Konoha: The thirty-year-old Uchiha is not motivated.

Port of the Land of Waves
"Fugaku, when you return to Konoha, you must listen to your great-uncle and Elder Lucha. Don't be naughty, don't be willful, don't bully other children, eat on time, remember to rinse your mouth after meals, and don't be a picky eater."

Beside a passenger ship docked at the pier, Uchiha Mieko, her face filled with worry and reluctance, was saying goodbye to her son who was about to embark on a long voyage. Her endless nagging and instructions were driving Uchiha Fugaku crazy.

“Mother, I am no longer a child.”

Fugaku Uchiha said solemnly that his trip was not to return to Konoha for further study, but to secure the position of clan leader.

He wanted to prove to his family that he would not only become a qualified ninja, but also a Subaru clan leader who would surpass all previous clan leaders!

Uchiha Fuyu, who had come to see him off, looked at the sleeping doll on his younger brother's back with a pained expression. "Fugaku, Fugaku, you're really stubborn."

"Father, is Fugaku really alright?"

With a strange look in his eyes, he asked his father beside him with some uncertainty.
"Don't worry, with your older cousin around, Fugaku will definitely thrive."

Unlike the others, Uchiha Izuna appeared very relaxed, as if his young son's trip was simply a summer vacation in Konoha, showing no concern for his safety whatsoever.
"Well, that's true."

Glancing at Uchiha Gin, who was bidding a reluctant farewell to a red-haired woman in the distance, Uchiha Yutaka nodded heavily in approval.

With his great-uncle around, it's not impossible for Fugaku to become Hokage in the future.

"A-Gin, why don't you go to the Land of Whirlpools for a few days so that they can show you some hospitality?"

Mito Uzumaki, who had been spending the last few days with Gintoki Uchiha, licked her full, red lips with a hint of lingering desire. Her large, almond-shaped eyes were brimming with desire, causing Gintoki's heart to tighten at the sight.
"Ahem. Sorry, Mito, I have a lot of things to do right now, and I really can't find the time."

For his own safety, Uchiha Gin had no choice but to decline the daimyo's generous invitation from the Land of Whirlpools.
Mito Uzumaki looked disappointed. Since becoming a daimyo, she and Gin Uchiha had rarely seen each other. They had finally managed to catch each other, but it had to end so abruptly.

"All right."

But she wasn't the type to be capricious. She understood that Uchiha Gin had many things to deal with, so she nodded gently in understanding. Then, as if remembering something, a warm smile appeared on her disappointed face.

"Once Meixiang's child is born, you must come and stay for a while longer. Your older brother is waiting for you to help him name his grandson."

"Is Xiao Meixiang going to be a mother?"

Upon hearing the familiar name, a look of realization flashed across Uchiha Gin's face. Time is truly a wondrous thing.

Mika Uzumaki, the only daughter of Hanamichi Uzumaki, the little girl who used to whine and beg for red envelopes in his memory, is now about to become a mother.

"Who says it has to be a grandson? When will the sex education prison change its biased attitude towards girls? What if it's a cute little round-faced girl?"

The relationship between Uchiha Gin and his brother-in-law was beyond iron; it was simply unbreakable.
Over the years, Uzumaki Hanamichi has come to understand very well that without Uchiha Gin's help, the Land of Whirlpools would not have reached its current state. Therefore, in his heart, he has long regarded this curly-haired man who once betrayed him as family.
"I like girls too, Ah Yin. Can't you be a little more proactive? Why isn't my belly showing any signs of pregnancy?"

Mito Uzumaki's eyes lit up upon hearing this, then her gaze shifted to her flat stomach, giving her a look of utter disappointment.
"I'll try to aim better next time."

Faced with Mito's attempt to shift the blame, Gin Uchiha could only grit his teeth and accept it, but some doubts did indeed arise in his heart.
He has been a dominant force in the industry for so many years without ever using contraception, so why is it that no one gets pregnant? Is there really something wrong with him?
That's impossible. He goes to Konoha Hospital for regular checkups every year. Apart from slightly elevated blood sugar, all other indicators are normal, and he doesn't have any unspeakable problems with fertility.

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"The ship is about to depart, Ah Yin."

Suddenly, the long, drawn-out whistle of the ship interrupted their farewell. Mito Uzumaki, hearing the roar of the passenger ship, tiptoed and kissed Gin Uchiha's lips.

"Remember to come to the Chamber of Commerce on the first and fifteenth of each month!"

"Understood, Lord Daimyo!"

After kissing Mito Uzumaki goodbye, Gin Uchiha found Ryuzashi Uchiha, who was saying goodbye to Jiro and the others.

"Have you brothers finished talking?"

"Brother Yin!"

