the Jonin class.

Let's just talk about individual strength, which is more important for ninjas.

Fugaku Uchiha didn't think he would be a match for Nara Rinka.

The shadow of darkness is a monster far more terrifying than the yellow flash!

This point has long been a consensus in the ninja world.

In terms of strength and prestige, the two core indicators for running for Hokage, Fugaku Uchiha was inferior to others.

The plan to "become Hokage and change the Uchiha clan" was aborted before it could even begin.

After much deliberation, Fugaku Uchiha decided to place his bet on Shisui Uchiha.

have to say.

The current situation of the Uchiha clan is somewhat similar to that of the Second Hokage.

With the Fourth Hokage in power, and the opposing side having a "team member" from the Uchiha clan...

The relationship between the Uchiha clan and the village shouldn't have been "bad" until the time of the Third Hokage.

"As long as Shisui maintains a close relationship with the Fourth Hokage, there is still hope for the family's future!"

Uchiha Fugaku thought to himself.

But to his utter surprise, before he could even discuss the future development plan of the clan with Uchiha Shisui...

Uchiha Shisui then led Nara Ranke directly to the Uchiha clan's residence!

If Fugaku Uchiha remembered correctly, this was probably the first time the Fourth Hokage had made a public appearance at a ninja clan's base since taking over.

This contains a lot of meaning.

Fugaku Uchiha only cared about one thing—the Fourth Hokage did not reject the Uchiha clan!

"Mikoto."

Fugaku Uchiha uttered his wife's name in a deep voice.

"Bring Itachi here."

"The Fourth Hokage has come to our Uchiha clan, and he might come to our house later."

the other side.

Nara Rinka had no idea about Uchiha Fugaku's extensive mental preparation.

He followed Uchiha Shisui and toured almost the entire Uchiha clan, gaining a basic understanding of the clan's overall situation.

In short—they truly deserve to be called a super clan of Konoha!

Even excluding those "commoner Uchiha" who are unable to awaken the Sharingan.

The number of normal ninjas in the Uchiha clan is enough to overwhelm the Nara clan!

then.

Nara Rinka then traveled to their final destination together with Uchiha Shisui.

Having received advance notice, Fugaku Uchiha was already waiting at the door with his family.

"Yondaime-sama!"

Fugaku Uchiha bowed in greeting, as did Mikoto Uchiha and Itachi Uchiha standing beside him.

Nara Rangsuke was very polite to the large family who were waiting for him.

But what about Uchiha Shisui after him...?

Fugaku Uchiha straightened up, his gaze sweeping over Shisui Uchiha standing behind Nara Rinka out of the corner of his eye, a slight feeling of unease creeping into his heart.

Ninjas are known for their exceptionally keen senses.

Not to mention Uchiha Fugaku, an elite Jonin who earned the reputation of "fierce eyes" on the battlefield.

I don't know if it was just his imagination.

Shisui seemed to have revealed a hint of something to him just now...

Killing intent?

Before Uchiha Fugaku could sort out his thoughts...

Nara Rinka's voice rang out immediately.

"Clan Head Fugaku, I am truly sorry for coming without prior notice."

Nara Rinka said with a smile.

"May I speak to you in private?"

"I've recently come up with some new ideas about the police force controlled by nobles."

To address the issue of the Uchiha clan's extermination.

It's definitely not advisable to directly reveal the news of the Uchiha clan's future annihilation to Uchiha Fugaku.

If Fugaku Uchiha had asked a few more questions, and learned that his own son, whom he was so proud of, would one day slaughter his clan...

Nara Rankei had no idea how much this would affect the father.

Of course, it's also possible that it won't.

After all, this is several years later on the normal timeline.

When Itachi Uchiha killed his father and mother, both Fugaku Uchiha and Mikoto Uchiha accepted their deaths "very calmly".

Ok……

In any case, Nara Rinka couldn't understand the strange thought processes of many Uchiha clan ninjas.

Compared to the other Uchiha clan members who frequently wanted to destroy the world.

The fact that Fugaku Uchiha and Mikoto Uchiha "generously sacrificed themselves" is actually considered an example that is not outrageous.

Let's get back to the main topic.

Nara Rinka, in his current capacity, wants to deal with the Uchiha clan's problems.

Aside from the mandatory Hokage orders.

The best entry point.

It's actually the police department!

(End of this chapter)