Konoha: The Soul King from the Uchiha Clan

Chapter 66 The Dust Settles

After the class reunion, Uchiha Gen returned to his usual routine, except for a short trip away from the village.

The purpose of leaving the village was to replenish the food supply for the two Uchiha who were imprisoned in the cave, so that they wouldn't starve to death.

While we were at it, we also cleaned up the traps destroyed by wild animals, the animal carcasses, and the traces left by the explosion.

It's not easy for ordinary ninjas to leave the village, because they need to come up with a plausible reason for leaving, such as having a mission, but Uchiha Gen is different.

Uchiha Gen held the nominal position of vice captain in the police department, and the ninjas in the police department were responsible for patrolling inside and outside Konoha Village.

The area within a 10-kilometer radius of the gates of Konoha Village is also within the patrol range of the police department's ninjas.

Therefore, when Uchiha Gen put on his Jonin vest and wore the Uchiha clan crest, the Konoha ninja guarding the gate did not stop him at all, nor did they dare to.

The ability to leave the village at any time was one of the reasons why Uchiha Gen was nominally affiliated with the police department.

Several days passed, and Uzuki Yugao did not come. Uchiha Gen did not care and continued to live his life at his own pace.

It is worth mentioning that the Konoha leadership, led by the Third Hokage, has already traveled to the capital of the Land of Fire, and the succession to the Hokage position will soon be decided.

That day, Uchiha Gen was resting on the sofa in the living room after finishing his lunch.

Every time he eats and drinks his fill, and does nothing and thinks nothing, Uchiha Gen always feels great.

Is Lord Xuan home?

Suddenly, a respectful shout came from downstairs. Uchiha Gen responded, then got up from the sofa and went to the window to look down.

A woman with long purple hair tied in a ponytail, wearing a black combat suit, carrying a ninja sword, and possessing a beautiful yet spirited face, stood gracefully beside an older Uchiha woman. She was quite tall.

"Xuan, I'm sorry to bother you."

Uzuki Yugao felt a little embarrassed, but still spoke frankly.

For the first three days, Uzuki Yugao waited for Uchiha Gen to come to her.

After waiting for three days without any news, Uzuki Yugao started to get anxious, and spent the last three days agonizing over whether or not to come...

In the heat of the moment, Uzuki Yugao didn't think too much about it, but once she calmed down, she realized something was wrong.

If I rush straight to the Uchiha clan's territory, won't people say I'm trying to climb the social ladder?

After six days, Uzuki Yugao felt that even if others found out, they wouldn't gossip, so she mustered up the courage to come to the Uchiha clan's territory.

They hesitated again at the gate of the clan's territory, and then they met a kind-hearted old woman from the Uchiha clan. After a conversation, the old woman from the Uchiha clan enthusiastically offered to lead the way.

"I don't mind being disturbed; sometimes I get bored when I'm alone."

"Wait a moment, I'll come down and open the door."

After going downstairs and opening the door, Uchiha Gen smiled and said, "Thank you for your help, Aunt Rikka."

"No trouble at all, no trouble at all."

"Lord Xuan, don't think your aunt is being long-winded. Sometimes boys need to be more proactive."

"I have to go now."

After finishing her speech, the cheerful and enthusiastic Uchiha woman winked at Uchiha Gen, then turned and left.

Looking at Uzuki Yugao, who was bowing her head and seemed a little shy, Uchiha Gen smiled and said, "Please come in."

"it is good."

Uzuki Yugao walked in with her head down.

After entering the courtyard, Uzuki Yugao curiously looked around and thought it was quite tidy, just a little messy.

Naturally messy, Uchiha Gen cleaned the yard using the Wind Release: Great Breakthrough Technique. Although he deliberately weakened its power, it was still quite fierce.

Upon entering the house, Uchiha Gen brought out two bottles of mulberry juice.

"Thanks."

Seeing that it was her favorite drink, Uzuki Yugao thought that Uchiha Gen had specially prepared it for her, and her heart warmed. She smiled brightly.

Actually, it was a coincidence that the juice that Uchiha Gen kept most often at home was mulberry juice.

Simply put, mulberries are said to be one of the "gas stations" for men.

"Don't be shy, let's go practice in the yard after we finish our juice."

"it is good."

The two chatted and drank juice, finishing it in no time.

Uchiha Gen picked up his old ninja sword and went to the courtyard with Uzuki Yugao. After forming the opposing hand seals, they began a sword fight, with clanging sounds ringing out continuously...

Although she is only a genin, Uzuki Yugao's swordsmanship already has a certain level of skill and structure.

If Genji Uchiha was going to the battlefield, then Yugao Uzuki, who came from a commoner background, was naturally going to be sent to the battlefield as well.

Having survived the brutal ninja war, Uzuki Yugao is quite skilled among the genin, making her an elite among them.

Of course, Uzuki Yugao's level is no match for Uchiha Gen, a Jonin.

During the war, Uchiha Gen copied the taijutsu and swordsmanship routines of Konoha ninjas and their enemies. He also combined these with the Uchiha clan's continuous inheritance, improvement, and refinement of Uchiha-ryu jutsu and swordsmanship.

