The Master of Konoha's Legacy

"Ah."

Hiruzen Sarutobi put away the mission sheet and said:

"The reward has been deposited into your bank accounts. Take a rest during this time. You won't need to take on D-level missions anymore."

Seeing that the important matter had been discussed, Uchiha Tonan smiled.

He took out the prepared gift and placed it in front of Hiruzen Sarutobi, saying:

"Lord Hokage, this is a gift I bought for you in Rose Street. Happy birthday."

However, Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't react much, only nodding and smiling at Uchiha Tonan:

"You're so thoughtful. Leave it here for now, I'll open it when I get home tonight."

After saying that, he casually moved the gift aside.

"Okay."

Uchiha Tonan nodded, showing no displeasure on his face.

Just then, a middle-aged ninja walked in with a triumphant air.

"Lord Hokage."

Upon seeing the middle-aged ninja, Hiruzen Sarutobi smiled genuinely and said:

"Shin-chan, you're back! Come and meet these people."

They are the future pillars of Konoha.

Minato Namikaze nodded to Shinnosuke Sarutobi and said, "Hello, Shinnosuke-senpai, my name is Minato Namikaze."

"Hello."

Sarutobi Shinnosuke nodded with a smile, then looked at Uchiha Tonan and Kakashi.

"These two must be the famous Konoha geniuses, Hatake Kakashi and Uchiha Tonan."

Hiruzen Sarutobi chuckled as he introduced Shinnosuke Sarutobi:

"Hehe, Shinnosuke, as your senior, you should take good care of them."

These two kids have just completed an A-rank mission and been promoted to Chunin.

In particular, Tu Nan killed a rogue ninja from Kirigakure on the way.

Upon hearing this, Sarutobi Shinnosuke glanced at Uchiha Tonan with a strange look in his eyes.

"That's really great."

Uchiha Tonan adjusted his glasses, narrowed his eyes, and smiled:

"It's nothing to worry about. The main problem was that the other side was careless and fell for my illusion."

I don't think I've ever seen Shinnosuke-senpai in the village before.

Sarutobi Shinnosuke reached out and patted Uchiha Tonan on the shoulder, saying:

"Haha, I've been staying by Daming's side the whole time. I only recently took leave to come back and visit."

"Also, find a few skilled ninjas to help maintain order in the Fire Capital."

Uchiha Tonan nodded silently.

Minato Namikaze then spoke:

"Lord Hokage, we'll head back now."

Hiruzen Sarutobi kept his eyes on Shinnosuke Sarutobi from beginning to end, and casually waved his hand, saying, "Go, go."

Uchiha Tonan bowed to Hiruzen Sarutobi and turned to leave.

No wonder Hiruzen Sarutobi was so cold to me; it turns out his favorite son has returned.

If I remember correctly, Sarutobi Shinnosuke should be one of the Eight Colors of Konoha.

It seems that Hiruzen Sarutobi intends to elevate his son's position by staying by the side of the daimyo and gaining prestige.

It's about why Hiruzen Sarutobi has never agreed with me.

So, in his heart, I was just a dog he wanted to give to his own son?

Everything I did before was to train me for his son.

Uchiha Tonan didn't stop walking. As he left the office, he glanced sideways at the two people who were talking.

......

The following day, in the corridor of Konoha Hospital.

Uchiha Tonan pushed Mikoto Motoyoshi to the window to bask in the sun.

"Grandpa, you rest here for a bit, I'll go get the medical report."

"Okay, go ahead," Sanhe Yuanliang said nonchalantly, waving his hand.

Uchiha Tonan went to the doctor's office and handed over the number tag he had received after the physical examination.

The doctor examined him, then took a medical report from the drawer and showed it to Uchiha Tonan:

"You are a relative of Sanhe Yuanliang, right?"

"Yes, I am his grandson."

The doctor looked at the various data on the medical examination report and said:

"Your grandfather is perfectly healthy; he's just getting old, and his bodily functions are inevitably declining."

Uchiha Tonan nodded and said, "I see. What problems might arise from the decline in bodily functions?"

"It's just that his lifespan is almost over. After all, your grandfather is seventy-one years old this year, which is already quite old."

"Will he be with me until I'm an adult?"

The doctor smiled smugly and handed the medical report to Uchiha Tonando:

"How is that possible? If he keeps a positive attitude, he can probably live for another five years."

In addition, it's important to get plenty of rest and sleep.

Uchiha Tonan looked at the medical report in his hand, his expression turned serious, and he said in a low voice:

"Doctor, I need your help with something."

The doctor frowned and asked, "What is it?"

Uchiha Tonan continued:

"Don't tell anyone that Grandpa will live for another five years. No matter how much he asks, you must tell him that he will live to be a hundred."

My grandfather always wanted to see me get married and have children.

I know his personality; if I told him he only had five years to live, he would be devastated.

The doctor nodded in sudden realization and said:

"Yes, we can understand that, after all, it's a white lie."

Okay, I agree.

Uchiha Tonan nodded solemnly, bowed, and said in gratitude, "Thank you, doctor."

Then crumple up the medical examination report and throw it into the wastebasket.

With a bright smile returning to her face, she left the doctor's office.

"Okay, Grandpa, let's go home."

"Why is it taking so long? Where is the medical examination report?"

Uchiha Tonan looked guilty and said:

"The doctor said you have no health problems at all and can live to be a hundred years old. You don't need to bring the medical report."

This aroused Sanhe Yuanliang's suspicion.

"You're not lying to me?"

Uchiha Tonan gave a stiff smile and said, "Why would I lie to you? You can easily live to be a hundred years old and hold your great-grandchildren."

After saying that, he hurriedly pushed Sanhe Yuanliang away.

In the corridor, a doctor who had just come out of his office saw this scene and couldn't help but exclaim in admiration:

"It's been a long time since I've seen such a filial little guy."

[Chapter 57. Tu Nan's Unusual Behavior Arouses Yuan Liang's Suspicion]

Upon returning home, Uchiha Tonan immediately began cooking.

In the past, he would usually cook two or three dishes, but today Uchiha Tonan did something different.

I made eight dishes in one go.

At the dinner table, watching this scene, Sanhe Yuanliang felt increasingly uneasy.

"Why are there so many dishes today? There's no way the two of us can finish them all."

As Uchiha Tonan served rice to Mikoto Motoyoshi, he explained:

"The doctor told me to feed you better and supplement your nutrition."

"If there's anything you'd like to eat, just let me know, and I'll make it for you tomorrow."

Sanhe Yuanliang shook his head and said:

"I'm not picky about food; everything tastes good."

After saying that, he picked up his rice bowl and started eating.

For some reason, Sanhe Yuanliang felt he had no appetite today, and the food tasted like cardboard.

After the meal, Uchiha Tonan did not go to Kakashi's house for training.

Instead, he stayed in the courtyard, chatting and admiring the flowers with Sanhe Yuanliang.

Previously, Uchiha Tonan would quietly listen to Mikoto Motoyoshi recount his glorious past.