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Although it was an A-rank mission, Minato thought it through carefully and concluded that it did not involve any ninja battles.
The only thing to be cautious about was the journey there, needing to avoid the ninja from the Sand Village. However, Hiruzen had already considered this and assigned two reconnaissance ninjas to Minato's team.
As long as they avoided the Sand Village ninja, the mission could be completed smoothly.
After Kakashi and the other two left, Hiruzen entrusted Minato with a deeper mission, which was to investigate whether Roran was supporting the Sand Village.
If the minister of Roran harbored great ambitions, it was likely that he would participate in the war.
If he showed such inclinations, they were to eliminate him and completely seal off the power of the Dragon Veins; Hiruzen was not sure if the Sand Village knew about the Dragon Veins of Roran, but if they knew its power could manipulate puppets, the Sand Village would definitely be interested.
Another A-rank mission was assigned specifically to Minato, which was to scout information about the Sand Village en route.
If Yōichi and Mina were to continue their mission, Hiruzen considered assigning this task to them.
However, after weighing the options, Minato , who could use the Flying Thunder God Technique, was deemed more suitable. As long as he wasn't caught by a large number of ninja, his safety was assured.
After accepting the mission, Minato bid farewell to Hiruzen, but just as he was about to leave, he stopped, scratching his head and asked Hiruzen: "Lord Hokage, there's one more thing I need to report."
Hiruzen kindly said, "Minato, go ahead."
"It's about Kushina. Last time, Lord Hokage, you gave Kushina the method to perfectly control the Jinchuriki's power, which gave her a lot of inspiration. Recently, she has been trying to control the tailed beast's chakra and has made significant progress."
Minato talked at length about how hard Kushina had worked and the significant progress she had made.
Hiruzen sighed internally; he knew very well how far Kushina had progressed in her training, as she was accompanied by several Anbu members every day.
Finally, Minato changed the topic: "Lord Hokage, I will be leaving the village for a long-term mission, and Kushina might feel lonely. Could you allow her to visit her clan members at the Konoha Hospital?"
"Is that so? It was my oversight, neglecting Kushina's feelings."
Hiruzen said embarrassedly. Seeing this, Minato quickly waved his hand and said, "No, it has nothing to do with Lord Hokage. Previously, it was also for the sake of the people in the village. However, now that Kushina has made significant progress in controlling the tailed beast's chakra, the previous situations should not reoccur."
"I will talk to the Anbu, allowing Kushina's activities to extend within the village. However, she still cannot go to places like the Forest of Death, as Kushina's safety is very important."
After thinking it over, Hiruzen said to Minato, simply allowing her activity range to extend to the Konoha Hospital seemed a bit stingy. It's better to let her move around the village, and just assign a couple more Anbu members if needed.
Kushina has indeed made progress, gradually becoming proficient in the tailed beast cloak. Although she can only maintain consciousness with one tail so far, it is much better than before, at least showing hope for a Jinchuriki to control the tailed beast transformation.
"Thank you, Lord Hokage."
Minato's face showed joy. After expressing his gratitude, he prepared to return and bring the good news to Kushina.
---
"Teacher, why did you suddenly dispel the Shadow Clone just now?"
After Yōichi's Shadow Clone arrived at the mission location, Kurenai approached him and asked.
"There was a little accident, but it's nothing to do with you. How is the mission going?"
Before Yōichi could finish speaking, Kurenai pulled out a kunai and threw it towards his face.
However, this kind of attack was no threat to Yōichi. He simply extended two fingers and quickly caught the kunai by its ring, saying, "Haven't you learned from last time?"
Before he could finish, Kurenai suddenly transformed into Rumi, charging at him with chakra-covered hands, attacking with the Gentle Fist style.
"Oh? Using the Transformation Technique to lower my guard, not bad, finally using your brain."
As he spoke, Yōichi threw the kunai to the side.
The kunai collided in mid-air, changing direction and hitting the shuriken thrown by another team member.
The first kunai hit a shuriken, causing a chain reaction in the air, blocking all the shuriken.
At this moment, Rumi also quickly launched a palm strike at Yōichi, but he tapped her wrist, diverting the attack while commenting,
"Don't rush to attack vital points. Consider the enemy's reaction when attacking, and only reveal your intent when you're sure of a kill."
After speaking, Yōichi prepared to grab Rumi's wrist.
But the young girl with the Byakugan suddenly formed a hand seal, and with a bang, transformed into another person, with red pupils showing a hint of pride. The suddenly appeared Kurenai had completed her hand seals.
