Yes, the Hokage

Minato also respected his wife. After delivering the message, he carried Naruto away from the living room, giving his wife space to spend with her friends.

"Really? Is it really okay?" Lin smiled awkwardly. "I just can't imagine what it would be like for Lord Fenglan to get married."

Before Obito became a test subject, Fenglan astutely used a single sentence to persuade Rin to help him survive. While Rin was grateful, she also felt that Fenglan was too calm and rational, and it was unlikely that he would do anything out of genuine emotion.

“Yes,” Shizune chuckled. “Someone as rational as Lord Fenglan always seems to treat marriage as a transaction.”

“You’re still young and don’t understand these things,” Kushina said in a condescending tone. “Feelings are something that’s hard to judge with reason.”

“Just like you and the Fourth Hokage, right?” Mikoto replied with a smile. She actually had a very good relationship with Kushina, but Kushina would never let her personal relationship affect her husband’s work, so the Uchiha couldn’t make a breakthrough from that angle.

"Ah..." Even though she already had a child, Kushina still couldn't help but cover her face shyly upon hearing this, her cheeks flushed.

"Is this what it feels like to be in love?" Lin couldn't help but laugh.

"So, Rin, what about you?" Mikoto changed the subject again, "Do you prefer Kakashi or Obito a little more?"

"I, I..." Lin blushed and stammered, unable to speak.

Seeing that both of them were embarrassed, Mikoto subtly steered the conversation. She knew that her husband had always wanted the family to be more closely associated with Lord Fenglan, but their son had ruined the last good opportunity. Right now, he was extremely annoyed with Itachi and wished he could beat him up nine times in three days.

If I can help in any way, at least I can plead for leniency.

"I wonder what kind of girl Lord Fenglan would like?" she chuckled. "Someone as outstanding as him would probably be hard for any woman to be worthy of."

"Hmm..." Kushina pondered, "That seems to be true. Most of the outstanding girls in the village have boyfriends."

Mikoto chimed in, "Yes, it's really hard to find a suitable candidate in such a rush. If we drag this out for too long, that person might have to go out and run around for the sake of the village again."

“That’s true.” Kushina muttered to herself. Before the tea party, she already knew that her husband would be going to Kirigakure soon, and that Fenglan would most likely go with him. Of course, she wouldn’t tell anyone else about this.

"Hmm..." Despite her seemingly expert demeanor, she was actually severely restricted after becoming the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, and had very few friends her own age.

After agonizing for a while, she couldn't help but sigh: "It would be better if the mute function were a little stronger."

"Huh? Huh? Huh? Huh? Huh?!" Shizune exclaimed in surprise as the topic suddenly turned to her.

"Alright, stop teasing the younger generation," Mikoto said with a smile, trying to smooth things over. "Shouldn't you think about girls of marriageable age first?"

"Hmm..." Kushina racked her brains, finally sighed, and gave Minato-esque pleading look, "Mikoto, help me~"

"I really can't do anything with you." Mikoto smiled sweetly, but she was overjoyed. "Let me see if there's anyone suitable among the Uchiha clan."

……

Three days later, at the entrance to the Konoha Police Department's dungeon.

"Lord Fenglan, what exactly is this outfit of ours...?"

Inahashi and Tetsuka looked embarrassed. Of course, it was no wonder. Two perfectly fine young Uchiha men had been dressed up by Fenglan with mohawks, leather and metal outfits, and tattoo stickers, looking like they came from the set of Fist of the North Star.

"Enough nonsense. Kushina said she's bringing her blind date today. You two need to cooperate and put on a good show. You'll each get half a month of paid leave and an extra bonus. If you don't perform well, hmph..."

Feng Lan sneered: "You'll go to Mr. Dai's place for three months of grueling training!"

"Heh! We understand!" Daohuo and Tiehuo shuddered and nodded repeatedly.

"Alright, all of you better be alert and don't embarrass yourselves. After this show is over, Kushina won't keep trying to introduce me to girlfriends anymore, hehe~~" Feng Lan chuckled twice and headed straight for the cell block.

Soon, Kushina walked in looking annoyed: "I miscalculated. This guy only said he wouldn't refuse, but then he told me he had work to do and brought me directly to the cell to meet him. He's definitely up to no good."

She quickly turned around and smiled, "Don't be afraid, Feng Lan is the rational type of man, he won't..."

"Hee-ha!"

Before Kushina could finish speaking, Inahisa and Tetsuka struck an exaggerated pose: "Who goes there! The Uchiha Police Force isn't a place where just anyone can barge in!"

