"Is that so, it doesn't sound like a bad thing. In that case, I agree too. Let's have Homura discuss the next steps with you."
Sarutobi Hiruzen spoke up. He wasn't unfamiliar with business; the Sarutobi race also had projects that made money, though few within Konoha.
Because there aren't many people in Konoha, trying to make big moves could likely end up losing money. However, Sarutobi Hiruzen didn't think too much about it, as he was busy with so many other things daily and didn't have the time to investigate these matters thoroughly.
After receiving permission, Uchiha Fugaku approached Mitokado Homura again, settled the price for that area, and signed the contract before heading back home.
The construction of the integrated commercial district was the result of communication between Uchiha Fugaku, the Clan Leader, and the village. Mentioning it at the next clan meeting would increase his prestige as Clan Leader.
When Uchiha Fugaku arrived home, Mikota, wearing a fitted dress, heard the door open and came out. Upon seeing Fugaku, she asked, "Fugaku, is everything set?"
"Yes, it's a total of five million. After paying, we can begin construction. Mikota, let's mention this at the next clan meeting..."
"Mention this? Shouldn't we wait until it's completed?"
"We should mention it at the next clan meeting."
Mikota didn't think much about it upon hearing this and said to Uchiha Fugaku, "Fugaku, I'm going out of the village tomorrow, so let's wrap up this matter quickly."
Uchiha Fugaku was surprised by her words, "In such a rush?"
"Not really rushing... It's just that there hasn't been much going on lately. Why Fugaku?"
Mikota thought about it after speaking and realized she was indeed a bit anxious.
However, recalling that Mr. Yoichi had reminded her about this matter, she inexplicably wanted to complete it soon.... Yesterday, Mikota had that dream again, and she had been having this same dream for days, making it hard to distinguish between reality and dreaming.
In the dream, she lived with Sasuke and Mr. Yoichi, sending Sasuke to school together and watching him play with his father while cooking dinner... Finally, she and her dream husband, Mr. Yoichi, passionately... As if even after six or seven years of marriage, his enthusiasm couldn't be diminished.
"Mikota, are you okay?"
"Nothing, nothing, Fugaku. If there's nothing else, I'll go tidy up..."
Mikota was snapped out of thoughts by Uchiha Fugaku, slightly panicked in her heart, answered as she hurriedly walked towards the study.
Uchiha Fugaku watched Mikota leave, lightly frowned, and then sighed internally: Sorry, Mikota, just hold on a little longer...
He knew Mikota hadn't been sleeping well recently, frequently waking startled in the night and having so many things to attend to during the day. However, as long as he could suppress Uchiha Yoichi's momentum, he would make it up to Mikota later.
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"It's Konoha Lightning Fang! Run, and relay the information back!"
Several Hidden Cloud Ninja on a stealth mission suddenly encountered three Konoha Ninja, and upon seeing the leader, the Hidden Cloud Squad leader immediately shouted in panic.
As the biggest enemy of the Hidden Cloud Village and the one ordered to be killed by the Third Generation Raikage, Uchiha Yoichi's appearance and features were already widespread in the Hidden Cloud Village.
Every Hidden Cloud Squad leader on a stealth mission, upon seeing Konoha Lightning Fang, must relay information immediately.
However, they didn't get the chance!
Chee chee!
A sound of thunder roared. The Hidden Cloud Squad leader wanted to seal Jutsu, his hands just began forming seals when a thunder-wrapped blade appeared in his view.
Spluch!
A blade pierced his heart instantly, transmitting intense pain throughout, and in that moment, all his strength seemed to be drawn out.
"So... fast..."
After uttering those words, blackness flooded this Hidden Cloud Ninja's vision as he departed for the netherworld.
Drawing out the Lightning Fang, Uchiha Yoichi glanced at the Hidden Cloud Ninja fleeing in three directions, then split off two Shadow Clones, disappearing with a flash of lightning.
Once he left, only then did three Konoha Ninja approach to handle the corpses.
"The Captain is truly strong; there wasn't any opportunity for us to act."
