Saving Uchiha starts from being the patriarch Uchiha Zongxian

Konoha Village, the place where the Akimichi clan belongs.

"Shikaku, still haven't found Tsunade?"

Qiu Daofeng sat cross-legged on the east-facing verandah, bathing in the warm sunshine of the rising sun. Blindness in both eyes did cause great inconvenience to his movements at first, but as a veteran who has experienced hundreds of battles, Ninja, spend more time, and after mastering the surrounding space environment, walking, sitting and lying basically don't need anyone to serve you.

"It's my incompetence."

Nara Shikaku, who was kneeling next to him, had a trace of bitterness and helplessness on his face.

"What does this have to do with you? Don't take responsibility for yourself casually. It took so long to find Tsunade last time... If she wants to escape, ANBU really can't keep an eye on her. Or do you think I’m so confused that I can’t even understand this kind of thing?”

"...I'm overthinking it, Hokage-sama."

"I told you not to take responsibility for yourself casually, Shikaku! Your temper, ugh! Also, don't use such formal titles at home, and there are no outsiders here." Akimichi Qifeng was deeply moved. He sighed. Although the Nara family members are all smart, they may be too smart. They see the difficulties and obstacles on the road too clearly. They understand that the probability of success is far lower than failure, but they have lost a bit of enterprising spirit. Vigor has always been in the position of a helper.

"Let's not talk about it for now. What do you think of the rumors in the village?"

"Is it the rumor that the Hokage assisted in the assassination of the Hokage... Uncle Feng?"

"Otherwise? Could it be that there are other rumors in the village now?"

"Moreover, since the news of your temporary blindness spread, all kinds of messy rumors have been flying in the village. Some said that it was poisoned by spies from Sunagakure Village, and some said that it was the remnants of Gen who caused the rebellion. Some people even say that you are pretending to be ill and testing the loyalty of those below... The rumor that the Hokage assisted in murdering you is just the earliest one."

"... Pretending to be sick? One or two of them? With such outstanding imaginations, they might as well become writers!"

Qiudao Qifeng was speechless.

This mess of rumors is really unbelievable. I am really lucky that some people can think of it. Some people even really believe it. The police department and ANBU have caught a lot of people spreading rumors these days. Some of them are controlled by illusions, and some are used. Those who are bribed with money, and the most outrageous thing is those who truly believe the rumors and then spread them spontaneously.

"Where are the ANBU and the police department? Why don't you take care of them?"

"It's been under control from the beginning, but...it's just a matter of pressing the gourd and lifting the gourd. There are so many people in the village, so we can't completely ban it. We can only investigate each one we find."

"Does that mean it won't work if we don't solve the problem at its root?"

Qiudao Qifeng let out a long sigh.

"Uncle Tofeng?" Nara Shikaku keenly noticed something was wrong. What does it mean to solve the problem from the root?The reason why the rumors arose is simply because Akimichi Torifu, the Fifth Hokage, lost his sight due to illness and temporarily lost the ability to fulfill the responsibilities that the Hokage should bear.

Nara Shikaku knew what it meant to solve the problem at its root.

"Already thought of it?"

Akimichi Tifeng raised his head, feeling the warmth of the sun shining on his face, and murmured: "There is no way to put this matter off forever. The longer it is delayed, the less likely it will be, and even this time it will be Finding Tsunade may not change anything, so I think it may be time to bring an end to things."

"This······"

Nara Shikaku was speechless.

He didn't know what to say.

Thinking about it rationally, Qiudao Qifeng is right. This kind of thing should be cut off immediately. If you are procrastinating, it will not bring any benefits to the Zhuludie family, and it may even bring some troubles to the family. But this matter... ·····It’s really hard to say. Qiudao Qifeng could say to himself that it would be better for him as a junior not to talk too much.

"Five years is not a long time, but it is not short either. Compared to the Yondaime, my luck is already very good..."

Just when Akimichi was talking to himself,

A clan member came to report that the Hokage Assistant came to visit, and he was accompanied by the Deputy Director of the Search Department, Kiden Mangetsu.

"Hokage-sama, you look much better than before."

Under the guidance of Akimichi Dingza, Zongxuan came to the corridor and said hello to the Hokage who was basking in the sun.

