Chapter 342: Almost Succeeding

"Lord Clan Leader, how is the clan's Eagle Faction doing now?"

"Since you became Hokage Advisor, their voices have weakened considerably."

Uchiha Jing flashed a brilliant smile, "Does that mean that, for a short time, Eagle Faction members won't be clamoring to launch a coup?"

"Exactly." Uchiha Tanaka rarely showed a smiling face, but soon grew solemn again.

"But I'm worried their appetite isn't limited to that!"

"Your meaning is…"

"They will once again develop discontented feelings."

The Hokage Advisor is a considerable position in the Village, but it cannot be compared to the Hokage at all.

Even though Jing became an advisor, he can only temporarily suppress those dissatisfied voices.

"I understand, Lord Clan Leader," Jing murmured softly.

Just as Lian Ye had said…

Could it be that the conflict between the clan and the Village is truly unavoidable?

In his mind, he couldn't help recalling Lian Ye's earlier words—"If you wipe out the Eagle Faction entirely, wouldn't there be no one left to incite rebellion?"

"Is this the only way?"

"Jing, what are you saying?"

"N‑nothing, Lord Clan Leader."

Uchiha Jing shook his head, casting away that dangerous thought.

He simply couldn't bring himself to kill clan members.

Not only him, but even other clan members would find it hard to do.

"Don't put too much pressure on yourself; let things take their natural course," Uchiha Tanaka patted Jing's shoulder.

You think he's taken it in stride? In reality, he's simply out of options.

Facing the ever‑growing Eagle Faction, this clan leader is powerless.

At some point, the notion of a Hokage threat emerged within the clan, greatly fueling the clan members' discontent toward the Village.

Originally, the Uchiha were already dissatisfied with the Hokage; once the threat theory surfaced, the discontent surged to its peak!

He had ordered a thorough investigation, yet it yielded nothing.

It always felt as if an invisible giant hand was controlling the fate of the Uchiha.

Even Madara Uchiha back then was the same, as if being manipulated, suddenly planning to lead the clan out of the Village.

There must have been some unknown events behind this…

"Jing, you go back first."

Uchiha Jing left the Clan Leader's Mansion looking despondent.

"I think I'm about to succeed soon!"

Inside the Laboratory, Qianshou Feijian stared at the experimental data in his hand with a fiery gaze.

These years, he hasn't found a practical way to erase the Second Personality within Lian Ye's body.

That guy is an invincible presence in his own consciousness space; ordinary methods can hardly eliminate him.

But he never gave up; after recovering his mental state, he re‑entered the Spiritual World.

As the number of battles increased, Qianshou Feijian discovered that the guy's will was gradually weakening.

In recent years, the frequency of controlling Lian Ye's body has plummeted, likely due to continual mental drain during battles…

Each battle consumes the Second Personality's spirit, and for some reason it cannot recover.

In that case, as long as he keeps fighting that guy, he will eventually dissipate completely.

According to the experimental data, that guy is not far from vanishing.

Recently, in its clashes with Qianshou Feijian, the Second Personality has already been at a disadvantage.

Perhaps it won't be long before Feijian can defeat and eradicate it.

"Hmph, you naturally evil Uchiha Xiao Gui, I can take you down right now!"

As long as he eliminates Lian Ye's Second Personality, he can retire peacefully.

The Laboratory door was pushed open.

"Uncle, I'm here to bring you a meal," Lian Ye entered carrying a Food Box.

"Mm." Qianshou Feijian nodded, putting away the experimental data.

"Uncle, you finally retired, yet you still linger in the Laboratory every day." Lian Ye looked at the wrinkles on Feijian's face, "You're already at an advanced age; what exactly are you busy with?"

He was truly curious about what this old guy was tinkering with each day.

Every time he asked the old man, he was met with a mute riddle.

One must know that death comes randomly; there aren't only the options of growing old and dying.

If this old guy doesn't enjoy life now, and suddenly kicks the bucket, the loss would be huge.

"Once I finish this, I'll rest properly." Qianshou Feijian, unusually, offered no rebuttal.

As long as that guy is eliminated, he can retire peacefully. He believes that a few more forays into the Spiritual World will completely eradicate it!

"It's good that you know," Lian Ye thought, feeling a bit relieved that the old man didn't argue.

Seems he's grown up, saying it's for his own good!

Being in one's fifties or sixties is the perfect age to heed advice.

"Tuan Cang, have you been handling state affairs properly these days?"

Even though Qianshou Feijian has retired, he still can't let go of the Village, worrying that Tuan Cang may be unable to fulfill the Hokage's duties.

"Don't worry, Tuan Cang is like he's been pumped full of adrenaline, soaking in the office every day," Lian Ye said frankly.

When Tuan Cang became Hokage, he was even more serious and desperate than when he was Hokage Assistant.

I'm determined to become a Hokage not weaker than Teacher Feijian!

Qianshou Feijian heard that, nodded with satisfaction, and said that from now on he could retire peacefully and enjoy a retired life.

The most important thing now is to eliminate that guy inside Lian Ye's body!

"Don't leave the Village for the next few days," Qianshou Feijian gently instructed.

"No problem, Uncle," Lian Ye immediately agreed, implying he could skip the mission.

Even if this old guy didn't say so, he wouldn't go on a mission; with this time, he might as well lounge at home.

"Alright, you go back first," Qianshou Feijian said after eating, letting Lian Ye leave.

He now has to prepare for tonight's battle; where does he have time to chat with this kid?

Once that guy is eliminated, we can talk slowly!

Lian Ye feels this old guy, soaking in the Laboratory every day, is almost going mad.

All day long, who knows what kind of nonsense he's doing?

But he can't say anything; Qianshou Feijian has already promised him that after this busy spell he can rest properly.

All we can hope is that he finishes his work soon.

Qianshou Feijian Residence.

"Have you all completed the missions?"

Lian Ye had just returned home when he saw three people sitting at the stone table in the courtyard.

They were Konoha Village's newly risen Mission Maniac trio—Gangshou, Zilaoye, Orochimaru,

The three have completed far more missions than Lian Ye Squad did back then.

It can only be said they truly are disciples taught by Lian Ye.

"Lian Ye Teacher, we've completed the mission." Orochimaru's gaze fell on the Food Box in Lian Ye's hand, and he subconsciously swallowed.

Lian Ye Teacher has a habit of sending freshly prepared meals to the Hokage first.

In other words, there's freshly cooked food inside the house.

It looks like they arrived just in time!

Gangshou and Zilaoye also stared at Lian Ye with eyes shining.

"Uncle Lianye, have you eaten?" Gangshou asked knowingly.

"Fine, come in with me," Lian Ye said irritably, giving her a cold look, then ushered the three inside to eat.

"Yay!"