Transmigrating as the Third Hokage: Make Konoha Great Again!

The Hokage truly understands everyone's heart...

Everyone turned around, wanting to thank Hiruzen Sarutobi once again for his special arrangement.

But what I saw was a scene that left a deep impression on me.

As the setting sun cast its rays, its fiery light swirled around him like falling leaves, intertwining with wisps of smoke.

It's like a physical manifestation of how fire thrives wherever leaves dance in the air...

Hiruzen Sarutobi leaned back in his chair, looking up at the sky as if observing the swirling smoke.

At this time.

A small patrol team from Konoha is outmaneuvering Minato Namikaze during a surprise inspection.

Uchiha En looked around warily, muttering, "Something's not right. I sensed that brat's chakra... but why did he suddenly disappear?"

015 The Ninja's Kill Line

Uchiha En's Sharingan with two tomoe, the dark tomoe slowly rotating.

Behind him were ninjas from the Inuzuka and Aburame clans.

Their names are Inuzuka Ten and Aburame Shige.

The three formed a triangular formation, maintaining just the right distance so that they wouldn't be attacked simultaneously by the enemy with wide-range ninjutsu, while also ensuring timely communication.

This is a reflection of Uchiha En's experience; the painful lessons of the Warring States period left him with indelible memories.

He used to be in a formation that was too close together with his clansmen.

The water-formed vines grabbed the ankles of everyone in the team, and then several kunai flew over...

The ending goes without saying.

"Is there any movement?" Uchiha En asked in a deep voice.

"His scent was present in multiple locations simultaneously, making it impossible to pinpoint the exact location..."

"No bugs were stepped on, no intelligence."

"How strange, could this brat's Body Flicker Technique be comparable to Lord Izuna's?" Uchiha En muttered to himself.

"Otherwise, how could he not even tell the difference between the dogs of the Inuzuka clan..."

"Are you sure you didn't see it wrong?" Inuzuka Ten scratched his head:

"Perhaps it's because they've been here before; the smell dissipates over time, leading to similar situations..."

Yu Nuzhiqiang said in a low voice, "Unless his perception is very strong, it will be difficult for him to avoid the insect trap."

Their squad is one of the best in the entire patrol force in terms of teamwork.

Uchiha En led the team. Although Inuzuka and Aburame, the two Chunin, were not particularly talented, they greatly respected him as a veteran and carefully and diligently learned from and followed his instructions.

Therefore, they are the team that has discovered Minato Namikaze's whereabouts the most times.

After receiving orders to inspect and repair the defenses, Minato Namikaze treated this as part of his training, and would occasionally take a stroll along the defenses...

This was supposed to be a job that would incite hatred.

Interestingly, Minato Namikaze, with his sunny smile, would earnestly communicate with the patrol team after discovering any oversights, rather than simply nitpicking.

Even when caught, they don't get angry; instead, they praise the other person's abilities and ask themselves where they fall short...

This approach, ironically, makes him less unlikeable and earns admiration for his keen observation skills.

Therefore, the patrol force, which had been repeatedly trained by Minato Namikaze, was able to discover the presence of Kusagakure's elite spies very quickly and sound the alarm when they infiltrated.

Together with the Anbu and Konoha police forces, they swiftly captured them as a unit.

Among them, Uchiha En was the most impressive one.

Minato Namikaze kept coming to spar with him, which helped his aging body regain its fighting spirit...

In a moment of youthful exuberance, this old man single-handedly captured two bandits!

Therefore, although Uchiha En kept calling him a "yellow-haired brat," he often gave Minato Namikaze some battlefield tips in a critical tone...

For example, observe the wind direction and the orientation of the haystacks, the degree of soil compaction, and the frequency of insect and bird calls…

These details contain a silent message.

Minato Namikaze would always nod and smile, playing the straight man, completely swayed by the old Uchiha's sweet talk...

Both Inuzuka Ten and Aburame Shige could see this.

That boy, as radiant as a little sun, could practically be tricked into giving away his entire patrol salary with just a bit more coaxing...

"Impossible! With my Sharingan, I definitely saw a flash of golden light..."

Uchiha En said in a deep voice, "I'm not old yet!"

Inuzuka Ten and Aburame Shige were both somewhat helpless.

