The Uchiha's Path to the Top, Starting from Konoha

Chapter 120 Respect for the Supreme Ninja World Leader

The battle that broke out in the Black Corner Region did not arouse the interest of Uchiha Takeo.

In Uchiha Muan's eyes, their fight was nothing more than children's brawl.

No matter how exquisite the three techniques of ninjutsu, taijutsu, and genjutsu are, or how brilliant one's performance in battle is, or how one's will is unwavering until death, they are all too powerless against the strength of the Six Paths.

But this battle was not without its value.

The shadow clones left behind by Uchiha Muan are using their Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan to capture every flash of brilliance from every Kage-level ninja in battle, imprinting those spectacular moments into their minds and enriching their own pool of combat experience.

The Sharingan is such a convenient and powerful tool; it can be used for offensive or supportive purposes. Aside from potentially requiring a small sacrifice during its evolution, it's perfectly capable of serving as a cheat code for the male protagonist in novels.

Meanwhile, Uchiha Muan's main body brought Uzumaki Mito to the former End Valley, which is now the location of Lake Sun and Moon.

"Your Majesty, have you brought me to this desolate place? What wicked things are you planning to do?"

Mito Uzumaki surveyed the shimmering lake, took a few light steps, and found a suitable spot. She straightened the hem of her kimono and gracefully sat down on the grass.

A gentle autumn breeze, carrying the fragrance of flowers, grass, and trees, lightly brushed against her face, causing her to squint her eyes.

At this moment, Mito Uzumaki didn't bother to look at Takeo Uchiha and said in a blunt tone, "I'm not some weak little girl. If you dare to do anything reckless, I guarantee you'll regret it."

"Hey, hey, don't be so harsh," Uchiha Takeo replied with a smile. "But you used to always say you made me regret it, but you do it much less now."

Uchiha Muan gazed at the noblewoman's dignified and beautiful face, already accustomed to Uzumaki Mito's slightly rude words when the two were alone.

In his view, this level of behavior is almost equivalent to the saying "spare the rod and spoil the child."

"That's because our dear leader has been busy with family matters lately."

Mito Uzumaki subconsciously emphasized the words "family matters," and Uchiha Takeo, understanding her meaning, plopped down next to her, stretched out his limbs, lay on the grass, and gazed at the birds in the distance with a lazy tone.

"Minako is my older sister, and Tsunade is my disciple. My family matters naturally include my dear Lady Mito."

Upon hearing this, Mito Uzumaki did not respond, but her eyelashes trembled slightly as she adjusted her posture.

(What a hypocritical woman.)

Uchiha Wu'an quickly offered his head, enjoying the Thousand Hands Grand Mistress's lap pillow service. He comfortably uttered a "hey," which prompted the noblewoman to gently pat his forehead and playfully scold him.

"You're never serious, why are you lying on my lap again?"

"It's only comfortable to live without being serious."

Uchiha Wu'an replied with a smile, enjoying the view of only half of the blue sky from below, but the towering mountain peaks were always something to be admired from afar and not to be touched, which made him quite envious.

Sometimes, he would even make Minako Uzumaki, who had already discovered his lust for Mito Uzumaki, use her transformation magic to become the dignified yet alluring Mito Uzumaki, allowing her to experience a false sense of beauty.

But how can something fake compare to something real?

"What a clingy child."

The woman gently stroked the man's hair with one hand, her voice carrying a gentle charm, "You should go back after lying down for a while. There's still a lot of things to deal with on the other continent."

(You'll get what's what from a kid sooner or later.)

Uchiha Takeo's eye twitched, but he didn't say anything to refute it. He just smiled and said, "You're busy in the Military Affairs Department all day long. You should at least have some leisure time."

"It's working hours now."

"Leisure time is the break during work hours!"

Seeing the righteous and righteous leader of the ninja world, Mito Uzumaki couldn't help but rub her forehead and say, "It's because of you that we have to work even harder, otherwise the entire ninja world will be in chaos."

"You wouldn't want the people of the ninja world under your rule to cause trouble all the time, would you?"

What do you mean by "I am like this"?

Uchiha Takeo offered a powerful justification for his practice of working while drinking tea: "I call this governing by doing nothing and knowing how to use people well. As long as I provide guidance on the general direction, I can get the people below to work hard."

Then, under Mito Uzumaki's gaze, which seemed to look at him like a ruthless boss, Takeo Uchiha said smugly, "As a ruler, the most important thing is to manage your subordinates."

"I think you're treating your subordinates like cattle and horses."

Ignoring Mito Uzumaki's sarcastic remarks, Takeo Uchiha continued.

