Shinobi: I'm Really a Supportive Ninja

It's night, Hatake House.

If Namikaze Minato and Hatake Sakumo hadn't been too busy, there would have been a family dinner today.

But tomorrow is Minato Namikaze's succession ceremony, and there are too many things that need to be busy. Minato Namikaze and Sakumo Hatake may have to burn the midnight oil today.

Of course, Hatake Akira and Kakashi cannot be idle. The two brothers need to win over the Uchiha clan for Namikaze Minato.

As for Namikaze Minato, he needs to win over the Hyuga clan through Hyuga Hizashi.

Although Hyuga Hizashi is just the head of a branch of the Hyuga clan, and his status seems to be just that, the real situation is that Hyuga Hizashi can also speak in the entire Hyuga clan.

However, this is also annoying. If some stubborn elders of the Hyuga clan are against him, they may dislike Hyuga Hichi.

But Hinata Hizashi, as Hinata Hizashi's older brother, will definitely help Hinata Hizashi to the maximum extent of his abilities.

This has something to do with the relationship between the two, and also with Hyuga Hizatsu's original intention to resolve the conflict between the Hyuga clan's clan and the branch families.

In general, it was the best way for Namikaze Minato to find Hinata Hizashi and ask him to pass the message on his behalf.

Regardless of success or failure, Namikaze Minato will not suffer much loss, either in terms of pride or face.

But based on Hatake Akira's inference, Hinata and Hizu would not give up this opportunity to move closer to the higher-ups in Konoha.

After all, the icing on the cake is never as good as providing help when the time is right. I believe that Hyuga Hizatsu will make the decision that is most beneficial to the Hyuga clan.

After having a delicious meal of saury with Kakashi, the two of them tidied up the house and then sat down together, chatting and waiting for the visit of the Uchiha clan.

Click.

The minute hand of the wall clock pointed to the number "10", and it was already ten o'clock in the evening.

"Brother, the Uchiha clan probably won't come..."

Kakashi looked up at the clock on the wall and frowned slightly, "It's already ten o'clock in the evening. If they want to come, they can't take so long."

"Be patient, Kakashi."

Akira Hatake picked up the hot tea on the table and took a sip, "I guess there is something wrong with the thinking of the Uchiha clan. They should not be able to accept the dilemma of the Hatake clan sitting on their heads for the time being."

"this……"

Kakashi understood somewhat, but still didn't understand.

"The Uchiha clan is always proud, and this remains unchanged from birth to death."

Akira Hatake explained to Kakashi, "As one of the founders of Konoha, the Uchiha clan's current situation is getting worse every year, but the pride in their hearts keeps them holding on."

"Our Hatake clan is the same. From joining Konoha to now, the number of people in the clan has become thinner and thinner. The situation is actually more embarrassing than that of the Uchiha clan."

"But by our generation, the Hatake family has undoubtedly reached its peak, completely getting rid of its previous decline, and has even become one of the rich families of Konoha."

"Don't think it's impossible, because even if there are three people from a wealthy family, he is also from a wealthy family!"

Speaking of this, Hatake Akira looked proud. He played a vital role in the rise of the Hatake clan.

"The Uchiha clan is a long-established wealthy family in Konoha. Although it has been marginalized, it is undoubtedly the top wealthy family in Konoha."

"Now for the future of their own family, they have to choose to come here to curry favor with us. It's strange that they can have a balance in their hearts!"

"But there's no way around it if it's not balanced. What's coming will have to come. If the Uchiha clan wants to be glorious again, there's no way around us."

"They can't get around us, and they feel embarrassed and unbalanced when they come to visit. They will naturally choose to delay again and again, hoping to kill our spirit."

Akira Hatake's explanation was very detailed, it could be said that he broke it into pieces and told it to Kakashi.

"It's so troublesome..."

But Kakashi was troubled, because in his opinion, these twists and turns were simply unnecessary, far less straightforward and refreshing than going into battle to kill the enemy or go out to perform a mission.

"How can things between people be called trouble?"

Hatake Akira smiled and shook his head, "Where there are people, there will be disputes. These are what you need to learn in the future."

"No, no, no, I don't want to learn!"

Kakashi's head shook like a rattle, "If you have something to do in the future, just ask me to do it. I don't want to waste my brain thinking about the twists and turns."

"How come you...have learned to be lazy?"

Akira Hatake reached out and punched Kakashi in the chest, "You must learn. Even if you don't use it now, it will always come in handy in the future."

"In the future...? In the future I..."

"Okay Kakashi, the real master is finally here."