"What are you two doing?" Kushina recognized the two guys and couldn't help but roll her eyes. "This outfit was arranged by Feng Lan, right? What is that kid thinking?"

No, absolutely not!

Inahime and Tetsuka couldn't admit it so easily, and were about to open their mouths to argue, but Kushina ignored them completely: "Anyway, move aside first, I'm going to see Fuyuki."

The two of them originally wanted to give it their all, but when they saw the girl following behind Kushina, they stood in the corner with strange expressions.

"Hmph." Kushina snorted unhappily, then turned back and smiled, "We'll be seeing Fenglan soon."

"Mmm." The girl behind her looked very shy and nodded embarrassedly.

Inahime and Tetsuka watched the two walk down with strange expressions, then exchanged a glance: "Oh no, why did Lady Kushina bring her along?"

"It's probably because she's very good at pretending in front of her elders," Tie Huo said helplessly. "But this is going to be bad for Lord Feng Lan."

“Yeah, what Lady Fenglan is doing will only excite her more, because that guy…” Daohuo’s lips twitched, “is a pervert.”

……

Kushina walked down the prison corridor with a grim face. She had already vaguely heard the sound of whipping and Feng Lan's strange laughter, and immediately knew what this guy was up to. But now that she was here, she couldn't just turn back and leave, wouldn't that make her seem even more suspicious?

Sure enough, upon pushing open the cell door, they saw Feng Lan dressed in a leather jacket resembling a van, whipping Hiruko mercilessly while making strange noises: "Huh? Stand still! I'll teach you to charge into Konoha's gates head-on, I'll make you covered in Flying Thunder God marks, I'll teach you to steal the Uchiha's Sharingan..."

【Maple Storm!】Kushina almost ground her teeth to dust. This kid really went to great lengths to avoid blind dates, even coming up with such a bizarre look.

She quickly turned her head and explained, "No, this guy usually..."

As soon as she turned her head, Kushina was startled. The Uchiha girl, who had just seemed so dignified and shy, was now panting heavily, her cheeks flushed, her hands cupping her chin in a yandere-like pose reminiscent of Yuno Gasai: "He's such a pervert..."

"I love it!"

Holy crap!

Feng Lan was shocked. How could anyone like such a bizarre look? What's wrong with this girl?

When he turned his head, he saw that the other person was so excited that their Sharingan had been activated. He immediately cried out in his heart, "Damn it, the person who came for the blind date is also an Uchiha!"

Chapter 160 This is the bond of Konoha!

"Watergate!"

The door to the Hokage's office was flung open, and Feng Lan stormed in with a tragic expression on his face: "I must use the strongest words to express my condemnation of your wife's recent series of actions regarding my personal life, which, from any rational point of view, can be described as excessive concern or even over-intervention."

"What we cannot ignore is that Konoha has just experienced a special event that could trigger widespread turmoil, and its aftereffects have not yet been fully digested. The collection of various related intelligence, wartime casualty statistics, and external communication feedback are still in a critical window period that requires concentrated processing. Under these circumstances, any arrangements involving personal life will create a structural conflict with the handling of village affairs in terms of time..."

He was rambling on and on, looking aggrieved, when the blond-haired man said with a half-smile, "You mean you don't want to go to dinner with your blind date tonight?"

"What the heck?!" Feng Lan was immediately shocked. "How did you understand my long and complicated sentences?"

"I didn't understand it." Minato finally couldn't help but slam his fist on the table and burst into laughter. "I understood it."

As he spoke, he turned the mirror on his desk around. When Feng Lan saw her miserable state in the mirror, she was startled – her tight leather jacket, which had been like a van, was now torn to shreds, her hair was a mess like a bird's nest, and there were several lipstick marks on her face.

"Gan."

Feng Lan gritted her teeth, wiping her face with a tissue as she demanded matter-of-factly, "I've helped you so many times before, isn't it your turn to help me this time?"

"Sorry, I can't help at all." Minato covered his mouth and chuckled. "This is a consensus you and Kushina reached, and I have no ability to interfere. Besides, I personally think... it's fine this way."

"What's so great about it?!" Feng Lan exclaimed in shock. "Even Hiruko wasn't this miserable in prison!"

“Hey, Uchiha, huh?” Minato chuckled. “Their methods of expressing emotions might indeed be a bit intense.”

"No, no, no, this is no longer a 'more intense' situation. If I hadn't used the Flying Thunder God Technique to escape, I would probably have been utterly humiliated by now." Feng Lan said with lingering fear, "That was definitely not an ordinary Uchiha, she was a monster rarely seen even among Uchiha! Facing her was more terrifying than facing a billion Danzos!"