"Moreover, there's a huge ninja world, and there's another continent behind it. If I have to do everything myself, I'll be exhausted to death. If I die, the sky of the ninja world will collapse."

Mito Uzumaki rested her rounded chin on one hand, glanced at the man who seemed to be spouting nonsense, and then looked at the calm and tranquil Lake Sun and Moon, where flocks of swans swam, giving people a sense of peace and tranquility. She smiled perfunctorily and said, "Yes, yes, Your Excellency is the sky of the ninja world, the ruler of Konoha, and the god of Oni Village."

"It's good to know that; I'm under a lot of pressure too."

"If we're not strong enough, everything will be just castles in the air, blown away by a mere gust of wind."

Hearing Uchiha Muan's words of emotion, Uzumaki Mito remained silent, only gently stroking his hair, feeling a surge of affection in her heart—Konoha's development to this point was indeed largely thanks to this child, so should she give him a reward?

Yes, as an elder.

Seemingly sensing the change in the noblewoman's mood, Uchiha Takeoshi slightly shifted his head, allowing his gaze to fall on Uzumaki Mito's face. "Hey, I have something to tell you."

"Um?"

Mito Uzumaki looked at Uchiha Takeoki, who had suddenly become serious, with a puzzled expression, and tilted her head slightly. "What is it, Your Excellency?"

Seeing Mito Uzumaki's unexpectedly cute expression, Takeo Uchiha hesitated again.

(Never mind, telling her about the alternate ninja world is insignificant.)

(Six years is enough time for him to destroy the ninja world.)

(Stop torturing yourself.)

"It's nothing."

Uchiha Takeo grinned. "I just wanted to ask Lady Mito if it would be permissible to give the child a loving kiss?"

"..."

"If His Majesty requires..."

"...Consider this a reward for His Majesty's hard work and contributions."

Under the slightly helpless gaze of Mito Uzumaki and the delighted gaze of Takeo Uchiha, the noblewoman bent down, her large breasts flashing quickly before his eyes, only her rosy lips falling into his eyes and imprinting on his forehead.

A gentle breeze stirred the ripples of Sun and Moon Lake, but unlike three years ago, this time it was the other party who took the initiative.

"It's just a kiss between family members, Your Majesty, please don't overthink it."

After a brief silence, Mito Uzumaki raised her head. Her heart was pounding, and she didn't dare to look at Uchiha Takeo's expression. Her eyes were unfocused as she gazed into the distance, unsure whether she was looking at the lake or the birds. Her words, spoken with a slight tremor, were deliberately emphasized.

However, just as she said, Mito Uzumaki only wanted to end their improper relationship there.

But in Uchiha Takeo's mind, it was a groundbreaking development.

He sat up abruptly, his eyes fixed on Mito Uzumaki, whose cheeks were flushed.

Seemingly unable to bear the man's burning gaze, Mito Uzumaki stood up, tucked a strand of hair behind her ear, and said with a wandering gaze, "It's getting late, let's go back to Konoha."

"And Uchiha Rei and the others should be waiting for you in the fortress city of [Ye Lantier] on another continent. There are things to take care of there."

"Okay, let's go."

Knowing that too much of a good thing can be bad, and having important matters to attend to, Uchiha Takeoshi returned to Konoha with Uzumaki Mito by the hand. He changed into a formal suit, stepped across the boundless ocean, and when the sky brightened, he heard a deafening roar of shouts.

"Honorable Head of the Ninja World, gracing Konoha's newest city, the new capital of the Ninja World!"

The ninja officers, who were already prepared, knelt down on one knee in unison, their voices of reverence echoing like a tide inside the palace. Outside the palace, in the vast fountain square, the shouts of the ninja soldiers resounded all around.

Uchiha Wu'an wore the same exquisite military uniform as the combat ninja, with gold and silver threads outlining the beautiful patterns, which not only accentuated his tall and slender figure but also added a touch of noble luxury.

He opened the Eternal Kaleidoscope, and the domain of [Heavenly Eternal Venerable] unfolded accordingly.

Behind the man was the boundless blue sky, and below the blue sky knelt a row of combat ninjas with excited expressions on their faces.

Inside the main hall, the towering dome seems to encompass the entire sky, and exquisite murals are painted on it, with golden lines shimmering brilliantly in the sunlight.

A thick red carpet was laid in the center of the hall, and stepping on it felt like walking on clouds; it was so soft that one was reluctant to leave.

The air was filled with a faint sandalwood scent, which calmed the mind.

At the far end of the hall, a huge throne stood silently, inlaid with countless dazzling gems that shimmered with captivating brilliance under the sunlight.

