The legend of Fifth Uchiha - Chapter 5
Chapter 5: Uchiha Clan Leader
The succession ceremony of the Uchiha clan leader has been completed. Uchiha Daizo handed over the Uchiha fan, which symbolizes the power of the clan leader, to Uchiha Naraku during the ceremony. (It was really taken away by Madara, and now the fan is used in a symbolic sense)
After taking over the Uchiha fan, Uchiha Naraku officially became the head of the Uchiha clan.
“From now on, I am the leader of the Uchiha clan. I will let the world know how powerful and majestic our Uchiha clan is!”
At the inauguration ceremony, Naraku solemnly swore an oath amid the enthusiastic gazes of his tribesmen.
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Hokage Office
“Uchiha Naraku has become the leader of the Uchiha clan. Is Uchiha Daizo going to step back?”
Mitokado Homura asked while looking at the letter in his hand.
“Young people are always easier to deal with than those old guys like Daizo,” Utatane Koharu said lightly.
The Third Hokage sat in the Hokage seat, smoking his pipe, and said nothing.
At this time, three of the Konoha quartet have arrived. They are not as obsessed with power as they were when they were old, and they are working hard for Konoha.
Shimura Danzō, who was absent from the quartet, was currently leading the ninjas in a fierce battle in the Land of Rain.
“I have seen this kid named Naraku. He is a ninja with a strong will of fire.” The Third Hokage blew out a smoke ring and said slowly.
“The Uchiha are the largest ninja clan, we must not allow them to grow”
Growing naturally refers to guarding against Uchiha going to the battlefield or other places where they are prone to emotional outbursts, and guarding against Uchiha showing up the Mangekyō Sharingan.
“Hmm.” Third Generation puffed out smoke and responded with a nasal sound.
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Uchiha Naraku was a bit upset at this time. He had been the clan leader for a few days, but his subordinates were only Uchiha Yashiro and several young Genin.
The Uchiha elite ninjas of Konoha were accustomed to going to the Great Elders’ House to report their work.
This won’t work. If you can’t take back the power, being the patriarch in name only is meaningless.
Uchiha Naraku led a few men to the elders’ house.
The Elders’ House
living room
“Naraku, how come you have time to come here?” Da Zang asked curiously.
“Uncle, I am the clan leader, but I cannot mobilize the clan members, and I cannot grasp their dynamics. What should I do?”
Da Zang pondered for a moment. He had forgotten this. The tribe leader that was originally elected was only the nominal leader. The actual people in power were still Da Zang and San Zang.
“Do you have any good suggestions?” Daizo has already acknowledged that Naraku has the magnanimity and demeanor to lead the Uchiha clan. Naraku is not a hot-blooded young man.
“Uncle, I suggest building a clan leader’s house or a clan affairs hall. In the future, clan members will report their activities and work in the clan affairs hall.
Whether it is the commission for the family ninja’s mission, or the pension, or the ninja training, ninjutsu training, ninjutsu registration, Sharingan training, or even road cleaning, family defense, craftsman repairs, supporting the elderly, and raising orphans.
All tasks are assigned by the clan head’s house.”
“What do you think?” Naraku asked softly.
When the Uchiha family ninjas completed a mission, they needed to hand over a portion of their income to the family.
It was not much, just 10%, which was used to support the great elders and others, provide pensions for family ninjas who died in battle, and support the elderly who had lost their parents and orphans in the family.
Being a ninja is a high-risk profession. It is normal for a family of three to be ninjas. It is common for the elderly to send off the young, for lonely elderly people, and for orphans without parents. It is not unavoidable for the Uchiha alone, but for all ninja organizations.
“The Tribal Affairs Office? Your suggestion is a good one.” Da Zang took a sip of tea and neither rejected nor agreed to Naraku’s proposal which was obviously an attempt to seize power.
The reason why the Great Elder Uchiha Daizo is able to control all matters within the clan is because he holds huge funds in his hands. When the clan ninjas complete their tasks, they will voluntarily pay part of the funds to the Great Elder.
The money bag is in someone else’s hands.
In the eyes of the tribesmen, if they unfortunately die in the mission, the upbringing of their parents, wife and children in the future will cost a lot of money! The great elder controls the Uchiha’s money bag, so how can the tribesmen not please the great elder?
“You are indeed very suitable to be the chief. I agree. Let’s choose a site to build the clan affairs hall.”
Da Zang does not want to give up his power easily, but he has been at the helm of Uchiha for nearly 30 years. In addition, due to his age, he is already very tired of sailing the Uchiha ship.
Originally, Da Zang was more supportive of his son Fugaku, but Naraku was also good. As San Zang said, it really didn’t matter who became the patriarch.
“Uncle, after the clan affairs hall is built, we still need elders. We will select some of the elders who have made contributions to the clan or are old and appoint them as elders to assist the clan leader in handling clan affairs. Uncle, it may not be time for you to retire yet.”
Uchiha Daizo is almost fifty years old, which is considered an elder in the ninja world. In the fighting environment where the average age of Genin is in the single digits, to be able to live to nearly fifty, he is indeed considered an elder.
Ninjas suffer various injuries from carrying out missions and fighting when they are young, as well as taking drugs like Hyōryōgan that overdraft their body’s energy. Few ninjas die peacefully when they are old.
The Third Hokage served as Hokage for more than 20 years and never left Konoha after that, which is why he lived a long and old age.
“I see. The suggestion of the Tribal Affairs Office is very good. Although the Uchiha has elected a clan leader in history, there has never been an agency like the Hokage to handle affairs. All decisions are made by the clan leader and a few elders.
Your suggestion is very good. In the evening, after Sanzang comes back, we will discuss the site selection for the construction of the clan affairs hall.”
night
In the Naraku family, just like last time, the chief elder Uchiha Daizo and the captain of the guard team Sanzo sat at the top of the table.
The so-called Uchiha leader, Naraku, was kneeling below like a lackey.
“Choosing a location to build a clan affairs office? It’s a good idea, and it’s indeed necessary. The Uchiha have thousands of clan members and nearly a thousand ninjas, so they really need an institution.”
Naraku’s stepfather, Uchiha Sanzang stroked his chin and, like Daizo, was quite in favor of the suggestion.
“I think we should build it next to the Hokage building, so as to publicize the power of our Uchiha,” Uchiha Sanzang changed the subject and laughed.
Daizo nodded when he heard this. “Brother, you are right. This is in line with the reputation of our Uchiha.”
Naraku was speechless after hearing the conversation between the two people.
“Uncle! Father! The Uchiha do not have the strength to challenge the Hokage’s power. The Guard is good, but the Hokage’s Genin unit, Jōnin squad, Anbu, and other departments are all elite ninjas. It is unwise to publicize the Uchiha’s power and so-called fame now!”
“Of course we know, it’s just talk, don’t take it seriously.”
Da Zang and San Zang smiled at each other. They didn’t expect that this famous ninja had no intention of publicizing his fame. That was very good.
“I think this is a good location. What do you think, father and uncle?”
The location Naraku chose was the most central location within the clan, not far from his home, so he could go out and work.
Daizo and Sanzo actually already had three locations in mind: one was the center of the clan, one was on the east side near the Hokage building, and one was the deepest part of the clan.
Seeing Naraku choose the center of the tribe, the two of them couldn’t help but ask curiously
“Naraku, why did you choose this location?”
“Because it is the most central place, it is convenient for all tribesmen to travel. If it is in a corner, it would be unfair to the tribesmen in other corners.”
Naraku smiled, the reason was that simple.
Da Zang and San Zang looked at each other and nodded.