Uchiha Jiro and Haki were carrying some local specialties from the Land of Waves, and they kept stuffing them into Uchiha Ryūza's arms until Uchiha Gin appeared, at which point they stopped and bowed.
"Sigh~ The guys are so enthusiastic, I almost don't want to leave."

Uchiha Lucha, his clothes covered in local specialties, sighed deeply, his eyes filled with longing.

"It's alright, Brother Lü. I'll treat you to a foot massage next time you come."

Upon hearing this, Jiro patted his chest, instantly dispelling any lingering emotions that Uchiha Gintoki had felt.

Washing feet? Is this the bond between you brothers, you bastard! You didn't even include me!

"We've got an agreement, so don't go back on your word later!"

"What kind of person do you take me for, Erlang?"

"Minions".

During the brief moment between their farewells, Uchiha Gin turned and found his uncle and younger cousin.

"Uncle, I will follow up on Ban's matter in a timely manner. As for Cixian, please have the Ghost Soldier Team keep an eye on him. Remember, do not act rashly. Inform me first."

It's the same old problem with Jigen: his bizarre methods of concealment are so sophisticated that even Uchiha Gin, with his extraordinary senses, can't detect him. They can only rely on the Ghost Soldiers scattered throughout the ninja world to search for his whereabouts.
"I know, I'm leaving Madara and Fugaku to you."

Uchiha Tajima nodded slightly, and Izuna leaned closer.

"Big cousin, just let me know if you need any help. I'll be there whenever you call."

He learned indirectly that Jigen's strength was unfathomable, and out of concern for Uchiha Gin, he made that statement.

"I'll definitely call you when I need your help."

Free combat power is always welcome. My little cousin may be a bit weak, but he's more than capable of handling one or two clones. When a real battle breaks out, I'll definitely have to take him out for a spin, just in case he gets dementia.

"Grandpa, Father, Mother, Brother, I'm leaving!"

Standing on the deck, Fugaku Uchiha finally felt a tear well up in his eye. No matter how strong his heart was, he couldn't ignore the fact that he was seven years old.

"Phew, they're finally gone!"

Once the massive passenger ship disappeared above the horizon, Uchiha Izuna's tense expression relaxed, a smug, secret joy appearing on his face.

That's what you call a veteran actor!
Seeing his younger cousin and his wife excitedly hugging each other, Uchiha Gin couldn't help but roll his eyes.
"Finally, no one's bothering you two making babies, right?"

"Cough cough."

Overjoyed, the couple quickly separated, using fake coughs to ease the awkwardness.

"Uncle, why don't you leave by boat?"

Uchiha Fuyu, on the other hand, looked at Uchiha Gin and Uchiha Ryuzaki, who were lingering there, with some doubt. Weren't they going back to Konoha?
"You don't need to worry about that. We'll go back the way we came."

He and Uchiha Ryōzai had smuggled themselves out; if they went back by boat, they would be exposed. "Ryōzai's in jail! Time to get going."

Looking up at the sky and sensing it was about time, Uchiha Gin beckoned Uchiha Ryuzashi over, placing his hand on the latter's shoulder.

Instead of using the free and convenient Flying Thunder God Technique, he opted for an expensive passenger ferry ticket. This doesn't align with Gin Uchiha's spending habits.
"Fly!"

With a flash of dazzling golden light, the two figures vanished from their spot in an instant.

Konoha,

A golden light flashed in Uchiha Lucha's backyard, followed by two figures landing on the ground as if stepping through thin air.

"vomit!!!"

Even on his second ride on the Flying Thunder God Express, the elderly Uchiha Roza couldn't hold on any longer, and upon landing, he immediately expelled a foul-smelling rainbow.

Tap! Tap! Tap~
Perhaps the commotion was too great, for a short figure, alerted by the approaching noise, arrived with light, quick steps.
"Who goes there!? Ah, Grandpa!!! You've emerged from seclusion?"

Seeing Uchiha Ryōshi kneeling on the ground, vomiting uncontrollably, Uchiha Mikoto, with her adorable chubby face, exclaimed in surprise.
"Ahem, it's Mikoto. Grandpa has indeed come out of seclusion."

Hearing his adorable granddaughter's voice, Uchiha Roza, whose stomach was churning, forced himself to stand up, wiped the grime from the corner of his mouth, and gave a kind smile.
After arriving in the Land of Waves, he wrote a letter and had Gin Uchiha deliver it home, explaining to his family that he had simply had a sudden enlightenment and needed to go into seclusion for a few days to meditate, and that they shouldn't worry.
"Phew, what a worrying grandfather of his."

Upon hearing this, Uchiha Mikoto's little face straightened, and she shook her head with a mature air.

"what?"

No sooner had she finished speaking than she felt a pair of large hands slip under her armpits and lift her high into the air. Terrified, Uchiha Mikoto nearly jumped out of her skin, her chubby legs trembling wildly.

"Who is it?! Put me down right now!"