Behind the throne were two huge banners, one depicting the Uchiha fan and the other the vortex symbol of Konoha.

Uchiha Muan walked step by step toward the throne, his combat boots making a slight rustling sound against the carpet, causing the combat ninja officers on either side to lower their heads even further.

When the shouts subsided, the hall fell silent and solemn. The man ascended several steps, sat on the throne, placed his hands on the armrests on either side, and looked down over the entire hall.

When Uchiha Muan's gaze fell upon the crowd, they couldn't help but feel a deep and immense sense of oppression.

It was as if the person sitting on the throne was not a person, but a towering mountain that they could not reach.

"Stand up, you did a great job this time."

At this moment, Uchiha Takeo was no longer the frivolous and slick man he was with women. His dignified and solemn face exuded the majesty of a ruler, and his deep and clear voice echoed in the hall, reaching directly to the fountain plaza.

As the voice faded, the combat ninjas stood up respectfully. Their lowered gazes could not see their leader's figure, but their ears could hear the words of praise that were overflowing with admiration.

"Since the discovery of the alien continent in the ninja world, in just six short days, a vast kingdom has been brought under the rule of Konoha. You have done a better job than I imagined."

His piercing gaze, filled with praise, caused everyone to straighten their backs and raise their eyes slightly, already able to see the leader's feet on the floor.

"Uchiha Rai, Uchiha Paru, Uchiha Naka!"

"arrive!"

Three identical voices rang out, and the three Uchiha heroes who commanded the Konoha Expeditionary Force stepped forward and stood on the red carpet, kneeling on one knee beneath the throne.

"All members of the ninja army have made great contributions to Konoha this time, and their due rewards will be promoted one level."

Uchiha Muan looked at the three who nodded in agreement and raised his voice.

"The three of you will be promoted to regional commanders and will each be responsible for establishing the Northwest Ninja Army, the Southeast Ninja Army, and the Central Ninja Army in three different locations within the kingdom. For specific details regarding your positions and the personnel of the Ninja Army, please communicate with the two ministers of the Military Affairs Department."

Having already tasted the sweetness of leading the ninja army across the border, the three men's eyes revealed excitement. Then, Uchiha Takean took out three fiery red bullets from his pocket and tossed them to the three of them.

"This is the Lava Release: Blood Seed, developed by the Academy of Sciences using the Four-Tails. Any ninja who has mastered the nature transformations of Fire Release and Earth Release can master the Lava Release: Blood Seed technique by consuming the Blood Seed."

It was like dropping a bomb into the water; everyone was shocked.

The Academy of Sciences knew about it, but their authority was limited to the underground areas. Their strongest impression was of the continuous flow of chakra technology benefiting the ninja world, and they knew very little else about it.

Seeing that they had actually developed the Blood Seed, such an unheard-of creation, excited them as combat ninjas, and they couldn't help but look up at Uchiha Takeoshi.

The next second, they averted their inappropriate gazes and stared intently at the Blood Seed in the hands of the Uchiha Three Heroes, their desire almost palpable.

Strength is the foundation of one's existence, and every combat ninja understands this perfectly.

"Your Majesty the Führer!"

Uchiha Rai, equally unaware of the situation, excitedly asked, "How do I take this?"

"Just eat it directly."

As soon as he finished speaking, amidst the envious gazes of the other combat ninjas, the three Uchiha heroes swallowed the [Lava Release: Blood Seed].

(Sharingan, Fire Release, Lava Release—the future Uchiha clan will be monsters!)

Inside the hall, where everyone's thoughts were racing, Uchiha Takeo gently clapped his hands, seemingly drawing everyone's attention with a magical force.

"Do you also want the Blood Seed?"

The words, spoken lightly as if floating in the clouds, made everyone's hearts pound like drums.

Uchiha Takeo grinned, waved his arms, and shouted, "You can have it all if you want!"

"Then let's fight for Konoha, fight for the ninja world!"

"The land and wealth of another continent, martial arts and magic, the three ninjutsu of the ninja world—ninja, taijutsu, and genjutsu—as well as the Blood Seed, I have placed them all in the Military Intelligence Department, awaiting your exchange!"

As the words were spoken, the crowd's eyes immediately burned with fervor, their intense gazes seemingly overpowering the sunlight and becoming the sole source of light in the hall.

Having successfully stirred up the crowd's emotions, Uchiha Muan nodded in satisfaction. He then arrived at the outermost city wall tower of [Yelantir], the highest point in the fortress city.

Looking out, one can see the entire cityscape at a glance.

A continental-scale teleportation array connecting to Konoha will be set up here.

(End of this chapter)