After hearing Uchiha Fugaku's emotional explanation, Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't know what to say, but then he felt extremely happy inside.
He is actually serious! Does Uchiha Fugaku really mean that Uchiha Clan wants to give up such a big credit?
Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at the man in front of him and suddenly felt that he had never really known him.
Uchiha Fugaku's words were sound and reasonable. Not only did he keep his position at the lowest level, but he also showed his overall view of thinking about Hokage and the village.
This... how "reasonable" this is!
Hiruzen Sarutobi The huge stone in his heart suddenly fell to the ground. He suddenly felt a kind of relaxation and... gratification from the bottom of his heart.
He thought of the rumors circulating in the village recently.
Police Force's attitude became milder. Uchiha Clan Head personally went to the street to help the housewife carry the vegetable basket, and even... voluntarily gave up on recovering the stray Sharingan, and even sent someone to help Kakashi.
It turns out that those rumors are true! Uchiha Clan is really changing! Konoha Under the leadership of Hiruzen Sarutobi, everything is changing for the better!
Even Uchiha Clan has begun to contribute to the village!
Thinking of this, the way Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at Fugaku softened like never before, even with a bit of approval. The patriarch of Uchiha, the leader of Konoha, and the captain of Police Force, who had always been disliked before, seemed to... suddenly become a little more pleasing to the eye.
"You can think so, I'm... very happy." Hiruzen Sarutobi slowly exhaled a breath and picked up the pipe again. This time, he lit the pipe and took a deep breath. The lingering smoke blurred the expression on his face, "Fugaku, don't worry, the village will never forget any hero, and will never mistreat any family who fights for Konoha."
Even Uchiha Fugaku understood the meaning of this sentence.
Uchiha Fugaku was ecstatic in his heart, but his face remained humble and respectful. "Lord Hokage is ridiculous. It's just..."
He changed the topic and showed a just right, slightly embarrassed expression. "Lord Hokage, I have a small and insignificant request. I don't know... whether I should talk about it or not."
"Tell me." Hiruzen Sarutobi was in a good mood at the moment and waved his hand, "You have solved such a big problem for the village. As long as it is not an excessive request, I can consider it."
"Actually, it's not really a request." Fugaku waved his hands quickly, looking a little embarrassed, "That's right, there are a few people in my clan who are relatively gentle in temperament and don't like to fight, but they are quite strong and very patient. They have always had a wish, that is, they hope to go to the Ninja Academy, become a teacher, and do their part in cultivating the next generation of the village."
"It's just that in the past... due to the culture of the clan and the village's prejudice against us, this idea has been shelved. I just thought... can I ask Lord Hokage to grant their little wish?"
After saying that, he looked at Hiruzen Sarutobi with a look full of expectation and anxiety.
Be a teacher?
Hiruzen Sarutobi was stunned again when he heard this.
He thought that Fugaku would take the opportunity to ask for a piece of land or a batch of ninja tools, or even if it didn't work, he would try to get some funds for Police Force.
As a result, after going around in such a big circle and giving up the great power that would make any family jealous, the final request was just... to let a few clan members become teachers in the school?
This...
Hiruzen Sarutobi's brain is running rapidly.
Let Uchiha people become teachers? Is there any harm in this?
No.
Not only are there no disadvantages, but they are all benefits!
What has been his biggest headache? It is Uchiha's isolation and the gap with the villagers. School is the most important place to shape children's values. If Uchiha's ninjas can appear in front of the children as teachers and use their knowledge and strength to teach and protect the children, it will undoubtedly be an excellent way to break the barriers and promote integration!
In the past, he had had similar ideas, but they were all rejected by the Uchiha Clan with the arrogant attitude of "disdain to associate with brats".
But now, they took the initiative!
What does this mean? It means that Uchiha has really figured it out! He is really willing to let go of his unnecessary pride and embrace the village!
It seems that Uchiha Clan really wants to actively integrate into the village. The Will of Fire that I have inherited for so many years has finally come to fruition!
Hiruzen Sarutobi has given Uchiha Clan a very high score in his heart for his efforts and changes.
Taking retreat as a way to advance, he gave up the glitz and fame, and got an excellent opportunity to integrate into the village that could change the family's future! This political thought is not the same Uchiha Clan who has always been proud of the village!
"Haha... hahaha..." Hiruzen Sarutobi suddenly laughed loudly, and the laughter was full of joy and relief.
"Okay! Okay! Okay!" He stood up, walked to Fugaku, and patted him heavily on the shoulder.
"Fugaku, I agree to your condition. I will personally tell the principal of the school and ask them to give the best class to your teacher Uchiha!"
After receiving a positive reply, Fugaku's face showed a "timely" expression of gratitude. "Thank you Lord Hokage! Thank you Lord Hokage for making it happen!"
"No need to thank me." Hiruzen Sarutobi waved his hand. He walked back to the window and looked at the prosperous village below with his hands behind his back. There was a bit of emotion in his tone, "Fugaku, do you know? I, Hokage, have been working for decades and have dealt with countless disputes and signed countless documents. But my biggest wish has never changed."
"That is, I hope that everyone in Konoha, no matter what family they are, no matter what their origins, can live like a family under this sunshine. As long as there are leaves flying, the fire will burn. The shadow of the fire will shine on the village, and let new leaves sprout."
He turned around and looked at Fugaku with burning eyes. "In the past, you Uchiha were like a solitary flame. Although bright, you did not want to blend with the forest of the village. But now, I am very happy to see that you, as the clan leader, are willing to take the initiative to integrate this fire into the will to protect the village. Go, do it well, and let the whole village see the brand new side of the Uchiha Clan!"
These heartfelt words made Uchiha Fugaku feel a surge of emotion. He knew that Senju Chen's plan had achieved success beyond imagination.
He bowed deeply again and said in an extremely firm tone, "Yes! Lord Hokage! Fugaku and Uchiha Clan... will never disappoint your expectations!"