Konoha: The Soul King from the Uchiha Clan

Chapter 106 Promotion (Part 1)

After a day of clearing, most of the ruins of the Uchiha clan's territory have been cleared.

Many people set up tents next to their houses, with orange lights shining from them, campfires burning beside them, and the aroma of food wafting from pots.

After a day, the tribespeople had accepted the reality of their home being destroyed. Since they were still alive, most of them remained relatively objective.

When Uchiha Gen passed by, many people greeted him and invited him to have a meal with smiles.

However, there were a few families who lost loved ones in the battle against the Nine-Tails, and the atmosphere was rather somber.

This made Uchiha Gen wonder if he had done something wrong...

If he hadn't suggested it to Fugaku, these people probably wouldn't have died, right?

But upon further reflection, Uchiha Gen felt that he hadn't done anything wrong...

Although he made the suggestion, it was Fugaku who made the decision.

Furthermore, if we don't take this opportunity to make a good move, the conflict between the Uchiha and Konoha will become extremely sharp in the future.

When the contradictions are too sharp, the intensity of the struggle will be greater.

Moreover, without his appearance, the Uchiha clan would have all died at the hands of those two traitors.

Compared to the deaths of approximately two thousand members of the entire clan, and compared to gaining a better living environment, sacrificing a few Jonin is worthwhile.

A clay pot is bound to break when it comes to a well, and a general is bound to die on the battlefield, let alone a ninja who is used as a tool for a mission.

The ninja academy teaches them that on the day they officially graduate and become genin, they must be prepared to face life and death at any time.

Although these gloriously sacrificed Uchiha Jonin are not eligible to be enshrined in the memorial, their families will receive compensation from the village and clan.

The village's compensation is not much, but the clan will continue to support the families of the fallen Jonin.

The most crucial point is that the culprit was Obito. If he hadn't gone so far as to cause trouble, none of this would have happened.

Why is he blaming himself so much?

Having thought things through, Uchiha Gen calmly went to the homes of those who had lost their families, visited them, and chatted with them.

As he visited each family, Uchiha Gen discovered that although these people were sad, they did not blame Fugaku. On the contrary, they supported Fugaku's actions and even revealed pride in their words.

She is proud that her husband, son, brother, and younger brother sacrificed themselves to uphold the honor of the Uchiha clan, enhance the glory of the Uchiha clan, and protect Konoha!

Damn it, I've been in this world for almost two years now, and sometimes I still see it through the eyes of my past life.

People in this world value personal honor, family honor, and village honor highly, with many considering them more important than their own lives.

I'm just worrying about things that don't concern me; I'm just too kind.

After wandering around, Uchiha Gen arrived at Uchiha Fugaku's house. Fugaku's house was located in the center of the clan's territory, so it was inevitably affected.

However, Fugaku was quite lucky. Although the house had become a dangerous building, it did not collapse, and after repairs during the day, it was still barely habitable.

The courtyard was brightly lit, and many ninjas gathered there, following the instructions of Fugaku and the three elders.

With most of their clan's territory destroyed, and the Uchiha clan also having to shoulder the responsibilities of the police department, they were inevitably busy with many matters to handle.

Upon seeing Uchiha Gen's arrival, many Uchiha ninjas greeted him warmly and made way for him.

Uchiha Gen smiled in response and continued walking forward.

"Xuan, come here for a second."

Uchiha Gen, who originally intended to go to Fugaku to receive his mission, changed direction upon hearing this and headed towards the Grand Elder, Uchiha Setsuna.

After resting for a day, and given the special circumstances of this disaster and manpower shortage, Uchiha Gen felt embarrassed to continue slacking off.

"Elder Setsuna," Uchiha Gen said, bowing slightly as he approached the desk.

"Yes, you did a great job last night."

"The act of seeking confirmation from the Hokage and requesting to accompany the Third Hokage to provide support has made an excellent contribution to the future of the Uchiha clan."

