Chapter 201: Planning for the Uchiha
As Konoha's security force, the Uchiha clan controlled the city's streets and alleys and, surprisingly, enforced the law strictly according to the village's laws. Despite numerous complaints, there had never been a single case of dereliction of duty or bribery. It seemed that these tsunderes were practically the white lotus of shinobi.
When it came to the Will of Fire, while Konoha's main ninja clans often chanted slogans, the Uchiha clan was the most genuine. They considered Konoha their own, so how could their Will of Fire be fake? Unfortunately, since Kagami's death, the Uchiha clan had been isolated from decision-making. They considered themselves Konoha's masters, but the leadership did not consider them their own and kept them in constant caution.
Even after the Second War had already begun, Konoha's leadership, in an effort to suppress the Uchiha clan, even allowed groups of academy students to graduate early, forcing them to avoid battle. For other clans, serving on the front line was a sacrifice, but for the Uchiha, it was like a tiger out of its cage. Once on the battlefield, the trials of life and death could lead to the awakening not only of the Sharingan but also the Mangekyo Sharingan. And once a Mangekyo awakened, its wielder instantly became a Kage-level powerhouse.
"Hokage-sama, you asked me for patience for the sake of unity. I can," Sasuke said, pretending to grit his teeth. "But why can't the Uchiha clan go to the front? Aren't they known as Konoha's most powerful clan? How have they become so cowardly?"
"This..." Hiruzen was suddenly speechless.
"Hokage, you are too kind to the Uchiha, which is why they are so unprincipled. In my opinion, you should let them go to the front and suffer a little, so they know how difficult it is for you to defend Konoha's foundations."
Listening to Sasuke's words, Hiruzen felt the same way. Finally, someone understood his difficulties. Danzo only knew how to make enemies, but he didn't know how difficult it was to defend Konoha with all the wolves around him. Unfortunately, there were always those who considered him weak, especially the Uchiha clan.
Umino Sasuke was, without a doubt, one of his own.
"Hokage-sama, smoking is bad for your health. We all hope you have a long life and that you continue to lead our Konoha." Sasuke continued to act like a dog, kneeling to affectionately lick Hiruzen.
"Sasuke, Konoha's future is still in your hands, the young ones," he spoke modestly, but his eyes were filled with joy.
"We young people are impulsive. Konoha needs a mature and experienced Hokage like you," Sasuke continued. "Shinnosuke even complained to me that you smelled like cigarettes, which prevented him from getting close to you."
"Oh, is that true?" Hiruzen asked. He knew his son wasn't very close to him, but he thought it was due to his strict authority.
"Hokage-sama, how do you raise Shinnosuke? At such a young age, he is already a chunin-level elite fighter. I want to learn from you so I can teach my younger siblings."
"Hahaha! I didn't teach him much; it's more that Shinnosuke is willing to learn," Hiruzen laughed, his faith in Sasuke's Will of Fire strengthening even more.
Umino Sasuke wanted to continue chatting, but Hiruzen was busy with many official documents, so they ended the conversation with regret. However, in the end, Hiruzen agreed to send a team of Uchiha ninjas to the front. Of course, the reason he agreed was not because of Sasuke, but to silence the public and keep the Uchiha quiet in the village.
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