Yamahuku hurriedly shook his head and refused with a sincere expression. "Clan Head, I just want to earn some hard-earned money. I can't risk my life here."
After saying that, he nervously waved his hands, indicating that he really could not do it.
Seeing Yamahuku's frightened expression, Qingcheng immediately played his trump card and said seriously, "I can pay more. I can also let your descendants join the Uchiha Clan and become honorable Konoha clan ninja."
Yamahuku was somewhat moved by this. He then said solemnly, "Clan Head, how much are you planning to add?"
Qingcheng replied seriously, "Eighty Ryo a month, with food and lodging included. I'll also give you three B-rank Ninjutsu a year, helping you advance to Jonin, or even Elite Jonin."
Yamahuku was instantly overjoyed. Raising both hands above his head, he said excitedly, "This humble one, Uchiha Yamafuku, pays respects to the Clan Head."
Qingcheng said approvingly, "Your talent far exceeds my expectations. You are the smartest person I have ever seen. Bring your son along next time. I want to meet the pride of our Uchiha Clan."
Yamahuku was instantly delighted and said with a smile, "Understood, Clan Head."
After Qingcheng heard Yamahuku agree, the system remained completely silent. There were no rewards either. Qingcheng secretly thought, This means this path won't work. There's no hope of exploiting the reward system. The system only recognizes those with Uchiha bloodlines.
Hearing Qingcheng's words, Uchiha Sasuke's face filled with anger. He said furiously, "Brother Qingcheng, didn't you say I was the pride of the Uchiha Clan?"
Qingcheng knew that Uchiha Sasuke had a Brother Complex. Under Qingcheng's guidance, his personality had become slightly more cheerful, and he regarded Qingcheng as his older brother. Now that he heard Qingcheng praising someone else, he was instantly jealous.
Qingcheng immediately comforted him. "Uchiha Sasuke, you are a prodigy among prodigies. You are also the future of the Uchiha Clan."
Qingcheng added, "Your future should shine as brightly as the sun. Everyone else will seem as insignificant as grains of sand before you."
Hearing those words, Sasuke was already delighted inside, but his face remained arrogant as he haughtily said, "Even if you're telling the truth, I won't be that happy. The pride of the Uchiha Clan will definitely be me."
Sasuke then put his hands on his hips and said proudly, "I'm going to train. I'll surpass that man's record and become the pride of the Uchiha Clan."
Qingcheng smiled at the arrogant Uchiha Sasuke, then said to Yamahuku, "My little brother isn't very good with words. Just bring your son over next time so he can play with my little brother."
Yamahuku merely smiled awkwardly and said indifferently, "Children are all like that. My son likes hearing people praise him too."
Inside the Uchiha Clan Compound, several ANBU ninja assigned to monitor Qingcheng, along with several Root ninja, began mocking him after hearing his words. They sneered, "That useless Uchiha Clan Head is actually giving the Uchiha name to civilian ninja. He's disgracing the Uchiha Clan."
The intelligence was quickly sent to the Root base. Looking at the report from the Root ninja, Danzo said sternly, "For the sake of restoring his clan, he has already granted the clan name to civilians. Such an Uchiha is either trash, or this is his scheme. Evil Uchiha must never be allowed to exist in Konoha."
The Third Hokage also received intelligence from the ANBU ninja. The report stated that Uchiha Qingcheng had granted the Uchiha name to civilian ninja and invited them to join the Uchiha Clan.
The Third Hokage said seriously, "This Uchiha no longer has any teeth. He only has a tongue left, yet he wants to piece together a set of teeth. That is simply impossible."
All clan ninja basically looked down on civilian ninja, because civilian ninja had neither resources nor corresponding Ninjutsu. Thus, most civilian ninja were little more than cannon fodder.
But by the time of Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, civilian ninja began to rise instead, while clan ninja gradually retreated to the sidelines. This was because too many people had died in the Fourth Great Ninja War, and civilian ninja had a large base, allowing their numbers to recover quickly.
Qingcheng's actions quickly spread throughout Konoha. Many civilian ninja discussed it, saying, "The Uchiha Clan Head gave the Uchiha name to civilian ninja." Some clan ninja mocked, "The Uchiha Clan has started collecting trash."
