The Imminent Shift in Power

Konoha was only just beginning to settle down, but in reality, undercurrents were still surging.

However, the Uchiha would find their own way to handle those matters; there was no need for him to worry about it.

If one were to speak of true strength, talent, or battle achievements, the person most suited for this position was actually Uchiha Shisui.

But at least for the next few years, it would be difficult for Uchiha Shisui to succeed to the position.

The Uchiha coup had only been completed under the leadership of their clan head, Uchiha Fugaku. Although Uchiha Shisui was recognized by everyone for both his strength and his character, Uchiha Fugaku remained the only one capable of keeping Konoha in check for the time being.

Not to mention Uchiha Itachi, who was only in his teens. Although he had possessed the mindset of a Hokage from a very young age, it was obvious that no one would be convinced if a teenage boy were to succeed as Hokage.

Uchiha Yu lay on his bed late at night, crossing his legs.

He recalled the list he had seen in Sarutobi Asuma's room regarding the conspiracy to rebel and seize power within Konoha.

Many of the names on it looked very familiar; they must have been members of the Root Organization.

Although the fire of the Uchiha's successful coup had led to vigorous arrests of the Root Organization, there were still many who had not been caught.

Calculated this way, the Root Organization seemed to be an extremely unstable factor—even more dangerous than Sarutobi Asuma, who had fallen into the hands of Orochimaru.

"There is only one week left until Uchiha Fugaku attends the inauguration ceremony. I wonder if the remnants of the Root Organization will make a move."

Uchiha Yu kept recalling the details related to the Root Organization.

"The Root Organization is a group of ninjas who were adopted and brainwashed by Danzo from a young age. Without a doubt, their loyalty to Danzo far exceeds their loyalty to Konoha. Although their strength varies, they possess top-tier combat power at the Jonin level. If they want to cause destruction at the inauguration ceremony, the consequences will be quite serious. I must take precautions."

Uchiha Yu leaped off the bed and stretched his limbs.

Possessing the Sage Body, Uchiha Yu did not tire easily; he could fight for three days and three nights without closing his eyes.

However, he still maintained a habit of sleeping for two or three hours every day.

But right now, Uchiha Yu found it a bit difficult to fall asleep.

"I might as well write a letter to Orochimaru. He should have a good way to deal with these people, and then I won't have to worry about it."

Uchiha Yu chuckled. Although Orochimaru viewed him as the perfect vessel, this also meant that, at least for the next few years, Orochimaru would be completely compliant with Uchiha Yu.

It was a mutually beneficial process, but whether Uchiha Yu would actually be willing to let Orochimaru take over his body when the time came was another matter entirely.

Uchiha Yu directly created a Wood Release clone and had it carry his letter to Otogakure.

Otogakure was not far from Konoha, and unlike a Water Release clone that would automatically dissipate if it traveled beyond a certain distance, sending his own clone to deliver a letter to Otogakure was an easy task.

After finishing these things, Uchiha Yu finally felt at ease lying back on the bed to doze for a while.

He had to maintain his condition; after all, he still had to continue training Uchiha Sasuke and Uzumaki Naruto tomorrow!

Those two were the main event.

The next day.

Inside the Ninja Academy, Iruka was still on the podium, explaining various ninja knowledge to the students below.

Everyone was focused, except for Uchiha Yu and Uzumaki Naruto, who were slumped over their desks sleeping.

Uzumaki Naruto, in particular, was snoring so loudly it almost drowned out Iruka's voice.

There was no helping it; after a night of special training, Uzumaki Naruto had already reached his limit and was exhausted to the bone.

Although Uchiha Yu's Wood Release power had restored Uzumaki Naruto's chakra and healed his injuries, Uzumaki Naruto had only managed to sleep for two or three hours regardless.

His spirit was utterly exhausted.

As for Uchiha Yu, he felt this class was completely boring—not even half as fun as teasing Uzumaki Naruto and Sasuke.

Deidara, sitting beside Uchiha Yu, was also crossing his legs and kneading clay in his hands, looking distracted.

In that row, only Hyuga Hinata, who sat next to Uchiha Yu, was listening to the lecture with any seriousness.

Iruka felt a headache coming on as he looked at Uchiha Yu, Uzumaki Naruto, and Deidara.

Just as he was about to bite the bullet and continue the lecture, he heard Uzumaki Naruto's snoring, which completely drowned out his voice.

"Zzzzz~~~~"

In an instant, the forty or fifty students burst into laughter, yet it still didn't wake Uzumaki Naruto.

Iruka finally lost his patience. He cleared his throat and said to Hyuga Hinata, "Wake those three up. Sleeping and zoning out in broad daylight like this—it's completely unacceptable!"

Although Uchiha Yu's current status was that of the Hokage's son, he was still Iruka's student.

Since that was the case, Iruka would not show the slightest fear toward Uchiha Yu.

Hyuga Hinata's face flushed red. She glanced at Uchiha Yu beside her, took a deep breath, and tapped Uchiha Yu on the shoulder.

Uchiha Yu yawned, rubbed his eyes, and looked at Hyuga Hinata, who was facing him with a crimson face, her head lowered and afraid to speak.

"Huh? Hinata, what's up?" Uchiha Yu asked as he stretched.

Don't disturb my sleep if there's nothing important, alright? I'm very busy!

Hyuga Hinata lowered her head and said timidly, "Iruka-sensei just said not to let you guys sleep anymore and to listen to the lecture properly."

Listen to the lecture?

Uchiha Yu wore an expression of utter helplessness.

If it weren't for Uchiha Fugaku forcing him, he really wouldn't want to go to school, damn it.

As the son of the Hokage, he couldn't pull any strings and had to graduate from the Ninja Academy the honest, down-to-earth way.

Uchiha Yu nodded helplessly and said, "Very well, I understand. You may withdraw, my loyal subject; this Emperor is weary."

My loyal subject? This Emperor?

Hyuga Hinata looked completely bewildered, repeating these two "foreign languages" in her mind over and over.

At this moment, Iruka tapped the blackboard and said to Uchiha Yu, "Uchiha Yu, don't think that just because you have a good foundation, you can do whatever you want in school. You still need to listen to the lecture!"

"I understand, Iruka-sensei."

"If you don't learn well at the Ninja Academy, how will you become a capable ninja who can stand on your own in the future?"

"I understand, Iruka-sensei."

"Did you hear me?"

"I understand, Iruka-sensei."

Uchiha Yu replied perfunctorily.

Watching Uchiha Yu, who was as unbothered as a dead pig that didn't fear boiling water, Iruka nearly choked on his own breath.

Damn it!

I'm about to lose my temper!

Uchiha Yu, however, didn't have a care in the world.

He had much more important things to do; Iruka-sensei, you should just stick to teaching those little cuties.

He was really just here to kill time...

Please don't make things difficult for him, okay...

He really didn't want to learn how to make Military Ration Pills or the basic theory of chakra control...

He wanted to fight! To fight!