Konoha: The Soul King from the Uchiha Clan

Chapter 92 Itachi's Rebellious Thoughts

It is worth mentioning that although the Sarutobi and Shimura clans were not as powerful and influential as the Senju and Uchiha clans during the Warring States period, they were still considered large clans with considerable strength and influence.

When Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha founded Konoha, both were excited about the addition of the Sarutobi and Shimura clans.

If it's not a large clan, but just an ordinary small family, then the reaction would be clearly excessive.

The two clans can be considered as founding members of Konoha, though their contributions are certainly below those of the Senju and Uchiha clans.

"That's great news, but unfortunately I missed it."

"I'll go see Sister Mikoto tomorrow morning."

"Great! Mother will be so happy to know that Brother Xuan is going to visit her."

Uchiha Gen nodded slightly: "You two just came to see me tonight, is there nothing else?"

"Yes, I heard you were back. It's been so long, so I came to see you."

"Thank you all."

"How's your work in the shadows going?"

"good."

"Haven't been half a year and he's still a squad leader?"

"There's no way, there are no seats available."

Uchiha Gen's face darkened as he said, "A Hokage's disciple, a genius Jonin of the Uchiha clan with outstanding military achievements, so much time has passed, and you're still just a squad leader..."

"That's outrageous!"

"Shisui, I am the deputy captain of the police department and a Jonin in charge of leading the team."

"Didn't you argue?"

Upon hearing this, Shisui stammered and couldn't speak for a long time.

Seeing Shisui's expression, Uchiha Gen understood that Shisui was probably not going to fight.

"Are the head and vice-head of the Anbu the eldest son and wife of the Third Hokage?"

"Yes."

"Have they suppressed you?"

"no."

"real?"

"Is being busy a sign of respect or suppression?" Shisui asked cautiously.

Uchiha Gen: "..."

"If you get promoted after being busy, it means you're valued; otherwise, it means you're being suppressed, unless your task completion rate is extremely poor."

"How's your task completion rate?"

Shisui lowered his head and said, "I've never failed."

Itachi Uchiha frowned. He understood now; this was suppression!

"Sigh, Shisui, you haven't understood the true intentions of the clan and the Hokage in placing you in the Anbu."

"The clan hopes that you will achieve more merits, be promoted, expand your influence, and prepare for competing for the Hokage position in the future."

"The Hokage arranged for you to join the Anbu for two reasons: first, to strengthen our relationship with the Uchiha clan; and second, to gradually elevate your position so that you can take control of the Anbu for him."

"How can you not fight for it?"

Shisui suddenly realized, "So that's how it is, but..."

"But what?"

"But neither of the ministers ever disregarded the teacher's orders."

"Normally, we don't offer discounts, but what if the Third Hokage and the Fourth Hokage have conflicting opinions?"

"By then, who do you think Shinnosuke and his wife will listen to?"

Shisui opened his mouth, wanting to say he would listen to the current Hokage, but then thought it was unrealistic and closed his mouth.

The Third Hokage was also a Hokage, and since they were from the same family, it's absurd that the current Hokage would listen to him.

"Zhishui, you must understand that power is not something you can automatically acquire just by being promoted to a certain position."

"The essence of power is the extent to which one can influence and control others."

"In other words, as long as someone has enough influence and control, they can effectively sideline the Hokage, even if they are not the Hokage."

"I admit that the Third Hokage did not sideline the Hokage; the Hokage still held power."

"But it's just that the Third Hokage didn't want to do it, not that he was incapable of doing it. After all, the Hokage's tenure was too short and his foundation was too shallow."

"Even with the full support of my Uchiha clan, it will take a short time to catch up with the influence of the Third Hokage on the major clans and village ninjas."

"As a disciple, your role is to prevent the Hokage from being sidelined, even if the possibility of the two Hokage falling out is very small."

"Our Uchiha clan supports the Hokage, but his teachers and grandmasters are not included."

After listening to the analysis, Itachi Uchiha, holding a sweet treat, looked at Gen Uchiha with admiration. He had learned so much today.

Zhi Shui smiled wryly and said, "Xuan, I understand."

"Politics is so complicated. I wish I had your political acumen."

"Also, why didn't the clan leader and the Hokage explain this to me clearly? If they had explained it clearly..."

Uchiha Gen smiled.

If everything were clearly explained, how could those in positions of power avoid making mistakes?

Abdominal surgery, often shrouded in mystery, is essentially one of the essential skills for any qualified leader.

"Okay, it's not too late to understand now. Just work harder in the future."

"Yes, I will work even harder!"

The two chatted about other topics for a while, and around nine o'clock, Shisui and Itachi said goodbye and left.

……

The next morning at ten o'clock, Uchiha Gen arrived at the clan head's residence carrying two boxes of tonics, and was welcomed into the house by Itachi.

"You're here, but why did you bring so much stuff?"

Uchiha Mikoto, holding a baby in swaddling clothes, said with a reproachful expression.

Haha, I guess I'd only be criticized for being impolite if I didn't bring anything?

"The clan leader and Sister Mikoto have taken such good care of me, I should at least repay them in some way."

"This is just a small gift, nothing to show your respect," Uchiha Gen said with a smile.

Don't bring it next time.

"Itachi, please help!"

Uchiha Gen handed the gift box to Itachi, then walked over to Uchiha Mikoto.

"Is this Sasuke?"

"How cute!"

Today, Uchiha Mikoto wore a loose-fitting dark black top with a square neckline, revealing her fair and slender neck and delicate collarbone. She wore a dark black knee-length cylindrical skirt, revealing her shapely and fair calves.

As you get closer, a faint milky scent mixed with a refreshing fragrance wafts into your nostrils, which smells wonderful.

"Thank you for the compliment. Would you like a hug, Hyun?"

Mikoto Uchiha smiled sweetly, her gentle and quiet demeanor revealing a maternal instinct, her charm undoubtedly amplified compared to usual.

"May I?"

"sure."

"Just support Sasuke by the neck and butt. Sasuke is only two months old and too fragile."

"clear."

Uchiha Gen reached out and took Er Lengzi from Uchiha Mikoto's hand, then looked down at him.

Er Lengzi was still in good spirits at this moment. He stared wide-eyed at the stranger in front of him, paused for a moment, then his little mouth twitched as he was about to start howling...

"Whoosh..."

Uchiha Gen quickly whistled to attract Er Lengzi's attention. At this moment, Uchiha Mikoto also walked to Gen's side, just in time for Er Lengzi to see.

Attracted by the sight of a familiar face, Er Lengzi abandoned his plan to howl and instead burst into giggles.

Seeing Er Lengzi smile, Uchiha Gen and Uchiha Mikoto also smiled.

Seeing this scene, Itachi Uchiha, who had just put away the gifts, felt a strange urge to think of the word "perfect match"...

Itachi was startled by his own thoughts and quickly banished the rebellious idea from his mind.

To be fair, Xuan-gege and his mother do look more like a married couple; one is handsome and dashing, and the other is beautiful and serene.

My father wasn't ugly, but he wasn't particularly handsome either. I'm only good-looking thanks to my mother.

She hopes her younger brother will inherit her mother's looks, otherwise it won't be so easy for him to pursue girls in the future.

Given the precocious nature of ninjas, some little girls have already expressed their affection for Itachi.

(End of this chapter)