Uchiha's road to the top started from Konoha

Chapter 25: The Majestic Lord Tachibana

"Hello, Master Juzuo, this is the Mu Tian Liao drink, please enjoy it, meow."

"Hello, Master Juzuo, this is the freshly grilled fish, please enjoy it, meow."

"Meow, work hard. Sooner or later, you will be able to tame the Uchiha family's Mangekyō like me and become the cat above the cat."

The ruins area, just as its name suggests, is a place without humans. It does not belong to any country or village, but is the territory of the Ninja Cat Clan.

The big orange cat with yellow and white stripes has put on a red tight-fitting suit to look like a human cat. There is a circle on the back of the clothes with a handsome word "Wu" written inside. Combined with the smug cat face of Tachibana, the nearby ninja cats are envious and jealous, but they have to put on a respectful look.

Ever since Uchiha Takean awakened his Mangekyō and became the young master of the Uchiha clan, the status of Tachibana, which was considered a little-known figure, has skyrocketed in the Ninja Cat clan. In the blink of an eye, he has become the rising star of the Ninja Cat clan, a popular newcomer.

Although this orange cat has a big belly and short legs, looks pitiful and helpless with a big mouth, is timid and curious, it can't resist the powerful owner.

"At first I thought that Uchiha Wuan would die soon after being listed as a traitor, but I didn't expect this fat cat to turn things around, meow."

Looking at Juza's back as he walked away leisurely with a drink in one hand and grilled fish in the other, a few ninja cats who were on good terms with each other were whispering in the corner.

"What bad luck! I even made some sarcastic remarks at first, saying that the good-for-nothing cat followed the loser. Oh, I hope Lord Juza doesn't take it to heart, meow."

"It's the same for everyone, otherwise I wouldn't be assigned the position of janitor, meow."

"Same cat with different fates, meow."

"We should find a way to continue sending gifts, otherwise our cat life will be very difficult, meow."

The ninja cats looked at each other and decided to have a good talk with the Uchiha with whom they had a contract - look at Uchiha Wuan, he can open the Mangekyō at the age of sixteen, you better do better!
The fat and kind-hearted Orange Cat doesn't take the past events to heart. As a brave orange cat who looks forward, difficulties are just a small episode in the cat's life.

(It’s decided. We’ll go to Tian Huo’s house tomorrow. That guy said bad things about Master Wu An, and it’s definitely not because the food at their house is delicious.)
Wanting to seek justice for his owner, Tachibana wagged his tail, wiped the corners of his greasy mouth, and walked all the way into the depths of the waste area, where he met the patriarch of the ninja cats, Nekomata.

The ferocious cat had a scar on its face, which made the previously majestic Juza a little scared.

"Nyan, Nekomata clan leader, what do you want from meow?"

Tachibana squatted obediently on the cushion in front of Nekomata. This was her first time in the clan leader's room.

Feeling curious and embarrassed, Juza couldn't help but turn his lively cat eyes and look around the room.

The room is full of catkins, which is a favorite of cats, and even the air has a sweet and delicious smell.

(As expected of the Nekomata clan leader, he really knows how to enjoy life.)
"I have some good news that I need you to pass on to Young Master Wu An, meow."

He first asked about Tachibana's well-being to ease the little orange cat's anxiety and tension, and then the Nekomata chief went straight to the point.

"The Lord Daimyo of the Land of Fire has sent an envoy group to visit Konoha. Among them are the heir of the Land of Fire, His Highness Minamoto Kazuhiko, and the most beautiful princess, Minamoto Kaori. According to the resident ninja cat, the Lord Daimyo seems to want to marry Princess Minamoto Kaori to Young Master Muan, and at the same time intends to make Senju Tsunade the Princess of the Land of Fire."

Tachibana tilted his cat head, his whiskers trembled, and his cat eyes were filled with confusion, "Meow meow, why would a high-ranking figure like the daimyo marry his daughter to Lord Wuan?"

