The two men chatted for a while, and the first one to lose control and start talking about business was Fugaku.
- Minato, we know each other, and I'm going to tell you something straight. Please don't be offended.
Minato smiled warmly and replied:
— In any case, open and honest communication is the best way to solve the problem.
Fugaku nodded slightly and said seriously:
"The Sharingan is the most important thing to our Uchiha clan. For many generations, our clan members have even worshiped the Sharingan."
— Normally, the Sharingan should never be given to anyone who is not an uchiha, but our Uchiha clan is not evil and does not understand justice.
- Obito and Kakashi are close comrades and heroes of Konoha. Gifts between them should be respected by the Uchiha clan.
"However, even though I am the young upcoming leader of the Uchiha clan, I cannot force my clan to act according to such important matters. I need to respect their views and opinions."
- Minato, do you understand?
Minato smiled slightly:
"Even though I'm not from a big clan, I understand your difficulties, Fugaku.
"As the young leader of the clan, you must act in the interests of your family, just as the Hokage must act in the interests of Konoha.
As expected of a popular Hokage candidate, he clearly understands that if he does not act in the best interests of his family, his clan members may abandon him.
Uchiha Madara, who became stronger because he did not act in the interests of his family, was left alone when he left Konoha.
- Minato, you are absolutely right.
— In order to calm public opinion in the clan, I must give the clan members a reasonable explanation.
- It's also for Kakashi's benefit. No one will come after Kakashi later.
Minato's heart sank and he asked:
- What do you mean, Fugaku?
Fugaku took a deep breath and said seriously:
- Obito left, add another Uchiha to your team and let them become your student.
As expected, this was the idea. Uchiha Hakari probably discussed it with Fugaku beforehand.
Why was he so persistent in wanting to become his disciple?
Does he really admire him or does he have ulterior motives?
Namikaze Minato preferred the latter and couldn't help but feel a little annoyed with Uchiha Hakari.
Although he was dissatisfied, Namikaze Minato was not going to give up on this option. He was confident that he could handle it.
- i can do that .
Fugaku was delighted and quickly said:
- Minato, what do you think about that child Itachi?
Minato:
— ???
Itachi?
Isn't this about Uchiha Hakari?
Isnt this child out of place?
- Um, Fugaku, isn't this about Hakari?
Fugaku's usually serious and majestic face suddenly showed signs of embarrassment, and he said shyly:
— Hakari said that as long as it is a member of the Uchiha family, it doesn't necessarily have to be him.
"Even though I am a patriarch, I am also a father, so sometimes it is inevitable that I have selfish motives.
- Minato, you are very strong and famous in the ninja world. You still have a chance to become Hokage. If Itachi can become your student...
Uchiha Fugaku's flattery gave Namikaze Minato a tangible sense of satisfaction. After all, he was the young leader of the Uchiha clan, the most powerful family in the ninja world, and he was no ordinary man.
At the same time, Fugaku's words made Namikaze Minato's dissatisfaction disappear, but new ideas appeared.
It turns out that Hakati is a man who values his family very much, but he just doesn't know what is higher in his heart: the village or the family...
However, it is unlikely that a person who is willing to sacrifice his own interests for the sake of his family will value the village more than his family.
It's a pity that he has extraordinary beauty, but not much character.
Thoughts flashed through Minato's mind and he said with a smile:
- Fugaku, Itachi is a very good child, but he is too young.
— What Team 7 needs is a comrade who can fight alongside them.
Fugaku couldn't help but feel a little disappointed upon hearing this, but he instantly shook it off.
It doesn't matter that Itachi can't become a student. At worst, he can make Itachi his student in the future, and that will be relevant.
- That's true, but I didn't think about it.
- Then, Minato, choose between Hakari and Shisui.
Minato had heard the name Uchiha Shisui. He was a rising star on the Kirigakure battlefield and one of the two geniuses of the Uchiha family. He rose to fame before Hakari
I just don't know what this person is thinking...
Namikaze Minato was more interested in Shisui's thoughts than his strength.
If he hadn't realized that the Uchiha Hakari was probably "family first", Namikaze Minato would have naturally chosen someone he was relatively familiar with and would have missed out on the time to adapt after becoming a full member.
But now the situation was different. Namikaze Minato planned to make a decision after a thorough investigation.
- Choosing a student is a serious matter. Can you give me some time to think about it?
- Of course you can.
If it wasn't his own son, Fugaku could actually accept anyone he chose, but in his heart, Fugaku still leaned more towards Uchiha Hakari.
Firstly, they are more familiar with each other, and secondly, in Fugaku's opinion, Uchiha Hakari is smarter and has more mature thoughts.
After they discussed business, they drank tea and chatted about various topics.
When Uzumaki Kushina, Uchiha Mikoto and Itachi returned, it was already late and Minato and his wife had left.
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The next morning, Namikaze Minato came to the Hokage's office.
- Minato, what's the matter?
Sarutobi Hiruzen, wearing the Hokage hat, the white Hokage cloak and the red ninja suit underneath, with a pipe in his mouth, raised his hand with a kind smile on his face and spoke in a kind and gentle tone.
— The thing is, Hokage-sama.
Namikaze Minato then recounted what had happened the previous night, mostly without hiding anything.
- Hokage-sama, do you know what kind of person Uchiha Shisui is?
Uchiha Shisui is a descendant of Uchiha Kagami, who was once a comrade of Sarutobi Hiruzen.
As a descendant of his comrades, Sarutobi Hiruzen kept an eye on him secretly.
Sarutobi Hiruzen did not object to Namikaze Minato accepting another Uchiha as his student.
Besides, Team Kakashi was assigned to Minato by Sarutobi Hiruzen, so he couldn't help but know that there was an Uchiha there.
Without having experienced the Nine-Tails incident, the rift between Konoha's upper leaders and the Uchiha family was not deep. At least Sarutobi Hiruzen is not very prejudiced against the Uchiha.
- Shisui, he is the descendant of my comrade Uchiha Kagami, one of the students of the Second Hokage.
- Shusui is an Uchiha with the will of fire. As his descendant, I am also concerned.
- Shisui is gentle and polite to others. He is very different from the usual Uchiha. He loves the village and is willing to risk himself on the battlefield for the village many times.
"In my opinion, he has the potential to become the heir to the will of fire. He just needs a little direction."
"Although Uchiha Hakari also made great contributions to the village, from what you just said, it seems like his thinking is narrow-minded.
— As a Hokage candidate, you must be careful in choosing your students and select the best of the best.
Namikaze Minato thought for a moment, then raised his head and said:
- Hokage-sama, I understand.
- Okay, you can go.
After Namikaze Minato left, he used the Flying Thunder God technique to return home and tell Uzumaki Kushina of his decision.
After Minato left, Uzumaki Kushina left the house and went to the Uchiha clan, found Uchiha Mikoto and informed her of her husband's decision.
Uchiha Mikoto went to the Konoha Police Station and told Uchiha Fugaku, who was at work, the news.
Upon hearing the news, Uchiha Fugaku was a little upset, but quickly accepted the reality. In any case, they were all Uchiha, and then he prepared to summon Uchiha Gen.
Uchiha Mikoto herself offered to take on the task as soon as she was about to return to her clan.
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