Naruto: The Information Broker from the Uchiha Clan.

Chapter 446 A New Era

Time flies when things are peaceful.

With the cooperation of the higher-ups and the desire of the middle and lower levels to maintain peace, the reforms initiated by Konoha proceeded smoothly among the five great ninja villages.

At first, without the daimyo's rule, chaos ensued at the grassroots level, but with the help of the ninjas, order was quickly restored.

As a result, ordinary people at the bottom of society suddenly found that their lives had undergone a qualitative leap after one or two years.

The biotechnology developed by Konoha's research department, which produces high-yield seeds, has been validated and gradually promoted throughout the ninja world.

The abundance of resources has also led to new changes in the commerce of the five major countries. As a result, the new leadership has gradually stopped exploiting the lower classes and has begun to focus on more profitable businesses.

Today, ninjas are no longer just machines that carry out killing missions.

The ninja academy also underwent reforms, and ninja was no longer the only profession.

Under the jurisdiction of public security management alone, a series of tasks were divided, including fire protection, public security, taxation, construction, agriculture, and so on.

The past year or two has seen the biggest leap forward in the entire ninja world.

After the production of the lower classes was altered, the upper classes no longer had a single source of resources. At least in the Sand Village of the Land of Wind, Gaara, the Fifth Kazekage, no longer had to go to the desert to pan for gold in exchange for resources necessary for the village's survival.

As the most prosperous village and the central region of the five great nations, Konoha's development is changing every month thanks to the technological advancements of its research department.

The original village gates were pushed open again and again. Under the construction industry, Konoha's real estate industry also multiplied several times, and there was no sign of it stopping.

Abundant resources, coupled with a peaceful environment under the prevailing trend, allowed daring individuals to amass great wealth, and the number of wealthy merchants continued to grow.

This group of people is clearly intelligent. Whether it's investing or securing Konoha's absolutely safe central location, they have played a certain role in Konoha's expansion.

……

The commercial street features a hamburger shop owned by the Uchiha clan.

"This is the third one already. A few years ago, I really never imagined that Konoha would change like this today."

Shisui, sitting opposite Itachi, smiled and looked at the crowd of people coming and going outside the shop: "I never thought of that either. I remember back then, we were still thinking about how to keep the Uchiha clan alive..."

As he spoke, Shisui turned to Itachi and said, "Back then, you were constantly threatened by Yun, who said he would kill you if you had an attack. I didn't believe him then, but now it seems he has cured you."

Itachi exhaled, ignoring Shisui's teasing: "Yes... everything is built on the foundation of the clouds. He and Uzumaki Sora have reached an agreement, and all obstacles will vanish into thin air."

"But you should also know that the true attitudes of the leaders of the other four villages have always been forced to accept because of Yun's existence."

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"The deaths of the Fourth and Fifth Raikage of Kumogakure and the Third Raikage of Iwagakure, Onoki, are only directly related to the deaths of the Hidden Sand Village and the Hidden Mist Village. However, the high-ranking members of the martial arts faction among them also died in assassinations by the Akatsuki organization."

Shisui reached for a glass of cola, took a sip through the straw, and then burped.

"and then?"

"Hatred is not a person's only emotion, especially given the passage of time and the current peaceful environment, they are powerless to do anything."

Itachi remained silent for a moment.

Thinking about the changes in the entire ninja world, he had to admit that Shisui was right.

Hatred, death, war, hunger, fear... these negative things are already moving away from the lower and middle classes of the five great ninja villages. After the purge, the already moderate lower and middle classes have even less desire to return to the old days.

Even the ninja profession is shrinking now. The diversification of industries has diluted the number of ninjas who only know how to kill and carry out missions. Perhaps this is what Yun originally intended.

"With constant friction between small countries, ninjas are now focusing more on elite selection. Currently, the best place to go is either to have the talent to become a high-end combatant or to join the research department."

Shisui sighed helplessly, "This generation of the entire Uchiha clan still doesn't have a single person with scientific research talent. On the research department, they did recruit one from the Inuzuka family and one commoner."

Itachi chuckled: "Now there is no distinction between clans and commoners, but clans still have an advantage in the inheritance of ninjutsu. So the best way out for commoners is naturally the research department."

