The Master of Konoha's Legacy

"Yes, yes, Lord Tu Nan not only adopted these orphans, but also hired people to teach them knowledge."

I'd be happy to do such a good deed even for free.

.......

With the posting of the notice and the help of the city's online trolls, the news spread faster and faster.

More and more people are coming to apply for the job.

the other side.

After wandering around the city for a while, Uchiha Tonan leisurely arrived at the North City Guard's Mansion. Like the others, he volunteered and entered the mansion to wait.

By the afternoon, over a hundred job applicants had gathered in the main hall of the North City Guard's Mansion.

Not long after, Uchiha Tonan's shadow clone came from the study into the hall, bowed slightly to everyone, and said apologetically:

"Sorry, the North City Guard is very busy. We've kept you waiting."

"No, no, we just arrived a little while ago."

"You've worked hard, Lord Tunan."

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[Chapter 83. Self-Directed and Self-Acted Rise to Fame]

The shadow clone took a seat in the main seat and sipped his tea.

"The assessment will last for two hours, and I will only select one person based on their merit."

I'm not a professional either, so my final judgment may not be entirely accurate. I hope those who weren't accepted won't be discouraged.

As soon as he finished speaking, Uchiha Tonan's shadow clone gave Yoshihara Ao a wink.

Yoshihara Aoi understood immediately and distributed the exam papers to everyone.

When most people saw the contents of the exam paper, they were stunned on the spot.

This is hardly a job of finding teachers for orphans.

Anyone who can answer all these questions correctly would be more than qualified to be His Highness's teacher.

The exam questions covered a wide range of topics, including various industries.

From strategies for governing a country to ingenious techniques and survival skills in the wild, it covers everything.

Without an astonishing amount of knowledge, I couldn't even begin to write anything for the first few questions.

But as shocking as it may be, the question still needs to be answered.

What if I guess right? Or what if someone else is even less skilled than me?

With this in mind, everyone picked up their pens and began answering the questions.

The first question was the simplest: it asked participants to write a self-introduction, explaining their areas of expertise.

Most people honestly wrote that they were literate, good at managing people's livelihoods, and had a good understanding of business.

Uchiha Tonan, however, curled the corners of his lips and wrote:

I learned to read and write at the age of three, and by the age of seven I had read extensively the works of sages and worthies.

He spent over twenty years in seclusion in the city at the age of ten, and tempered his heart in the world.

At the age of thirty-seven, he retired to the mountains and forests, living in seclusion at the edge of the world.

Living with rivers and birds and beasts as neighbors, we can immerse ourselves in understanding the profound truths of nature.

Forty glorious years, mastering one technique, two strategies, and six arts.

One technique.

The art of ruling emperors.

It can command both civil and military officials, investigate people's hearts, distinguish between loyalty and treachery, and skillfully recruit the virtuous and capable.

Two strategies.

A master strategist, skilled at using the enemy's spear against their shield, observing the chaos of the world while reaping the benefits.

The second strategy is to promote peace and prosperity. If this strategy is followed, the people will be won over, and the whole world will submit.

If one learns one technique and two strategies together, one can dominate a region when poor, and conquer the world when rich.

The Six Arts.

Etiquette, hunting, commerce, farming, books, and mathematics.

Those who are proficient in all six arts can serve as ministers in the palace or enjoy wealth and honor in public.

After writing his self-introduction, Uchiha Tonan officially began answering the questions.

Compared to others who struggled to put pen to paper and looked distressed.

Uchiha Tunan's brushstrokes were incredibly fluid and powerful, flowing smoothly without any pauses when he put pen to paper.

The person sitting next to him was practically staring wide-eyed.

It's not that Uchiha Tonan's knowledge was truly beyond comprehension, making him invincible.

Rather, these are the kinds of topics that are difficult for others to even begin writing about, almost to the point of being perverse.

In fact, it was his own idea, and he already knew the answer by heart.

Half an hour later, Uchiha Tonan gently put down the pen.

Without checking, he simply sat upright in his spot, closed his eyes, and began to rest.