"Is it really that exaggerated?" Minato scratched his head in confusion. "That child's name is Uchiha Momo. She's usually a very quiet and gentle woman. She used to work as a clerk in the security force. You should have met her before."

"Hmm..." Feng Lan tried hard to recall and found that she actually had some impression. "It seems like we've met a few times. In that case, there's only one reason."

"What reason?" Minato asked curiously.

"That girl is faking it!" Feng Lan, as the man who understands the Uchiha clan best besides the Second Hokage, immediately made the correct judgment. "What she shows in daily life is definitely not her true nature!"

"Is it really that exaggerated?" Minato asked, somewhat incredulous.

"Do I show the same personality to you as I do to the Third Hokage?" Feng Lan sneered. Until Itachi wiped out the clan, Fugaku regarded him as the hope of the clan.

"I see." Minato nodded solemnly.

"It's good that you understand." Feng Lan breathed a sigh of relief. "Quickly cancel this blind date in your capacity as Hokage..."

"Doesn't this prove that you are very important to her, just like I am special to you?" Unexpectedly, the blond man slapped his thigh, his thinking incredibly unique, "People only show their true nature in front of those they trust and depend on, ah... this is the bond of Konoha!"

"What the hell are you talking about?! Are you out of your mind?!" Feng Lan wore a pained expression, but the big golden retriever was determined not to back down this time, and in the end, he could only reluctantly agree to the dinner party that night.

"Where are you going?" Seeing Feng Lan turn to leave with a displeased expression, Shui Men quickly called out to him.

“Go and have a friendly exchange with Hiruko, otherwise do you really think I would go to the guard unit just to act?” Feng Lan rolled her eyes in annoyance. “It was just something I did on the side… Damn it, I should have just used the old-fashioned method and found a girl to pretend to be me and fool her.”

Fortunately, Hiruko was treated the same way as Orochimaru, with his five senses sealed by the prison equipment. Otherwise, if he saw him being chased and bitten by Uchiha landmine girls, Fenglan's fashion sense would drop completely, and how could he put on that aura of complete control in front of the other party?

After changing back into normal clothes, Fenglan had Daohuo and Tiehuo, who had also returned to their guard uniforms, temporarily remove the gags from Hiruko's mouth and ears. He cleared his throat and said calmly, "I apologize for keeping you waiting, Mr. Hiruko. After all, the trouble you and your friends have caused is too great, and I have to spend a lot of time cleaning up the mess."

"Cough, cough, cough..."

Compared to Orochimaru's behavior after being imprisoned for a long time, Hiruko appeared much weaker. He coughed violently as soon as his prison shackles were removed, and his body trembled incessantly.

Of course, it's clear he was still trying to maintain his high-class image: "Hmph, friends? I don't have such trivial interpersonal relationships!"

"Oh, not friends? Then Black Zetsu is your ally? Best friend? Crush?"

When it comes to arguing, ten Beiruhu combined wouldn't be a match for Fenglan, and they were quickly enraged: "We're just using each other, there's no such strange relationship as you described!"

"Really?" Feng Lan gave a similar expression to Yu, "I don't believe it!"

"I only pursue becoming stronger, and I have absolutely no interest in those boring relationships you mentioned!" It can only be said that Hiruko is still an honest person. He was fooled by Fenglan and actually told her how Black Zetsu found her and used the modified Oni-Garuru technique to seduce her.

It sounds like he's stupid, but in reality, he really isn't smart. Otherwise, he wouldn't have rushed to declare war on the Five Great Nations in the movie before even getting the Sharingan, only to fall into Kakashi and Tsunade's trap. In the end, he was rescued by Naruto while he was rescuing Kakashi.

Of course, the most outrageous thing isn't that. The most outrageous thing is that this guy got a couple of verbal sparring remarks from Kakashi before he died, and he actually had an "epiphany". It can only be said that the Will of Fire is quite brainwashing, comparable to Kotoamatsukami.

So it's perfectly normal for someone who's essentially a scientist but a complete idiot to be fooled by a cunning old fox like Feng Lan.

“Improved Oni-Garuru, huh?” Feng Lan smiled slyly. “I don’t think the improved version is any better. Look at how Minato beat you up.”

"Shut up!" Hiruko immediately exploded. "That, that's not because Oni-Garara is no good, it's, it's..."

"Is it because you're incapable?"

"Of course it's not that I'm incapable!"

