The Fifth Leaf Village

Uchiha Douhuan watched him kowtow for a while before slowly speaking, "I see your business in Short Book Street is doing quite well. How much is your monthly income?"

Chapter 26 Kakashi's Advice

"This is all legal business for us. We don't make a lot of money. We probably make about 70 to 80 million in revenue every month." After hearing what Uchiha Dohuan said, Yamamoto Taro quickly put on a smile and replied.

In response, he was hit by a kunai that instantly nailed the gap between his legs.

"Including income from lending, it's about 4 million taels per month when the market is good." Yamamoto Taro, who was still thinking of playing some tricks, became obedient in an instant and spoke quickly, fearing that the next kunai would go straight for his head.

"Your business is pretty big, Lord Yamamoto." Uchiha Douhuan took out a new kunai and used the tip to gently lift Yamamoto Taro's chin, which was covered with three layers of fat.

"The Uchiha clan has some extra money recently and would like to invest in Lord Yamamoto's business. What do you think, Lord Yamamoto?"

"It is my honor that the Uchiha clan can invest in my business. Sir, I wonder how much you plan to invest?" Yamamoto Taro said with a smile.

"Devotion?" Uchiha Douhuan chuckled, and stabbed the kunai in his hand at Yamamoto Taro's feet. "This is Uchiha's dedication. Is it enough?"

"Enough! Enough!" Yamamoto Taro nodded hurriedly.

"The Uchiha will take 70% of all income."

"Ah this..."

"Ok?"

"Yes! Yes! Yes!" Taichi Yamamoto nodded vigorously.

"Don't make that expression. Our Uchiha clan is much stronger than Shimura. As a guard, he is definitely worth the money." Uchiha Douhuan smiled and helped Yamamoto Taichi up.

"Yes... I understand... Then sir, what about the Daimyo?"

"Lord Yamamoto, facing the threat from the rebel ninja Shimura Danzo who intended a military coup, you understood the righteousness of the matter, remembered the kindness of the daimyo, and united with the Uchiha clan to crush Shimura Danzo's conspiracy. What do you think?" Uchiha Douhuan said with a smile.

"Yes, yes, that's right! I knew that the Shimura clan had long had rebellious intentions!" Yamamoto Taro said hurriedly.

"Then please sign and put your fingerprints on this." Uchiha Douhuan took out a piece of paper from the sealed scroll and placed it in front of Yamamoto Taro.

Yamamoto Taro picked it up and saw that it was filled with evidence of the Shimura clan's crimes, and some of it involved the Mitomon and Utane clans.

"Sir...this...can't I not sign it?" Yamamoto Taro swallowed his saliva. He knew that once he signed this evidence, which he didn't know whether it was true or not, he would have completely offended these three clans.

"What do you think?" Uchiha Douhuan raised his eyebrows and smiled warmly.

"Okay... I'll sign." Yamamoto Taro had no choice but to tremblingly sign his name on the evidence and press his fingerprint.

Uchiha Douhuan nodded in satisfaction and put away his kunai.

Afterwards, under the voluntary leadership of Yamamoto Taro, the two came to the warehouse in the city lord's mansion. Uchiha Douhuan took away 70% of the wealth here. Uchiha Douhuan was a man of his word, so he only took 70% if he said he would take 70%.

However, even so, the 2 billion in cash consumed all the 15 sealing scrolls that Uchiha Douhuan brought with him when he went out.

It seems that we must strike hard at this kind of chaebol.

As he left, Uchiha Douhuan couldn't help but think in his heart.

When Uchiha Douhuan returned to the hotel, everyone had ended the party for the night. When Uchiha Douhuan returned to his room through the window, he found someone sitting on the sofa in his room.

Kakashi was alone flipping through his intimacy paradise. When he heard the movement from Uchiha Douhuan, he looked up and asked, "You're back."

"When did you realize that the one following you was a shadow clone?" Uchiha Douhuan asked with a smile.

"When we came out of the restaurant," Kakashi raised a Sharingan, "don't forget, my Sharingan cannot be closed."

"Okay, so what does Captain Kakashi plan to do?" Uchiha Douhuan asked with a smile. "Make a note of it in the mission report?"

"Doohwan, you know I won't do that," Kakashi said.

