Konoha: Tsunade, I am the Hokage

Chapter 149 Shisui: The Uchiha are too contradictory!

Morning, the guards.

"Captain, I heard that a new bloodline limit family has arrived outside the village. The Anbu are getting along very well with them and treating them very well."

The Eighth Hokage's tone was filled with worry.

Fugaku Uchiha remained silent.

He wasn't unaware of the situation, but the demands of the people made it difficult for him to make a decision.

Fugaku Uchiha sighed softly.

"Yashiro, I understand what you mean, but what can we do now?"

"But we can't just do nothing, can we?"

Uchiha Eighth Hokage, speaking in a low voice.

Fugaku gently shook his head.

The Uchiha clan is strong, but Konoha is even stronger. Now, the problem he faces is that the people of Konoha don't trust them, which leaves Fugaku Uchiha with nowhere to use his strength.

He is very clear.

Leaving Konoha would be a certain death sentence.

"I've inquired about the new family. They're not a major family worth paying attention to. Their bloodline limit has serious problems, so there's no need to worry. But we shouldn't get too close to them in the near future to avoid causing conflict."

Fugaku Uchiha said in a low voice, "Go and assign tasks."

"Yes."

Yatsushiro sighed helplessly.

Then, he summoned his subordinates and began assigning tasks.

As a non-guard member, Shisui was not required to participate in team missions, so he ran upstream along the river.

Da da da!

He sped along, splashing through the water.

Soon we arrived at a lake.

This place is very close to an abandoned training ground.

Standing by the lake, Zhi Shui formed a mudra with his hands and spat out a fireball from his mouth.

Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!

While he was with the guard, he often practiced his spiritual training along this route; usually, no outsiders would come here.

But today.

"Not bad speed, and your Fireball Jutsu is pretty good too. Your name is Uchiha Shisui, right?"

A voice sounded from behind him.

Who?

Shisui tensed up, leaped forward in an instant, landed on the water, and looked behind him.

Jingyan walked out slowly.

Uchiha Shisui was slightly taken aback.

The other person didn't seem to be much older than him, looking to be only about ten years old, but just now, he hadn't sensed the other person's presence at all.

If Jingyan hadn't spoken up, he wouldn't have known that someone was approaching from not far behind him.

The headband, however, is from Konoha.

but……

The possibility of espionage cannot be ruled out.

Shisui remained vigilant, slowly backing away: "Who are you?"

"Don't be nervous. My name is Ryomine Kyohiko. I don't know if you've heard of me before."

"Ryomine Kyohiko?"

Uchiha Shisui was slightly taken aback.

Of course I've heard of it!

Today's younger generation in Konoha may not know what achievements Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo Shimura have made, but they definitely know about Kyohiko's contributions.

To put it bluntly, he is an idol in the hearts of the younger generation, comparable to Tsunade's status among female ninjas.

Is the person in front of me really him?

Shisui was initially skeptical, but then she cast aside her doubts.

In Konoha, no one dares to impersonate him.

"Greetings, senior."

Uchiha Shisui could not suppress his emotions, and his tone was filled with intense excitement.

Jingyan smiled faintly and said, "Don't be too surprised, we've actually met before."

Have you seen it before?

The still water was shrouded in a daze.

Then, he searched his memory, and finally his eyes widened, revealing shock in them.

He recalled the people he had met in the past period of time.

If the other party is not lying, then the number of candidates is not large, and the most likely one is...

"The teacher next to the examiner during the ninja academy entrance exam?"

"He has good insight, analytical skills, and memory."

Jingyan's eyes were filled with admiration.

Even after just a brief meeting, with just a little reminder, he was able to find the corresponding person from his memory. This ability far surpasses that of his peers.

No wonder he was able to master the art of teleportation, swordsmanship, and illusion at a very young age.

not simple!

He became even more determined to win the other party over.

Zhi Shui replied with shame, "I just haven't met many outsiders, which is why I was able to find the right person so quickly."

"At your age, few people possess such meticulous thinking. Of course, it's not something extraordinary; talent requires effort to develop, otherwise even the best talent is wasted."

Jingyan said with a smile.

Zhi Shui nodded emphatically, completely agreeing.

In front of his opponent, no one in Konoha dared to boast about their talent, and he himself had no reason to be proud of his talent.

but.

"Senior, are you just passing by?"

"I came from over there and took a look at the situation at this training ground."