Akira Hatake interrupted Kakashi and looked up at the clock hanging on the wall. It read ten thirty in the evening.

"Uchiha Fugaku, the leader of the Uchiha clan, came to visit with his eldest son Uchiha Itachi!"

Then, an energetic call to the door came, and Hatake Akira immediately nodded to Kakashi sitting opposite him.

Kakashi nodded, stood up and left the room, and soon led Uchiha Fugaku and Uchiha Itachi in.

"Chief Fugaku, come and sit down quickly."

Hatake Akira was very enthusiastic. After standing up, he pointed to the starting position next to him, and then his eyes fell on Uchiha Itachi.

"Itachi, I didn't expect you to have such an identity..."

"Well, I didn't have time to say it this morning..." Itachi Uchiha was very shy, "Mr. Ming, I didn't mean it."

"Haha, it's okay."

Hatake Ming waved his hand, his eyes turning to Uchiha Fugaku again, "Clan Chief Fugaku, why are you still standing?"

"Hatake Akira, isn't this the way we should treat guests?"

Uchiha Fugaku's face was very ugly. A series of Hatake Akira's actions since he entered the house made Uchiha Fugaku furious.

The visitor is a guest, and given his identity, there is no reason to sit in Hatake Akira's position.

"Oh? Then how should we treat the Fugaku clan leader?"

Hatake Ming's head twisted, and the corners of his mouth curved. This was the effect he wanted.

The Uchiha clan had allowed him to wait for them for so long. If Akira Hatake didn't have some means to fight back, he wouldn't be called Akira Hatake.

"And it seems that Patriarch Fugaku hasn't done much since he entered the house until now, right?"

The smile on Akira Hatake's face disappeared, "You don't even want to call me the leader of the Akira clan. Do you think I'm young and easy to bully, or do you think our Hatake clan can't stand on the stage?!"

The words gradually became harsher, making Uchiha Fugaku's face become darker.

But soon, the gloomy look on Uchiha Fugaku's face disappeared, replaced by enthusiasm.

"Misunderstandings are all misunderstandings."

Uchiha Fugaku smiled and waved towards Hatake Akira, "I was just a little bit too happy just now. Please don't take it personally, Chief Akira."

"How could you take it seriously? Everyone here is a guest, let alone the Fugaku clan leader!"

Everyone was carrying the sedan chair, and after seeing Uchiha Fugaku surrendering, Hatake Akira naturally stopped being aggressive and blurted out a kind word naturally.

A dispute was resolved, and Hatake Akira achieved the suppression of Uchiha Toyomi.

"Chief Ming, Itachi admires you very much, and I heard Itachi tell me that you favored him this morning."

After sitting down, Uchiha Fugaku chatted with Hatake Akira for a few words, and then changed the topic to the highlight of the day.

"There is such a thing."

Hatake Akira nodded, "I didn't know Itachi was the son of the Fugaku clan leader at that time. If I had known, I probably wouldn't have said that."

"After all, Patriarch Fugaku was a ninja at the same time as my teacher. His strength is obvious to all. He is obviously much better at educating his own children than me, an outsider."

"Chief Ming is joking, your current achievements and strength have become the ceiling of Konoha." Uchiha Fugaku pulled Uchiha Itachi to his side, "I feel relieved to leave Itachi to you!"

"I just don't know if what Patriarch Ming said this morning is true. And if it is true, what does Patriarch Ming need me to do?"

The two of them walked around for two more times before finally coming to the point.

Seeing that Uchiha Fugaku was so impatient, Hatake Akira naturally followed suit and started talking.

"Of course, I am very optimistic about Itachi. His future is definitely bright."

Facing Hatake Akira's praise, Uchiha Itachi was very happy and his eyes were shining.

However, Uchiha Fugaku remained expressionless, quietly waiting for Hatake Akira's next words.

"As long as Chief Fugaku agrees that Itachi will become my master and accept my teachings, then many things will fall into place."

Hatake Akira took a sip of tea and spoke slowly, "Akihito doesn't speak secretly. Chief Fugaku must know my identity and the predicament my teacher is facing now."

"I don't need the Uchiha clan to do anything for me, but my teacher Minato Namikaze does."

"I wonder if Clan Chief Fugaku understands?"

"Chief Ming, I still don't understand." Uchiha Fugaku did not bite the hook immediately, "You are you, and your teacher is your teacher. You can't represent him, can you?"

"You're wrong about that."

Hatake Akira shook his head lightly, "After today, my teacher will be the Fourth Hokage of Konoha. Do you think it is a coincidence that you are sitting here talking to me today?"

