Thanks to everyone's increased speed, the Tiger Team had grilled octopus legs at noon that day.

Everyone praised the octopus leg meat, which was indeed delicious.

Moreover, fresh octopus meat is indeed more delicious than dried and then soaked meat. The heat flow generated in the stomach when eaten is also stronger, making people full of energy.

Uchiha Shigenobu also recovered at this time. While eating the delicious octopus meat fearlessly, he asked: "Brother You, this octopus meat is really delicious when cooked, but why is the raw meat so terrible? Hiroto and I only tasted a piece the size of a fingernail and fell down."

Uchiha You smiled and said, "You actually want to ask why Miwa Masayo and I can eat raw fish sashimi, right?"

Uchiha Shigenobu smiled embarrassedly: "Hehe, indeed there is still this question."

Miwa Masayo replied: "This is very simple. Shigenobu and Hiroto, you two are too weak to digest raw octopus meat. Problems with your digestive system cause disorders in various systems of the body, which naturally leads to various problems."

Uchiha You added: "Pay attention, the strength that Miwa Masayo is talking about refers to the degree of physical strength, and has nothing to do with whether one is proficient in ninjutsu or not."

"Muscle strength, nerve reflexes, digestion ability, recovery ability, and chakra amount are all important." He pointed to his eyes and said, "The Sharingan of our Uchiha family is also an important criterion."

"Of course, you need to awaken the three-magatama Sharingan, and you don't have a blood disease, so your physical quality can reach the standard."

Uchiha and Tsukasa were speechless. He now also had a double magatama Sharingan, but it was precisely because of this that he knew the weight of the three magatama.

That's a jonin, an elite jonin, the highest rank below the Hokage, a legitimate high-ranking official in Konoha Village.

He stuck out his tongue and sighed, "Alas, the three-magatama Sharingan is too far away. Let's just eat the cooked meat honestly. Cooking it is easier than getting promoted..."

“Ouch!”

Before he could finish his words, he was hit on the head.

Uchiha You retracted his finger, pointed at the fried octopus meat, and said, "Don't think that I just fried the meat. Do you remember the various herbs and spices I brought?"

"To cook for you today, I used one-tenth of it to prepare octopus meat. I followed the principle of monarch, minister, assistant and envoy, and used 17 kinds of medicine and nine seasonings to blend and suppress the dryness of octopus meat. This ensures that it can be quickly digested after eating."

"If you just cook it and eat it, hehe, it might be more deadly than eating it raw."

Uchiha You's words surprised everyone, but then they relaxed. It turned out that this was also a medicinal food, and it was much more complicated than the medicinal food taught in the family.

The Uchiha brothers had experienced a lot at this time, and were very different from when they were in the village. After they understood, they quietly ate more meat, while thinking in their hearts that they must not tell anyone outside the Tiger Corps.

We can’t let our direct descendants take away our things anymore.

Uchiha Yuya stopped talking and the topic ended there.

In the following month, the sea was calm and the number of Kirigakure ninjas was decreasing day by day.

Uchiha You taught the Tiger Unit members more ninjutsu, and together they studied how to use the power of everyone to fight against giant ninja beasts, as well as powerful elite ninjas and even shadow-level ninjas.

But through actual combat exercises, it was discovered that there are ways to deal with giant ninja beasts, but there is no way to deal with powerful ninjas. Once the strength of a flexible and powerful ninja exceeds two levels, he will in turn become the most powerful tactical nemesis.

There is only one conclusion: only a Kage-level ninja can deal with a Kage-level ninja.

Uchiha You was a little disappointed with the result, but he was not depressed. He said cheerfully: "In the end, we can only hope that everyone will work hard to improve themselves and become elite jonin with three magatama Sharingan as soon as possible, so that they can play a tactical advantage against Kage-level ninjas."

"But at that level, there is no need for any fixed tactics. The key is tacit cooperation among everyone."

The neatly lined-up Tiger Corps Uchiha answered in unison: "We will try our best!"

