The Exchange Between the Third Hokage and the Uchiha Clan
After getting up, Shisui Uchiha and Uchiha Itachi went straight to stand behind Hiruzen Sarutobi.
Seeing the two of them like this, Uchiha Fugaku, who was sitting down, showed no dissatisfaction whatsoever.
After all, this was after the Third Hokage announced his plans for these two, who were currently the strongest fighters in the Uchiha Clan.
This also means that these two people will no longer belong to the Uchiha Clan.
They will represent the Hiruzen before us.
Uchiha Fugaku even expressed his approval of this.
More than the glory of the Uchiha Clan, he hoped Itachi could clarify his own path.
The most important thing is... to stay alive.
Hiruzen Sarutobi was satisfied with Uchiha Fugaku's performance, and spoke again:
"Oh, right, Fugaku."
Uchiha Fugaku immediately stood up and nodded in response, "Hiruzen Hokage, please give your orders."
"I hope the Uchiha Clan can truly integrate into the village, and as a starting point, let Sasuke Uchiha set an example."
Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded and spoke to Uchiha Fugaku.
Standing behind Hiruzen Sarutobi, Uchiha Itachi's pupils constricted upon hearing these words.
Immediately, he felt a gaze fixed on him from the side.
Uchiha Itachi turned his head to look.
Shisui Uchiha's eyes had transformed; one Mangekyō Sharingan, while the other remained a regular Mitsudomoe.
He was looking at Uchiha Itachi with perfect composure.
But he silently uttered a single word.
Rest assured.
Uchiha Fugaku frowned, asking somewhat uncertainly, "I wonder what the Lord Hokage needs Sasuke for? After all, he's just a child."
Hiruzen Sarutobi was aware of the commotion behind him, but he didn't seem to care much.
He reached out and knocked on the table, then called out towards the closed door.
"Hagoromo, come in."
Hagoromo, who had been waiting outside, pushed open the door and walked in calmly.
He greeted Hiruzen Sarutobi, saying, "Master."
A calm "Master" struck the three Uchiha members like a thunderclap.
Both Uchiha Itachi and Shisui Uchiha wore expressions of astonishment, while Uchiha Fugaku continued to watch Yuan Fei intently with quiet demeanor.
"Hagoromo, come here, just stand next to me."
Hiruzen Sarutobi chuckled and waved to Hagoromo.
"Yes, Master."
Hagoromo approached Hiruzen Sarutobi with an obedient expression.
Shisui Uchiha and Uchiha Itachi, who were originally standing behind the Hiruzen, took a step back at the same time.
He also bowed slightly to Hagoromo as a greeting.
As the Third Hokage's student, theoretically both of them should address him as "sir".
Of course, this is only in theory.
After all, the disciples of the previous Hiruzen, the famous Sannin, would be addressed with respect by the Konoha Ninja.
Aside from being Hiruzen disciple, his achievements are more significant due to his contributions, abilities, prestige, and accomplishments.
As for Hagoromo, she is not qualified yet.
However, Hagoromo was considered a benefactor by the Uchiha Clan, which is why the two of them acted this way.
"Fugaku, Hagoromo is Sasuke's homeroom teacher. I want Sasuke to become Hagoromo's student."
After seeing Hagoromo take his place, the Hiruzen Uchiha Fugaku.
Upon hearing this, Uchiha Fugaku's brow relaxed slightly, and he simply accepted the position of apprentice.
Moreover, he became the disciple of the last disciple of Hiruzen, even if this disciple's strength is currently average.
But none of that matters. What matters is the identity of the Third Hokage and the sincerity that comes with that identity.
After the Fourth Hokage, Obito Uchiha's Jonin mentor, the Uchiha Clan finally had someone again who could stand in the Hokage lineage.
Even though Sasuke is still a child now.
"Thank you, Lord Hiruzen!"
Uchiha Fugaku bowed deeply and thanked Hiruzen Sarutobi.
"Afterwards, Uchiha students graduating from the Ninja Academy will be assigned to various teams, just like before."
After all, since the Night of the Nine-Tails, the Uchiha had been suppressed and forced into hiding.
If you really want to integrate, this is the only way to proceed.
"Furthermore, the Chunin and Jonin of the Uchiha Clan also need to fully participate in Konoha's missions, and the quota originally belonging to the Uchiha Clan..."
Before Hiruzen Sarutobi could finish speaking, Uchiha Fugaku interrupted.
"Hiruzen Hokage, rest assured, I will have the information compiled and shared with the village as soon as I return to the clan regarding the Uchiha Clan's mission, so that we can be included."
Hearing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded in satisfaction.
After all, the mission quotas belonging to the Uchiha Clan were all reserved for high-ranking officials and nobles.
They were drawn to the Uchiha name, while the Hiruzen Hokage wanted to be able to participate.
"That's good, Fugaku can rest assured."
"I approve of Hagoromo's teaching methods, and Shikaku and Choza's sons have also become Hagoromo's students."
As Hiruzen Sarutobi spoke, he also casually released a message.
Upon hearing this Uchiha Fugaku was even more delighted.
Please, the sons of the clan leaders of the Hokage's direct lineage all studied under this Hagoromo.
Although the Uchiha is a major clan, they have only recently begun to re-establish themselves with Konoha, so having this opportunity is truly remarkable.
Looking at Hagoromo beside Hiruzen Sarutobi, he found him increasingly appealing.
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Inside the training field.
On a flat, large Taiseki, Naruto, covered in sweat, was lying down to rest.
Shikamaru, Choji, and the Ino seem to be quite busy today.
Early in the morning, Shikamaru came over and said that there were some matters to Konoha today, and their clan elders required them to stay at home and wait.
Therefore, Shikamaru apologized and said he would have to cancel today's outing.
She also carried the snacks Choji had given her, and the bouquet of flowers Ino had asked Shikamaru to give to Naruto.
This bouquet of flowers is now being replanted in a corner of the training field.
Naruto didn't know if it could survive, but he hoped it could continue to bloom like this.
As a gentle breeze blew, Naruto, lying on the rock, seemed to smell the fragrance of flowers.
Naruto closed his eyes, and he felt much more relaxed.
"Ah, this feels so good~"
"What? Are you all alone here?"
Naruto, who had just closed his eyes, felt a shadow fall over him, and then he heard a gentle voice.
"Teacher!"
Naruto immediately sprang to his feet, only to see Hagoromo, Chunin vest, standing smiling beside the rock.
"Didn't I tell you to go on vacation? Why are you training alone?"
Hagoromo bent down, opened the ninja tool bag that Naruto always carried, tossed the towel inside to Naruto, and asked as she did so.
"Hehe, I was so bored by myself, so I came here."
Naruto replied with a grin, wiping his sweat.
"Oh? Where are Shikamaru and the others?"
Hagoromo looked puzzled, since these kids had gotten along quite well over the past few months.
There's no reason for them to leave Naruto here alone.
"Shikamaru said it seems their elders required them to stay home today; Shikamaru came to tell me this early this morning."
Naruto scratched his head; it was because of this that he had come over so early in the morning.
"So."
After hearing Naruto's words, Hagoromo finally understood.
After all, today can truly be described as a happy day for all the ninja clans of Konoha.
With Danzo, this malignant tumor, removed, resource allocation will need to be reshuffled.