The Uchiha Clan's Sun

Seeing this, Uchiha Shisui hesitated for a moment, then cautiously reminded him, "Brother Jin, don't forget, after tonight you will be the head of the Uchiha clan!"

"I?!"

Uchiha Jin was stunned and suddenly looked up at Uchiha Shisui.

"That's right!"

Uchiha Shisui nodded, confirming that Uchiha Jin had not misheard.

Uchiha Jin looked solemn; this condition was indeed extremely harsh!

Chapter 124 Tsunade!

After a moment of contemplation, Uchiha Jin looked at Uchiha Shisui and asked, "Didn't you tell the Daimyo that I already have someone I like?"

"He said it, but the name doesn't matter. He said that which of these nobles doesn't have three wives and four concubines? What's a few more women? As long as the person you marry is your legal wife, that's fine!"

Uchiha Shisui smiled wryly upon hearing this, which was precisely why he said the conditions for the Daimyo were very harsh!

Although the relationship between Uchiha Jin and Yakushi Nonou was not explicitly stated, those close to them all knew what was going on.

It's only because of the special nature of Uchiha and Yakushi Nonou's identities that Uchiha Jin hasn't given her a formal title yet.

Furthermore, although the Daimyo didn't care how many wives Uchiha Jin had, it was because they were still using the outdated and corrupt system of the past.

Although there are no explicit regulations in Konoha Village and even most parts of the ninja world, they have long since abandoned this system and mostly practice monogamy.

The two perspectives are simply different!

Clearly, Uchiha Jin would never give up Yakushi Nonou for the sake of a marriage alliance!

Uchiha Jin frowned deeply, his expression very solemn.

He wasn't thinking about how many wives he wanted to marry; rather, he knew he would eventually target the nobles of the Land of Fire, with the daimyo of the Land of Fire being the first to fall!

Uchiha Jin was not a heartless person. If he were to marry the Daimyo of the Land of Fire, he would definitely be constrained by this relationship!

However, at this stage, he still needs to maintain cooperation with the Daimyo of the Land of Fire.

The pros and cons need to be carefully weighed!

"And...there's another problem!"

Just as Uchiha Jin was pondering, Uchiha Shisui hesitated before speaking again.

Uchiha Jin asked, "What?"

“That’s the person you’re to marry!” Uchiha Shisui said with a strange expression, “Because the daimyo’s direct bloodline only has one daughter who is not yet married, but she is only one year old this year. That means there is no suitable person for marriage in his direct bloodline!”

"Therefore, the daimyo intends to select a suitable candidate from the direct line of the entire royal family."

Uchiha Jin raised an eyebrow and said, "Whether they are direct descendants of the daimyo or direct descendants of the royal family makes no difference to us, but the fact that you made that face... suggests that there's something wrong with the person the daimyo chose?"

"Uh..." Uchiha Shisui nodded, touched his nose, and said, "The person the Daimyo chose is Lady Tsunade, one of the Legendary Sannin!"

Uchiha Jin was stunned upon hearing this, his eyes widening: "Does he have a death wish?! He dares to send Tsunade into a marriage alliance?"

No wonder Uchiha Jin was so surprised; the person chosen by the daimyo was far beyond his expectations!

Tsunade's status as the marriage partner is not problematic, after all, Tsunade's mother is the younger sister of the current Daimyo of the Land of Fire, and was also the marriage partner that the Daimyo's mansion used to form an alliance with the Senju clan.

In other words, Tsunade is the niece of the current Daimyo of the Land of Fire and is a direct descendant of the royal family. She also currently holds the title of princess in the Land of Fire.

However, Tsunade is known for her volatile temper, so how could she possibly accept such an arrangement!

If you really anger her, Tsunade won't care if you're a daimyo from the Land of Fire; she'll beat you up without hesitation!

Uchiha Shisui shook his head with a wry smile and said, "I don't know what the Daimyo is thinking. Anyway, he said that as long as you agree, he'll take care of the rest!"

Upon hearing this, Uchiha Jin breathed a sigh of relief, his tightly furrowed brows relaxed, and he turned around to leisurely fish again.

Uchiha Shisui was taken aback upon seeing this, and asked in confusion, "Brother Jin, aren't you in a hurry anymore?"

"In a hurry?" Uchiha Jin smiled and said, "Why would I be in a hurry? We've already agreed to the Daimyo's conditions."

"Huh?" Uchiha Shisui was taken aback upon hearing this, and became even more puzzled. He asked, "Brother Jin, are you really going to marry Lady Tsunade?"

