Uchiha's personal opinion

Sakumo Hatake picked up a persimmon and savored it carefully. "I didn't know the Land of Grass had this kind of specialty..."

"This seemingly insignificant fruit alone, once trade routes are established and it reaches the Land of Fire, can bring our Uchiha clan nearly a million ryo each month," Uchiha Tokumitsu said calmly. "And the most famous specialty of the Land of Grass, beef, is even more profitable..."

"So many!" Sakumo Hatake was also taken aback.

“Yes, a peaceful environment coupled with smooth trade routes will surely promote the prosperity of trade, thus benefiting more people.” Uchiha Tokumitsu also picked up a persimmon and took a bite.

But in the past, who would have cared about these things? Who would have cared if the persimmons grown by the common people of the Land of Grass were simply rotting in the mountains due to war and banditry? Who would have cared if the common people of Konoha or even the Land of Fire had ever tasted these cheap and delicious fruits?

"Then wouldn't the three races of pig, deer, and butterfly be..."

Hatake Sakumo felt that the persimmon in his hand was no longer sweet.

“The Ino-Shika-Cho clan monopolizes the supply of medicinal herbs and food, and their profits are probably even higher.” Uchiha Tokumitsu took another bite of the persimmon, as if he were biting into the flesh and blood of the Ino-Shika-Cho clan. “And the vast majority of civilian ninjas not only have extremely limited ways to learn ninjutsu, but after suffering injuries and pain in missions or wars, they are also exploited a second time by them.”

"And what about the Uchiha clan?" Hatake Sakumo looked at Uchiha Tokumitsu with a serious expression. "The Uchiha clan is an even more prestigious ninja clan. What do you want from them?"

“Sakumo-kun, the police department’s preparatory training school is open to all eligible and willing members of the village. It’s just that people have deep-rooted misunderstandings about the Uchiha clan, and there are some unspeakable obstacles that make it difficult to promote.”

Sakumo Hatake remained silent.

"Therefore, the Uchiha clan only wants to eliminate the rift with the village and gain more of the benefits they deserve," Uchiha Tokumitsu said just as earnestly.

As for the truth or falsehood of these words, only Uchiha Tokumitsu himself knows.

"Then I'll leave Tsunade's situation to you tomorrow."

Sakumo Hatake bowed and said sincerely.

"For the new Konoha we all hope for."

Uchiha Tokumitsu bowed in return.

……

The outskirts of the Thousand Hands Clan's territory.

Uchiha Tokumitsu arrived at the Senju Inaba Shrine upon receiving the invitation.

After Madara Uchiha left, Tokumitsu Uchiha was probably the first Uchiha clan member to visit the Senju Shrine.

Unlike the stone structures commonly found at the Nanga Shrine of the Uchiha clan, the Inaba Shrine of the Senju Forest is built using traditional wooden architecture.

Nineteen vermilion torii gates stand in a row, leading all the way to Senju Shrine.

After a series of extremely elaborate rituals, Uchiha Tokumitsu was led into a quiet room.

"Sorry to bother you."

Uchiha Tokumitsu knocked lightly on the door, and without waiting for a reply from the person inside, he pushed the door open and went inside.

Tsunade and a pale-faced man with light blue hair sat behind a low table.

Good day, Tsunade-hime.

Uchiha Tokumitsu entered the room and greeted the two, "Jonin Dan, are you feeling better?"

Tsunade returned the greeting expressionlessly.

"Greetings, Lord Deguang. I never expected you to know me as well."

The blue-haired man, Tsunade's lover, Dan Kato, said with a hint of surprise.

A character whose fate was changed under the influence of Uchiha Tokumitsu.

In her original memories, Dan Kato died in a battle during the Second Shinobi World War, and Tsunade developed hemophobia as a result.

Perhaps Uchiha Tokumitsu and Hatake Sakumo attracted the hatred of Sunagakure in the Land of Rivers. After splitting up, their forces were relatively insufficient. Although they wounded Kato Dan in the battle, he was able to survive after timely treatment.

"Dan Jonin's Spirit Transformation Technique is renowned. Although this is our first meeting, I have long heard of Dan Jonin's fame and achievements."

Uchiha Tokumitsu also restrained his usual unrestrained manner and calmly replied.

"Let's not waste time with these polite words."

Tsunade abruptly interrupted their pleasantries, "Tokumitsu-kun, you know why I invited you to the shrine, don't you?"

"do not know."

Uchiha Tokumitsu didn't tolerate her and retorted directly.

"...Don't you know what's going on with the trouble you and Sakumo-kun have been causing lately?"

Tsunade stared at Uchiha Tokumitsu for a long time before saying, "The village is in turmoil, and people are filled with anxiety. Don't you care at all?"

"Is Tsunade referring to the time of the Jonin team's leadership transition?"

Uchiha Tokumitsu chuckled lightly; "The village's position is not the private property of one family or clan. Sakumo-kun is willing to do more for the village, and I am willing to support him, that's all."

"That's all?"

Tsunade frowned, her face showing displeasure.

