Konoha Is a Land of Etiquette

But in comparison, it feels quite unfamiliar.

The Kumogakure doesn't have the concept of a commercial district. Its commercial scale is far smaller than that of Leaf Village. Moreover, it doesn't have the geographical environment to establish a commercial district— the Cloud Lightning Gorge is not a suitable place.

Following the address provided by Uchiha Tekka, Bee stood blankly on the brightly lit street, lost.

It wasn't that he had a bad sense of direction, but rather that the area was so interconnected and the roads were so complicated that someone who had only been in Leaf Village for less than a month simply couldn't find his way around.

He had no idea what Uchiha Tekka was planning today, but he had made up his mind—he would absolutely not give the other party the chance to send a Hokage out of the sky.

As for whether Hokage would be so heartless and shameless, even though he ran away, he still grew up in Kumogakure. Whether Uchiha Shingen was ruthless or not, others might not know, but as a former Kumogakure Cloud Ninja, how could he not know?

"Cloud Ninja brat! Over here!" Bee suddenly heard Uchiha Tekka's loud voice.

Looking back, Uchiha Tekka was waving at him from in front of a shop on the street.

He pursed his lips and walked over.

"Not bad, quite punctual," Uchiha Tekka said with a smile.

She looked at him with suspicion.

Did this person take the wrong medicine before coming? Why are they being so amiable tonight?

"These past few days haven't been easy, have they?" Uchiha Tekka ignored the other's gaze. "Today, I'll show you that Leaf Village values those who sincerely come to us. Tonight, I'll show you some fun."

A strong desire welled up in Bi's heart, and he faithfully obeyed it.

"Could you give me more living expenses?"

"No way, you're dreaming."

After effectively shutting down Bi's demands with a single sentence, Uchiha Tekka turned and walked into the store.

He certainly didn't have too much money to burn and just wanted to invite Bi out for fun for no reason.

This was all arranged by Uchiha Shingen.

One thing is certain: in Leaf Village's eyes, his value is indeed far greater than Fu's.

Because Bee became Jinchūriki before Uchiha Shingen attacked Kumogakure.

He is an Eight-Tails Jinchuriki has gone through all the procedures of the Kumogakure.

Uchiha Shingen was well aware of the mystery of that waterfall, and naturally knew what kind of talent the Cloud Village Jinchūriki Jinchuriki produced through this process were.

Even if he can't become the next Killer B, having the skill level of Yugito Nii would be quite impressive.

If it's the former, a fully-developed, Perfect Jinchuriki would be a top-tier fighter regardless of the environment.

In the original timeline, the first Perfect Jinchuriki to appear in Hidden Leaf Village was Naruto Uzumaki.

Uchiha Shingen had no reason to reject this possibility, after all, based on the fundamental setting of Chakra, Jinchūriki are one of the few individuals in the Hokage world who can remain in the meta indefinitely.

Uchiha Tekka didn't really understand Uchiha Shingen's arrangement, but since Uchiha Shingen had told him to do so, he would follow it.

Unaware of this, Bi followed Uchiha Tekka into the store, completely unaware that a pair of Sharingan were watching him from a building in the distance.

That's Uchiha Shingen.

After having Uchiha Tekka observe him for some time, he felt that Bee's performance was acceptable.

Uchiha Shingen needs to obtain the Chakra of all the Tailed Beasts, but while collecting the Tailed Beasts, there is also the need to house them. Directly sealing them is definitely not an option. Currently, the easiest way is to use Jinchūriki.

After all, Hidden Leaf Village had already fully acquired Kumogakure's Jinchūriki technology.

However, it was impossible for Uchiha Shingen to entrust all the Tailed Beasts other than the Two-Tails to the Uzumaki Clan. Although the Uzumaki Clan was born with strong vitality, it did not mean that every one of them could Jinchūriki.

Take Uzumaki Kushina and Naruto Uzumaki, as an example. The reason they were able to become powerful Jinchūriki is because their Chakra has a special property—it can suppress the Chakra of the Tailed Beasts.