"Body Replacement?"
"Teacher, you lost, Art of the Underworld!"
The genjutsu was activated!
Yōichi suddenly looked dazed, as if he was caught in the illusion.
Seeing this, Kurenai jumped up in joy and turned to her teammates hiding in the forest, saying, "Rumi, we succeeded in the operation!"
Rumi also came out from the forest, happily rubbing her wrists, but before she could speak, her face suddenly turned panicked and pointed behind Kurenai,
"What success?"
A voice sounded, and then Kurenai felt a chill on her neck, followed by a hand grabbing her face and pulling her aside.
Kurenai was shocked and turned to see her teacher, who didn't seem affected by the genjutsu at all, and hurriedly asked, "Tea... Teacher, you weren't affected by my genjutsu just now?"
"I've told you, the most important thing about genjutsu is concealment. You specifically reminded me, giving me enough time to react. Should I thank you?"
Yōichi, seeing the other two approach, said to the three, "The tactic was good, knowing how to use strengths and weaknesses and the enemy's psychology, but pay attention to the details, which will be life or death against real enemies."
"Kurenai, you missed the final details, and your teammates didn't help you cover them up. Go pick up two D-rank missions later, and meet at the barbecue restaurant after you finish them this afternoon. My treat."
After speaking, Yōichi immediately dispelled the Shadow Clone, turning into a puff of smoke and disappearing.
Leaving the three behind, Kurenai awkwardly said, "Sorry, if it wasn't for me, we might have already completed the mission to attack the teacher."
Rumi shook her head and said, "It's not your fault, Kurenai. Teacher is too strong. Facing Yōichi-sensei with Gentle Fist, I felt no chance of winning."
"I wish my ninja tool throwing skills were as good as Yōichi sensei's."
After sighing, the three headed towards the Hokage Building. Although they had completed a D-rank mission, they had to take on two more because of a mistake and finish them before dinner.
The thought of missing the barbecue made them feel like they had to work hard.
However, when Kurenai and the others arrived at the Hokage Building, they ran into their academy classmates from the first class led by Asuma.
Seeing Kurenai, Asuma smiled and approached to greet her, "Kurenai, are you also here to submit a mission?"
"Yeah, Asuma, you too?"
"Right, we just completed a C-rank mission. Kurenai, want to hang out after submitting the mission?"
Asuma looked hopeful, mentioning his C-rank mission also intending to show off his strength to Kurenai.
Kurenai shook her head and said, "No, Asuma, you go ahead. We still have to take on two more D-rank missions."
"Taking on two more D-rank missions? But it's almost noon, can you make it?"
Asuma looked around and asked, "Where's your Jōnin instructor? He didn't take a break and let you handle missions by yourselves, did he?"
"Yōichi-sensei has something to do, Asuma. Sorry, we have to go do our mission now."
Kurenai waved goodbye and then went with her teammates to submit and take on new missions.
Yōichi had already notified the mission office, so Kurenai and her teammates could freely choose D-rank missions.
"Asuma, Kotonaru, and Iwashi, wait here for me, okay? After I submit the mission, let's go have barbecue."
Their Teacher said, as it was his younger brother's first time completing a C-rank mission, he wouldn't be stingy about a meal.
As for Team 8, he felt Yōichi wanted to quickly accumulate mission experience for the team and then participate in the Chūnin Exams.
Having sixteen D-rank missions allowed participation in the Chūnin Exams, but for these newly graduated Genin, it seemed a bit premature.
However, Sarutobi couldn't criticize Yōichi, as that would mean questioning his teaching method. He could only mention it to his father later. Judging by Asuma's reaction, he seemed quite interested in Kurenai.
On the other side.
After the Shadow Clone's memories returned to the original body, Yōichi also learned about Kurenai and her teammates' tactics.
There was some growth, but not much!
After a few more missions and mastering chakra control, they could take on missions outside the village to kill.
Within a year, all three should be promoted to Chūnin. This was Yōichi's bottom line. If any of them were only promoted to Chūnin at eleven, it would be a loss of face for him.
"Hey, kid, what are you thinking about?"
Tsunade's voice brought Yōichi back to reality, and then he shook his head and said, "The memories from the Shadow Clone leading the team just returned."
Mina was originally supposed to come today, but she was a bit leg-weary and still taking a bath close to that time, so she had to ask Yōichi to speak to Tsunade on her behalf.
"Leading a team, huh. I've been calling you kid for so long, and now you're at this stage."