Jingyan didn't hide anything and said with a smile, "I'm considering renovating and opening this place as a meditation park for the surrounding villagers."

"Really?"

Shisui's youthful face was filled with surprise and delight. "If that's the case, then that's wonderful!"

"I'm afraid your family won't agree."

Jing Yan said.

Shisui shook his head and said, "How could that be? This is a good thing for everyone!"

"Then I have to ask you for a favor."

Jingyan squatted down.

Shisui nodded: "Please give your instructions."

"There's another clan over there. The fastest way for them to get to Konoha is to cross the forest and the training grounds, go along the river to the guard post, and then enter Konoha. Go and listen to what the clan's attitude towards them is."

Jingyan smiled.

Zhishui Biao hesitated.

Within the family...

He knew that there were certain opinions within the family that were not suitable to be revealed to outsiders, otherwise it would bring disaster to the family.

in particular--

The person before me holds a high position of power in Konoha and is by no means an ordinary Jonin.

Shisui dared not answer.

Jingyan smiled and said, "Don't worry, I just want you to hear their attitude. Whether you tell me or not is up to you."

"Okay, then."

Zhi Shui nodded.

He looked up at Kyohiko, then couldn't help but ask, "So, if I want to see you again, where should I go?"

"If you come here and stick a kunai in the lake, I'll know."

As Jingyan spoke, he handed over a talisman, "I will contact you using my own methods when the time comes."

"Use it?"

"right."

Jingyan nodded.

Zhishui carefully collected and stored it.

He looked up, about to ask some more questions, but was suddenly stunned.

Where is Yoshimine Kyohiko now by the lake?

If it weren't for the relatively clear footprints on the grass, he would have thought it was all an illusion.

The technique of teleportation?

Do not!

It should not be.

Is it the legendary space-time ninjutsu?

Uchiha Shisui couldn't help but feel envious and longing.

Then he turned around and ran quickly home.

No workout today.

Voices within the family...

If Kyohiko asked him to gather information and tell the other party, Shisui would definitely be on guard. However, the other party's attitude seemed to be more about letting him listen and think, more like giving him a test to ponder.

"Could this be my chance?"

Such a thought popped into Shisui's mind.

He ran back to the guard post.

"Shisui, why didn't you go to your workout today?"

"I'm almost ready to master the Fireball Jutsu, and I want to practice my swordsmanship a bit more."

Shisui replied.

Daohuo couldn't help but scold, "At your age, you can't be greedy. Mastering one skill deeply is the key!"

"Yes, I know."

Zhi Shui nodded repeatedly.

"Okay, I still have to go on patrol. You can practice at your own pace."

The rice stalks waved goodbye.

Shisui breathed a sigh of relief, then practiced his swordsmanship while listening to the conversations of the tribespeople around him.

This was the best solution he could think of!

……

A month later, on the lakeshore.

In the past two weeks, Zhishui has heard many voices and thought a lot.

At such a young age, after deliberately paying attention to these things, he felt increasingly confused.

In his view, many of his people were filled with inexplicable pride and contradictions, and many things that even he could understand, those people just couldn't.

Despite his doubts, he finally decided to place the kunai he had previously agreed upon here.

Shisui touched the talisman he kept close to his body and sighed inwardly.

"I hope you can respond to me."

He continued training along the same route, but with something on his mind, he found it difficult to concentrate.

This situation also lasted for a month.

……

"Shisui, are you practicing your sword today?"

"Practice is essential; if you don't practice your swordsmanship for a day, it will become rusty."

Uchiha Shisui responded.

Uchiha Inahi's expression was complicated as she patted him on the shoulder.

"If only I had worked half as hard as you when I was your age."

"What's this compared to what I've done? Brother Daohuo has also worked very hard."

Zhi Shui smiled modestly.

Uchiha Inahisa chuckled and waved her hand, "Alright, don't flatter me. I have to deal with the villagers' dispute today, so I can't train with you."

"It's okay, I can practice by myself."

Shisui smiled.

Watching Uchiha Inahi leave, he subconsciously touched his pocket and suddenly found something extra.

A note.

There is only one character on it.

"Come".

He glanced around, then quickly sheathed his sword and left the guard post.

Not long after, at the lakeside.

The familiar boy stood by the lake, and in front of him, the lake swirled slowly in eddies.

Shisui ran over, his face showing curiosity and shock.

Is this someone practicing water escape techniques?

Directly control the lake...

That's incredibly fierce!

