The Master of Konoha's Legacy

"If you want to rebel against me, then take this sword and kill me."

But now you don't even have the right to reach for a sword.

After saying this, Uchiha Tonan lit the candle in his hand and slowly walked towards the main hall.

The prince's pupils suddenly contracted, his face filled with fear, and he struggled frantically, saying, "Let me go... I won't learn anymore... I won't learn anymore."

[Chapter 87: Using Divide and Contradictions to Aspire to Success]

"Mr. Seimei".

Suddenly, Daimyo's figure appeared not far away.

Uchiha Tonan could clearly feel several eyes watching him from the shadows.

When the prince saw the lord arrive, hope ignited in his eyes, and he cried out, "Father, save me!"

Uchiha Tonan placed the candle on the ground and walked towards the daimyo.

"Your Highness, please come in for a chat."

The daimyo nodded and left the school with Uchiha Tonan, walking in the back garden of the daimyo's mansion.

The daimyo said with a worried look, "Mr. Seimei, wouldn't this be too cruel to Naraku?"

This is, after all, the person who will inherit his position in the future.

Although he believed in Mr. Qingming's abilities, he was still his own son, and he couldn't help but feel sorry for him.

Moreover, Mr. Seimei's teaching methods are really hard to accept.

Uchiha Tonan paused, then said calmly, "Your Highness, there is something I'm unsure whether I should say."

The daimyo looked at Uchiha Tonan and nodded, saying, "It is up to Mr. Seimei."

Uchiha Tonan stood with his hands behind his back and said in a deep voice:

"Compassion cannot lead an army, righteousness cannot manage finances, sentimentality cannot establish affairs, kindness cannot make one an official, and benevolence cannot govern."

Otherwise, even if one attains a high position, one can easily become someone else's puppet.

"No destruction, no construction..."

Upon hearing this, Daimyo was taken aback and stood frozen in place, as if considering what he had just said.

Uchiha Tonan bowed respectfully to the daimyo and said:

"That's all I have to say. If Your Highness really can't bring yourself to do it, then I'll go and untie you now."

After saying that, he turned and walked towards the school.

"and many more."

Behind him, the daimyo Uchiha Tonan called out to him, his face serious, and said:

“Master Seimei, please educate Naraku according to your method.”

If there's anything I can do to help, just let me know.

Upon hearing this, Uchiha Tonan smiled slightly and said:

"Your Highness, all you need to do is remain silent, indifferent, and uninvolved."

Even if the Crown Prince wants to confide in you, you must resist the urge to see him.

"No problem." Daiming knew that now was not the time to be soft-hearted.

For a daimyo, the ultimate goal is to completely seize power in the Land of Fire, rather than having to rely on Konoha for everything, as is the case now.

Uchiha Tonan pondered for a moment, then whispered:

"In addition, there is something that Your Highness needs to do, as it will be more beneficial for Your Highness's future succession to the throne."

Daming asked with a puzzled look, "What is it?"

“Please pay more attention to His Highness in your daily life.”

Keep him with you at all times, and it's best to take him out for walks more often.

And in front of outsiders, never speak ill of him; praise him whenever possible, and always give him ample face.

Why is that?

"Raise the legitimate heir with poverty, and the illegitimate heir with wealth. Your Highness, you have decided to pass on the most precious thing to the eldest prince."

Now, you can only compensate the Second Prince in other ways.

The First Prince is your heir, while the Second Prince is simply your child.

You should give him enough fatherly love.

Otherwise, if the Second Prince harbors resentment...

It's possible that after the Crown Prince ascends the throne, the two might turn against each other.

As long as His Highness acts as I say, even if the Second Prince still harbors resentment, it will not matter.

But his will had been corrupted and he had succumbed to depravity; he could only spend the rest of his life as a leisurely vassal, incapable of accomplishing anything significant.

Upon hearing this, the lord nodded in sudden realization and said:

“What Master Seimei said is absolutely right. Please, Master Seimei, give it your all and teach the child however you see fit.”

The two continued their conversation, and the daimyo became increasingly convinced of Uchiha Tonan's educational philosophy, fully cooperating with his educational plan.

When it was already broad daylight.

Uchiha Tonan returned to the school courtyard alone.

The prince, tied to the wooden stake, stretched his head out, trying to see if his father would seek justice for him.

But he didn't find Da Ming's figure, and his heart sank instantly.

Seeing Uchiha Tonan approaching step by step, his face cold and menacing, he was terrified, yet unable to move, and could only timidly ask:

"Where is Father...?"

"Humph."

Uchiha Tonan snorted coldly. The candle on the ground was already half-burnt, and the wax on it was full.

He curled the corners of his lips into a smile, picked up the candle, and dripped it onto the prince.

"what!"

The scalding hot wax stuck to his body, causing the prince to wail in agony.

Uchiha Tonan's lips curled slightly.

It seems that parents in the ninja world are even more obsessed with their children's success, to the point that they can even tolerate this.

The gap between Konoha and the Daimyo is bigger than I imagined.

On the other side of the school's courtyard wall, Daimyo, unable to bear it, hid to the side and eavesdropped.

Hearing such a scream, he closed his eyes, let out a long sigh, gritted his teeth, and turned to leave.

At the same time, Uchiha Tonan clearly felt that the covert surveillance had completely disappeared.

It's likely that the daimyo was somewhat wary of the guardians, not trusting them to overhear Uchiha Tonan's lessons.

Before long, the sleepy Second Prince staggered into the school courtyard.

As soon as I entered, I was startled by the scene before me.

Seeing Uchiha Tonan looking at him, the Second Prince stammered:

"Teacher Seimei...am I...late...?"

However, to everyone's surprise, Uchiha Tonan nodded with a smile and said:

"Your Highness's arrival is just in time. Please come in and have a seat. I will come in to give a lecture shortly."

I thought I would also suffer terribly, but I didn't.

The Second Prince was somewhat incredulous. He swallowed nervously, lowered his head, and quickly walked into the classroom.

At this moment, Uchiha Tonan untied the ropes from the prince.

As soon as the prince was untied, he collapsed to his knees, panting heavily.

Just as the prince was about to take a breather, a bucket of cold water was poured over him, making him feel extremely cold.

Uchiha Tonan, however, was cold-blooded and ruthless, and coldly shouted, "Get inside and start class now!"

A flash of resentment and fear crossed the prince's eyes, but he dared not utter a sound and scrambled into the classroom.

Uchiha Tonan stepped onto the platform and spoke gently to the Second Prince, who was sitting uneasily below:

"If Your Highness didn't sleep well, you can lie down and rest for a while. Studying also requires a balance of work and rest."

The Second Prince glanced at the First Prince, whose skin was torn and bleeding beside him, and shook his head repeatedly like a rattle drum, saying:

"No need, I'm perfectly fine."

He was afraid that the old man would also mistreat him, so he thought it best to be obedient.

Uchiha Tonan smiled and nodded, then looked at the prince with a chilling gaze and said:

"Your Highness, please pay attention to the lecture. This content will be tested later."

If I'm still not satisfied, I'll certainly suffer some physical pain.

The prince, having endured so much suffering, was in excruciating pain from his injuries, but he still forced himself to reply, "Yes..."

This guy's physical condition is much better than I expected.

Uchiha Tonan narrowed his eyes slightly, then began to speak:

"Strategies of diplomacy and diplomacy, also known as strategies of winning hearts and minds."

There are three kinds of hearts: the heart of the ruler, the heart of the minister, and the heart of the people.

To put it simply, a country ultimately accepts three forces.

The rulers, the elite, and the common people.

For a country to do anything, it needs the support of at least two forces.