For a time,
Senju Tobirama kept a close eye on the personnel changes within the Uchiha Clan Military Police Force.
However, he couldn't find any opportunities.
"Have you not been diligently cultivating during this period? Why can't you even surpass Hiruzen?" Senju Tobirama said angrily, retracting his palm.
With narrowed eyes, he watched Uchiha Kagami cover his bright red, slapped face, and though Kagami's expression was blank, Tobirama felt an incomparable surge of satisfaction deep inside.
Of course, on the surface, Senju Tobirama still wore an expression of disappointment, as if he were genuinely concerned about Uchiha Kagami.
Across from him, Uchiha Kagami looked at Senju Tobirama with a wronged expression, then turned his head to look at Hiruzen Sarutobi and the other emotionless "senior brothers" beside him, saying, "Teacher, Hiruzen and Danzo, their strength has improved too quickly during this time.
I suppose their talent surpasses mine.
I truly cannot compete with them.
I am sorry, I have truly disappointed you!"
Uchiha Kagami lowered his head, filled with remorse.
He didn't notice that Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo Shimura, upon hearing his words, exchanged an imperceptible glance, then calmed down, thinking to themselves, "This fool! How can what he learns compare to what Teacher Tobirama teaches us!"
Of course, both of them maintained calm expressions, showing no abnormalities on the surface, and even spoke with concern.
"Kagami, you must work harder! You are Teacher Tobirama's first disciple, you can't embarrass him!"
"That's right, Kagami, stay sharp, don't lose points! Work hard on your cultivation, and you'll definitely show Teacher Tobirama your effort!"
"Sigh!" Senju Tobirama sighed, his gaze falling on Uchiha Kagami as he slowly said, "Alright, though your talent is limited, it's not insurmountable.
As my disciple, I will naturally do everything in my power to help you."
He paused slightly, then continued, "I've decided to teach you my most renowned and proud technique—the Flying Thunder God Technique.
With this Ninjutsu, your strength will undoubtedly undergo a qualitative leap."
Before he finished speaking, Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo Shimura, standing behind Senju Tobirama, suddenly changed their expressions, secretly astonished: "How is this possible!"
However, their surprise lasted only for an instant before they quickly regained their composure.
They knew that given Teacher Tobirama's animosity towards the Uchiha Clan, his decision must have a deeper meaning.
Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo Shimura exchanged a look, understanding each other perfectly, and both saw a hint of relief in the other's eyes.
"Thank you, Teacher! You, you are truly my benefactor!" Uchiha Kagami was so moved that tears welled up in his eyes.
He widened his eyes, looking at Senju Tobirama with profound gratitude, thanking him repeatedly, "In this world, only you are so kind to me!"
Uchiha Kagami nodded repeatedly, deeply moved.
Thinking of the rejection he faced within his clan, and then recalling how highly Teacher Senju Tobirama regarded him, he increasingly felt that his clan members were too narrow-minded.
Only his teacher had set aside prejudice.
The clan's animosity towards his teacher was due to their own malicious reasons.
Teacher Tobirama, he is truly too gentle!
"Oh, by the way, I heard that Uchiha Tenxiu, the newly appointed Seventh Elder of your Uchiha Clan, got engaged.
I didn't even know about it at the time!" Senju Tobirama asked, feigning casualness.
Uchiha Kagami's expression changed, and he said awkwardly, "Teacher, about that, their engagement ceremony was witnessed by the clan elders.
I truly wasn't aware of it, I am truly sorry~"
"Hey, it's nothing!" Senju Tobirama waved his hand as if unconcerned, saying, "Me! The reason I ask you to pay attention to these things is simply because I want to improve relations with the Uchiha Clan, to let your Uchiha Clan know that times have changed.
People shouldn't be confined by the shackles of their clan; they must break free from the narrow perspective of the clan and consider things from the Village's standpoint.
As long as everyone considers things from the Village's perspective, there won't be so many conflicts and animosity between us!
Besides, if I had known about their engagement earlier, I would have sent a congratulatory gift."
"I heard that Uchiha Yukino has a bloodline-related illness.
Coincidentally, I received information about a thousand-year-old spiritual medicine.
If I had known about their engagement ceremony then, I would have sent this news as a gift.
Now..."
"I can only trouble you!" Senju Tobirama gazed intently at Uchiha Kagami, giving him some instructions.
"Rest assured, Teacher, I will definitely convey these requirements to the clan." Uchiha Kagami immediately nodded.
"Uchiha Tenxiu, right? They say you and Uchiha Yukino have a deep affection.
Given the Uchiha Clan's emphasis on emotions, I don't believe you won't be tempted!
Unless you bring half of the entire Uchiha Clan to act at once, otherwise, you're dead this time, and no one can save you..." Senju Tobirama couldn't help but feel excited, as if he saw the scene of Uchiha Tenxiu being slain, and a smile appeared on his face.
"Very good, next, I will teach you the learning points of the Flying Thunder God Slash..." Senju Tobirama said happily.
After some instruction, Senju Tobirama taught the Flying Thunder God Slash to Uchiha Kagami.
While Uchiha Kagami was diligently studying the Flying Thunder God Technique but struggling to grasp it,
Senju Tobirama also taught the Dark Movement Technique and the Advanced Shadow Clone Technique to his two disciples, Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo Shimura, implying, "You two are truly worthy of being my disciples, Tobirama's disciples.
I see that you also possess the potential to be Hokage!"
...
Back home.
"Big Brother, you really should take charge of the Uchiha.
