Konoha: Uchiha Extremists? Offering Loyalty!

Chapter 229 Yuuki: I'm not a petty person

Life is a very tenacious thing.

They will always find a way to continue!

Restoration is the keynote set by Konoha Village.

Konoha was facing financial difficulties, so naturally they looked for solutions outside the village.

For a long time, under the guise of carrying out missions, the various families have been secretly conducting business.

When Hiruzen Sarutobi returned to the village, he preached "thrift" several times, but the village had no surplus food.

Five years after the tax was collected by the Uchiha.

Everyone should try their best to make a living on their own.

Forget about camping out at the mission center and trying to grab missions.

This was an extremely important turning point for Konoha Village.

Hiruzen Sarutobi probably didn't realize how much this implicit order to 'find one's own way' would change the village.

From then on, families of all sizes joined the wave of itinerant merchants.

The Kato family is no exception.

His business acumen appears to have earned the approval of the Third Hokage.

However, some things—

It doesn't weigh when not weighed, but once it is, it weighs a thousand pounds!

The "wave of itinerant merchants" was tantamount to dancing on the sensitive nerves of the aristocracy.

The village ninja peasants are planning to steal our business. What are we, the capital's elite, supposed to do?

No, no!

In a panic, the capital of the Land of Fire sent several official documents in one day, along with a sum of money, all to the Hokage's desk.

Large-scale itinerant vendors are prohibited!

Military institutions must not be involved in commerce!

Where is the spirit of a ninja if they compete with ordinary people for profit?

Hiruzen Sarutobi symbolically ordered the police department to conduct a thorough investigation.

There's no way to manage this.

The business plan was devised by the Third Generation Lord.

He'd rather slap himself than do that.

Moreover, once desires are unleashed, there's no going back.

Forcibly suppressing the business culture within the village would only cause chaos in Konoha.

Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't have the guts to stop doing business.

They not only have the audacity to make an example of someone and give the capital an explanation, but they also have a great deal of audacity.

And so.

A scroll detailing the Kato family's violation of the Will of Fire and their illegal business activities was presented to Hiruzen Sarutobi.

The news, from who knows where, suddenly spread.

Tsunade's smooth thighs were crossed, one hand resting on the table, the other holding a wine glass, her face flushed with a hint of drunkenness.

"That little rascal," she chuckled foolishly, "he's got quite the vengeful streak."

After making a casual remark, Tsunade continued drinking, paying no attention to the situation of the Kato family.

Inside the Hokage Building, Hiruzen Sarutobi stamped the scroll with his 'permission' seal.

The Kato family really needs to be taught a lesson.

It wasn't because of the Jonin meeting that Kato Dan suddenly interrupted his speech by saying he 'agreed with Tsunade's statement'.

Hiruzen Sarutobi had long forgotten about this matter.

However, young people need more experience and training.

In addition, the Kato family has somewhat forgotten the Will of Fire and abandoned the spirit of village unity inherited by the second generation. They urgently need to be punished and reflect on their mistakes!

This action serves as a small warning.

The seal is pressed down.

It changed the fate of a small family.

Hiruzen Sarutobi showed no emotion, his brows furrowed into deep wrinkles as he took a deep drag on his smoking pipe.

He looked at the scroll that Yuuki presented, over and over again.

Punishing the Kato clan is probably not the Uchiha's goal.

What threat is Kato, a mere individual, when his clan can't even muster two Jonin?

Is it a protest?

Is the Uchiha clan staging a protest?

Hiruzen Sarutobi understood.

To create momentum for Uchiha Yuuki and push him to become the Fourth Hokage!

That must be it!

"Ugh."

Thinking of the complicated situation in the village, Hiruzen Sarutobi scratched his head in distress.

There's no need to rush, let's take it slow.

He put down the scroll from the police department and took out a report scroll from Sakumo Hatake.

I watched it again.

There is only one main issue: emphasizing the mystery of the lightning extraction method.

A wondrous refining method capable of supporting combat power exceeding Kage level!

