Konoha: The Soul King from the Uchiha Clan

Chapter 151 Knowing it's possible but choosing not to do it

After a discussion, the reward was determined.

"Xuan, from now on, the Uchiha clan's ninjutsu library and archives will be fully and permanently accessible to you. At the same time, you will receive elder-level dividends from the clan's assets."

"Continue to work hard and make new contributions to the Uchiha clan!" Uchiha Fugaku announced loudly with a serious expression.

"Wow……"

Many people exclaimed in amazement, "Wow, that's a huge reward!"

Even those who weren't amazed couldn't hide their envy.

The gazes directed at Uchiha Gen were filled with envy, but not jealousy.

Having survived great danger and made great contributions, the reward, though substantial, is barely worthy of it.

Of course, goodwill plays a significant role in this; if someone is a bad person, even great achievements will be met with jealousy.

However, for Uchiha Gen, this reward was just average, not as exciting as what Hiruzen Sarutobi gave him.

Given his status within the Uchiha clan, would the higher-ups really stop him from accessing the Uchiha ninjutsu library?

Should we make him, the only potential Hokage, resentful and disloyal?

As for financial rewards, they meant nothing to him, who didn't care about ninja ethics; there were too many easy targets in the ninja world.

However, the sincerity of the Uchiha leadership could still be seen from the reactions of the clan members. If it weren't for the special circumstances, he might have been moved to tears.

That's fine. Whether you can browse freely without applying or not, there's still a difference between money obtained through trickery and money obtained cleanly.

The thought only took a moment to form, and Uchiha Gen was already filled with excitement when he heard about the reward.

"Thank you for your kindness, Chieftain and the three elders. I will remain humble and continue to strive for excellence!"

Fugaku and the three elders smiled with satisfaction upon seeing this.

"Besides personally escorting the Uchiha fan, there was another important matter that prompted me to rush back this time."

"What is it?" Fugaku asked in a deep voice.

"I suspect the mastermind attacked me because of my Sharingan."

"The mastermind behind the scenes has only revealed one eye; the other eye is likely malfunctioning."

"He needs new eyes, or even a spare pair."

"Therefore, the clan's awakened ninjas may also be attacked in the future, and the more tomoe they awaken, the greater the danger."

"The enemy possesses unpredictable spatial-temporal abilities, making the village somewhat unsafe. We must remain vigilant!"

In reality, such reminders are nothing more than doing one's best and leaving the rest to fate.

Given Obito's abilities and strength, if he had targeted other Uchiha clan members who had awakened their Mangekyou Sharingan, even Fugaku and Shisui would have had a very small chance of escaping unless they awakened their Mangekyou Sharingan.

Obito will eventually collect the Sharingan; how many he can collect depends on his methods and the Uchiha's countermeasures.

Upon hearing this, everyone, from the clan elders to the Sharingan ninjas with one tomoe, looked extremely grim.

The Uchiha ninja who hadn't awakened his Sharingan felt relieved, but his expression was also unpleasant. After all, they were all related, or at the very least, they were from the same clan.

"Gouging out eyes, twisting Madara Uchiha's will, and defiling the bloodline of the Uchiha clan—it's a disgrace to the Uchiha clan!" Shisui exclaimed indignantly.

Shisui loved the village and his clan, and now, under the influence of Uchiha Gen, their status was at least equal.

In the original story, Shisui should have loved the village more; otherwise, he would have wanted Kotoamatsukami to change the will of the village's leaders, rather than the will of the Uchiha clan.

Shisui's words immediately stirred up a hornet's nest, and the Uchiha clan ninjas began to denounce him, cursing the mastermind behind the scenes.

They used every insult they could think of, but while ninjas are good at fighting, they're not so good at swearing; their insults weren't vicious enough.

After the clansmen had vented their anger, Fugaku said with a serious expression, "The real culprit behind this does not belong to our Uchiha clan. He is the sworn enemy of Konoha and our Uchiha clan!"

"Everyone knows about the situation now. Please be careful in the future and don't be alone."

"The specific measures will be announced and implemented after I discuss them with the elders."

"Xuan, thank you for coming back to inform me in time."

Uchiha Gen smiled and said, "It's all as it should be."

"I think I need to come back in person to explain the seriousness of the matter and make everyone take it seriously."

Upon hearing this, everyone couldn't help but smile.

