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Chapter 4: The Fiancee!
Chapter 4: The Fiancee!
“Wait!”
The sudden interjection halted the Root ANBU ninjas who were about to forcibly take away Tohei.
The speaker was no ordinary person.
Dressed in a loose blue kimono with the red and white clan emblem on the back, resembling a ping-pong ball, the man had a stern face and eyes that were intensely fierce.
This was none other than 'Fierce Eyes' Uchiha Fugaku, the young head of the Uchiha clan.
The Uchiha were one of the most powerful and influential families in the ninja world, and their status was undeniable.
When a figure of such stature spoke, the Root ANBU had no choice but to give him some respect.
“Uchiha Fugaku!” Danzo approached, “Your clan is far too presumptuous, daring to use such harsh measures against fellow villagers!”
This was a classic case of turning the tables.
Danzo's style was always about 'I don't care what you think, I care what I think.' Even though he had ordered Kakashi to make the first move, and it nearly cost him his life, he still blamed the Uchiha.
If the outcome had been different, his attitude would have been entirely different.
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Uchiha Fugaku, of course, saw through what had just happened.
But some things were better left unsaid.
Even if he knew Danzo was behind the attack on the Uchiha clan, he couldn't accuse him outright.
“It was just a mistake, and Kakashi is fine!”
Uchiha Fugaku was not about to back down.
If he allowed the Root ANBU to take an Uchiha clan member right in front of him, it would severely damage his authority as the young head.
“Whether it was a mistake or not needs to be confirmed by the Root ANBU investigation.”
Danzo stated firmly.
“Investigating such matters is the duty of the Police Force. There's no need to trouble you, Elder Danzo!”
Uchiha Fugaku refused to budge.
Just as Danzo was about to issue a direct order to take the person away,
“Danzo, stand down. This was just an accident!”
Hiruzen Sarutobi, the Third Hokage, intervened, having had Kakashi taken away and then come to defuse the situation.
As the Hokage, he couldn't allow Danzo and the Uchiha to clash here.
“Sarutobi, you will regret this!”
Danzo turned and left, but not before giving Tohei, who was standing obediently as if frightened by the incident, a deep, penetrating look.
He hadn't expected the boy to hide his abilities so well.
Even without truly acting, the C-rank Summoning Technique was not something a typical academy student could master, let alone a dead-last.
“Thank you, Hokage-sama!”
Uchiha Fugaku thanked the Third Hokage.
Without his intervention, Danzo wouldn't have given up so easily.
“Uchiha are also part of the village; there's no need to thank me!” Sarutobi's tone was gentle as he looked at Tohei and continued, “Well done, Tohei. Beating Kakashi in the exam shows that you are doing well at the academy…”
If it were any other child, being praised by the 'supreme' Hokage would have made them overjoyed, eager to spill their guts (a certain filial son with Hokage aspirations would have been proud).
At that moment, Tohei finally understood why so many Uchiha would later turn against the village.
Faced with the Hokage's masterful psychological manipulation, anyone would be affected.
Uchiha Fugaku, not only unaware of this, but also emotionally moved, agreed wholeheartedly.
It was over.
This guy was done for.
Tohei, seeing his young clan head's reaction, knew that Fugaku had already been shaped by the Third Hokage.
Perhaps it was the result of being brainwashed by the 'Will of Fire' from a young age.
From the future timeline, it was clear that under the Hokage's leadership, the Uchiha were led to their tragic end, accepting their fate without a fight.
“Hokage-sama, I was able to learn the Summoning Technique entirely because of the inspiration from the Will of Fire. Wherever the leaves fall, the fire continues to burn…”
Tohei's face was flushed red.
He seemed like a star-struck fan, loudly praising the Will of Fire and declaring that he learned the Summoning Technique thanks to this inspiration.
Perfect score!
Listening to Tohei's understanding of the 'Will of Fire,' Hiruzen Sarutobi's apprehension slowly eased.
Those who understand the Will of Fire are never bad people.jpg
“Very good. I'll go check on Kakashi. Don't worry about today's incident!”
Sarutobi left, his mood lightened.
After everyone had gone, Uchiha Fugaku left a single sentence.
“Yae is back!”
He then left without another word.
Although he was extremely curious about the summoned beast named 'Taichi,' their awkward relationship made it difficult for him to ask.
