- Oh, by the way, there is something I need to remind you of, patriarch.
- What's the matter?
Uchiga Fugaku was a little embarrassed. Had he missed something?
"I think that no matter who takes the position of Hokage, we, the Uchiha, cannot abandon... or let the other go, and our attitude must remain unchanged.
Uchiga Fugaku frowned and said:
- No problem with Minato, but with Lord Orochimaru, Uchiha will have to pay with real money.
- We, Uchiha, are rich, but we can't be fools, right?
- Of course, you shouldn't be a fool. It's my fault for not explaining.
— I mean that we can exchange benefits of equal value, but we cannot unilaterally suspend the payment of funds.
— Even if Lord Orochimaru is unable to run for Hokage, his power, status, and influence remain, and he should not be easily offended.
At this time, no one would have thought that Orochimaru, the Third Hokage's student and Hokage candidate, would have to betray Konoha, so what Hakari Uchiga said was reasonable.
Orochimaru's influence cannot be underestimated. In the original, he rebelled against Konoha for over a decade, and Konoha tried to hide the news of Orochimaru
- Don't worry, I'm not that short-sighted. As long as there are corresponding benefits, it doesn't matter whether I continue to provide funds.
Hakari Uchiga's expression changed slightly and he said:
- Patriarch, I didn't mean that, I just...
- Don't think too much. I know you're doing this for the good of the family. How can I blame you?
Uchiha Fugaku was pleased with Uchiga Hakari's position in his heart, but on the outside he consoled him with a smile on his face.
Uchiga Hakari sighed and said:
"It's getting late, I won't delay the official affairs of the young clan leader, so I'll go first."
- Go ahead.
Uchiha Fugaku nodded slightly, picked up the pen on the table, and prepared to correct a stack of official documents.
After leaving the office, Uchiga Hakari did not go home, but immediately went to Uchiha Yashiro for help.
First, he occupied his office to write a letter before sending it, and second, he used the police department's channels to find the approximate location of Mitarashi Anko.
Firstly, Orochimaru is so elusive that you may not be able to meet him directly at his residence; secondly, the first time you meet him, you must go through an intermediary to deliver a greeting letter, to be polite.
In fact, Hakari Uchiha didn't care about impoliteness. With Orochimaru's personality, which values talents as long as you are a genius and useful, he wouldn't pay attention to such trifles as impoliteness.
It's just that now he represents not only himself, but also the Uchiga clan, so he has to be polite.
After finding Anko Mitarashi's location, Hakari Uchiga left the police station and headed to the prosperous village of Konoha.
About ten minutes later, Uchiha arrived at a store called Sweet House on Konoha's shopping street.
This shop mainly sells desserts, among which meatballs and red bean soup are quite famous.
- Welcome.
The two waitresses, dressed in white and red, similar to maid costumes, saw Uchiha Hakari's attractive appearance, their eyes lit up, and their voices became more gentle and louder than the others.
Uchiha smiled slightly and said:
— Bring me a cup of red bean soup and a serving of sticky rice balls.
The two waitresses, slightly distracted by his charm, agreed repeatedly and ran to the counter to place his order.
Being beautiful has many advantages. I never experienced such treatment in my past life.
Hakari Uchiga sighed slightly, then glanced casually and walked over to sit next to the lavender-headed girl, dressed in dark brown clothes and with a heroic face.
The girl, enjoying the sticky rice balls and red bean soup, raised her head and frowned slightly:
- Who are you?
Hakari Uchiha was wearing a blue shirt and white casual pants today. His handsome face smiled slightly, looking especially fresh and gentle.
- Hello, my name is Hakari Uchiha.
"From the Uchiha clan?" Anko, who was twelve years old at the time, shook her head and said, "It doesn't look like it."
- What do you want from me?
Uchiha Hakari didn't beat around the bush, pulled out a white sticker and said directly: "I want to meet your teacher, Lord Orochimaru."
— Not only on my own behalf, but on behalf of the entire Uchiha clan.
— Can I have these sticky rice balls and red bean soup as a thank you gift?
At this time, the waiter just came with food, and Uchiga Gena pointed.
Mitarashi Anko's eyes lit up, her throat felt a tremor, she carelessly patted Hakari Uchiha on the shoulder and said with a smile:
- You are quite good at convincing me , I agree to your request.
- Bon appetit.
Hakari Uchiha nodded slightly, then waved his hand, and the waitress turned and left.
- Aren't you going to introduce yourself?
- Maybe we will be from the same school in the future.
With these words, Hakari Uchiha pushed aside the sticky rice balls and red bean soup.
- Comrade?
— Teacher Orochimaru's demands on his students are very high.
Anko looked down at the man in front of her and said proudly.
As expected, Anko did not follow Orochimaru to participate in the Third Ninja War. It is no wonder that he was not seen her on the Kumogakure battlefield, otherwise he should have at least heard of her.
Additionally, Orochimaru still has some humanity left and to witness the death of his former student Naoki on the battlefield, so he naturally wouldn't allow Anko, who is still a genin, to put herself in danger.
With that status, Orochimaru's strength and status is enough to protect Anko.
- It doesn't matter, I believe that I can meet the requirements.
- I hope so. I like you very much. It would be nice to have a younger brother.
- Why can't I be an older brother?
Anko looked at Uchiha Hakari with bewilderment and seriously emphasized: "I started first."
"But I'm older than you. I'm thirteen this year, so I should be stronger than you." Uchiha Hakari said with a smile.
- You are indeed a year older than me, but why do you say that you are stronger than me?
- I am very strong!
Anko put down the meatballs and spoon, twirled her fists and said seriously.
Uchiha leaned his right hand on his head and said casually:
- But I'm already a jonin.
Jonin?
Anko was shocked as if she had been struck by lightning!
How is this possible?
He's a jonin just a year older than me?
Is this guy a super genius like Kakashi?
Impossible, absolutely impossible!
- Who doesn't know how to brag?
- I also said that I would soon become Hokage.
— Don't you want to place a bet?
— What to bet on?
- If I'm a jonin, from now on you'll be my little sister.
- If I'm not a jonin, you'll be my older sister from now on. Also, I'll be paying for your desserts from now on.
It doesn't matter if it's the teacher or the older sister. If she wins, won't she be able to eat as many desserts as she wants?
About being a jonin he must be bluffing, come on Anko, don't be afraid of him!
- Okay, I agree to the bet.
Hakari Uchiha smiled, then sat up straight and folded his hands in a sign.
With a roar, a cloud of white smoke appeared and quickly dissipated, and a new Uchiha Hakari appeared.
The sudden movement caught the attention of the shoppers in the store, but they soon looked away.
They are all residents of Konoha Village, and ninja can be seen from time to time.
Of course, it is impossible to avoid whispers when expressing curiosity about ninjas and the desire to become a ninja.
- Go home and get my jonin certificate.
- Fine.
Looking at Uchiha Hakari's departing figure, Anko asked in surprise:
— Was that a shadow clone just now?
- Quite knowledgeable, that's right.
Anko's face suddenly darkened upon hearing this. The Shadow Clone Technique is a B-rank ninja technique. It is difficult for ordinary ninja to learn. She can really become a little sister.
- Hey, don't be so sad. Isn't it nice to have an older brother?
- If someone gets in your way, your older brother will definitely help you get back on your feet.
- I have a teacher, so I don't need your help.
- Do you think it's appropriate to involve Lord Orochimaru over ordinary things?
—Won't Lord Orochimaru be disappointed to see you so dissatisfied?
Anko was terrified, she would never let the teacher be disappointed!
From this point of view, having an older brother is not a bad thing.
After thinking about it, Anko became cheerful again.