Naruto: Starting from Eating the Gold Fruit

Chapter 227 Peace is not out of reach

Yua, Hatake Sakumo, and Might Guy returned to Konoha.

He had already told Nagato everything he could. If Nagato and Konan truly did not want to leave that parallel world, Yua could not force them to leave.

As for what Yua and the leader of the terrorist organization from that other world talked about, Hatake Sakumo and Might Guy had no interest in knowing.

All they need to do is follow Youya's lead.

As for why, the changes in Konoha Village over the years are enough to explain everything.

After Yuya and his companions returned to Konoha, before the next day had even arrived, Fugaku Uchiha came knocking on their door that very evening.

"I'm very sorry to bother you and your wife, but I have something very important to report to you." Uchiha Fugaku has been increasingly feeling like an ordinary villager from Konoha lately.

Most Uchiha clan members give off an impression of being unapproachable.

Fugaku Uchiha used to be this kind of person, until he read those books and, after several practical experiences, realized that he didn't have the world-changing abilities of Yua at all, and then Fugaku Uchiha changed.

Become humble, friendly, low-key, and easy-going.

This personality might be an act, but even if it is, as long as Fugaku Uchiha doesn't suddenly revert to his original self, then this is his true personality.

Undoubtedly, Fugaku Uchiha appeared at her doorstep and immediately began apologizing, making Tsunade, who opened the door for him, extremely embarrassed.

She did have some grievances in her heart.

However, that was only because Yuya had just returned from a parallel world, and she hadn't even had a chance to spend time with her before someone came knocking on her door.

After all, Yua is the Hokage, so if it's a serious matter, why would she stop her subordinates from reporting to Yua?

I didn't see that his first words upon arrival were an apology, and his second question was, "Is there something very important?"

Yua didn't think that much about it, because when Uchiha Fugaku was with Yua, he always kept a very humble attitude—of course, in the entire Konoha, no clan leader could put on airs in front of Yua.

Therefore, for Yuya, there is actually no difference between Uchiha Fugaku in the past and now.

"Come in."

Yuya didn't intend to let Uchiha Fugaku stand at the door, so he stepped aside and let Uchiha Fugaku into the house.

Fugaku Uchiha sat awkwardly on the sofa, accepted a cup of tea from Tsunade, and thanked her.

Yuya casually reclined on the sofa, looking at Fugaku Uchiha and asking, "I've only been away from the village for a few days, what happened?"

Fugaku Uchiha quickly explained, "It's like this. Actually, about three months ago, the principal of Southeast Kindergarten in the Southeast District reported to the police that someone was secretly following the children at the kindergarten."

As you know, the security department has always been short-staffed, so…”

You Ya casually picked up the conversation: "So you guys didn't take this issue seriously at all."

I know. When I found out about this, I even had a secret task force investigate, but in the end, they didn't find any unidentified individuals following the child.

Fugaku Uchiha's heart skipped a beat. He realized that Yua was implying that their security department was not doing a good job and that Yua needed to draw on the strength of the ANBU to investigate the matter thoroughly.

However, Fugaku Uchiha knew that this was not the time to continue the conversation, since it was a fact that the Security Department was short-staffed, and both he and Yua were aware of this.

In fact, he had always wanted to expand the police force, but the old men of the Uchiha clan were unwilling!

Fugaku Uchiha is actually just waiting it out, waiting for all those old men to pass away so he can focus on reforms.

But before that, he couldn't openly tell Youya this information.

After all, this is hardly a glorious tactic.

Besides, what's the point of him telling Youya? Does he think Youya would help him on her own initiative?

That's impossible.

Yuya couldn't bear for the Uchiha clan to continue like this.

The Uchiha clan continued to be psychologically opposed to the villagers, but because they lived in the same village and were involved in the work of the security department, they sometimes had to interact.

Most of the time, this intersection does not lead to friendly communication and exchange.

This further alienated the villagers from the police force.

This is definitely not good news for the Uchiha clan.

Fugaku Uchiha thought for a moment and flattered him, "As expected of the Hokage, you've thought of everything."

You Ya rolled his eyes. Such polite words were really worthless, and he was so tired of hearing them these days that he was practically sick of them.

"Forget the flattery, just tell me what exactly happened that made you come to my door the moment I got back."

There were police officers guarding the entrance to the village, so it's certain that some Uchiha members knew when Yua returned with Hatake Sakumo and Might Guy.

Naturally, Fugaku Uchiha must have found out about this.