After he left, Tohei felt a burning sensation on his back.
Turn around!
He found his two best friends staring at him intently, and the others were looking at him with a mix of curiosity and shock.
There was no way around it; Kakashi's reputation was too high!
As the village's strongest prodigy, being defeated by a ‘dead last’ student was bound to shock and intrigue everyone.
Oh no!
Faced with such a curious group of classmates, To Hei felt that today was going to be a tough day.
And indeed, it was just as he had feared.
He spent a lot of time dealing with the endless questions from his classmates.
In the end, he used the excuse of his family's summoning animal to fend them off.
By the time he left the school and returned to the Uchiha compound, it was already dusk.
The crowd thinned out as soon as he entered the area.
Upon closer inspection, one would notice that only members of the Uchiha clan entered this region, even though it was located in the center of the village.
There was no way around it.
The Uchiha clan operated as a separate entity and naturally faced exclusion from the rest of the village.
This was why the future destruction of the Uchiha clan did not cause chaos in the village; it was not without reason.
To Hei walked calmly toward a specific place.
He usually wouldn't come here.
But today, he had no choice.
Because his ‘white thigh’ had returned.
He was able to attend the ninja academy thanks to this person's help.
Otherwise, as an orphan with both parents dead, no siblings, and no home, and with mediocre talent, how could he have entered the ninja academy?
Soon, he arrived at a secluded courtyard located in a corner of the clan grounds.
Creak!
He pushed open the wooden gate and entered the courtyard, which was roughly a few thousand square meters in size.
In any other place, a few thousand square meters wouldn't be that impressive.
But this was Konoha!
It was like the center of a bustling metropolis in his previous life. Owning a courtyard of a few thousand square meters was not just a matter of money but also of status.
The future relocation of the Uchiha clan was not just due to the threat of rebellion but also because the land in this area was incredibly valuable.
The land was worth a fortune!
Upon entering the courtyard, the first thing he saw were two massive mulberry trees that towered over everything, their branches intertwining and casting a vast shadow over the entire area.
Beneath the trees, the courtyard was adorned with rock formations, a pavilion, flower beds, and a pond, creating a serene and elegant atmosphere.
In comparison, the two-story wooden house, which occupied less than a few hundred square meters, seemed almost insignificant.
To put it bluntly, this courtyard alone was a priceless treasure.
Even the residence of the ‘Strongest Hokage,’ Sarutobi Hiruzen, couldn't compare to this place.
Given this, it was no wonder the other major clans resented the Uchiha.
You've taken too many advantages for yourself; how can they share the spoils if they don't bring you down?
Just look at the Senju clan; they lost everything to the other major clans, which is why they have a good reputation now.
Falling from grace is what makes you a good guy.
Before To Hei could take in more of the scenery, he noticed a tall, slender figure approaching.
Her hair, long and black like a waterfall, framed her bright and delicate face, exuding an irresistible charm.
Especially her pale pink, cold eyes, which seemed to draw one's soul into them.
Uchiha Mei! (Currently has no horns)
She was also To Hei's ‘fiancee’ and his ‘white thigh.’
Despite being only one year older than him, at 13, she had already graduated four years ago.
The ninja academy allowed students to apply for early graduation exams, but the difficulty was far greater than the normal graduation exams.
In other words, she graduated in her third year at the academy.
This was a true prodigy.
Someone like Kakashi, who applied for early graduation in his first year, was a super prodigy, which was why he caught the attention of many village elders.
It was only because of To Hei's unexpected presence that Kakashi, despite his formidable strength, wasn't necessarily a match for a Chunin.
However, it was precisely because of his terrifying talent that he was targeted by Danzo, who tried every means to drag him into the darkness.
"Move back in here!"
Uchiha Mei's voice was cold and indifferent as she walked over.
"Sure."
To Hei nodded lightly.
If not for today's events, he wouldn't have returned.
But since he had caught the eye of that LYB (Lao Yanghu, a term for an unscrupulous person), Danzo, he didn't dare continue living alone outside the clan grounds; it would be like asking for trouble.
Although it was convenient for his research, it also made him more likely to ‘disappear.’
Only he could see the concern behind her ‘domineering CEO’-like command.
His previous self, before he was reborn, wouldn't have appreciated it and would have resented it even more.
(End of Chapter)
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