Konoha's Trivial Matters

Uchiha Zhuang calmed down and thought carefully. In the current Konoha, the Second Hokage Tobirama suppressed the Uchiha, tilting policies and benefits towards second-tier and smaller clans. Important positions in the Hokage's office were subtly or overtly excluding Uchiha members. They spread propaganda among civilians about the Uchiha's evil nature and ambitions, and employed other political tactics. The Uchiha clan was like a lone wolf slowly approaching a cliff's edge, with a pack of monkeys, deer, and pigs constantly threatening from behind, trying to force the wolf to jump. Yet, they dared not charge forward to face the wolf's final counterattack. Cowardly livestock, with great ambition but narrow minds, would unhesitatingly sacrifice their companion wolf for a mouthful of rotten fruit. Tsk, it was truly eye-opening. Well, Konoha was growing now. Once the Second Hokage died and the Third succeeded, everything would be ruined. He was a ruthless man who would cut himself down. The neighboring villages were all stunned (except for the later water village). Therefore, if he had the ability, he would seize Konoha as his base and develop; if not, he would poach as many pillars of strength as possible, lie low, grow, and develop stealthily.

Seeing the two still worried about him, Uchiha Zhuang smiled gently, "It's fine. Didn't I tell you long ago? I am a prophet, the chosen son of this world, the only one. In the future, I will be the king who brings order to this world." Hearing these embarrassing boasts, Genmu and Meiko were speechless. They thought it was childish prattle, but he actually meant it.

"Um, Genmu, teach me the Transformation Technique, Substitution Technique, and Clone Technique! I haven't learned them yet. You know, how much of a disadvantage will I be in combat without the three basic ninjutsu?" "No way, you brat. Weren't you having fun just now? You almost sent your father to Takamagahara. I think you're already strong enough without the three basic ninjutsu, you don't need me, a Chunin, to teach you." Genmu tilted his head and taunted, emphasizing the word "Chunin." Uchiha Zhuang looked at the rogue Genmu, then made gestures with his hands, begging Meiko for help. Meiko said to Genmu, "You're an adult yourself, and you're still arguing with your child over these low-level ninjutsu? I think you might learn the advanced ninjutsu you want to learn faster than him. Let him teach you." Genmu, hit hard, was shattered. Under the bombardment of Uchiha Zhuang and Meiko, Genmu finally agreed to teach Uchiha Zhuang the three basic ninjutsu, but Uchiha Zhuang had to help him look at scrolls and provide ideas for his advanced ninjutsu studies.

The next day, Uchiha Zhuang, who woke up early, saw Genmu returning from morning training and secretly sighed. To be a ninja, one must constantly train oneself and not relax their standards. After speaking, he sat at the dining table and slowly ate breakfast. Genmu looked at Uchiha Zhuang's demeanor and was speechless. He couldn't hit him, and if he was hit back, it would be awkward. He couldn't scold him either, with Meiko glaring at him. Alas, being a man is difficult, being a ninja man is even more difficult, and being a married ninja man is truly the most difficult!

After breakfast, the two went to the clan's training grounds. Looking at the scorched training grounds, Uchiha Zhuang said, "Genmu, are all Uchiha clan members Fire Style ninjas? Are there any ninjas who don't use Fire Style?" "Yes, but very few, and their strength isn't high, at most Special Jonin level. Speaking of which, after you enroll, you can learn the three basic ninjutsu at school, so you don't need to come to me specifically to learn." "Because I want to combine learning with fun. The techniques and feel mastered in practical combat cannot be learned in a classroom." Looking at Uchiha Zhuang's slightly serious expression, Genmu was stunned and thought, "Could this kid really be a genius? He's only five years old! Is it my genes that are so good? Should I consider having another one? Make people at night. Maybe we'll have one who is more obedient and more powerful than this brat!" "Hey, even though I can't see your thoughts, your lewd gaze betrays you. What low-level, vulgar things are you thinking about!" Uchiha Zhuang teased. "Mind your own business, stop rambling, watch carefully, and learn well." Genmu was already used to being teased and had developed immunity. The entire morning was spent in the training grounds.

In the afternoon, in the training grounds, Uchiha Zhuang looked at Genmu and said, "Is it that difficult? I learned all three basic ninjutsu this morning. Can't even use a Great Fire Dragon Technique? Moreover, I've explained the key points and the difficulties of cultivation to you." Genmu's face darkened further, and he finally couldn't hold back, roaring, "Do you think everyone is a genius like you? Most people aren't even as good as me! I already know three or four advanced ninjutsu. A Chunin like me is very powerful. I'm so young, and in a few more years, I'll be promoted to Jonin. Kid, that's enough. Believe it or not, I'll use genjutsu to make you dance in public?" Yes, through their continuous training and learning, Genmu discovered Uchiha Zhuang's weakness: his resistance to genjutsu was very low, basically at the level of a Genin. If he encountered a ninja proficient in genjutsu, he would be at a disadvantage (genjutsu is not just what the eyes see; it can also affect hearing, touch, smell, taste, and even the sixth sense). However, normal people generally don't have high resistance to genjutsu. Only battle-hardened training or near-death experiences can improve mental resistance. Therefore, Genmu had no good solution for this, and could only tell Uchiha Zhuang a few methods to break genjutsu. Uchiha Zhuang used the Great Fire Dragon Technique again and swaggered out of the training grounds. Looking at his nonchalant departing back, Genmu showed a fatherly smile, "This kid, if he cultivates well, he will definitely surpass all the current Uchiha. The ninja world is so vast, I hope he can restore the Uchiha clan's glory!"

He walked out of the clan grounds and onto the streets of Konoha. He wore a loose robe and old cloth shoes made by the girls at his command. He didn't carry the Streamer Red Dragon katana on his back, his hair was in a normal Goku style, definitely not a topknot. He had a large wallet in his pocket, filled with thick bills. Uchiha Zhuang disdained certain ugly things; he would snatch and enjoy what was good and kick away what was bad. This was his ninja way of daily life! Strolling leisurely, Uchiha Zhuang looked at Konoha, which was much more prosperous and wealthy than the towns on the border of the Land of Fire and Baiye Town by the mountains, and felt infinite emotion. Money is good, money can truly do whatever you want! Don't you see the golden pillars in the king's palace, and the tattered clothes left by the roadside! Tsk tsk! The Daimyo of the Land of Fire and his family, his retainers! The elders and advisors of Konoha and their families, they only compete in luxury, not in benevolence. The dark side that was not written in the original work, now, only by looking at this prosperous street, the smiling and happy faces of the people coming and going, can one understand more deeply. He felt a moment of concern for the country and its people. Uchiha Zhuang knew that he currently had no power to shake any old forces; he was merely an ant trying to shake a tree. Stealthy development was the eternal theme!

Walking on the street, the evening market slowly became lively, and food stalls gradually set up.