“There could be many reasons.”

Nekomata poured the two of them a glass of Bokuten Ryokan drink, and after taking a sip, a happy smile appeared on Nekomata's face, and his voice was a little ethereal, "But in the final analysis, the Daimyo is still afraid of the Uchiha."

"Just like you and me now."

Nekomata looked at Tachibana who seemed to be deep in thought and chuckled, "Whether it's between people or between ninja cats, sometimes it's quite realistic."

"So, Tachibana, cherish your fate with Master Wu'an. This is a precious bond that many ninja cats can only dream of. It is a precious bond that accompanies you from the weak to the strong!" "Nekomata clan leader, Tachibana understands."

Looking at Tachibana, it seems unclear whether he really understood or was pretending to understand, the cat remained noncommittal. As long as Tachibana maintains this temperament, his relationship with Uchiha Takean will not be too bad.

"Then tomorrow morning..."

Before the cat could finish its words, it saw Juza disappear with a bang. The cat blinked helplessly, reached out to take the Mu Tian Liao drink that Juza didn't drink, sniffed it with an intoxicated expression, and drank it happily.

"Master Wu An! There is great news!"

Ripples of teleportation magic appeared in the air, and Uchiha Wuan, who had just finished taking a bath, saw Tachibana jump out from the void in front of him, kicking his short legs and meowing.

Four rosy white palms grabbed Uchiha Takean's yukata and quickly jumped onto his shoulders. Uchiha Takean moved quickly and captured Tachibana in his arms with one hand.

"Juza, I've told you so many times, don't panic when things happen."

"Meow meow, Juza is not panicking, he is just happy for Master Wuan. Master Wuan is going to have a wife, meow!"

"..."

Uchiha Wuan, who was about to pet the cat, stopped and looked at Juzuo in surprise. He stretched out his hand and pinched Juzuo's cat face, "You lazy big-mouthed cat, where did you hear the gossip from?"

Juza's temperament doesn't match her steady weight at all, but a cat won't say anything random.

"It was the Nekomata clan leader who told me, Meow."

Tachibana organized his words and relayed the Nekomata clan leader's words to Uchiha Takean in detail. When it comes to delivering messages, Tachibana is still a trustworthy ninja cat.

During the First War, there were several times when Uchiha Takean would have been left dead in the wilderness if Tachibana had not delivered the news in time, and would not have been as carefree and calm as he is today.

"Genji of the Land of Fire."

Uchiha Wuan gently stroked Tachibana's soft hair, his eyes slightly raised, "It seems that our Fire Country Daimyo is not a complete fool."

For princes and nobles, marriage is the lowest cost and most effective way to unite.

On the one hand, he married the princess to the Uchiha clan and raised the political status of the Uchiha clan, and on the other hand, he could easily pull the Uchiha clan onto the chariot of the Fire Nation.

If it were an ordinary Uchiha young master, facing the daimyo's "sincere" solicitation, he might use the traditional Uchiha skills - his mind is unable to adapt and he would be willing to be driven by the daimyo.

Unfortunately, he met an ambitious time traveler. Uchiha Wuan’s short-term goal is to become the Third Hokage. If he succeeds, his next target will be the entire Land of Fire.

"Tachibana, please pay close attention to the affairs of the Daimyo's envoys. I want Minamoto Kaori, the apple of the eye of the Land of Fire."

The calm voice with an unquestionable tone reached the cat's ears. A solemn look appeared on the cat's face, and the cat's tail stood up. "Master Wu'an, meow meow knows. The next intelligence will be handed over to meow meow."

"I'm counting on you, Tachibana."

No matter where you are, only names and tools cannot be used by others.

Faced with the title that was delivered to his doorstep, how could Uchiha Takean refuse? After becoming the Sandaime Hokage, the future of the Land of Fire would surely be a combination of military and politics!

(End of this chapter)