"Hahaha!" Uchiha Douhuan laughed. "I believe Captain Kakashi certainly wouldn't do that. So, if I've been waiting this late, it must be because of something else."

Kakashi took a deep breath before asking seriously, "After last time, I also plan to try my hand at Kyudo, but I don't know where to start. Dohwan, do you have any suggestions?"

Hearing Kakashi's question, Uchiha Dohuan felt relieved. Kakashi finally started to get the point.

"Kyudo requires a straight body, a calm mind, and a peaceful spirit. If your body isn't straight, your spirit isn't right, and your mind isn't peaceful, then the arrow you shoot will naturally be crooked," said Uchiha Douhuan. "For beginners, it's truly a long journey of training."

After hearing what Uchiha Dohuan said, Kakashi fell into silence.

"Before you practice Kyudo, you'd better take good care of your teacher's son first. The child's situation in the village is not good." Uchiha Douhuan shook his head and reminded.

After the Fourth's death, why did the Shadow Guards who had followed him go silent? Wasn't it because they had no leader?

Originally, Kakashi was the most qualified to step forward and continue to lead them, but what did Kakashi do? He was only immersed in his own sorrow, and he didn't even take care of the Yondaime's only orphan. How could these people dare to risk their lives to follow him?

"Naruto?" Kakashi finally came back to his senses. "I understand. After this mission, I will apply to withdraw from the Anbu."

Uchiha Douhuan smiled and nodded.

"Then I won't bother you anymore. Thank you." Kakashi thanked you solemnly and stood up to leave.

After Kakashi left, Uchiha Douhuan also fell asleep after taking a bath.

The next morning, the group gathered at the city gate, and after waiting for the very unhappy-looking Tateuneki and Mitomon Hayabusa, they set off again.

After last night's friendship, there was no longer any barrier between them as they traveled. They talked and laughed happily. Even the two Hyuga ninjas who were rather aloof yesterday took off their disguises, excluding only Utataneju and Mitomon Hayabusa.

After enduring isolation for a long time, the two finally couldn't help themselves. When Uchiha Douhuan announced in the evening that he would be treating everyone to another dinner, he said coldly, "I think some people have forgotten that we are out on a mission. They are eating and drinking all the way. Do you think this is an outing?"

After he finished speaking, everyone in the group looked at the two people at the end of the team with strange eyes.

"After the mission is over, I will report your actions truthfully to Lord Hokage." Mitomon Hayabusa also said at this time.

"Logically speaking, you don't have the authority to write a mission report. After all, I am the person in charge of this mission." Kakashi said coldly before Uchiha Dohuan could speak.

"Kakashi, you." Kutaneki didn't expect Kakashi to stand on the other side so clearly.

"If you don't want to complete the mission with us, you can go back now." Inuzuka Feng also spoke at this time, with no dissatisfaction in his eyes concealed at all.

Are you kidding? If you don’t eat it, do you expect others not to eat it either?

Chapter 27 Respect to the Sandaime-sama

"Speaking of which, inviting everyone to dinner is just the Uchiha clan leader's personal behavior. It will have no impact on the mission." Hinata Kenji also stood on Uchiha Douhuan's side at this time.

Gekko Hayate, Uzuki Yugao, and the two civilian ninjas did not speak because of the ninja clan behind them, but their behavior of standing beside Uchiha Dohuan was also a kind of silent support.

After just one night, they became the protagonists of American bullying.

And the person who started all this hasn't said a word until now.

After the storm, the group entered the town. Utaneju and Mitomon Hayabusa seemed to be angry with each other. After entering the city, they went straight to the low-end hotel that most ninjas on missions would choose without even saying hello.

Uchiha Douhuan, on the other hand, started a new round of dinner with everyone.

"By the way, are we really going to ignore them? What about the mission?" Kuroki Ryuyasu, one of the four senior ninjas on this mission, still had some concerns. He couldn't help asking after finishing a glass of wine at the table.

"Brother Kuroki, relax. It doesn't matter whether they come or not on this mission." Nagai Seiichi, the oldest among the group, knew everything. "That's Orochimaru, one of the legendary Three Ninjas. One more or one less jonin like us won't make a decisive difference. At the critical moment, it all depends on the Uchiha clan leader and Captain Kakashi. We just need to do our supporting work. Didn't you see that the Inuzuka and Hyuga have no objections?"

