Chapter 26: Calculation
All of this had dealt a huge blow to his prestige.
But after yesterday, all the doubts he had previously faced vanished without a trace.
This was the respect naturally gained after demonstrating one's strength.
The Uchiha Clan follows the principle of the strong ascend and the weak descend!
Why did Madara leave back then without any clan members following him?
Wasn't it because Hashirama was stronger than Madara?
Of course, there were some other reasons as well.
In short...
Knock knock knock.
A knock on the door interrupted Fugaku's contemplation.
"Come in."
An Uchiha Clan member with black hair and black eyes entered, carrying a tray with both hands.
"What is this?"
Fugaku asked curiously.
The Uchiha Clan member explained, "The Hokage Assistant had someone send it over. He said it was the Fifth Hokage's Ceremonial Robe and Hokage Hat that were made for you."
Fugaku showed an interested expression. "Bring them over, let me see."
Only Ninja who became Hokage in Konoha Village were qualified to wear the Hokage Ceremonial Robe. The Ceremonial Robe of each generation of Hokage was basically the same and had to be meticulously made stitch by stitch by the village's dedicated Hokage Robe makers.
The main body was white, with red flames at the hem, and the back had the red characters for 'Nth Hokage'.
This one was pretty much the same as the Fourth Hokage's Ceremonial Robe, just with the 'Four' changed to 'Five'.
"Nara Shikaku is quite thoughtful."
Fugaku chuckled. It was good to have a smart person around.
He had even forgotten about the Ceremonial Robe.
A gust of wind blew into the room.
Fugaku caught a glimpse of silver out of the corner of his eye, knowing it was Kakashi who had arrived.
"Thank Nara Clan Head for me. You may leave."
"Yes."
The Uchiha Clan member respectfully exited the room.
"Kakashi, have you received your appointment letter?"
Fugaku smiled as he hung the brand new Fifth Hokage Ceremonial Robe on the solid wood coat rack near the desk, then sat back down in his chair.
Kakashi first gazed at the new Ceremonial Robe, then looked at Fugaku, who had a slight smile on his lips, and asked, "I received it. When will you do what you promised me earlier?"
"Three days from now, the Hokage Inauguration Ceremony will be held. At that time, I will vindicate your father at the ceremony.
Your father is a hero of Konoha. During his lifetime, he completed 27 S-rank missions and 123 A-rank missions, as well as numerous B-rank missions. He made great contributions to Konoha during the Second Ninja World War. He should not be forgotten by everyone and deserves to be remembered by the villagers."
Kakashi looked deeply at Fugaku, his heart slightly touched.
As an Uchiha Clan member, how could he know so much about his father?
"Okay, thank you. I did receive the appointment letter, and I will assume my post as soon as possible."
Kakashi said expressionlessly.
"No need to rush. You didn't sleep all night, did you? Go back and get some good rest first."
Fugaku said with a smile.
Kakashi didn't refuse, nodded, and left through the window.
After seeing Kakashi leave, Fugaku's eyes flickered.
He was wondering whether to have Kakashi hand over the Kamui Mangekyo Sharingan on him now?
That way, Obito's pair of Mangekyo Sharingan would be complete.
He would be able to have two Kage-level powerhouses at any time for short periods.
Even someone like Kakashi, who doesn't have the Uchiha Clan bloodline, can activate the Mangekyo Sharingan to use Dojutsu, let alone someone from the Uchiha Clan.
However, there's no rush for now.
He had just won Kakashi's loyalty. If he were to ask him to hand over the Mangekyo Sharingan so hastily, it would inevitably cause Kakashi to be dissatisfied.
After all, Kakashi's eye was entrusted to him by his best friend before his 'death'.
It's reasonable for him to disagree, but now Obito is truly dead.
Furthermore, there's no pressure at the moment, and high-end combat power isn't needed.
He himself is enough to handle things.
Unless Nagato and the Akatsuki Organization come knocking...
Hehe.
Speaking of which, who was in the Akatsuki Organization at this point in time? Are there any people who haven't been recruited yet? Should I pick up a bargain?
Fugaku supported his head with both hands, frowning and trying hard to recall.
Itachi was supposed to betray Konoha after last night's Uchiha Clan massacre, under Hiruzen Sarutobi's arrangement, to infiltrate the Akatsuki Organization.
And Kisame joined after Itachi, which means Kisame should still be in Hidden Mist Village right now.
Kisame was deceived by Uchiha Obito, disguised as Uchiha Madara, through the Eye of the Moon Plan. He just didn't know if Obito had contacted Kisame yet?
Fugaku fell into contemplation. If possible, he would very much like to trick this Tailed Beast without a tail into Konoha. Although he looks ferocious, he is actually a very good henchman.
Once he recognizes someone, he will be very caring and respectful towards them, and very obedient. Even if he has complaints, he will still carry out orders resolutely.
He was like that towards Itachi.
From the fact that he bit his tongue to protect 'Uchiha Madara's' secret in the anime's ending, he is also a loyal person.
He likes people like that. Perhaps he could send someone to the Land of Water to see if Kisame could be lured back.
However...
Fugaku seemed to think of something and suddenly slapped the table.
Uchiha Obito was killed by him, so isn't Yagura Karatachi, the Fourth Mizukage, who was always controlled by Obito, already free from control?
But let him be free, it's none of my business.
Hidden Mist Village was made a mess by Obito, and all the money was sent to the Akatsuki Organization. The Hidden Mist Village's finances must be in deficit now. Even if Yagura Karatachi broke free from Obito's control early due to him, he would be powerless in the face of such a disastrous start.
Yagura Karatachi will most likely commit suicide out of guilt, like in the original story, and hand over the Mizukage position to that beauty, Mei Terumī.
Fugaku shook his head. What a pity for my Kisame.
Since Yagura Karatachi has awakened, sending people to Hidden Mist Village again is definitely not ideal.
Yagura Karatachi is, after all, the perfect Jinchuriki. If discovered, the lives of those sent to recruit him would be in danger.
Unless he goes there himself.
But for Fugaku to travel so far just for Kisame, he shook his head. Sorry, Kisame, I'm not that interested in you; you're not indispensable.
Taking advantage of having just transmigrated two days ago and still remembering most things, Fugaku quickly pulled out a notebook from a drawer and started writing and drawing.
He wanted to use Pinyin to record some major events from Naruto, both beneficial and unfavorable to him, writing them all down.
In the future, when he picked up the notebook, he would be able to recall them.
The reason for using Pinyin instead of Chinese characters was for secrecy.
Some Chinese characters are still similar to Japanese characters and can be recognized. After all, Japanese characters originated from Chinese characters and were created by the Japanese based on them.
But using Pinyin is much safer. Even if it's accidentally seen by others, it can't be deciphered.
Chinese characters are profound, and Fugaku was confident in this.
He wrote at the desk for an entire afternoon.
When Fugaku suddenly came to his senses and saw that it was almost dark outside, he quickly stopped writing, picked up the notebook, and flipped through it. He had written a full six or seven pages.
"Phew, I feel much more at ease now."
Fugaku happily put the notebook into the storage scroll he carried with him.
Then he carefully tucked the storage scroll close to his body.
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