The shadow clone on the main seat pretended to look around, then precisely glanced in this direction, immediately asking with a puzzled expression:

"Why did the old gentleman stop writing? Was the question too difficult?"

Uchiha Tonan didn't even open his eyes. He calmly stroked his beard and said, "These are just childish questions. How much time could they possibly take?"

The shadow clone frowned, a hint of displeasure appearing on its face, and said:

"Sir, please don't be arrogant. These topics involve encyclopedic knowledge and cover a wide range of topics."

Even the question setter may not know the exact answer to many questions.

Look at everyone here, how many of you have even finished half of the problem?

Uchiha Tunan narrowed his eyes into slits and glanced at the participants around him who were scratching their heads in frustration.

Then he closed his eyes again, shook his head, and said:

"I wouldn't say I'm 100% sure, but I'm about 90% sure."

With such a confident demeanor and such rude remarks, the surrounding observers couldn't help but laugh at Uchiha Tonan's arrogance.

Scholars have always looked down on each other. Even when they themselves couldn't solve the problem, some people still dared to say that it was a child's question.

It's nonsense.

A small number of people even harbored extreme dissatisfaction with Uchiha Tonan and secretly sneered.

Uchiha Tonan, however, remained seated with his eyes closed, completely still and unmoving, seemingly oblivious to the opinions of those around him.

The shadow clone seemed unable to tolerate his rudeness and disrespect, so it got up with an unhappy expression, went to Uchiha Tonan, picked up the test questions, and looked at them.

Everyone chuckled to themselves, casting expectant glances.

Suddenly, the shadow clone shuddered and almost fell to the ground. In the end, it was only by supporting itself on the table with its arms that it was able to stand up.

Yoshihara Ao quickly stepped forward to support the shadow clone, and everyone was drawn to the commotion, turning their attention to the shadow clone.

The shadow clone trembled all over, cold sweat beaded on its forehead, its lips quivered, and its face was filled with disbelief.

"Impossible...impossible..."

Just when everyone thought something had happened to the shadow clone's body.

The shadow clone turned its gaze, looking shocked, to Uchiha Tonan's face.

He then knelt down with a thud and bowed deeply to Uchiha Tonan, saying:

"Your talent is extraordinary and unparalleled throughout history. Please accept my bow."

At this moment, Uchiha Tonan opened his eyes amidst the incredulous gazes of the crowd, and said calmly:

"My lord, there's no need for that. I'm just here to earn a living."

The shadow clone quickly got up from the ground and shouted at Yoshihara Ao, "Quickly prepare a banquet for the old gentleman."

He then stepped forward to help Uchiha Tonan, saying solicitously, "Old sir, please go to my study to rest for a while."

After helping Uchiha Tonan up, the shadow clone looked around at everyone and said, "Excuse me, everyone, today's assessment is over."

Everyone was very curious, and someone asked, "May I ask, sir, could you show us the old man's answer so that we can accept our defeat?"

After all, many people felt that they were rejected before they even finished the test.

Especially since the one who beat them was an old man on his deathbed, they couldn't help but feel a little unconvinced.

The shadow clone hesitated for a moment, then shook its head and said, "I'm sorry, the words of sages should not be easily passed on. Please leave."

Seeing this, everyone became even more eager to find out what was going on. They looked at each other, wanting to find out more.

But since the others had already firmly refused, they could only get up and leave, despite their reluctance.

However, a few people casually took the unfinished test questions, intending to study them carefully after they left.

Several days later, the test questions were circulated.

The events that occurred at the Beicheng Guard Headquarters that day became known to more and more people.

Some people with certain backgrounds even obtained Abe Seimei's information records through various means.

Gradually, all the scholars in the City of Fire began to discuss the deeds of Abe no Seimei.

Everyone was curious about who this suddenly appearing Abe Seimei really was.

Most of the officials in the City of Fire are civil servants, and civil servants naturally belong to the circle of scholars.

These things gradually reached the ears of the officials.

Many officials initially didn't believe such a genius existed, but after seeing the hellishly difficult exam questions, they were already mostly convinced.