Konoha: The Soul King from the Uchiha Clan

Chapter 19 Image Transformation

dong dong dong.

"Fugaku, Gen has arrived."

Mikoto Uchiha gently knocked on the door and said softly.

"Please let him in." A deep, authoritative voice rang out.

"Thank you, Mikoto-nee."

After thanking him politely, Uchiha Gen opened the door and went inside, while Uchiha Mikoto closed the door behind him.

"Greetings, Young Clan Leader." Uchiha Gen glanced at him and bowed slightly.

Fugaku Uchiha has short black hair, wears a dark blue long robe with the Uchiha clan's fan emblem tattooed on the back, and green Jonin chainmail over it, along with black trousers.

"No need for formalities, please have a seat."

A slight smile appeared on Fugaku Uchiha's serious face, and his tone became gentle.

Upon hearing this, Uchiha Gen knelt down opposite Fugaku, his posture upright and his expression relaxed.

In fact, Uchiha Gen did not like kneeling. If it were his previous body, he probably wouldn't have been able to maintain it for long.

The body in this world can be maintained for a long time, but I still don't like it; it's just a basic courtesy of the large family that I have to abide by.

"Have some tea."

Fugaku Uchiha pushed over a cup of freshly brewed tea. Gen Uchiha thanked him and took a sip.

"How are you feeling?"

"I don't know much about tea, but I can say it tastes good."

"Haha, he's an honest kid."

"Young clan leader, is there anything you wish to instruct me on?"

"It's nothing, I just heard after returning to the clan that another genius has emerged in my Uchiha clan, so I wanted to meet you."

"I heard you became a disciple of Jonin Minato?" Fugaku Uchiha asked, his eyes burning.

Uchiha shook his head and said, "Not yet. I've only temporarily joined Team 7. To formally become a disciple, I need to gain the genuine approval of Minato-senpai and my two teammates."

"Then you should perform well. Minato is already a popular candidate for Hokage."

"If you become his disciple, there will be hope for the next Hokage, the Uchiha clan."

"If there's anything the clan can help with, just ask," Fugaku Uchiha encouraged.

"Don't worry, young clan leader, I will definitely do my best."

"It's just that this standard is too vague; I don't know when it will be reached..."

"However, I do have a way to get Minato-senpai to take an Uchiha as his disciple as soon as possible."

"Oh? Tell me about it." Fugaku Uchiha raised an eyebrow.

"You know Obito gave his Sharingan to Kakashi, right?"

"Of course I know that. Many clansmen have told me that they insist I retrieve the Sharingan, but this is a difficult matter."

Thinking about this made Fugaku Uchiha's head ache.

No bloodline clan in the ninja world would allow their bloodline to leak out, but this is a really difficult matter.

First of all, Kakashi's Sharingan wasn't stolen; it was given to him by Obito.

Both were heroes recognized by Konoha, and if their last wishes were disregarded, the reputation of the Uchiha clan would inevitably be damaged.

Secondly, Kakashi is the head of the Hatake clan and the only son of Sakumo Hatake, the White Fang of Konoha.

Back when Hatake Sakumo was still alive, the Uchiha clan had a good relationship with him and wouldn't dare to bully the son of an old friend.

Most importantly, Kakashi was a disciple of Minato Namikaze, who in turn was a disciple of Jiraiya, the son of the Legendary Sannin, who in turn was a disciple of the Third Hokage.

With their impeccable lineage, if they were to intercede on their behalf, the Uchiha clan would find it difficult to stand up to them, otherwise, the consequences would be dire.

However, if they didn't take back the Sharingan, they wouldn't be able to explain it to their clansmen, and it would also affect the reputation of the Uchiha clan.

"Young clan leader, in my opinion, it will be very difficult to get the Sharingan back, and you can't possibly not have thought of the reason."

"If that's the case, why not trade the Sharingan for benefits?"

"Shouldn't they at least give the Uchiha a way out?"

"After the Uchiha clan gains a way out, they can acknowledge Obito's gift in the name of the clan. What do you think?"

