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

Chapter 40 Can't I just marry them all?

While the various villages were discussing the possibility of the Uchiha clan becoming the Third Hokage, the peaceful and tranquil Hidden Leaf Village welcomed the sunrise of the second day.

Unable to sleep all night, Uchiha Takeo put on the gorgeous dark kimono that Uchiha Yomo had sent him the night before, looking in the mirror. This old clan patriarch was truly impeccable when it came to caring for people.

Her bangs were also cut upwards, making her dark eyes look even more energetic.

Soon, a noble and handsome young man was reflected in the mirror. He looked less like a ruthless ninja and more like a young prince from a noble family.

"That's fine."

Just as Uchiha Takeo was ready to find Uchiha Yomo and the other two elders as witnesses, Uchiha Yomo approached him first with a strange expression.

"Marry the daughter of a daimyo? Or marry a girl from your own clan?"

The sudden choice left Uchiha Takeo somewhat stunned. He looked at Uchiha Shikamaru in front of him and asked, puzzled, "Can't I just marry them all?"

"Huh?"

Uchiha Yomo was also stunned. In his mind, only nobles could have three wives and four concubines. They, lowly ninjas who lived on the edge of their lives, had no such blessing.

However, looking at the noble-looking young man in front of him, Uchiha Shifang suddenly felt that it wouldn't be a bad thing for Uchiha Wu'an to marry a few more women, so that he could have more outstanding offspring.

If one or two more Mangekyou Sharingan users could emerge from among them, the Uchiha clan would undoubtedly become even stronger.

Then Uchiha Yomo asked, "There's no rule against taking multiple wives. So, young lord, are you going to the front hall to find Princess Kaori, or to find the administrator?"

"Of course, we should go find a solution first."

Uchiha Muan replied without hesitation, "Governance is the first girl I've ever liked. Although Princess Kaori is the princess of the Land of Fire, if I had to choose one, I would only choose Governance."

"The ninja world has no shortage of princesses, but there is only one ruler."

"It's wonderful that you think this way, young master. Family unity is more important than anything else."

"But I must add one more thing, please forgive me, young master."

Uchiha Yoshikazu said in a deep voice, "After Princess Kaori married into the Uchiha clan, she is also a member of the Uchiha clan, and at the same time, she is a bridge connecting the Uchiha clan with the Daimyo's mansion. Please treat her equally, young lord."

"My wife will naturally love and cherish me."

After making his promise, Uchiha Muan got up and headed to the Uchiha-managed mansion. When he reached the door, he paused and summoned Tachibana no Satoshi.

Seeing the fawning look on the orange cat's face, Uchiha Muan was extremely satisfied, but he still maintained a fierce expression on his face.

"Big Mouth Cat, I'm giving you a task now."

"Lord Wu'an, whatever the task, Meow Meow guarantees to complete it!"

"Princess Kaori has arrived at the family's front hall. You must leave now and snuggle into her arms."

"Understood, Lord Wu'an! Eh? What kind of mission is this?"

Orange blinked its cat-like eyes, its gaze full of confusion.

"You silly little cat, of course I want Princess Kaori to feel at ease and gradually come to regard this place as her home."

Meow~

At that moment, the warm smile on Uchiha Muan's face made Tachibana no less fond of him.

Uchiha Yomo walked to the front hall, where Uchiha Kagami and Uchiha Setsuna were meeting with the Daimyo's delegation.

Wearing a face mask and a twelve-layered kimono, Minamoto Kaori sat quietly beside Minamoto Kazuhiko, watching her elder brother, who had dragged her out so early in the morning, as if he were afraid she wouldn't sell her. Even with her aloof nature, she couldn't help but feel a touch of sadness.

Her hands, clasped together beneath her sleeves, spoke of the girl's inner turmoil.

(Uchiha governance...)

Kaori couldn't help but think of the purple-haired girl she had met once and who had been her rival—given her current situation, any hope of meeting her would surely be laughed at by the girl.

(I really want to meet Orange, but I don't know where Orange is?)

In the vast and secluded Uchiha clan territory, the only thing Minamoto Kaori was familiar with was that little fat cat, which was also the only thing that gave her something to look forward to.

Meow~

After answering a few questions from the three elders of the Uchiha clan as if it were business, Kaori Minamoto suddenly heard a familiar meow and couldn't help but turn around.

To Kaori's delighted surprise, a chubby orange cat with a protruding belly scurried toward her and leaped into her arms.

"Princess Kaori, Tachibana-za is here again."

Tachibana looked up, her gaze falling on Kaori Minamoto's radiant smile, a smile as bright as spring after the snow melted, and said in a meowy tone.

"Our master was worried that Princess Kaori would be nervous, so he sent Tachibana-za here, hoping that Princess Kaori would consider this place her own home."

Kaori didn't speak, but her clear red eyes sparkled, and her flawless white hands gently stroked Tachibana's soft fur.

"My lords, what is this?"

Genichiro noticed that the fat orange cat's clothes had the character "武" (wu, meaning martial arts) on the back. Since this was Uchiha clan territory, his eyes lit up as he looked at the three Uchiha elders.

"Yes, this is Young Master's ninja cat. It has accompanied Young Master through life and death battles and is deeply loved by Young Master."

Upon seeing this, Uchiha Shika clapped his hands and laughed, "Lord Ichihiko, what follows will be a scene where everyone is happy."

"Thank you for your kind words, Chief of the Four Directions."

Genichiro was overjoyed. Before coming, he was uneasy, worried that Uchiha Takeo was too stubborn and only liked one person, thus missing the opportunity to marry off his sister. Now, his worries were relieved, and his words were more relaxed.

The two sides chatted more and more happily, and soon they started talking about betrothal gifts and dowries.

The Daimyo Prefecture may not have much else, but it has plenty of money. Uchiha Setsuna, who originally didn't like Minamoto no Kazuhiko and even looked down on him a bit, was attracted by Minamoto no Kazuhiko's extravagant spending.

"Prince Ichihiko is indeed a man of exceptional talent!"

While enjoying Uchiha Setsuna's praise, Minamoto no Kazuhiko was also considering using money and resources to bind the Uchiha clan to the Land of Fire's war machine.

This mindset stems from the ninja's extremely high level of credibility!

There are countless ninjas who risk their lives to complete missions, and the Uchiha clan is among the best. With the right methods, it is not impossible to get a group of Uchiha to work for you.

"Since Prince Ichihiko is so magnanimous, my Uchiha clan will naturally not be stingy."

"From now on, our clan's four elite squads will be directly under the command of Princess Kaori, ensuring that Princess Kaori will not suffer any mistreatment upon arriving at the Uchiha clan."

These four elite squads can be compared to a detachment of the security department, with four elite Jonin of the three-tomoe level as captains and twelve Jonin of the two-tomoe level as members. They can easily wipe out some small ninja villages.

This can be considered a return gift for Genichiro's generous dowry.

Although Minamoto no Kazuhiko was not very familiar with this matter, seeing the solemn manner of the Uchiha Yomo, he understood the significance of the four elite teams and was delighted.

Although the betrothal gifts and dowry belong to Kaori Minamoto, as the eldest brother, how could Kaori Minamoto, as the younger sister, refuse to help her younger sister?

(However, I really need to cultivate a better relationship with Kaori.)

(End of this chapter)