At that moment, a voice interrupted their conversation.

"It's not just the best way out... The teacher values ​​two of them highly, one is named Raimon, and the other is named Katasuke."

Hyuga Tokuma walked over carrying a pile of food, followed by Uchiha Izumi, who was empty-handed.

As the son-in-law of the Uchiha clan, the reason he joined the conversation was because he didn't shy away from the topic.

After shifting their positions, Tokuma and Izumi sat opposite the two.

"You two actually surprised me quite a bit..."

Zhi Shui smiled sarcastically.

Itachi chimed in, "I always thought you'd be beaten to the point of giving up by your teacher. Hmm... or pressured by the Hyuga clan, and then give up too."

"Ha ha……"

Tokuma scratched his head, looked around, and still didn't dare to say anything bad about his brother-in-law.

Sitting next to him, Quan pouted: "When Mother speaks, Brother has to listen, right? Besides, Brother has been very busy lately; I don't even know how long he's been gone since early this morning."

Changing the subject, Tokuma returned to the research department.

"The importance of the research department has become clear. The recent new seeds and the technology to improve the desertification of the Land of Wind are the top priorities of the Five Great Nations and Five Kage Summit."

"But on the teacher's advice, with Raimon and that assistant director as the leaders, a new second research department is about to be established."

Izumi added, "Kaminarimon is an ordinary Chunin, and Katasuke is just an ordinary person."

As soon as he finished speaking, Itachi and Shisui were stunned.

An ordinary person?

Izumi took a couple of sips of the cola from the plate before continuing, "I was just as surprised, and the new Research Department II was established with this assistant director as its leader. Although I hate to admit it, his ingenious ideas are indeed much, much smarter than ours."

"According to my elder brother... such a talent is of value to this world that even surpasses that of any family."

"Techniques formed from the five elemental chakras can destroy and annihilate, but only Yin-Yang Release can create something from nothing. Creation is always more difficult than destruction and annihilation."

The group looked quite surprised.

Over the years, they have come to understand that Yun's words were not unfounded.

But the fact that one person's importance surpasses that of an entire clan makes it impossible for the Uchiha members to let go of their pride.

However, having witnessed some things, Quan shrugged and said, "Anyway, that thing is almost finished. You'll understand then that maybe what my brother said was true."

Zhi Shui sighed, "Only his suggestion could elevate an ordinary person to such a height. In this year, the status of the research department has risen again and again, a second one has been established, and ordinary people have been given power. Only his voice could have made that possible."

Tokuma then smiled and pointed to his eyes: "Because of these eyes, several people from the Hyuga side have been hired."

Itachi said helplessly, "It's a unique advantage. The Byakugan's ability is indeed useful. In comparison, if it weren't for this hamburger shop, the Uchiha clan would only be able to join various security forces."

The arrival of the new era silenced them all. Although it was the best of times in comparison, comprehensive reforms would inevitably touch upon vested interests.

This is human nature, and has nothing to do with good or evil.

Just as the group fell silent, the shop door was pushed open again, and a noisy commotion erupted.

"Kakashi, you're such an idiot! I asked you to lend me some money to buy a house, and you wouldn't. Now look what happened! You can't even afford that little bit of compensation money from the demolition!"

"I bought a place for myself, as long as I have a place to live, that's enough."

"Are we still brothers? Over the years, you've been throwing all sorts of junk into other dimensions, almost killing me several times, you know that?!"

"Heh... If I had known it was you back then, I definitely would have thrown in even more stuff."

The two were bickering, and beside them was a little girl who looked only thirteen or fourteen years old, who was smiling at them.

"Hmph →_→" "←_←Hmph"

Nohara Rin placed her hands on the shoulders of her two companions, but because she wasn't tall enough, she had to stand on tiptoe.

"You two, can you please stop arguing? We've finally managed to get together in the village, and we agreed to have dinner together. We're going to the teacher's place tonight too."

The two looked at each other, neither willing to back down.

Obito leaned closer to Rin: "Let me tell you... this guy has changed a lot while you were away. I've heard that he has a complete collection of intimate videos at home... Waaah!"

