Chapter 120 The Fishing Child

Uchiha Fugaku vented for a while, and felt much more relaxed physically and mentally. He picked up the teacup, took a big sip and said, "The Senju clan is now weak, and it may not be a bad thing even if they step onto the stage again."

His idea was very simple. The Senju clan and the Uchiha clan had been fighting for nearly a thousand years. They knew each other well and were naturally not afraid of the other's rise again, even if the main target of the Senju clan was his own clan.

Ye Shan put down the teacup and said coldly: "Do you really think so?"

"Is there some other hidden story here?"

Uchiha Fugaku is good in everything except that his political sense is not very sharp, or he is used to accepting things and does not know how to break the current situation.

Ye Shan felt a little helpless, but also a little fortunate. The more Uchiha Fugaku was like this, the more it could highlight his role and reflect his value.

"If I remember correctly, the Hyuga clan was once a staunch supporter of the Senju clan. Aren't you afraid that they will join forces?"

Ye Shan was definitely not exaggerating. After all these years of being in power, how could Sarutobi Hiruzen not have thought of the current predicament of the Senju clan? Since he wanted to make the Senju clan make a comeback, how could he not bring one or two powerful assistants with him?

Once the Senju clan and the Hyuga clan united, it was hard to say who would have the last laugh, but they undoubtedly fell into Sarutobi Hiruzen's trap.

"I think what we need to do now is to control the variables."

"Control variables?" Uchiha Fugaku was a little confused.

"Yes, the Senju clan must not let them come back. This is the control variable."

Ye Shan paused, observed Uchiha Fugaku's expression, and continued: "Judging from the current situation in the village, no family can compare to the Uchiha. As long as we control the variable factors and ensure that the next struggle is carried out within the current forces, there is nothing to be afraid of."

Uchiha Fugaku suddenly realized, and then asked: "But the comeback of the Senju clan was decided by Sarutobi Hiruzen, how can we control it?"

Ye Shan dipped his finger in water, drew a circle on the table, and said, "The benefits within the village are fixed, just like this circle, and are distributed according to a certain ratio every year. This distribution method has lasted for five or six years, and the big and small ninja clans have long been accustomed to it."

Then, Ye Shan crossed out a corner of the circle with his finger and said, "If the Senju clan wants to make a comeback, they must share the resources and benefits of the village. Then this distribution balance will be broken. No matter which family it is, the amount they get will definitely be reduced."

"Once interests are involved, Fugaku, do you think those ninja clans will allow the Senju clan to make a comeback smoothly because they admire its glory?"

It's like Konoha Village is a cake, and Sarutobi Hiruzen is the person cutting the cake. He now wants to add another person to enjoy the cake together, which will inevitably result in the original person getting less cake, unless he can create a new piece of cake out of nothing and give it to that person.

Uchiha Fugaku nodded. He understood this, but how could he stop it?

Ye Shan naturally wouldn't let him ask, and directly expressed his thoughts.

"The key to the Senju clan's comeback does not lie in Sarutobi Hiruzen's support, but in his unparalleled reputation."

"Even if the Senju clan has faded from people's sight, it is still the founder of the village and has made indelible contributions to the development of the village. No one can deny this."

"If Sarutobi Hiruzen suddenly announced the return of the Senju clan at the Jonin Conference, even if the big and small ninja clans were dissatisfied, no one would dare to refute it in person. Otherwise, if the news got out, they would be labeled as ungrateful."

"But what if we spread the news that the Senju clan will be making a comeback?"

A sly smile flashed across Ye Shan's face. When a secret is exposed to the sun, it is no longer a secret.

Uchiha Keiji was confused and couldn't help asking, "But those ninja clans are very clear that the purpose of the Senju clan's comeback is to suppress the Uchiha clan. Maybe they will choose to support them for the sake of benefits. After all, the benefits of the Uchiha clan will flow into their pockets next."