Fugaku Uchiha nodded and continued recounting the previous events: "Initially, our security department didn't take it seriously, but the night before last, a squad from our security department encountered the school bus that was taking children home at that time on their way home."

Originally, the team only passed by the school bus without much contact between them.

However, when the school bus stopped at the entrance to our Uchiha clan's territory, the team sensed a chakra fluctuation and subsequently forced out a ninja who was hiding in the shadows.

Yuya was taken aback, then frowned and looked at Uchiha Fugaku: "A ninja in the shadows? What do you mean?"

Fugaku Uchiha quickly explained, "You haven't forgotten about what we just talked about, about secretly tracking the Southeast Kindergarten, have you?"

Yuya realized what was happening: "You mean... the guy that was caught by that team was the one who was secretly following the children?"

Fugaku Uchiha nodded repeatedly: "There is no other explanation besides this."

and……"

As Fugaku Uchiha spoke, he began to hesitate.

You Ya frowned even more: "Speak plainly, there are no outsiders here."

Fugaku Uchiha was taken aback. Seeing Tsunade stand up, he quickly raised his hand to explain, "No, no, no, that's not what I meant. I didn't mean that Lady Tsunade shouldn't know about this. It's actually because..."

Fugaku Uchiha thought for a moment and gritted his teeth before saying, "Actually, it was because of what that squad reported to me that I immediately decided to tell you about it as soon as you returned."

You Ya raised an eyebrow: "What is it?"

Fugaku Uchiha: "That guy who was caught secretly spying on the Southeast Kindergarten..."

My squad reported it to me very clearly...

The other person... also has Sharingan.

Yu Ya: "!!!"

Tsunade was also surprised and covered her mouth.

Yuya's mind raced, and Tsunade blurted out, "You mean, there's a pervert in your Uchiha clan who stalks children?"

Fugaku Uchiha: "..."

Yuya laughed when he saw Fugaku Uchiha's constipated expression.

Fugaku Uchiha looked distressed, but he couldn't deny it.

Since his men said so, it must be true.

The issue is……

He is the head of the Uchiha clan!

It's unbelievable that someone from the Uchiha clan would stalk kindergarten children for no reason!

That's so twisted!

Are you guys so bored and looking for thrills because you're living such a good life?!

Fugaku Uchiha looked at Yua with a mixture of tears and hopelessness: "So now you know why I was in such a hurry... The Uchiha clan already has a bad reputation, if... if..."

What can You Ya say?

He could only nod with a strange expression.

The Uchiha clan already has a bad reputation, and if a pervert were to target children, their reputation would be completely ruined.

The key issue is...

He, Fugaku Uchiha, is the head of the Uchiha clan!

If some kind of scandal really does occur...

Then what's the point of talking about changing the Uchiha clan's image in Konoha, or integrating the Uchiha clan into the larger community of Konoha?

Let's just have the whole clan commit seppuku as an act of atonement then.

Of course, that's an exaggeration.

But what Fugaku Uchiha knew even better was that if such a scandal were to actually occur...

Most of the Uchiha clan members were inherently proud and arrogant.

If such a scandal were to occur in one's own clan...

You can imagine how significant the impact would be.

As life has improved in Konoha Village over the years, naturally there have been some people with, well, unusual hobbies.

And this kind of thing must be kept out of the light of day.

If this gets out, it'll be like that rich businessman from a few years ago who liked to play around with young girls. He was exposed for going to other countries to deceive those young girls, promising them a good life...

Okay, bringing them to Konoha wasn't exactly a lie, and life did get better, but his motives weren't pure!

After being exposed, his business plummeted, and many villagers in Konoha united to oust him from the village. He stubbornly tried to stay, but the police arrested him.

At the time, Fugaku Uchiha remembered that many members of the Uchiha clan felt deeply ashamed of this.

For the Uchiha clan, they believed that as the ninja clan that co-founded Konoha with the Senju clan, they rightfully deserved most of the power.

Of course, because of their arrogant nature, after Yuya did indeed expand their power, these single-minded idiots naturally regarded maintaining order in Konoha as something they should be responsible for and contribute to.

But they were mocking them before, what if it turns out they're the ones with a family member who's a pervert...?

Then Fugaku Uchiha was really going to faint.

Yuya stroked his chin and looked at Uchiha Fugaku: "I understand what happened. You can go back now. I'll have the Anbu keep a close eye on this."

Fugaku Uchiha slowly exhaled and bowed respectfully to Yua: "Then I'll leave it to you, Hokage-sama."