Uchiha Fugaku was stunned by Hatake Akira's words, but the latter quickly returned to his calm demeanor.

"So, what the Yondaime did was what the Yondaime ordered you to do?"

"It depends on how Chief Fugaku understands it." Akira Hatake lifted the ball back, "After all, you just said, I am me, and the teacher is the teacher, the two cannot be confused."

Hearing what Hatake Akira said, Uchiha Fugaku was choked and felt a little uncomfortable.

I thought about sitting on the ground and raising the price, but I didn't expect Hatake Akira to be so calm and calm, and his Tai Chi skills were also quite good.

After taking a deep look at Hatake Akira, Uchiha Fugaku considered for a moment before asking tentatively.

"I don't know what Yondaime-sama means..."

"Teacher lacks manpower. He lacks manpower who are capable and loyal to Konoha."

Hatake Akira took another sip of tea, "And the teacher's future governance policy will not continue the will of the Sandaime Hokage, but intends to develop his own governance ideas."

"Clan Chief Ming, can you elaborate on this?"

Uchiha Fugaku's eyes lit up, full of hope.

Hey, hooked!

Hatake Akira naturally noticed the change in Uchiha Fugaku's demeanor, and suddenly felt reassured.

"There are many things that don't need to be said clearly. Chief Fugaku just needs to know that a good day is coming for the Uchiha clan to return to the peak of power."

Hatake Akira's words made Uchiha Fugaku happy, and he quickly asked.

"I wonder what the Fourth Generation's specific requirements are for our Uchiha clan?"

"Request?" Hatake Akira tilted his head and raised a finger, "There is only one request, and that is to be loyal to Konoha and to the Country of Fire."

"So simple?!"

Uchiha Fugaku couldn't believe it. It was so different from his previous imagination.

Before coming, Uchiha Fugaku had already made plans to bleed heavily or to be a knife for Namikaze Minato, but in the end, he suddenly realized that things were better than he expected.

But at the same time, Uchiha Fugaku couldn't help but have a suspicion in his heart.

Is there really such a good thing in the world?

"Simple?" Hatake Ming smiled and shook his head, "Chief Fugaku, although this matter seems simple, it is not simple at all."

"To put it nicely, the Uchiha clan is still a wealthy family."

"But to put it bluntly, the Uchiha clan is nothing but the most powerful family in Konoha!"

"Clan Chief Ming, you..."

Uchiha Fugaku seemed to be angry, but he still endured it.

Although Hatake Akira's words are unpleasant, this is the dilemma the Uchiha clan is facing now.

The Uchiha clan has now been squeezed out of Konoha's center of power, and both family status and family influence are declining rapidly.

And if things continue like this, when Konoha no longer needs the Uchiha clan, the future of the Uchiha clan will become confusing...

"I was too excited..."

"Haha, it's only human nature."

Hatake Akira didn't take it seriously, and then stretched out four fingers and waved them in front of Uchiha Fugaku's eyes, "The reorganized root, the captain of Konoha's emergency response force, the deputy director of Konoha's ANBU, and the deputy captain of the Hokage Guards, these four You Uchiha clan can choose two positions."

"What?!"

The bombshell thrown by Akira Hatake blew Uchiha Fugaku to pieces, and he almost jumped out of his seat in shock.

Happiness came so suddenly, making Uchiha Fugaku's heart beat a little fast...

Then came the ordeal of making a choice.

Each of these five positions is the real power department of Konoha, and is far more important than the Konoha Patrol and Security Department previously controlled by the Uchiha clan.

But soon, Uchiha Fugaku calmed down.

"Chief Ming, I wonder what our Uchiha clan has to pay?"

"You need to know that you can achieve all this because the teacher is supporting you behind the scenes." Akira Hatake glanced at Uchiha Fugaku, "But when the teacher succeeded the Fourth Hokage, the many forces left by the Third Hokage were This is the biggest headache for teachers.”

"So...you should understand, right, Chief Fugaku?"

"I see."

Uchiha Fugaku nodded, "Then our clan will choose the two positions of Deputy Minister of Anbu and Deputy Captain of the Hokage Guard."

"A very wise choice, but I have one more request."

"Please say!"

"Some rebellious voices in the Uchiha clan need to be silenced." Akira Hatake looked serious. "Now everything has changed. You will return to the center of Konoha's power, and there is no need for these dangerous ideas to exist."

"After all...if you work hard for two generations, there is a high probability that the position of Hokage of Konoha will fall on you."

As soon as Hatake Akira finished speaking, Uchiha Fugaku's eyes instantly lit up, as bright as a 100-watt light bulb!