"Especially those lines he said to the Root ninjas, they really resonated with me!"

Uchiha Setsuna raised his head and looked at the boy in front of him with admiration. What he liked most was the boy's strong actions when facing Root ninjas.

What are the Root ninjas compared to Danzo when the police department was founded? He was just a little kid who was still peeing and playing in the mud.

"The principle is that mistakes must be punished and merits must be rewarded."

"The captain of the Ninth Division of the Police Department sacrificed himself in the battle with the Nine-Tails. I propose that Gen be appointed as the new captain of the Ninth Division."

"Fugaku, Elders, what are your thoughts?"

"I agree," Fugaku Uchiha said with a slight smile, raising his head.

"I agree," said Uchiha Yasunari.

"I agree," said Uchiha Naruzawa.

"And you?"

Uchiha Setsuna's eyes darted around as he looked at the ninjas in the courtyard and shouted loudly.

"agree."

"agree."

"agree."

"..."

At first, the police department's ninjas didn't react, so their voices were sparse and soft.

After all, only deputy ministers, ministers, and elders have the authority to make decisions regarding the appointment of squad leaders, with the most likely addition being the clan chief's wife.

As everyone came to their senses, more and more ninjas voiced their opinions, their voices growing louder and louder until they finally coalesced into a powerful sonic wave.

The surrounding residents all put down what they were doing and looked over, puzzled.

What's going on at the clan chief's house? It's so lively.

Agree with what?

Uchiha Itachi, who was sitting with his legs dangling in the courtyard corridor, couldn't help but blush and feel his blood boil when he saw this scene.

The next moment, the terrified simpleton burst into tears, and Itachi Uchiha quickly comforted him.

Mikoto Uchiha, who was in the kitchen making dinner while wearing an apron, couldn't help but peek out the window when she heard the noise...

Uchiha Gen, his face flushed, bowed repeatedly and said, "Thank you for your high regard, clan leader, elders, and everyone else. I will definitely do my best to contribute to the Uchiha clan while fulfilling my duties!"

They've really become wise with age.

If such a scene of showing off were truly performed by a hot-blooded, simple-minded young man, he would probably have to dedicate his entire life to the Uchiha clan, working tirelessly and giving his all.

The most concrete manifestation of their dedication and loyalty to the Uchiha clan is their devotion to the clan's higher-ups.

"Hahaha... We look forward to your performance." Uchiha Setsuna laughed loudly.

"Xuan, you'll probably be taking office tonight."

"The Third Hokage has ordered the sealing off of Konoha. Entry is permitted, but exit is not. Our police department is the main force in sealing off Konoha."

"Besides sealing off Konoha, we also need to cooperate with Konoha's Anbu to find the spies hiding in Konoha and prevent them from transmitting information to the outside world," Fugaku Uchiha said in a deep voice.

Such a major upheaval and commotion in Konoha could not possibly be kept secret forever.

But they should keep it a secret for as long as possible. The longer it goes on, the more advantageous it will be for Konoha, and the easier it will be to deal with.

Uchiha Gen nodded slightly and said, "I've rested enough, so working through the night is no problem."

"That's good."

"Are there any members of the Ninth Squad here? If so, take your captain to your jurisdiction immediately."

"I'm from the Ninth Division," an Uchiha ninja stepped forward and said.

Uchiha Gen looked closely and recognized him as an old acquaintance, none other than Uchiha Shu, whom he had taught a lesson on the battlefield of Kirigakure.

"Take your captain to the jurisdiction."

"Yes."

"Captain, please."

At this moment, Uchiha Shu was not as arrogant and disrespectful as he was on the battlefield in Kirigakure. Although he was not submissive, he was still very respectful.

Uchiha Shu was also a Jonin, and he had experienced everything that happened last night.

"Clan leader, elders, everyone, I'll take my leave now."

After exchanging polite greetings, Uchiha Gen vanished from the spot in a flash, and Uchiha Shu quickly followed to lead the way...

(End of this chapter)