Uchiha Sasuke and Uzumaki Naruto are similar in age, less than one year apart, but their parents are quite different.
Uchiha Fugaku will turn thirty-eight in just over a month, and his wife Uchiha Mikoto has just celebrated her thirty-third birthday.
Uchiha Mikoto was more than four years older than Uzumaki Kushina, and Namikaze Minato was the same age as Uzumaki Kushina.
It can be seen from this series of age differences that there are still many large age gaps between men and women who get married in the ninja world.
It would be perfectly normal if the ages of Fusugi Fusui and Momiji were swapped. They are less than seven years younger and could barely be considered the same age.
But there is a big gap between Kosugi Bosui and Uchiha Fugaku.
It is indeed strange to discuss parenting with an "uncle" who is nearly seventeen years older.
Originally, Fusugi Fusui planned to hold the first official meeting at the hot spring hotel - Myojinkan, but Uchiha Fugaku strongly requested to host them at home, so he had to change the plan.
It would not be wise to blatantly visit Uchiha's old house at this time, but if you don't go at this time, you may not have the chance in the future.
It's not that I'm worried about any adverse actions from the Uchiha family or the Leaf Village. They socialize openly and openly, with almost no cover. Anyone who wants to know must already know it.
Fugugisui was a little hesitant because Uchiha Fugaku was proposing an attractive deal that was hard to refuse.
As for whether Uchiha Fugaku himself has activated the Mangekyo Sharingan, used magical child skills to control the young governor, and helped the Uchiha family to save the siege, Fugatsu Busui, who is not bad in his own strength, still has Uozuki in his body who is always monitoring him. The goddess provides help, so she shouldn't be easily tricked.
To put it bluntly, controlling the ambition of others and destroying one's own prestige would not be of much use. After all, Konoha Village is a ninja village with a relatively mature individual system. It is not easy for external forces to reach out.
Even if Uchiha Fugaku had a secret trick like Betsu Tenjin, he would not waste his precious opportunity on Fusugi Fusui.
Early the next morning, Fusugi Fusui visited as promised, walked on the simple streets covered with Uchiha emblems, and successfully entered the gate of Uchiha Fugaku's house.
Uchiha Fugaku and Uchiha Mikoto both wear semi-formal home clothes, which somewhat implies an easy-going and intimate style.
The clan leader's accumulated authority makes the slightly old-fashioned Uchiha Fugaku look a bit serious. The elegant and generous Uchiha Mikoto is still beautiful, and she doesn't look like she has given birth to two children at all. She has the feminine style of a "beautiful witch" at home. , showing virtuousness, but still somewhat different from Hongye's mature elder sister.
Uchiha Itachi was not at home as usual, and Uchiha Sasuke had not returned from school.
After bringing the tea and snacks, Uchiha Mikoto left, and Fusugi Fusui and Uchiha Fugaku sat on their knees opposite each other.
"It's a bit unexpected. I don't know that the young governor wants to meet me at this time. Do you have any advice?"
Uchiha Fugaku was very aware of his family's situation. It was really difficult. Even though he had the title of clan leader, he was unable to reverse the situation.
Gu Shan Bu Shui responded calmly:
"Obviously it's for the sake of Xiang Rin and Zuosuke. Of course, this is just an excuse. I myself have been in Konoha Village for more than ten years. This is the first time I have gone deep into the Uchiha clan. I am a little curious..."
"How does it feel?"
"It's quite ordinary, no different from outside..."
It was originally a village, but a high artificial wall was erected to divide it into two parts.
The proportion of ninjas in the Uchiha tribe is a little higher than that of ordinary people, but it is also limited. Most of them are still villagers with little fighting ability, and they just bear the name of Uchiha.
In the ninja world, bloodline can indeed determine many things, but it is not omnipotent.
The vast majority of family ninjas have no gap in strength with civilian ninjas. Geniuses such as Uchiha Shisui and Uchiha Itachi have even directly opened up the level with the second echelon.
In terms of blood inheritance, there seems to be an obvious phenomenon of the strong taking all. A stone's throw of family luck, a few geniuses occupy eight buckets, and the rest are divided into two buckets.
This also makes the powerful ninja clan attach great importance to the qualifications of direct bloodline. An outstanding heir will most likely guarantee a worry-free inheritance for three generations of the family.
The intimidating power of a supreme master is greater than that of countless mediocre people.
