The Steady King of Konoha

Just as the new Mizukage of Kirigakure Village is launching vigorous reforms, a Jonin Conference in Konoha Ninja Village will be held as scheduled under the arrangements of the Third Hokage.

This is already the third jounin meeting since Hayama returned to the village. The purpose of the meeting is naturally to discuss how to deal with the aggressive envoys of the Kingdom of Water and the division of ownership between the three tails.

Hayama stayed at Yamashiro Tatsu's grave for a full twenty-seven days before leaving the Nanga River. As for the heads of the Yagura trio, they had already lost their original value and began to decay slightly.

It's getting late, but the lights are brightly lit in the Uchiha Clan's territory. The izakayas, barbecue restaurants, and meatball shops on both sides of the road are at their peak business day. Many civilians and ninjas from the village come here to enjoy the food.

After washing away the fatigue of the day, it becomes very lively.

This was something unimaginable in the past, but under Hayama's suggestion and the push of Uchiha Fugaku's father, the Uchiha clan finally opened up part of their clan land for commercial development. The advantages outweighed the disadvantages, and I strongly opposed it at the beginning.

The tribesmen have become silent in the face of daily money income, and even joined in. After all, no one will have trouble with money.

Hayama wore home clothes, took off his standard ninja vest, and walked slowly on the street. From time to time, ninjas belonging to the Uchiha clan would come forward to salute him. As for the ninjas in the village, they chose to turn a blind eye to him.

By now, even the genin in the village knew that Hayama was no longer an ordinary ninja, but a complete traitor.

Moving lightly, Hayama soon came to a single-family house, which was the home of Uchiha Fugaku.

A wealthy family has its own rich heritage, and with it comes some complicated etiquette, which cannot be compared with some families that have made a fortune in a short period of time. As one of the most powerful people in the Uchiha clan, Uchiha Fugaku's family

It covers a large area and can be described as some of the classical gardens that Yeshan visited in his previous life. It has carved beams and painted buildings, and there are many fish ponds in the corridors. It has a rich and noble atmosphere like "the moon melts in the pear blossom courtyard, and the breeze is gentle in the catkin pond".

When several old servants saw that it was Hayama who had arrived, they did not dare to neglect him and invited him to sit in the living room for a while. Then they sent people out to look for Uchiha Fugaku.

Hayama didn't expect that Uchiha Fugaku hadn't come home so late, but he didn't care. He sat next to the low coffee table, sipping tea and waiting quietly.

A babbling child wandered to the fish pond outside the living room. He put his chubby fingers in his mouth and sucked them. He tilted his head and curiously looked at the colorful fish in the pond. They looked so cute.

Hayama put down the tea cup in his hand and looked at the child outside the living room with a smile. He knew in his heart that this was Uchiha Fugaku's only son and his appointed disciple, and his eyes were filled with peace.

But he didn't expect that the young Uchiha Itachi was so naughty. Hayama was stunned and walked to the edge of the pond. He had already stepped out with one foot and stretched his chubby hands forward, obviously trying to catch those colorful things.

Fish.

Hayama's expression changed, and he suddenly disappeared from the living room. When he reappeared, he was squatting on the water of the pond, and his two hands firmly caught Uchiha Itachi who was falling towards the pond.

At this moment, a cry of surprise came out, and a figure came to Uchiha Itachi's side, but it was his mother, Uchiha Mikoto.

Seeing that it was a false alarm, Uchiha Mikoto was relieved. Then she frowned, picked up Uchiha Itachi's small body, and uttered a scolding sound from her mouth.

Uchiha Itachi had just turned one year old, and he was at the age when he was extremely curious about everything in the world. Seeing that he couldn't get the fish he wanted, he couldn't help puckering his mouth, throwing himself into his mother's arms and making a fuss.

Hayama chuckled lightly and placed his right hand on the clear pond water. He saw small ripples on the smooth water surface. A "fish" made of water jumped up from the surface of the water and landed impartially on the crying person.

In the hands of Uchiha Itachi.

Apart from its transparent color, this fish is no different from a real fish. The fish scales are neatly arranged on the fish's body, the fish tail is swinging gently, and even the tentacles on the lips are swaying regularly.

After Uchiha Itachi got what he wanted, he burst into laughter and was so happy that he struggled to the ground, held the water fish and left with satisfaction.

A flash of horror flashed in Uchiha Mikoto's eyes. She was originally an excellent ninja, so she naturally knew what was hidden in Hayama's move of turning water into fish. To put it bluntly, even some medical jounin were not so skilled.

Chakra control ability.

At first glance, he could tell that the young man squatting on the water with a smile on his face had considerable strength.

"Don't spoil him too much, Hayama. Don't spoil Itachi." Uchiha Mikoto said reproachfully.

Ye Shan smiled and waved his hand and said: "This pond is too dangerous, it would be safer to add guardrails."

Uchiha Mikoto nodded, but changed the subject and said: "You are already twenty this year, and you have reached the age to start a family. Fugaku and the others are busy people, and their minds are all focused on the work of the security department. Do you have any favorites?"

Girl, tell me and my sister-in-law will help you."

Hayama had a headache. Ever since she quit active service as a ninja and became a full-time housewife, Uchiha Mikoto became extremely interested in the marriages of these unmarried ninjas, and she had to say a few words every time they met.

Just as Hayama was hesitating and not knowing what to say, Uchiha Fugaku happened to appear in front of the two of them, followed by Uchiha Yasushi.

"What are you talking about?" Uchiha Fugaku asked curiously.

Mikoto covered her mouth and smiled, and said, "We are talking about Hayama's lifelong events."

