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"Hmph, Uchiha, I'll let you be arrogant for a while."
In a remote place in Konoha, Danzo stood at the entrance of a deep cave, gazing at the fireworks in the distant night sky with his one eye, and snorted coldly with a ferocious and sinister expression.
The main residence of the Sarutobi clan.
Sarutobi Hiruzen stood in the courtyard, a pipe in his mouth, looking at the fireworks in the Uchiha clan's place with a complicated expression, muttering: "Uchiha, are you so impatient?"
Suppressing the Uchiha clan has been an unspoken but real rule since the Second Hokage, Senju Tobirama, took over.
Therefore, during the Second Shinobi World War, in order to prevent the Uchiha clan from gaining merit on the battlefield, the Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen forced most of the Uchiha Guard to stay in Konoha Village.
This not only dissatisfied the Uchiha clan who were eager to show off their family's prestige, but also made other people in the village dissatisfied with the Uchiha clan.
Why are we fighting on the front lines and suffering heavy casualties, while you Uchiha are sitting in the safety of the rear?
Now, the Uchiha Guard is in charge of the eastern defense line and has successfully repelled the invasion of the Kirigakure ninja.
The Uchiha clan's reputation once again resounded throughout the ninja world.
The Uchiha's influence grew rapidly in Konoha Village.
In Sarutobi Hiruzen's view, the Uchiha clan held a grand celebration on the day the guard team returned to the village as a demonstration to them.
As the brilliant light of the last firework faded, tranquility returned to the night sky.
Uchiha Yuan withdrew his gaze, picked up the teacup and took a sip, then said, "It seems that the family has been preparing for this celebration for a long time."
The fireworks lasted for a quarter of an hour, lighting up the night sky almost as bright as day, and this required a large number of fireworks.
Qi Mu Qing Kong drank the tea in one gulp and asked, "Yuan, Xuan, do you know what's happening with Jing?"
Uchiha Yuan said: "I haven't seen Jing since I returned to the village."
Senju Xuan said, "I met Jing once. He returned to the village later than me. As far as I know, he is now the bodyguard of an elder of the Hyuga clan. It is difficult for him to leave the Hyuga clan."
Hatake Haruko showed a helpless look and said, "I heard that the rules of the Hyuga clan are very strict. As the elder's guard, Jing should not be allowed to meet outsiders at will. Perhaps it will be difficult for us to meet Jing again."
Uchiha Yuan put down his teacup and sighed, saying, "As long as we want, we can go see Jing anytime. The Hyuga clan alone can't stop us. But if we do that, Jing will be questioned by the Hyuga clan, and we can't make things difficult for him."
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Chapter 146 Fugaku summons
Uchiha Yuan was walking on a smooth road paved with bluestone. From time to time, he could feel people's eyes looking at him from all directions.
On both sides of the bluestone avenue are luxurious mansions covering a vast area. This is the central area of the Uchiha clan's territory and where the main family gathers and lives.
In front, four Uchiha guards were walking towards them.
The four of them were arrogant and defiant, and they walked like tigers and wolves.
The four people noticed Uchiha Yuan, and four sharp eyes immediately fell on Uchiha Yuan.
Then the four of them stopped in their tracks.
They recognized Uchiha Yuan.
The next moment, terrifying murderous aura burst out from the four people like a torrent, pressing towards Uchiha Yuan.
However, Uchiha Yuan seemed unaware and continued walking calmly and at the same pace.
The two sides are walking towards each other, and the distance is getting closer and closer.
After a while, the two sides passed each other.
Uchiha Yuan was still just a teenager at this time, and compared with the four tall Uchiha guards, he looked particularly thin.
But at the moment the two sides met, Uchiha Yuan's figure seemed to be taller than the four Uchiha guards.
Afterwards, the two sides separated.
After walking for a while, the four Uchiha guards suddenly stopped.
The four of them were horrified, their foreheads covered in sweat. After a moment of silence, they turned around to look at Uchiha Yuan's figure, who had already walked away.
"It's really scary."
"Is this the might of the Absolute Fierce Tiger? It's indeed as powerful as the intelligence said."
