Madara, let's change the world together!

Hiruzen Sarutobi slowly turned around, leaving his back to Minato.

"Minato, you must remember that the differences between people in this world are greater than you can imagine."

"Talent, family background, and luck can all determine a person's fate."

He paused.

"I used to think like you, that everything would get better as long as I worked hard and struggled."

"I understood it after my teacher passed away and I became Hokage."

"Reality requires compromise."

"If I hadn't been able to consolidate Konoha's power back then, and another Shinobi World War had broken out, Konoha would have been in grave danger."

"Stability is very important."

"What helps you maintain stability is the ninja clans of Konoha; they are the backbone of Konoha."

"Minato, you are only a qualified Hokage if you have their approval."

"So stop thinking about leaving precious resources to ordinary people who don't have talent."

"We must think about the future of Konoha."

"The newly reborn Konoha is the next generation of ninja clans and geniuses who can stand out from ordinary ninjas."

"They are the ones who should be nurtured the most."

Hiruzen Sarutobi felt he had made himself clear enough.

He slowly walked out of the room.

This is a lesson he learned after many setbacks.

One person's strength is limited, so it is essential to unite the strength of the upper echelons of Konoha.

Once you learn to compromise, you'll find that luck comes naturally.

The Sarutobi clan grew into the largest clan in Konoha through the art of compromise.

The Hyuga clan understands the importance of compromise, which is why they have endured for so long.

The Uchiha clan?

They are too stubborn and do not understand the principle that excessive rigidity leads to breakage.

As long as the Uchiha clan doesn't change and doesn't learn to compromise, the rift between them and the village will only widen.

Minato Namikaze stood on his seat, the hem of his Hokage robe hanging limply.

He looked at the Hokage's desk in front of him, and it seemed as if he had returned to the past.

The girl with red hair said she wanted to become Hokage, and then beat up everyone who tried to bully her.

Naruto

This was his shared dream with Kushina.

After they became a couple, their dreams intertwined.

He also made becoming Hokage his lifelong goal.

From a young age, he tried to care for the village with the mindset of a Hokage, helping others and taking care of everyone in the village with just the right amount of gentleness.

As a ninja, he was loyal to the village, executed missions perfectly, and obeyed orders from his superiors.

As a teacher, he was kind, approachable, and treated students equally, guiding them only at the appropriate time.

As a husband, he never had any conflicts with his wife and tried his best to meet her every little request.

As Hokage, he wanted everyone in the village to live happier lives, and he wanted to truly burn himself out so that the shadow of fire could illuminate the entire village.

but

Everyone in Konoha is a member of Konoha and should be treated equally!

Why must we discriminate based on personal relationships, and why must we deliberately cede significant benefits to a certain group of ninja clans in matters that should be handled fairly and justly?!

This is not the Hokage he wanted to become!

However, Sarutobi-sensei had already communicated with him very sincerely.

Hearing the tone of the other person's voice, he knew that Sarutobi-sensei had not held back and hoped that he would truly understand the meaning behind his words.

As a junior, he should listen to the advice of his elders, so that he can make fewer mistakes.

Minato's hands clenched tightly.

What should he do when the advice of his respected Hiruzen Sarutobi conflicts with his own ideas?

Is it about pursuing "stability" and listening to Sarutobi-sensei's words?

Or should we follow our inner feelings?

He wasn't sure about the water gate.

Chapter 231 The Current Situation of the Uchiha Clan

Inside the office of the Konoha House's commercial headquarters.

Kiyoshi Gen is processing documents that were remotely sent from the Water Domain.

Now all he needs to do is wait, and then seize every opportunity to influence Konoha and other ninja villages.

The document in front of him said that his subordinates had secretly taken control of Kiyoi Genji, the neighboring country of the Land of Water and the Land of the Sea. He didn't know what to say for a moment.

Although it was true that they initially said they would begin to expand outwards and secretly control smaller countries, the pace was far too fast.

Well, they've done their research and finalized their plans anyway, so let them do it.

At that moment, Kiyoshi looked up and saw Kazesa reviewing electronic documents not far away.

