In mid-May, the Sunagakure Village split again, realizing that there was no need to make any more sacrifices for a war that was destined to be lost.
Rasa seemed to have anticipated this, and for the first time conveyed his intention to negotiate to Konoha.
The news spread, and the reaction from Iwagakure was the strongest. Tsuchikage Ōnoki angrily rebuked his ally, and the cooperation between the two sides in the Land of Rain immediately fractured.
Seeing that the war was unfolding as predicted, the Konoha Ninja sang praises for Tsunade, the soon-to-be Fourth Hokage.
The Senju Clan has indeed led the village to prosperity, and more and more people are beginning to believe that Konoha will become great again!
During this period, Minato Namikaze and Shu Furukawa to fame. The former carried out efficient killings in the Land of Grass, while the latter single-handedly annihilated the Sunagakure army.
Their strength, far exceeding that of ordinary ninjas, intimidated the surrounding Small Nations, turning former fence-sitters into staunch supporters.
Ultimately, ninjas rely on their fists to prevail. Even if smaller ninja villages lose their commission market again, they still have to greet Konoha Ninja with a smile.
Although the Land of Iron is a neutral country, it is also concerned about the movements of the Shinobi World. After the White Zetsu protecting the base easily learned of this information, they naturally had to inform Lord Madara.
"No wonder he's the rival that Lord Madara mentions every day; his granddaughter seems quite formidable as well."
News has come from the Land of Rain that a guy named Shu Furukawa scared off the attacking Sunagakure forces using only Water Release.
"In the Land of Grass, the Iwagakure, Jonin Kitsuchi, led several hundred ninja in an ambush against Minato Namikaze failed."
" The Land of Rice Fields no longer opposes Konoha's dumping of medicinal herbs, Takigakure once again declares itself an ally of Konoha..."
The more news came in, the more distressed Madara Uchiha became. The ninja village system he had rejected was actually developing better and better, and he seemed to see Hashirama smiling at him.
" Hashirama, is this the trouble you've left me with?"
Madara Uchiha, his body even more emaciated, muttered to himself, while the White Zetsu listened quietly to the " Hashirama Moment."
Has the proxy Sharingan?
Coming to his senses, Madara Uchiha conducted his routine inquiry. The White Zetsu monitoring him shook their heads, chuckling and muttering, "That guy's only been doing low-level missions lately, and he's always arguing with his comrades."
"I only encountered danger once, but was rescued by my companions."
"There's only one piece of good news: he didn't take those medications and insisted on opening his eyes himself."
"To be injured and still not forget to help the old woman, he's just an idiot."
The White Zetsu chattered on for a while, recounting Obito Uchiha's boring life. Madara Uchiha listened in silence for a long time before finally making a decision and ordering, "Activate the Kirigakure's pawns."
"Find an opportunity to sabotage the peace talks, and find a way to kidnap that girl."
"The pent-up emotions aren't enough; he needs to experience despair and pain."
Upon hearing that the Creator intended to take the initiative and arrange a story for Obito Uchiha, the White Zetsu responded excitedly, as they had long been fed up with Obito's boring daily routine.
At the end of May, Fugaku Uchiha returned to the village with victory, and the Uchiha Clan was in an uproar.
The name "Fierce-Eyed Fugaku" made every member of the clan proud. Their clan leader was also a powerful ninja, in no way inferior to the young men in the village.
Fugaku Uchiha was somewhat disappointed by Sunagakure's weak performance. Only fierce battles and life-or-death trials could unleash an even more powerful Sharingan!
The power of the Three Tomoe was no longer enough for him.
Inside the Hokage Building, Fugaku Uchiha noticed a change in the people in the room when he handed over his mission Danzo, Utatane Koharu, and Mitokado Homura were all absent, with only Tsunade by the Hokage's side.
"You've worked hard, Fugaku. After this mission, the clansmen should rest for a while."
"The work of the Police Force can also be temporarily handed over to the Inuzuka Clan. The budget for the second half of the year has been approved, so you don't need to worry about it."
Sarutobi Hiruzen rarely felt heartache for the Uchiha. He had never realized that his clan leader was so "ruthless," disregarding the losses of his clansmen in battle.
Seated to the left of the Hokage Fugaku Uchiha bowed slightly and calmly expressed his gratitude. "Thank you for your care, Lord Hokage Uchiha are also members of the village, and we will not fear death."
After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Fugaku Uchiha took his leave. Sarutobi Hiruzen watched his retreating figure, puffed on his pipe, and after a while, whispered, " Tsunade, Fugaku seems to have changed a bit."
Is it related to the medication?
Fugaku Uchiha didn't have this kind of composure in the past, Sarutobi Hiruzen believed it was a result of his increased strength.
"I saw records about the Sharingan in my grandfather's notes. At most, Madness Pill can only enhance the power of the eye."
" The Uchiha Clan lost some members in several battles, but many of those who survived awakened the Sharingan."
After saying this, Tsunade carefully observed her teacher's expression, noticing that Sarutobi Hiruzen only nodded slightly, before adding, "Teacher, the problems you're worried about won't happen."
"As for the legendary Mangekyō Sharingan, it shouldn't be something that can be developed with drugs."
"This is an opportunity to fully integrate the Uchiha Clan, and I plan to recruit some Anbu members from among them."
