I Will Give Him An Irrefutable Offer

In his hazy state of Uchiha Yakumi felt as if someone was patting his face.

"The Yakumi, the Yakumi? Wake up!"

"Uchiha Tekka, go get a basin of cold water!"

Uchiha Yakumi suddenly woke up and grabbed Uchiha Yashiro's arm.

"Oh, the Yakumi woke you up?"

Uchiha Yashiro shook his head with some regret. "Alas, it's a pity that half an hour has passed. It's a shame you couldn't withstand the Yakumi for long enough."

"--Half an hour?"

Uchiha Yakumi's voice was a little hoarse.

The previous battle had only lasted a few minutes!

So, he's been unconscious for almost half an hour?

He couldn't even withstand a single move from a junior member of his own clan, and was even knocked unconscious, remaining unconscious for so long----

"Don't listen to his nonsense, only half a minute has passed."

Uchiha Setsuna and said.

"---- Uchiha Yashiro, you son of a bitch?!"

Uchiha Yakumi furious.

"Alright, alright, hurry up and get down there, don't embarrass yourself."

The Uchiha Yashiro waved his hand dismissively, saying there were still assessments and competitions for the various squad leaders to come.

"What's shameful about me!"

Uchiha Yakumi.

So what if you were defeated by a younger member of your clan? It's not like you would have performed better if you were in their shoes!

With the two squad leaders appointed, the next step was the election for squad leaders in each squad, as well as the election for ordinary members of the Konoha Military Police Force.

Following the previous rules, the Uchiha who intended to run for election participated in the competition one by one.

Uchiha Tekka, along with Uchiha Shisui and Uchiha Fūshi, all participated in the squad leader election and successfully passed the challenge.

"The younger generation in the clan are all very capable."

Uchiha Setsuna's stiff, old face showed a look of relief.

"That's normal." Uchiha Fugaku nodded. "This Fourth Shinobi World War has sent many students who just graduated from the Ninja Academy to the battlefield."

Stepping onto the battlefield, experiencing fierce battles, and facing the death of comrades—these are all catalysts for Sharingan the Sharingan.

Therefore, the younger generation of clansmen are generally stronger.

I wonder when Itachi will awaken his Sharingan----

Uchiha Fugaku thought to himself.

Previously, he brought Itachi to the battlefield in Iwagakure to witness the war between ninjas, but in the end, he still failed to awaken his Sharingan.

More than half a day has passed.

The assessment of Konoha Military Police Force members was successfully completed.

The Konoha Military Police Force has always been the Uchiha's private domain. Once the clan has decided on a candidate, they simply report it to the Third Hokage.

"Uchiha Tekka, Shisui, Wind Master----"

The Great Elder Uchiha Setsuna, read out a long list, "You'll all be assigned to the Third Squad of Qingye. You're all young, so it'll be easier for you to get along."

There's nothing wrong with Qingye.

Anyway, he just wanted to coast along in the Konoha Military Police Force and avoid any more trouble from needing to leave the village. Since that was the case, it didn't matter who he brought along.

Having successfully secured a permanent position, Qingye began a mundane nine-to-five life.

He routinely patrols with the Third Division of the Konoha Military Police Force, severely torturing troublesome Konoha civilians.

Regarding the Konoha Military Police Force's dismal reputation, Qingye hasn't made any significant changes yet, intending to just let things slide for now.

We can talk about anything after the Mangekyo Chakra Loan is paid off.

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Besides, there are still eight years until the night of annihilation in the original timeline, so what's the rush!

With his current strength, and with Minato Namikaze still alive, if he could allow Uchiha Itachi, who is only five years old now, to wipe out the entire clan in the future, then Qingye felt he might as well just commit suicide and die.

To avoid embarrassing the time travelers!

That day, Uchiha Fugaku suddenly sent someone to find him.

They arrived at Uchiha Fugaku.

"Itachi, go and train on your own. I have something to discuss with Qingye."

After Uchiha Fugaku chased away the little weasel and had Uchiha Mikoto pour tea, he also left, leaving only Fugaku and Qingye in the living room.

"Sigh, how should I bring this up—"

Uchiha Fugaku considered his words carefully, then said hesitantly, "The Third Hokage has something to discuss with you, Qingye."

Previously, Hiruzen Sarutobi approached him, saying there was something he needed to prepare and do some mental work on first.

The peace negotiations between the village and Iwagakure have been progressing very poorly.

Neither the ransom for the Kitsuchi nor the war reparations were willing to budge from Iwagakure.

Kitsuchi Tu was captured alive by Qingye on the battlefield, and according to Konoha's custom, Kitsuchi's ransom should naturally belong to Qingye's side.

But for some reason, Iwagakure's attitude was extremely firm!

