First Meeting with Fugaku Uchiha

The Leaf Village Security Force member before him bowed respectfully, and Zhang Miao didn't stand on ceremony, nodding immediately.

"Alright, let's go!"

With that, Zhang Miao strode out of Owl's sickroom with his head held high and chest puffed out. The Leaf Village Security Force member followed closely behind him, like an attendant.

Seeing this, Owl was momentarily stunned. Aside from the Hokage, this was the first time he had ever seen someone from the Uchiha clan show such deference to anyone.

Could Ryunosuke's identity really be that extraordinary?

The more Owl thought about it, the more plausible it seemed. If Zhang Miao were just an ordinary person, why would the Hokage place such importance on him and have the Anbu protect him so closely?

Thinking this, Owl immediately reached a conclusion.

Ryunosuke must be the Daimyo's illegitimate son. To prevent him from being caught in power struggles, they hid him in Konohagakure. Yes, it must be like this!

Owl, his imagination running wild, secretly resolved to take good care of the Ryunosuke and Naruto brothers. He also decided to build a good relationship with Zhang Miao. That way, even if he stopped being a ninja in the future, he could still follow Zhang Miao to the Daimyo's mansion and live a life of luxury.

If there was a choice to live a good life, who the hell would want to fight and kill? That's just sick!

With that thought, Owl's gaze towards Naruto in his arms softened.

"Please take care of us from now on!"

Zhang Miao was unaware that Owl had already greatly misunderstood his identity. At this moment, he had arrived at his destination—the Konoha Police Force.

As soon as he reached the entrance of the Police Force building, Zhang Miao saw Might Guy waiting at the exit. He immediately frowned.

"Guy? What are you doing here?"

Hearing Zhang Miao's voice, Might Guy quickly turned around, then looked at Zhang Miao with teary eyes and choked out, "Wuwuwu... Ryunosuke, they arrested my uncle, and they said he was someone of unknown origin, wuwuwu..."

Zhang Miao: "..."

Damn it, has he already developed such deep feelings in such a short time?

However, thinking about the bond between Might Guy and Rock Lee in the original story, Zhang Miao felt it was understandable. He immediately patted Might Guy's shoulder.

"Alright, alright, stop crying. I'm here to pick up your uncle. Just wait here for a moment!"

"Mhm, mhm, mhm!" Hearing Zhang Miao's words, Might Guy nodded his head like a pecking chick. "Then I'll wait here. Ryunosuke, you must get my uncle out!"

"Don't worry!"

After reassuring him once more, Zhang Miao walked directly into the Konoha Police Force building and went to the部长's office on the top floor of the Security Department.

Before Zhang Miao could speak, the Leaf Village Security Force member who had brought him knocked on the door.

"Knock, knock, knock!"

"Enter!" As soon as the knocking sound faded, a steady, middle-aged voice came from inside the room.

Hearing the voice, the Leaf Village Security Force member opened the door and walked in, standing at attention.

"Reporting to the Minister, a distinguished guest wishes to see you!"

The person sitting in the office at this moment was none other than the patriarch of the Uchiha clan, Fugaku Uchiha!

This Security Force member didn't know Zhang Miao's identity, so he could only refer to Zhang Miao as a distinguished guest. Hearing his words, Fugaku Uchiha frowned.

"Distinguished guest? Then please let him in!"

"Yes!"

After receiving Fugaku Uchiha's consent, the Leaf Village Security Force member gestured towards Zhang Miao at the door.

"Sir, please!"

Being called "Sir" by someone from the Uchiha clan, Zhang Miao felt a slight thrill. He nodded calmly and then slowly walked into Fugaku Uchiha's office.

Fugaku Uchiha was wondering who this distinguished guest was when he saw a child walk in. Judging by his age, he didn't seem much older than his second son, Sasuke Uchiha.

He's considered a distinguished guest? Or is he the child of some important figure?

With that thought, Fugaku Uchiha waved his hand at the Leaf Village Security Force member who had brought Zhang Miao.

"You may go."

"Yes, Minister!"

Hearing Fugaku Uchiha's words, the Leaf Village Security Force member immediately turned and left the room, closing the door behind him.

After he left, Fugaku Uchiha's gaze shifted back to Zhang Miao, and he asked with a serious expression, "I am Fugaku Uchiha. May I know the name of the young distinguished guest? And what brings you here?"

As the patriarch of the Uchiha clan, an elite clan of Konoha, and also the head of the Konoha Police Force, Fugaku Uchiha was aware of the Daimyo of the Land of Fire and some influential great nobles.

Therefore, he asked for Zhang Miao's name, intending to obtain firsthand information through it.

Even though he was facing a child, Fugaku Uchiha maintained a very serious demeanor and tone, as if he were facing an adult of equal status.

Seeing this, Zhang Miao couldn't help but smile.

"As expected of the patriarch of the Uchiha clan, you're indeed different from ordinary people. Alright, I won't beat around the bush. My attendant was just arrested by you. I hope you will release him immediately."

Hearing Zhang Miao's words, Fugaku Uchiha frowned.

At this moment, Fugaku Uchiha began to feel something was amiss. If Zhang Miao were the Daimyo or the family member of some great noble, his attendant would have been released through the administrative department of Konoha, not by coming here in person.

With this thought, Fugaku Uchiha's eyes turned red as he looked at Zhang Miao, and the three tomoe in his eyes began to slowly spin.

"Who exactly are you?"

Seeing Fugaku Uchiha's stance, Zhang Miao raised his hands with a wry smile.

"Hey, hey, hey, you don't need to bring out your Sharingan against a kid, do you? Besides, I'm from Konohagakure too. I'm not your enemy."

"You're from Konohagakure?"

Hearing Zhang Miao's words, and not detecting any genjutsu, Fugaku Uchiha retracted his Sharingan, his eyes instantly returning to their normal color.

Seeing that Fugaku Uchiha had put away his Sharingan, Zhang Miao nodded again.

"Yes, I am from Konohagakure. My registered name should be Uzumaki Ryunosuke. You should be able to find out easily!"

"Uzumaki Ryunosuke?" Hearing this name, Fugaku Uchiha frowned again. "You're from the Uzumaki Clan, so why would you impersonate a noble from the Land of Fire?"

Impersonate a noble from the Land of Fire?

Hearing Fugaku Uchiha's words, Zhang Miao was stunned at first, then he couldn't help but feel amused.

"I think this must be a misunderstanding. I've never impersonated a noble from the Land of Fire. I just came to the Security Force to pick up my attendant!"

Speaking of which, Zhang Miao immediately held up a finger to Fugaku Uchiha.

"Of course, I won't let you release them for nothing. I can offer you a secret in exchange!"

"A secret?"

Hearing Zhang Miao offer a secret as a condition for releasing the person, Fugaku Uchiha's interest was immediately piqued.

"What secret?"

Zhang Miao had been worried that Fugaku Uchiha would refuse outright, but seeing his interest now, Zhang Miao's lips curved upwards again.

"Regarding the Nine-Tails attack incident, who exactly used the Mangekyo Sharingan to control the Nine-Tails? Do you want to know this secret?"

Mangekyo Sharingan? Nine-Tails?

Hearing Zhang Miao's words, Fugaku Uchiha was stunned.