Uchiha Clan Leader

Qingcheng had already realized that, given Danzo's personality, he would definitely try to eliminate him in the future. He needed a protective identity before his strength developed, otherwise, he would simply disappear without a trace.

Becoming the leader of the Uchiha Clan would grant him that identity. As long as he held that title, like the leaders of other ninja clans in Konoha, they couldn't just kill him unless he posed a threat to Konoha.

The Third Hokage, with a benevolent expression, smiled and said, "In three days, I will send the condolence money to your Uchiha compound."

The Uchiha Clan's previous compound was in the center of the village. Due to the Nine-Tails incident, they were relocated to the village's outskirts. This was also a subtle maneuver by Danzo and the Third Hokage, effectively marginalizing the Uchiha Clan.

The Uchiha Clan itself wasn't inherently bad; they were just rather proud but fundamentally not evil. They were a clan that understood love even more than the Senju Clan. However, once they lost that love, they would become radicalized and awaken the Sharingan, gradually turning arrogant.

Especially with the village's unwarranted suppression and subtle targeting, they gradually spiraled to the extreme, preparing to launch a coup. But honestly, under such high pressure, any normal person would resist, let alone the proud Uchiha.

Qingcheng returned to the center of the village, as it was safer there, surrounded by other prominent families. Danzo's Root wouldn't dare to cause trouble.

Seeing the Third Hokage agree, Qingcheng was instantly overjoyed and said with a happy expression, "Thank you, Third Hokage! You are truly as great as the First Hokage. May good people live long and prosper. Arigato!"

The Third Hokage exchanged a few more pleasantries and left the infirmary, quite satisfied. He then smiled at Qingcheng and added, "Once you're discharged, you can take over as the leader of the Uchiha Clan."

Qingcheng laid on another round of flattery: "Third Hokage, you are the most benevolent Hokage I have ever met. If the First Hokage knew, he would surely be overjoyed."

The Third Hokage waved his hand again, saying with a serious expression, "Leader Qingcheng, please rest well. We'll take our leave now."

With that, the Third Hokage and his party exited the infirmary, thoughtfully closing the door behind them.

Qingcheng watched the Third Hokage and Danzo leave, letting out a sigh of relief. He wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and thought, Facing this beast Danzo, once my system rewards arrive, you'll be the first I take down.

As the Konoha Elders walked through the hospital corridor, Danzo said with an angry expression, "Hiruzen, why did you agree to him? He might be a good-for-nothing, but he's still an Uchiha. What if he threatens Konoha in the future?"

The Third Hokage said with a serious expression, "Qingcheng is an Uchiha who has inherited the Will of Fire. He will not threaten Konoha."

Danzo said with an angry expression, "Hiruzen, you will regret this!" After saying that, Danzo snorted coldly and left, leaning on his cane.

Homura Mitokado said with a serious expression, "Hiruzen, is there some hidden truth behind this? Did Danzo deal with the Uchiha?"

Utatane Koharu spoke with a perplexed expression, "Hiruzen! The Uchiha Clan is a major clan in Konoha. Their sudden extermination will cause unnecessary panic."

Homura Mitokado said with a solemn expression, thinking, We are all Konoha Elders, but you only conspire with Danzo and leave us out.

What are Konoha Advisors for? They're specifically for opposing things. If you have a good plan, I'll oppose it. If you have a good policy, I'll oppose that too. As long as someone speaks at a meeting, I'll just object.

So Homura immediately spoke up in opposition: "We cannot target the Uchiha anymore. Other ninja villages, knowing Konoha has lost the Uchiha Clan and its strength has been greatly reduced, will surely take advantage."

Hiruzen said with a serious expression, "Issue a warrant for Uchiha Itachi, an S-rank rogue ninja."

Utatane Koharu said with a serious expression, "We also need to issue a public announcement, stating that it was Uchiha Itachi's personal act and has nothing to do with the Konoha high command."

The Third Hokage nodded, exhaled a puff of smoke, and softly said, "Dispatch Anbu to continue monitoring the Uchiha's every move."

Homura spoke up in opposition, "We should show the Uchiha some care. If we continue to suppress them, it will only backfire."

Hiruzen Sarutobi said with a very serious expression, "Give Sasuke some incentive. Konoha still needs usable Uchiha."

Homura Mitokado objected, "The incentive should be given to Qingcheng."

Utatane Koharu objected, "Neither of them should get it. Let them compete for it themselves and see who can obtain the incentive."

Hiruzen said with a serious expression, "Tell Sasuke that Konoha agrees to restore the Uchiha Clan, and the position of clan leader will be chosen by him and Qingcheng themselves."

Qingcheng lay on the hospital bed, his expression serious, thinking, I need to keep up this act for a few more days, so the Konoha high command truly believes I'm just an ordinary person, and then I can slowly activate my abilities.

Qingcheng could already feel the benefits of the Strong Kidney and Body Strengthening talent. He had been stabbed three times in the chest, and now he was already halfway recovered.

Just then, the infirmary door was pushed open, and a seven-year-old boy walked in, saying with an angry expression, "You're just a dead last! Why should you be the Uchiha clan leader? Can you kill that man and avenge the Uchiha Clan?"

Qingcheng looked at the black-haired child before him, his eyes red with fury, glaring at him, about to awaken a one-tomoe Sharingan.