Tsunade reminisced for a moment, initially displeased with Yōichi's mouth, but misunderstandings were gradually resolved. As a senior, how could she hold a grudge against a junior?
Now, leaving the village, the only things Tsunade felt a bit reluctant to leave behind were two issues: how she turned into a hog and whether she wore undergarments that day.
Yōichi handed a storage scroll to Shizune, saying, "This is for you, Shizune. This is for your food and lodging expenses. Make sure Tsunade doesn't get her hands on it, otherwise, you'll have to live in a cave and starve with her."
"Ah, yes, thank you."
Shizune gratefully accepted the scroll, knowing Yōichi was a Jōnin in the village and calling him "sir" as a Genin was definitely correct.
However, Tsunade was a bit upset after hearing this, "Hey, don't ruin my reputation. I'm not that unreliable!"
Yōichi sighed and said, "Mina used to bring food for two people to the Konoha Hospital every day."
"Alright, alright, bringing up something from so long ago. You're really no fun, kid."
Tsunade interrupted coldly, remembering when that was. It was just a time when she was a bit short on cash.
"The future of the village now depends on your generation."
Before leaving the village, Tsunade still felt a bit emotional, then suddenly inspired, as if passing the baton, she patted Uchiha Yōichi on the shoulder.
"From now on, the village will kyah~!"
Tsunade very 'ladylike' sat on the ground with her legs inward.
'Tsunade, hold on! Hold on!! You can't lose face.'
Tsunade's remaining reason kept warning herself, taking a few deep breaths, and after an unknown amount of time, she gradually calmed down.
However, her face was still flushed, like a ripe fruit, making her already attractive face even more appealing.
"Tsunade-sama, are you, are you okay?"
Shizune cautiously asked, as Tsunade suddenly sat down in front of her, gasping for breath, as if sick.
"I, I'm fine."
Tsunade took a few more deep breaths, trying to calm herself down.
"Shizune, where's that kid!?"
Tsunade looked around, realizing Yōichi had already disappeared, confirming that her embarrassing state was definitely related to him!
If he didn't do it, why would he run?
"You mean Yōichi?
He said he had an out-of-village mission and left immediately using the Body Flicker Technique."
Shizune pointed towards the village gate, as Yōichi had left very quickly, disappearing in an instant after speaking.
"Okay, okay!"
Tsunade gritted her teeth, remembering this incident and definitely not forgetting it!
(End of Chapter)
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On his way back, Yōichi made sure to use a Shadow Clone and sensory techniques to check if Tsunade wasn't following him before daring to return home.
Otherwise, he feared the first thing he would encounter upon entering would be Tsunade's fist.
Mina wasn't at home, seemingly having gone to the medical department; she had taken the day off, probably too embarrassed to face anyone after what happened in the morning.
"This Succubus Body is just too overpowered, especially against females."
Even Tsunade couldn't withstand it. How many in the ninja world could surpass Tsunade? Perhaps only Kaguya would be in the running.
It's uncertain if it would be effective against non-human females.
If it worked, Yōichi's first choice would definitely be the loli snake from Ryūchi Cave.
But there's no rush; the ability should last around a month.
"Is Yōichi-kun there?"
While Yōichi was pondering, someone suddenly knocked on the door and called out.
It was a member of the Uchiha police force under Uchiha Masato, seemingly named Uchiha Renjin.
Upon seeing Yōichi, Renjin respectfully said, "Yōichi-kun, the Second Elder has asked me to inform you that there's a clan meeting at the Naka Shrine at 9 o'clock tonight. Many people will attend this meeting, including squad leaders of the police force. The elder also asked you to prepare."
"I understand, thank you for the effort, Renjin-senpai."
Yōichi nodded, understanding he needed to prepare to present the Uchiha Welfare System at tonight's clan meeting.
After Kenji informed him about the Uchiha clan's population and ninja count, Yōichi devised a welfare system.
After several discussions with Kenji, they finalized the Uchiha Welfare System.
With over 2,500 people in the Uchiha clan, including more than 700 ninjas and about 1,800 civilians; even if a family of three were all civilians, adults would receive 30,000 ryō per month, and children 10,000 ryō.
With around 100 non-ninja children in the clan, including adults and the elderly, the welfare expenses totaled 51 million ryō.
This amount was substantial. A typical family of three would spend between 20,000 to 30,000 ryō a month. Yōichi's plan essentially doubled their income, even covering children.
Even without working, the Uchiha Welfare System could support these non-workers.
However, not working was impossible. The Uchiha clan was proud, and being supported by the clan while capable of working would be unacceptable to them and their pride.
