Transmigrating as the Third Hokage: Make Konoha Great Again!

"The Hokage actually noticed me? I am recognized!"

The unique and mysterious aura of the Aburame clan—easily overlooked by others.

In fact, Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't notice him either, but as a mature Hokage, he naturally couldn't neglect one person during this kind of consolation session.

As they chatted, Hiruzen Sarutobi had a sudden thought.

Logically speaking, he should have chatted more with the team leader.

The captain was clearly an Uchiha, looked quite old, and had only one arm.

He was clearly wounded on the battlefield…

The problem is, at this age, Uchiha's injuries might not have been caused by Konoha; they could have occurred during the Warring States period...

So, during the Warring States period, who was most likely to leave him with a disability?

It's so hard to guess.

Therefore, Hiruzen Sarutobi only talked to him about work-related matters and did not mention his one arm.

But Danzo Shimura, standing to the side, seemed to have overlooked this point.

"Hmph, this Uchiha is definitely the most rebellious type..."

"Fine, Hiruzen said he wanted to use appeasement to dismantle the Uchiha clan, so I have to learn to do the same!"

Danzo Shimura forced an ugly smile and said in what he thought was a friendly but actually harsh tone, "You left this disability for the village, didn't you?"

"Konoha will not let down anyone who has contributed to the village. Keep up the good work!"

These words immediately plunged the atmosphere into an awkward vortex.

This Uchiha's name is Yan.

He's a true veteran; in terms of age, he's actually a bit older than Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo Shimura…

They are among the few remaining members of the Uchiha clan from the Warring States period.

His arm was severed by someone using water-style techniques during the final battle between the Uchiha and Senju clans…

Few people remember, because for that white-haired Hokage, it was just a matter of course.

But since then, this Uchiha with two tomoe has been removed from the front-line combat ranks.

For most ninjas, losing an arm is fatal, even for those with eye techniques.

However, after the Konoha Guard was established, he, being proud, was unwilling to join.

Because the newly established Konoha Guard was staffed with elite Uchiha members who performed field duties and frontline missions, this was to showcase the clan's strongest side within the village.

The clerical work assigned to him spurred Uchiha Homura's competitive spirit, so he simply made ninja tools, received the meager stipend from his clan, and lived a life of quiet asceticism.

Therefore, he was one of the longest-lived members of the Uchiha clan, and his physical condition was very good.

This time, I joined the patrol unit.

On one hand, the Uchiha clan was determined to have him infiltrate the village and investigate what the Konoha leadership was up to…

On one hand, after Hatake Sakumo finished talking with Uchiha Fugaku, he personally went to find Uchiha Homura, hoping that he could do something for the village.

This long-lost feeling of being needed touched Uchiha En's heart.

After joining the patrol unit, his life was quite comfortable.

The descendants of the Inuzuka and Aburame clans greatly respected him as an elder who had lived through the Warring States period, and many details and decisions during reconnaissance relied on his planning and adjustments.

I also really enjoy listening to him tell stories.

So the atmosphere in the team was very harmonious, and the others also learned the reason why he only had one arm...

But looking at Shimura Danzo's bandaged, dead face and hearing his deliberate tone, I was reminded of all the surveillance he had carried out on the Uchiha clan over the years.

Uchiha En felt blood rush to his head and blurted out, "Thank you for your concern, Assistant Lord. I will do my utmost to stop the enemy for the sake of the village."

"But I cannot claim an honor that does not belong to me."

"My arm wasn't cut off by the enemy, it was done by the Second Generation Lord."

These words transformed what was already an awkward atmosphere into one of intense tension.

Danzo Shimura narrowed his eyes dangerously.

The Inuzuka and Aburame clan ninjas subconsciously swallowed.

As soon as Uchiha En finished speaking, he immediately regretted it.

But as an Uchiha, he couldn't take back what he had said, so he stiffened his neck and remained silent.

"Eh, Danzo..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi's heart skipped a beat, breaking the suffocating atmosphere: "I remember your grandfather killed my father, didn't he?"

Danzo Shimura was taken aback.

Hey, Hiruzen, you're really holding a grudge, aren't you?

I still remember!

040 Naruto's Approachability

Your grandfather killed my father...

