Konoha: The Soul King from the Uchiha Clan

Chapter 242 Shattering the Halo

The Hokage Building, the Hokage's office, and the Konoha F4 all gathered.

"Hiruzen, are we just going to let it go like this?"

"That kid is too arrogant, he has no respect for his seniors and superiors!" Danzo said angrily with a dark face.

Upon hearing this, Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu also joined in the verbal attacks against Uchiha Gen.

Today's events have set a very bad precedent, giving them the feeling that Uchiha Gen will cause trouble again in the future.

Hearing his best friends' harsh criticism, Hiruzen Sarutobi, sitting in the Hokage chair with a pipe in his mouth, rubbed his temples with a headache and sounded somewhat helpless.

"That's not enough. What else do you want to do?"

"Trying to use underhanded tactics?"

"If you have a perfect, underhanded trick up your sleeve, you can give it a try."

Do you have any?

Danzo and his two companions looked embarrassed upon hearing this. They had their tricks up their sleeves, but they couldn't be expected to use them perfectly.

"Stop making trouble, this matter can be resolved by letting it cool down."

"If you make a big fuss by adding fuel to the fire, it will attract the attention of a lot of ninjas, and then things will get complicated."

"If you are resentful, wait patiently for the opportunity to regain your dignity. There is plenty of time in the future, so there is no need to rush."

Hiruzen Sarutobi has already made his stance clear, and Danzo and the other two, despite their displeasure, can only temporarily back down.

The three stayed for a short while before saying goodbye and leaving.

The contents of the meeting were not disseminated, since the clan leaders and elders were the ones who yielded, and spreading the news would only enhance Uchiha Gen's reputation.

However, Gen Uchiha's first appearance in Konoha's political arena was a great success.

The Konoha F4, the various department heads, and the elders of the various clans all completely abandoned their contempt for Uchiha Gen, the excessively young police chief, and instead took him very seriously.

No one has ever underestimated Uchiha Gen's strength, after all, it was a record earned through real battles.

Previously, the reason for underestimating him was that they didn't think Uchiha Gen could manage the Uchiha clan well, nor did they think he could adapt to the political struggles of Konoha.

That evening, when Uchiha Gen got off work, he invited Shisui to his home.

After dinner, Uchiha Gen and Shisui went to the sofa in the living room to chat, and Mikoto brought out some tea.

Sasuke wanted Itachi to take him to play in the yard, but Itachi, having overheard the conversation, did not go out.

After being comforted, Sasuke stopped making a fuss about going out and was held in Itachi's arms, sitting aside listening to the adults chat.

"Today, because of the ninjutsu points exchange system, the Hokage summoned me to the Hokage Building for a meeting."

"It was called a meeting, but it was actually a denunciation session."

"As soon as I entered the small conference room, I was greeted by the disapproving looks of the various clan leaders and elders."

"The meeting had just begun when Shimura Danzo and Mitokado Homura launched a series of attacks. Do you know why they did these things?"

After accepting the tea, Uchiha Gen gestured for Mikoto to sit down and rest. He then crossed his legs, his expression serene and his tone indifferent.

It is worth mentioning that Uchiha Mikoto also signed a contract on the summoning scroll.

Although Mikoto had been married and had two children, Gen Uchiha would not show favoritism towards any of his women.

After thanking Mikoto, Shisui thought for a while before speaking, "It's because the full implementation of the ninjutsu points exchange system would damage their power."

In fact, Shisui was just naive and too ignorant about politics, not stupid.

After Uchiha Gen held several meetings to explain, Shisui had a fairly clear understanding of it.

"That's true, but this matter would be quite beneficial to the entire clan. What if it were extended to the whole village?"

"Then there will be even greater benefits."

"That's right, want to know what happened in today's meeting?"

Shisui nodded quickly.

Uchiha Gen looked at Itachi, who was overjoyed and quickly nodded.

So, Uchiha Gen recounted what was said at the meeting, and then analyzed the underlying strategies in those words for Shisui and Itachi.

After saying that, Uchiha Gen's mind raced with thoughts.

Actually, he didn't really like engaging in backstabbing and intrigue in this extraordinary world.

I may not like it, but if I don't have enough power, I can't get anything done without scheming and intrigue.

Although he is powerful now, he is not powerful enough to openly break the rules.

The Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan has not yet reached the threshold of evolution.

According to his estimate, to evolve the Mangekyou Sharingan to the Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan, at least 10,000 Genin-level souls would be needed.

Ten thousand genin already represent half the strength of the five great ninja villages. Even the top two ninja villages at their peak only had around twenty-five thousand ninjas.

Although the souls of Chunin, Special Jonin, Jonin, Elite Jonin, and Kage-level ninjas can be compared to different quantities of Genin souls, they are still a considerable number.

While Sage Mode can enhance his power, it's probably still some distance from openly breaking the rules.

If the Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan were combined with the amplification of Sage Mode...

Even if Madara Uchiha and Hashirama Senju were to be resurrected in their peak condition, they would not be afraid in a one-on-one fight!

He needs more time.

Of course, even if the Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan hasn't evolved yet, as long as its strength increases, its style of doing things can become more and more assertive.

If you become timid and hesitant even after your strength has increased, and you stagnate, then what's the point of increasing your strength?

He has already put the training of Sage Mode on his agenda.

After listening to the speech and analysis, Shisui, Itachi, and Mikoto all looked at Uchiha Gen with eyes of respect and admiration.

Young Sasuke doesn't understand yet, but he still doesn't feel any sense of sternness.

"Shisui, what are your thoughts?" Uchiha Gen asked expectantly.

Feeling the anticipation, Shisui instantly felt immense pressure and began racking his brains to think.

After a while, a thought flashed through Zhishui's mind, and he said in an uncertain tone, "This matter confirms something you once said: the interests of the higher-ups are not always aligned with the interests of the collective."

"It is precisely because the leaders of various families and villages value personal interests more that they reacted so strongly."

With a slap, Uchiha Gen clapped his hands, his face full of surprise, and said, "Shisui, you've really grown. You see things very clearly now."

Upon hearing this, Shisui scratched his head sheepishly, but he was overjoyed to have received such recognition.

"So, don't think of the village leaders and the Hokage as too noble and righteous. They are human too, and they have their own selfish desires."

"Don't believe everything they say..."

"To understand what kind of person someone is, don't look at what they say, but look at what they do."

"For example, on the surface, Mitokado Homura used the village's unstable situation to coerce me, but in reality, he was only doing it for his own benefit. He was utterly hypocritical."

"This is a false sense of righteousness. You should be careful to distinguish between truth and falsehood in the future, so as not to be deceived."

"I understand," Shisui nodded solemnly.

"I understand."

Itachi, sensing Uchiha Gen's gaze, nodded solemnly.

Hehe, after so many times in a row, the aura of the Konoha leadership and the Hokage has finally been completely shattered.

In that case, it won't be so easy for Hiruzen Sarutobi and the others to fool Shisui and Itachi.

"I found out anyway."

Unaware of his own sharp mind, young Sasuke clapped his hands as his older brother spoke.

"Hahaha... Sasuke is very smart."

Uchiha Gen was slightly taken aback, then burst into laughter.

Following Uchiha's lead, Mikoto, Shisui, and Itachi all started laughing.

Hearing the praise and seeing so many people laughing, young Sasuke also laughed, and for a moment the room was filled with laughter...