Previously, he only had a vague idea of ​​Jingyan's strength, but seeing this scene, he felt a clear difference in ability.

I absolutely cannot do it!

Not just him.

Within the clan, there are probably very few people who can do that.

"senior."

Zhi Shui was extremely respectful.

"We meet again."

Jingyan smiled slightly.

He's very busy, so of course he doesn't come to check every day. For this kind of thing, all you need to do is have Yamato and the others pass by during their training sessions and keep an eye on things.

These past few days, he's been busy researching acupoints and medical matters, and he hasn't had a chance to come. All that came was a wooden clone.

Shisui said shyly, "I didn't want to trouble you and wanted to figure it out myself, but I really can't understand it..."

"Um?"

"These past few days I've been listening to their conversations and hearing their voices, and I've discovered that people in my family..."

Shisui hesitated for a moment, unsure whether he should speak.

after all.

This concerns family matters.

After a moment's thought, he carefully chose his words and began, "They crave recognition, yet they are unwilling to interact with others, which is a contradiction."

"Ha ha ha ha."

Jingyan couldn't help but laugh out loud.

Even a child can understand it, but many members of the Uchiha clan cannot.

He laughed for a while, then stopped.

"What do you think is the reason?"

"I have no idea."

Zhi Shui shook his head.

If he knew the answer, he wouldn't have been troubled for so many days.

Jingyan's eyes revealed admiration.

Zhi Shui didn't know the answer, but he patiently pondered it for a month before finally asking for help when he couldn't figure it out. This quality is truly admirable.

He sat on the grass and gestured for Zhishui to sit down beside him.

Then, Kyohiko pointed to the location of the Ibri clan in the distance—

A month later, the existence of the Ibri clan was known to most of the villagers. The Uchiha clan's guard force was close to their territory and naturally knew everything about it.

"They seem to be quite hostile and prejudiced against the Ibrahim tribe, right?"

"..."

Zhi Shui lowered his head and remained silent.

Jingyan smiled and said, "You don't need to feel embarrassed. In fact, based on my observations and research, many villagers initially harbored hostility towards them as well."

This mentality is often found among the younger members of a family.

after all--

With more families in the village, there's one more competitor.

"Why should we be hostile to them for no reason?"

Zhi Shui was puzzled.

His doubts stemmed from this.

Jingyan drew a circle and said, "This is a cake breakfast that you like, but every time a child comes, you'll need to share some cake. Would you like that?"

"Maybe not."

After a moment's hesitation, Zhi Shui shook his head.

"You see, this is human nature. In a village, clans can be seen as people, while interests are the cake. Which category do you think the Uchiha belong to?"

Jingyan answered, and then asked another question.

Still waters, deep in thought.

For the past month, he had been pondering the reasons. Jingyan's words gave him a sense of clarity, but a layer of fog still shrouded the truth.

What type of people are the Uchiha?

cake……

If we follow the cake-sharing analogy, then there are only two types of participants: the owner of the cake and the people who divide it.

He thought for a long time, then suddenly a flash of inspiration struck him, and he remembered the history passed down within the Uchiha clan—

The Uchiha clan, together with the Senju clan, built Konoha!

This is a widely circulated history within the Uchiha clan, which is why the Uchiha gained the authority to form a guard force.

"I think I understand."

"Um?"

"Our family members consider themselves the owners of the cake, not the ones who divide it."

Following Jingyan's reminder, Shisui immediately understood the mindset of his clansmen.

They felt...

I believe I should be the master of the village, and I am not satisfied with my current life.

"That's one of the reasons."

Jingyan nodded.

Zhi Shui is quick-witted and smarter and easier to teach than many people.

but.

Stopping the water flow is not enough.

What he was thinking was—

One of the reasons?

In other words, there were some factors he hadn't considered.

"Have you figured it out yet?"

"no."

Shisui shook his head.

"It's okay, take your time to think about it. You're still young, you have plenty of time to think and research."

"come on!"

Jingyan stood up with a smile.

He was about to leave.

Shisui immediately called out to stop him, paused for a second, and then asked, "Senior, can I still use the old method to find you?"

"Of course, I'll come whenever I have time."

The next moment, his figure disappeared.

Uchiha Shisui sat by the lake.

He discovered a cause, but had no solution in mind, and according to Kyohiko's description, there seemed to be other reasons for the Uchiha's situation.

Zhi Shui is now even more confused.

(End of this chapter)