Qingcheng laughed heartily, then his expression changed.

He said with a serious expression, "I can let you be the Uchiha clan leader too, but can you help the Uchiha Clan prosper and grow? Do you have that ability, Sasuke?"

Sasuke looked surprised, lowered his gaze to his crotch, and said with a bewildered expression, "Then can you avenge the Uchiha?"

Qingcheng said with a serious expression, "What's the point of revenge? Can the Uchiha Clan truly be restored? We Uchiha should focus on having more clan members; that's how our clan can revive."

Sasuke was speechless, looking at Qingcheng in a daze, then emphasized again, "Then what about the Uchiha's revenge?"

Qingcheng looked at the young Sasuke, still adorable with his baby face and easy to manipulate, and said with a smile, "Wait for the right time, place, and people, then find an opportunity to take down your brother."

Sasuke yelled furiously, "He's not my brother! His name is Itachi! He doesn't deserve to be called an Uchiha!"

Qingcheng said very seriously, "Everything you say is true, but I am the clan leader. Once you're strong enough, I will approve your leaving the village and let you take down that man who murdered his parents."

Sasuke regained his composure and said proudly, "Remember, once I'm strong enough, you'll let me leave the village to kill that man."

Qingcheng was quite surprised. He had just become the clan leader, and Sasuke already knew. Someone must have secretly instigated this, wanting him and Sasuke to clash.

The young Sasuke already had the strength of a genin. Qingcheng, without any Chakra, really couldn't handle Sasuke. If Sasuke lost his mind, Qingcheng would be back in bed.

Qingcheng immediately played the emotional card: "Sasuke, we are the only Uchiha left. For the Uchiha to prosper, someone must step up. As for this clan leader position, it's about clan reproduction, and it's clear you have the capability for that."

Sasuke, hearing Qingcheng's words, showed a proud expression. He looked at his own thigh and said indifferently, "Indeed, you are more suited for the clan leader position than I am."

Qingcheng smiled and said, "You can serve as the vice-leader. With the two of us, one main and one vice, we can surely revive the Uchiha clan, which has been passed down for thousands of years."

The Anbu members were all stunned: "A seven-year-old vice-leader? This Uchiha dead last is truly crazy!"

Another Anbu laughed, "One dead last, one mentally unstable. To think they can revive the Uchiha is truly a fantasy."

Sasuke said with a serious expression, "Leader, I will definitely cooperate with you to rebuild the Uchiha."

Qingcheng smiled and said, "We're family, so there's no need to be so formal. Just call me Ge."

Sasuke looked expectant and said, "Big Brother Qingcheng, our Uchiha Clan will definitely rise again, right?"

Qingcheng looked at the eager Sasuke and thought to himself, He still loves the Uchiha Clan, unlike those who are misguided.

They can't tell the difference between clan and village. What good is a village without a clan? Besides, who does Konoha truly belong to now? Isn't it the Sarutobi clan?

During the Fourth Hokage's era, no Uchiha called for a coup. Even during the Nine-Tails' attack, all Uchiha members wanted to participate and help the Fourth Hokage suppress the Nine-Tails.

It was Hiruzen who had Danzo suppress the Uchiha Clan, which then incited the talk of a coup, growing louder and louder. Danzo had long been obsessed with the power of the Sharingan and was practically hoping for such an opportunity.

Qingcheng smiled and said, "Sasuke, teach me the Chakra Cultivation Technique and the Great Fireball Technique. I want to see if I can cultivate Chakra."

Sasuke looked surprised and said, worriedly, "Brother Qingcheng, you don't even know the Chakra Cultivation Technique?"

Ten minutes later, Qingcheng still couldn't master the Chakra Cultivation Technique. He looked at Sasuke with a frustrated expression and said, "Go back to your room for now, and remember to close the door behind you."

Sasuke looked surprised and said, "Brother Qingcheng, you can't even become a ninja. At this point, I can only rely on myself to kill that man."

With that, he left Qingcheng's bedside and closed the door behind him.

Meanwhile, the Anbu ninja monitoring Qingcheng conveyed the news that Qingcheng was practicing but couldn't cultivate Chakra to the Third Hokage.

Inside the Hokage's office, Danzo and the Third Hokage were discussing. Danzo said, with a serious expression, "Giving those two useless Uchiha so much compensation—it's best to secretly kill them."

The Third Hokage took a puff from his pipe and said softly, "We cannot act against our fellow villagers. Qingcheng is an excellent Uchiha."

Hearing this, Danzo looked thoughtful, thinking to himself, I can't make a move on Uchiha Qingcheng in the village. Hiruzen, you are indeed darker than me. Compared to me, you are more suited to be the Root leader.

The Third Hokage looked at the secret message and said, meaningfully, "Uchiha Sasuke is the future of the Uchiha Clan."

Danzo looked serious. "He really is a dead last." He then looked at his arm and thought to himself, Once their Uchiha Clan is re-established, I can replenish my Sharingan again.

Hiruzen said, with a serious expression, "Continue to monitor them. We cannot have another Uchiha Madara in Konoha."

The Anbu wearing a fox mask said, solemnly, "Understood, Lord Third."

Danzo listened to the Third Hokage's words, his face filled with mockery, and thought, Didn't you yourself train Uchiha Itachi?