"Thank you for the generosity of Chief Dou Huan, which allows us to enjoy the delicacies from all over the Fire Nation in addition to our mission. I propose that we all toast to Chief Dou Huan." Nagai Seiichi raised his glass and said generously.

"Brother Seiichi, you can't say that. This is what I should do." Uchiha Douhuan also raised his glass. "When I was just a child in the ninja school, I was bathed in the glory of the Will of Fire sown by the Sandaime. Being able to solve your problems, isn't this the best embodiment of the Will of Fire? If you want to express gratitude, you should thank our Sandaime-sama and the Will of Fire!"

"Patriarch Douhuan is right. I am short-sighted," said Nagai Seiichi. "However, according to what Douhuan said, a ninja like you who has such a profound understanding of the Will of Fire is, in my opinion, the incarnation of the Sandaime-sama."

"Eh?" Uchiha Douhuan laughed, "What you said does make some sense. Actually, I am an incarnation."

"We all achieved success and earned merit in this mission. We must not forget the Sandaime Hokage and the Will of Fire."

"Everyone, cheers to the Third Hokage! Cheers to the will of fire!" Uchiha Dohuan said, raised his glass high, and drank the wine in the glass.

"Cheers to the Third Hokage! Cheers to the Will of Fire!" After Uchiha Dohuan finished speaking, besides him, the youngest members present, Gekko Hayate and Uzuki Yugao, also became a little excited and drank up the wine in their glasses.

Others also responded.

……

After three rounds of drinks, compared to yesterday, everyone who was already familiar with each other was more relaxed at the table. By this time, everyone's faces were a little drunk.

At this moment, Nagai Seiichi suddenly sighed.

"Why are you sighing, Brother Seichi?" Uchiha Douhuan asked when he saw this.

"I'm sorry, Patriarch Douhuan, I'm being abrupt. I'll drink three glasses of wine as punishment." Nagai Seiichi said, "When I drink, I can't help but think of my good-for-nothing son."

"Brother Seiichi, that's not true. You are the village's top ninja and the backbone of the village. I think your son should also be gifted." Uchiha Douhuan said.

"If that's really the case, that would be great." Nagai Seiichi sighed. "Although I became a jonin in the village by luck, all my ninjutsu were acquired through exchange in the village. Although the village won't hold it against jonin for teaching a few low-level ninjutsu to relatives or disciples, my son did inherit the chakra attributes of my late wife who died six years ago. I want to teach him, but I'm not strong enough. What if he graduates next year and can't be assigned a good instructor? What will I do then?"

"Forget it, let's not talk about this anymore." Nagai Seiichi waved his hand. "I've disturbed everyone's interest. I'll drink a glass as a punishment."

"Well, you can't say that. It's human nature to consider your own son. Your son must be very happy to have a father like you." Uchiha Douhuan said, and information about Nagai Seiichi also emerged in his mind.

Seiichi Nagai, ninja number: 009841, number of missions performed, 472 D-class, 617 C-class, 391 B-class, 122 A-class, 4 S-class, was promoted to Jonin during the Third Shinobi World War, and is good at water escape, but due to his limited talent, his strength is the weakest among Konoha's Jonin class, and as a commoner, he has no room for further improvement.

The most likely outcome for him is that he will die in a dangerous mission in the future, or he will retire on his own initiative.

However, it seems that this guy is not so content. After discovering that the Uchiha clan might have a big move recently, he realized the opportunity therein. Wanting to make progress very much, he wanted to take a gamble.

"Brother Seiichi, have you ever considered having your son join the Security Department? Although the Security Department has recently recruited a group of new members, I believe that after the new ninja students graduate next year, they will expand the recruitment again. If your son has this intention, I will ask Captain Fugaku to keep an eye on it."

Uchiha Douhuan naturally extended an olive branch. He was not really afraid that his subordinates had ambitions. As long as they were loyal to him, Uchiha Douhuan, what he could give was far more than the other party could imagine.

"Really?" Nagai Seiichi said in surprise, "Thank you very much, Uchiha clan leader! This glass of wine is in your honor!"

After Nagai Seiichi drank a glass of wine, Inuzuka Feng beside him said with a smile: "Brother Seiichi, you have found a good way for your son. The treatment of the Security Department is much better than that of ordinary ninjas. There are several kids in our clan who want to join the Security Department."

