The Master of Konoha's Legacy

"Kawafuji Sanjaya, squad leader of the North City Guard."

"Toyota Ueya, squad leader of the North City Guard."

......

After everyone finished reporting, Uchiha Tonan nodded.

He lifted the teapot on the table, tilted his body slightly, and poured tea into Uenohara Shota's teacup.

He spoke in a tone that seemed to be asking for advice:

"I'm new here and don't know exactly what to do."

Shota-kun, could you please explain this to me, your junior?

Shota Uenohara grinned and said enthusiastically:

"There's not much to do; just leave the patrol and gatekeeping duties to the staff."

Lord Tu Nan has free time, and the rewards for completing tasks will be deposited into your bank account regularly by the Daimyo Prefecture.

Uchiha Tonan said with a delighted expression, "I didn't expect my mission to be so easy. I can make money even while lying down."

"Lord Tu Nan, just focus on your cultivation and don't let these trivial matters affect you."

Even if something important happens, I'm here. I guarantee there won't be any problems.

Shota Uenohara patted his chest and assured him, looking like he was doing this for his own good.

Uchiha Tonan looked at Uenohara Shota, picked up his teacup, took a sip, and said meaningfully:

"Then I should thank you."

"Of course, of course," said Shota Uenohara as he reached for the teacup in front of him.

Suddenly, a gust of wind rushed towards me.

"Clang, clang."

In the blink of an eye, Uchiha Tonan suddenly launched an attack.

He used two kunai to pierce Uenohara Shota's hands, pinning them firmly to the table.

"Ah!" Uenohara Shotai screamed loudly, his eyes wide with pain.

Upon seeing this, the members of the North City Guard, who were lined up in the courtyard, instinctively wanted to rush forward to rescue Uenohara Shota.

"Earth Escape Technique, the Swamp of the Underworld."

In an instant, the entire backyard turned into a swamp, and everyone sank into it.

"Spare me, Lord Tunan!"

"Lord Tunan, what did we do wrong?"

Why are you treating us like this?

......

Uchiha Tonan ignored Nohara Shota's wails and the questioning and pleas for mercy from the North City Guards.

He leisurely picked up the teacup in front of Uenohara Shota, took a small sip, and said calmly:

"Excuse me, everyone, I'm young and I'm afraid you'll look down on me."

The only solution I could think of was to establish my authority.

Don't worry, everyone. As long as you don't move around, nothing will happen.

After saying that, Uchiha Tonan put down his teacup.

The head servant, who had just recovered from his shock, quickly bent down and picked up the teapot to pour tea for Uchiha Tonan.

Uchiha Tonan glanced at the other person slightly to the side and casually said:

"You're very clever. What's your name?"

The head servant quickly knelt on the ground, bowing his head deeply, and said, "Reporting to Lord Tu Nan, my name is Yoshihara So."

Uchiha Tonan nodded and waved casually.

Then he reached out and pinched the teacup, slowly turning it.

His gaze remained fixed on the pattern on the teacup, and he said in a puzzled tone:

"Why do you think you can be on the same level as me?"

Do you really think I'm some clueless little kid?

"You want to sideline me right from the start?"

After saying that, he put down the teacup, took out a kunai from his ninja tool bag, and played with it in his hand.

Shota Uenohara wanted to break free from the kunai's restraints, but the slightest movement of his hand caused excruciating pain.

Watching Uchiha Tonan constantly fiddling with his kunai, Uenohara Shota swallowed hard and said:

"What do you want to do? I'll tell you."

"If you dare kill me, you're finished too. This isn't Konoha, it's the Land of Fire."

Upon hearing this, Uchiha Tonan chuckled and said:

"It seems that Captain Shota may have some misunderstanding about me."

I have always been a law-abiding citizen and have never done anything illegal or disorderly.

Before Uenohara Shota could even breathe a sigh of relief...

Uchiha Tonan slammed the kunai in his hand onto the table and said to the people in the swamp:

“If any of you know what kind of shady things he's done, speak up.”

Whoever talks the most will become the vice-captain.

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone in the swamp fell silent.

Uenohara Shota stared at Uchiha Tonan with resentment, already thinking of several ways to take revenge.

Time passed slowly, but no one spoke.

"Slap, slap, slap..."

Uchiha Tonan shook his head with a smile while clapping his hands, and said to Uenohara Shota:

"I didn't expect you to be so popular."

"Hmph, I have always acted impartially. Even if you force them to talk, they won't be able to find fault with me."

"Uchiha Tonan, right? You're finished. I'm going to report you to the Minister of Inspection right now."

Uenohara Shota's eyes were bloodshot, and he wished he could swallow Uchiha Tonan whole.

Uchiha Tonan tapped his finger lightly on the table twice and said, "Cang."

"Your subordinate is here," Yoshihara Ao said, kneeling on one knee.

Uchiha Tonan said leisurely:

"Go to Captain Shota's house and check if there are any suspicious records. If so, bring them over."

[Chapter 76. Turning Subordinates to Bribe Ministers]

Half an hour later, Yoshihara Aoi returned with a thick stack of documents, placed them on the table, and said:

“Sir, these were all found at Shota Uenohara’s house.”

Uenohara Shota's vest was already soaked with sweat, and he said with a fierce look:

"Uchiha Tonan, I advise you not to watch it."

Taking some things too seriously is bad for everyone.

I understand the reasoning.

Why do humans have two eyes?

It's so that we can turn a blind eye to some things.

Uchiha Tonan casually flipped through the records, then looked at the group in the swamp and said:

"Is this why you dare not report him?"

Everyone lowered their heads and remained silent.

Uchiha Tonan chuckled and gave the order:

"Cang, burn all of these."

Yoshihara Sou respectfully replied, "Yes, Lord Tonan."

Then he took a brazier and burned all the records in front of everyone.

After watching Yoshihara Aoi burn all of these things, Uenohara Shota said with a gloating tone:

"You're finished. The things you just burned contained the city entry tax book, which is to be shown to the Minister of Finance."

Let's see how you explain yourself then.

Upon hearing this, Uchiha Tonan frowned, looking surprised, and said:

"Who said I burned it? I was the one who burned the tax books because I was checking the accounts and you were worried about the embezzlement being exposed."

Everyone present can be my witness.

Shota Uenohara was taken aback upon hearing this, then roared, "You're slandering me!"

Uchiha Tonan ignored him and instead looked at the people in the swamp, saying:

"Everyone, I believe you are all law-abiding citizens and will not collude with this guy."

Anyone who wants to report him can speak freely.

These are all achievements; even if you don't get promoted, you'll still get a share of the profits.

Cang, please help me write this down.

For each charge, it must be noted who made the statement and have them personally affix their fingerprints.