Uchiha You nodded in approval, then he suddenly smiled and said, "Do you remember that the time has come and I am going to check the vegetables you have planted?"

"ah??!!"

It was the spring of the 44th year of Konoha. The spring ploughing in the Land of Fire had been completed, and it was time to start planting vegetables. But on the warm sea, it was the time to harvest the first season of vegetables, and it was also the time Uchiha Yuu had set to check on the results of his brothers' farming.

But it must be said that the ninjas of Konoha Village were more focused on improving their own strength. They spent all their time learning ninjutsu, honing their physical fitness, and practicing physical skills, and they didn't put any energy into the vegetable fields at all.

What Uchiha You saw during the inspection was roughly dug up ground, messy vegetable seedlings, and waist-high weeds.

Uchiha You said helplessly: "This is not a vegetable field, it's clearly a wild field."

But he did not criticize the Uchiha who was farming for this, he simply glared at him and said, "Don't farm anymore, it's a waste of seeds."

The 83 Uchiha soldiers in the Tiger Unit and their 83 small vegetable plots all looked like this.

Uchiha You was deeply disappointed, but he did not show it on the surface. He just made a few mildly critical remarks and knocked one of them on the head, and that was the end of it.

All the Uchiha brothers breathed a sigh of relief and were very happy that they no longer had to farm.

But Miwa Masayo knew that Uchiha Yu was very disappointed and even depressed. So when the tiger troops couldn't see him, the tabby cat tried his best to comfort the owner, hoping that his mood would improve as soon as possible.

Uchiha You stroked Miwa Masayo's soft hair and listened to her purring sounds. It still took him almost a whole day to get rid of his depression.

"My heart is really not young anymore."

"How do you say meow?"

"My brothers were taught a lesson by the octopus, and it only took three or four hours for their physical strength and mood to recover. As for me... I was just disappointed, and with your comfort, it took me a day and a night to finally recover from the frustration."

"People with a stable mentality are not prone to collapse, but it is more difficult to recover after a collapse. This is the mentality of the elderly."

"Luckily, you're here, Lihua-chan. Thank you."

"You're welcome, meow. You are my contractor, poop shoveler, and companion, meow."

"By the way, meow, I just realized that the purpose of letting the Uchiha brothers grow vegetables is not to torment them, meow."

"Of course not. I just want to see if I can pick out a few disciples from them, real disciples."

Miwa Masayo suddenly stood up and exclaimed, "You, you want to teach the way of immortality?"

Uchiha You nodded: "Yeah."

"But, but you're not afraid of the Third Hokage anymore, meow?"

"I'm not afraid anymore. I will soon complete my foundation-building training."

"Once I break through, I will be able to absorb the natural energy of the water spirit. By then, all five spirits will be complete, and my strength will definitely experience a qualitative leap, and I will firmly become a strong one among the Kage-level ninjas."

Uchiha You tilted his head to one side, looking at the vegetables, beans, peppers, eggplants and other crops he planted, looking at the lush green.

He murmured to himself: "...Maybe it will be even stronger."

At this time, Miwa Masayo was unable to understand Uchiha Yu's feelings. It was really that the human heart was too complicated and a simple kitten could not do it.

But she knew that her owner would become more powerful and would no longer be afraid of the Third Hokage, and she was very happy.

So Miwa Masayo asked, "Yuu, do you know when you can break through, meow?"

Speaking of this question, Uchiha You suddenly returned to reality and answered with a grin: "I don't know either."

"Meow?"

"I really don't know. I have enough chakra bugs, enough natural energy, and my heart shape is balanced and stable. In the end, my body is fully prepared. I just need an opportunity."

"What is an opportunity, meow?"

"It's like eating rare metal in the Land of Rivers, eating octopus pearls in the sea, and in, in..."

"I understand, meow. Your opportunity is to find the next delicious meal!"

“…”

Uchiha You did feel a little cheap, but his intuition and beating heart told him that what Miwa Masayo said was right, and what he was looking for was the next delicious meal.

They all comprehend the Way of Heaven, collect natural treasures, experience the baptism of heavenly calamity, and achieve the supreme path.