Uchiha Fugaku, who was standing behind Uchiha Fugaku, froze with a smile on his face. He hurriedly stuffed the bag he was carrying into Fugaku's hands and left without even saying hello. He was obviously tortured.

Uchiha Mikoto's face darkened, and she glared fiercely in the direction Uchiha Yasushi left. Knowing what the two wanted to discuss, she turned around to find Uchiha Itachi.

Hayama took a long breath, patted his chest with lingering fear, walked out of the pond, and came to the living room with Uchiha Fugaku.

The two of them didn't speak, just drank tea quietly. Then Fugaku took out a report and handed it to Hayama, asking him to read it first while he went back to the bedroom to change clothes.

The reports contained some of the latest happenings in the ninja world, two of which aroused Hayama's interest. One was about the ongoing blood mist reform in Kirigakure Village in the Country of Water, and the other was about a famous person in Sunagakure Village in the Country of Wind.

The genius puppet master of Scorpio.

The reform of Kirigakure Village looks like it will neither destroy nor establish. Although the policy is bloody and true, it can indeed reverse the atmosphere in Kirigakure Village in a short period of time, arouse the murderous dark side in the hearts of ninjas, and improve the strength of the ninja village. There is nothing worth it.

concerned.

On the contrary, it was the ninja named Scorpion who attracted Hayama's attention more. This person was inextricably related to the late Hatake Sakumo. If Hayama remembered correctly, Scorpion's parents died in Hatake that year.

Under Sakumo's sword, I don't know if this hatred was engraved in his heart.

If this boy is a vengeful person, then Hatake Kakashi is in danger.

Ye Shan narrowed his eyes, a murderous look flashed on his face, thinking about finding a time to get rid of this genius.

No matter how Kakashi treats Hayama, after all, he is Hatake Sakumo's only bloodline left in the world. Hayama doesn't say it, but he still attaches great importance to it in his heart.

On Hayama's growth path, Hatake Sakumo was that noble man, his guide in spiritual practice. Without Hatake Sakumo's teachings, Hayama might have died in an unknown place long ago, like a heart that no one cares about.

of weeds.

"What's wrong?"

Uchiha Fugaku, who changed into home clothes and returned to the living room, was keenly aware of the vague murderous intention in his friend and asked.

Ye Shan was startled, put down the report in his hand, shook his head and said, "It's nothing."

"What are you going to do next?" Uchiha Fugaku asked again.

Ye Shan pondered for a moment and said: "I heard that Seiji, who is responsible for guarding the east gate, took a marriage leave. There is no replacement manpower in the clan for a while, so I will go there."

"Pfft"

Uchiha Fugaku just drank the tea in his mouth and squirted out. He was afraid that he heard wrongly, so he raised his voice and asked: "Look at the door?"

Hayama waved his hand and said with a smile: "Don't say it so harshly. This is the first cordon to guard Konoha. It is a noble profession."

"No, I firmly oppose it."

Uchiha Fugaku expressed his stance forcefully, thought for a while and said again: "The deputy minister of the security department will be relegated to the second line in two months. You can be the deputy minister and help me manage those bastards in the clan.

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"I am a foreigner, so becoming the deputy minister will inevitably cause dissatisfaction among some people. Besides, I am not an official fan, so forget it."

Uchiha Fugaku raised his eyebrows and said unhappily: "Who dares to be unhappy? As long as I am here, no one dares to say no."

"Besides, we have this in hand."

Saying that, Fugaku extended three fingers to indicate.

However, Hayama still shook his head firmly. The Security Department is a taboo of the Uchiha clan, and anyone who wants to get involved will arouse their hatred, not even Hayama. He just wants to find something to do and practice with peace of mind.

Earn some mission gold.

Hayama needs money, or in other words, Yamashiro Tatsu's family needs money, and he wants to give Yamashiro Tatsu's mother and sister some compensation in terms of money.

Seeing Hayama's resolute attitude, Fugaku became embarrassed. He really didn't want his friend to condescend to look at the gate. After thinking for a long time, his eyes lit up and he had a new idea.

"The village is going to set up a small team in the forest to the east for security and catching spies. You can go there."

Hayama thought for a moment, agreed, and said, "What are the clan's plans for the Jonin Conference tomorrow?"

"I don't have any plans. The three tails are already in the clan's pocket and they will definitely not be handed over. This is something the Council of Elders also agrees with."

"Since the creation of the tailed beasts, some small families that were originally wavering have made a clear-cut commitment to us, and the daimyo has also sent a letter inviting my father to meet in the capital. These benefits are real."

After a pause, Fugaku continued: "What the clan means is that at most a few minerals will be handed over to the village for development. I believe that after they get the benefits, they will recognize the ownership of the three tails. After all, Kirigakure Village has given up. "

Ye Shan is not surprised that this situation is like this. The starting point of any organization or person is profit.

The village got several minerals, and the Uchiha clan got a tailed beast that ranked last among the tailed beasts. No matter how you look at this deal, the village made a profit. After all, the Nine-Tails Pearl is in front, and the Three-Tails is not a big threat.

The two talked for a while, all of which were anecdotes and did not involve political matters. After a long time, Hayama saw that it was getting late, so he declined Fugaku's offer to stay and went to visit his mother in the Uchiha clan's hospital.

Mother and son always chatted when they met, but Hayama's mother looked much better and was excitedly planning to plant some vegetables on a vacant piece of land. Of course, Hayama agreed without hesitation and planned to meet Fugaku another day. Let's discuss it and satisfy my mother's little wish.

Looking at his mother's rosy face, Hayama was in a good mood and even ate a lot more in the evening. He didn't put down his chopsticks with satisfaction until he was full.

"Perhaps, we can invite Tsunade to treat mother."

Such thoughts flashed through Ye Shan's mind.