Uchiha's personal opinion

He didn't understand why his desire to contribute more to the village had attracted so much criticism.

"Because some people think that you are just like them, saying you care about the village but actually only thinking about yourself."

Uchiha Tokumitsu patted Hatake Sakumo on the shoulder: "No one can please everyone, not even the White Fang of Konoha."

"But I haven't seen my supporters stand up either..."

Although Sakumo Hatake's expression had eased slightly, he still looked somewhat dejected.

"Your supporters are the silent majority in the village."

Uchiha Tokumitsu first reassured Hatake Sakumo.

"It's not that they don't support you, they're just waiting to see."

"Wait and see?" Sakumo Hatake asked, puzzled.

“Yes,” Uchiha Tokumitsu replied affirmatively, “They want to see your determination for reform, and your composure in the face of obstacles!”

"Then what should I do?"

Sakumo Hatake humbly asked questions.

Although the two were far apart in age, due to their fundamentally different ideologies, Uchiha Tokumitsu usually took the lead in most of their previous interactions, and Hatake Sakumo developed the habit of consulting Tokumitsu when in doubt.

"Stand up straight and visit your supporters!"

Uchiha Tokumitsu's tone gradually rose: "Show your attitude, explain your ideas, and fight for the support you deserve!"

"In this way, even if they don't stand up for you, they will still vote for you without hesitation during the Jonin meeting!"

"As for those who oppose us, once we succeed, all the slander and criticism will naturally vanish! Only the victors will forever shine brightly!"

"Konoha's reforms will surely begin at the Jonin Conference, unveiling the path to glory!"

"As for the timing of the Jonin meeting, Sakumo-kun, don't worry." Uchiha Tokumitsu patted Hatake Sakumo's shoulder forcefully: "Even if the higher-ups deliberately delay, I will unite the Jonin of the clan and jointly initiate a motion. No one can stop our unbreakable alliance!"

"I understand……"

Sakumo Hatake took a deep breath. "I will resolutely push forward the progress of New Konoha!"

After speaking, Sakumo Hatake bowed his head in greeting.

Uchiha Tokumitsu quickly got up and moved aside, pulling up Hatake Sakumo.

They then discussed some more details before Sakumo Hatake got up to take his leave.

After seeing Hatake Sakumo off, Uchiha Tokumitsu returned to the living room.

I sat down again and brewed tea again.

"Elder, don't you want to come out?"

Uchiha Tokumitsu spoke to the wall behind him.

Elder Setsuna emerged from the hidden room behind the living room.

Since obtaining the Uzumaki clan's sealing technique manual, the Uchiha clan's sealing barrier skills have improved by leaps and bounds. After careful arrangement, even someone as perceptive as Sakumo could not detect that someone in the side chamber was listening to the conversation.

"Deguang-kun, have you made up your mind too?"

Elder Shana picked up his teacup and savored the tea.

“Yes.” Uchiha Tokumitsu poured another cup of tea for Elder Setsuna. “The clan needs allies, and Sakumo-kun is the most suitable person.”

"A person with great personal strength and a prominent reputation but a weak family background is indeed the perfect match."

Elder Setsuna offered an objective assessment, then changed the subject: "But is he really suitable? His personality is not suited to the high-level political struggles of Konoha."

"...It's still better than us Uchiha."

Uchiha Tokumitsu kept his head down, fiddling with the tea set, while keeping a close eye on Elder Setsuna's expression.

"So, what are your plans regarding the family, Deguang-kun?"

Although Uchiha Tokumitsu's words were not pleasant, Elder Setsuna did not take them to heart.

He knew his clansmen's character all too well.

"Reform and expansion of the police department's powers."

Uchiha Tokumitsu answered succinctly.

"The police department..."

Elder Setsuna recalled the police department preparatory training school that Uchiha Tokumitsu had once suggested establishing.

"Fine, I'm an old man who's past his prime anyway, so I won't interfere with what you do anymore. I also believe you can handle it..."

Elder Shana looked at him with approval and got up to leave.

Uchiha Tokumitsu also quickly got up to see him off.

As they reached the door, Elder Setsuna waved his hand, indicating that Uchiha Tokumitsu did not need to see them off any further.

"Whatever you do, I will support you. Go for it!"

"Anyway, the situation can't get any worse."

Uchiha Tokumitsu bowed in reply.

Elder Sha Na nodded slightly.

Chapter 106 Forming Alliances

Konoha, blessed with natural advantages and a wealth of talent, has never lacked geniuses.

But even more geniuses die young.

Being a ninja is a high-risk profession that is constantly accompanied by danger and death. Konoha ninjas who can grow up to become Jonin are basically outstanding people who are known as "geniuses" in their youth.