"That's expected. By merely analyzing our respective skills, it's clear this squad exists to serve Captain Yoichi."
Inuzuka Daikichi spoke: "Hyuga Yoshimura, observe with the Byakugan for enemies; I'm of the Inuzuka Clan, and Mr. Ike, you know some Medical Ninjutsu and Barrier Jutsu, so we just need to help the Captain find the enemies and handle the traces."
"Right, is there any intel on him?"
"Besides Ninja Tools, nothing else; inside the Ninja Tool Bag, there are no traps. Seems we can restock a bit... though not much for me, haven't thrown many Kunai in recent days."
Sanyanaka Ike said, passing the Ninja Tool Bag to the other two; the Soldier Pill and some scrolls were already removed for safety, leaving only Kunai, Shuriken, and Explosive Tags.
Hyuga Yoshimura shook his head, declining to take it as he seldom used Ninja Tools; Inuzuka Daikichi took the bag, taking out the Explosive Tags, saying, "I'll take these Explosive Tags; I've used some making traps a few days ago, so it'll replenish my stock."
Inuzuka Daikichi sighed, "Earlier, I thought the fame of Konoha Lightning Fang was exaggerated, but now it seems Captain Yoichi's prowess might be underestimated. That Hidden Cloud Jonin we faced last time didn't hold on long under the Captain's command...."
Hyuga Yoshimura added, "The Captain's speed is too swift, and with his physique and Swordsmanship... ordinary ninja simply can't react."
He possessed the Byakugan, able to see Chakra flows within the body, and under his Byakugan's observation, Uchiha Yoichi's Chakra flow was four times theirs.
Hyuga Yoshimura could hardly fathom it; increasing Chakra flow leads to great pain. When elevating his own Chakra flow to its peak, his meridians and body struggled to handle it.
He couldn't imagine what kind of pain Uchiha Yoichi endured with that Chakra flow, yet no expression was visible on his face.
Soon, Uchiha Yoichi returned with three Ninja Tool Bags, noting the scattered Ninja Tools on the ground they had already examined.
Inuzuka Daikichi spoke: "Captain, you're back. We've replenished ourselves, though these people carried no intel for their missions."
"Okay, after destroying the bodies, we'll move on to the next area."
Uchiha Yoichi tossed a Ninja Tool Bag over the body, and the three saw this and instantly vanished; then a cluster of flames struck the corpses and the Ninja Tool Bag, with Explosive Tags inside immediately igniting under the flame.
Leaving the previous encounter site with the Hidden Cloud Squad, Uchiha Yoichi paused somewhere, and asked, "Do you want to take a break?"
Inuzuka Daikichi glanced at the others, then shook his head, "No need, Captain. We hardly exert any effort, just organize it as you will."
"Finding enemies is crucial. Without you, I couldn't locate them."
Uchiha Yoichi laid out a map, letting them approach while saying, "We've almost cleared this area, and though the task is easy, I'm not considering returning, so I thought of checking this place out... What do you think?"
Hyuga Yoshimura and the others exchanged glances, then quietly reminded, "Captain, this seems to be the Hidden Cloud's supply route."
"Mm, with you here, the chance of getting encircled by larger forces is low, and if encountering a Hidden Cloud Squad, I'm confident you all will return unharmed."
With Flying Thunder God Jutsu, he only needed to stall the enemy, let the three escape first, and he'd be secured afterward.
"Then... we'll follow your lead, Captain. We trust you."
Inuzuka Daikichi said, knowing their understanding of Uchiha Yoichi's approach after these days; though typically quiet, he was the vanguard when engaging the enemy and gave the easier foes to them.
And with such powerful prowess as assurance, unless truly led to death, Inuzuka Daikichi's trio would follow Uchiha Yoichi's command without doubt.
Just ten days since venturing out, they've already dealt with five Hidden Cloud Squads. This is why they trust Uchiha Yoichi; out of twenty Hidden Cloud Ninjas, fifteen met their end under Uchiha Yoichi's Lightning Fang.
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