If Uchiha Shingen were to simply wash his hands of the matter and leave all the other Tailed Beasts to the Uzumaki Clan, regardless of whether his allies would approve, the Uzumaki Clan themselves wouldn't be able to handle the job.

However, if other villages have already gone through the trial and error process and have cultivated ready-made Jinchūriki, then things become much simpler.

Watching Bi walk into the store, Uchiha Shingen thought for a moment and decided to get involved in this scheme.

He jumped off the building and landed on the street.

Since he had just gotten off work and rushed over, Uchiha Shingen was still wearing his Kage robes; anyone would know that he was the Hokage of his own village.

For the villagers enjoying their nightlife on the streets, the sudden Hokage a fire spirit was a joyous occasion.

The political atmosphere of Leaf Village dictates that the Hokage is approachable; in Leaf Village, any decent person would not be afraid of the Hokage or feel distant from Hokage.

Uchiha Shingen's sudden appearance naturally earned him a warm welcome from everyone.

Uchiha Shingen skillfully mingled with everyone, and even bought an ice pop, since it was too hot.

When he arrived at the shop, there was already an acquaintance standing there.

"Lord Hokage!" The familiar shopkeeper rubbed his hands excitedly. "When Lord Tekka said you were coming today, I thought he was joking. I've made all the arrangements for the girls."

"No need, no need, plain is fine." Uchiha Shingen waved his hands repeatedly.

Are you kidding me? Wearing Hokage robe to drink and dine with courtesans? You must be dreaming.

"Okay, actually I was just saying that." The boss felt regretful, but not surprised.

After all, Master Shingen hasn't eaten meat since he got married, and now that he's Hokage, it's even less likely he would.

"I won't be staying long, so you can arrange things however you want," Uchiha Shingen said.

That Cloud Ninja has been living quite frugally lately, but that's how the rules are. They're not from Leaf Village, so they're lucky to get temporary welfare.

Uchiha Shingen was probably the Hokage who managed the budget most strictly since the founding of Hidden Leaf Village. Under Leaf Village's current system, there was no room for outsiders to spend money lavishly. If Fu didn't have the status of Takigakure's special envoy, her treatment would definitely not be as good as Bi's.

Guided by the boss's enthusiasm, Uchiha Shingen walked inside.

The observation period is over; now we can have a proper talk with the Eight-Tails and its Jinchūriki.

Chapter Thirty-Nine: Leaf Village the Land of Etiquette

Jinchūriki are very important characters in the Hokage world.

In terms of time, it spans the entire post- Kaguya Ōtsutsuki era, and the first Jinchūriki was Hagoromo Otsutsuki.

However, due to the special nature of the Ōtsutsuki Clan bloodline, this ancient profession was basically reworked by later generations, and it was not until the Kunimura period that the technology matured.

During the Warring States period, they weren't Jinchūriki, but rather self-sacrificing terrorists. The early Kunimura period was still the same; the first Five Kage Summit was essentially a mass bombing event.

But to be honest, even now, Jinchūriki are still the most powerful group. Killer B and Naruto Uzumaki in the original timeline were the people who stood at the top as Jinchūriki.

Even at the level of the Five Kage, the degree of control over the power of the Tailed Beasts remains an important standard for measuring one's level within this group.

In the original timeline, from the end of the Warring States period to Kunimura, the only characters who achieved complete control over the Tailed Beasts' power were Senju Hashirama, Uchiha Madara, Karatachi Yagura, Killer B, and Naruto Uzumaki.

Although Karatachi Yagura is in a rather awkward position, in terms of control over the Tailed Beasts's power, he is not as good as Senju Hashirama and Uchiha Madara, and in terms of the depth of his connection with the Tailed Beasts, he is not as good as Killer B and Naruto Uzumaki.

Killer B and Naruto Uzumaki, who were active in the Daigo, fully demonstrated how outrageous top-tier Jinchūriki can be—they were in sync with their Tailed Beasts, and when using the power of the Tailed Beasts, they did so as freely as when using their own bodies. Even when facing powerful Mangekyo Sharingan Genjutsu, they could support each other with their Tailed Beasts and break free from control.

Uchiha Shingen didn't dare hope that Bee would become the second Killer B; the probability was too small.

