Almost in an instant.
Sarutobi Hiruzen cursed Fugaku in his heart, and even vaguely felt whether his plan was wrong.
Could he rely on this idiot Fugaku to contain Uchiha Jin?
Yes!
Because of Uchiha Jin's rise, he had long regarded Fugaku as his ally, preparing to use the power of the Hokage to support Fugaku against Uchiha Jin.
But, damn it.
Although he knew Fugaku was weak before, he didn't expect this guy to be weak to this extent!
So at this moment, he couldn't help but ponder deeply. Could he achieve the situation of Uchiha internal strife by relying on this mud that couldn't stick to the wall?
Difficult, too difficult!
He felt somewhat pessimistic about this idea for a moment.
However, similarly.
Among the current Uchiha, was there any other choice besides Fugaku?
Undoubtedly—no!
Although Shisui was a good pawn and his own strength was strong enough, this kid was too naive.
Especially since this guy was Kagami's grandson, he was naturally viewed with hostility by the Uchiha. Especially because he was too close to him, those guys in the Uchiha clan naturally didn't recognize him.
Although this kid was loyal to him, he didn't look like a leader of a faction.
Shisui could only be a pure blade; he really couldn't handle building a faction.
So, sigh!
It seemed he really had no choice; to split the Uchiha, he still had to rely on Fugaku before him.
There was no helping it.
That black glove Danzo was unwilling to do the dirty work. Even if he wanted Sharingan, he was unwilling to go to the Radical Faction. So in order to stop Uchiha Jin's rise, even if Fugaku was really mud, he had to support him!
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but sigh softly.
Truly—a sin!
Thinking of having to be allies with someone like Fugaku, Sarutobi Hiruzen felt like he had stepped in dog shit.
Finally.
Glancing at Fugaku, who had completely calmed down and assumed a slacking posture, Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at Uchiha Jin: "Jin-kun, do you know that Konoha is in chaos?"
"Don't know." Uchiha Jin's tone was flat: "Not interested either."
"I am just a free ninja. Without missions, I just want to stay in the clan grounds and have never paid attention to the outside situation."
Hearing this, veins popped out on Sarutobi Hiruzen's forehead.
Free ninja?
Are you fucking kidding me?
You, a guy who has sidelined Fugaku, the Clan Head, and is about to completely control the Uchiha, are telling me now that you are a free ninja?
But he still took a deep breath and spoke with a profound tone: "Jin-kun, don't mess around. You are the leader of the Radical Faction. If you are just a free ninja, then what are the other ninjas of Konoha?"
But, unfortunately.
Uchiha Jin's expression remained normal, and he just shrugged casually.
"I don't quite understand what Hokage-sama is saying."
"What Radical Faction? Never heard of it."
"I'm just a free ninja, holding no official power, not even joining the Police Force."
Sarutobi Hiruzen's face instantly became gloomy.
This Uchiha Jin in front of him just wouldn't take the bait, making him feel like punching cotton. He didn't know what to do next.
There was no helping it!
Because if strictly following official procedures, Uchiha Jin indeed hadn't lied.
The so-called Uchiha Radical Faction was not an official organization registered by Konoha, but just a civil organization established within the ninja clan. As long as he didn't admit it, there really wasn't anything he could do.
According to the officially recorded data, Uchiha Jin was an ordinary Chunin, one of the accurately defined free ninjas.
It was just that his team members died in the Third Great Ninja War. Considering the special situation of the Uchiha, although many clansmen would die every time they went to the battlefield, a large number of people would also awaken the Sharingan.
So under his orders, the Uchiha were trapped in Konoha and no longer allowed to freely take on missions.
And it was precisely because of this.
Uchiha Jin's official position was only promoted to Chunin because of his contribution on the battlefield.
Jonin? Hehe!
Konoha's Jonin were not cabbages; they were a privileged class with voting rights. How could he give it to Uchiha Jin for free?
So, trouble!
Because simply in terms of official power, he really wasn't qualified to find fault with Uchiha Jin.
Making a Chunin take responsibility for the chaos of the Konoha villagers?
If this matter spread, his reputation as Hokage would be ruined!
"U! Chi! Ha! Jin!"
Sarutobi Hiruzen crushed the pipe in his hand, and his tone became incomparably cold.
In response to this.
Uchiha Jin's expression remained normal.
Looking at Sarutobi Hiruzen before him, his eyes were filled with contempt.
And—faint disdain!
Coming from China in his previous life, he knew very well that any shortcuts in this world actually had a price secretly marked long ago.
Power and responsibility are equal; this is an iron law!
Since you didn't even want to give the status of Jonin for your own plan, don't think about dumping the responsibility on my head!
This was actually the fundamental reason why Uchiha Jin wasn't angry and didn't try to find a way when the village didn't promote him to Jonin.
Because he knew that strength was the most important!
As long as his strength was strong enough, it didn't matter whether he was promoted to Jonin or not.
On the contrary!
Since he didn't have this position, don't think about making him take responsibility.
Even if he was the Radical Faction elder of the Uchiha, even if the Uchiha secretly listened to him, even if the village fell into chaos without the Police Force, Sarutobi Hiruzen shouldn't dream of making him take responsibility.
Because on the surface, he was just a Chunin!
Since Sarutobi Hiruzen blocked him on the Jonin promotion, now was naturally the time for him to pay the price.
"Hokage-sama, don't get excited."
"Take your time to say whatever it is; getting angry is bad for your health!"
"Do you need me, this Chunin, to execute any mission?"
"But, what a pity!"
"I don't even have a team member now, so according to Konoha regulations, I can only execute C-rank missions at most."
"Whose cat is lost? Who needs babysitting? Or need to clean the river channel?"
"I am ready to contribute to Konoha, so please, Hokage-sama, assign me a mission directly!"
Uchiha Jin had a smile on his lips.
Although his tone was quite calm, anyone could hear the mockery.
Yes!
He, a registered Chunin without any team, could only execute some C-rank missions.
Even if Konoha wanted to screw Uchiha Jin, it would be difficult because Uchiha Jin wasn't even qualified to do B-rank missions.
Sarutobi Hiruzen trembled all over. Regarding Uchiha Jin before him, he truly felt very helpless.
This kid was too slippery!
No wonder he never actively applied for the Jonin exam, and even when he wasn't re-equipped with a team or allowed to join the Police Force, this kid seemed very indifferent from beginning to end.
So...
This was his purpose!