These changes were all made by Uchiha Yoichi, the new clan leader, including the welfare fund, the supermarket, and the food district, as well as the gradually improving reputation of the Security Team.
In just a few months, Uchiha Yoichi's reputation within the clan has risen rapidly. Even among the Peace Faction, more and more clansmen admire Uchiha Yoichi because he follows the rules.
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That day, after returning from the Hokage Building, Uchiha Yoichi called for Uchiha Masato and Uchiha Shinji, the latter being the Squad Leader of the Security Team, replacing Uchiha Yashiro.
Although Uchiha Shinji belongs to the Peace Faction and has temporarily adopted Uchiha Itachi, after hearing the news of Uchiha Yashiro's sacrifice, Uchiha Yoichi still asked Uchiha Shinji, and he eventually took on the role of Squad Leader of the Security Team.
"Senior Masato, Mr. Shinji, the Third Generation Hokage plans to hold a Chunin Exam, but this time many small countries' ninjas will be invited to participate, and it will be a high-mortality exam. When you return, ask around to see which clansmen are willing to participate."
After calling the two over, Uchiha Yoichi directly told them about what Hiruzen had just informed him.
"The two wars between Konoha and the Hidden Cloud Ninja and Hidden Sand Ninja have greatly reduced our village's power, so some small countries have been acting up. Konoha plans to hold a Chunin Exam to demonstrate national strength. Conveniently, last year's Chunin Exam was postponed."
It is currently Konoha Year 48. Originally, Uchiha Yoichi intended for Yuhi Kurenai and the others to participate in Konoha Year 47's Chunin Exam, but due to the war at that time, it was postponed and canceled.
Now that the war has ended, the small countries feel that the great nations are weak and want to provoke Konoha, often leading to missions being stolen and border skirmishes.
These are provocative actions, but starting a war over them to teach those small ninja villages a lesson... Hiruzen wouldn't do such a thing, but Uchiha Yoichi thinks it's a good idea.
Sending ninjas to attack directly, and after winning, making the small ninja village bear all losses and pay double compensation; hurting them once so badly that they learn their lesson and dare not provoke again.
However, Hiruzen insists on using the Chunin Exam to showcase Konoha's military power and plans to invite all surrounding small countries, including the newly allied Hidden Rain Village.
"Inform the Genin in the clan clearly that there will be a high mortality rate this time, not just a failure rate. I estimate the mortality rate could exceed half, so don't let those without strength participate. They can wait for the next one."
Uchiha Masato and Uchiha Shinji nodded together upon hearing this, saying, "Understood, Clan Leader."
A mortality rate of half is quite terrifying. If Konoha sends out a hundred Genin, perhaps fewer than ten will be promoted to Chunin.
After they left, Uchiha Yoichi also received a message from a Shadow Clone, saying that Yuhi Kurenai and her team had decided to participate in this Chunin Exam.
The three have the abilities needed and have been on the battlefield, with good teamwork. Even though this Chunin Exam is dangerous, Yuhi Kurenai and her team have a great chance of being promoted to Chunin.
Moreover, Uchiha Yoichi allows them to surrender at critical moments, as long as they don't lose their lives; they can still participate in next year's Chunin Exam. In a normal Chunin Exam, the three would have no problem, but this time the situation is special.
"About time to come back..."
Uchiha Yoichi sensed Gates's distance and found that he was already near the village, so he got up and walked outside.
With the Security Team's restructuring, Uchiha Yoichi relaxed a lot and doesn't have to sign in at the Security Team every day. If there's any trouble that the four Squad Leaders can't handle, someone will come to report to him.
Now that Uzumaki Minami and Gates are back, Uchiha Yoichi naturally wouldn't just stay in the boring Security Team building.
When he arrived at the Konoha Gate, the returning team happened to be coming through the gate.
Uzumaki Minami sensed Uchiha Yoichi's Chakra early and saw his figure upon entering the village. So, she eagerly said to the people beside her,
"Senior Mami, I'll leave the arrangement of the wounded to you, I have something to do now..."
Medical Jonin Mami, seeing the eager Uzumaki Minami and noticed Uchiha Yoichi standing in the distance, jokingly said, "Is that Lord Yoichi you often mention in your dreams, our village's Konoha Lightning Fang..."
"Senior Mami~, I don't talk in my sleep..."
Uzumaki Minami said sheepishly, she indeed often talked in her sleep but wouldn't admit it afterward because she was embarrassed to share what happened in her dreams.
Mami said, "Go ahead; I'll take care of the rest. You've worked harder than us on the battlefield this time, so you should rest well after returning."
"Thank you, Senior Mami, I'll report to the Konoha Hospital tomorrow!"
Finishing her words, Uzumaki Minami ran towards where Uchiha Yoichi was standing, quickly passing by Gates and hugging Uchiha Yoichi.
However, after embracing Uchiha Yoichi, Uzumaki Minami realized she might lose control in public....
But after closing her eyes nervously, waiting for a while, she didn't feel the tight sensation she expected. Puzzled, she slowly opened her eyes.
"Minami, you're hugging too tight!"
Uchiha Yoichi said, though it was soft, they were on the street, and more people were gathering... It still couldn't compare to Madam Mikota.
"Sorry, Lord Yoichi, I got a bit excited..."
Uzumaki Minami chuckled, then looked up and asked, "Lord Yoichi, were you waiting for me...."
"No, I was waiting for Gates."
".....Hmph."
Uzumaki Minami, seeing Uchiha Yoichi's smile, knew he was teasing her but still felt a bit disappointed after not hearing the answer she wanted, so she started bumping her head against his chest repeatedly.
"Let's go back first. I've arranged for someone to send food to the house at noon; you guys have probably not had lunch on your way... Hmm, Gates, you have some too."
Gates initially wanted to shout and ask, but after hearing Uchiha Yoichi, he stayed silent.
However, as Gates approached, Uzumaki Minami nudged him with her leg, signaling him not to disturb them just because of food.
As they returned, they passed by the Uchiha Supermarket and Food District, which developed during Uzumaki Minami's six-month absence. There will be more and more entertainment venues in the village in the future.
Now, with Uchiha Yoichi investing significantly outside, with time and a peaceful environment, Konoha can become the first major city in the Ninja World.
Upon reaching the house entrance, Uchiha Yoichi suddenly remembered that Uzumaki Minami didn't know about Mikota staying at the house or about Yugito.
Hearing the sound of someone entering, Mikota came to the door, seeing Uzumaki Minami, a bit surprised, understanding why Uchiha Yoichi had ordered so much food today. Though feeling slightly sour inside, Mikota still smiled and said,
"Welcome back, the ordered meals have arrived; come in and wash up for dinner. Also, Minami, welcome back...."
"Eh? Oh, okay....."
Uzumaki Minami saw Mikota wrapped in an apron suddenly come out of the house, nodded, and started changing her shoes.
But she quickly realized, isn't she the clan leader's wife, why is she in her house with Lord Yoichi?
And just now, her words and demeanor, seemed like the hostess....
"Lord Yoichi, what's going on? I remembered she is the clan leader's wife; why is she here?"
As Mikota turned away to the dining area, Uzumaki Minami quickly tugged on Uchiha Yoichi's sleeve and whispered.
She suddenly felt that her position in the house was being taken over, and the warning bells rang loudly in her mind.
"Minami, it's complicated. I'll explain after dinner; there's also a girl inside, the Two-tailed Jinchuriki from the Hidden Cloud Village...."
Uchiha Yoichi told Uzumaki Minami, technically, Mikota is indeed the Clan Leader's Wife, just now the clan leader has changed...