Before he could finish speaking, Kakashi grabbed him and covered Obito's mouth with his other hand.

The image I've built up since childhood was almost ruined.

"Damn Kakashi!"

"How much more is needed?"

"Um?"

Upon being released, Obito instantly forgot what he wanted to say, and replied somewhat awkwardly, "It's only a difference of eighty or ninety million ryo..."

Upon hearing this, Kakashi was momentarily stunned.

"Are you kidding me?! The house on the Uchiha clan's land that was recently sold only cost a little over 90 million ryo. You haven't saved a single penny?"

Obito replied helplessly, "I can't reveal my identity, so I can't get the preferential treatment for Uchiha clan members from the construction department. Besides, there are a lot of people vying for business at the memorial monument recently, and... and the expenses are quite high."

These words startled Nohara Rin, who then seemed to realize something.

He frequently sends gifts, and it's impossible for him not to accept them; returning them would definitely hurt Obito's pride.

"I can lend it to you. After I came back, the mission to prevent the Three-Tails from invading the village was classified as an S-rank mission, and I even received compensation for my old house. So..."

Obito waved his hand: "No need! How can a man's wedding house be bought with borrowed money?"

Kakashi →_→: "So you're asking me if the money I took wasn't borrowed?"

Obito retorted confidently, "You've been using my eyes for so many years without paying rent? This is the Mangekyou Sharingan! Where did you get your reputation as a copy ninja all these years? Don't you have any self-awareness?"

The group had just sat down when Rin Nohara belatedly asked, "Obito, are you getting married?"

(D)

In one sentence, Obito froze completely.

Kakashi sighed. He knew this guy was still the same as ever. He almost became a villain who would destroy the world, but he still didn't have the guts to confess his feelings.

After thinking for a moment, Kakashi patted Obito on the shoulder: "Selling flowers at the memorial isn't a long-term solution. What are you planning to do next?"

Obito shrugged: "Nagato is in charge of the Akatsuki now, and Sora Uzumaki is backing him up. If I go to ask for my wages, they'll probably be withheld. I think I'll pass."

"If only we knew who was in charge of the money now. If that bastard Kakuzu hadn't died, we could have made a fortune by gambling when he got back."

Kakashi rubbed his temples. He hadn't expected that this bastard would actually try to steal from the Akatsuki.

"Although some things are not out in the open, you and I should both be very clear that Uzumaki Sora and Kumo share the same will, and the Akatsuki organization is currently in a very delicate position among the higher-ups of the five great ninja villages."

"If you try to take them, all the pressure might end up on you. If you die then, and the world is at peace, it will be too late to undo the damage."

Although Obito understood, he still stubbornly retorted, "Rob? Who said we were robbing? I've worked for Akatsuki for so many years, even though I've always been just a trainee. But after more than ten years, they should at least give me something, right?!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Uchiha Izumi, who was sitting at the table next to them, couldn't help but laugh.

Obito and the others looked over, and immediately felt awkward.

Izumi smiled and said, "The last time I heard someone speak so confidently was from Little Nine-Tails."

Shisui glanced at Obito, thought for a moment, and said, "Change your name and have the clan register it for you. The Uchiha clan has that much authority. I'll have someone talk to the developers."

Obito's expression was somewhat strange, but after Rin Nohara tugged at his sleeve, he still said thank you.

No matter how you look at it, Fugaku Uchiha's death was related to him to some extent.

Afterwards, the two groups stopped discussing anything profound, quickly finished their meal, said goodbye, and left.

At this moment, Kakashi reminded him, "Don't cause trouble for the Akatsuki. Your current identity is still sensitive. If it weren't for Yun, you wouldn't have survived."

Nohara Rin looked at Obito with concern: "We can take our time with the house. We can stay at the memorial monument, can't we? I have over 40 million taels of silver here, you can have it all."

Kakashi said with a hint of exasperation, "You bought a house, but if you don't do anything about it, it's useless. What's the point?"

These words made Obito look at Rin Nohara, take a deep breath and was about to say something, but then he stopped talking.

His face flushed bright red in an instant.

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(End of this chapter)