Hatake Sakumo's Legacy, Uchiha Jin's Heart Aroused!

Uchiha Jin's eyes flickered.

It seems I've been influenced by the original work's filter. Let me re-examine Hatake Sakumo's suicide, and combine it with the information Kakashi gave me. Hatake Sakumo committed suicide to protect Kakashi!

Then, considering Hatake Sakumo's influence – his positions as Anbu Captain, Jonin Squad Leader, and Intelligence Chief – it's clear he had a large number of supporters.

Especially being granted the title of Hokage's Sleeve. In critical times, he could serve as interim Hokage, and as Jonin Squad Leader, he could convene the Jonin Council...

What if, when Sarutobi Hiruzen is no longer in Konohagakure, on a day when many of the Hokage's supporters have left, Hatake Sakumo were to suddenly convene the Jonin Council? He might actually be elected Fourth Hokage with a high number of votes.

After all, the Jonin Council has the power to vote to dismiss the current Hokage and elect the next one!

Does the Daimyo know about this?

No need to guess, it's certain.

Then why did the Hokage still grant Hatake Sakumo the Hokage's Sleeve? To put it bluntly, this must involve some power struggle.

Looking at it this way, the situation becomes clear.

Hatake Sakumo had the ability to suppress Sarutobi Hiruzen, but it was only an ability. Fundamentally, he was still no match for Sarutobi Hiruzen.

Even if Sarutobi Hiruzen is the weakest Hokage, this is currently his peak strength period – a remote fortress with mastery over all elemental Ninjutsu.

Coupled with his years of prestige, the support of many elites in the Anbu and Root, the disciples of Konoha's Sannin, and Ninja Clans like Ino-Shika-Cho and Aburame.

Therefore.

Hatake Sakumo seemed to have no other choice but to commit suicide!

It's like in Uchiha Jin's past life during the feudal era. The emperor didn't truly care if you wanted to rebel; rather, anyone with the ability to rebel had to die!

Hatake Sakumo was the same.

Having figured this out, Uchiha Jin instantly felt his scalp tingle. Could his disguise have been seen through after only a few encounters?

If Hatake Sakumo could see through it, what about Sarutobi Hiruzen?

Thinking of this, a chill ran down his spine!

Wait, that's not right.

I only interacted with Hatake Sakumo a few times, but I haven't had any private contact with Sarutobi Hiruzen. Fugaku hasn't even truly met him once. So, I don't need to scare myself for now.

However, I must be cautious from now on!

I've underestimated the higher-ups in the ninja world. Those who can maintain their high positions are not fools.

"Wait, right!"

"My father asked me to give this to you. He said you'll understand everything after reading it."

"Father told me not to read this scroll!"

Kakashi suddenly spoke and produced a scroll.

Uchiha Jin took it and opened it, finding a basic Fuinjutsu.

This Fuinjutsu was very fragile, requiring no knowledge of Fuinjutsu. It could be broken with a little chakra. It was likely just to guard against Kakashi.

Hatake Sakumo had communicated with him before his suicide. Therefore, Kakashi wasn't as mentally unstable as in the original work and naturally wouldn't go against his father's wishes.

Uchiha Jin casually broke the seal. After reading the information inside, he gasped.

There were over sixty densely packed names, all indicating people who could be absolutely trusted. There were also over three hundred people marked as capable of helping with small matters, but who should not be easily trusted with major ones.

Clearly.

This was Hatake Sakumo's true legacy, something Kakashi didn't receive in the original work.

No way!

Kakashi was too young at the time; he couldn't grasp this.

Although there were no specific instructions for him, Uchiha Jin immediately understood the underlying meaning.

To put it bluntly, it was a transaction!

Although I didn't truly communicate with Hatake Sakumo back then, I remember the questions he unintentionally asked me. While I just brushed them off at the time, the subtle changes in my facial expressions and the situations revealed in my eyes likely gave away quite a bit.

I haven't undergone specialized training, so it's hard to hide anything from a powerhouse like Hatake Sakumo.

Therefore.

Considering my strength might be average, my disposition still attracted Hatake Sakumo's attention.

This could also be considered an investment. Although the Uchiha are too useless, with an anomaly like Uchiha Jin, what if the Uchiha eventually rose to power?

Hatake Sakumo wasn't a transmigrator, so he couldn't see through future events.

With his current arrangements, even if it was for his suicide, Sarutobi Hiruzen wouldn't dare target Kakashi. Even if something unexpected happened, there was this contingency plan, increasing the probability of Kakashi surviving.

Even if the Uchiha truly rose to power in the future, thanks to today's transaction with me, Kakashi would be fine.

I have to admit, he truly is Hatake Sakumo!

"Okay, I understand!"

"Kakashi, you will listen to me from now on. This was also your father's dying wish. You have no problem with this, do you?"

Uchiha Jin was quite direct.

Since he had accepted Hatake Sakumo's favor, he naturally didn't mind looking after Kakashi, at least to prevent him from suffering the same tragic fate as in the original story.

He also had to admit that Hatake Sakumo had a great eye for people!

Although he really didn't want to get involved with characters from the original story, he had inherited the fine traditions of the Chinese people, so he lived by the principle of repaying grudges with vengeance and kindness with gratitude!

Hatake Sakumo's inheritance was too important; he simply couldn't refuse it.

The reasoning was simple!

He was bound to stand out on the battlefield. Hiding one's strength on the battlefield would lead to a more tragic death, so it was almost certain that Danzo would target him.

Even if he were truly useless, he couldn't have avoided it!

The Hokage faction's desire to weaken the Uchiha through war was practically an open secret. He even felt that Fugaku was well aware of this, but the stubborn Uchiha believed in their own strength, thinking the Uchiha feared no challenge.

Also...

Before the Uchiha clan massacre in the original story, Danzo already possessed an armful of Sharingan.

Where did they come from?

Most likely collected on the battlefield. Uchiha Jin dared not gamble on Danzo's conscience to know if they were taken from the living or the dead!

Therefore.

Hatake Sakumo's inheritance could truly help him survive the most dangerous battlefields!

Although he didn't want to deal with these "protagonists and supporting characters," Hatake Sakumo's inheritance forced him to take a gamble.

"Okay, I'll listen to you."

Kakashi wasn't concerned with these matters. He casually agreed and then immediately asked, "Now, you should tell me the truth, right?"

Uchiha Jin was about to speak but suddenly froze.

[Ding!]

[You have slightly altered Kakashi's life template. Congratulations to the host for obtaining 80 Luck Points!]

Following the system's prompt, Uchiha Jin glanced at his Luck Points: 190.

With 10 more Luck Points, he could claim another reward.

"Hey, don't just stand there spacing out!"

"What about the truth I want? Tell me!"

Kakashi said, clearly annoyed.

"I heard you," Uchiha Jin sighed, "But I can't!"

"Your father didn't tell you because you can't handle it right now."

"Either you become a Jonin, or you turn eighteen. I won't tell you before then!"