Ye Shan chuckled and said, "Those small clans are not worth mentioning. As long as the Hyuga clan and the Uchiha clan oppose it, the Senju clan's comeback will never be realized."

"But why would the Hyuga clan object?" Uchiha Keiji asked again.

"Because the Hyuga clan also wants to compete for the throne of the first family!"

Ye Shan's words were so shocking that Uchiha Fugaku's heart skipped a beat and he felt a strong sense of crisis.

The Rinnegan, Sharingan, and Byakugan are known as the three major eye techniques in the ninja world. Among them, the Rinnegan is a legendary eye technique that only the Six Paths Sage possesses. It has been treated as a story, but the Sharingan and Byakugan are still circulated in the ninja world, and the bloodline continues.

The Sharingan and the Byakugan have different functions and play different roles on the battlefield. Generally speaking, the Byakugan has a higher priority than the Sharingan. After all, it is a radar with no blind spots, which is simply cheating.

Uchiha Fugaku seemed to be thinking about something, playing with the teacup in his hand. After a moment, he said, "I know what to do."

Ye Shan smiled slightly and didn't say anything. Instead, he poured another cup of tea and sipped it.

Uchiha Fugaku stood up and said, "This matter should be dealt with sooner rather than later. I will go back and ask my father to convene a clan meeting. The sooner the Hyuga clan agrees, the better."

Ye Shan nodded, but stopped Uchiha Fugaku, pointed at Uchiha Keiji who was sitting next to him and said, "This is your cousin, let him be the deputy minister, right?"

Uchiha Keiji stood up hurriedly, his face full of embarrassment, and blamed Ye Shan in his heart for being too straightforward.

Uchiha Fugaku didn't even think about it and said straightforwardly: "Cousin Keiji has been wandering outside for a long time over the years and has made a lot of contributions to the family. He deserves the position of deputy director of the security department."

"I will have someone take over the prison tomorrow. Cousin Keiji, please report to the security department on time at 7 a.m. the day after tomorrow."

Uchiha Keiji nodded excitedly. The pleasure of having his long-cherished wish come true filled his whole body, and he could hardly speak clearly.

...........

The three months of imprisonment soon ended. Accompanied by Vice Minister Uchiha Keiji, Yeshan walked out of the prison located in the southernmost part of Konoha, feeling as if he was in another world.

Uchiha Keiji said with a smile on his face: "I have prepared wine and food at home tonight, and invited a few friends to welcome you. Ye Shan, you must come and show your face."

Ye Shan smiled and said, "It's still early. I'll go to the hospital to visit my mother first. I haven't seen her for three months and I don't know how she is doing."

"Don't worry about that. She's in good health. When I visited her a few days ago, I found that she had gained some weight."

In fact, Uchiha Keiji is also forty years old this year, the same age as Yeshan's mother, so there is no reason for him to visit her.

Ye Shan knew that this was the other party's expression of gratitude, so he thanked him repeatedly.

The two parted ways at the prison entrance. As for Ide Chinatsu, she was still in the cell, but her living conditions were even better than outside. When the storm died down after a while, Ye Shan would naturally not treat her badly and make proper arrangements for her.

Ye Shan remembers all those who have done him favors in the past, and he has not forgotten any of his enemies.

Repay kindness with kindness, and repay evil with evil, it is nothing more than this.

Ye Shan did not go to the hospital to visit his mother as he said, but changed direction and went to visit Yamashiro Chen first.

Three months passed, and the weeds on Shancheng Chen's grave grew lushly under the stimulation of spring, becoming a mess, and even the tombstone was covered with a layer of dust.

Ye Shan took off his standard vest, took out a kunai, and started clearing the weeds with swift movements.

Soon, the weeds on the grave were cleared away. Ye Shan took off the tight shirt he was wearing underneath and walked to the Nanhe River with his bare chest. He planned to dip the shirt in water to wipe the dust off the tombstone, but he didn't expect to see a lonely figure.