Tsunade explained her plans, expecting her teacher to nag her, but Sarutobi Hiruzen instead gave her a positive response. "The right choice, but be careful about who you choose."
"I'll leave this matter to you!"
Sarutobi Hiruzen tapped his pipe, and seeing Tsunade's somewhat surprised expression, he immediately smiled and asked, "Still worried about Danzo? I understand Orochimaru; Root will eventually merge with the Anbu. Give Danzo some time."
"The job of Hokage is not easy; it's time to find someone to take care of your life."
" Biwako also asked me about this, Tsunade, you're already thirty..."
Hearing the cracking sound of bones, Sarutobi Hiruzen stopped talking. Seeing Tsunade's increasingly youthful figure, he shook his head helplessly and whispered, "You are all my family. Putting aside your identity as ninjas, I hope you can find happiness."
Chakra Tsunade herself and suppressed the chakra erupting from her body. With Shu Furukawa's help, her control over the chakra improved by leaps and bounds.
Hearing the teacher's rambling murmurs, Tsunade inexplicably thought of Shu Furukawa, who had always been by her side.
Her body seemed to respond to her thoughts, Tsunade quickly suppressed them. The exhilarating feeling of control she had experienced during their training suddenly appeared and then vanished. "Hoo..."
The Uchiha Clan's valiant performance in the war was recognized, and on the third day after Fugaku Uchiha's return, the clan began a celebration.
Shops in the village started offering discounts and promotions, and more and more villagers began to come here to shop.
Shu Furukawa had just returned to the village to submit his mission, was pulled over. Fugaku Uchiha exceptionally hospitable, and the dinner that evening featured an extremely lavish spread.
Having experienced the trials of war, Inabi Uchiha has become much more composed and no longer looks down on people like she used to.
At the banquet, Inabi repeatedly praised Shu Furukawa, further demonstrating her impressive flattery skills.
"Repair, the war will be over by next year at the latest."
"With the Sunagakure's commission market and the increased profits, does the Lord Hokage intend to expand the Anbu's power?"
Inabi Uchiha asked with a smile, while Yashiro Uchiha, standing to the side, also showed a concerned expression. Only Fugaku Uchiha continued to slowly savor his food.
"The teacher will definitely increase the number of people in the Anbu; the personnel situation is indeed quite complicated right now."
"However, the adjustment will take some time, so Clan Chief Fugaku need not worry. As long as we prepare the best people in the clan, that will be enough."
Shu Furukawa didn't beat around the bush and gave a straightforward answer, which immediately brought joy to both Inabi Uchiha and Yashiro Uchiha.
Fugaku Uchiha nodded in agreement, thankful he had invested in advance. "We trust Lady Tsunade's magnanimity."
"Shu, aside from the Anbu, today I mainly want to discuss the power of the Sharingan."
"You must have seen some information about pupil power. What are your thoughts on it?"
A hint of surprise flashed across Shu Furukawa's face, but hearing such a frank question, he readily gave his answer, "The power of the eye is the manifestation of the Sharingan's synthesis of special Chakra."
"Is Chief Fugaku trying to enhance his eye power? In my opinion, this might be limited by his physical talents."
"Similarly, when it comes to refining Chakra, some ninjas can push their bodies to their limits, while most cannot. The same applies to the Sharingan's ocular power."
"Medicine is unlikely to change this upper limit; I think it's more related to the ninja's talent."
The three of them had already anticipated this answer, but after taking so much medicine, hearing the word "talent" still made them feel a little sad.
Unlike his two clansmen, Fugaku Uchiha wasn't disappointed. He had tried many times and had figured out his limits. "As expected, Shu, you've helped me confirm the answers to some questions."
"It seems the future of the Uchiha still lies in the hands of the younger generation. Mikoto, bring Itachi over here!"
With a look of reluctance on her face, Uchiha Mikoto pushed open the sliding door, handed her son to her husband, nodded in acknowledgment, and quietly withdrew.
"Itachi will be 2 years old on the 9th of next month. I plan to have him start ninja training around the age of 3, beginning with theoretical knowledge."
"As my son, I believe that when Itachi was four years old, he too could embark on the path of a ninja, just like you, Shu."
"Shu, I hope you can teach Itachi. You are the most suitable person to teach him. In the future, he will become a force in the hands of the Lord Hokage."
After saying these words, Fugaku Uchiha bowed slightly, and Inabi Uchiha and Yashiro Uchiha followed suit.
Shu Furukawa's lips twitched slightly. He took a deep breath and gently reminded her, "Clan Chief Fugaku, starting ninja training at age three is still a bit too early."
"We can wait until Itachi graduates from the Ninja Academy before giving him elite training, since there shouldn't be too many wars in the future."
Itachi, who will only be 2 years old next month, didn't understand what the adults were talking about. When he saw Shu Furukawa, he didn't cry, but instead blinked and showed a pure smile.
"As my son, Itachi must shoulder this responsibility!"
"Shu, I entrust Itachi's future to you. The more powerful the Lord Hokage becomes, the more stable the village will be."
After saying this, Fugaku Uchiha's expression turned expectant again. Shu Furukawa didn't understand the logic behind his words, but considering that the three of them had consumed a lot of Madness Pill, he agreed, "I will help Itachi become an excellent Uchiha ninja."
The seemingly soft and cuddly Itachi Uchiha smiled again, unaware that his future had already been planned by his father.
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