However, he still highly approves of the Jinchūriki technology developed by Kumogakure's population records.

To deny the death of an entire family is too cruel.

Walking into the shop with practiced ease, passing through the corridor, and opening the door to the private room, Uchiha Shingen saw Bi drinking alcohol gushing from his mouth.

The poor kid hadn't even had a sip of wine before he was startled when Uchiha Shingen opened the door.

The people of Lei are generally fond of wine, and Bi is no exception.

Although the people of the Land of Fire don't like strong liquor, for someone like Bi who is struggling to make ends meet, being able to mooch off any alcohol is a blessing, so he wouldn't be so particular.

But... to my utter surprise, just as he was getting a taste of it, a Hokage jumped out of the door!

Bi felt utterly dejected.

No wonder that Uchiha Tekka was unusually treating him to a party tonight; was this some kind of beheading celebration?

Bi's eyes immediately turned red.

That's so unfair! So stingy! They don't even have any girls!

Uchiha Shingen was startled to see the young man's face changing constantly, and his eyes reddening as if he was about to cry.

What's going on?

He immediately looked at Uchiha Tekka.

What have you done now?

"No, I just ordered him some food." Uchiha Tekka also looked puzzled. He really hadn't done anything wrong tonight.

Surely the reaction time isn't that long?

Uchiha Shingen didn't bother asking anymore; after all, it was Tekka, and he'd get used to it.

He walked to the table and sat down.

This location is very convenient.

Uchiha Tekka was on the left, he was on the right, and Bi was in the middle.

Leaving the center position to the guests, Leaf Village, as the land of etiquette in the Ninja World, naturally required him, as the Hokage, to set an example.

Then he noticed that Bilian's body was shaking.

Uchiha Shingen was very satisfied, presumably because the young man was moved by the warm family atmosphere of Leaf Village.

This is a young person who expresses their emotions very openly.

No wonder, Leaf Village is a land of etiquette, while Kumogakure is a barbarian den, with a whole gangster atmosphere.

Leaf Village is not like Cloud Village; it wins people over with virtue and influences villains with warmth.

Talented individuals are rare, and those who can be influenced by Leaf Village are even more virtuous and still salvageable. Uchiha Shingen had no qualms about becoming a guide on their life's path.

He gave a warm smile, raised his hand, and prepared to pat Bi on the shoulder and offer some words of encouragement.

As for...

He's about to have a heart attack.

The Demon King raised his hand; he was about to send him on his way!

Leaf Village is being incredibly rude. He's already done partying after just picking up his glass? Does that mean they shouldn't waste any drinks and should start the next round right away? Are they going to use his freshly baked brain for a disco?

Damn it! He's still just a teenager!

The people of Leaf Village are so dark-skinned!

No! He has to save himself!

Just as Uchiha Shingen's "deadly hand" was about to fall, Bi decided not to sit and wait for death. He sprang up from the sofa with the fastest speed he had ever seen, flipped in mid-air, and landed precisely back in his original position.

This is a perfectly standard dogeza (prostration).

The standard of form and the precision of the posture were so remarkable that even Uchiha Shingen, a man of great experience, found it strange but couldn't bring himself to interrupt.

"Boss! Please have mercy!"

It's more than just speaking off the cuff; it's completely effortless.

As a former Cloud Ninja, there's nothing shameful about admitting defeat in front of the Fifth Hokage.

Many people want to but haven't had the chance yet.

Uchiha Shingen: "..."

Okay, so you thought he was going to hit someone?

Uchiha Shingen really wanted to hit someone right now, but not a fight, but Tekka.

All these days, you haven't done a single bit of ideological education!

Left with no other choice, Uchiha Shingen forced a smile again.

"By, you've probably misunderstood. We in Leaf Village don't do such things."

He reached out and patted Bi on the back.

"Come on, get up. There's no Hokage here today, just drinking buddies."

As he spoke, Uchiha Shingen gave Uchiha Tekka a wink.

Uchiha Tekka looked at Bee with some difficulty—because of the direction, if he reached out, he could only reach Bee's waist and buttocks.