It's understandable that they won't budge on war reparations, but Kitsuchi is the Third Tsuchikage's own son. If the Third Tsuchikage dies today, Kitsuchi could potentially inherit the position of Tsuchikage tomorrow!

For such an important person, Iwagakure was surprisingly stingy with the ransom, unwilling to pay more.

The Third Hokage had no choice but to hope that he could first try to persuade Qingye.

After listening to Uchiha Fugaku's words, Qingye took a sip of tea, pondered for a long time, and then slowly asked, "Clan leader, what's your opinion? Should we forgo the money, or ask for less?"

Uchiha Fugaku opened his mouth, but didn't know what to say.

What a hassle!

Why did the Third Hokage assign him such a troublesome task?!

To be fair, if he risked his life on the battlefield, captured an important enemy figure, and then the enemy village was unwilling to pay a large ransom, and the village even pressured him...

He'll definitely be unhappy!

If he were in that situation, he might just put up with it.

But this ransom should belong to Qingye. Although he is the head of the Uchiha Clan, he cannot be so generous with other people's money.

"The Third Hokage certainly had his difficulties—"

After struggling for a long time Uchiha Fugaku finally managed to utter these words.

Qingye scoffed, "So even though we defeated Iwagakure, the Third Hokage still can't stand up straight?"

If it were the original timeline, that would be fine.

The truce between Konoha and Iwagakure in the original timeline was due to the Battle of Kannabi Bridge. Iwagakure found it difficult to continue its offensive in the short term and faced pressure from other aspects, so it had no choice but to cease hostilities.

But things are different now!

Because of my intrusion as a butterfly, Konoha's initial disadvantageous situation in the Battle of Kannabi Bridge was turned into an even match, and subsequently, the Iwagakure Ninja were completely driven out of the Land of Grass!

Even after all this, Hiruzen Sarutobi is still such a useless piece of trash!

"So the clan leader hopes I can be sensible and consider the bigger picture?" Qingye countered.

Uchiha Fugaku was now at a loss for words.

Seeing this, Qingye became even more disappointed.

He simply couldn't understand how that good-for-nothing Uchiha Fugaku had become the clan leader!

If Hiruzen Sarutobi became a cripple after he got old, then Uchiha Fugaku could be said to have been a cripple from the start!

"Fine, I'll go talk to the Third Hokage myself."

Qingye was too lazy to waste any more time with him.

He could disregard the ransom, but the money that rightfully belonged to him was Hiruzen Sarutobi out of weakness—that was a different matter altogether.

Hokage Building.

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked like he had a headache.

I really shouldn't have relied on that Uchiha Fugaku guy!

Based on Uchiha Aoya's consistent personality, he definitely doesn't seem like someone who would accept yielding to Iwagakure —but he really has no other choice now.

"We cannot show weakness to Iwagakure!"

"Exposing our weakness will only embolden the other villages, and Konoha will face even more trouble!"

"Constant concessions will not bring peace; Konoha must stand firm!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi was somewhat stunned, staring at the righteous and stern Uchiha youth opposite him. He almost thought that the person standing in front of him was Danzo.

An Uchiha, ironically, shares the same political views as Danzo —I wonder what Danzo would think if he knew.

Dispelling the strange thoughts in his mind, Hiruzen Sarutobi earnestly said, "Qingye, you've been on the front lines of the battlefield almost all these years. You know best the casualties the village suffers in the war."

"The village cannot afford any more war in the coming years."

"In comparison, whether it's Kumogakure or Iwagakure, their war potential is currently far greater than ours," Qingye interrupted directly, "Don't they have their own difficulties?"

"Putting everything else aside, how many Iwagakure ninjas were killed or wounded when they mobilized so many to attack the Third Raikage?"

"They killed Third Raikage, and I heard their bodies haven't even been returned. Doesn't Iwagakure have anything to worry about from Kumogakure?"

"Do they really have enough strength to be tough on us, or are they just bluffing?"

After saying all that, Hiruzen Sarutobi still had no intention of changing his mind.

Qingye suddenly felt as if she had said everything to Pakkun.

"Fine, since the Third Tsuchikage isn't willing to budge, I'll go and help him come to his senses." Qingye said, turning and leaving.

"Wait a minute, what do you want to do?!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi was so shocked that he stood up abruptly.

Is this going to dry up the Kitsuchi?

That would truly make us sworn enemies with Iwagakure!

Qingye, facing the Hokage's office door, paused, then said without turning around, "I will offer the Third Tsuchikage a condition he cannot refuse."

After saying that, Qingye didn't linger and left directly.

"Shin Mizu, hurry and follow him, don't let him act impulsively!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi hurriedly summoned a hidden Anbu and had him follow.