Aino's shadow clone was keeping an eye on Minato Namikaze's movements, while her real body was temporarily sent back by him to spend more time with her mother, Kaguya, and to engage in deeper levels of female training.

At least don't look like a lovesick woman every time you see him.

Aino's shadow clones are still more useful; at least they won't suddenly attack him.

Originally, Kiyoi Gen thought he could spend some time alone with Fusa while he was working.

After all, Tsunade was researching medical ninjutsu with Shizune at this time, but

On the sofa in the corner, Kurenai Yuhi was quietly reading a book in her hands. The cover of the book was very familiar to Gen Kiyoi; it was one of his works that was only sold in the inner city of Hatsuhi Castle.

Well, it seems there's no way I can be a little frisky after work.

For some reason, Hong spent almost all her time reading in her father's office during this period, except for cultivating and accompanying him.

"Brother Yuan, is something the matter?"

Hong put down the book in her hand and asked uncertainly.

Hmm? You noticed?

"Forehead"

Kiyoshi Gen's mind raced, and suddenly a question came to mind.

"Indeed, I have a question I'd like to ask you."

"Red, what are your thoughts on the Uchiha clan?"

Kurenai paused for a moment, then began to think.

For the Uchiha clan

"I'd say I neither like nor dislike it."

"Mainly because Mikoto and Obito are both very good people, it makes me realize that there are good and bad people among the Uchiha clan."

"However, most of the Uchiha in the Ninja Academy are very narcissistic, almost like they have paranoia, which is really annoying."

"As for some missions we carried out later, Shizune and I also cooperated with Uchiha ninjas."

"It feels like they all think that having Sharingan is something extraordinary, and they look down on others who don't have Bloodline Limits."

"Some people only identify with their own kind, believing that outsiders will covet their Sharingan and are unwilling to get along with outsiders."

As she spoke, Kurenai's expression became increasingly subtle.

It seems that apart from Mikoto and Obito, most of the Uchiha she encountered were rather unpleasant.

She's the kind of person who's arrogant and conceited, always talking about the glory of the Uchiha clan, but in reality, some people who have awakened the Sharingan aren't as strong as her.

"In general, many Uchiha people are narrow-minded, only adhering to their own clan's ideology and not communicating much with people from other clans."

I knew it!

Kiyoshi nodded slightly.

The Sharingan, which the Uchiha clan relies on most, is not only their greatest power, but also the biggest reason for their estrangement from other clans.

Bloodline families naturally place great importance on bloodlines, not to mention bloodlines like those of the Uchiha and Hyuga clans that can be transferred through transplantation.

The Uchiha clan relied on demonstrating their strength and their united revenge to dispel the covetousness of many, while the Hyuga clan relied on the Caged Bird Seal to prevent the Byakugan from being taken away.

However, in the original work, during the Third Shinobi World War, Ao of Kirigakure received a Byakugan from a member of the Hyuga main family, which shows that the Hyuga's measures were not entirely foolproof.

Kiyoi Gen pondered the current situation of the Uchiha clan.

He had previously instructed his subordinates to investigate the reputation of the Uchiha clan in Konoha.

The general assessment is: arrogant and lacking in approachability.

Almost everyone has experienced the arrogance and pride of the Uchiha clan.

Even though some Uchiha are not arrogant and can communicate normally with ordinary people, most of them are women, while the men are more combative.

Obito, who is completely unlike the Uchiha clan, is partly due to the fact that he was an orphan raised by a grandmother who was not related to him by blood, and partly because his initial talent was indeed too poor, which led to him being ridiculed by his own clan.

Aside from his upturned nose, the Uchiha clan had no other major negative reputations.

At most, many people feel dissatisfied with the police force's strict enforcement of the law, as if it is a deliberate retaliation against some civilians for their foul language.

After all, although the Uchiha clan disdains to argue with commoners, anyone who dares to speak ill of the Uchiha clan will suffer the consequences.

It's precisely because many of them have terrible tempers and act without restraint that the Uchiha clan has such a bad reputation.