Kagami Uchiha's Observations

It is perfectly normal for the Uchiha Clan to debate for eight days straight—discussing every day and every night—without ever reaching a consensus.

After all, the opposition faction currently holds the upper hand within the clan.

To put it simply, the decade-plus since Senju Tobirama took power has left the Uchiha feeling cold, and they refuse to believe that Senju Tobirama would ever allow the Uchiha Clan to reap such significant benefits.

Even though Kagami Uchiha has offered repeated assurances, and even expressed his genuine excitement upon learning of Yuya's plan, promising that the Uchiha would take charge and ensure it was executed perfectly, it was all in vain. Regardless of how much Senju Tobirama values him, many within the Uchiha Clan view Kagami as a coward and a traitor.

He possesses influence, but only among the moderates.

Yes, the Uchiha no longer have a "Konoha Faction" that is wholeheartedly devoted to the village.

There are only the radicals, who believe Konoha should grant them greater power, and the moderates, who believe they should avoid extreme measures and sit down to negotiate everything slowly.

The radicals do not believe Senju Tobirama is capable of such kindness. While the moderates are equally skeptical, they feel that if the project succeeds, the benefits will be immense, and if it fails, they will only lose some materials—a small price to pay for finally losing all hope in the Hokage, which is not necessarily a bad outcome.

Only Kagami Uchiha believes that Senju Tobirama and Yuya would not cheat the Uchiha.

However, most of the Uchiha do not believe in his vision.

Kagami Uchiha is deeply disappointed, forced to watch from the sidelines as his clan engages in fierce internal debates that yield no substantive progress.

Seeking to clear his mind, Kagami takes his wife and their child, who is not yet a year old, for a walk through the streets of Konoha. Chatting and laughing with his wife, Masako, he feels his tension begin to melt away.

As Masako walks through the streets of Konoha holding their daughter, Jingxin Uchiha, she says softly to Kagami, "I used to wish you would spend more time with me. Now that you're back, you're so busy trying to do things for the clan that you're overwhelmed. There has been a lot of talk about you in the clan recently. I know your character, but those aunts and uncles do not. I think you should set aside the clan's gossip for a while and get some rest. Didn't the Hokage give you a month of leave?"

Blushing slightly, Masako whispers to Kagami, "I was hoping you would go to the Commercial Street with me..."

Although Kagami Uchiha and Masako Uchiha are already married with a child, in the Uchiha Clan—or rather, in most ninja clans—it is quite normal to marry and have children first, and only then begin to develop romantic feelings.

The continuation of the clan comes first; romance is something to be addressed after the family is established.

Kagami Uchiha naturally agrees without hesitation.

He has been troubled lately, and a stroll is exactly what he needs.

And so, Kagami Uchiha and Masako Uchiha leave their clan compound and head toward the Commercial Street.

Seeing the bustling, lively streets—a stark contrast to the desolate atmosphere of the daytime—Kagami smiles and says, "There are so few people here during the day, but it's so much livelier at night."

Masako smiles gently. "That's true. Everyone has to work during the day. Even we Uchiha have to work during the day."

Kagami nods, and after walking a few steps, he catches the scent of something delicious.

"This smell is... grilled meat skewers?" Kagami looks toward the source and sees a young boy behind a small stall, looking a bit confused. "Is that... Shoyaki? Doesn't his family run a pancake stand?"

Masako lowers her head and chuckles.

Kagami laughs as well. "Alright, stop teasing me. You know I haven't been back in a year, and since I returned, I haven't been out much. How could I know about all these changes?"

Masako nods. "His family did originally sell pancakes, but now that everyone has money, pancakes—which used to be cheap and filling—just don't cut it anymore. After all, pancakes only have the advantage of being cheap and filling; they aren't as tasty as meat skewers.

Besides, when the district was renovated, every household was given a meter of space in front of their door to store items or set up a small stall. So, Shoyaki's family set up a grill. The taste is actually quite good. Would you like to try some?"

Kagami Uchiha naturally agrees.

As they approach, the young Shoyaki Uchiha struggles to swallow his saliva as he asks, "Big Brother Kagami! Do, do you want a skewer?"

Kagami nods. "I'll take two."

Shoyaki Uchiha nods and nimbly hands two grilled skewers to Kagami.

"How much?"

"One hundred ryo for two."

Kagami pulls out two coins and hands them over. Shoyaki immediately turns and shouts into the house, "Mom! I sold two skewers! Can I eat one myself?"

A scolding voice rings out from inside: "Eat?! You've already eaten all the stock we bought! You're still asking to eat? Shut your mouth!"

A middle-aged woman rushes out, holding a slipper, but the moment she sees Kagami Uchiha, her face breaks into a smile and she hides the slipper behind her back. "Oh, it's Kagami! You're back? When did you get home?

You little brat, hurry up and grill a few more for Big Brother Kagami! Don't you dare take his money!"

Kagami waves his hands hurriedly. "No, no, it's fine. I just got back two days ago. Aunt Ryoko, why don't you and Uncle live in the Uchiha compound? Why move out to the East District?"

Ryoko Uchiha waves her plump hand. "Oh, don't get me started. I couldn't stand the atmosphere in the Uchiha compound; it's so bitter and resentful all day long. Since I moved out here, I eat well and sleep soundly. It's a bit tiring, but at least no one comes to your house every day to complain about this or that. Oh, I'm only telling you this, Kagami, so don't go telling anyone else."

Kagami Uchiha nods with a strained expression and asks, "Is it alright living out here? Is there anything you need help with?"

Ryoko's plump face lights up. "Yes! Absolutely! Could you talk to the people in the Police Force and ask them not to fly in and out every three days? Even though this is the street leading to the clan compound, it's still the East District of Konoha. Those Police Force members fly over the rooftops in groups all day long, and it's impossible to do business!"

Kagami Uchiha falls silent.

Seeing his expression, Ryoko quickly adds, "I'm not saying they shouldn't come at all, just... maybe lower the frequency so we can run our business a bit better."

Kagami composes himself, nods, and promises, "I will definitely bring it up with them."

Aunt Ryoko is delighted and insists on giving them a few skewers for free, but Kagami opts for two pancakes instead, one for himself and one for Masako.

Before leaving, Kagami asks Aunt Ryoko, "Are there many people from the Uchiha Clan living out here like you, Aunt Ryoko?"

Aunt Ryoko nodded with a smile, "Plenty, so many! Basically, everything that could be moved has been moved.

Now those factories are hiring every single day! That deadbeat in my family stays at the factory five days a week, eating and sleeping there. He earns two thousand ryo a week—it's a fortune! If it weren't for the fact that their factory doesn't hire women, I would have gone to apply myself, no matter what."

Kagami Uchiha asked in confusion, "But does that have anything to do with you moving out, Aunt Ryoko?"

Aunt Ryoko waved her hand with a look of utter disdain, "How could it not? Think about it carefully, Kagami. This money is all earned through my own hard work. If I were still living in the Uchiha compound, how much of it would be taken from me every month?"

Kagami Uchiha froze, and then a bolt of lightning flashed through his mind. He finally realized what was wrong...

That boy named Yuya beside Senju Tobirama...

Perhaps he wasn't targeting the Uchiha openly like Senju Tobirama, but...

That guy was digging up the roots of the Uchiha!

Or rather... he was digging up the roots of every ninja clan in Konoha...

Where the hell is that recommendation slot data in the backend messages? I've been looking for ages and can't find it. The backend message clearly said 'Author Assistant—Recommendation Slot Data'... or is it because I haven't updated the app?