Fugaku Uchiha said thoughtfully, "You mean you'd exchange the ownership of the Sharingan for becoming Minato's Jonin disciple?"

Uchiha Gen smiled slightly and said with righteous indignation, "It doesn't necessarily have to be me. Shisui, Itachi, any Uchiha clansman will do."

"Everything is for the family!"

Fugaku Uchiha was deeply shocked upon hearing this.

I never expected that Uchiha Gen's enlightenment was so high that he would actually give up the opportunity to become a Hokage's disciple...

He's so loyal to the family and so intelligent; he deserves to be nurtured!

The thought of his eldest son Itachi potentially becoming Minato Namikaze's disciple stirred Fugaku Uchiha's heart.

In reality, Gen Uchiha was not as loyal to the Uchiha clan as Fugaku Uchiha imagined, because he had a backup plan.

Compared to Minato Namikaze's style of doing things, Gen Uchiha gradually felt that having a backup plan was more suitable for him.

From the family's perspective, it would be more beneficial for him to become Minato Namikaze's apprentice, but from the perspective of personal interests, it would be more beneficial to become the apprentice of a backup.

"I am well aware of Xuan's loyalty to his family."

"No matter who becomes a disciple of Jonin Minato, once I become the clan leader, you will be the captain of the police force."

Fugaku Uchiha's expression turned solemn as he solemnly made his promise.

Fugaku Uchiha believed that his son had a high chance of success.

Because if Minato Namikaze accepted his son as a disciple, he would gain the support of the Uchiha clan, which would greatly increase his chances of becoming Hokage.

The head of the Uchiha clan and the head of the police department are always the same person, so Fugaku Uchiha did not make such a promise lightly.

In fact, Fugaku Uchiha is already the vice minister of the police department, and he will take over when the clan head abdicates or passes away.

"Thank you for your guidance, Young Clan Chief."

After thanking him sincerely, Uchiha Gen changed the subject.

"However, a person who does not plan for the future will surely have trouble in the present."

"Minato-senpai isn't guaranteed to become Hokage; Orochimaru, one of the Legendary Sannin, is a formidable competitor!"

"If Orochimaru were to take over, given his age, Minato-senpai would likely never have the chance in his lifetime..."

Although Jiraiya was one of the three legendary Sannin who became Hokage, his personality made him the least popular candidate.

Tsunade's popularity is no less than Orochimaru's, but because of Dan Kato and Nawaki, Tsunade has absolutely no interest in becoming Hokage.

Orochimaru was the undisputed successor to the Hokage, but the unexpected rise of Minato Namikaze became his biggest rival.

Orochimaru is still interested in the Hokage position.

Upon hearing this, Fugaku Uchiha's expression immediately turned serious, his previous joy and excitement vanishing.

Yes, what if Orochimaru becomes Hokage?

In political struggles, choosing the wrong side can have very serious consequences!

Although the Uchiha clan's strength and size might prevent them from being wiped out, they will likely face severe suppression, with no chance of making any progress whatsoever.

"Xuan, you mean...?"

After what they just said, Fugaku Uchiha no longer saw Gen Uchiha merely as a gifted genius, but also as a wise man devoted to the clan.

"Young clan leader, I believe the way for a large family to continue to prosper is to never put all its eggs in one basket, but to invest in multiple areas."

"Although this may not yield the greatest benefit, it is the most stable approach."

"Our Uchiha clan has a history of thousands of years and a profound foundation. Unlike smaller clans, we don't have to choose one side. If we win, we can achieve leapfrog development, and if we lose, we can decline rapidly."

"Any Hokage candidate who receives our support is a powerful asset, and even if they know we are playing both sides, they are unlikely to refuse."

"Because refusing would mean that our Uchiha clan would fully support the competitor, which would reduce our chances of becoming Hokage."

"Acceptance is the best option, thus maintaining balance."

"Perhaps some people will even sacrifice their own interests to gain greater support..."

Fugaku Uchiha's eyes grew brighter as he listened, and at the end, he clapped his hands and laughed loudly, "Hahaha, wonderful, wonderful!"

(End of this chapter)