Konoha: Uchiha, I get stronger by causing trouble.

Chapter 17: Kakashi Hatake's First Appearance

[Negative emotions from Uchiha Fugaku, emotion value +50!]

Fugaku Uchiha looked at Chiga speechlessly.

Sending Chiga away to establish a bond was his personal idea.

He even spoke at today's rally to explain this, but only a very small number of people supported him.

Many believe that the clan's geniuses should be nurtured by the clan itself, so that they can contribute to the clan in the future, rather than dying young on the battlefield.

Therefore, Fugaku Uchiha did not actually receive support from his clan.

Not to mention the funding for the mission.

Seeing that Fugaku Uchiha remained silent, Chiga asked incredulously, "Young clan leader, you're not going to make me pay for all this myself, are you?"

"How could that be? Since you're working for the clan, the clan must take full responsibility!" Fugaku Uchiha gritted his teeth, his tone tinged with heartache. "Here's what we'll do: from the moment you join Minato's team, I'll give you 50,000 ryo per month for mission expenses!"

Fifty thousand taels is roughly the reward for a C-level mission. Getting that much money for free every month is not bad.

Qianhe's expression didn't show anything unusual; instead, she said with a hint of grievance, "Fifty thousand taels? That's barely enough."

Ignoring Chiga's expression, Fugaku Uchiha said, "Well, in that case, when school starts, you should apply to graduate early from the Ninja Academy. As for how to get into Minato's team, leave that to me."

Although the genin graduating from the Ninja Academy are assigned by Konoha Village, there is little interference if both sides agree.

"Then I'll have to trouble you, young clan leader."

Fugaku Uchiha nodded, still feeling a pang of regret for this monthly expense.

After thinking for a moment, he said to Chika, "By the way, I'm getting married to you, Mikoto-neechan, in a month. You absolutely have to be there!"

Fugaku Uchiha emphasized "Mikoto-neechan" in his speech, as if to tell Chiga that attending the wedding meant she was no longer a junior, but a peer.

Since they are of the same generation, a monetary gift is indispensable.

Chiga looked up at Fugaku Uchiha in disbelief. From Fugaku's ambiguous smile, Chiga realized it was a trap.

To his surprise, Fugaku Uchiha, who usually seemed calm, serious, and didn't like to joke, would actually tease him.

Thinking about it carefully, it makes sense. Fugaku Uchiha is only in his early twenties, in the prime of his youth. He was ripped off by Chiga, so he's bound to get his revenge.

"Young clan leader, regarding you and Aunt Mikoto..."

"It's my older sister!" Uchiha Fugaku corrected expressionlessly.

"Alright, I'm afraid I won't be able to attend your wedding with Mikoto."

"As you know, I've been training hard for the past two months in order to graduate from the Ninja Academy early. That's how I serve my clan!"

"But to express my congratulations, I'd like to give you this packet of goji berries!"

As Chiga spoke, a packet of goji berries appeared in his hand at some point, which he slapped onto the table in front of Uchiha Fugaku.

He boasted to Fugaku Uchiha without batting an eye, "According to my father, he drank this and that's how my mother conceived me. It also helped me awaken my Sharingan so early; the effect is absolutely amazing!"

Fugaku Uchiha was shocked. Although he wanted to let Chiga know through the gift money that his money was not so easy to take, he did not expect Chiga to be so shameless.

If you had phrased it more tactfully, Fugaku Uchiha would have tolerated it. He wouldn't have come if he didn't want to; after all, he wouldn't have received much in gifts from Chiga anyway.

But isn't it a bit much to use this bag of family-inherited goji berries as a gift?

[Negative emotions from Uchiha Fugaku, emotion value +80!]

Fugaku Uchiha said in an unyielding tone, "You must come. Minato Namikaze will be attending that day too, and the wedding is the perfect opportunity to get closer to him!"

"He's not a bridesmaid."

"Um?"

Seeing this, Qianhe knew that there was no use in arguing anymore, so he sighed with a bitter face and said, "I understand, I will follow the young clan leader's arrangements."

"Then I'll take my leave. I look forward to your visit in a month!"

Seeing Chiga's expression, Fugaku Uchiha finally felt relieved, stood up, put his hands behind his back, and walked out of the living room.

"Young clan leader, please wait!"

Qianhe replied listlessly, then looked up and exclaimed, "Hey, where's my family's heirloom goji berries?"

"Young clan leader, those are goji berries worth a thousand gold pieces!"

Three days later, Chika, Obito, and Rin arrived at Kakashi's house.

Today is the day to celebrate Kakashi Hatake's successful promotion to Chunin.

At this moment, the front door of Kakashi's house was open, and conversations could be heard coming from inside.

It seems someone has arrived first.

Chiga and the other two walked straight into Kakashi's house and saw Might Guy jumping around Kakashi in his ever-present green bodysuit.

He was also holding a piece of clothing identical to the one he was wearing.

"Kakashi, this is my gift to you. Do you like it?"

"Can I not take it?"

Kakashi's eyes drooped; he didn't have the courage to look at the clothes in Might Guy's hands.

"Kakashi, don't underestimate this outfit. I specially ordered it. The fabric is extremely special; it's not only waterproof but also fireproof! Wearing it, let's have a handstand race."

"don't want."

"You mean you don't want to run upside down? Then running backwards is fine too."

"What I mean is, I'm not wearing this outfit!"

"This is something I prepared especially for you."

Kakashi, with deadpan eyes: "No!"

After being explicitly rejected by Kakashi, Might Guy's eyes instantly welled up with tears, as if he had been tortured by Kakashi.

"Kakashi, you're hurting Guy's feelings by refusing his gift like that. This outfit is a token of Guy's affection! How could you refuse it?"

Seeing Kakashi in a difficult situation was a rare sight, so Obito immediately offered his help. He was secretly pleased, thinking that Guy was really good at giving Kakashi such an outfit.

Even Chika couldn't pull off this outfit, let alone Kakashi.

If Kakashi wears this outfit in front of Rin, Rin will definitely lose interest in him!

Thinking of this, Obito couldn't contain his excitement.

He took a few steps forward, snatched the bodysuit from Might Guy's hand, and, enduring the discomfort, tried it on himself. He glanced sideways at Kakashi and sighed:

"Tsk tsk, such nice clothes, why weren't they a gift for me! If it were me, I would definitely wear the clothes my friend gave me right now, I wouldn't want to disappoint my friend!"

Upon hearing this, Might Guy immediately gave Obito a look that said, "You have good taste," then put his hand behind his back, rummaged around for a while, and pulled out a bodysuit.

"Well said, Obito. It just so happens that I ordered an extra one when I made the original order, so I'll reluctantly give it to you!"

"You...you...you have another one?"

This action stunned Obito.

(End of this chapter)