The Shimura Clan mocked him the most fiercely. Of course, that was also because the Uchiha Clan was arrogant and looked down on the Shimura Clan for relying on others' power despite being pathetically weak.
During the Warring States Period, the Uchiha Clan and Senju Clan stood as equals, while the Shimura Clan and Sarutobi Clan were merely little followers of the Senju Clan.
After Hiruzen Sarutobi became Hokage, he suppressed the Uchiha Clan in every way. The Sarutobi Clan then rose strongly, turning things around and becoming Konoha's strongest clan.
Shimura Danzō possessed autonomous authority over Root, allowing the Shimura Clan to thrive in Konoha. The Shimura Clan's combat strength was extremely poor, and they were only skilled in Wind Release. Yet under Danzo's patronage, they became Konoha's strongest great clan.
However, this move improved Qingcheng's reputation among civilian ninja. Some civilian ninja said, "I heard the Uchiha Clan Head gave Yamahuku eight hundred thousand Ryo. That's equivalent to an A-rank Mission."
Inside the Uchiha Clan Compound, after all the workers had finished their jobs, Qingcheng immediately pulled out a large stack of banknotes and spoke through Money Release.
Qingcheng said seriously, "Folks, the Uchiha Clan has plenty of money. We're just short on people. Help spread the word and see whether any women are willing to marry me."
After receiving the money, the workers all smiled and said, "Uchiha Clan Head, you could be called Konoha's most handsome man. There will definitely be plenty of girls willing to marry you."
Just then, several ninja wearing ANBU masks carried over several large boxes filled with money and Ninjutsu scrolls.
The ANBU squad captain at the front said darkly, "Uchiha Clan Head, Lord Hokage asked us to deliver the inheritance and compensation funds. Please sign for them."
Qingcheng smiled and said, "May I ask who you are? You have traveled a long way. Why not rest for a moment at the Uchiha Clan Compound, have a cup of hot tea, or smoke a cigarette before leaving?"
The ANBU squad captain merely looked cold. After setting down the boxes, he said icily, "Clan Head Qingcheng, please sign for them quickly. We still have official duties to attend to, so we will not disturb you further."
Qingcheng walked over to the boxes. Inside were roughly seven billion Ryo, along with a large pile of Ninjutsu scrolls.
Qingcheng was instantly overjoyed inside, but he maintained a smile as he said, "Uchiha Yamafuku, move all the money and Ninjutsu scrolls to my room. These things are too valuable. I must guard them day and night."
The ANBU ninja monitoring him from the rooftops could barely hold it together. They inwardly mocked him, Who doesn't know you're a loser? Your whole family was wiped out, yet you never awakened the Sharingan. That's practically a miracle. Just how poor is your bloodline?
Some ANBU ninja also believed that Qingcheng's bloodline was impure, that he would never awaken the Sharingan, and that he could not cultivate Chakra.
Qingcheng looked excited as he secretly thought, Buy storefronts, buy shops, hoard land, become a Konoha tycoon, and take advantage of Konoha's female ninja every day. First, I'll get rid of Danzo.
Konoha's housing prices would become outrageously expensive in the future. For example, when Sakura smashed a house with one punch, she broke into a cold sweat and said, "I haven't even finished paying off my mortgage, and I smashed my house."
At that time, Sakura was already the director of Konoha Hospital and an Elite Jonin of Konoha. One could imagine just how absurd housing prices had become.
Looking at Qingcheng's excited expression, Yamahuku said seriously, "Clan Head, should we send them to the storage room? My room is close to it. If anything happens in the future, I can rush over immediately."
Qingcheng sternly rebuked him, "Yamahuku, what nonsense are you talking about? Since ancient times, it has always been the clan head who guards the family fortune. You just keep an eye on the gate for me. I won't treat you badly, understand?"
Yamahuku looked awkward again and said in surprise, "Understood, Clan Head. I'll immediately have someone move everything to your room."
Qingcheng was overjoyed inside. I have Chakra now, and I can cultivate Ninjutsu too. Third Hokage, you all underestimated me in the end.
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