The Master of Konoha's Legacy

As soon as Uchiha Tonan stepped out of the Hokage Building, two ANBU members lurking in the shadows appeared behind him.

They were specifically responsible for pushing Uchiha Tonan's wheelchair and relaying messages.

Uchiha Tonan handed the personnel list to one of the Anbu members, and said leisurely:

“Bring everyone on the list to my office.”

If any family dares to refuse to release him, just mention my name.

Furthermore, I want to inform everyone that the New Year is just around the corner, and I cannot allow any mishaps to occur in Konoha.

If things are handled well, the department will distribute year-end bonuses.

"Yes."

[Chapter 323: The S-Rank Mission Has Arrived with a Surprise]

afternoon.

In the secret service office.

Uchiha Tonan sat at his desk.

On the table was freshly brewed hot tea, steaming gently.

Below are rows of Konoha ninja.

These ninjas were either Jonin or Chunin with special skills.

Everyone except Kakashi looked nervous and didn't dare to breathe loudly.

This is an instinctive reaction when facing someone in a superior position, especially when there is a significant disparity in their status.

Uchiha Tonan ran his fingers over the names on the list, one by one, as if he were looking at them with his fingers instead of his eyes.

After a long silence, Uchiha Tonan paused, raised his head, and said calmly:

"You are all ninjas in Konoha who are stronger than your peers, or who have outstanding potential and special skills."

Congratulations on standing out from many ninjas and being selected by the Anbu.

You now have the opportunity to join the Dark Division without taking an exam.

If you're willing, stay and contribute your strength to Konoha.

Of course, the benefits and treatment of ANBU members are much better than those of ordinary ninjas.

It's not just about money, but also about various precious resources, such as powerful ninjutsu and unique medicinal formulas.

Your experience in the shadows will be valuable assets for your future promotions.

This can be considered a chance for a family to achieve great success, which will be of great benefit to the family and future generations.

However, high returns come with high risks, and the Anbu has the highest casualty rate among all departments in Konoha.

I've made the situation clear to you all; whether you want to join or not depends on your personal wishes.

High-end cakes are always hard to distinguish from fakes.

Uchiha Tonan first subtly flattered them, then rephrased the recruitment process.

They highlighted the benefits and compensation package, especially making a grand promise about the future.

Being a member of the Anbu can indeed enhance one's resume, but for a ninja without a background, their entire life will remain that of an Anbu member.

Unless one's strength and achievements far surpass those of ordinary people, there is only a slight possibility of becoming a captain like White Fang.

However, they still have no say in the upper echelons.

As for the so-called risks, Uchiha Tonan brushed them off lightly.

As expected, everyone below looked excited, feeling honored to be chosen by the Dark Division, and had no intention of refusing.

One by one, they said with solemn expressions:

"I'm willing to join the Dark Division."

"I'm willing to join the Dark Division."

"I'm willing to join the Dark Division."

.......

Seeing that everyone agreed to join, Uchiha Tonan nodded in satisfaction and waved to the ANBU squad leader who was waiting to the side:

"Very good, now go to the next room to pick up your identification documents."

This senior member of the Dark Guard will guide you on what to do next.

Oh, and Kakashi, you stay.

Immediately afterwards, the squad leader of the secret service led everyone away.

In the empty office, only Kakashi and Uchiha Tonan were present.

Uchiha Tonan sighed softly, his face showing worry, and said:

"Kakashi, the situation in Konoha is not as optimistic as it seems on the surface."

The older generation of high-ranking officials still control some departments. They are reluctant to give up their power and often outwardly comply with but inwardly defy Minato's orders.

The same goes for the secret service I command; I don't even know who I can trust.

You're the only person I can trust right now, which is why I'm asking you for help.

I'm sorry to have troubled you.

Upon hearing this, Kakashi's previously indifferent eyes lit up slightly.

Is this what it feels like to be trusted and relied upon...?

Kakashi's eyes hardened, and he solemnly said:

"How can I help you?"

Uchiha Tonan calmly opened the drawer, took out a stack of documents, and handed them to Kakashi, saying:

"This is the information I secretly collected about the Cloud Village spies."

You need to arrest all these spies before the Lunar New Year and interrogate them in the torture chamber.

I need to use my achievements to shut those old guys up.

To help Minato-sensei establish himself in Konoha.

Kakashi took the documents, and without even flipping through them, said confidently, "No problem."

After all, Kakashi, having awakened the Mangekyou Sharingan, was far stronger than any ordinary Jonin.

The single eye technique, Kozuki-yomi, is enough to instantly kill 99% of Konoha ninjas.

Uchiha Tonan smiled slightly, took out the mission sheet, signed his name with a pen, and handed it to Kakashi, saying:

"Once you've collected your identification documents, you can go."

This is your task sheet, and it has my autograph on it.

You can mobilize the village's secret forces at will if necessary.

I classified this task as S-level.

Once you've finished, I'll promote you to captain of the Dark Force.

Please.

Kakashi was taken aback by these words, his brows furrowed, and he hesitated before replying:

"Wouldn't this be a bit inappropriate?"

Even a genuine S-rank mission wouldn't be enough to make me the captain of the Dark Force.

People will definitely use this to badmouth you behind your back.

Uchiha Tonan smiled and shook his head, saying:

"I know your abilities; you are fully capable of this position."

So what if others say I'm nepotistic?

I don't care about those rumors.

If someone feels it's inappropriate, I'll let them challenge you.

I'll be your stepping stone.

Seeing Uchiha Tonan's confidence in him, Kakashi's face hardened, and he nodded firmly, saying:

I won't let you down.

After saying that, he put away the mission sheet and spy information and left the office.

After a long while, Uchiha Tonan picked up the warm tea on the table, took a sip, and pondered:

In a few days, once the funding arrives, we can integrate the various departments together.

The medical department's equipment and data can help me with my research.

Even some less sensitive experimental problems can be handed over to those medical ninjas to tackle.

The logistics department can provide me with as much material as I need, and no one else can access it.

The intelligence department and the interrogation department act as eyes and ears, observing the movements of the ninja world.

While we're at it, we can also gather information on the dirty dealings of those high-ranking ninja clan members, so we can use it to blackmail them if needed.

Let them work for me.

The Anbu, Konoha's most powerful weapon, can help me with my plans.

Not bad, not bad.

Once the Nine-Tailed Fox's rampage is over, I'll be able to travel to other places.

After thinking it over, Uchiha Tonan opened a drawer and took out an intelligence report marked with an S-rank.

The target on the intelligence report was none other than Orochimaru, whom Uchiha Tonan had always believed to be dead.

According to intelligence, Orochimaru appeared in the territory of the Fuma clan in the Land of Rice Fields a year ago.