[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-naruto-i-m-an-uchiha-so-i-m-lying-flat":3,"chapter-naruto-i-m-an-uchiha-so-i-m-lying-flat-naruto-i-m-an-uchiha-so-i-m-lying-flat-chapter-104":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Naruto: I'm an Uchiha, So I'm Lying Flat!",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},1946549,2676,"Chapter 104: Hiruzen Sarutobi: I Am Preparing to Surrender!","naruto-i-m-an-uchiha-so-i-m-lying-flat-chapter-104",104,"\u003Cp>Hiruzen Sarutobi's face was full of displeasure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could he not understand such a simple principle?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it were merely this, would he have needed to seek out Shikaku Nara?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though extremely displeased in his heart, trusting Shikaku Nara, he forced himself to continue reading.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, there was silence!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only after truly finishing the letter did he understand Shikaku Nara's reasoning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Shikaku's words, cutting the Military Police Force's budget was itself an error.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason nothing happened before was simply that the Uchiha were stupid enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The other ninja clans would not speak up for the Uchiha, so this course of action was naturally acceptable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, things are different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sudden emergence of Uchiha Jin has completely changed this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this situation, winning or losing in the short term does not matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What matters most is plugging the weaknesses and making oneself flawless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We must quickly replenish the Police Force's funding; even lowering our stance is acceptable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because only in this way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>can we completely extinguish this weakness, and naturally become much more composed when dealing with the Uchiha in the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>even if we scheme extensively now, even if we eventually break the deadlock...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>so what?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The weakness remains; this Hokage would still be flawed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if the Uchiha lose this time, they will still seize upon this single weakness to plot a second, third, or even countless future attempts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Take a step back, and the sea and sky open up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He who does not plan for the long term cannot plan for the short term.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He who does not plan for the whole cannot plan for a part.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is the same principle as chess; fighting over short-term gains is the most foolish thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more one does, the more one errs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this matter, the Uchiha have already gained the upper hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is their home ground!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the greatest taboo in warfare is fighting within an enemy's territory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since admitting defeat will not affect much, involving only some expenditure of funds, why not admit defeat immediately?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Admit defeat quickly and end the war.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then plan carefully and prepare for the next confrontation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once the layout is set.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>force the opponent to fight on our home ground, allowing us to act with ease and mastery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, doing this has another benefit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It will make the opponent lower their guard, believing we are nothing special, thereby reducing their vigilance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This will increase the probability of success in future schemes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Admitting defeat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>is for the sake of greater success!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This makes sense!\" Hiruzen Sarutobi spoke softly, \"I truly have become obsessed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For such a trivial matter, I almost walked myself into a dead end.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Truly, Nara Shikaku, Itachi have my complete respect.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shikaku is right; since this path is blocked, we simply take another.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In the future, there is plenty of time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uchiha Jin, I have remembered Itachi!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed with emotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having grasped this point, he instantly felt a sudden clarity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body and mind felt a surge of relief!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sitting behind his desk, he continued to puff on his pipe for a while before speaking faintly to the empty air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Summon the three Elders.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As Itachi command!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A figure from the Anbu Black Ops materialized, knelt on one knee to pay respects, and then immediately left the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time passed slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>About an hour later, the three Elders finally arrived late.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hiruzen, everything is in chaos.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Uchiha are too excessive; their actions show no responsibility toward the villagers.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We must... we must deal with them!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Koharu Utatane's face looked grim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These past few days, she had been in terrible pain, especially seeing the village in such disarray.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She truly wanted to rush to the Police Force without hesitation and kill those unscrupulous bastards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simply despicable!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Itachi Uchiha are dissatisfied with the village leadership, then fight us honorably!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Creating chaos in the village and kidnapping villagers to pressure the leadership?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How shameless!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is called double standards!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back then, when they used that move to frame Hatake Sakumo, they were nowhere near as angry as they are now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Koharu is right; I fully support it,\" Homura Mitokado spoke up immediately. \"These damn Uchiha are a cancer in Konoha.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We must find a way to completely eliminate this group of Uchiha.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face turned iron-pale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Uchiha's actions during this period had truly enraged him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most crucially,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>even though he was seething with rage, he still couldn't take it out on the Uchiha.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tell me, isn't that infuriating?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But, right at this moment,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Danzo, who was closest to Hiruzen Sarutobi, couldn't help but speak directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enough, Hiruzen!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Judging by your expression, Itachi must have a plan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We are all on the same side; stop putting on an act.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If Itachi have a plan, say it quickly!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I've been sick of the Uchiha for a long time; I just want to kill them off right now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Danzo looked utterly certain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment he entered, he had spotted the issue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiruzen Sarutobi was far too calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was very familiar with this state; it was a sign of having a well-thought-out plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And, on the other side,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>it was only after Danzo spoke that Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado belatedly realized this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately, the two of them couldn't help but speak up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hiruzen, speak quickly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am also very curious; what exactly is the plan?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>all three stared intently at Hiruzen Sarutobi.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Hiruzen Sarutobi: \"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wore a bitter smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn't putting on an act now; though he had mentally worked it out and essentially accepted Nara Shikaku's plan,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>but damn it,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>this decision was too humiliating—he simply couldn't accept it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, there was no other way!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The matter had to be handled, or else, as Shikaku said, the longer it dragged on, the worse it would be for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking this, he let out a long sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't rush; I'll speak.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Though I do have a plan, it will surely differ from what Itachi expect.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I was just afraid Itachi wouldn't accept it, so I was thinking it over.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since Itachi've all said so much, I'll just say it directly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I intend to admit defeat!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Immediately convene the Jounin Council, and in front of everyone, apologize directly to the Uchiha.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then make up for all the funds owed to the Police Force over these years.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiss!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Hiruzen Sarutobi spoke, Danzo and the other two were completely stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>they never imagined that Hiruzen Sarutobi, the Hokage, would come up with such a ridiculous plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hiruzen, have Itachi lost your mind?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I absolutely disagree; how can we bow to the Uchiha?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, absolutely not!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost instantly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the three began arguing heatedly, their emotions running high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially Danzo!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing those words, he nearly smashed the Hokage's desk to pieces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiruzen Sarutobi remained calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before speaking those words, he had anticipated this reaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>there was nothing to be surprised about.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next, without further words,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he immediately produced Shikaku Nara's letter and spoke in a low, somber tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is a letter from Shikaku.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't get angry yet; read the letter first, then speak.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1199,"2026-06-15T05:20:51.497Z","2026-06-15T05:57:24.635Z",1,"Qwen3.5 122B","2a7213b13213918c8fcf4ba698e232e9ba1fb34ed30c86b36fc8dced1265ff02","naruto-i-m-an-uchiha-so-i-m-lying-flat-chapter-105","naruto-i-m-an-uchiha-so-i-m-lying-flat-chapter-103",115,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fnaruto-i-m-an-uchiha-so-i-m-lying-flat-cover.jpg"]