It was several months later when Kagami Uchiha returned to Konoha.
During this time, he wandered around the Land of Fire, somewhat like a secret visitor.
There used to be a few days like that every year.
He was well aware that he was not good at governance; he only knew a general direction, and the specific implementation was another matter entirely.
Kagami Uchiha enjoys fighting but dislikes meaningless killing; he still hopes to live in a peaceful place.
It's unrealistic to expect everyone in the Land of Fire to live a good life in just a few years.
But compared to the war years before, at least they no longer had to live in constant fear, and there were no more powerful Noble who oppressed them.
In a world with superhumans, equality for all is a joke.
It's already a rare achievement to have relative fairness.
The people of the Land of Fire no longer had to give 80% of the grain they grew to the Noble; they only needed to pay 20% as land rent. This was something the people of the Land of Fire had never dared to dream of before.
The nature of ninjas is also changing.
In the past, villagers would pool their money or Noble caravans would pay to hire ninjas to carry out missions.
The rewards for ninja missions are now directly distributed by the Hokage from the national treasury.
Even the daimyo were merely treasurers controlled by the Hokage, not to mention the ministers.
They're being kept on because the next batch of managers hasn't matured yet. A complete overhaul would cause chaos, and the newly selected people aren't necessarily better than them.
Once a sufficient talent pool is established, the vast majority of existing officials will need to be removed.
On the main trade routes, caravans no longer requested ninja escorts; instead, ninjas were responsible for security along the entire route, and caravans paid tolls.
Only groups that want to trade in unstable areas will issue ninja escort missions.
The new model will not reduce the number of ninjas' missions; on the contrary, it will increase them considerably, and there is a shortage of people everywhere.
Most missions were executed Hokage's direct output, including construction projects in various locations and border defense tasks...
To put it more vividly.
Minato is currently the Prime Minister of the Land of Fire, Hatake Sakumo is the Minister of the Army.
The ninja also had the additional identity of being a leader of the local defense forces.
If these two people didn't have strong physiques, they wouldn't have been able to withstand such a high workload.
Kagami Uchiha doesn't usually participate in decision-making; it's better to leave professional matters to professionals.
His role is that of a mobile nuclear weapon for the Land of Fire's external deterrence.
It is the foundation for the stable development of the Land of Fire.
External forces all know that the geographical environment dictates that their development cannot surpass that of the Land of Fire.
But with Kagami Uchiha present, they dared not make a move.
Kagami Uchiha was quite satisfied with his inspection over the past few months, noting that things were getting better year by year.
Your stance determines your attitude.
He used to only care about Konoha, but now that the Land of Fire belongs to the Uchiha, it's only right that he cherishes his family's property.
"Kagami Uchiha, is this really a good thing?"
Sukuna spoke in a deep voice.
"This is the country now. If you continue your actions, you will pacify the Shinobi World..."
"Have you considered that our energy source is the exaggerated negative emotions of this world? Without this, once Ōtsutsuki Isshiki's energy is completely drained, we will lose our path to advancement."
Kagami Uchiha's lips curled up in a smile.
"Are you worried about not having a job in the future? You're very hardworking, that deserves praise."
"Don't worry, I won't let you be idle."
"This world... has many treasures to be discovered."
With that, Kagami Uchiha followed the crowd into Konoha.
His identity badge would simply show him as an ordinary Konoha resident; there wouldn't be any scene of him being greeted with lining crowds of people as soon as he revealed his identity.
This kind of plot is too cliché and won't give Kagami Uchiha the thrill of showing off in front of others.
If you want to watch him show off, you'd need to be at least Jonin level.
He was dressed casually, with a small ponytail tied behind his head, and looked like a handsome young man.
Aside from those who know him personally, no one would associate him with the legendary Uchiha Clan Head.
While strolling through the streets, Kagami Uchiha suddenly had a craving for grilled meat.