Uncle Yan is a good man, that's just his personality...

Indeed, some aspects of them conform to the public's stereotype of the Uchiha clan.

Stubborn, resistant to both gentle persuasion and force, possessing a strong sense of pride in combat and unwilling to back down…

"Go up further!"

"The Hokage gave us this job, not so we could just slack off..."

"We must strive for perfection!"

"Kids, do you know how rare this opportunity is? The village is paying you to experience the battlefield early. In the Warring States period, this would be a dream come true..." Uchiha En shouted.

"If we don't take it seriously now, we won't be able to blame the enemy for being ruthless when we bleed on the battlefield!"

It wasn't that he wanted to speak up for Hiruzen Sarutobi, but rather that he was a very proud person.

Right is right, wrong is wrong.

In Uchiha En's view, the patrol force's actions were a win-win situation.

This not only maintained the village's security and provided retired ninjas with decent jobs, but also allowed these older ninjas to mentor the inexperienced youngsters...

Otherwise, we'll have to wait until the Fourth Shinobi World War begins...

Rushing in like a reckless fool might lead to stepping into an enemy trap, which would be a real shame...

Uchiha En also had a good impression of the two foreign boys under his command.

I'm willing to listen attentively to his conversation and show him respect...

Uchiha En sometimes thought to himself that he was probably getting old.

He felt the Uchiha clan's arrogance was excessive, and that other ninja clans also had their merits…

"Yes, Captain Yan..." After being encouraged and reprimanded, Inuzuka Ten and Aburame Shige cheered up.

The three of them continued their investigation.

"Where is it hidden?"

Uchiha En adjusted his breathing and narrowed his eyes: "Could it be that I really have to ask Vice-Captain Sakumo to add a member of the Hyuga clan to my side as well?"

"Although I hate to admit it, when it comes to spotting hidden enemies, Byakugan is truly exceptional..."

After searching all around, they still couldn't find any trace of Minato Namikaze.

But what was infuriating was that Uchiha En could always see a faint golden light flickering in the distance…

"Am I under too much pressure? Or is it just that age is catching up with me..." Uchiha En sighed, waved his hand, and signaled Aburame Shige and Inuzuka Ten to stop.

"Alright, let's wait for the next squad to hand over their shift. Our time is up."

"I saw them coming..."

Uchiha En pulled out a metal box, took out a cigarette from it, lit it, and started smoking.

"Uncle Yan, you haven't finished the box that the Hokage gave you yet?" Inuzuka Ten said with a grin.

"Hmph, I finished smoking them a long time ago!"

“This cigarette case is made of iron, so I’ll keep it… You kids have no idea what thrift is!” Uchiha En said, blowing his beard and glaring.

"Ninjas are actually very poor! At first glance, they may seem to make some money, but the subsequent expenses for ninja tools, physical maintenance, and researching ninjutsu will shock you if you calculate it carefully..."

"If I don't have some backup plans, what if something unexpected happens and I can't take on any more missions..."

"That's equivalent to being killed in this ninja world!"

Uchiha En exhaled a puff of smoke: "Even with the help of two or three close friends and the clan, in the end, you still have to rely on yourself."

"Relying on others will always have its limits... They also have their own things to do!"

Inuzuka Ten and Aburame Shige nodded, seemingly understanding.

Actually, the adults in their family have said similar things...

But for some reason, it just didn't taste the same when my own family members said it...

Uncle Yan's words were very thought-provoking! Perhaps it's because of his one arm?

"However, it's not to say that all expenses can be saved..."

"Like these cigarettes, I only smoke the same brand as Naruto..."

Uchiha En coughed lightly: "Of course, not smoking is even better. Don't follow my example."

"The same brand as Naruto? Uncle Yan, you're really rich!" Inuzuka Ten exclaimed.

These inexplicable words, however, brought a slight smile to Uchiha En's face.

This is exactly the effect he wanted! The Uchiha clan always wants to save face when they're out in public…

In reality, Uchiha En was the most shrewd.

After smoking half of the cigarette that Hiruzen Sarutobi had given him, he didn't really want to smoke anymore.

After all, it was a cigarette given by the Hokage...

Although the Uchiha clan and Konoha don't have a good relationship, it still holds commemorative significance...