Are you just looking for food everywhere?

Oh my god, this immortal cultivator feels a bit cheap.

But no matter what, at least we have a direction, and we can work hard to find it in the future.

…

The next day, after absorbing the purple energy from heaven and earth and watching the sunrise, Uchiha You was still thinking about what to eat when Uchiha He Si came running over.

He had just led his team through a tough physical training, and said with a slightly breathless breath: "Brother You, an Anbu came to inform us that Lord Orochimaru is coming."

"Lord Orochimaru is coming. Did he say what he was going to do?"

"I said, we are going to be promoted."

Uchiha Kazushi said excitedly: "Brother You, you are going to skip the special jonin class and become a jonin directly."

Uchiha You said "ah" calmly. This was something they had discussed last year. What was there to be excited about?

Moreover, the Third Hokage has deliberately delayed for several months. It goes without saying that Sarutobi Hiruzen and Shimura Danzo must have done something, and who knows how disgusting it will be.

He then asked, "What about you guys, how are your chunin promotions?"

Uchiha and Tsukasa nodded repeatedly and said, "Our promotion appointments are also together, 22 Chunins in one go. Hehe, I will become a Chunin too."

Uchiha You ordered: "Notify everyone to suspend training and assemble. Prepare to welcome Lord Orochimaru."

"yes!"

Fifteen minutes later, Orochimaru handed a specially made Jonin forehead protector to Uchiha You in front of the Tiger Troops, and said with a smile: "Congratulations, Uchiha You, you have become a real Jonin."

Uchiha You took it with a smile, then took out a brand new forehead protector from... his arms and handed it to Orochimaru. That was the forehead protector he got when he graduated from the Ninja Academy.

This forehead protector is super new. I have worn it on my head five or six times?

When Orochimaru took it, he was also surprised to see the brand new forehead protector, and then he turned to look at the Uchiha of the Tiger Force. As expected, not only did he not see a forehead protector, he did not even see a single Uchiha clan emblem.

Orochimaru laughed in an ambiguous manner and put the forehead protector into his arms as if nothing had happened.

When Uchiha You saw his smile, he habitually changed his hand that was about to put the forehead protector in his arms and put it on his forehead obediently.

Seeing his actions, Orochimaru nodded in satisfaction.

Next came the promotion of 22 Chunins. Orochimaru casually read out the name list, unsealed the scrolls and distributed the Chunin vests, thus completing the ceremony.

Orochimaru waved his hand casually and said, "The Tiger Unit is disbanded. Uchiha Yuu stays. I have something to tell you."

Unexpectedly, Orochimaru explained the duties, obligations and powers of the jonin. After listening to Orochimaru's story, Uchiha Yu finally understood why the Third Hokage was so cautious about the promotion of Konoha's jonin.

It turns out that the Konoha Jonin holds a power. All the Konoha Jonin (excluding the special Jonin) automatically form a Jonin team that can decide all affairs of Konoha Village.

All major decisions made by the Hokage need to be voted on and approved by the Jounin Squad before they can be implemented.

This includes the annual fiscal budget, the establishment and closure of any formal department, the start and end of any war, and even the stay or departure of the Hokage himself.

Starting from the Second Hokage, the final step in becoming a Hokage is the jonin vote. Even if the Fire Country Daimyo agrees, if the jonin class fails to pass the vote, the Hokage will automatically step down.

Of course, the Hokage has greater power and is more practical.

Take the Third Hokage for example. He not only controls the approval power for promotion to jonin, but also controls the procedures for the jonin class meetings. Not only can he control the composition of the jonin class, but he can also decide when to hold meetings and why to vote at meetings. Everything is under the control of the Third Hokage.

As long as he doesn't cause public outrage, it's unlikely that the Third Hokage will fail in the vote for the Jonin class.

At this time, Uchiha You finally understood why Konoha White Fang had to die. After Hatake Sakumo became the leader of the Jonin Squad and took on the position of Hokage, it was actually him who was in charge of the meeting procedures of the Jonin Squad.