"Really? Haha! I feel pretty good myself, although my eyesight has never recovered." Akimichi Tifeng let out a hearty laugh, and at the same time stopped Zongxian from speaking, "I know Zongxian-kun, you must be again I can say that kind of comforting words, so I won’t do it this time. I’ve been hearing those kind words recently and my ears have become calloused, so let’s just get down to business!”

As Hokage,

Of course he knew about the news that Onito Mangetsu returned to the village with a handwritten letter from the Godaime Mizukage, but he didn't know what exactly happened.

Regarding the reform of the Police Department, many people only noticed that a large number of non-Uchiha clan members entered the reformed police department, but not many people noticed that some powerful members of the Uchiha clan were quietly deployed to the border. various agencies such as garrison troops.

Nowadays, in addition to ANBU, Uchiha can be seen in various other institutions in the village.

For example, the Eastern Border Guard Force, an organization that was once under the sole control of Zong Xian, has long been in his possession. The news that Gui Deng Man Yue proactively leaked in advance only reached Zong Xian's ears.

"A few days ago, do you still remember the quarrel between the envoys of the Kumo ninja and the Iwa ninja?"

Zong Xian follows the good deeds, and since Qiu Dao Qifeng said to talk about business directly, he was happy to save some words.

"I heard from Dingzuo that the door was very busy those two days, but it's a pity that I couldn't see the scene with my own eyes. What? Is this related to that incident?"

"A boiling ninja from Kirigakure Village was captured by Kazuma and others."

"Even the Mist Ninja?"

Qiudao Qifeng frowned.

When Zong Xian mentioned the matter of the Cloud Ninja and the Rock Ninja Envoy, he already had a premonition in his heart, but when he heard that the Kiri Ninja also encountered the same thing, he was still surprised. His intuition that had not deteriorated made him I sensed the undercurrent surging in the shadows.

"Full moon."

Zongxian shouted.

Kito Mangetsu immediately understood and handed the handwritten letter from the Godaime Mizukage to Nara Shikaku next to him.

The prodigy of Kirigakure Village is quite honest at the moment. To be precise, he doesn't dare to cause trouble at all around Zongxian. The gap in strength makes him always be cautious and obedient when facing Zongxian. For the strong, this is the rule engraved in the bones of the Mist Ninjas.

Next,

Nara Shikaku opened the letter and read it from cover to cover for Akimichi Fengfeng. The letter was not long, but the content was not bland. Putting aside the useless nonsense, it mainly said that the Mist Ninja had an encounter with a boiling escape ninja. It is speculated that Kazuma and others may have a bigger conspiracy. Konoha and Sand Ninja may also be among the targets, so I hope Konoha can lend a helping hand and the two families will join forces to hunt Kazuma and others.

After reading,

Nara Shikaku also frowned.

He was full of disgust for guys like Kazuma who were determined to destroy Konoha, and at the same time he was full of vigilance. Putting aside the recent troubles, he simply talked about this matter, and with his extraordinary intelligence With the brain, it is not difficult to detect the dangerous aura hidden in the shadows.

"Lord Hokage?"

Looking at Qiudao Qifeng who was bathed in the sunshine and said nothing,

he asked quietly.

If outsiders are present at this time, it is natural to use solemn and formal addresses.

"Zong Xianjun, what do you think about this matter?"

After a moment of silence, Qiudao Qifeng spoke up. He did not rush to express his attitude, but asked Zong Xian for his opinion.

"Just do whatever you can. Although I really want to slap this guy jumping up and down to death, the problem is that I can't find anyone, so... I can only do my best and do whatever I can." Come on! Whether it’s ANBU or the Joint Investigation Department, they can send people to track them down to see if they can find Kazuma’s tail.”

"Where are Kumo-nin and Iwa-nin?"

"What do you care about them? Unless there are clues that Kazuma and others are hiding in the Kingdom of Earth or the Kingdom of Thunder, don't pay attention to them. They can do whatever they like." When it comes to Kumo Ninja and Iwa Ninja, Zong Xian is obviously the same. The deputy's nonchalant attitude did not concern the two villages at all.

"Then... it's still the same, I'll leave this matter to you, Zong Xian-kun." Akimichi Qifeng said these words that he couldn't even remember how many times he said them. He sighed, as if he wanted to say something more, but in the end he stopped there.

