Naruto: Konoha Spring of the Uchiha Prodigies

My name is Masahiro Kitano, I'm 14 years old, and I graduated from the Ninja Academy two and a half years ago.

After graduating from the Ninja Academy, due to his mediocre talent, he was only assigned as a Chunin as a team leader. His daily work consisted of picking up trash and looking for cats in the village. The income was decent, enough to support himself.

My Chunin captain told me that I must make a habit of saving money so that after a few years I can exchange it for a C-rank ninjutsu in the village. Once I learn it, I'll have a chance to be promoted to Chunin.

A while ago, my classmate Watanabe Masashi joined the village security force, and his life improved very quickly. He even became a Chunin recently. I'm envious, but at the same time, I regret why I hesitated when the village security force was recruiting because of its reputation.

So, when the security force was recruiting this time, I signed up without hesitation. Oh, and I even saw my Chunin captain during the interview. Well, I heard that even the genin in the security force get much better pay than an old Chunin like him, so it's no wonder he signed up.

I was fortunate enough to pass the interview and become a member of the Guard Force. At the induction ceremony a few days ago, I was warmly received by the newly appointed captain of the Guard Force, Lord Kakashi.

Although my ordinary neighbors started treating me differently after I joined the garrison, the benefits there are really good.

Before heading out on patrol this morning, the cafeteria staff came to ask for our feedback on the lunch menu.

I want to eat beef, chicken, miso soup, and a large piece of fried pork cutlet. It would be even better if there was also a piece of grilled fish.

However, my colleagues don't seem too keen on fish. Today's menu is beef curry, lobster sashimi, fried pork cutlet, and shrimp tempura. It's alright, I guess, acceptable.

However, halfway through the meal in the cafeteria, the head chef brought everyone a bowl of steaming fish soup and explained that there was a problem with today's menu, resulting in insufficient daily intake of high-quality protein, so a new dish was added at the last minute.

[Captain Uchiha Ensuke chuckled and joked with the chef he'd brought from the City of Fire, telling him to order less staple food and that he could eat his fill of lobster.]

The cook chuckled and told him to manage his subordinates and stop worrying about coordinating the dog sergeant's meals; the new dog sergeant really knew how to talk.

I stared blankly at the four dishes and soup in front of me.

[I used to only treat myself to this kind of food during holidays, since I needed to save up money to upgrade my ninjutsu.]

Speaking of ninjutsu, it's unbelievable. On my very first day, I received a C-rank ninjutsu. It's a fire-type chakra technique, and it's the Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique, passed down through generations of the Uchiha clan.

Although this ninjutsu is difficult to learn, the senior members of the security force who also learned it patiently teach us after get off work. They also told us that the captains of the Uchiha clan sometimes come to teach us. Although they may be a bit harsh, they are very dedicated when teaching us.

After lunch, just as I was getting ready to go to work, I suddenly learned that the Hokage was coming to inspect the police force.

Upon hearing the news, colleagues immediately got to work.

[The Fifth Hokage, who just took office today, is a former member of the Security Forces. Although he had already stepped down as captain when I arrived, I'm still very curious about this former captain.]

The veterans in the security force involuntarily reveal heartfelt admiration in their eyes when they mention Captain Touko. What kind of magic does this former captain from the Uchiha clan possess?

Because of my tall and handsome appearance, I was fortunate enough to be selected as a member of the team to welcome the Fifth Hokage's inspection team.

At the main gate of the security headquarters, I immediately spotted the man wearing a sacred robe embroidered with the words "Fifth Hokage" and a Hokage hat.

The Fifth Hokage didn't look quite like I expected. He didn't have that kingly aura; he exuded a gentle aura, and his face always wore a smile.

"Salute to the Hokage!" While I was still in a daze, the company commander's voice rang in my ears.

【loyalty!】

I saluted along with my colleagues.

The Hokage smiled and returned our greeting before coming to our side.

[You've all worked hard; hopefully the work went smoothly.]

The Hokage smiled and shook the hand of my colleague beside me, asking with a cheerful tone.

Then, the Hokage came up to me and reached out to tug at my collar.

[Is this outfit warm enough for duty in winter?]

The Hokage wore a warm smile. It was hard to imagine that someone in such a high position would care about whether we, the lowest-ranking members of the security force, would be cold in winter.

