In the morning, after moving away Mikoto's voluptuous legs and Minami's arm pressing on him, Uchiha Yoichi slowly got up and went downstairs.
Upon descending, he happened to run into Yugito who was preparing for her morning training. Seeing Uchiha Yoichi's robust and perfect upper body exposed, she couldn't help but shoot him a blushing glance.
"Morning, Yugito! Looks like you rested well last night!"
"Your eyes seem to say I had a good rest!"
Upon hearing this, Yugito pouted and immediately stepped on Uchiha Yoichi with her satin-wrapped jade foot, then said with a snort, "It's all your fault, pervert! I only slept two or three hours, and today I have to practice Immortal Technique…"
"That's easy."
Uchiha Yoichi said with a smile, then his eyes transformed into the pattern of the Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan, directly using Ōmononushi no kami on Yugito.
Yugito quickly felt energized all over her body, and the fatigue from not sleeping well last night instantly vanished, prompting her to say in surprise, "Is this your Pupil Technique? Surprisingly useful. I'll come to you if I ever get tired."
"Then I'll have to replenish your stamina in another way!"
Uchiha Yoichi said with a grin, then cupped Yugito's fair face, intending to kiss her. Suddenly realizing it might be inappropriate, he quickly changed his mind, planting the kiss on Yugito's pristine forehead instead.
"Taking advantage of me again!"
After Yugito was kissed, her cheeks blushed slightly. With an air of indignant pride, she used her satin-wrapped jade foot to step on him again, then snorted before turning around to freshen up.
The satin-clad little feet stepping down certainly didn't hurt, perhaps a bit ticklish even, and after a chuckle, Uchiha Yoichi took out breakfast to warm it up, making a portion for both Yugito and Sasuke, and then headed out after eating.
Mikoto and Minami sure would sleep until quite late, while Itachi, Shiro, and Kimimaro's breakfast was no worries, as Uchiha Kazuki would always come early in the morning to prepare meals.
She is now the exclusive helper for Uchiha Yoichi's household, taking care of several children with both ease and a handsome reward.
After finishing his meal, Uchiha Yoichi headed to the Hokage Building.
Having acquired the Rinnegan, Uchiha Yoichi is now able to summon the Gedo Statue, although he is not in a rush, intending to seize control from Uchiha Madara eventually.
Asura's Chakra has about one-third remaining, and once fully absorbed, Uchiha Yoichi plans to extract Indra's Chakra as well.
Sasuke is destined for a better path ahead, with the mere cultivation of Genetic Primordial Energy granting him long-lasting life.
Once Indra's Yin Power is refined and absorbed, perhaps the Rinnegan will evolve even stronger.
Yomi Tsu ze Watari can still be practiced more proficiently, or it may be worth seeking out forests rich in Life Force to extract plenty of Life Energy. Moreover, it's uncertain if accumulated Life Energy can directly resurrect people.
While pondering the powers of the Rinnegan, Uchiha unknowingly arrived at the Hokage Building.
Though it was not yet eight, many ninjas were already present at the Hokage building.
Some were 'old hands' at the Hokage Building and had some nostalgia seeing Uchiha Yoichi become the Fifth Hokage, yet upon encountering him face-to-face, they greeted him, and Uchiha Yoichi returned the greeting.
After reaching the office, which now sported a sign reading Hokage Office outside, Uchiha Yoichi did not swap rooms with Hatake Sakumo. His current room was already spacious and had a resting area, so there was no need to switch back.
Hyuga Satomi was already tidying up the paperwork, and upon seeing Uchiha Yoichi enter, she stood up and sweetly smiled, "Teacher Yoichi, you're here."
"Yes, Satomi, could you ask the Anbu to call Yakushi Nonou over?"
Uchiha Yoichi opened his mouth to say, and after hearing this, Hyuga Satomi poured him a cup of tea and then went to notify the Anbu promptly.
Currently, Yakushi Nonou is overseeing the Uchiha Trading Association while also managing information transmission.
Recently, Mikoto has become more liberal in delegating tasks, mostly handling matters assigned by Uchiha Yoichi, allowing the association to develop steadily. Now, Mikoto focuses more on family, spending time with Sasuke, Itachi, Karin, and others.
Soon, Yakushi Nonou was brought over.
Uchiha Yoichi directly ordered, "Nonou, pass this information to Pakura. Inform her to prepare, as Uchiha Madara might soon target the Hidden Sand Village. Their aim is the One-tailed; ensure Pakura is ready for what's next…"
After Uchiha Madara seizes the One-tailed, Konoha will deploy troops against the Hidden Sand. Tomorrow is Uchiha Yoichi's Hokage induction ceremony; it will be necessary to demonstrate some achievements.
The ninja clans including Hyuga, Uchiha, Inuzuka, Aburame, as well as the village's regular ninjas, are now well-prepared. Should war erupt, they can immediately assemble a four-thousand-strong Ninja Corps.
Moreover, all of Konoha's ninjas are elites. This time, Uchiha Yoichi also included Gates, along with Shinga from Ryuchi Cave and other summoned Great Snakes, aiming to annex both the Hidden Sand Village and the Land of Wind in one fell swoop.
Therefore, Uchiha Yoichi needs to give Pakura an advance warning; though it may cause Pakura to feel abjectly dishonorable at heart.
But Uchiha Yoichi meticulously persuaded Pakura in his message that short-term pain is for enduring peace. After unification, Konoha will amend the Land of Wind's desertification, turning the region back into an oasis.
By then, all residents wanting to live in the oasis will thank you, whereas those in the Land of Wind will face a hellish ordeal; on one hand is a hero improving citizens' lives, on the other, a villain hindering people for the sake of reputation. Uchiha Yoichi believes Pakura knows what choice to make.