Hiruzen Sarutobi: I Am The Hokage!

Uchiha Yoichi looked back and saw Tsunade. "Oh, it's Lady Tsunade. What do you need me for?"

"Tsk, what's wrong with your throat? Want me to help you fix it?"

Tsunade saw what was written on the note and clicked her tongue. She then glanced at Uchiha Yoichi, noticing that many of his bandaged areas looked like burns. If he had money, he could recover in two days.

"No need, I'll be fine in a few days. But Lady Tsunade, you've caused me a lot of trouble."

"Brat, how did I cause you trouble?"

Tsunade immediately crossed her arms and said to Uchiha Yoichi with displeasure, "Are you saying that because you're still holding a grudge against me from last time?"

"I only told you about Nintaijutsu: Lightning Release Chakra Mode, but recently, rumors about me abandoning my teammates have started spreading like wildfire. It's all because Root wants to get their hands on Lightning Release Chakra Mode, so they're secretly fanning the flames."

"Oh, and my injuries were also caused by Root ninja. They came to my door and threatened me, demanding I hand over the Ninjutsu and join Root. They said they could help me quell the rumors then. Thank you, tattletale Tsunade."

After stuffing the note into Tsunade's hand, Uchiha Yoichi turned and left, with two Security Force members following behind him.

"It has something to do with me?"

Tsunade saw what was written on the note and immediately remembered telling the old man about this. But her intention was for the old man to investigate, not to get involved with spies.

How did it get connected to demanding Ninjutsu?

Tsunade really didn't know about the rumors spreading. She had lost all her money gambling the day before yesterday and came to Konoha Hospital today to find some unsuspecting fools to treat and collect medical fees.

Since she rarely walked around the streets, how could she possibly know about rumors spreading? Casinos wouldn't gossip about ninja matters.

"Danzō, that guy."

Tsunade frowned, biting her fingernails. Based on her impression of Danzō, he was certainly capable of doing something like this. But she had only told the old man, and it was after verifying the intelligence.

"No, why am I blaming myself? It's clearly Danzō's doing!"

Tsunade was unhappy and left Konoha Hospital directly, heading towards the Hokage Building. Although she was very annoyed with that wicked brat Uchiha Yoichi, there was no reason for her to take the blame for Danzō.

She herself didn't fancy Lightning Release Chakra Mode. Not only was that Ninjutsu difficult to cultivate, but it would also incur the hatred of Cloud Ninja.

"Young Yoichi, how is your condition?"

Uchiha Masato asked. He was sent by his father to deliver something and, at the same time, to improve his relationship with Uchiha Yoichi.

Uchiha Yoichi replied, "It's nothing serious. I'll get it treated at Konoha Hospital tomorrow, and I'll be fine."

"Father learned that your Sharingan has evolved into Two Tomoe, so he specifically asked me to bring you some Genjutsu. If you have any questions, you can come to my house anytime."

Uchiha Masato took out four scrolls and placed them on the table. These were all Genjutsu that could be released by the Sharingan, and learning them would be very convenient for combat.

Dōjutsu-based Genjutsu were different from ordinary Genjutsu. Dōjutsu-based Genjutsu basically couldn't be dispelled by oneself. Therefore, the Uchiha had established a fearsome reputation in the Ninja World for 'one-on-one, guaranteed escape; two-on-one, attack from behind.'

If you encountered an Uchiha with an awakened Sharingan and were alone, your best bet was to turn and run.

Unless you avoided looking into their eyes, but then you could barely see their upper body, so how could you fight?

"Senior Masato, please convey my gratitude to Elder Kenji. Thank you for his help this time."

Uchiha Yoichi didn't stand on ceremony and directly accepted the Second Elder's kindness. If Uchiha Fugaku also tried to win over clan members like this, then how could the clan be divided into radical and moderate factions? They would all be the Clan Head's faction.

"Young Yoichi, please rest well. I'll take my leave now. If you need anything, feel free to come to my home or the Security Force anytime."

Uchiha Masato nodded and then left Uchiha Yoichi's home.

After Masato left, Uchiha Yoichi opened the four Genjutsu scrolls to examine them.

One was a Sharingan Genjutsu construction guide, Demonic Illusion: Shackling Stakes Technique, Demonic Illusion: Unknown Fire, and one without a name. However, it required three hand seals to activate and had a time limit.

This Genjutsu was personally marked by Uchiha Kenji with a warning: "Not to be used unless facing life or death!"

"This is Izanagi, isn't it? Why would the Second Elder give me such a forbidden Jutsu?"

Upon seeing the unnamed Genjutsu, Uchiha Yoichi immediately thought of the Uchiha clan's forbidden Jutsu. Its effects and hand seals were exactly as he remembered.

"Is he afraid I'll have an accident and gave me this forbidden Jutsu to save my life? Tsk, this kind of concern, can't Uchiha Fugaku learn from this!"

It was said that no one practiced this forbidden Jutsu, but thinking about it, that was impossible. Sacrificing one Sharingan to regain a life, the Uchiha clan weren't fools. Important members of the clan would surely preserve this forbidden Jutsu.

Uchiha Yoichi put away the four scrolls, planning to take his time learning them.

However, having a backer felt really good. Never mind whether Uchiha Kenji had any ulterior motives or expectations for him; this kind of protection and nurturing was far superior to Uchiha Fugaku's.

Meanwhile.

Uchiha Fugaku was summoned to the Hokage's office again. This time, it wasn't just Hiruzen Sarutobi, but also the three consulting elders.

Upon arrival, Uchiha Fugaku learned that Uchiha Yoichi had caused trouble again, this time by attacking Root ninja.

According to Danzō, Root ninja had invited Uchiha Yoichi to investigate the rumors, but Uchiha Yoichi had attacked them directly and injured Danzō's right-hand man.

This was the second time Uchiha Yoichi had attacked a fellow villager. According to the Will of Fire, such actions were absolutely forbidden.

Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression was somewhat grim, but he still said, "Fugaku, I know you're busy with clan matters and also managing the Security Force. When you're busy, you might overlook such minor issues, but I still hope you can persuade Yoichi. Fellow ninja in the village are all one family. This sort of thing is really not good."

Danzō immediately said sternly and displeasantly, "Hiruzen, how can this be considered a minor issue? He attacked a fellow villager."

"Danzō, leave this matter to Fugaku. He is the captain of the Security Force, you don't need to interfere."

"Hiruzen."

Hiruzen Sarutobi put down his pipe and interrupted, "Alright, this matter is settled. Danzō, I am the Hokage!"

Then why did you call me here, just to scold me, your Hokage's Assistant!!

Danzō's expression turned cold, and he slammed his cane down hard. "Hiruzen, you will regret this."

With that, Danzō left with a cold expression.

Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu didn't say much, only stating, "Hiruzen, you handle this," before leaving the Hokage's office.

"Fugaku, you can go back now."

"I understand, Lord Hokage. Please rest assured."

Uchiha Fugaku bowed his head slightly, giving his assurance, and then also left the Hokage Building.