After seeing Fugaku Uchiha off, Tsunade looked at Yua, who was sitting on the sofa deep in thought, and shook her head, saying, "I really didn't expect that there would actually be someone like this in the Uchiha clan... well, with such unique tastes..."

Upon hearing this, a possibility suddenly arose in You Ya's mind.

So he narrowed his eyes and said in a low voice, "Whether it is or not... well, that depends on... whether it's what I think."

Tsunade walked up to Yua, raised an eyebrow at him, and asked, "What are you thinking?"

Yuya was taken aback, but seeing Tsunade's smiling face, he immediately understood. He laughed and hugged Tsunade, teasingly saying, "I missed you so much! I missed you so much during these few days away."

"...Smooth talker." Tsunade's face immediately turned red, then she pushed Yua away: "The children are still here, look at your behavior."

You Ya smiled, but in his heart he was thinking:

If it weren't for the child, how could I dare to do that? Wouldn't that be like offering myself up to you?

Ah, having kids is so comfortable! As long as there are kids, you don't have to pay taxes.

but……

Southeast Kindergarten...

If I remember correctly...

Among the new Uchiha students who enrolled there this year...

Uchiha Obito...

So, Youya spent the night in deep thought.

……

The next day, when Yuya arrived at the Hokage's office, he pushed open the door and saw Nara Shikaya lying dead in his seat.

"Yo, isn't this my most trusted and valued Hokage secretary? What's gotten into you?" Yua looked at the other person sarcastically.

Nara Shika glanced wearily at Yua, then waved his hand and said, "Hokage-sama, please, please don't make me go to these year-end summary meetings anymore..."

I simply can't control those family patriarchs..."

Nara Shikaya then burst into tears, and Yua learned that while she was in the parallel world trying to recruit Nagato into this world, Nara Shikaya was in a truly miserable situation.

He chaired the meeting, but the clan leaders completely ignored him and started negotiating amongst themselves. Some wanted to do business with other clans next year, or even invest in the other clans' properties. Nara Shika also said that this was against the rules, but was ignored by the clan leaders. His own clan leader, Nara Shika, was having a great time chatting with Akimichi Torifu and the Yamanaka clan leader, saying that they could partner up to build a large film and television base.

However, the Akimichi and Yamanaka clan chiefs were not stupid; they simply ignored the conversation.

Meanwhile, the other families started arguing over how much each share was worth.

Ultimately, the negotiation turned into an argument, the argument into a fight, and the meeting ended badly.

When Nara Shika was reading about how much money each family would receive next year, the family leaders all behaved as obediently as quails.

As a result, a full-blown brawl broke out immediately after the reading was finished.

God knows how exhausted he's been these past few days.

You Ya smiled without saying a word. Did you think I wasn't like this a few years ago?

They just don't dare to do that in front of me.

Behind the scenes, they're all fighting tooth and nail for profit.

Well, it's good to let this guy see the wickedness of human nature.

Practice makes perfect, so try again next year and you should have more experience.

You Ya stated that he was absolutely not slacking off; he was simply doing it to help his subordinates grow.

After offering a few words of comfort to Nara Shika, Yua, who had decided to let Nara Shika continue to be in charge of the year-end accounting next year, began to handle today's administrative affairs.

At the same time, a secret service squad was summoned.

After instructing the other party to pay close attention to Southeast Kindergarten, You Ya focused her attention on New Year's Eve.

Thus, on New Year's Eve of Konoha Year 42 and Konoha Year 43, a New Year's Eve party personally directed by Yua made Konoha Village and the other five great ninja villages truly understand what art is.

What is also called Chinese New Year?

Putting aside the political significance of Yua personally orchestrating this New Year's Eve celebration—making sure all the ninja villages in the ninja world, as well as the citizens of the five great nations, understand what New Year's Eve means, what Konoha Village is, and promoting Konoha Village's core values…

There is an even more important purpose...

In early 1944, Yua, who was at home with Tsunade and the children, sensed the presence of someone.

So he told Tsunade, went outside, and came to the top of the Hokage Rock.

Above the Hokage Rock, Yua saw his opponent.

She was being supported by Xiao Nan...

From another parallel world... Nagato.

You Ya smiled sincerely and said, "I'm sure you two understand that what I said is true."

During this period of time, the two of you should have truly seen...

Yua stood on the Hokage Rock, his back to Konoha, arms outstretched, facing the sunlight, and whispered to Konan and Nagato:

"Peace is not out of reach."

Sunlight cast long shadows on Yua's back, enveloping Nagato and Konan within them...

(End of this chapter)