At the moment the two sides met, the four of them seemed to see a ferocious beast as huge as a mountain opening its eyes, and this one glance instantly dispelled their murderous intent.
Uchiha Yuan didn't take the four guards he met seriously at all. With the return of the guards, his achievements were soon known to more guards.
Some people were shocked by this, some felt admiration, and naturally some felt dissatisfied.
Therefore, in the past few days, whenever Uchiha Yuan appeared in the clan territory, he would be looked at with scrutiny.
Uchiha Yuan stopped in front of a large house and announced his name to the servant at the door.
Today is the fifth day after the celebration ended, and last night, a security guard came to Uchiha Yuan's house to inform him that the clan leader would summon him today.
"Guest, please come with me."
The servant must have been notified long ago, and after confirming Uchiha Yuan's identity, he led the way.
In the courtyard, there is a gurgling stream, a small bridge and a stone path, and a few clusters of green bamboos swaying gently in the wind.
Itachi was holding Sasuke and standing beside a pond where a group of colorful koi were swimming leisurely.
Sasuke held a few fish food in his little hand and threw one into the pond from time to time, which would immediately attract several meter-long koi to grab the food, making him giggle.
Suddenly, with the sound of splashing water, a golden koi suddenly jumped up and snatched the fish food in Sasuke's hand in one bite.
Then the fish body fell into the pond, splashing a large amount of water.
Itachi stepped on the ground, picked up Sasuke and flew up, easily avoiding the splashing pool water.
"What a beautiful move."
Itachi landed on the ground with light feet, and Sasuke in his arms let out a happy cry.
At this moment, a voice suddenly came into Itachi's ears.
Itachi turned his head and saw Uchiha Yuan standing in a corridor connecting to the courtyard and looking at him.
Itachi showed a hint of surprise on his face, obviously surprised that Uchiha Yuan appeared in his home.
However, his good upbringing allowed him to nod in response to Uchiha Yuan, which was considered a greeting.
Uchiha Yuan withdrew his gaze and continued to move forward following the servant who was leading the way.
Itachi watched as Uchiha Yuan was brought into a room where his father met guests.
Was it his father who summoned him?
Itachi looked thoughtful and thought to himself.
In the reception room.
As the servant who led the way said his goodbyes and left, the room became silent.
Uchiha Yuan sat cross-legged in front of Uchiha Fugaku. The two looked at each other, and no one spoke.
Fugaku looked at Uchiha Fubuchi, and information about Uchiha Fubuchi emerged in his mind.
This intelligence records in detail Uchiha Yuan's performance on the battlefield and the analysis of his strength by the senior security forces.
The result of the analysis is that Uchiha Yuan's strength has reached the level of elite ninja.
Moreover, given the intelligence that Uchiha Fumi and Orochimaru had frequent contact, Orochimaru was quite appreciative and concerned about Uchiha Fumi. The senior guard believed that Uchiha Fumi's powerful strength should be due to Orochimaru's teaching.
"Yuan, the first time I saw you was the night when the Nine-Tailed Fox went berserk. You left an extremely deep impression on me back then."
After a moment of silence, Fugaku spoke first.
A fierce look flashed across Uchiha Yuan's face, and he said, "I still remember that team of Anbu from that day. How dare they treat our Uchiha clan so rudely? If they do it again, I will definitely teach them a lesson."
Hearing this, Fugaku's eyes moved slightly, and he said in a deep voice: "Yuan, the Anbu are directly under the Hokage. They represent the Hokage's will. You must remember not to provoke them without reason."
Uchiha Yuan lowered his eyes and said in a deep voice: "Don't worry, clan leader, I am not the kind of person who stirs up trouble without reason."
Fugaku looked straight at Uchiha Yuan, and finally showed a trace of helplessness and sighed softly.
Uchiha Yuan's attitude was the same as that of most young members of the clan, especially since the intelligence recorded that he had clashed with Shimura Ichizo, a senior village official.
This made Fugaku realize that the boy in front of him was a man of strong character.
Fugaku's eyes showed admiration, and he smiled and said, "Yuan, I have heard about your performance on the battlefield.