Having the ability to Yin-Yang Conversion, medicine no longer has any effect on his body.
The same applies to regular exercise.
Having suppressed his appetite for many years, he decided to treat himself.
He felt around in his pocket and pulled out a Toad wallet.
This was stolen from Jiraiya.
After the incident where Jiraiya shifted the blame to him and Kakashi for spying on the women's bathhouse.
Every time they met, Kagami Uchiha developed the habit of emptying his pockets.
It's better for me, your disciple, to use your royalties than for you to squander on women and entertainment.
When it comes to barbecue, Akimichi Clan.
The civil war of that year caused a large number of ninja deaths and injuries, but not all of them were killed.
Minato's surrender allowed the Ninja Clan to preserve some of their lineage, but they were required to hand over their family's secret techniques.
Lift the curtain.
Welcome!
"Mirror... Kagami-sama!"
The Barbecue Restaurant is an important source of income for the Akimichi Clan, and it is managed by an elder of the Akimichi Clan who naturally knows Kagami Uchiha.
"The complete set, three servings to start, thank you."
Kagami Uchiha casually found a seat and sat down; it was his first time eating at a restaurant outside the clan's territory.
Hopefully, the man who makes hand-burned food won't be too sad if he finds out.
Despite their fear, the Akimichi clan members personally went to the kitchen to keep an eye on things, determined to select the best and most beautiful meat to serve!
Tender slices of meat are placed on the grill, and as they sizzle, the fat gradually seeps out, releasing an enticing aroma.
Watching the slices of meat turn from red to brown, with the edges curling up slightly, I felt a sense of anticipation.
A thick slice of beef was grilled to perfection.
Kagami Uchiha picked it up with his chopsticks and put it in his mouth.
The rich aroma of meat spreads in the mouth, and the texture is tender, juicy, and slightly chewy.
The satisfaction that food brings is something I haven't felt in so long...
Kagami Uchiha didn't arrive during mealtime. By the time he finished his seventh serving, customers were gradually entering the restaurant.
Many people were amazed to see the staff constantly changing the meat platters.
This boy looks quite thin, but he can eat a lot!
The kitchen staff were so busy that they couldn't even worry about how to present the grilled meat attractively.
That person probably doesn't mind, so just cut it up and send it up quickly.
Several people were watching him eat, but Kagami Uchiha didn't seem to mind.
People are just watching the excitement; such behavior proves that the environment they are in is safe.
On the battlefield, watching the spectacle is tantamount to courting death.
"Huh... is that a mirror?"
Upon hearing a somewhat familiar voice, Kagami Uchiha looked up.
This is a man who looks somewhat like Hiruzen Sarutobi when he was young.
"Shinnosuke, it's been a long time."
Just as Kagami Uchiha was about to continue eating, he suddenly looked up again.
I saw the person Sarutobi Shinnosuke was holding hands with...
She was a woman with a gentle face, her cheeks slightly flushed, a sign of shyness at being seen on a date by an acquaintance.
"Ye... Sister Hazuki?!"
Uchiha Hazuki, Uchiha Izumi's mother, is also the owner of the breakfast shop that Kagami Uchiha frequents.
Sarutobi Shinnosuke touched his nose and said with a smile, "Hazuki and I met at the hospital, and... we're dating now!"
As he spoke, he generously raised his hand to shake hands with Hazuki's.
Embarrassed, Hazuki turned her head away.
The Uchiha clan also participated in the reconstruction project after that battle.
The seriously injured Sarutobi Shinnosuke meets Uchiha Hazuki, a volunteer caregiver, at a makeshift hospital.
One is cheerful and honest, the other is widowed early and gentle and virtuous...
After a while...
Kagami Uchiha rubbed his temples.
In the Shinobi World, starting a relationship is equivalent to establishing a commitment, with marriage in mind.
According to clan rules...
Uchiha Shinnosuke?
Uchiha Konohamaru...
That's too abstract...