Chapter 57

Itachi

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"Hmm, as expected."

"Special Jonin, a very fitting position."

"On one hand, it offsets the merit; on the other, it grants no actual benefit. Such is the method of our Hokage."

Uchiha Jin spoke with a smile.

Yes.

Even after annihilating the Seven Ninja Swordsmen, he had not considered direct promotion to Jonin.

After all, becoming a Jonin grants not only autonomy and the role of team leader, but also automatic entry into the Jonin Council.

Autonomy.

Simply put, it means refusing orders from above in special circumstances.

When a general is in the field, some imperial orders need not be obeyed.

As for the team leader role, needless to say.

By leading a few generations of students, one can cultivate bonds.

Among these students, commoners would never be led by a Jonin; only the elites of the major ninja clans qualify for Jonin leadership.

Hiruzen Sarutobi is hostile toward the Uchiha.

How could he allow a single Uchiha the chance to build bonds with the major clans?

More importantly, there is the Jonin Council.

Once joined, one automatically gains voting rights.

From the appointment of the Hokage down to fiscal approvals, all require a vote by the Jonin Council.

This, in fact, is the true reason why Hatake Sakumo deserved to die!

The Jonin Council leader holds organizational authority and the right to convene meetings.

Had Hatake Sakumo possessed even a shred of ambition, choosing a moment when Hiruzen Sarutobi was away from the village and his supporters were on missions, he could have convened the Jonin Council in Konoha and perhaps even impeached Hiruzen Sarutobi as Hokage.

Such a crucial position; Hiruzen Sarutobi is not stupid.

Hatake Sakumo was not of the Hokage faction!

Facing someone who controlled the Anbu Black Ops, the Jonin Council, and the Interrogation and Torture Division, and who also possessed the half-sleeve robe granted by the Daimyo, one naturally had to do everything possible to eliminate him.

So, the same logic applies.

The title of Jonin cannot be given lightly.

It carries voting rights!

Even if Uchiha Jin holds only one vote, as an enemy of the Uchiha, he must be restricted as much as possible.

As for Uchiha Shisui, it matters little.

This is an Uchiha possessing the Will of Fire; of course, Hiruzen Sarutobi trusts him completely.

Regarding Uchiha Jin's words, Uchiha Shisui could only remain silent.

In the past, hearing such words about the Hokage, he would have been unable to refrain from refuting them.

Now, however, it is different!

Through his exchange with Jin, his mind has broadened, seeing many things he never saw before.

Naturally, he no longer holds the same respect for Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Hyuga Ayane, however, felt nothing.

As a member of the Hyuga Branch Family, she was merely a tool.

Her thoughts mattered to no one.

Only Nara Kazuma.

A smile of disdain filled the corners of his mouth.

Although he was of the Nara clan, due to Nara Shikaku's influence, he could not align with the Hokage faction.

"Very well, Jin-kun."

"The current situation is as such. Do Itachi have a plan for what comes next?"

"Everyone here is one of us, so speak plainly."

Yes.

The Nara clan is quite practical.

Since existing circumstances cannot be changed, he prefers discussing the future.

"Just wait until we return to the village," Uchiha Jin said softly. "If my guess is correct, I will not be participating in the war."

"Our Hokage will not allow me to earn merit, for I lack the Will of Fire."

"Coincidentally, I am currently unconscious, which gives our Hokage the perfect opportunity to be so kind-hearted as to let me rest and recover properly."

"But Itachi are different!"

"Itachi will most likely be dispatched to another battlefield."

"The Land of Rain cannot sustain a prolonged conflict. Our Hidden Leaf Village is strong, especially after the Second Great Ninja War, and we are even less willing to keep the war at our doorstep."

"I suspect it will not be long before the battlefield shifts into the Land of Grass."

"The Land of Grass plays both sides; this time they have allied with the Hidden Cloud Village. Even if we crush the Land of Grass, our Hidden Leaf Village will not care."

"Once Itachi are dispatched to the Land of Grass, Itachi must be extremely careful."

"The Hidden Cloud Village is very strong!"

"Especially Ayane, who is the weakest; Itachi must protect her."

"As for me, there is no need to mention it."

"While recovering well in Konoha, I will also take this opportunity to help Ayane settle matters with the Hyuga!"

"……".

Uchiha Jin wore a broad smile.

He was no war maniac; especially with such a system, he naturally preferred to lie flat and rot.

The longer he rotted, the stronger his power became.

Though the Third Great Ninja War was far from over, in his view, it had nothing to do with him.

Just wait.

Besides, once this war ended and before the Nine-Tails Incident, Konoha would enjoy a long period of peace.

Such a long time would be enough for him to rot his way up to Kage level.

As for Sarutobi Hiruzen's suppression?

He simply did not care!

After all, the world of the Hokage was one where martial prowess reigned supreme; as long as he could rot his way to surpass Kage level, he did not need to reach the level of Madara with the Six Paths, merely rotting to the level of Nagato's Six Paths of Pain would suffice.

If Itachi don't like me, one punch is all it takes!

"With Uchiha Shisui here, the problem is minor," Nara Kazuma said calmly. "Rather, Jin, Itachi must be careful."

"There may be no fighting within the village, but caught between the Uchiha and Konoha's elders, Itachi will have your headaches later."

"But regarding the matter with Ayame, are Itachi truly confident?"

Yes.

Nara Kazuma was no fool!

When Jin was hidden, neither the village nor the Uchiha valued him, so they could form a team together.

Now, the situation was different.

Given Sarutobi Hiruzen's nature, he would never allow the Uchiha to form bonds with other ninja clans.

Just as he said, for ordinary teams like theirs, they could not accept missions that were certain death.

For ordinary missions, having Uchiha Shisui was enough.

Rather, it was with Uchiha Jin.

He was even more worried!

Hearing this, Hyuga Ayame quickly spoke up.

"My side does not need to rush; at least before the war ends, the clan will not take action."

"Moreover, the Hyuga compound's defenses are exaggerated."