Chapter 7: Uchiha Jin? Utterly Useless!

The Hokage Building, third floor.

After Uchiha Shisui arrived at the Hokage's office, he immediately knelt on one knee.

"Uchiha Uchiha Shisui, greets the Hokage!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi was short in stature, with a perpetual smile on his face, like a kind old man.

Looking at Uchiha Shisui before him, he could not help but smile and say.

"Good child, get up quickly."

"Why do Itachi look so worried? Did something happen?"

He did not discuss official matters; instead, he showed concern for Uchiha Shisui.

It must be said.

The persona of the kind old man was firmly established by Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Meanwhile, on the other side.

Regarding the Third Hokage's comfort, Uchiha Shisui was as if injected with adrenaline, immediately becoming agitated.

This was comfort from the Hokage he trusted and revered the most, given personally to him!

He immediately bowed, speaking with deep respect.

"Hokage, thank Itachi for your concern."

"I am fine!"

"Only a small matter occurred within the clan, but it has already been resolved."

But, not mentioning it would have been better.

Upon Uchiha Shisui's words, Hiruzen Sarutobi narrowed his eyes slightly, immediately flashing a cold glint.

However, it lasted only an instant.

In the blink of an eye, it was replaced by kindness, and he immediately said with a smile.

"Hmm, it does not matter."

"Coincidentally, I am somewhat interested; Itachi might as well tell me."

He was very interested in everything concerning the Uchiha.

But, unfortunately.

The thoroughly brainwashed Uchiha Shisui could not think of this.

Anyway, it was not a big deal; if the Hokage wanted to hear it, he would just say it.

Immediately, like pouring beans from a bamboo tube, he recounted everything that happened today from beginning to end.

After Hiruzen Sarutobi finished listening, he could not help but look emotional.

"So, that is how it is!"

"Kagami was a ninja with the Will of Fire, but I never expected his former subordinates and their descendants to be living so miserably."

"I have failed as Hokage!"

"When Kagami first sacrificed himself, I thought this was an Uchiha family matter, and it was not appropriate for me, the Hokage, to intervene."

"But, who would have thought."

"Sigh!"

"This matter is all my fault; if I had paid a little more attention back then."

"..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi began his performance.

He was, of course, fully aware of the fate that befell those under Uchiha Shisui Uchiha's command.

But he did not intervene.

A group of people with no utility, and moreover, evil Uchiha; naturally, he had no interest in lending a hand.

But now, it was different!

Uchiha Shisui was a good pawn; naturally, he could not bear to let him go.

To be honest.

His performance was rough; if Uchiha Jin were here, he could easily find many flaws.

It was just a pity.

Standing before him was Uchiha Shisui, and a Uchiha Shisui thoroughly brainwashed at that.

His face filled with gratitude, he immediately stopped Hiruzen Sarutobi's words and declared with absolute certainty.

"No, do not blame the Hokage!"

"Itachi deal with myriad affairs daily; how could Itachi have time for such trivial matters?"

"The ones truly to blame are the radical faction within the clan; they are too detestable!"

"Hokage, rest assured; as long as I, Uchiha Shisui, am here, I will never allow that group of radicals to commit evil!"

Uchiha Shisui spoke these words with absolute certainty.

Hiruzen Sarutobi was, for his part, quite satisfied.

After a brief exchange, Hiruzen Sarutobi smiled and spoke.

"Uchiha Shisui, Itachi may return."

"Regarding this matter, I feel Fugaku alone cannot suppress those radicals."

"Those victims were subordinates of your grandfather back then; Itachi have a duty to assist Fugaku in this."

"Furthermore, the village also bears some responsibility in this matter."

"I, in the name of the Hokage, declare: if the descendants of those subordinates of Uchiha Shisui encounter difficulties and the Uchiha clan is unwilling to help, then the village will bear the burden entirely."

"It is I, the Hokage, who have failed!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi's face was filled with heartache.

Uchiha Shisui was so grateful he was nearly in tears.

What a wonderful Hokage!

How could those bastards within his own clan still claim the Hokage is unjust?

He did not realize that Hiruzen Sarutobi's generosity was merely verbal.

In reality, it was nonsense!

Those who followed Uchiha Uchiha Shisui had long since been completely purged.

As for their descendants?

How many are left?

Even if the village covered them all, how much money would it cost?

Not to mention someone like Uchiha Jin, who has already become a ninja; how could Itachi have the face to ask the village for compensation?

This is Hiruzen Sarutobi!

He spent not a single bit of benefit yet reaped a wave of good reputation.

Moreover, with this arrangement, he could continue to split the Uchiha.

Let the moderates and the radicals fight each other!

If one of them dies, he would be delighted.

But, it was a pity.

Uchiha Uchiha Shisui did not understand these things.

Instead, he gratefully spoke: "On behalf of Jin and those innocent people, I thank the Hokage for his generosity."

"Jin?" Hiruzen Sarutobi asked, puzzled.

Hearing the Hokage's confusion, Uchiha Shisui immediately explained.

Upon hearing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded slightly.

Since the intelligence he sought was now known, he had no interest in arguing further with Uchiha Shisui.

"Very well, Itachi may return."

"But Hokage, my mission..."

"That is fine; I will have others handle it. Itachi just focus on resolving the Uchiha matter."

"This... thank Itachi, Hokage!"

Uchiha Shisui left with a face full of gratitude.

And after he departed, Hiruzen Sarutobi spoke indifferently.

"Someone come!"

In an instant.

A masked Anbu appeared, kneeling half on the ground and respectfully saying.

"Hokage!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi spoke.

"Retrieve the files on Uchiha Jin for me!"

The masked Anbu, upon hearing this, bowed in respect and immediately left the office.

Five minutes later.

The Anbu appeared again, placing a file on the desk.

He immediately bowed again, and before Hiruzen Sarutobi could speak, he vanished in a puff of smoke.

Clearly.

This was a Shadow Clone.

Hiruzen Sarutobi paid no attention to the Anbu, focusing only on reviewing the file on Uchiha Jin.

But the more he read, the more he frowned.

It was terrible!

If Uchiha Shui was a genius, then Uchiha Jin was an absolute fool.

He was already twelve years old. Kakashi was already a Jonin, and Uchiha Shisui was at the peak of Chunin; with just a few more achievements, he could be promoted to Jonin at any time.

And what about Uchiha Jin?

It was hard to explain.

He was already in the fifth grade, could barely use the Three Body Techniques, and his chakra was pitifully low.

Is this an Uchiha?

Looking at the file, Hiruzen Sarutobi wore an expression of utter disbelief.

It was too shameful!

Even a commoner would be no worse than this, right?

He didn't consider that Uchiha Jin might be hiding his strength, because that was not something an Uchiha would do.

If the Uchiha truly had such cunning, the Third Hokage would be an Uchiha.

Sigh!

Looking at the file, Hiruzen Sarutobi felt a severe headache.

Originally, he had intended to summon Uchiha Jin, preach the Will of Fire to him, and trick him into helping Uchiha Shisui deal with the Uchiha radicals.

But now, he had no such intention.

Such a cannon fodder character was not worth his time.

Creak.

Just then, the office door opened.

An old man wrapped in bandages walked straight in, leaning on a cane.

Yes.