But the ninja world is far more brutal than ninja academies or clan schools.

Only ninjas who have perfectly realized their talents are true geniuses.

Sakumo Hatake is such a genius.

Moreover, among the Jonin of Konoha, Hatake Sakumo was highly regarded for his virtue and reputation.

Therefore, without consulting his clan, Uchiha Tokumitsu placed his heavy bet on Hatake Sakumo.

Even when faced with certain difficulties, Hatake Sakumo seemed somewhat bewildered, but Uchiha Tokumitsu, without hesitation, directly removed the obstacles for him.

As an Uchiha who has solved the mystery of his birth and possesses memories of his past life, does he really have no ambition at all?

No.

A butterfly flapping its wings in the Amazon rainforest of South America could potentially cause a tornado in Texas two weeks later.

However, Uchiha Tokumitsu still couldn't be sure how much impact his existence and actions had on Konoha and even the ninja world, or how long the precognitive advantage brought by his memories of the future could last.

From childhood to the present, Uchiha Tokumitsu has changed many things, such as proposing the establishment of a preparatory training academy for the police department, participating in the War of the Land of Whirlpools and participating in the killing of the Kirigakure master; participating in the War of the Land of Grass and repeatedly defeating the invasion of Iwagakure; participating in the War of the Land of Rivers and killing Chiyo, a high-ranking official of Sunagakure...

All things have changed, it seems.

But it seems that not much has changed.

Therefore, Uchiha Tokumitsu needs a powerful figure to step forward and stir up trouble in Konoha and even the ninja world.

It would be ideal if I could influence this powerful figure.

As it happens, Sakumo Hatake was the perfect candidate.

Just as Hatake Sakumo was actively visiting the Jonin of various clans, Uchiha Tokumitsu, led by Elder Setsuna, also visited the elders and leaders of various factions within his clan, as well as the heads of affiliated ninja clans, explaining the stakes and seeking their support one by one.

Meanwhile, as Uchiha Tokumitsu and Hatake Sakumo continued to visit various ninja clans, the atmosphere within Konoha became increasingly tense.

Conflicts between the police department and the secret service are also increasing.

Rumors and gossip were rampant in the village.

Any Chunin or Jonin with access to information already knew that, with the full support of the Uchiha clan, Sakumo Hatake was preparing to challenge for the position of Jonin squad leader.

At this very moment, Tsunade, Jiraiya, and Orochimaru, the disciples of the Third Hokage, led a large group of ninja from the Rain Country Expeditionary Force back to their village according to the rotation system.

Subsequently, Uchiha Tokumitsu sent a message recalling the three hundred Uchiha ninjas of the Tokumitsu Red Guard stationed at the Daimyo's residence in the Land of Grass.

The situation within Konoha is becoming increasingly tense.

With Uchiha Tokumitsu's intentional or unintentional instigation, it seems that a civil war is about to break out.

Just then, an invitation was delivered to Uchiha Tokumitsu.

Invitation from Tsunade.

It is planned to invite Uchiha Tokumitsu to participate in the festival at the Inaba Shrine of the Senju clan tomorrow.

"The battle for the Jonin team leader will probably be decided tomorrow..."

Uchiha Tokumitsu handed the invitation to Hatake Sakumo, who had rushed over.

"Tsunade..."

Sakumo Hatake also hesitated.

The recent rumors circulating about him have been particularly detrimental, with all sorts of vicious attacks coming one after another. Fortunately, Uchiha Tokumitsu, through his father Uchiha Nakagen, directly commanded the police department ninjas to forcibly suppress this unfavorable trend, and the Jonin of various clans also expressed their support for Hatake Sakumo. It was because of this that Hatake Sakumo was able to persevere.

However, such coercive control is unsustainable and will inevitably provoke resistance.

Therefore, the competition for the position of Jonin Team Leader must be resolved as soon as possible.

"There are three days until the next Jonin meeting."

Uchiha Tokumitsu calmly sipped his tea. "So some people are already getting restless."

“Very well…” Hatake Sakumo also picked up his teacup. “I never imagined that the factions within the village would be so complex…”

"What's wrong?" Uchiha Tokumitsu asked casually.

"While many Jonin are indeed willing to support it, quite a few also criticize the move for provoking a direct conflict with the Ino-Shika-Cho clans and creating such a tense atmosphere in the village... and many civilian ninjas are saying the same thing..."

Uchiha Tokumitsu sensed the wavering in Hatake Sakumo's heart.

“There are no factions in the village, and everyone is a strange and wonderful person.” Uchiha Tokumitsu pushed a lacquered plate full of fruits in front of Hatake Sakumo. “These are persimmons brought back from the Land of Grass, Sakumo-kun, please have a taste.”

"The Land of Grass, huh..."