Hiruko's brain raced, and he finally found someone to blame: "It's those bloodline limits that are no good! That's right, that must be it. If I could plunder a stronger bloodline limit, I could definitely defeat everyone... Theoretically, the existence of the Oni-Garashi has no upper limit, which can make every ninja with poor aptitude perfectly invincible!"

"Really...?" Feng Lan began her performance, "My ninja skills aren't that great, I'm often ridiculed by the villagers."

Given the domineering will of Konoha's scoundrels, it would be strange if someone like Hiruko hadn't been bullied as a child. He immediately shouted, half out of empathy and half out of enticement, "It's absolutely true! I used to feel inferior and resentful because of my own abilities, just like you."

"Why... why are some people born to be excellent ninjas? They can do things with ease that we struggle with our lives, and they can use the ninjutsu that we have to work countless hours to learn with just a glance!"

"Why is it that some people can shine in war and become the Three Legendary Sannin, while others can only be crushed into mud, leaving not even a complete skeleton behind!"

Hmm, it seems this guy isn't just chasing after getting stronger; he's also after some empty fame.

Feng Lan listened calmly to Hiruko's emotional outburst. Of course, he wouldn't let this guy's verbal sparring work. The world is inherently unfair, and everyone's talents are different. Just like fish can't fly and birds can't swim, smart people know how to play to their strengths and avoid their weaknesses, while unintelligent people will stubbornly persist in their struggles.

Of course, it's not to say that Hiruko isn't smart. He's definitely a genius for being able to figure out Oni-Ya-Luo. But as I said before, his talent lies in scientific research, and he's practically nonexistent when it comes to negotiation and scheming.

What I need to do is not to actually use the Will of Fire to brainwash this guy and make him change his mind, but to make him feel that he can use me, and then... use him in return.

Chapter 161 I want to become number one in the world, women are just a hindrance!

Now that it was confirmed that this guy could be fooled, even easily fooled, Feng Lan began to put on a show, her tone gradually becoming hesitant: "You mean... even someone like me, with a weak body, low stamina, and scarce chakra, can become a strong person?"

Here he uses the standard tactic of telling only half a lie, and the other half is the truth. Feng Lan does have the aforementioned shortcomings, but that doesn't mean he's a poorly qualified ninja. He has innate sensory abilities and can learn the Flying Thunder God Technique. His talent is at least above average. In addition, he has a brain and organizational skills comparable to Shikamaru. If he says that his ninja talent is not very good, some people would probably cry out loud.

However, it was enough to fool Hiruko, because he had no connection with Fenglan and his only knowledge of the enemy was the political maneuvering skills that circulated in the ninja world, not combat skills.

“Absolutely!” Hiruko began to describe the future in an enticing tone, “I know you wield considerable power. As long as you can collect more and stronger bloodline limits for me, we will definitely become the strongest with the blessing of Oni-Garara. I promise you!”

He wasn't a complete idiot, after all; he knew to use "we" to bridge the gap at times like this, making it seem as if he would genuinely share in Guiya Luo's success.

But Feng Lan didn't care whether the other party shared it or not. He just wanted to use this guy as a substitute for Orochimaru. So, as if talking to himself, he threw out the bait: "Speaking of which... I do have a pair of Rinnegan under my command."

"The Rinnegan?!" Hiruko gasped, his eagerness rising within him. "Give me that thing! If I can research it successfully, it will absolutely shock the world!"

"Don't joke around." But Feng Lan became rational at this moment. "The Rinnegan is such a precious bloodline limit. Its owner is now my subordinate and can exert tremendous value. Why should I let you study it?"

"Besides, let's be clear about your place. You're just a prisoner, you have no right to make demands of me." He sneered, stirring up the other's greed while immediately pouring cold water on it. "Don't forget, you're burdened with the serious crime of attacking Konoha. Theoretically, being killed first and questioned later would be too lenient. Even if I secretly spared your life, I would be taking a huge risk. Give me a reason to believe in you, demonstrate your worth before we talk about anything else!"

Hiruko fell silent. Was he afraid of death? To be honest, he wasn't that afraid. After all, this was the world of ninjas, and he had experienced World War II, witnessing too much life and death.

What he feared was that once he died, he would no longer be able to continue researching the Demon Sprout to become stronger, and he would no longer be able to prove that he was not that weak and useless person! Especially the Rinnegan that Feng Lan "accidentally" mentioned, which was the bloodline limit that he dreamed of obtaining, and could even touch the secrets of the Sage of Six Paths with it!

"me……"

But Hiruko really didn't know how to negotiate. He moved his lips for a long time, but couldn't come up with any good words to persuade Fenglan.