In addition to Hatake Sakumo's huge reputation among the jonin, he can convene a jonin class meeting at any time and vote to force the Third Hokage to step down directly.

With such power in hand, it doesn't matter what Hatake Sakumo wants to do. The Third Hokage will take action against him no matter what and kill Hatake Sakumo at all costs.

However, Sarutobi Hiruzen did not choose to destroy Hatake Sakumo physically, but instead wanted to kill the leader of the Jonin squad in terms of reputation and politics, leaving behind a Jonin with a stigma.

According to the principle of using merits instead of using them for one's mistakes, Hatake Sakumo, who needs to redeem himself with merits, will become the sharpest White Fang dagger in the hands of the Third Hokage.

The plan was perfect.

However, the Third Hokage did not expect that White Fang was actually a true idealist, who committed suicide due to the collapse of his faith, causing a huge mess.

After Orochimaru introduced the power of the jonin, he asked curiously, "How is it? Do you feel like you have great power and have to cast a vote for the future of Konoha Village?"

Uchiha You saw the teasing in his golden snake eyes, so he answered without disguising, "Sir Orochimaru, please stop joking. I am just an insignificant newcomer among more than 300 jonin. My vote is meaningless to Konoha Village."

Orochimaru nodded in satisfaction and said, "I knew you wouldn't care about this false power."

"Then what I will give you next is power with practical significance."

The Tiger Force's organization was expanded, and Orochimaru allowed Uchiha Yu to expand it to between 300 and 360 people, and to recruit ninjas from outside the Uchiha family to join.

After hearing what Orochimaru said, and most importantly, getting the formally signed document, Uchiha You was overjoyed, but on the surface he remained calm and asked, "This is very valuable, but where is the ninja I want?"

Orochimaru didn't see the look he had hoped for, and replied with some disappointment, "Don't worry, I have approved your application. Most of the Uchiha clan's conscripted ninjas and rehabilitated ninjas will be concentrated in the Tiger Force."

"But in the future, when we have a decisive battle with the Iwagakure Village, the Tiger Unit must be able to suppress the Explosion Unit."

Uchiha You stated confidently: "I need a year to make sure that the Tiger Unit becomes an elite unit capable of fighting against the Demolition Unit."

"very good."

Orochimaru dusted off the non-existent dust on his body and said, "I'm done, it's time for me to leave."

He glanced at the surroundings and said enviously, "I really envy you. You can live such a leisurely and comfortable life during the war. I don't have the chance to enjoy it."

After saying that, Orochimaru suddenly deflated like a balloon, and soon he disappeared, leaving only a wrinkled human skin on the ground.

Great Snake Style: Shedding Skin Technique

This is an advanced ninjutsu among the Orochi-ryu ninjutsu, which makes the shed snake skin into ninja tools, turning it into a controlled fake body that can walk freely.

Orochimaru can manipulate the fake body from a long distance and talk, use ninjutsu, and even fight as if he were there in person.

It is said that the most well-made fake body can exert three-quarters of Orochimaru's strength, and the fake body's defense is stronger than Orochimaru himself, and it can withstand considerable damage. It is a very difficult ninjutsu.

Uchiha You looked at the snake skin with his eyes squinted, and after thinking for a few seconds, he punched it, igniting a golden flame and burning the snake skin to ashes.

Anything that Orochimaru dropped behind is unsafe, so it’s better to burn it.

Hundreds of kilometers away in the Konoha camp, Orochimaru was signing a mountain of documents. He suddenly sensed something and was slightly stunned.

After a few seconds of silence, he laughed and whispered, "You really burned my snake skin to ashes. You really deserve to be called 'Corpse Burner Yu'. You are too cautious. I have to find another way next time."

"Why don't we try to see if we can hypnotize an Uchiha and make him my spy."

"Well, yes, it's an interesting idea, worth a try."

The more Orochimaru thought about it, the happier he became, and the more he felt that he needed to be careful: "Everything must be based on the premise of not being discovered. Uchiha You is a difficult guy to deal with. If he finds us, this game will not be fun."