I have a bunch of relatives who want to become Hokage.

Not too good.

The city has a huge drainage demand, and the sewer pipes are generally too wide and interconnected, making it almost like an underground city in terms of space.

It seems that Amegakure is the same.

In any case, there are too many factors that are detrimental to his protection work.

Moreover, the unusual thing about that hill had been bothering him a lot.

After thinking it over many times, he is now quite certain that he did not misread it at the time.

After mentally arranging the list, he came up with a list.

A list of people in the Land of Rain who could threaten his mission.

Wait, could it be Obito? Hasn't he gone to the Land of Water yet?

As a transmigrator, Uchiha Shingen naturally wanted to change Obito's fate. The two actually had a pretty good relationship, since Obito's family lived very close to his, and they saw each other every day.

But no matter how you look at it, Obito had no need to interfere with the Land of Fire's actions.

The original goal was to collect the tailed beasts, while Akatsuki is still an organization full of dreams.

But if Obito is really interested in the Rain Daimyo's head, then things will get complicated.

His kaleidoscope eye technique is absolutely unfair.

This was Uchiha Shingen's first time undertaking an S-rank mission, and he certainly didn't want to fail, as it concerned his personal reputation.

"There's no other way, just in case. I can only use that anyway. I already know water jutsu, so it's normal for me to know a few other techniques..."

Chapter Twenty-Five: Yu Daming, Who Was Good at Accepting Advice

After finishing his work in the city, when he returned to the palace, Uchiha Shingen happened to see Uchiha Shisui walking out of the palace gate.

The two of them glanced at each other simultaneously with their Sharingan.

Once you split up during a team mission, you have to be careful that enemies don't sneak in using transformation techniques. The Uchiha and Hyuga clans are very convenient in this regard; they just need to remember to activate their eye techniques.

Once they were both certain that the other was not an imposter, they turned off their Sharingan.

"Waiting for me?"

"No... we just got here, but this is the last place."

Uchiha Shisui glanced back at the palace gate and sighed, "Although I was mentally prepared, the Amegakure family's house is just too complicated."

“It is indeed quite complicated.” Uchiha Shingen looked up. Although he came from a world full of skyscrapers, the architecture of the Land of Rain still caught his eye.

Like the buildings in the city, the top of this palace fortress also features a spire structure.

However, the palace towers were exceptionally large, exceptionally tall, and exceptionally numerous.

These towers are the family mausoleum of the Yu Daming family.

The nobles of the Rain Country do not have the custom of burial. Instead, they will properly prepare the remains of their family members and place them in such tall towers.

It is said that Amegakure is the same.

"Let's go see Yu Daming, and then we can discuss the problems we've discovered later."

Are there many problems in the outer city?

"It's not just a lot, it's terrible for our mission."

Uchiha Shingen raised his hand and patted the palace gate.

"Brother Xinxuan, why are you knocking on the door?"

"It's nothing, just checking if it's sturdy."

"Oh..." Although Uchiha Shisui felt this was a bit improper, he didn't pay any attention to it and went inside with Uchiha Shingen.

Knowing the place well, the two returned to the hall where they had previously met with Lord Yu. Upon entering, they first saw Lord Yu discussing government affairs with several officials.

This hall was originally where Yu Daming listened to reports from his subordinates and bureaucrats.

After the two entered, they did not disturb them, but instead waited by the side.

Yu Daming was discussing with the bureaucrats how to ensure food production capacity.

From their conversation, we can learn that the capital's food supply is supported by a few farms capable of large-scale cultivation.

But recently, there have been several accidents, including a land collapse at a farm.

"This time, the Land of Fire has provided a lot of tools," an official reported. "It just so happens that the number of unemployed people in the outer city is increasing, so it would be best to organize them to develop a new farm."

“No.” Yu Daming rejected it without hesitation. “The last planting season for this year has passed. Even if a new farm is built, it won’t be ready to be used until next year. Starting construction this season will also consume more grain, and there won’t be enough grain in the city.”

"However, the Land of Fire happened to provide a lot of food this time..."

"Store it up first," Yu Daming said. "It'll be reserve grain for the end of the year. We'll build a new farm after the next harvest. As for those who are unemployed..."

He thought for a moment and said, "Didn't you say that the sanitation in the outer city is not good? Then organize them all to clean up. There will be no wages, just meals."

"Daimyo, won't this cause a food shortage?"

"Do I have to teach you to make the porridge thinner?"

"In that case, they'll probably hold a grudge..."

"Oh? They're now drinking water and eating grass every day, and they're even complaining about porridge? So they're planning a rebellion?"

It must be said that the personality that Rain Lord was showing at this moment was very much in line with Uchiha Shingen's previous judgment of him; he did not take any of his subordinates' suggestions into account.

All of them were quickly rejected with phrases like "I refuse," "I don't think it's a good idea," or "You can shut up now."