Although he cannot be called a master of physical skills or swordsmanship, nor has he established his own school, he can still be considered a skilled practitioner of physical skills and swordsmanship.

The Uchiha clan's taijutsu and swordsmanship are prepared for the Sharingan after it is awakened; they only work best when used in conjunction with the Sharingan.

Swift and graceful, ever-changing, efficient and ruthless. If you master it to the point of "Flame Clearing the Sky," it will be like Madara Uchiha using taijutsu to fight the Allied Shinobi Forces, a work of art!

They practiced, received guidance, practiced again, rested, and repeated this process several times. Afterward, Uchiha Gen saw Uzuki Yugao off.

The two were chatting as they walked down the streets of Konoha when they suddenly overheard two ninjas discussing something.

"Did you know? Lord Minato is going to become Hokage!"

"Really? When did you receive this news?"

"Latest news: The Hokage and the others have returned from the capital of the Land of Fire. The Hokage nominated Lord Minato, and the Daimyo has also approved it."

"This is wonderful."

"Lord Minato saved our lives, and I will never forget his heroic deeds at the Battle of Kannabi Bridge!"

"Yes, yes, Lord Minato will definitely make Konoha a better place!"

Clearly, these two are die-hard fans of Minato Namikaze.

After walking a few steps, the ninjas' discussions on the street reached their ears again.

"How is that possible?"

"Why would the Hokage give up nominating his own student and instead nominate his grand-student?"

"Furthermore, although Lord Minato made great contributions in this Fourth Shinobi World War, Lord Orochimaru was not far behind, and considering his achievements in the Second Shinobi World War, his contributions are even greater!"

The ninja who spoke had an expression of disbelief on his face, his eyes wide open.

Another ninja smiled wryly, "I don't want to believe it either, but this news was issued by the administration department, and the time for the Jonin trust vote has already been set!"

The ninja who had spoken earlier opened his mouth as if to say something, but in the end it all turned into a deep sigh.

The selection of the Hokage is not only a matter for the candidates themselves, but also for their supporters, as it involves very real interests!

Supporters of the loser may not necessarily be suppressed, but supporters of the winner will definitely be the first to receive good things.

No matter how selfless Watergate is, he would never choose someone else when his supporters have suitable candidates; this is one of the foundations of his political power.

What kind of Hokage is he if he doesn't have enough supporters?

"Have you heard?"

"Lord Minato is going to become Hokage."

"oh."

"Oh what? Give me some response."

"I can accept either Lord Minato or Lord Orochimaru being elected. What kind of reaction do you want me to have?"

"Pah, what a two-timing scumbag!"

"What do you know?"

"My actions are neutral, inclusive, and compassionate!"

"cut!"

The neutral faction or the "salted fish party" are ultimately a minority. Most Konoha ninjas have their own preferred candidates, and overall, Orochimaru has more supporters.

The fact that something that seemed a sure thing had failed greatly disappointed Orochimaru's supporters.

But apart from a few fervent supporters who couldn't accept it at first, everyone else is slowly accepting reality.

Supporters of Watergate were naturally overjoyed at their successful comeback.

As the news spread, more and more people learned about it, and it wasn't just limited to ninjas; the entire Hidden Leaf Village gradually became abuzz with excitement!

"mysterious."

Uzuki Yugao looked at Uchiha Gen, who remained expressionless, with a worried expression.

As Orochimaru's disciple, Gen must be feeling very lost and sad right now, right?

"It's alright, I can handle it," Uchiha Gen said with a smile.

Due to preconceived notions, this smile seemed forced to Uzuki Yugao.

In fact, what Uchiha Gen said was true; he had already anticipated this. If he hadn't taken action, Orochimaru would have been destined to be eliminated.

For a moment, Uzuki Yugao didn't know how to comfort him. After hesitating for a while, she finally reached out and grabbed Uchiha Gen's hand.

Uchiha Gen looked at Uzuki Yugao with some surprise, but Uzuki Yugao had already lowered her head, her fair face flushed and her earlobes blushing.

As for any warm, soft, or smooth feel, there is none of that, because Uzuki Yugao is used to wearing gloves and wielding a sword for training and combat.

"Ahem... Could you please take off your gloves and hold it again?"

Uzuki Yugao, disregarding her shyness, looked up in surprise. The shameless Uchiha Gen, instead of flinching, playfully winked.

At this point, Uzuki Yugao completely lost her composure, let go of his hand, and fled in panic.

Watching Uzuki Yugao's retreating figure, Uchiha Gen smiled happily.

After laughing, Uchiha Gen turned and entered an alley. He clasped his hands together, and with a bang, white smoke rose up. When he came out, he was already an adult.

Unfortunately, minors cannot buy alcohol in Konoha, or even the entire ninja world; they simply don't sell it.

This is also one of the abnormalities in the ninja world: the ninja world unanimously agrees to prohibit minors from drinking alcohol, while most people turn a blind eye to other suffering.

At this point, barring any unforeseen circumstances, Orochimaru would definitely want a drink, right?

(End of this chapter)