Many ordinary Uchiha tribesmen have gathered into a fierce tiger with teeth and claws. Only with the blessing of the wings of genius can they have the possibility of soaring into the sky. Otherwise, they will not be able to escape the end of competing with bears.
"The Young Governor is a sensible person. The so-called Uchiha have long lost their former strength, but they can't bear to admit that they are weak..."
Uchiha Fugaku sighed lightly,
"My compatriots are still immersed in the prestige established by their ancestors and are pretentious, but they have never thought about the changes outside. Many small ninjas and civilian ninjas have greatly improved their strength. They are no longer the weaklings who were manipulated by Uchiha and Senju during the Warring States Period. ”
In the final analysis, the threshold for ninjas continues to lower. If the ninja world had limited resources and could not support many full-time ninjas, and the efforts and gains in continuing to train a large number of children with average qualifications were not proportional, the situation of the self-proclaimed ninja clan would be even worse.
After savoring Uchiha Fugaku's words, Fusugi Fusui asked intriguingly:
"A few months ago, I asked Uchiha Shisui what his estimate of the worst outcome was. Now I also want to ask the patriarch, what kind of realistic ending are you looking forward to?"
"Uchiha is no longer able to save himself. He is like meat on a chopping board, ready to be slaughtered by others. I am afraid that even the plants and trees on the roadside are being watched, so there are no conditions for requesting foreign aid..."
"You are so strong that you have no friends!"
Gushan Bu Shui smacked his mouth and laughed softly.
Nowadays, this description is of course a joke, but it was not a joke decades ago. Even more than ten years ago, it was enough to be proud of.
He has no friends, and he doesn't bother to make friends with the weak. In the entire ninja world, there are only Senju and Uchiha who are equal.
The more glorious the past, the more desolate it is when it declines.
Since the second generation of Hokage, successive village chiefs have been studying various forbidden techniques. Shimura Danzo has also worked tirelessly to seek the power of tailed beasts, wood escape and sharingan. Although most of the experiments have not seen the light of day, they can be regarded as proactive in the end. attempt.
In the Uchiha family, which is obsessed with its past glory, there are almost no top geniuses who want to become the second Uchiha Madara, but they are drooling at the position of Hokage.
Clinging to superficial ambitions without maintaining the true foundation, by the time this generation produces two or three reliable geniuses, it will be too late.
"Master Patriarch, why don't you take tough measures to stop those young people who don't know how high the sky is?"
"I can't take risks. Once the methods are too strong, the family may be divided."
"whispering sound……"
Gushan Bushui, who couldn't help but laugh, said half-jokingly,
"If the Uchiha family had split into two branches earlier, I'm afraid the situation would be slightly better now..."
At least some of it can be preserved so that it won't be stewed in a pot.
To put it bluntly, the pride of the Uchiha family has been deeply rooted in the bones. To outsiders, it may seem like a foolish act of seeking perfection, but in their eyes, it is a matter of course.
Didn't Uchiha Fugaku ever think of retaining part of the seeds and playing a cruel trick so that the family could pass it on no matter what the outcome was?
When encountering difficulties, it seems to be the instinct of the Uchiha people to strike with a big stick. Whether they can beat them or not is not a consideration.
"Gu Shan...have you obtained specific information?"
"No!"
Gu Shan Bu Shui flatly denied it.
Two families with the same long history don't have much contact with each other. Apart from official matters, they don't have many personal relationships.
"Other than worrying about the civil strife in Konoha Village, which will give other countries an opportunity to take advantage of it, the Kosugi family has nothing else to worry about."
"Is this also the daimyo's attitude?"
Gu Shan Bu Shui replied very tactfully:
"This has always been our position."
"Understood!"
Uchiha Fugaku was relieved.
Sure enough, there were no conditions that could convince other forces to lend a helping hand.
There is not even a single word of support now.
Those fighting factions in the clan thought that what they did was so secretive, but in fact every move was under the observation of others. Once their unrealistic delusions were exposed, they would hysterically curse Uchiha Itachi, thinking that it was He betrayed his family and leaked precious information.
With only a position and no thinking, the so-called truth naturally doesn't matter.
Next, the two of them talked a lot, which was basically all lies.
After coming out of the Uchiha clan, Kosugi Bosui took one last look at the rather chilly streets and left without looking back.
Next time we come, it will be a different story. 』
…
One day later, Furugi Fusui and the third generation of Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen had an informal meeting at Myojinkan.
