The moment he entered the Konoha Military Police Force headquarters, Tōshirō immediately felt pairs of crimson eyes staring at him.
Tōshirō felt uncomfortable under their gaze and chuckled awkwardly: "Yo, everyone's here."
He looked at the Uchiha clan head: "What do you need me for?"
He then added, "And what's with this grand display? One would think you're interrogating a criminal."
The Uchiha clan head cast a meaningful glance: "I recently heard an interesting rumor..."
He paused, then continued, "...about you."
"A rumor? What rumor?"
Tōshirō looked bewildered.
He had been either training or with Tsunade these past few days and hadn't paid much attention to other matters.
This kid is still pretending with me…
The Uchiha clan head had known about Tōshirō's situation for a while, but he was still somewhat surprised when he received the news.
It seems the day has finally come…
At the same time, he also looked forward to seeing those eyes with his own.
The time was ripe; there was no longer any need to hide.
At this moment, Uchiha Yashiro, standing nearby, couldn't hold back and got straight to the point: "Tōshirō, you have a Sharingan, don't you?"
His eyes were wide open. Usually, he kept them squinted, so the fact that they were wide open now showed how surprised he was.
Tōshirō was startled and denied three times: "Never heard of it, don't talk nonsense, I don't."
Fugaku, who had come with him, also stepped forward and directly exposed him: "Tōshirō, stop pretending. The village has been spreading rumors that you have a Sharingan. During a mission, they saw you using your Sharingan, and it was a three-tomoe one."
Damn it… Tōshirō was depressed.
It had only been a few days, how did the news of him having a Sharingan spread throughout the entire village?
It's just a Sharingan, what's the big deal…?
Actually, it was no wonder this happened. A mere Sharingan alone wouldn't generate such high interest.
But adding Ice Release + Boil Release + a Tailed Beast to that made it very interesting.
Fugaku complained resentfully: "You liar, you clearly said you didn't have a Sharingan."
He had originally deluded himself into believing he could awaken his Mangekyo Sharingan in the future and personally defeat Tōshirō.
But with this turn of events, he suddenly felt like a clown.
Someone with three kekkei genkai and a Tailed Beast? What's the point of fighting that?
Tōshirō sighed deeply: "I can't believe I hid it so well, only to be discovered by you all in the end."
Since things had come to this, Tōshirō decided to stop pretending and lay his cards on the table.
Hearing Tōshirō admit it himself, the breathing of the Uchiha clan members quickened. Some even spoke with trembling voices: "So, the rumor is true?"
They hadn't seen it with their own eyes, only heard rumors. Now that it was confirmed, they couldn't suppress their excitement.
"Quick, quick, let us see your Sharingan!"
Their eyes were like those of people watching an animal in an enclosure.
Tōshirō showed a disgusted expression: "No."
Everyone was startled: "No?"
Tōshirō refused: "Your eyes are like those of a lecherous old man looking at a cute loli…"
Everyone: "..."
Someone's voice deepened a bit: "Tōshirō, this is no time for jokes!"
I'm not joking! Tōshirō spread his hands, forced to show off. He closed his eyes and then opened them, his eyes stained red, with three tomoe twisting around his pupils.
Under the gaze of these eyes, everyone gasped: "It really is a Sharingan..."
The Uchiha are a clan that reveres power. Tōshirō, who was already incredibly strong, now also possessed a Sharingan, making him a shoe-in for future clan head.
Connecting this to Tōshirō's relationship with Tsunade, everyone instinctively harbored a thought deep down:
The future Fourth Hokage can only be him.
The Uchiha clan would ultimately reach greater glory under his leadership.
Hokage's Office
In contrast to the reactions of the others, the person in question appeared very calm: "If you specifically called me here just to see my Sharingan, then you've seen it."
Tōshirō turned around, intending to leave. "My Dagu is boiling into soup at home. If there's nothing else, I need to go back and watch the fire."
"If any of you want to try it, you're welcome to come to my house. I'll treat everyone to soup."
With that, Tōshirō left under everyone's gaze.
Someone shook their head and laughed: "This kid..."
The Uchiha clan head said to Fugaku: "Fugaku, you'll have to keep a close eye on Tōshirō from now on."
Originally, the Uchiha clan's intention was to train Fugaku as the future clan head.
Although Tōshirō's talent was even better than his, he didn't have the Sharingan, so he wasn't considered.
However, now that Tōshirō had revealed his Sharingan, this matter naturally had to be reconsidered.
Possessing three kekkei genkai, plus a Tailed Beast, Tōshirō was undoubtedly the best candidate for clan head.
However, there was one troublesome point: Tōshirō's character was rather lazy, and he would need someone specifically to supervise and assist him.
And Fugaku, with his strict and methodical personality, was undoubtedly the best candidate for this role.
Fugaku understood the clan head's implied meaning. He had no objection to this; he genuinely respected Tōshirō. He gave a wry smile: "I just have a feeling it's going to be very troublesome in the future."
While the Uchiha clan was envisioning Tōshirō as the glorious Fourth Hokage, on the other side, the Konoha F4, led by the Third Hokage, were not so happy.
"Hiruzen, look at the mess you've made."
Danzo had been commanding operations outside a few days ago and had only just returned today, only to have his childhood friend deliver him earth-shattering news.
Hiruzen Sarutobi covered his aching head, his face grim, not saying a word.
"Hiruzen, do you remember what I told you in the past?"
"..."
"Hiruzen, you'll regret this."
Hiruzen Sarutobi: "..."
In the past, Hiruzen Sarutobi could have easily shut Danzo down with a simple "I am the Hokage."
But now, Hiruzen couldn't retort.
Now, Danzo deliberately brought up old matters, clearly enjoying the spectacle.
Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't know how to answer. Fortunately, at this moment, two mediators stepped in to smooth things over: "Alright, alright, Danzo, let's keep it down for now. The urgent matter is how to deal with Tōshirō."
His words made sense, and Danzo snorted, ceasing his taunts.
Hiruzen Sarutobi exhaled, finally getting a chance to speak: "What are your thoughts on Tōshirō possessing the Sharingan?"
Danzo retorted: "What do you mean, 'our thoughts'? You're the one who interacted with him the most, and you're the only one among us who's had contact with him."
Hiruzen Sarutobi's face darkened, and he lowered his head.
Seeing him silent, Danzo began to speak: "From what I've observed, this Uchiha brat might be quite cunning."
"First, he used a lazy persona to lull us into a false sense of security, then seized the opportunity to get close to Tsunade. By the time we realized it, Tsunade had already been unknowingly charmed by him. All of this is aimed at the Hokage position."
"Of course, I don't believe this brat was so cunning from a young age. It's highly likely someone is guiding him from behind."
Hiruzen Sarutobi thought: "Are you talking about that man?"
"Precisely. Otherwise, it's impossible to explain why he would spare no effort to help Tōshirō."
Hiruzen Sarutobi: "..."
"Danzo, since you've spoken so much, you must already have an idea in mind, right?" Homura Mitokado seemed to have discerned Danzo's thoughts.
Danzo's eyes showed murderous intent. He didn't speak, but his attitude was very clear.
Hiruzen Sarutobi looked startled: "Danzo, do you mean to say?"
"Exactly. It's the best way, a permanent solution."
(End of Chapter)
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