Attached below is a simplified method for refining lightning chakra, tailored to Sakumo Hatake's personal needs.

"Surpassing the level of a film master..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked up at the ceiling, a flash of memory crossing his eyes.

He had actually met that powerful figure who stood at the pinnacle of the ninja world.

The First Hokage and... Uchiha Madara!

Under those two, there wasn't much difference between a Kage and a Genin.

It's just that the Kage are a bit older and the Genin are a bit younger.

He gripped the Thunder Gathering Refining Method tightly, his memories fading, his face filled with seriousness and apprehension.

Has Uchiha Yuuki's talent reached such a terrifying level?

They've actually developed a method that surpasses even the level of a movie star!

That's terrifying.

Hiruzen Sarutobi signed the new order.

The method of refining thunder is listed as a top secret of the village and recorded in a sealed book. It is not allowed to be viewed or disseminated without the consent of high-ranking advisors.

After finishing everything, a thoughtful look flashed across Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes.

Perhaps he could conduct some research and spread simple ninjutsu similar to the Three Body Technique to improve the survival rate of the children in the village?

The Konoha Ninja Academy's curriculum on ninja training is mainly divided into two parts.

Physical skills and the Three-Body Technique.

More complex knowledge can only be learned by the ninja leader leading the team, or by accumulating merit points through completing missions and exchanging them.

It is very difficult for students to obtain free ninjutsu on their own.

The school library used to have free ninja scrolls.

The third generation leader dismissed almost all of them shortly after taking office.

This is also for the safety of the students; only the basic Three-Body Technique is left as a course of study.

"Adding a few more practical skills might help us regain control of the village."

Hiruzen Sarutobi lay slumped over the table, continuing to handle official business.

...

Inside the clinic's quiet laboratory.

Yuuki shook a palm-sized beaker. A small worm with eight legs and flesh and blood sutures on its back was struggling in the solution. Suddenly, stimulated by chakra, the flesh and blood responded, and the worm died with a 'crunch'.

"What a pity."

"The experiment failed again."

Yuuki placed the beaker into the oven, and the insect's brief physical form turned to ashes.

"Well, Yuuki-nii is already great."

Uchiha Mikoto stood to the side, her face flushed red.

After holding it in for a long time, he finally managed to utter a word of comfort.

“If you’re not good at praising, there’s no need to force it.” Yuuki patted Mikoto’s head: “Do what you’re good at, like cooking, that’s great, and... there’s no need to force it or sew pockets.”

Yuuki rummaged through his shirt pocket; the stitching was neat, the materials were bold, and the capacity was increased.

There's only one small problem: the pocket opening is sewn downwards!

"Oh dear, we agreed not to talk about this anymore!" Mikoto said shyly, tugging at Yuuki's shirt.

Even though rumors circulated about a marriage alliance between the Senju and Uchiha clans involving Tsunade and Yuuki.

Mikoto's resolve remained unchanged.

Ninjas have always respected the strong.

Isn't it reasonable for powerful Kage-level fighters to enjoy more?

She just wanted an attitude.

It's great that Brother Youshu was willing to spend an afternoon with her doing experiments.

Under the 'earnest teachings' of Uchiha Yuuki, Uchiha Mikoto developed a strong interest in researching ninjutsu and biological experiments.

Today, they are able to complete some experiments independently.

"Okay, how's your research on adding the neutralizing toxins from poisonous ants into food coming along?" Yuki asked.

Mikoto's face fell immediately, and she pouted slightly: "It's not going well. It's unlikely that the preservation time will exceed thirty minutes."

"Has the research into using food to enhance the effects of the secret technique's meridian-opening method failed?"

Yuuki smiled gently: "Experiments always have successes and failures. Keep trying."

"Okay!" Mikoto smiled again, stood next to the table, and took out several brand new beakers.

Yuuki slowly retreated to the outside of the door and said to an empty space, "Orochimaru-senpai, you've arrived?"

"Hiss." A figure emerged from the wall, and Orochimaru stepped out. "Yuuki-kun, still as sharp as ever!"