You have done a great job, and your family is now a powerful force in the ninja world."
Hearing this, Uchiha Yuan showed a smug smile on his face.
Fugaku continued, "Yuan, I heard that because of your outstanding performance, the Third Hokage wanted to recruit you into the Anbu, but you refused."
Uchiha Yuan said nonchalantly: "Yes."
Fugaku frowned, his expression becoming somewhat gloomy.
As the direct subordinate of the Hokage, the Anbu Ninja is the most core force of the village and recruits the elites from the Ninja Clan and civilian Ninjas.
When the Anbu was first established, it was a force aimed at the Uchiha Guard, so the Uchiha clan has always been excluded from joining the Anbu.
In recent years, Fugaku has been hoping that an Uchiha could enter the Anbu, in order to obtain the village's secrets and to increase the Uchiha's influence in Konoha.
But so far, Shisui is the only one among the Uchiha clan who has been recruited into the Anbu.
When Fugaku learned that Uchiha Yuan had rejected the Third Hokage's offer to recruit him into the Anbu, he could no longer remain calm and anger instantly filled his heart.
He lost control and punched his own desk, breaking it.
In the dark and silent laboratory, Orochimaru stood in front of a laboratory table.
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Chapter 147 Uchiha Tsukune
"Can you tell me why you refused to join the ANBU?"
Fugaku looked at Uchiha Fuchi and asked in a calm voice.
Uchiha Yuan said directly without hesitation: "I don't like it, I'm not interested."
Fugaku frowned upon hearing this, then immediately relaxed. He said with some regret, "Yuan, you are being reckless. If I could return to the village sooner, I could stop you."
Uchiha Yuan asked: "The clan leader hopes that I can join the Anbu?"
Fugaku sighed and said, "Yes."
He then showed hesitation and paused before continuing, "After the night when the Nine-Tails went berserk, the village was filled with distrust towards the Uchiha clan.
Because the three-magatama Sharingan mark appeared in the Nine-Tails' eyes, this means that the Nine-Tails' rampage was controlled by the Sharingan."
Uchiha Yuan made a surprised expression and said, "How could this happen? Clan leader, who is controlling the Nine-Tails?"
Fugaku said in a deep voice: "The clan has conducted a secret investigation and it is not any of the clan members.
The family suspected that there might be a Sharingan that was lost and in someone's possession.
Regardless of who he is, he is a threat to Konoha and the Uchiha clan."
Uchiha Yuan's face was stern. He raised his fist and punched in front of him, saying, "Clan leader, I will definitely find the bastard who framed our Uchiha clan."
Fugaku responded softly, then nodded and said, "This person must be found, and the Sharingan that can control the Nine-Tails must be retrieved back to the family."
Then Fugaku continued, "Because the Nine-Tails went berserk, the family has been suspected by the village. Although Shisui has joined the Anbu, he is not enough alone. That is why I hope that more members of the clan will join the Anbu so that they can find out the village's attitude towards the family in time."
Hearing this, Uchiha Yuan frowned, and after a moment of silence, he slowly said: "Chief, your consideration for the family is correct, but I don't regret my decision. I don't like becoming an Anbu.
In my opinion, the Anbu are just a bunch of rats who hide their heads and tails and only move around in the sewers.
I want to join the family's guard team, and I want to let those Anbu see that the guard team will never dare to be rude again."
Looking at Uchiha Yuan's determined expression, Fugaku sighed slightly in his heart. With his sensitive perception, he could naturally sense that Uchiha Yuan was telling the truth.
It seems that Yuan still remembers the shame of the Anbu team forcing the family to retreat on the night of the Nine-Tailed Fox.
According to the intelligence about Yuan's performance on the battlefield, Yuan did not act recklessly, but was rather domineering and tough.
The guard team is composed of family elites who have already opened their eyes. Although Yuan has shown great strength, he has not awakened the Sharingan, and he is afraid that he will not be able to convince the clan members in the guard team.
Putting away the thoughts in his mind, Fugaku slowly said: "The family is very happy to see another talented and powerful person appear in the family."
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