Look at what they've done to the Uchiha Clan Military Police Force.
With such numbers, do they intend to turn Konoha into their personal domain?"
Senju Tobirama continued to report to his elder brother, Senju Hashirama, about the Uchiha Clan Military Police Force's rampant expansion.
Hashirama, who was sitting and drinking tea, frowned and said to Tobirama, "Tobirama, the Uchiha Clan Military Police Force is doing quite well, with three shifts. I think it's a great idea. This way, as the Uchiha Clan said, they don't have to worry about making mistakes due to fatigue during patrols, and the Ninja can relax and have more time to spend with their families. It's really good! I suggest all Konoha Ninja do this!"
"Big Brother!" Tobirama shook his head and said with certainty, "There must be a conspiracy behind this. Maybe they are expanding these personnel to launch a surprise attack on the Hokage Office!"
"Ordinary people?" Hashirama widened his eyes, indicating his incomprehension. How could ordinary people attack the Hokage building!
"That is, deliberately depleting Konoha's funds! They hope to use a large number of salaries to drag down Konoha's economy, and then blackmail the Hokage!" Tobirama said stubbornly, thinking to himself, "Hmph! Do you Uchiha Clan think you can take advantage of this? Do you want to launch a surprise attack when I show a weakness? Impossible! If you expand, my Anbu will also expand. My Anbu will work in four shifts!"
Tobirama secretly made up his mind to secretly expand the original Anbu of one brigade to four brigades.
"Hehe, Tobirama, you're joking. I think the money the Land of Fire gave us, and the money we got from selling the Tailed Beasts, is completely inexhaustible. How much money can the salaries of a hundred ordinary people be!" Hashirama smiled and waved his hand, completely unconcerned.
Tobirama didn't give a clear answer, but he thought to himself, "Big Brother, you really don't manage the household, so you don't know the cost of living. For the Village's development, money is needed in all aspects. My secret development of Forbidden Technique also costs money like flowing water. Konoha's accounts have long been running low on money! Coupled with the expanded Anbu team, it's even more likely to lead to a deficit!"
"In order not to let others discover the financial consumption, I have always set the Village's funds as a top secret that only the Hokage can view, otherwise it would have exploded long ago! Even now, there isn't much money left! As a result, the salaries of these ordinary people of the Uchiha Clan are truly the last straw that breaks the camel's back, making people feel incredibly distressed!"
"I had intended to have Big Brother Hashirama step forward to curb the development of the Uchiha Police Force and reduce the consumption of funds. However, Big Brother Hashirama stubbornly refused, so there was nothing I could do."
"No, I must find a way to increase revenue and reduce expenditure! Otherwise, if some more time passes..." While annoyed, Tobirama was also thinking of a way to get a sum of money from somewhere.
Suddenly, he seemed to have thought of something.
Tobirama's eyes lit up, and he thought to himself, "Some time ago, the Land of Fire Daimyo seemed to have directed the Ōtomo case they were investigating towards the Hidden Cloud Village in the Land of Lightning. Well, I'll just use this Hidden Cloud Village as an excuse to extort a sum of money and test their development! If they develop too strongly, while Big Brother is still here, I must strike hard at these external Ninja Villages!"
At the same time, Tobirama thought about it and decided to assign this task to the Uchiha Clan. If the mission succeeded, he and Konoha would benefit. If it failed, the Uchiha Clan would take the blame, and he could suppress them at the same time.
Soon, under Tobirama's arrangements, the Uchiha Clan accepted the annual designated mission.
As a clan living in Konoha, every clan has the obligation to accept several designated missions in Konoha Ninja Village each year. This year's designated mission was to hold the Hidden Cloud Village accountable and demand compensation from the Ōtomo, and to hand over the culprits.
Compared to this matter, Tobirama had received no information about another important objective he had arranged for his disciples. These past few days, Tobirama had handed over all his affairs, big and small, to his trusted subordinates, and had been waiting for Uchiha Tenxiu's actions to carry out the assassination plan. However, the information from the Uchiha Clan indicated that the other party had made no moves at all.
"Could it be that Uchiha Tenxiu is suspicious of this information and dares not act? Is he really that cold-blooded? Is this still the Uchiha Clan, famous for being emotional?"
Tobirama wondered, and facing such a different Uchiha Clan, the killing intent in his heart became even more apparent.
Unfortunately, his strength could only support him in using this assassination method.
He couldn't openly rush into the Uchiha Clan and directly decapitate Uchiha Tenxiu.
Another few days passed.
Uchiha Tenxiu remained indifferent.
"Alas!" Tobirama sighed deeply, his face full of helplessness, placing his last shred of hope on Uchiha Kagami.
It should be known that Tobirama had meticulously arranged the integration of the Uchiha and Konoha, and had even specifically appointed Uchiha Kagami as a captain, responsible for supervising Uchiha Tenxiu's situation.
However, unexpectedly, Uchiha Kagami's supervision of Uchiha Tenxiu was virtually nonexistent, having no effect whatsoever.
Now, Uchiha Tenxiu had closed his doors, as if he were isolated from the world. Not only that, he had also set up a powerful barrier in his home, isolating everything from the outside world.
This way, even Uchiha members with Sharingan could not penetrate this barrier and peek into Uchiha Tenxiu's home.
And Uchiha Tenxiu cleverly used this point to continue stirring up trouble and acting recklessly in the Ninja World, while avoiding everyone's sight.
Time flew by like a white steed, passing in an instant. In the blink of an eye, five years had quietly passed.