To be fair, it's impossible that everyone's suggestions are all impractical.

However, although Yu Daming rejected all of his subordinates' suggestions, he did give each of them clear work instructions. By the time they finished talking, everyone's stomachs were already rumbling.

"I see you're all here to freeload... Fine, a few more mouths won't make a difference." The Rain Lord himself was hungry, and seeing the expectant looks on his subordinates' faces, he wasn't stingy. "Give the order to prepare a banquet tonight. I want to properly entertain the two ninja lords."

Uchiha Shingen and Uchiha Shisui's first reaction was to refuse, but then they met the gaze of the Amegami Daimyo that seemed to say, "You should give me your advice."

So they stopped talking.

The bureaucrats left with smiles on their faces, and the Rain Daimyo returned to his lazy demeanor. He sat languidly in his chair and said to Uchiha Shingen and Uchiha Shisui, "Is there anything else you two need? Oh, by the way, as for rooms, feel free to choose whichever you like. As for women, there should be quite a few in the palace, but married women are not allowed."

Uchiha Shingen: "..."

Boss, I think you look more handsome when you're working.

Why don't you work overtime tonight?

Sure enough, dealing with this kind of customer is the most tiring.

"Daimyo, may I examine your body?" Uchiha Shingen interrupted the Daimyo, who wanted to continue their casual conversation.

"Huh?" Yu Daming was puzzled. To show his confusion, he tried to open his not-so-big eyes a little wider than usual.

“Ninja, you must not approach the Daimyo.” A samurai beside the Daimyo said somewhat curtly, “Protecting the Daimyo is my duty. I’m sorry, but you only need to do your job.”

However, Uchiha Shingen was not so polite to him.

With a single genjutsu Sharingan, the opponent entered a sleepwalking state, obediently stepping aside and crouching in a corner in a strange pose.

Yu Daimyo looked at the samurai and frowned.

He didn't have a problem with Uchiha Shingen's behavior, but he wondered if the samurai next to him had lost his mind.

If you were so useful, would I need to ask the Fire Lord for ninja protection?

Uchiha Shingen was unaware of the Rain Daimyo's thoughts, so after taking down the samurai, he did not approach him immediately. Instead, he explained, "Daimyo, this is for your safety. There are techniques in the ninja world that allow you to assassinate enemies without face-to-face contact. I personally suggest that you fully consider this risk."

"That's really dangerous, it's outrageous! Please take a look at this for me." The daimyo of the rain quickly adopted Uchiha Shingen's suggestion. "Next time, don't go to such trouble. Don't let my appearance fool you, I'm actually a daimyo with a broad mind and a willingness to accept advice."

Uchiha Shingen pretended not to hear the other party's last words, quickly stepped forward, activated his Sharingan, and carefully checked whether there were any jutsu on the Rain Daimyo's body.

After the check-up was completed and everything was confirmed to be fine, Uchiha Shingen took the arm of the Amegami Daimyo and told him the good news.

By the way, I left a mark.

Just as he had done in various places before.

Chapter Twenty-Six: You guys are so unprofessional!

The mission to protect Uchiha Shingen and Uchiha Shisui has officially begun.

The two of them were basically protecting this person's reputation—one openly and one secretly—who was always arguing at work and then just lazing around after get off work.

The two rested next to the daimyo.

The first month was relatively calm, with only occasional minor ripples.

For example, a group of unregistered ninjas once appeared at the farm, attempting to rob the grain.

It just so happened that Uchiha Shisui was accompanying the Amegakure Daimyo to check the situation that time, so Uchiha Shisui used a Body Flicker Technique.

When he teleported, there was only one, but after teleporting out, there were more than a dozen. And that group of wild ninjas had less than five in total, so they were all wiped out in one wave without any surprise.

There wasn't even enough time before Yu Daming yawned.

On another occasion, a ninja actually infiltrated the city; it was a rogue ninja from Amegakure.

They were bumped into by Uchiha Shingen, who was out on patrol.

This unlucky guy was knocked out by Uchiha Shingen's genjutsu. After questioning him for a while, Uchiha Shingen discovered that he was just a nobody who had sneaked into the city to get a bite to eat.

After finding out the truth, Uchiha Shingen killed him. Considering that he was still under the influence of genjutsu until his death, it could be considered a peaceful death.

The first month passed peacefully like that.

In the second month, Uchiha Shisui's ninja crows delivered a letter from Uchiha Itachi to him. After reading the letter, Uchiha Shisui happily told Uchiha Shingen that Uchiha Mikoto was pregnant.

It took Uchiha Shingen a long time to figure out the logic behind it.

After all, he couldn't understand why Uchiha Shisui would be happy because someone else's wife was pregnant.

But this leisurely life did not last.

Near the end of the second month, a large number of the sensor markers that Uchiha Shingen had set up in the outer city were suddenly destroyed.

It wasn't triggered, it was destroyed outright.