"Heh, Tsunade, an old bull nearing forty, wants to eat this tender grass?" Uchiha Jin sneered, disdainfully saying, "Don't worry, this marriage alliance won't work out! You just need to agree to the daimyo's request!"

Although Uchiha Jin didn't know what trump cards the Daimyo had to force Tsunade to agree to the marriage, he did know Tsunade!

Given Tsunade's personality, it's unlikely that no matter what trump card the Daimyo pulls out, it will be useless!

It's likely that the daimyo made these conditions without consulting Tsunade first.

Therefore, Uchiha Jin is not worried that this marriage alliance will succeed!

After the daimyo's plan failed this time, Uchiha Jin would have a legitimate reason to refuse the daimyo's marriage proposal!

After all, he had already made a promise once. The problem was on the Daimyo's side, so it couldn't be blamed on them.

As for why Uchiha Jin's tone was so disdainful... although he didn't have any prejudice against Tsunade, he didn't really like her very much either.

In terms of looks, Tsunade, now in her thirties, is in her prime in terms of both face and figure, and doesn't need to use the Yin Seal to preserve her youth.

In fact, Tsunade actually looked exactly the same when she appeared in the original story!

However, when it comes to personality, Tsunade's volatile temper and bluntness are no match for Yakushi Nonou's gentleness, intelligence, and understanding!

Of course, this is not the reason why Uchiha Jin dislikes Tsunade. After all, Tsunade also shows her gentle and vulnerable side when facing the person she likes.

What King Uchiha disliked was Tsunade's deep-rooted arrogance!

When Tsunade first appeared and even during the Shippuden era, King Uchiha actually liked the character quite a bit.

After all, blonde hair, twin tails, and big headlights combined together... those who know, know!

However, when Pain attacked the village later, Tsunade's line, "Our great nation also suffered the same pain," really alienated her!

This statement means nothing less than, "Even though I punched you, my hand is still hurting!"

Nagato was already about to leave, but Tsunade's words made him so angry that he was willing to sacrifice his lifespan to deliver a ruthless blow to Konoha!

Tsunade successfully destroyed Konoha Village because of this sentence!

After arriving in this world, Uchiha Jin observed Tsunade several times out of curiosity. Although Tsunade was very easygoing when dealing with the common people in Konoha, her pride was undeniable!

Of course, this is not to say that Tsunade is bad, because not only Tsunade, but most people in Konoha Village actually have this kind of pride that comes from their bones!

When facing people from outside Konoha Village, the people of Konoha Village always think of themselves as 'special'!

This arrogance stems from the confidence that comes from strength!

Therefore, Uchiha Jin simply disliked Tsunade, not hated her, and had no prejudice against her!

Uchiha Jin's dislike was simply because he didn't have any romantic feelings for Tsunade!

For Uchiha Jin, Yakushi Nonou will always be his first choice!

Chapter 125 The bigger the storm, the more expensive the fish!

In terms of looks and physique, Yakushi Nono is indeed no match for Tsunade.

But a beautiful appearance is a dime a dozen, but an interesting soul is one in a million!

For Uchiha Jin, Yakushi Nonou was one in a million!

Perhaps because Uchiha Jin was not a native of this world, his perspective on issues was not limited to the viewpoint of Konoha Village, but rather considered the perspective of everyone in this world.

From Uchiha Jin's perspective, there was no difference between the villagers of Konoha and the villagers of Amegakure!

That's why Uchiha Jin could see the arrogance hidden deep in the bones of the Konoha villagers!

Yakushi Nonou is someone who has spent half her life walking in darkness. She has a deeper understanding of the darkness of this world and the coldness and warmth of human relationships than most people!

But Yakushi Nonou was not corrupted by the darkness of this world, nor was she indifferent to the coldness of human relationships. She blossomed into a sunflower in the darkness!

Therefore, Yakushi Nonou no longer fought for the safety of 'Konoha' and chose to leave Root to open an orphanage.

Whether it's Konoha Village or any other village, war is cruel, and children are always innocent!

Yakushi Nonou walks through the battlefield, taking in displaced and homeless children, regardless of whether they are from Konoha or not!

The reason why Yakushi Nonou opened her orphanage within the territory of Konoha Village was simply because it was easy to benefit from being backed by Konoha!

Yakushi Nonou is also one of the few people in this world who has broken free from the constraints of the village and set his sights on the world!

The key point is that Yakushi Nonou didn't cause trouble everywhere like those villains who suddenly have an epiphany; she just started doing what she could for the world!

This gentleness and kindness is precisely what touched Uchiha Jin the most, and at the same time, Uchiha Jin could only find a little resonance with Yakushi Nonou!

In Director Qi's words, "You are the only woman who can reach the depths of my soul!"