Since leaving a few months ago, there has been no contact for a while, and the two of them have been talking to each other like they have been friends for years.
The main purpose of Gusugi Water Bushing is to warm up the arrival of the daimyo. Some details still need to be discussed in advance, such as the arrangement of guards.
Although there were no attacks against big nobles during the Chuunin Exams, what if it happened?
The "Konoha Collapse Plan" jointly launched by Orochimaru and Sunagakure Village treats everyone equally and targets them all.
As far as the castle is concerned, Sarutobi Hiruzen is undoubtedly much stronger than Uchiha Fugaku.
The two discussed for nearly three hours, but the other party didn't mention the meeting between Fugatsu Bosui and Uchiha Fugaku yesterday.
Either he really doesn't care, or he just doesn't want to expose his flaws.
Gushan Bu Shui just gave it a try, and never thought that he would get any benefit from it just by relying on his long-sleeved dance skills.
After the guests leave.
Hongye appeared and asked Gushan Bushui:
"Did you get the information you wanted?"
"If we don't take action within half a year, then there will still be one to two years. Sarutobi Hiruzen doesn't seem to want to completely give up on Uchiha, and intends to give them a last chance. Even if they really want to annihilate, they don't really eradicate the roots. All Kill them all. And Shimura Danzo is probably really playing a big game..."
The prerequisite for showing mercy is to eliminate the resistance of the Uchiha family with minimal losses, and even throw the blame away.
After all, it was Uchiha who co-founded Konoha Village with Senju. Once he was exterminated by such cruel means, it would cause a devastating blow to the reputation of Konoha Village.
Today's Konoha Village not only has one Uchiha, but also another behemoth - the Hyuga family, Ino Shikacho and other medium-sized ninja clans have joined forces, and they are also quite powerful.
There is an internal struggle for power and profit, and the merciless annihilation of the clan. Those ninja clan will not say it with their mouths, but they will definitely have some thoughts in their hearts.
As for the Uchiha family wanting to rebel, isn't that because they haven't rebelled yet?
It is said that it is to strike first to gain advantage, but who knows whether it is because he wants to incriminate someone?
"Since it can't be saved and no benefits can be gained, why does the young master still want to meet with them?"
“Participation is important!”
The young governor said with a relieved smile,
"Someone reminded me that trouble can be avoided if you want to, but you will lose a lot of opportunities. Fateful events will only continue to unfold around the child of destiny. If you want to make a difference, you can't be too alienated. Shallow water cannot support big fish, and bushes cannot hide giant elephants. Strong winds and waves are indeed dangerous, but if you have the skills, you can still catch the fattest prey."
This is like playing a real-time strategy sandbox game. The edges and corners are relatively safe and more suitable for steady development, but the resources are undoubtedly scarce relative to the core.
Although there are many contenders for the heart of the land, once they win, their solid foundation will be like a mountain of mountains pressing down on them, irresistible.
The Third Ninja World War was completely missed, and the Nine-Tails attack on the village six years ago also passed by. Uchiha Shisui died until the Uchiha family was completely wiped out. There was at least half a year, or even two years at most. layout period.
It just so happened that Kosugi Fusui needed a lot of time to perfect the inspiration he got from Otsutsuki Kaguya, and from this big event, he got enough capital to prepare for the storm a few years later.
"Previously, my entry point was only Uchiha Shisui, but now I find that Uchiha Fugaku is also a good target."
…
More than ten days later, on a sunny summer morning, the candidates and the invigilator for the third Chunin Examination had already entered the venue and were arranging the venue, ready to start at any time.
In the temporarily opened luxurious private room, the daimyo and a group of clan members gathered together to chat, while other courtiers were scattered not far away.
Kosugi Fusui and Liangshige stood behind the daimyo, listening to the lessons of their ancestors.
Xianglin and her classmates watched the game in the ordinary stands. Hongye couldn't enter here, and it was impossible to show up in public.
At the end of the lower stand, Momiji glanced at Fusugi Fusui, who was waving over here, and then at Xianglin, who was talking to Yamanaka Ino enthusiastically, and the disappointment on his face was replaced by a warm smile. .
At this moment, a carefree voice came.
"This...is Xianglin's mother, right?"
A woman with a fierce style and a not-so-soft face walked over, leading two ninja dogs.
"I am Inuzuka Kiba's mother. That guy caused trouble for your family. I will definitely teach him a lesson when I have time. I will never bully girls again."