"Otherwise what? Start a civil war?" Uchiha Tokumitsu didn't care about Tsunade's displeasure and continued to speak the most arrogant words in the most indifferent tone: "Anyway, if things continue like this, Konoha will eventually perish from internal strife. It's better to fight a battle as soon as possible so that we can start a new Konoha."

"You keep saying that village positions aren't the private property of any one family or clan, but what about the police department?" Tsunade's tone grew increasingly cold. "Isn't the police department generally considered to be under the control of the Uchiha clan? Why does Tokumitsu-kun have to use such a ridiculous excuse?"

"Princess Tsunade has misunderstood." Uchiha Tokumitsu's expression remained unchanged. "The police department has already been reformed; it's just that no one wanted to join."

"Speak, I want to hear your excuses." Tsunade said with a cold laugh, her arms crossed over her chest.

It's been a while since I last saw Tsunade, and she has indeed grown up quite a bit.

"Have you heard of the police department's preparatory training academy, Princess Tsunade?"

Uchiha Tokumitsu smiled leisurely and gave a reply that surprised Tsunade.

Tsunade lowered her hands, which were clasped together in front of her chest, and her expression became serious.

Kato Dan remained calm and poured a cup of tea for each of them.

Uchiha Tokumitsu nodded slightly to Kato Dan in thanks and continued, "Villagers who are interested in joining the police department can apply for the police department's preparatory training school. After passing the training and assessment, they can be selected to join the police department."

"So you mean I can also become the Director-General of the Police Department?" Tsunade said with a hint of sarcasm.

"Yes."

Uchiha Tokumitsu said with great certainty, then added, "But you have to start as a member of the police force."

Tsunade sneered repeatedly.

"Then why did you try to persuade Sakumo-kun to compete for the Jonin Team President position?"

"Has Tsunade forgotten... you, me, Dan, Sakumo-kun, and Sakumo-kun's supporters are all members of the Jonin team?" Uchiha Tokumitsu's expression remained unchanged as he continued to answer calmly.

Tsunade and Kato Dan's expressions changed slightly.

"Besides, with Sakumo-kun's strength and achievements, isn't he qualified to be the leader of a Jonin team?" Uchiha Tokumitsu retorted, "I think even the position of Hokage is more than Sakumo-kun's!"

"The position of Hokage..."

Tsunade's expression turned cold. "It seems the Uchiha clan still covets the Hokage position. Sakumo-kun is just a pawn you've manipulated without realizing it."

“Even the most mediocre genin dream of becoming Hokage at the Ninja Academy.” Uchiha Tokumitsu subtly threw a jab at Tsunade, “So who has been influencing them?”

"you!"

Tsunade's face showed anger, and she was about to get up when Kato Dan quickly pulled her back.

"Tsunade, just as I said, the positions in the village are not private property to be held by one family or clan. Every Konoha ninja should have the right to strive for their dreams."

Uchiha Tokumitsu drank the tea in his cup in one gulp.

Kato Dan was about to add more when Uchiha Tokumitsu waved his hand to stop him.

"If there are no reasonable channels for advancement and some people continue to suppress the younger generation, the village will be in trouble sooner or later!" Uchiha Tokumitsu lightly dusted off his clothes, preparing to leave. "...At that time, civil war is not impossible."

Are you threatening me?

Tsunade's face turned ashen.

"I'm just stating a fact," Uchiha Tokumitsu stood up, "a fact that everyone knows but no one has dared to say out loud."

"Humph!"

Tsunade snorted coldly and said nothing more.

Seeing that Uchiha Tokumitsu was about to leave, Kato Dan quickly got up to see him off.

Just as Uchiha Tokumitsu opened the door to go out, he bumped into a little boy.

Uchiha Tokumitsu was unharmed, but the little boy fell to the ground due to the impact.

"Are you OK?"

Uchiha Tokumitsu reached out and pulled the little boy up.

"It's nothing... I'm sorry!"

The blond boy stood up with Uchiha Tokumitsu's help and said somewhat embarrassedly.

"Nawaki! You're still as reckless as ever!" Tsunade shouted angrily. "How did Orochimaru teach you! You haven't changed at all!"

"elder sister……"

The blond boy apologized to Uchiha Tokumitsu and went inside.

Uchiha Tokumitsu closed the door and left without making a sound.

A direct descendant of the Senju clan, a boy whose original memories are of dying in an exploding talisman array.

Yet another person whose fate has been changed.

Looking up at the sun high in the sky, Uchiha Tokumitsu smiled brightly.

Chapter 107 The Prelude to the Election

As dawn broke, Uchiha Tokumitsu got up and washed according to his usual routine, changed into a brand-new Konoha Jonin uniform, and filled his ninja tool bag, scroll case, and other items to the brim.

Today is the day the Jonin team meeting officially begins.

With the recent lull in fighting, Konoha Jonin stationed abroad are choosing to return to the village to attend meetings unless they have essential missions.

But in the past, the Jonin had never been this proactive.

Sometimes, even if they are in the village, they are too lazy to move when they hear the ninja hawk signaling the start of a Jonin meeting and simply ignore it.