Seeing Uchiha Jin's confidence, Uchiha Shisui didn't say anything more, but instead said, "When I came back, I noticed something was wrong. There are a large number of ninjas lying in ambush in a valley three kilometers southeast of the other side, at least more than a thousand!"

Uchiha Shisui had just returned from the Daimyo's residence and came directly here to participate in the clan festival. He noticed something unusual while on his way.

The reason he didn't tell Uchiha Jin about this immediately was because he believed that Uchiha Jin wouldn't make such a big mistake. He was only telling him now as a precaution!

Uchiha Jin did not disappoint Uchiha Shisui, saying calmly, "That was just a backup plan prepared by Sarutobi Hiruzen, but Minato is leading that group of ninjas, so it's hard to say whether this backup plan will still be effective!"

“I see,” Uchiha Shisui smiled knowingly, then, as if he had thought of something, asked with concern, “But with the Third Hokage’s orders in place, can Lord Minato keep them in check?”

Uchiha Jin shook his head slightly and said, "Most of those ninjas retreated from the battlefield with Minato. Minato's prestige among them needs no further explanation!"

"Besides, we don't need water gates to suppress them!"

"If it really comes to the point of armed conflict, all we need to do is delay them for a while!"

"What we really need to care about are those families in the village who are holding back!"

Three kilometers across the Naga River, this location is actually outside Konoha Village.

If the Uchiha clan and the village were to truly come to blows, then the Uchiha clan would definitely attack the village, and the ninjas outside the village would not be an obstacle for them!

Despite the fact that Hiruzen Sarutobi did not station any troops in the village, as long as the Anbu and Root ninjas delayed for a moment, the various clans in the village could gather thousands of troops in no time!

This is the real threat!

Of course, how many families will be willing to risk their lives for Hiruzen Sarutobi at that time is another matter entirely!

"Sarutobi, Shimura, Utatane, and Mitomon—in addition to these four families, there's the Ino-Shika-Cho trio. These are the families that Hiruzen Sarutobi can definitely mobilize."

"I think these seven families are also ready for battle!"

Uchiha Jin's gaze was deep and unfathomable, as if he could see the scene inside the village through the water.

Although many members of the Yamanaka, Nara, and Akimichi families, collectively known as the Ino-Shika-Cho triad, are actually their own people, the vast majority of these three families remain loyal to Hiruzen Sarutobi and the Sarutobi clan!

It is important to know that as early as the Warring States period, the Yamanaka, Nara, and Akimichi families fought side by side. In order to promote the relationship between the three families, each generation of the "Ino-Shika-Cho" would make a vow with earrings!

The Sarutobi clan were the ones who handed over the earrings to them as witnesses!

In the original storyline, when Yamanaka Ino, Nara Shikamaru, and Akimichi Choji all advanced to Chunin, their Jonin leader at the time, Sarutobi Asuma, gave them three pairs of earrings as a gift!

Therefore, the deep bonds between the Yamanaka, Nara, Akimichi, and Sarutobi clans should not be underestimated! They cannot be broken by ordinary means!

This is also why many members of the Yamanaka, Nara, and Akimichi clans hold important positions in Konoha!

"And most of the small and medium-sized families, such as Inuzuka, Aburame, Gekko, Mitarai, Shiranui, and Haruno, will most likely side with Hiruzen Sarutobi."

"The only difference is that they're not loyal to Hiruzen Sarutobi, but to the Hokage! They'll support whoever is the Hokage!"

"Only clans like Hyuga and Kurama, which have been severely suppressed by Hiruzen Sarutobi or have already declined, will remain inactive."

There aren't many medium-sized or large clans in Konoha Village, but there are many, many small clans!

In this world, ordinary people don't have surnames; those who have given names and surnames generally have their own lineage.

The original Konoha was composed of several large clans, a dozen medium-sized clans, and dozens or even hundreds of small clans.

As for the common people in the village, they moved there gradually after the village had initially prospered and stabilized.

However, the wars of recent years have caused too many small families to disappear into history, and many have declined, with some even left with only one heir.

It's like the Hatake clan only having one member left, Hatake Kakashi.

Upon hearing this, Uchiha Shisui also showed a solemn expression and said, "Since the situation is so serious, Brother Jin, do you still have time to fish here?"

“I already said this is the worst-case scenario!” Uchiha Jin calmly held the fishing rod and said lightly, “Moreover, the bigger the waves, the more expensive the fish, which is also an opportunity for us to see the situation in the village more clearly!”

"No matter how many ants there are, they can't kill an elephant. I have my trump cards too!"

The rain grew heavier, and the sky gradually darkened.