Chapter 354： Behind the scenes

It's not easy!

Sarutobi looked at Itachi with a complicated expression. He had such political skills at a young age, and such a meticulous and interlocking plan.

He couldn't help but find that he still underestimated the super genius of the Uchiha family!

Want to refuse?

No chance.

As early as he made a compromise on this matter, when Itachi recklessly attacked Xiaochun, he did not give him any chance to refuse.

Unless he regrets it now, he chooses to fight with the Uchiha clan.

Otherwise, Mito Kazuya and Koharu will definitely be the ones to be abandoned!

Compared with the benefits and power that the entire Uchiha clan has brought to Konoha, in addition to the frequent headaches of his two old friends, which will drag him down, what practical benefits can they bring to the village?

Anyone with a bit of rationality knows how to choose.

And although Itachi's proposal seemed to cross the line, it just stayed in front of the bottom line in his heart.

If Itachi wanted to hold all the candidates for the two high-level advisors in his own hands, then Sarutobi would definitely not be able to accept it.

But as long as there is a place, it is different, whether it is to win over or make up for it, it is definitely not too much.

Because Sarutobi can squeeze in the person he likes to achieve the effect of check and balance, and even marginalize Fuyue.

But no matter what, at least the Uchiha family's goal of 'self-protection' must have been achieved.

No matter how marginalized, Fuyue also has the right to participate in Konoha's decision-making, and can also immediately know the village's attitude towards the Uchiha family.

This is like a nail, which makes the information transparent, and if you want to play something yin, it is impossible to do some small actions behind your back.

"If you want to become a high-level advisor to Konoha, you must first give up your identity as a ninja"

Before Sarutobi had finished speaking, Fuyue, who had been angry with Itachi for a long time, immediately said without hesitation, "I can give up my identity as a ninja now, anyway, there is Itachi in the family, I am very relieved. It is my lifelong dream to contribute to the village!"

What is giving up your ninja status compared to the benefits you get?

If at this moment, Fuyue is still the patriarch, maybe he will hesitate.

But since the patriarch is now his son, what is the point of making a sacrifice for the development of the Uchiha family?

A mere jounin can't do it!

Now Fuyue just wants to control his destiny in his own hands.

Although he had long expected Fuyue to have such an attitude, Sarutobi still felt a great headache.

Is Fuyue's qualification enough to be Konoha's high-level advisor?

Do you still think about it?

Putting aside all the objective factors, if even Fuyue does not have this qualification, why should Mito Menyan and Koharu sit in this position for decades?

Experience, mind, overall situation, vision and even strength, there is no shortage of Fuyue.

The only thing that Mitomen Yan and Chuan Koharu are stronger than Fugaku may be that the two of them together lived to be more than a hundred years old

But Sarutobi didn't dare to just agree, because this matter was very important, and he had to think it over carefully.

"I still need to think about this matter, and I also need to obtain the consent of the daimyo."

After hearing this, Itachi and Fuyue knew that Sarutobi was shaken, at least not as persistent as before.

So Itachi, who understood that it was too unreasonable, nodded immediately, "It's not urgent, it's all up to Lord Hokage."

"Then what we talked about before is settled like this. There are still a few unowned lands in the village that can be used as residences. After a while, you can choose any one of them, and then move the clansmen there as soon as possible."

"If someone asks, you know how to explain it, don't let people think that the village has really treated you badly."

"It's natural, thank you Lord Rijian. When the clansmen hear the good news, they will know your painstaking efforts."

"Well, I hope so. As long as I can clear up the misunderstanding, I will be at ease."

Sarutobi has sighed for many times today. Although Itachi is very sensible and the village has not made any practical compensation, a high-level consultant is enough to make his head big.

Now he only hopes that the Uchiha clan who get the treatment they deserve can be honest, and don't let people say that he is bringing wolves into the house...

Walking out of the Hokage Building, Itachi and Fuyue were still in an unreal trance, as if they had not woken up from their sweet dreams.

"That's it?"

After hesitating for a while, Itachi nodded, "If there are no surprises, it should be done. The village doesn't want to die with us, and we don't want to go this far, so the current result is already the best."

"When father, you become a high-level advisor, even if our family is completely free from the previous predicament, we will no longer worry about being targeted and suppressed."

Fuyue sighed, "Yeah, it's better to rely on yourself after all. When Minato became Hokage, I thought our family could be reused, but I didn't expect such a mess, but let us get rid of it. Into the quagmire, I have tasted the cold eyes of outsiders."

"Before you said that no one in our family understands the rules of the political game, you're really right."

Itachi said with a smile on his face as he walked: "I didn't actually say that, but Qing Yu. He also said that our family likes to dig into the horns, and there is a tendon in the head, and we don't know how to work around it."

Just a few days ago, Fuyue, who was planning to conspire to rebel, looked a little embarrassed, "Anyway, I really have to thank him for this incident. After this incident is over, you can find an opportunity to invite him to be a guest at home. You know so much. For a long time, it is indeed a little rude. If he has any requirements that our Uchiha clan can do, he can also agree. As for the small contradictions in the past, let it pass."

"Yes, father."

"I almost forgot, you are the patriarch now, naturally I don't need to remind me about this kind of thing You can make your own decisions." After Fuyue suddenly realized his identity, he looked at Itachi with relief. , There is pride, and there is a trace of melancholy that cannot be erased.

Although everyone hopes that their son will become a dragon, when they know that their son really surpasses them, the father will definitely be hypocritical and tangled. This is also human nature.

When Itachi and Fuyue went back and informed all the clansmen about Hokage's promises, the expressions on each clan's face were not excited, but puzzled and confused.

Because they were all mentally prepared for rebellion, I didn't believe that the village would suddenly treat them so well!

There are even people who suspect that this is Hokage's plan to slow down the army. In order to paralyze them, they must have been secretly prepared to clear them.

In this regard, Itachi and Fuyue can only smile bitterly.

The dissatisfaction and resentment accumulated in the hearts of the clansmen obviously cannot be eliminated with a word or two.

However, when the promises that Hokage gave them are fulfilled one by one, they will naturally change.

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