A group of children who have not even been graduated for two years actually had the nerve to provoke someone so powerful. They are truly arrogant beyond all measure.
Fugaku returned to the Police Force headquarters with a dark face and immediately called for Uchiha Homura and the others to assemble.
Who was the one that organized the events that just took place?
It was me.
Uchiha Homura stepped forward with a look of great reluctance on his face.
Do you have any idea that your actions almost caused a massive disaster for us?
Fugaku scolded him harshly. Minato Namikaze was able to defeat two Kage level experts one after another in less than $3$ minutes and heavily damage the entire Iwagakure front line troops. If he had decided to lash out while inside the clan compound, the whole family would have been implicated because of your sheer stupidity.
Uchiha Homura felt very indignant and argued back. That guy is simply going too far. He clearly already has someone he likes, yet he still has the nerve to come here and provoke Mikoto.
Even if he is doing that.
What exactly does that have to do with any of you?
Fugaku slammed his hand against the table, loudly interrupting Uchiha Homura. What right do you have to interfere in the private business of other people? And you even had the audacity to use my name for your schemes. Since when do the major events of my life need people like you to worry about them?
What is this? Do you honestly think I cannot see your own private thoughts regarding Mikoto?
The thin veil of their excuses was torn away, and the entire group of young men immediately turned bright red in the face.
Uchiha Mikoto was beautiful, gentle, and very talented. Even the Clan Chief appreciated her and had intended to facilitate a romantic relationship between Fugaku and Mikoto in the future.
Without the interference of Minato, and given Mikoto's traditional lady like personality, she might indeed have accepted the arrangement of the family, but in the end, everything still depended on Mikoto's own wishes.
It is one thing for the elders of the clan to tease a young couple normally, but now that she is clearly in a relationship, you still go up and say such blind words. If that is not seeking death, then what is it?
Minato Namikaze will inevitably become the Hokage in the future. Anyone with eyes can see that clearly now.
Uchiha Fugaku said with a deep and serious voice. So his relationship with Mikoto largely affects the future relationship between the Village and the Uchiha. Once he finally ascends to the position of Hokage, even if it is just for the sake of Mikoto, the attitude of the higher ups towards our Uchiha will undergo a major shift.
But even if that is the case, it does not mean we do not have a chance to compete for her, right?
Uchiha Homura suddenly spoke up. Since his inner thoughts had already been exposed by Fugaku, he no longer cared about hiding his feelings.
They have already firmly established a relationship. What possible chance do you think you have left?
Fugaku's lip twitched in annoyance. He was truly laughed into a state of anger by the words of this foolish brat.
Of course, you are technically free to pursue Mikoto if you wish, but the family will not pay the price for your stupidity.
Fugaku said with an indifferent tone. Fools who still could not see the reality of the situation at this stage might as well go off and die.
Recently, the Police Force has added a lot of fresh blood that consists of non Uchiha members. Under the intentional promotion of Uchiha Ken, there are now two more non Uchiha squad leaders in the ranks.
His father had also warned him many times that the Police Force is actually more harmful than it is beneficial to the Uchiha. This kind of power, which overlaps with the duties of the Anbu, only serves to fuel the arrogance of the clan. It was a trap set for the Uchiha from the very beginning.
Now the family has finally managed to cast off the pit of the Police Force, and there is Mikoto, an Uchiha who is fully accepted by the higher ups of the village.
In this specific regard, she has actually done better than even Uchiha Kagami ever did.
What exactly is the current status of Mikoto?
She is the grand disciple of the Third Hokage, the direct disciple of the Root leader Orochimaru, the lover of the next Hokage, and the good sister of the candidate for the Jinchuriki.
Uchiha Kagami only managed to reach the status of a member of the Shadow Guard.
Uchiha Homura snorted and chose not to speak any further.
He was just talking tough to save face. If he really had to go out and provoke Minato, he certainly would not have the courage to do it.
After the young men left the room, Fugaku went directly to the office of Uchiha Ken.
Father.
You should address me by my formal title during working hours.
Uchiha Ken drank his tea with a calm expression. You handled what just happened very well. Although I personally liked that child Mikoto, personal feelings are insignificant compared to the overall development of the entire clan. Not to mention she already has someone in her heart. Do not hold a grudge over this matter.
I will not. Mikoto is still very young. I do not actually have those kinds of romantic thoughts about her. Fugaku shook his head honestly.
So you prefer them to be older?
Uchiha Ken teased his son casually. Fugaku was suddenly a bit embarrassed by the comment.
That child Yun is very good. Although her talent as a ninja is slightly mediocre, she is very beautiful and good at managing the affairs of a household. She is only $3$ years younger than you. You can try to get in touch with her and see if you like her.
Uchiha Ken said indifferently. As for that boy Homura, send him directly to the front lines of the war to temper his character.
Fugaku was startled by the command. Is that not a bit too severe for what he did?
Severe? Hmph. Just for the mess he made this time, I would not be overdoing it if I simply killed him myself.
Uchiha Ken snorted in frustration. Letting him die on the battlefield as a hero is already a very merciful fate. Staying here in the village, he will be an unstable factor for us sooner or later.
Hearing this logic, Fugaku did not argue the point any further. He was also worried that this kid would cause more trouble if left alone.
This should be your first time interacting with Minato Namikaze, right? Tell me what your impressions of him are.
Hmm. He is polite and seems very easy to get along with, but his inner pride is no less than the pride of our own Uchiha.
Fugaku gave his honest evaluation after a short moment of thought.
Of course, the strong are all naturally arrogant, especially a brilliant genius like him.
Uchiha Ken nodded in agreement. His view was exactly the same as Fugaku's view. But he can successfully restrain his own arrogance and treat people as equals. This is something many people lack and something we should all learn from.
After members of the Uchiha clan awaken their eyes, they are often affected by special Yin Release Chakra, which leads to extreme personalities. But as the Clan Chief, your head must always remain clear and not be affected by momentary emotions.
Understood.
Mhm.
Seeing the serious attitude of Fugaku, Uchiha Ken showed a look of genuine gratification.
In these past two years, this child has also grown a lot, and his view of things is no longer as one sided as it was before.
Once you get married, the heavy burden of being the Clan Chief should finally be handed over to you.
Uchiha Ken waved his hand dismissively. This time can be considered a blessing in disguise, as it gave you a chance to get to know Minato Namikaze. Just follow his lead. In the future, the position of Hokage might not necessarily fall outside the grasp of our Uchiha.
But father, did you not say before that our Uchiha are affected by our Bloodline Limit and are therefore not suitable for the position of Hokage? Fugaku was very puzzled.
Uchiha Ken chuckled and shook his head. The vision of the boy still was not far sighted enough to see the big picture.
Minato Namikaze becoming the Hokage is a near certainty at this point.
And the descendants he and Mikoto will have in the future will belong to the Hokage lineage and also have Uchiha blood in their veins.
Minato Namikaze is a person who can even restrain his own natural arrogance. As long as those descendants awaken the Sharingan, he will surely provide them with the correct guidance they need.
Combined with the full support of our Uchiha clan, would a Hokage with the Sharingan not finally be born into this world?
With a bit of good luck, besides inheriting the Sharingan, they might even inherit Minato's own dual Bloodline Limit at the same time.
The Uchiha can be considered the maternal family in this scenario. Even if the child's surname is Namikaze, why would we need to distinguish so clearly between each other?
Thinking of this possibility, Uchiha Ken sighed slightly to himself.
It is just a great pity that my own child is a son. Otherwise, how could such a good thing fall into the hands of someone else?
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