The Master of Konoha's Legacy

Hiruzen Sarutobi took a drag of his cigarette, smiled, and waved his hand, saying:

"No need to be so cautious, this mission is unlikely to encounter any danger."

It just so happens that Shinnosuke is one of the Twelve Guardians of the Sea, and his vacation is about to end.

You can go all the way.

We are all Konoha ninjas.

"When you arrive in the City of Fire, Shinnosuke will take care of you."

After saying that, Hiruzen Sarutobi coughed lightly.

Sarutobi Shinnosuke immediately pushed open the office door and walked in.

Uchiha Tonan bowed to Sarutobi Shinnosuke and said, "Shinnosuke-senpai, please guide me."

Sarutobi Shinnosuke smiled, reached out and patted Uchiha Tonan on the shoulder, and said kindly:

"No need to be so formal, I'd be happy to help the village's talented younger generation."

Hiruzen Sarutobi continued, "Your appointment letter is with Shinnosuke. He'll help you with the appointment procedures when you get there."

Uchiha Tonan nodded and said to Sarutobi Shinnosuke, "Thank you, Shinnosuke-senpai. I'm really sorry to have troubled you."

"Departure time is set for tomorrow morning. Please prepare whatever you need in advance," Sarutobi Shinnosuke said with a smile.

"Alright, Lord Hokage, I'll take my leave now."

Uchiha Tonan bowed and left the Hokage's office.

After Uchiha Tonan left, Hiruzen Sarutobi gave Shinnosuke Sarutobi a wink.

Shinnosuke Sarutobi understood, locked the office door, and moved a chair to sit opposite Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Hiruzen Sarutobi flicked his cigarette ash and said in a deep voice:

I plan to retire in a few years.

Remember what I told you.

You must gain the prince's trust and ask him to support you in the Hokage election after he becomes the daimyo.

The Sarutobi clan and the Ino-Shika-Cho trio will support you unconditionally, and I will try my best to advocate for you against other clans.

Based on my observations over the years, I've identified two promising young talents for you.

One is Kakashi, who can take over the Anbu for you in the future.

I originally planned to use Minato Namikaze, but his personality wasn't suitable as a tool, and he got too close to Kushina.

He must not be allowed to access high-level power.

Otherwise, it would be difficult to handle if he had any ulterior motives.

The last one is Tu Nan. Unlike the other members of the Uchiha clan, he is simple-minded and very suitable for brainwashing.

I haven't been paying much attention to him lately, and he's been through so much.

He's become more taciturn, and his personality may have changed.

Once you arrive in the City of Fire with him, try to get close to him often.

If all goes well, it will be time for me to step down.

Even if he doesn't grow to the point where he can influence the Uchiha clan's discourse by then.

But at least he can become a strong person.

In the future, I can become your confidant and manage...the roots for you.

Sarutobi Shinnosuke nodded with a serious expression:

“I understand, Father.”

"By the way, what about Asuma? He's been insisting on going to the City of Fire lately."

Hiruzen Sarutobi squinted, took a deep drag of his cigarette, and exhaled softly:

"If he wants to go out and have fun, take him with you. You can also teach him some knowledge when you have some free time."

As long as he can come back to take the exam before graduation, that's fine.

"Ok."

.......

After returning to the clan's territory, Uchiha Tonan made some purchases.

This includes poison, antidote, kunai, shuriken, soldier pills, explosive tags, and pigeon feed, among other things.

Then put all these items into the storage scroll.

I also informed the Grand Elder about the details of this mission.

That evening, Minato Namikaze and Kushina came to the door and took Uchiha Tonan out for a big meal.

This can also be considered a farewell to Uchiha Tonan.

Late at night, Uchiha Tonan lay in bed pondering his next plan.

Now that I have the strength, I have the right to pursue dignity.

Hiruzen Sarutobi treated himself like a dog for the sake of his son, which was a violation of his own dignity.

The trip to the City of Fire is a good opportunity to see if there's a chance to take down Sarutobi Shinnosuke.

However, Sarutobi Shinnosuke seems to be quite strong. Although he probably couldn't beat me in a head-on fight, he might have some trump card to save his life.

No, no, fighting and killing is the behavior of a reckless person. We should prioritize strategy and use force as a secondary measure.

Uchiha Tonan felt that he had recently gained some strength, and his mindset had started to decline.

In situations where there is insufficient certainty, a cautious approach should be prioritized.

Don't take unnecessary risks, lest you capsize in a ditch.

As for Sarutobi Shinnosuke's matter, we can wait until we get to the Fire City to deal with it gradually.

My top priority is to work hard to improve my strength.

I already have powerful ninjutsu; what I need most now is to increase my chakra reserves and mental strength.

The best approach is to establish welfare institutions and start with those children.

They were taught to cultivate chakra, and then harvested when needed.

Then you need to do two things.

The first point is to earn enough money to establish a welfare home.

If you want to make money, you can try looking for ways in the City of Fire, after all, it's the capital of the Land of Fire and a place where wealth gathers.

The second point is to find a way to quickly cultivate chakra, even if it means sacrificing potential and lifespan.

There's no solution to this right now; we can only wait and see.

[Chapter 74: Leaving the Village for the City of Fire]

(Bonus chapter for a 10,000-yuan reward.)

The next day, early in the morning.

Uchiha Tonan got up and packed his things.

Before leaving, I went to the altar with the wooden carvings and lit three sticks of incense.

"I have to go now, I have a lot to take care of."

They probably won't be back anytime soon.

If you miss me, remember to contact me in a dream.

After speaking, he bowed three times to the row of lifelike statues and lit incense for these relatives and loved ones.

Three hours later.

Uchiha Tonan stood quietly under the big tree at the village entrance, waiting.

At the street corner, Sarutobi Shinnosuke and Asuma finally arrived, albeit late.

Sarutobi Shinnosuke gently ruffled Asuma's hair with a look of affection and said:

"Asuma, if you ever sleep in again, I'm not taking you anywhere."

Asuma impatiently slapped Shinnosuke Sarutobi's hand away and said:

"Okay, okay, I know. I was just too excited last night, which caused me to have insomnia for the first half of the night."

The two arrived at the village entrance, and Sarutobi Shinnosuke said apologetically to Uchiha Tonan:

"I'm sorry to have kept you waiting."

Uchiha Tonan adjusted his glasses, gently shook his head, and said, "It's alright, I just arrived recently too."

Sarutobi Shinnosuke smiled slightly and tugged at Asuma's clothes.

"Asma, Tunan is your classmate, why didn't you say hello?"

"Humph."

Although Asuma and Uchiha Tonan were classmates, for some reason, Asuma seemed to have a problem with Uchiha Tonan, and wouldn't even look at him properly.

Uchiha Tonan merely smiled and narrowed his eyes, showing no anger.

I already had a pretty good idea of ​​the reason.

However, Uchiha Tonan did not expect that Asuma would also be going to the City of Fire.

If things go smoothly, the two of them can pack together.

Sarutobi Shinnosuke scratched his head awkwardly and quickly changed the subject:

"Let's go. You can ask me anytime on the way if you have any questions."

After completing the village exit registration at the village entrance, the three left Konoha and set off for the Land of Fire.

Having just stepped out of the barrier not far, Uchiha Tonan slowed his pace slightly and looked back.