The Master of Konoha's Legacy

Kushina carefully put the scroll away. Even though she had never lacked food or drink since childhood, she had never seen such a huge sum of money.

Fifty billion, that would require countless S-level missions.

"Then I'll be going now, time is a bit tight."

After giving his instructions, Uchiha Tunan reached out and pinched Xiaoyanbu's chubby cheeks before turning away without a second glance.

Kushina watched Uchiha Tonan's retreating figure and shouted:

"Tunan, be careful when you go to the battlefield."

Uchiha Tonan paused slightly, then nodded without turning his head and said, "I know."

[Chapter 227. Strategic Deception and Provocation of High-Level Officials]

After half an hour.

On the rooftop of Hokage Rock.

The high, azure sky was studded with marble-like clouds, and every now and then a few birds would pierce through the clouds.

Fallen leaves fluttered down, a gentle breeze caressed the tree branches on the mountaintop, and a few leaves slowly drifted down, flying towards the woods.

Uchiha Tonan arrived at the fence, closed his eyes, opened his arms with a look of enjoyment, took a deep breath, and then slowly opened his eyes, looking at the busy pedestrians on the street below.

Danzo, who was standing beside him, had been waiting for a long time. He tapped the railing lightly with his finger and said:

"The war came sooner than I had anticipated."

Uchiha Tonan arched his back slightly, resting his elbows on the railing, and said leisurely, "What's meant to happen will happen. The longer it's suppressed, the more ferocious the explosion will be."

Danzo glanced sideways at Uchiha Tonan and said in a deep voice:

"You don't seem worried about Konoha's situation at all. This time, it's the Land of Fire being besieged by the four great nations."

In recent years, we have lost so many of our top combat forces.

Even I, an old man, feel immense pressure.

Uchiha Tonan chuckled and said, "If even the Hokage isn't worried, why should a Chunin like me be concerned?"

Danzo hesitated for a moment, then said in a deep voice, "Your ninja rank has been promoted to Jonin."

Now that it is wartime, Hiruzen Sarutobi's voice carries far more weight than mine.

Because of your existence, he specifically arranged for the Uchiha clan to ambush Kirigakure.

With the entire coastline serving as a defensive line, coupled with the advantage of ninjutsu countering their abilities, the Uchiha clan was forced to adopt a defensive strategy.

In this way, it will be extremely difficult for the Uchiha clan to gain merit in battle.

Uchiha Tonan narrowed his eyes and immediately replied:

"Then transfer me to Shikaku's command, so that the Uchiha clan will lose its high-end combat power."

No matter how many merits I make on the battlefield in the Land of Rain, Shikaku, as the commander, will still take the lion's share.

They won; it was thanks to Nara Shikaku's skillful command.

If we fail, it's because I, as a subordinate, am incompetent and ineffective.

The Hokage has a brilliant plan. As long as Konoha can pull through, his position will be even more secure.

The credit for defeating Iwagakure belongs to Shikaku.

The credit for defeating Sunagakure belongs to the Hyuga clan.

The credit for defeating Kumogakure goes to Minato-sensei.

The Ino-Shika-Cho trio and the Hyuga clan are all loyal supporters of the Hokage.

Even though Minato-sensei and I were close, he remained loyal to the Hokage.

The arrangements are excellent, aren't they?

Danzo fell silent upon hearing this.

Ordinary ninjas wouldn't even think about these intricacies.

Even if they knew that the Uchiha clan's strategy against Kirigakure was flawed.

But the Uchiha clan wasn't popular in the village.

No one will be willing to speak up for them.

Whether ninjas or ordinary people, most were happy to see the Uchiha clan suffer a setback.

With a simple layout, Hiruzen Sarutobi immediately secured an invincible position.

Danzo took a deep breath and looked at Uchiha Tonan, saying:

"Although I don't get along with Hiruzen."

However, given this situation, I do not want to see you do anything detrimental to Konoha.

"As long as the war ends, I'm willing to fight for the Uchiha clan's rightful benefits."

