The legend of Fifth Uchiha - Chapter 14
Chapter 14 Third Generation Temptation
The destruction of Uzushio Village was obviously due to the Third Generation’s negligence. As a small island on the East Blue of the Fire Country, Uzushio Country has an important geographical location to resist the Water Country.
When Konoha was struggling with World War II, Uzushio Village was destroyed by ninjas of unknown nationality.
This was clearly a premeditated attack, and a wandering ninja definitely did not have the ability to do this.
Fortunately, Uchiha Naraku saved many Uzumaki people and prevented the Uzumaki clan from disappearing in the long river of history.
The Third Generation of Konoha in the 38th year, in their early 40s, in middle age, is at a time when their energy is gradually declining. But they can still get a glimpse of the ninja hero’s demeanor.
The Anbu on duty entered the Hokage’s office through the window and reported something to the Third Generation.
Third Generation blew a smoke ring from his pipe and nodded.
The office door opened and Uchiha Fugaku walked in.
“Hokage-sama.” Uchiha Fugaku greeted softly.
“Haha, Fugaku is here, please sit down”
The two Anbu instantly entered the empty Hokage’s office and brought a chair for Uchiha Fugaku.
Fugaku was a little confused. Although he had frequent contact with the Third Hokage before and was quite impressed by his gentleness, he had never seemed so polite.
“Hokage-sama, is there some secret mission for summoning Fugaku?”
Fugaku asked quietly. As for the Hokage’s summons, Fugaku could only think that it was an assignment for some dangerous mission.
Fugaku also participated in battles during World War II and was given the nickname of Fugaku with the Evil Eyes. He was confident enough in his own fighting ability.
“Fugaku, I just asked you to come to the office. There is no confidential mission. I watched you grow up. Now you have grown into an excellent ninja and contribute to Konoha. I am very pleased.”
The Third Generation puffed out smoke and smiled. The Third Generation was indeed Konoha in the sun, and their words brought back memories for Fugaku.
Fugaku was nineteen years old at this time, still in his youth, and was indeed a ninja who grew up in the Third Generation era.
“Haha, Master Hokage, you are too kind. As a Konoha Shinobi, I should contribute to Konoha. This is natural and it is also the fate of a ninja.”
Fugaku smiled slightly and said that at this time in the major ninja villages, ninjas were still called tools, and this was indeed the fate of ninjas.
“Well, I heard that Uchiha nominated Naraku to be the clan leader. Some time ago, Naraku came and asked to go to war. Hey, although Naraku is an excellent child, his behavior is still a little rash.”
Hearing the Third Generation’s words that somewhat disparaged Naraku, Fugaku frowned slightly.
Although Fugaku has ambitions for Uchiha power, he is still a proud Uchiha at heart, and clearly feels that the Third Generation is somewhat contemptuous of the Uchiha leader.
“You are right. The chief has brought many changes to the tribe.”
Fugaku agreed quietly, nodding at Naraku’s identity and achievements.
The changes in the Uchiha clan over the past three years have been seen not only by Fugaku and many Uchiha, but also by the Third Hokage and the two advisors.
Seeing the so-called Clan Affairs Office established by Uchiha, it seems to have the prototype of the Hokage Building, and it is obvious that power is tending to be concentrated.
This is not good news for the Third Generation, who are determined to weaken the influence of the Ninja Clan.
The influence of the Great Ninja Clan is too great, which is not conducive to the development of Konoha Village.
The reason why Konoha is strong is because of the dedication of the major ninja clans, and the reason why the Hokage’s power is constrained is also because of the major ninja clans.
The Hokage wanted to weaken the influence of the ninja clans, and the first one to be weakened was the largest and most prestigious clan in the ninja world, the Uchiha.
The Uchiha clan has now elected a leader, and under the leader’s leadership, they seem to be united as one.
Especially since Uchiha Naraku also joined the security force, the leader of the Uchiha clan, and joined the Uchiha clan’s organization, what does this mean?
Who has the final say, the clan leader or the captain? The signal sent by Uchiha Naraku is clearly to take control of the guard team as well.
Such an Uchiha, such an Uchiha Naraku, is obviously an ambitious person.
The many elders of the Uchiha faction actually watched helplessly without saying anything to stop it, which made the Third Generation even more wary of Naraku.
The Uchiha have always been the subject of close scrutiny by the Hokage group, and a situation in which the Uchiha’s power and voice become unified is something they obviously do not want to see.
For the Hokage, an Uchiha with many factions is a good Uchiha.
If the Third Generation group could focus the Uchiha’s energy on various battlefields, or claim compensation, etc., to benefit the ordinary ninjas, it would make the Hokage more prestigious.
Instead, he handled many events very hastily, which led to his resignation in disgrace after World War III.
The Third Hokage took two puffs from his pipe and asked with a serious look:
“Fugaku, the Konoha Guard is vital to Konoha’s law and order. I have high hopes for you and hope that you can live up to our expectations, manage the guard well, and find out those bad apples and spies among the Konoha Shinobi.”
“And manage the streets. I often receive complaints from villagers and ninjas. There are too many complaints. It is obvious that the villagers are dissatisfied with the environment in Konoha and it affects the reputation of the Hokage building. I hope you can manage such things.”
The Third Generation blew out smoke rings and looked at Fugaku with burning eyes.
The last time the Uchiha elected a leader, although the Third Generation paid attention, it was during the fierce World War II and had no energy to intervene.
Now the Ninja War is drawing to a close, with only some local battles still going on.
Now that it has been discovered that Uchiha Naraku is an ambitious person, he cannot be allowed to take control of the Konoha Guard Force easily at this time.
Sarutobi Hiruzen was very keenly aware of the struggles among the various Uchiha factions, as well as the conflicting interests between the Uchiha Fugaku and the Uchiha Naraku.
The purpose of summoning Fugaku this time was to show some goodwill and signal the support of the Hokage, so that Fugaku would not have to worry and could boldly compete with Naraku for the position of captain of the guard team.
Fugaku won the battle, the Uchiha clan leader’s reputation was damaged, and the cohesion of the clan members was affected.
Since the fight for Fugaku failed, the largest elder line in Uchiha will definitely have opinions, causing discord within Uchiha.
As long as there are factions fighting, Uchiha will never be united. It is not too late to mend the fences.
At this time, Sarutobi Hiruzen wanted to use Fugaku to restrain Uchiha Naraku. He could not sit idly by and watch the Uchiha forces become unified.
As a senior politician, Sarutobi Hiruzen is very familiar with such things as dividing, winning over, adding sand in others’ ways, and forming factions.
For various reasons, these old men were helpless in dealing with the two brothers Uchiha Daizang and Sanzang who usurped the power of Uchiha.
But now that it’s the younger generation, Sarutobi Hiruzen is ready to take charge.
When they were young, Uchiha Daizo and Uchiha Sanzo played a lot of roles in many events against the Hokage line.
At that time, the two of them cooperated very well and were like old foxes at a young age.
At that time, Konoha was also in turmoil, with the power transfer between the Second Generation and the Third Generation, and Sarutobi Hiruzen only had the full support of the Second Generation guard members.
The death of the Senju brothers caused all the major ninja clans and powerful ninjas to have inappropriate thoughts. Fortunately, the Konoha Four worked well together.
Shimura Danzō was ruthless and cold-blooded, and he dealt with many people who were difficult to deal with on the surface for Sarutobi Hiruzen, which stabilized the situation and brought power back to the Third Generation.
But the Uchiha Guard is an exception…