Only now do I understand why the senior members of the security force held this man in such high esteem.

In my excitement, I forgot to reply immediately; how rude of me!

After regaining his senses, the Hokage was already giving instructions to the captains.

He emphasized the importance of ensuring the team members are kept warm during winter patrols, especially in inclement weather. He stressed that the winter uniforms must be of high quality, ensuring even civilians without chakra would feel warm before being delivered to the team members. He also instructed that patrol members must receive a stipend during inclement weather.

At this moment, I finally understand why the older generation always said that Captain Dou Guang's kindness could never be repaid.

After the Hokage finished his inspection, he left the guard unit. As he departed, every colleague around me and I loudly pledged our loyalty to him!

After finishing his diary, Kitano Masahiro closed it, washed up briefly, and fell into a deep sleep.

However, the next day, when Kitano Masahiro arrived at the guard post, he saw his colleagues gathered together, their emotions running high.

"What? Those guys actually dared to storm the Hokage Building?"

"Damn it, it seems we've been too lenient with them all along. Now they've even dared to storm the Hokage Building! And they're even carrying banners that are disrespectful to the Fifth Hokage?"

"We have to take action on this! Otherwise, what will our colleagues in the Anbu and Jonin classes think of our security force!"

Kitano Masahiro was still confused about what had happened, but at that moment, Kakashi walked in with several captains, their faces grim, and said, "Everyone, assemble in the conference room!"

……

Last night, after the police thwarted their plans at the Hokage inauguration ceremony, the villagers returned home cursing and swearing.

However, that very night, ninjas broke into their home and took them to the Utatane clan's territory.

There, they met many villagers who shared the same views and were extremely dissatisfied with Uchiha Touko and the police force.

Soon, Yuta Utatane, the current head of the Utatane clan, and Isao Mitokado, the current head of the Mitokado clan, arrived at the location of this secret opportunity.

"Villagers, I'm sure you're all unhappy about former security captain Uchiha Touko becoming the Fifth Hokage, right? Just think about it, do you think you'll have any good days after he takes office?"

Yuta Utatane came into the crowd and said.

Chapter 112 Hinata’s civil strife

"Also, I have something else to tell you all," Yuuta Utatane said. "The martial law that night was actually a coup d'état led by Touko Uchiha and the guards! The Third Hokage made the decision to appoint him Hokage while he was under house arrest!"

"What? The guards actually dared to detain our beloved Third Hokage and stage a coup?" A villager in the audience immediately exclaimed indignantly.

When the Third Hokage was in office, he continued the policies of the Second Hokage. He always took a laissez-faire attitude towards ordinary villagers who often liked to make money on the edge of the law, leaving it entirely to the police force to handle. Sometimes, if the police force's punishment was too severe, he would even step in to plead for them. Wouldn't these troublemakers then respect and love the Third Hokage?

"Tomorrow morning, we'll surround the Hokage Building and force Uchiha Touko to step down!"

"Yes! He must be removed from office!"

Most of the villagers were not very bright, and after being stirred up by Yuta Utatane's words, they immediately became agitated.

"But what if the police beat people?" A few people in the crowd who were still a little more rational raised their concerns at this moment.

"What are you afraid of? There are so many of us. Do you think he would dare to order the guards to attack the villagers?"

"It's hard to say. Last time there were nearly three thousand people, and the garrison just beat them up without a second thought."

"There's no need to worry about that," Yuta Utatane said with a smile, as he invited an elderly man who looked to be close to sixty years old to the side.

"We have invited the elder of the Hyuga clan, Hyuga Kazuki, for everyone. The Hyuga clan will step in to uphold justice for you!" Yuta Utatane bowed respectfully to Hyuga Kazuki beside him and said, "Please say a few words to Elder Kazuki."

……

Three hours ago, within the Hyuga clan's territory.

After reviewing the expansion plan for the future village around the Uchiha clan's territory, which was sent by Uchiha Touko, Hyuga Hiashi nodded. Uchiha Touko was even more generous than he had imagined, directly allocating an entire commercial street for the Hyuga clan within the village's new planning area.

However, before Hyuga Hiashi could put the plan away, a servant came to announce that the head elders of the family had come to visit.

