Chapter 227 The Best of Them
“Since we’ve ruled that out, the only explanation is that a defector from the Uchiha clan awakened the Mangekyou Sharingan.” Haruko scratched her hair in frustration. “There’s another reason I don’t dare to think about: someone stole the Mangekyou Sharingan.”
Fugaku Uchiha pondered for a moment, but wasn't too nervous. "It shouldn't be, but I'll have someone check again."
“There’s one more thing…” Haruko straightened her expression, “Fugaku, do you want to become Hokage?”
Fugaku Uchiha was surprised that she would ask such a question. He wondered if she had such doubts because of what her subordinates had said. Without pausing, he expressed his thoughts.
"I am very satisfied with my current life. I have a happy family and people I protect. Becoming Hokage is indeed the pursuit of many people, but the more I think about it, the clearer it becomes that I cannot sit in that position."
Haruko nodded in understanding. Since he himself had no objections, she didn't hold back on what she was about to say.
"The Fourth Hokage... will probably be Minato Namikaze. He is a very good person and will be a very good Hokage."
"I've heard of his name, 'Yellow Flash,' right?" Fugaku Uchiha recalled the outside world's evaluation of him and had a better understanding of the situation.
“He won’t view the Uchiha with prejudice, so I think he will be the key to changing the relationship between the Uchiha and Konoha.”
"You want to improve relations between the Uchiha clan and Konoha?"
“That’s right. I want to change Konoha’s perception of the Uchiha clan. I want the Uchiha to become a clan that everyone not only respects but also loves.”
Fugaku Uchiha didn't immediately refute her, but shook his head with deep difficulty, "This is a barrier that has existed since ancient times, and..."
"And what?"
"At the Uchiha Naka Shrine stands a stone tablet inscribed with text left by a sage that can only be read by those with the Mangekyou Sharingan."
Led by Fugaku Uchiha, Haruko arrived at the Naka Shrine and saw the stone tablet he had mentioned.
The round, bluish-green stone tablet was inscribed with dense but neat characters, which Uchiha Fugaku deciphered for her—
To maintain stability, a deity divided the world into two opposing elements, Yin and Yang. The interaction of these two opposing elements will produce all things in the universe.
"Two opposite elements?"
Fugaku Uchiha's face was obscured by the firelight. "The head of the clan has always believed that this refers to the combination of the power of the Senju and Uchiha."
After he finished speaking, the dimly lit room fell silent.
Haruko tried to understand it from other, more peaceful perspectives, but as soon as she delved a little deeper, she felt that it was a way to tempt the Uchiha to seize the power of the Senju clan, then split the Uchiha from Konoha and start a war.
"Why would a sage leave behind these words?" Haruko asked, puzzled.
“I don’t know, but the stone tablet has been passed down in the clan.” Fugaku Uchiha changed the subject. “The ability of the Mangekyou Sharingan to control the Nine-Tails only existed in Madara Uchiha’s time, and perhaps only he could do it.”
“Uchiha… Madara.” Haruko murmured the name.
"At the beginning of Konoha's founding, Uchiha clan leader Madara Uchiha wanted to compete with the First Hokage for leadership of the village and launched a rebellion. However, the clan members believed that they had finally achieved peace and were unwilling to participate in the war. They betrayed their clan leader and eventually Madara Uchiha left Konoha alone."
"It sounds like the prime suspect is Uchiha Madara."
"He is dead, killed by the First Hokage. As for his Sharingan... it's unclear whether it was stolen, but that was a long time ago, so it's hard to say."
All possible leads had been exhausted. Haruko sighed. On the bright side, with her and Fugaku Uchiha monitoring the situation, at least there would be no threat within the Uchiha clan.
"You must have other plans, right?"
"Huh?" Haruko was taken aback.
Fugaku Uchiha spoke with concern, his tone deliberate: "I rarely see you looking so preoccupied."
Haruko was somewhat moved. The other plans did not involve the Uchiha clan, and she originally did not intend to implicate Fugaku Uchiha, who was in the know. However, the two of them understood each other too well.
When Fugaku asked that question, Haruko understood his desire and necessity to help her.
As for whether it was out of concern for her or because she didn't trust her, Haruko felt used to it.
She didn't refuse and directly told him about the Hyuga Project, which involved the family and clan, something that was indeed difficult for her to achieve on her own.
"The main family and the branch family can be said to be the source of the Hyuga clan's bloodline limit inheritance, and it is not appropriate for us outsiders to interfere."
"That's why I say Minato-sensei is the key."
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"From now on, we can say we're the Hokage's disciples when we go out!" Obito Uchiha ate the snacks on the table, feeling inexplicably smug.
Minato Namikaze smiled helplessly and handed them the juice, saying, "This isn't something to brag about."
Taking the juice, Nohara Rin first thanked him, then said excitedly, "But Minato-sensei is really amazing! Almost everyone knows the name 'Yellow Flash' now, right?"
“Exactly, being too modest would be pretentious,” Kushina teased Minato Namikaze, sitting next to her.
Minato Namikaze scratched his head sheepishly and changed the subject, saying, "But it's really rare that you all came to me at the same time."
Kakashi Hatake immediately explained his aloofness, "I was brought here by Rin."
Nohara Rin said with a smile, "Since we happened to run into Haruko and Obito on the way, they were coming to our teacher's house, so we decided to all come and celebrate with our teacher!"
Mentioning this, Obito Uchiha snorted unhappily, "Haruko tried to sneak over by herself, but I caught her on the way!"
Feeling embarrassed under everyone's gaze, Haruko said, "I have something to discuss with Mr. Minato, don't make me sound like a villain!"
"What's wrong? What could possibly be wrong?" Obito Uchiha pressed.
"...In short, it's something Obito can't know!"
Obito Uchiha was puzzled, wondering what was something he couldn't possibly know.
Suddenly, a thought flashed through Obito's mind, and he realized, could it be that Haruko was preparing a secret birthday surprise for him?!
As if he were soaked in honey, Obito Uchiha was filled with happiness and joy. He couldn't wait to glance at Haruko several times, fidgeting and reluctant to express his pleasure.
Haruko noticed him wriggling inexplicably like a standing maggot: ?
Caught up in the lively atmosphere, Haruko could only stay until the party ended.
She was still struggling with how to get rid of the big troublesome Uchiha Obito, but when Uchiha Obito saw her hesitant expression, he seemed to understand what she meant, and his arrogant words were full of undisguised joy.
He casually accused her of being Obito Uchiha and left, leaving Haruko with a somewhat complicated feeling as she stood at the door watching him go.
Obito is so easy to talk to... could he have poisoned her?
"Haruko."
Minato Namikaze and Kushina both smiled at her and beckoned her to come back and sit down.
Seeing this, Haruko stood there stunned.
Naruto, you have the best parents in the world, I promise, now and in the future.
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