"You should try your best."

For this result,

Zongxian is not surprised.

However... Akimichi Tifeng's hesitant attitude at the end made him quite concerned. His intuition told him that it should be a good thing, maybe it was the situation he had been waiting for, but since Qiudou Tifeng finally chose Even though he was silent, he couldn't force the Hokage to speak.

But this is a good sign after all.

perhaps,

It won't be long before we can get rid of the redundant word "assistant".

······

Wait until Zong Xian takes the ghost lamp Man Yue to say goodbye and leave.

The corridor was quiet for another 2 minutes, and Nara Shikaku finally couldn't help but ask: "Hokage-sama, have you made a decision?" It was impossible for him not to notice Akimichi Torifu's last words. end.

"Yes! We can't delay it any longer. It's a pity that we can't speak this time."

Qiudao Qifeng sighed.

His clenched fists proved that he had made up his mind.

"..."

Nara Shikaku opened his mouth and looked at Akimichi Torifu's gray hair. In the end, he didn't say anything, but just quietly basked in the sun with his old elders. ?

----

As the leading brother among the five major countries, the Country of Fire not only has a large population and rich products, but also has several gambling holy places famous in the ninja world, such as Tanshu Street, Hyodo Street, Hyakukao Street, etc., in these places You can see gamblers from all over the ninja world.

Baihuawang Street.

The name comes from the nearby [Hyakkaou Academy], which is an academy established by a local master. It is an academy that specializes in training professional gamblers. This academy has a history of almost 40 years. At its core, the bustling Hyakkao Street became what it is today.

correct,

If Tanshu Street gathers most of the gamblers in the Country of Fire, and Hyodo Street attracts gamblers from the western part of the Country of Fire and from the Country of Wind, Country of Sichuan and other countries, then, located at the foot of Mount Sumilu Hyakukao Street is the most visited holy place for gamblers from the Northern Iron Country, Tian Country, Yu Country and other countries.

today,

Another person came to the foot of Sumilu Mountain.

"Tsunade-sama, we, we have no money!"

The speaker was a young woman with short black hair and a delicate appearance. At this moment, she was holding the small bundle in her arms tightly, looking at the blond beauty with extremely evil breasts with tearful eyes. She looked very much like her. Poor little kid who was bullied.

"What nonsense are you talking about! Shizune, didn't you make a lot of money yesterday? Hurry up and leave!"

"But, but, this is our room and board fee! If we lose, we will have to sleep outdoors at night!"

"Don't worry! I have a feeling that I will definitely win it back today."

Tsunade, one of the Sannin of Konoha and the eldest granddaughter of the First Hokage, said confidently.

only--

Her words seemed to be unconvincing.

Shizune next to her was really about to cry. Tsunade-sama has always said this, but the problem is that she has never seen Tsunade-sama win. Obviously, the money earned from helping people treat diseases is not said to be rich, but it is also It is definitely enough for them to stay in the best hotels and eat the most expensive meals.

However, Tsunade-sama always loses everything in the casino, and sometimes her assets become negative. They have to borrow money from acquaintances everywhere, and they are burdened with a huge debt.

four years ago,

The Nara family asked Tsunade-sama to return to the village to treat the fifth generation Hokage and help pay off the debt. However, in four years, Tsunade-sama once again succeeded and became a millionaire. He avoids debt collectors and occasionally uses his transformation skills to fool ordinary people.

finally,

Shizune was still as stubborn as ever, and could only follow Tsunade-sama into the land of Hyakukao Street with a sullen face. Looking at the casinos with bright lights in broad daylight, she always felt that the little money in her arms no longer belonged to her. They did.

"Tsunade-sama, why don't we find a hotel to stay in first?"

Looking at Tsunade who was thinking about going to that casino, Shizune tried to make a desperate struggle.

"Shizune, you're so long-winded. It's not too late to go to the hotel at night. It's not too late to go there."

But the casino doesn’t have long legs either!

Shizune shouted in her heart.

Then--

Reluctantly, he followed Tsunade step by step into the most luxuriously decorated casino on the right front.

Behind them, the towering Sumilu Mountain towered into the sky, silently overlooking the bustling human fireworks place below them.