They appreciated Uchiha Gen's kindness, and although they didn't express their gratitude verbally, they remembered it in their hearts.

The already low level of affection continues to increase...

"Yes, you're back in good shape."

Fugaku expressed his appreciation.

"When are you going to the front lines?"

I'm leaving tomorrow morning.

"So rushed?"

"There's nothing I can do. Orochimaru-sensei has a lot of military duties on me, so I can't get away for long."

Gen Uchiha knew what Fugaku and the others wanted to hear, so he said something reminiscent of Versailles.

As expected, Fugaku and the others were delighted to hear Orochimaru's high regard for Uchiha Gen.

The clansmen were delighted to hear that Uchiha Gen was so highly regarded, and they couldn't help but feel a sense of reverence for him.

Currently, only two members of the Uchiha clan are developing outside the police force, and both of them are highly regarded within the clan.

Previously, we paid more attention to stopping water, but now it's the other way around.

"In that case... there's no other way."

"You look exhausted from your journey. Go home and get some rest."

Those around him listened carefully and immediately noticed the details that Uchiha Gen had meticulously prepared, which greatly increased their goodwill towards him.

"Thank you for your concern, Chieftain. But before I go to rest, I have one more piece of advice regarding how to deal with the mastermind behind this."

"Oh?"

Fugaku immediately became interested and said quickly, "Tell me."

The three elders, Shisui, Mikoto, and Itachi, having already experienced Uchiha Gen's wisdom, all looked over with curiosity.

"This suggestion is not good to say in public, otherwise it will lose its effectiveness."

Please allow me to write it down.

This cryptic remark only fueled everyone's curiosity, but they hesitated to ask directly.

"Can."

Upon hearing this, Uchiha Gen walked over and greeted Itachi and Mikoto with a smile.

Mikoto responded with a gentle and kind smile, while Itachi became more excited. For once, he didn't pretend to be profound and grinned, revealing a bit of childlike innocence.

Then, as Uchiha Gen squatted down, the three elders gathered around him, and Shisui and Uchiha Mikoto, who was holding Sasuke, also got up and came over, looking down at him.

Unable to find a spot, Itachi Uchiha became as anxious as a monkey...

The other Uchiha clan members were also getting anxious, filled with curiosity.

A wisp of chakra appeared at the tip of his index finger, and Uchiha Gen wrote four large characters on the table. Some people were puzzled, while others were shaken and hesitated.

"This is a forbidden technique that has been sealed away by the clan for generations, and it once caused a very serious internal strife..." Fugaku said in a low voice.

"A Jonin with three-tomoe Sharingan is a pillar of the clan. Losing even one of them is a significant loss. Allowing them to train can increase their chances of survival."

"At the very least, destroying the Sharingan and thwarting the enemy's plans is better than the enemy using it to their advantage, right?"

"Furthermore, place restrictions on the ninjas who obtain the training methods to prevent them from spreading the knowledge and control the scope of its spread."

"Of course, this is just a suggestion. Whether or not to pass it on depends on the opinions of the clan leader and the three elders..."

Fugaku Uchiha nodded slightly and said, "This is a matter of great importance. I will discuss it with the elders tonight before making a decision."

"You should go and rest first."

"Um."

After saying that, Uchiha Gen stood up, greeted everyone, and then quickly jumped away.

If no decision was made on the spot, it probably won't work out.

All the benefits he mentioned are true, but Izanagi is also a tool that makes people arrogant, conceited, and reckless!

In short: Izanagi is a technique that has the potential to shake the rule of a ruler.

What else matters compared to the risk of having one's rule overthrown?

Even if they were related by blood, even if they were a pillar of their clan, a three-tomoe Jonin, even if they themselves were in danger...

The next morning, before dawn, Uchiha Gen left on time, with Shisui and Itachi coming to see him off.

From Shisui, Uchiha Gen learned the result of the discussion last night; it was indeed not carried out.

This was the first time his suggestion had not been adopted.

Uchiha Gen didn't say much about it; he had done all he could.

One can only say that those in higher positions should pray they don't become Obito's targets...

The National Day holiday is halfway over. Today I'm going out to relax and have some fun with my friends who have gone back to their hometown. I won't be taking leave, but I'll update two chapters next time. Sorry for the delay.

(End of this chapter)