This is such a down-to-earth conversation between the Hokage and his assistant.

Not only were Inuzuka and Aburame stunned, but even Uchiha En, who had been holding his neck stiffly, unconsciously stretched out his ears.

"That's true, but wasn't that during the Warring States period?"

Danzo Shimura squinted: "If that's the case, then your father even used Fire Release to burn my uncle!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi's father was named Sarutobi Sasuke.

Although he can't compare to Madara and Hashirama, who are like mythical figures, he is still quite famous.

During the Warring States period, Shimura Danzo's grandfather had his eye on Sarutobi Sasuke, wanting to nip this genius in the bud before he fully matured.

The story between Sarutobi Sasuke and Danzo's second uncle is roughly the same.

In the Warring States period, without blood ties as a bond of trust, it was all too common for ninja clans to kill each other...

Last year they might have been allies, but this year they're bitter enemies fighting each other.

Moreover, blood ties are not a guarantee.

It's not uncommon for members of the same clan or cousins ​​to fight each other.

"Heh, wasn't that how it was during the Warring States period?"

"That's what makes the village so meaningful and precious..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi remarked with a sigh, "Whether it's Konoha or any other hidden village, if you examine each ninja clan closely, who hasn't had a history of hostility with whom?"

"But now, we've built a community where we help each other."

Uchiha En nodded slightly without realizing it.

Although the Uchiha clan and Senju clan were the most ruthless, it doesn't mean they had good relations with other ninja clans.

The arrogant and warlike Uchiha clans, living under the high-pressure environment of the Warring States period, would sometimes kick a dog on the street, and when they were in a bloodthirsty frenzy, they would not even spare their own people.

During the height of Izanagi's power, the Uchiha clans even began killing each other in an attempt to seize each other's Sharingan to strengthen themselves.

Hiruzen Sarutobi's words were suggesting that the hatred between the Senju and Uchiha clans wasn't as unique as it seemed...

The Hokage and the clan he served once had a feud, but now they get along very well, don't they?

"The grudges and obsessions of the Warring States period should be buried along with that cruel era."

"Unity and looking forward together is the belief we should uphold today..."

"I wouldn't dare to make grand pronouncements as Hokage, but I guarantee that I will treat every Konoha ninja fairly and do my best to make everyone's lives better. I can say that with my hand on my heart."

Hiruzen Sarutobi took out a pack of cigarettes and slowly tore it open.

This is what he took from his eldest son, Shinnosuke…

Although the pipe has become one of his trademarks, cigarettes are still more portable when he is out and about.

Uchiha En remained silent.

Other Uchiha might have disagreed with Hiruzen Sarutobi's words...

But as a member of the patrol team, he personally experienced the village's support and appreciation...

Whether it was Sakumo Hatake's personal visit or Aburame Inuzuka's respect, both made this Uchiha from the Sengoku period feel respected.

Uchiha En also heard from others that the patrol force's funding came from a donation made to the village by Hiruzen Sarutobi...

His stiff neck had long since softened, and Uchiha En nodded silently, his voice hoarse as he said, "Third Hokage, you're right..."

"I just hope you can always be like this."

"Yes, I will." Hiruzen Sarutobi pulled two cigarettes from the pack. "Want one?"

Uchiha En accepted it, and quite politely lit a cigarette for Sarutobi Hiruzen by igniting a flame at his fingertips.

Hiruzen Sarutobi, protecting the fire, patted Uchiha En's hand.

The two of them stood there, puffing away at their cigarettes. As the smoke rose, the tense and oppressive atmosphere seemed to drift away with it.

From a distance, Uchiha En and Sarutobi Hiruzen looked like old friends who had bumped into each other and were chatting casually.

Danzo Shimura, standing to the side, gritted his teeth inwardly.

This Hiruzen is quite the smooth talker, isn't he?

Can he salvage this terrible atmosphere...?

But for some reason, Danzo Shimura felt inexplicably annoyed watching Hiruzen Sarutobi and Homura Uchiha smoking.

You are the Hokage, he is the Uchiha!

Do you even have a shred of self-awareness as a disciple of Tobirama-sama?

"Hiruzen, you should smoke less. Even if you're under some pressure as Hokage, you should still restrain yourself."