Hatake Sakumo did not decisively refuse this time. If the village really faces internal turmoil in the future, with struggles between the Uchiha Race and the village's higher-ups, it would truly be something he doesn't wish to see.
"Right now, there's absolutely no one who can compete with Senior Sakumo for the position of the Fourth Generation Hokage. Once he becomes Hokage, he can ensure fairness for the Uchiha Race, and by then you'll see, Konoha will become the center of the Ninja World."
Uchiha Yoichi now has the assurance to persuade Hatake Sakumo to become Hokage, even if he is unwilling — he can step down after several years.
Within a few years, Uchiha Yoichi is confident he will become the next Hokage. The time during a war is too short to accomplish much, and once the war is over, a new Hokage might be chosen, giving him little time to exert his influence.
"I understand, Mr. Yoichi. I will make a decision by then."
After Sakumo finished speaking, he pushed the plate of snacks forward and said, "Try these dumplings. Kakashi loved them when he was young."
"Really? Then I'll try…"
Uchiha Yoichi put a dumpling in his mouth, tasted it, and then asked, "Does Kakashi still like them now?"
"That's the puzzling part, really liked them before, but now suddenly doesn't enjoy them anymore, hahaha, maybe he grew up."
"No, maybe they're too sweet."
After taking a bite, Uchiha Yoichi put the dumpling back and said to Hatake Sakumo, "Next time, use less sugar, Senior Sakumo."
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After leaving the Hatake Family, Uchiha Yoichi just wanted to eat a spicy hot pot to offset the sugar in his body.
But Konoha's hot pots are all that sweet Sukiyaki type, not to his taste; fortunately, the commercial district he plans to build is nearing completion, and he definitely plans to open a super spicy hot pot there.
Half will be used for a supermarket; the other half will house various food stores. It's okay to lose some money initially; once Konoha's population increases, it'll be profitable.
By then, spending a hundred ryō in Konoha and making two hundred will be routine.
Plus, he's already making money hand over fist; in a few years, once the Magic Goat Farm further develops, he can practically make money without effort.
Ultimately, Ninja World wars remain because resources aren't adequately distributed, and ninjas don't focus on development. When they earn less, what else can they do besides initiate war? They can only opt to earn resources through their expertise.
Had lunch outside and brought a meal back for Yugito, but the captive girl still refused to concede, looking at him with those eyes.
So Uchiha Yoichi ate the meal he brought back in front of Yugito.
Angry, Yugito stood at the dining table, glaring at him for a while before stomping her feet clad in white socks and shouting, "So, I'm not eating!"
After saying that, she ran back to her room.
After eating, Uchiha Yoichi checked the cupboard and found that yesterday he had three bowls of ramen, and now there were only two left.
At least she knows how to cook ramen for breakfast, not too foolish.
Then Uchiha Yoichi headed to the forest in the back; it's about time to meet Uchiha Fugaku.
The back forest isn't very large — four to five kilometers and you're near the border of Konoha Village's Barrier.
As soon as he entered the forest, Uchiha Yoichi sensed that more than just Uchiha Fugaku was there; another Chakra seemed to be Uchiha Yashiro.
Afraid he'd use the Mangekyo against Uchiha Fugaku?
Uchiha Yoichi chuckled, and soon he found Uchiha Fugaku.
"What is it you want? Just say it directly."
Uchiha Fugaku coldly asked when he saw Uchiha Yoichi, with no intention of beating around the bush.
"Clan Leader Fugaku, you are indeed direct. Had you not made me back down repeatedly at that time, we might not be so strained now; Senior Mabayashi treated me quite well, but the Clan Leader you....."
Uchiha Yoichi laughed, noticing Uchiha Fugaku's increasingly ashen face, he stopped the idle talk and said directly, "Clan Leader Fugaku, get a divorce!"
"Wh-what?"
Uchiha Fugaku was stunned, thinking he had heard wrong at first, but upon reflection, it seemed really about getting a divorce?
"Why? Why not tell me to give up the Clan Leader position instead?"
"Why should I give away something so easy to obtain? I can take it myself— you don't think I'm capable, do you, Clan Leader Fugaku...."
Blood-red pupils appeared, three Tamoe in the blood-red eyes quickly rotated, forming an empty triangular shuriken.
Under this gaze, Uchiha Fugaku felt an immense threat and pressure.
"This, is the Mangekyo."
"Correct, upon activating the Mangekyo, it houses two special Pupil Techniques in the eyes, along with the third technique Susanoo. Clan Leader, do you want to know what my other two techniques are?"
Uchiha Yoichi finished speaking; seeing Uchiha Fugaku tensely activating the Sharingan, he laughed and continued
"Do you accept my proposal, choosing to divorce your wife or face disgrace? You know I can do it, Clan Leader Fugaku."
"Why divorce Mikota?"
Uchiha Fugaku, looking distressed, asked, for divorce might be normal for ordinary people, but for him, it's disgraceful, particularly if forced.
"Just trying to humiliate me...."
"No, it has nothing to do with you; Ms. Mikota's capabilities are worth it for me to do this. She can manage business well, can be an excellent assistant, but with you, she's only a spy!"
The Mangekyo in Uchiha Yoichi's eyes slowly rotated, invisibly imposing enormous pressure on Uchiha Fugaku.
It felt like being crushed under a mountain, unable to straighten his back.
"I hope the assistant doesn't leave, so I must ask you to divorce her. If not, then I'll expose your affairs at the clan meeting; by then, I'll be Clan Leader and involve all clan members."
"You...."
Uchiha Fugaku's face turned ashen; Uchiha Yoichi once trying to kill him at the Security Team entrance was thwarted by Hatake Sakumo, breeding enmity between them, but most witnesses were Uchiha Yoichi's faction.
No one would stand out to testify! But him directing Mikota to spy and implying her going to the Combat Suit Research Factory.... if known by all clan members, he would be despised inside the clan.
"Fine, I agree to divorce…. as for after the divorce…"
Uchiha Yoichi intercepted Fugaku's words and said, "After the divorce, you two will have no connection. By then, I wish to pursue Ms. Mikota — only then can she utilize her fullest potential, instead of just being a spy."
"Bastard..."
Uchiha Fugaku couldn't resist wanting to act, as what man can endure such an affront!
But just as he was about to use Sealing, someone appeared beside him, gripping his arm, stopping his actions.
"Calm down, Fugaku, this is the clan grounds!"
Uchiha Yashiro spoke, feeling relieved; fortunately, he intervened promptly. Fugaku might not realize it, but observing Uchiha Yoichi through the Sharingan showed Chakra so astonishing that its outburst would be beyond Uchiha Fugaku's handle.
Standing afar, he hadn't clearly heard what the two said, but causing such anger in Fugaku....
"Oh, Senior Yashiro is here too."
Uchiha Yoichi feigned surprise, then spoke to Uchiha Fugaku, "Those are the terms; do you agree or not?"
Uchiha Fugaku's eyes were red and glared at Uchiha Yoichi, his inner fury barely restrained and wanting to strike immediately, but Uchiha Yashiro held him tightly....
After a while, Uchiha Fugaku, grinding his teeth, said, "Fine, I agree!"
After saying this, Uchiha Fugaku felt as though a spirit had been drawn from within, but suddenly, he seemed to recall many things from before....