Uchiha: Starting from Imprisonment of Tobirama

Qing Shui slowly shook his head: "Yashiro, you are now a ninja of the Root, you need to change your mindset."

"The Root is the root of Konoha. It is to eradicate the darkness of the enemy for the sake of the light of the village. We are looking for loyal, brave and capable clan members, not stragglers who have sneaked in through family nepotism. Do you understand what I mean?"

"This must be done in secret. The fall of the previous Root leader, Shimura Danzo, must also be kept secret. The Uchiha standing on my side are already direct descendants of the Hokage line. They must learn to think about the bigger picture."

Uchiha Yashiro's face suddenly changed.

He was still thinking that after returning to the Uchiha clan's territory, he would find an opportunity to vigorously publicize the downfall of Danzo Shimura!

But Qingshui did not do so. Instead, he looked at the problem from a high-level perspective.

After all, the fall of the Hokage's assistant is a big deal, and even a scandal. Now that the Hatake Sakumo incident has not yet subsided, it is easy to add fuel to the fire and once again ignite public opinion.

Cold treatment is the best way.

Uchiha Yashiro nodded seriously: "Qingshui, I understand!"

Senju Tobirama listened to Qingshui's arrangements with great satisfaction and felt extremely comfortable.

How could this be the pattern for a root leader?

This is the thinking and vision of a Hokage!

Even when the final conclusion had come, Qingshui did not beat the man when he was down. Instead, he broke free from the shackles of emotion and deployed a plan with a bird's-eye view of the entire Konoha, without caring about momentary pleasure.

Thinking of Sarutobi Hiruzen who couldn't even calm down the storm over Hatake Sakumo, Senju Tobirama shook his head.

The gap between people is still too big...

"Will there be a shortage of manpower in the security department?"

Qing Shui said slowly: "The Konoha Guard is also an important part of Konoha. Will it affect its normal operation if we bring some of the clan members into the Root?"

Uchiha Yashiro grinned: "Qingshui, leave this matter to me. If that Uchiha Fugaku doesn't want to be respectable, then I will help him be respectable!"

In the past, the Eighth Uchiha would be a little afraid of Uchiha Fugaku, after all, he was still the patriarch of the Uchiha clan.

But now, Uchiha Yada has transformed himself and become one of the squad leaders of the Root!

The gap in status between the two has been bridged...

"Go ahead, Yashiro..."

Qing Shui patted his shoulder encouragingly: "I believe in you, don't let me down!"

"Yes, Master Qingshui!"

Uchiha Yashiro shouted with full energy and ran quickly towards the Uchiha Guard.

Iron fire, rice fire, the smell of medicine, and even his unemployed uncle Uchiha Yan...

Uchiha Yashiro quickly considered those clansmen who were powerful and had good mouths, and prepared to dig them out one by one to become the first armed force under Qingshui!

Uchiha becomes a member of the root, this strong contrast will make every Uchiha feel excited...

Qingshui slowly walked towards Hatake Sakumo's house.

He was very interested in what kind of attitude Hatake Sakumo, who had attempted suicide once, would have after being resurrected by him.

Do you still want to die?

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The Hatake family.

Hatake Sakumo looked at Qingshui who came to visit him, an inexplicable look flashed in his eyes, and he slowly bowed to the ground -

"I cannot thank you enough for saving my life, Qingshui-kun!"

Qing Shui quickly helped Hatake Sakumo up: "You are too kind, Sakumo."

Hatake Sakumo shook his head and looked at Kakashi with emotion:

"I didn't regret it the moment I stabbed the knife into my chest, but when I thought of Kakashi, I still regretted it, but it was too late..."

"In my confusion, I couldn't help but wonder, how will Kakashi live after losing his father?"

Hatake Sakumo gently stroked Kakashi's head.

During the time he was awake, Kakashi kept staring at Hatake Sakumo all the time, not moving away even for a moment.

Even if Hatake Sakumo said he wanted to go to the bathroom, Kakashi would firmly shake his head to refuse, unless he went with him!

Seeing the panic and deep love in Kakashi's eyes, Hatake Sakumo regretted his impulsiveness more and more. This knife might have proven his reputation and used his life to fight against the injustice of the village, but it also took away his son's most beloved father.

Fortunately, Qingshui miraculously gave him another chance...

Hatake Sakumo knew very well how precise and decisive his sword strike was, but Qingshui still saved him!

"The results of the investigation into the rumors in the village have come out."

Qing Shui sat at the table, drinking the hot tea that Kakashi had quickly made for him, and said softly:

"It was done by Shimura Danzo. He colluded with the ninjas from other villages in advance and wanted to frame you, Sakumo..."

A hint of ferocity flashed in Kakashi's eyes, and his fists clenched unconsciously.

Hatake Sakumo shook his head: "It doesn't matter, Qingshui..."

"After dying once, I feel a lot more relaxed. The honors and praises that made me proud in the past are no longer relevant to me now. I don't care about the Will of Fire or other people's opinions of me."