Uchiha Tonan chuckled upon hearing this, and looked at Danzo with a strange expression, saying:

"Lord Danzo, you may have made a mistake."

What I care about is Konoha, not the Uchiha clan.

Most of the Uchiha clan members are unruly and rebellious.

I never thought about fighting for any benefits for this group.

My heart belongs to the entire Hidden Leaf Village, not just my narrow-minded family.

Danzo was overjoyed upon hearing this, as he already harbored a deep dislike for the Uchiha clan.

However, because of Uchiha Tonan, he had to suppress his disgust.

Unexpectedly, Uchiha Tonan didn't seem to feel any sense of belonging to the Uchiha clan.

That would be fantastic.

Danzo's usually expressionless and cold face suddenly broke into a long-lost smile as he said, "Tunan, I knew I hadn't misjudged you."

Uchiha Tonan gazed at the scenery below, his eyes slightly narrowed, and said leisurely:

"Lord Danzo, even if Konoha doesn't lose this war, it will suffer enormous losses."

The Hokage's strategic plan was clearly flawed, but no one bothered to investigate it.

But if the losses are too great, someone needs to take responsibility.

After Uchiha Tonan's reminder, Danzo seemed to have grasped a key point and whispered, "You mean...?"

Sometimes, it's better not to spell things out.

Uchiha Tonan raised his palm, gently picked up a passing leaf with two fingers, sniffed it lightly, and smiled, "When the time comes, I will fully support you in becoming the Fourth Hokage."

Danzo felt a raging fire rising in his heart, and his breathing became slightly rapid as he asked, "What do you want?"

Uchiha Tonan spread his hands, looking incredulous, and said:

"What are you saying, Lord Danzo?"

Everything I've done is for the prosperity and stability of Konoha.

Do you think of me, Uchiha Tonan, as the kind of person who only acts for personal gain?

Danzo raised an eyebrow slightly, unsure of what to say.

To say that Uchiha Tonan had ulterior motives is an overstatement.

Whether it's the contents of his diary or his consistent behavior, there's not a single fault to be found.

But to say he had no selfish motives...

Danzo was genuinely a little incredulous.

After all, Uchiha Tonan's usual display of knowledge and strategy was far beyond what ordinary ninjas could match.

Danzo didn't believe that a smart person could be completely selfless and fearless; they should at least have some ulterior motives of their own.

Seeing that Danzo remained silent, Uchiha Tonan said in a slightly lower voice:

"I hope that Danzo will not forget me after he becomes Hokage."

I have always longed to serve the villagers and gain their recognition.

This is the value and meaning of my life.

If possible, being the leader of the Root or the leader of the Dark Guard are both good positions for serving the villagers.

As he spoke, Uchiha Tonan activated his Mangekyou Sharingan, looked at Danzo, and pointed to his eyes, saying:

"By the way, during the war, I suggest that you, sir, be careful not to cause too many casualties to the Uchiha clan."

"After all, with my eyes watching, we only need to mobilize them a little, and the Uchiha clan will be at our disposal."

Upon seeing Uchiha Tonan activate his Mangekyou Sharingan, Danzo instinctively narrowed his eyes slightly, avoiding Tonan's gaze, and silently nodded.

Are you kidding me? That's the Mangekyou Sharingan, who would dare to look directly at it?

Seeing Danzo's caution, Uchiha Tonan chuckled, shook his head, and turned to walk down from the rooftop.

"By the way, it seems there are many talented people hidden among the villagers of Konoha."

I suggest that Lord Danzo pay more attention to them and bring them under his command as soon as possible.

Only with someone like you as Hokage can Konoha have a future.

I said it.

Uchiha Tonan came to say so much to Danzo, but of course he didn't really want to help Danzo become Hokage.

She simply wanted to make Danzo understand that the Uchiha clan were people she could use.

Let Danzo help with logistics, so that too many Uchiha clan members don't die.

These are all reserve grains.

If too many people die, Uchiha Tonan will feel guilty for wasting food.

After a long while, Danzo let out a heavy sigh and raised his hand in a gesture.