"Little Mikoto, Sasipuri~"

"Huh? That voice...it's Grandpa Gin!"

Mikoto, who had been trembling slightly, immediately felt her fear vanish upon hearing the incredibly familiar voice behind her.

"Bingo! A prize for the correct answer!"

With a smile, Gin Uchiha placed Mikoto Uchiha on the ground, then casually pulled a gold bar from his bag and stuffed it into the still-frightened, round-faced Mikoto's hand.

"Wow~"

As she received the heavy gold brick, little Meiqin's eyes shone with a golden light. Clearly, at only three years old, she already had a basic understanding of money.

"Thank you, Grandpa Yin!"

Clutching a gold brick bigger than her own face, Mikoto Uchiha gave Uchiha Gin a deep bow, almost tripping over herself due to her top-heavy posture.
"Is Grandpa Yin also here to wait for Grandpa to come out of seclusion?"

Since Uchiha Roza went into seclusion, Mikoto has been visiting her grandfather three times a day without fail, out of concern for him.
"That's right, I need to talk to your grandfather about something. You can go out and play for a while."

He pulled out a lollipop and handed it to Mikoto. Watching her skip away, Gin Uchiha thoughtfully stroked his chin.
"Lu Cha, you've practically let the pig that was digging up cabbages into the vegetable garden with your own hands."

"what?"

Before he could question Uchiha Gin about the meaning of his words, several more figures appeared in a flash; they were his subordinates responsible for protecting Uchiha Ryōzai.

"Greetings, Elder!"

"Get up, all of you. Tell me, what tricks did Uchiha Setsuna pull while I was away?"

"Ah this."

The subordinate glanced up at Uchiha Gin beside him, looking as if he wanted to say something but hesitated.
"Speak freely and boldly."

"Yes!"

"Reporting to my lord, Uchiha Setsuna has been secretly meeting with the Third Hokage several times in the past few days, and has also gathered a team that will be setting off soon."

Uchiha Setsuna hasn't been idle these past few days. On one hand, he's befriended Hiruzen Sarutobi, and on the other hand, he's used special methods to win over most of his wavering clansmen. His support has surged to unprecedented levels.

"It seems he's determined to compete with you for the position of chief elder."

Uchiha Gin was also quite surprised. This Uchiha Setsuna was truly a remarkable figure, having amassed such a vast power in such a short time. He wondered what methods he had used. Lu Cha's defeat in prison was well-deserved.

"It's alright, at worst we can just give him the position of the chief elder."

Fugaku Uchiha was on his way. Once Fugaku arrived, no matter how capable Setsuna Uchiha was, he wouldn't be able to shake the clan head's lineage's control over the clan. He'd be back to being a hired hand.
"You are open-minded."

"No position of elder is as important as Mikoto."

Unexpectedly, Lu Cha was actually Sun Baonan in prison. However, thinking of Mikoto's adorable chubby face, Uchiha Gin nodded in approval.

"Me too!"

Uchiha clan territory
A large crowd thronged outside the Nakagawa Shrine, and Uchiha Setsuna, standing in the center of the crowd, wore a satisfied expression.
These people are his supporters, accounting for 80% of the clan's total population. What can a mere Uchiha Ryōzai use to fight against him?
"Hmph, thinking you can escape this calamity by going into seclusion? How naive!"

He also received news that Uchiha Ryōzashi had suddenly gone into seclusion, but in his opinion, this was a delaying tactic used by the other side to buy time.

Once the main force had assembled, it would be futile for Uchiha Lucha to try and stop them; no one could shake the united will of the people.

"Report! Lord Setsuna, Uchiha Roza has emerged from seclusion."

Just as he was preparing his speech, a subordinate ran over and recounted what he had discovered while monitoring Uchiha Roshi's residence.

"You came out so quickly, are you planning to fight me to the death?"

Uchiha Setsuna frowned. This move was unexpected, and for a moment he couldn't figure out what the other party was thinking.

"But it doesn't matter anymore, the Uchiha clan is now my domain."

The fervor displayed by his supporters gave Uchiha Setsuna the illusion of success, and his eyes were filled with disdain.

Amidst the bustling crowd, hundreds of elderly men and women, clad in worn-out armor from the Warring States period, their hair and beards white, sat in wheelchairs, leaning on canes. Their weary eyes scanned their surroundings as if searching for something, their deeply furrowed brows furrowed into a deep frown.

"Didn't you say you'd give out eggs? Where are the eggs?"

"Yeah, if it weren't for the flyer saying that everyone who attends would get a free carton of eggs, I wouldn't have come!"

Among the murmuring elderly people, an old woman wearing reading glasses glared resentfully at the smug Uchiha Setsuna not far away, brandishing her cane with great force.

"That kid isn't trying to cheat us out of our eggs, is he?" (End of Chapter)