The Master of Konoha's Legacy

Suddenly, the First Elder's expression shifted slightly, a kind and gentle smile appearing on his face. He spoke to Uchiha Tonan:

“Tunan, the people of your tribe actually care about you a lot, but they don’t say the nice things. Don’t take it to heart.”

Just then, a group of secret agents appeared not far away.

"Tunan, are you alright?"

The ANBU members quickly made way for him, and Hiruzen Sarutobi, dressed in civilian clothes, stepped out from behind, his expression filled with deep worry and concern.

Uchiha Tonan's eyes lit up, and a warm smile appeared on his face as he said, "Hokage-sama, I'm alright."

Hiruzen Sarutobi casually glanced at the two books Uchiha Tonan was carrying under his arm, and said with a lingering fear in his eyes:

"I rushed over as soon as I heard the news. Thank goodness you're alright. Who attacked you?"

Uchiha Tonan pursed his lips, seemingly having something difficult to say.

"Tu Nan, the Hokage has arrived. Now you can speak."

"Don't you, as a member of your own people, even have the right to know?"

The Grand Elder, true to his dramatic nature, spoke with a gloomy expression.

Uchiha Tonan glanced at the Grand Elder, then turned his gaze to Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded and said:

"Go ahead."

Uchiha Tonan then spoke:

"The other party is a ninja dressed as an ANBU member, and his ninjutsu uses insects."

He said he was from the Root Clan and that a man named Danzo wanted to see me.

I'd never heard of Danzo before. When I refused his demands, he attacked me.

Well done!

The elder was secretly pleased, believing that Uchiha Tonan was deliberately trying to sow discord among the Konoha leadership.

He feigned anger towards Hiruzen Sarutobi and said:

"Lord Hokage, shouldn't you give us Uchiha an explanation?"

What were the Root members' motives in ambushing the Uchiha clan's genius in the dead of night?

Hiruzen Sarutobi frowned, not expecting that Root was behind this.

But upon closer reflection, there really is a 98% chance.

Hiruzen Sarutobi originally planned to have the Anbu use Water Release to extinguish the fire and retrieve the enemy's corpse for inspection.

Now I'm actually a little hesitant.

Danzo, what a mess you've made!

"The secret service will investigate the specifics. If the facts are true, I will naturally act in accordance with the village rules."

Hiruzen Sarutobi harbored extreme resentment towards Danzo. He reached out and touched Uchiha Tonan's hair, looking at him with concern:

"Tunan, now that your home is destroyed, have you considered moving to another place?"

The Grand Elder was now truly anxious and quickly spoke up:

"Lord Hokage, Tu Nan is a member of the Uchiha clan. His home is gone, but the Uchiha clan can provide him with a house in the center of the clan's territory."

Could it be that the Hokage intends to divide our Uchiha clan?

Why take it so seriously? Can't you see I was just joking?

Hiruzen Sarutobi naturally knew that it was impossible to get Uchiha Tonan out of the Uchiha clan's territory.

This was merely to deepen Uchiha Tonan's positive feelings towards him.

At this moment, Uchiha Tonan shrank slightly behind Sarutobi Hiruzen, looking at him with hopeful eyes.

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked down into Tonan Uchiha's eyes, sighed, and said:

“It was my oversight, child. Just listen to your elder’s arrangements.”

Uchiha Tunan pursed his lips and nodded obediently.

"If there's nothing else, Tu Nan, come with me. I'll take you to our new place."

The elder said coldly, then beckoned to Uchiha Tonan.

"Lord Hokage, I'll be going now."

"Go."

Uchiha Tonan glanced at Hiruzen Sarutobi with a look of lingering affection before stepping out from behind him.

Watching Uchiha Tonan follow the elder towards the center of the clan's territory, Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

This child is so sensible, it breaks my heart.

[Chapter 39. Minato Namikaze's Self-Introduction]

After the Uchiha clan left, Hiruzen Sarutobi led a group of Anbu members back to the Hokage Building.

He immediately summoned Shimura Danzo to his office.

The two had a big argument and parted on bad terms.

Uchiha Tonan never imagined that Hiruzen Sarutobi would actually do something to Danzo Shimura for his sake.

It was just a way to give Shimura Danzo a heads-up through Hiruzen Sarutobi's words.

At the very least, we can guarantee that Shimura Danzo won't cause any more trouble in the near future.

"You can't rely on anyone."

Uchiha Tonan lay in his spacious new bedroom, gazing up at the ceiling.

I finally felt a little bit of security because of my improved strength, but now it's gone again.

This time, only an ordinary Jonin from the Aburame clan came.

If it weren't for the Sharingan's dynamic vision and the Byakugan's insightful perception, which perfectly countered the opponent...

Even Uchiha Tonan couldn't say he was absolutely certain of winning.

Ultimately, it comes down to a lack of strength.

It should be about another year before something happens to Sakumo Hatake.

I can't wait any longer.

Currently, the only prey who acknowledge me and are still alive are Naoto Umino, Kakashi, Tenzo Uchiha, and three useless female classmates.

It seems that Naoto Umino is the most suitable candidate.

Although Naoto Umino wasn't very useful, he was at least a Chunin.

Killing him would provide me with... the chakra and mental energy of a Chunin.

Uh... thinking about it that way, it seems like it's not very useful after all.

Naoto Umino, a commoner Chunin, doesn't know many ninjutsu and lacks combat experience.

Most importantly, Uchiha Tonan didn't want to take the risk himself.

Taking the initiative could easily expose a weakness, and if others discovered that he had killed Naoto Umino, he would be completely finished.

Excellent hunters lie in wait, lurking in the shadows, waiting for their prey to reveal itself.

With a hunting ground as large as Konoha, there must be suitable prey.

Thinking of this, Uchiha Tonan sighed, closed his eyes, and lay down to sleep.

The dawn light pierced through the sky, awakening the sleeping Konoha.

Today is the day Uchiha Tonan became a genin.

Uchiha Tonan got up early to wash and get ready.

After packing his ninja tool bag, he left home.

Although this is the center of the Uchiha clan's territory, the courtyard that the First Elder arranged for Uchiha Tonan is no smaller than before.

As soon as he stepped out of his house, Uchiha Tonan saw his clansmen on both sides of the street pointing and whispering about him.

It's clear that news of what happened last night has spread.

Some people didn't even pay attention to their volume when they spoke; Uchiha Tonan could faintly hear the insults.

But Uchiha Tonan was not angry at all.

These people are the future food supply and the aid to my Sharingan evolution.

Let them say a few words of abuse.

"Tu Nan, you're reporting for duty so early?" In the courtyard next door, the First Elder watered the flowers and smiled kindly at Uchiha Tu Nan who was passing by.

Uchiha Tonan was slightly taken aback, realizing that the two of them actually lived so close to each other.

He immediately bowed and said, "Good morning, Elder."

"When you come back, come see me first," the elder instructed.

Uchiha Tonan nodded and quickened his pace to leave.

I feel uncomfortable spending even a second longer with this old schemer; Hiruzen Sarutobi is much easier to appease.

Ninja Academy.

Uchiha Tonan then went into the classroom and randomly found a seat to sit down.

After a while, Kakashi walked into the classroom and looked around.

Upon seeing Uchiha Tonan sitting by the window, he slowly walked over.

"Why haven't you come these past few days?"

"There was a slight mishap."

Kakashi nodded and said nothing more.