"After all, I have used one life to prove myself, and I don't intend to use a second life to prove it again..."

Qingshui looked at Hatake Sakumo.

Although the man's face was still a little pale, after all, he had just suffered a severe heart injury, but his eyes had regained their spirit and his posture had straightened up again, but his temperament had changed -

In the past, Hatake Sakumo was like a sharp knife, strong and hard.

But now, he inexplicably had a sense of gentleness and laziness, as if he had seen through the world.

"Qingshui, if there is anything you need to do, just tell me..."

Hatake Sakumo slowly poured a cup of tea for Qing Shui: "If it doesn't conform to the will of fire, it's okay."

Kakashi was suddenly startled and looked at Hatake Sakumo in disbelief.

How could his father actually say such a thing?

Qing Shui smiled and waved his hand: "Shuo Mao, let's not talk about other things, just speaking from the heart, what do you want to do?"

Hatake Sakumo pondered for a moment, took the White Fang from Kakashi's waist, looked at it carefully, and said softly:

"You want to be a samurai or a ronin?"

"After dying once, it's funny to say that I seem to have a new understanding of swordsmanship."

Hatake Sakumo gently stroked the blade of White Fang: "It seems that it would be faster to swing the sword not as a Konoha ninja, but as a person like Hatake Sakumo?"

Qing Shui smiled.

Enlightenment in Longchang, enlightenment near death, it seems that ninjas who have experienced these will have more or less new insights?

Extreme emotions and difficulties can always stimulate potential, and it is not just the Uchiha clan that is like this...

Senju Tobirama looked at Hatake Sakumo and said softly: "He has become stronger, Qingshui..."

In the eyes of Senju Tobirama, Hatake Sakumo was a sword that was too hard and easily broken, but after going through the experience between life and death, it was as if it had been tempered all over again, and his potential was once again stimulated from the bottom of his heart.

"That's right, Sakumo..."

Qing Shui pondered: "I don't have anything to ask you to do, but there happens to be a position suitable for you, Sakumo, you still don't want to give up your identity as a Konoha ninja, right?"

Hatake Sakumo nodded silently.

Although he had a new perspective on the village and the Will of Fire after this experience, it was not as extreme as betraying the village.

He just wanted to be like Jiraiya, traveling around the ninja world alone, grasping the insights in his heart, and honing his state of mind and strength.

But this time, even if Sarutobi Hiruzen disagreed with him leaving the village, Hatake Sakumo would not pay any attention to him.

Your apprentice can travel outside the village, so why can't I?

Hatake Sakumo had a premonition that his swordsmanship, which had not improved for a long time, might be about to have an opportunity for a breakthrough.

"That's right, the root is now under my control..."

Qing Shui said slowly: "I am still lacking a powerful intelligence ninja outside. If you are interested, Sakumo, you can take the position of Root Intelligence Chief."

"I believe that with your qualifications and experience, you have a clear idea of ​​what kind of intelligence you should collect when you are out there. Just let it flow freely on weekdays. I will contact you when there is a specific mission."

"The former root of Konoha wanted to destroy you, but the new root in my hands welcomes you to become a part of it..."

[From the target Hatake Sakumo: You gain a special talent - White Fang's Edge]

[White Fang's Edge]: Your knife skills, dynamic vision, and nerve reaction ability are greatly improved!

Hatake Sakumo's expression suddenly shook, and the carefree feeling he had after seeing through life and death disappeared. He looked at Qingshui in confusion.

He originally thought that even if something happened to Shimura Danzo, Sarutobi Hiruzen would only show some slight respect.

After all, the human experiments he and Orochimaru conducted last time were so excessive that after Hatake Sakumo personally went to investigate, Danzo Shimura was still restored to the position of Assistant Hokage and Leader of Root several months later.

This cycle has happened countless times in Konoha, and Hatake Sakumo is tired and numb.

But Qingshui broke this cycle and actually brought down Danzo Shimura!

"Shimura Danzo is now imprisoned..."

Qing Shui admired Hatake Sakumo's shocked look and Kakashi's confused look, and laughed:

"I will temporarily replace the leader of the Root, and Tsunade-sensei will serve as the assistant Hokage."

Hatake Sakumo blinked hard. Even though he had been between life and death, with his simple thinking, he still couldn't imagine how Qingshui could overthrow Shimura Danzo in just a short while!

This crushed the reputation that Danzo Shimura had built up in Konoha over decades - no matter how excessive the things he did were, he would always be forgiven by Sarutobi Hiruzen.

Hatake Sakumo couldn't help but let out a long breath: "Qingshui, I am willing to serve as the intelligence chief of the Root!"

After Danzo Shimura was captured, Hatake Sakumo no longer had any worries.

"Sakumo, this is your first mission. Go find this person to partner with..."

Qingshui found a piece of paper and wrote on it:

I have now appointed Kakuzu as the Minister of Finance of the Root of Konohagakure Village, and Hatake Sakumo as his partner. If you need anything, please contact me. All the best—

A boss with a conscience, the leader of the Root, Uchiha Qingshui.