Hiashi Hyuga frowned upon hearing this. The Hyuga clan was different from the Uchiha clan. Compared to the Uchiha, who believed that might makes right, the Hyuga clan was much more complex. The main clan elders each had their own power, and even he, as the head of the clan, could not always have absolute authority.

"Please invite them in." Hiashi Hyuga wasn't sure why these elders had come to see him at this time, so he could only invite them into his home first.

In Hyuga Hiashi's reception room, Hyuga Hiashi sat facing three elders.

"Hiashi, the Uchiha clan has already made a Hokage. Don't you want to say anything?" Hyuga Kazuki, the head elder of the Hyuga clan's main branch, was the first to speak up.

Hiashi Hyuga frowned. At this moment, he understood that these old guys coming together at this time probably didn't have good intentions.

"Hiashi, why did you order no one in the clan to go out that night?" another elder questioned. "If the Third Hokage's lineage had the assistance of our Hyuga clan, the Uchiha probably wouldn't have succeeded."

"Has anyone come looking for the elders?" Hiashi Hyuga asked coldly.

Hiashi Hyuga didn't have a good relationship with these elders. Since Hizashi died in his place, Hiashi has grown a lot over the years. Now he understands that these elders probably played a significant role in that incident. When the Third Hokage was still hesitating, it was these people who forced Hizashi to make the choice, all in order to take the position of branch family head from his faction.

Therefore, Hiashi Hyuga did not intend to give in to their somewhat threatening questioning.

"The current head of the Hyuga clan, Utatane and Mitomon, has approached us. They say that if our Hyuga clan helps us oust Uchiha Tomitsu, they will support our Hyuga clan in becoming Hokage."

Hiashi Hyuga almost laughed in anger upon hearing this, and said, "Do you elders know what you're saying? To oust Uchiha Tokō? He has eyes just like Madara Uchiha back in the day. Who do you plan to send to deal with him? You old bones who haven't fought in years?"

“We don’t need to fight him!” Hinata Kazuki said. “There are quite a few villagers who are dissatisfied with the security force. We just need to use public opinion to force him to step down.”

"Public opinion?" Hiashi Hyuga chuckled. "Do you think Touko Uchiha is the kind of person who would care about this stuff?"

“Hiashi, this is the best opportunity for the clan to become Hokage!” Hyuga Kazuki said.

"Shut up!" Hiashi Hyuga shouted sternly. "Don't think you're so smart that you can use this kind of method to fight against Tokio Uchiha. In this respect, even the Third Hokage couldn't beat him, let alone you guys."

“Hyuga Hiashi, you…” Hyuga Kazuki said angrily.

"Elders, please return." Hiashi Hyuga took a deep breath. "Don't bring this up again. The Fifth Hokage just presented the clan with a generous gift. Don't do anything that would upset everyone."

"Hmph, Hiashi, I think you've already forgotten the grudges between your clan and the Uchiha during the Warring States period." Hyuga Kazuki slammed his fist on the table and stood up, leading several elders away in a huff.

After the elders left, Hiashi Hyuga frowned and thought for a while before calling over the household servants.

"Have Neji come here," Hiashi Hyuga instructed, then turned and walked into the study.

Not long after, Hyuga Neji was led to the study by the family's servants.

"Master of the Clan," Neji said respectfully, bowing.

"Neji, you should still call me Uncle." Hyuga Hiashi glanced at his nephew and sighed inwardly before saying this.

"Master, etiquette must not be disregarded." Hyuga Neji maintained his bowing posture.

Even facing his nephew, Hiashi Hyuga couldn't muster any toughness. He could only sigh inwardly and then take out a letter.

"Take your two younger sisters to the Uchiha clan's territory and deliver this letter to Elder Fugaku of the Uchiha clan. If possible, stay there for the night."

Hyuga Neji looked up with some confusion.

Just as Hiashi Hyuga was about to explain, he heard a commotion and could only say coldly, "Obey orders! Go out the back door! Protect your two sisters."

"Yes!" Seeing this, Hyuga Neji could only nod and accept the order, then hurried towards Hinata and Hanabi's room.

……

At the main gate of Hiashi Hyuga's residence, Hiashi Hyuga slowly walked out. As soon as he stepped out, he saw a group of fully armed branch family members led by three elders.