The figure was small, holding a miniature fishing rod in his hand, and was concentrating on fishing. He was completely unaware that there was someone standing behind him.

Ye Shan looked at the child fishing and couldn't help but have a lot of thoughts. This child was none other than Hatake Sakumo's only son - Hatake Kakashi.

After a long time, the fishing float on the water suddenly moved a few times, and then sank suddenly. Kakashi's eyes lit up with joy, and he raised the fishing rod without hesitation, and a greedy fish was pulled into the air by him.

The fish left the water and kept shaking its body, trying to break free from the thin fishing line that bound it, but to no avail. Finally, it was pulled to the shore by Kakashi.

Kakashi put down his fishing rod, picked up a small knife at his side, and gutted the fish cleanly and neatly. It was obviously not the first time he had done this.

"cough"

A slight cough was heard, and Kakashi was startled. He turned around with the fish in one hand and the knife in the other, and saw Yeshan who had been observing for a long time.

There was a hint of mist in Kakashi's eyes, but he turned his head away stubbornly without saying anything, still squatting there and processing the fish carefully.

Kakashi's expression was seen by Ye Shan, which made him feel distressed.

What kind of eyes are these? They shouldn't be on a child. They are filled with loneliness, vicissitudes of life, and more importantly, lifelessness.

It's just like the eyes of a dead fish. Yes, it's just like the eyes of a dead fish!

Ye Shan couldn't suppress the pity in his heart, so he stepped forward, snatched the fish from Kakashi's hand, and started to handle it with his bare chest.

“Do you eat fish every day?”

Kakashi wiped his eyes and said coldly: "What does it have to do with you?"

Ye Shan felt a pang in his heart, but he couldn't show it, so he said firmly: "I am the person your father designated to support you before he died, how come it has nothing to do with me?"

"Don't mention that person. I don't want to hear it."

"pat"

The fish in Ye Shan's hand fell to the ground and was covered with a lot of mud. Kakashi's words kept echoing in his mind. He stared at the child in front of him in amazement, unwilling to believe that these words could come out of Kakashi's mouth.

"Anyone who doesn't follow the rules and abandons the mission is not worthy of being called a ninja!"

Ye Shan was furious. He stretched out his right hand and raised it high, ready to slap Kakashi in the face, but when it reached Kakashi's face, he stopped.

He is clearly a child! This age is the time when one is young, active and striving for progress, and when one respects teachers and values, and shapes his values. How could he say such disrespectful words to his biological father?

Ye Shan put down his right hand dejectedly, looking at the stubborn Kakashi in front of him with sorrow, his heart filled with sadness.

Have you seen what has become of your son, Hatake Sakumo? Have you seen what has become of the village you once served so selflessly? Have you seen how the ninja way you sacrificed your life to uphold has been destroyed?

The past came to Yeshan's mind, and Hatake Sakumo's voice seemed to echo in his ears again, which contained the emotions of a ninja and the love of a father.

But it's useless, everything is in vain, everything changes with time, and the ninja way that is guarded with one's life becomes worthless!

Ye Shan was confused. He looked up at the sun. Even though the sun was very hot, he still felt cold all over.

"That's not the case. That's not the case at all!!!"

Ye Shan roared, roaring in front of Kakashi's horrified eyes, like a beast on the verge of despair.

"Your father was a great ninja, not at all what you think."

"He died for his companions and the village. Do you understand?"

Kakashi shrank his neck, not daring to say a word.

Ye Shan's voice paused, and he felt resentment towards those who slandered Hatake Sakumo. To him, Hatake Sakumo's reputation and Ninja Way were what he wanted to achieve but could not do no matter what. They were great and sacred.

The ninja that Yeshan respected and the ninja way that he longed for were now denied by his blood relatives, making him feel helpless.

When people are young, they have no independent values ​​​​and outlook on life and are most easily misled by others. Once distorted views are formed, they will be difficult to change.

Ye Shan underestimated the viciousness of human nature, and even more underestimated the bottom line of some people.