"Really? But why don't I see any children from the Inuzuka clan on the application list?" Uchiha Douhuan asked curiously.

"The elders in the clan simply didn't allow it," Inuzuka Feng said. "Our ancestors were with the Senju clan, and their relationship with you Uchiha isn't exactly good. Plus, most of your family's summoning beasts are ninja cats, so after those brats got a beating, the matter was dropped."

"However, our clan leader has considered selling a batch of our newly bred police dogs to the security department. After all, when it comes to chasing criminals, ninja dogs are always better than ninja cats, aren't they?"

……

Chapter 28 The Traces of Orochimaru

After hearing what Inuzuka Feng said, Uchiha Douhuan also took it seriously. This was the first ninja who took the initiative to show goodwill to them, the Uchiha.

It seems that after the former big brother Senju clan was tossed around like this in the village, the Inuzuka clan, a ninja clan that serves as full-time veterinarians in Konoha and has difficulty entering the power center of Konoha, also had some special thoughts. However, out of caution, they have no intention of officially taking sides.

However, when the senior ninja Inuzuka Feng came forward to mention this matter to Uchiha Douhuan, the intention of showing goodwill could not be more obvious. The Inuzuka clan is not like the Uchiha clan. There are dozens of senior ninjas in the clan, and they can sit in several rows during clan meetings. The status of Inuzuka Feng in the Inuzuka clan is probably second only to their clan leader.

"Brother Feng's news really solves our security department's current urgent needs." Uchiha Douhuan said, "Our newly recruited ninjas are still not strong enough. It would be great if they could have the assistance of the Inuzuka family's ninja dogs."

Uchiha Douhuan naturally accepted the goodwill of the Inuzuka clan. The Uchiha clan has not yet officially stepped onto the stage, and the Inuzuka clan's current attitude is enough to surprise Uchiha Douhuan.

The Inuzuka clan's show of goodwill represents a good start.

"Come to think of it, the treatment in the Security Department is really enviable." At this time, Uzuki Yugao suddenly said, "After I learned about the treatment in the Security Department, I even thought about resigning from the Anbu and joining the Security Department."

"Sister Xiyan, this idea of yours is unacceptable!" Uchiha Douhuan said seriously, "No matter where you work, you are serving Konoha. If the Sandaime hears this, he will think I am forming a clique or running a private business."

"Oh, I'm just saying," Uzuki Yugao stuck out her tongue, "I've finally managed to get a special jonin position in the Anbu, so there's no need for me to resign."

"Okay, let's not talk about this anymore. Come on, everyone, cheers!" Uchiha Dohuan raised his glass, clinked glasses with everyone one by one, and then drank the wine in the glass.

During the entire dinner, Kakashi, who was sitting next to Uchiha Dohuan, did not say a word, but his eyes were always fixed on what was happening at the table, and he seemed to be lost in thought.

After everyone had eaten and drunk their fill, they returned to the hotel.

The next morning, everyone set off again.

But this time, everyone couldn't even have the most basic communication with Utataneju and Mitomon Hayabusa.

At noon that day, the group arrived at the border between the Land of Fire and the Land of Field.

Before arriving at the specific area pointed by the clue, Kakashi also began to perform his duties as the overall person in charge of this mission.

"Inuzuka Fuu, you and Momaru search along the scent. Hinata Kenya, Hinata Keito, the two of you, pay attention to your surroundings and make sure your Byakugan is always open. Everyone else, prepare for battle."

"Understood." Everyone, including Uchiha Dohuan, nodded in response. Even Utatane Neju and Mitomon Hayabusa, who had basically fallen out with everyone, had no objection.

……

Inside Orochimaru's experimental base in the Land of Rice.

Orochimaru seemed to have suddenly sensed something and put down the test tube in his hand.

Orochimaru, who is still working for the Akatsuki organization, has no idea of establishing the Sound Village, but he has also established an experimental base here for research. This small country located between big countries and without any ninja village is a completely lawless place for these powerful ninjas.

Although Orochimaru betrayed the village, he still had some backup plans within Konoha Village.

Orochimaru was well aware of the recent changes in the village, especially the death of Danzo, with whom he had once worked, and Uchiha Dohan's recent moves.