At this point, Yōichi had something to say. Whether it was the pharmaceutical factory or ninja games, both required a large workforce. Since they were idle, they might as well work there.
It was a way to contribute to the clan and earn a high salary, plus enjoy the benefits of the welfare system, which was more lucrative than selling vegetables or sweets.
About 700 ninjas in the clan, including 450 Genin, could receive 100,000 ryō a month for just training every day without any other tasks.
180 Chūnin, like Genin, besides their salary from the police force, could receive 500,000 ryō a month from the Uchiha Welfare System if they had no missions or village duties and just trained.
70 clan members with Jōnin-level strength could receive 1 million ryō a month.
Uchiha Yōichi's welfare system had a fixed monthly expenditure of about 260 million ryō.
This figure was high, as Konoha's annual funding from the Daimyō was less than 1 billion ryō, making the Uchiha Welfare System's annual expenditure over 3 billion ryō.
Yōichi could have set the welfare standards lower and gradually increased them to reduce pressure.
However, this idea was immediately rejected by Kenji. Lowering the standards meant that Fugaku could afford it too. If the competition was close, many would still choose the clan leader.
If they were going to give money, it should be substantial from the start. Kenji then analyzed their 'proud' clan for Yōichi.
Ninety percent of the clan would not accept such gifts without contributing. After receiving benefits from the Uchiha Welfare System, they would undoubtedly work harder for the clan.
Although ninja expenses were significant, the pharmaceutical factory and ninja games, being cash cows with continuous income, could cover the costs.
Now, with a monthly expenditure of 260 million ryō for the Uchiha Welfare System, could Fugaku, the clan leader, afford it?
Even with S-rank missions, he couldn't match this. Unable to provide funds, he also couldn't obstruct the implementation of the Uchiha Welfare System; otherwise, it would be opposing the clan.
Yōichi, contributing two profitable businesses and offering benefits to the clan, if Fugaku tried to stop this, would he still be considered the Uchiha clan leader?
Once the Uchiha Welfare System was established, Yōichi could take over the clan's arms and weapons business.
The clan leader couldn't bring any benefits to the clan and monopolized the arms and weapons business for what? Better to hand it to someone capable.
By then, the Uchiha Welfare System's acceptance would mean even the peace faction, having accepted Yōichi's benefits, couldn't oppose it.
After careful consideration, Yōichi felt tonight's clan meeting would proceed without incident and didn't seek further discussion with Elder Kenji.
---
"Before the mission starts, Obito, Rin, and Kakashi, I must remind you."
Minato spoke seriously, as taking two Genin and Kakashi on this mission already violated ninja mission regulations; Kakashi wasn't supposed to participate, but Hiruzen allowed it.
Including Obito and Rin was to prevent the three classmates from feeling a psychological gap due to the mission.
"This mission does not allow for independent action; you must listen to me. If anyone violates this rule, I will suspend the mission and send you back to Konoha!"
"Yes, Minato-sensei."
Seeing Minato's serious demeanor, the three quickly agreed, knowing this wasn't the time for jokes.
An A-rank mission, even if it's assumed not to involve ninjas, could still encounter unexpected situations.
Thanks to Yōichi info, several missions had escalated in rank, leading other ninjas to suspect the mission department of misclassifying A or S-rank missions as B-rank.
"Let's depart. Since the Land of Wind is too dangerous, we will take a detour through the Land of Rain. Due to the longer route, we need to cut down on rest to reach our destination on time."
Minato pulled out a map, a route he, Jiraiya, and Inuzuka Tsume had agreed on in advance; even with two reconnaissance ninjas, they couldn't guarantee not being discovered by the Sand Village while passing through the Land of Wind.
The best approach was to detour through the Land of Rain, then along the border of the Land of Wind, significantly reducing the chance of detection.
"If there are no issues, let's depart. Follow the formation we discussed earlier and let me know in advance if you need to rest."
After surveying the group, Minato gave the order to move out.
Team 7 might be the only new team assigned an A-rank mission, as other teams, even if they wished to quickly enhance the new Genin's strength, would at most undertake C-rank missions.
Yōichi's Team 8 was still taking on D-rank missions.
Kurenai and her teammates took on two D-rank missions in the afternoon. The first, finding a pet cat, was relatively simple and already completed; the second was more challenging.
They needed to clean a section of the wall.
Normally, using tools, the three could have finished the task before dinner. However, Yōichi, having nothing better to do, came to check on them.
