Naruto: I made you Naruto, and you've become blond?

Chapter 26 Fugaku: Sarutobi? Just a dog on the roadside (Please read on and vote!)

Fugaku Uchiha knelt upright, his deep eyes fixed on his wife, his questioning words laced with anger.

Although the Uchiha clan is not as complicated in rules, strict in hierarchy, and thorough in etiquette as the Hyuga clan.

However, the Uchiha clan, a prestigious ninja family with a history of over a thousand years, has its own set of rules and regulations.

In particular, they adhere to the ancient iron law that respects the strong.

A conflict erupted among the clan members, with the two arguing directly: "Stop talking nonsense, how many tomoe do you have in your Sharingan!?"

Fugaku Uchiha was the only member of the clan to have awakened the Mangekyou Sharingan, and was also the clan leader.

Naturally, he was the undisputed ruler at home, wielding immense authority.

Uchiha Mikoto's heart skipped a beat. She pursed her red lips, and with her delicate feet clad in white silk stockings, she lightly stepped onto the mahogany floor and slowly walked to the table.

He picked up the simple celadon teapot, poured a cup of tea with only a wisp of steam, and explained softly.

"He was Sasuke's classmate at the Ninja Academy, one of his few friends, and also Kushina's..."

He was only halfway through his sentence when Fugaku Uchiha's expression grew even more impatient. His brows furrowed, and he waved his hand to interrupt him, saying coldly.

"What ninja academy? It's just a bunch of kids playing house!"

"What good will it do for the Uchiha clan to associate with these incompetent children from ordinary families in their current situation?!"

"Things were fine when the Fourth Hokage was around, but ever since that old codger Sarutobi took over again..."

"With his deliberate indulgence and tacit approval, Danzo's power grew increasingly overwhelming, and he became more and more reckless in his actions!"

"Especially those two useless bastards, Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu! They're just stirring things up! They have absolutely no skills, all they do is resent the strength of the Uchiha clan!"

With a loud "bang," Fugaku slammed the porcelain cup of fragrant tea he had just poured against the patterned wall.

Tea leaves splashed everywhere, hot soup gushed, and the scalding tea flowed down the beautifully patterned mural.

Uchiha Mikoto remained silent as she got up and cleaned up the broken porcelain cup.

"Danzo, that mad dog kept by the Third Hokage, has used every means at his disposal to tear apart our Uchiha clan!"

"In recent years, initially it was members of the clan who went out to carry out dangerous missions with their roots, only to be mysteriously killed or disappear!"

"But in the past few months, even the clansmen who normally live in the village and stroll around the streets of Konoha have unexpectedly disappeared, as if they vanished into thin air!"

"Even with the elite police force's investigation and search, they were completely helpless. I personally took action, but I couldn't find a single unusual trace or clue!"

"Neither alive nor dead!"

"You're saying this wasn't something their roots did?!"

"You completely disregard the Uchiha clan, the strongest ninja clan in Konoha!"

Upon hearing this, a trace of sorrow flashed in Uchiha Mikoto's beautiful eyes, and her voice was desolate and mournful.

"But…"

"Could it be that we Uchiha people really can't stay in this village where we've lived for nearly a hundred years...?"

"After defecting, where will they go?"

Flashbacks flashed to Sasuke Uchiha going to school happily and excitedly this morning, and to the scene of him bickering with Naruto earlier.

Hesitantly, he thought that if he were to defect from the village, it would be too cruel for Sasuke, who was still so young.

Moreover, Itachi, the eldest son who was highly regarded by the Third Hokage, probably didn't want to leave the village either.

Thinking of her two sons' deep attachment to the village, she hesitated for a moment before speaking softly.

"Can't we just completely submit to the Hokage? If we Uchiha really bow down to him and give up our power in the police department..."

"The Hokage wouldn't want to see such a severe rift between us and the village, or even a complete clan rebellion and escape!"

"That would be a devastating blow to Konoha's current strength! Kumogakure might even start another war!"

"Perhaps the Third Hokage will prioritize the greater good of Konoha and stop Root..."

As soon as the gentle words were spoken, Fugaku's brows furrowed even more, and his expression became even more unpleasant. He rebuked him directly.

"Nonsense! That's just womanly sentimentality!"

"Should we, the Uchiha clan, completely submit to that old geezer Sarutobi? What about the clan's thousand-year-old honor?"

"The Uchiha clan has completely lost face!"

"Moreover, it was our Uchiha and Senju clans who joined forces to pacify the ninja world and establish Konoha!"

As he spoke, his expression softened, and Fugaku Uchiha pondered.

"If Tsunade were to return as Hokage, there would likely be far fewer objections within the clan against the village's leadership!"

"But now it's that old codger Sarutobi who has usurped power and taken control of Konoha. Did Sarutobi even deserve to be looked at by us Uchiha when the village was founded a hundred years ago?"

"Just a dog on the street!"

At this point, Fugaku Uchiha narrowed his eyes, his gaze sharp and his tone enigmatic.

"Moreover, my good son Itachi, under my orders, has successfully infiltrated the upper echelons of Konoha and was recently promoted to captain of the 5th Anbu Squad, enjoying the deep trust of Sarutobi!"

"Furthermore, Shisui is also in the Anbu, serving as the captain of the Second Division. We now have two of Sarutobi's most elite Anbu divisions under our control!"

"With Itachi's tip-off, I have complete control over every move of the Anbu. This might just allow my clan to advance even further..."

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Fugaku stretched out his large hand in mid-air, clenched it tightly in the air, exuding a heroic aura and speaking with a resounding tone.

"The police department and Konoha, I, Fugaku Uchiha, want them both!"

Uchiha Mikoto gazed at her husband, who exuded confidence and an air of superiority, with gentle, watery eyes, yet her beautiful eyes also held a hint of unease.

In recent years, Fugaku has been busy with various affairs of the police department, as well as dealing with conflicts and estrangements between the village and his family.

At home, aside from occasionally assigning Itachi to spy on high-level intelligence missions.

I don't usually pay much attention to or communicate with this eldest son.

Meanwhile, she could vaguely see her son becoming increasingly depressed, taciturn, and unsmiling lately, as if he had buried all his inner thoughts deep in his heart and cut off communication with his family.

She was taken aback to find that even she, as Itachi Uchiha's mother, could not quite understand her eldest son whom she had raised from childhood.

Perhaps only Shisui can properly guide Itachi.

A sudden, inexplicable palpitation.

Uchiha Mikoto suddenly placed her long, slender hand on her firm, plump breasts.

With a gentle press of her delicate, pale hand, she squeezed out the alluring curves of her undulating wings.

Hopefully, she's overthinking it.

Unfortunately, besides her, there was only one other person in the room: Uchiha Fugaku, who was deep in thought with his head down, brows furrowed and eyes closed.

No one could appreciate this beautiful arc.

The room remained silent for a long time, just as Mikoto was about to leave the room to rest.

Fugaku Uchiha suddenly spoke up, asking in confusion.

"You just mentioned Kushina?"

"What's the connection between that brat from the ninja academy and Kushina?"

She heard her husband's rude words.

Mikoto Uchiha stopped at the door, her delicate brows furrowing slightly in displeasure, and gently corrected Fugaku.

"Naruto isn't a brat; he's Sasuke's new best friend from the Ninja Academy. He's Kushina's son."

"Kushina's son?!"

Fugaku Uchiha's eyes snapped open, he stood up, his expression shifting abruptly, and he urgently demanded, "That Naruto Uzumaki, the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki?!"

Why didn't you say so sooner?!

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