After learning about their task, Yōichi took away the rope tools they were going to use, forcing them to clean the walls by walking on them.
He also gave each of them a 20-pound weight backpack.
"Pay attention to your chakra. It's best to refine and release chakra simultaneously. You can also grab the wall with your hands, so remember to catch the wall if you're about to fall."
Kurenai, hearing Yōichi constantly speaking, complained, "Yōichi-sensei, this will distract us from focusing."
Before she could finish, Kurenai's chakra faltered under her feet, and she fell without reacting in time.
"Ahh, ahh, ahh~"
Plop.
Kurenai didn't hit the ground as she expected but was caught by Yōichi's Shadow Clone. He then put her down, saying, "Continue, your team mates are very focused."
"Understood."
Kurenai, a bit embarrassed, continued to climb the wall and resumed cleaning.
Under Yōichi's guidance and urging, the three cleaned the area just in time for dinner.
Yōichi, not being stingy, took them to a barbecue restaurant, even stating they could order whatever they wanted.
Kurenai, Rumi, and the others' eyes lit up upon hearing this. Rumi ordered fifty servings of barbecue, Kazuhito scratched his head and chose three servings of sashimi, while Kurenai opted for ten servings of dango.
"Now, while doing D-rank missions, you need to quickly master control over your chakra. A strong ninja can make one portion of chakra produce ten times the effect. My requirement for you is not to waste chakra. After completing enough D-rank missions, be prepared to take on C-rank missions."
"Within a year, you must become Chūnin. Also, I don't mind you attacking me in the barbecue restaurant, but if you break anything, you'll have to compensate for it yourselves."
Rumi and Kurenai exchanged glances, somewhat embarrassed, then put away the kunai hidden under the table and picked up their chopsticks to enjoy the feast.
After eating a bit with his students, Yōichi left some money and departed early. He had a clan meeting to attend, and he had left enough money for them to order more food.
Back home.
Mina had returned. Hearing Yōichi's arrival, she only peeked out from her room, timidly greeting, "Yōichi-sama, you're back?"
"Yes, I just had dinner with my students. I have a clan meeting to attend later. Mina, about this morning, it was actually..."
Bang!
Mina immediately closed the door, then muffled from inside, "Nothing happened this morning, Yōichi-sama, let's not talk about it. I don't know anything."
The incident of wetting herself was too embarrassing. Even if Mina liked Yōichi, she didn't want such an incident to happen.
And it seemed she wet herself twice, the last time uncontrollably.
She wished she could seal away her own memory, but sealing her own memory was useless, and she couldn't seal Yōichi-sama's memory. Bringing it up again just made Mina wish she could turn back time.
Seeing Mina unwilling to come out, Yōichi had no choice but to inform her he was headed to the clan's territory and then left with the Uchiha Welfare System plan.
The clan meeting was always held at the Naka Shrine, the ancestral land of the Uchiha clan, where the stone tablet passed down by the Uchiha ancestors was kept. However, it was said only those with the Mangekyō Sharingan could see it.
This time, the meeting called many people. Previous clan meetings usually had twenty or thirty people, including the clan leader, squad and platoon leaders, and elders, representing the Uchiha elite.
However, Kenji called even the squad leaders this time to support him.
Nearly seventy people, almost the entire Uchiha elite, attended the meeting. When Yōichi arrived, he even saw Shisui.
"Yōichi-kun, come here."
Kenji, who had arrived early at the Naka Shrine's secret room, signaled Yōichi to sit in front of Masato upon his arrival.
This essentially showed his stance, and neither Masato nor Yokogawa had any objections.
And with his fame on Konoha, sitting in front was unquestionable.
After most had arrived, Fugaku spoke, "Everyone, the situation in the ninja world is troubling. The village is preparing supplies, and once war breaks out, we can't be an exception. So, I've also asked the Neko clan to purchase war supplies."
Fugaku's speech was a reminder of the impending war, followed by encouragement for the younger generation, like the recently famous Shisui.
Activating the Sharingan at an even younger age than Yōichi, he already had the strength of a Chūnin, a rare talent by any measure.
With Yōichi, as a precedent, many in the clan were optimistic about Shisui, believing he would make a name for himself in the ninja world.
After Fugaku finished, Uchiha Kenji spoke, "Clan leader, Grand Elder, and everyone, Yōichi-kun has a beneficial idea for all clan members. I think it's excellent, and this clan meeting is a good opportunity to discuss it. The clan leader and all clan members can also listen."
Uchiha Fugaku felt a sudden unease upon hearing this.
(End of Chapter)
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