Chapter 307: Journey! Angry Utatane Koharu and Uchiha Fugaku! Asking for a ticket
"Is it that funny?"
In a dead corner on a terrace of the Hokage Building, the narrow space was completely enveloped in shadow.
Normally, even if someone passed by here, they might not notice the Anbu members hidden within.
However, for Fujiwara Tetsuya, who had once served as an Anbu Squad Leader, such stealth methods were not considered clever.
"This is…"
"Tetsuya-sama…"
Hearing the slightly familiar voice, the crouching Anbu was startled.
The moment he turned around and saw Fujiwara Tetsuya, he immediately sprang up.
"Tetsuya-sama… Why are you here? Are you here to enjoy the view?"
"This spot is indeed good; one can clearly admire the statues of the First, Second, and Third Hokage…"
"Idiot, Byakko… your acting is truly terrible."
Seeing Fujiwara Tetsuya's gradually darkening expression, the surrounding Anbu members subconsciously swallowed, forcefully pushing down the Anbu who was joking with Fujiwara Tetsuya.
"Tetsuya-sama, rest assured."
"We will never reveal the conversation you just had with Hokage-sama."
"We guarantee it on the honor of the Anbu…"
"Hmm~ It seems there are some sensible people among you."
"I hope you remember what you just said, otherwise… I don't mind pulling some strings and having your Deputy Commander have a good chat with you."
Seeing how cooperative the Anbu in front of him was, Fujiwara Tetsuya's foul mood immediately eased quite a bit.
After a simple threat, he left the Hokage Building directly… Several days later, at the Konoha Gate.
Looking at Fujiwara Tetsuya, Uchiha Mikoto, and Torune Ryoui, who were about to embark on a long journey, Uzumaki Kyoji's eyes flashed with a hint of envy.
Even though he had long since graduated from the Ninja Academy, and even though he was now a qualified Konoha Chunin… possessing strength almost comparable to an ordinary Elite Chunin.
But even now, his range of activity was still limited to Konoha Village and the surrounding forest areas.
"Alright, this is as far as you need to see us off…"
"Meihua, Kyoji, Rina… After we leave, we entrust the clan matters to you."
"Kyoji, don't be too disheartened. When you possess Jonin-level strength, I will personally speak to Hokage-sama and arrange for you to go out on missions."
Noticing Uzumaki Kyoji's disappointment, Fujiwara Tetsuya could only try his best to comfort him.
If he gave in at this moment, it would only harm Uzumaki Kyoji.
After all, even though the Uzumaki Clan had been destroyed as a nation and a clan, the Ninja World… still coveted the Uzumaki Clan without interruption.
"Tetsuya-nii, is that true?"
"Do you really agree to let me go on missions?"
"Of course it's true; would I lie to you? However… whether you possess Jonin-level strength will need to be personally judged by me."
"Then… for now, farewell, everyone!"
...Hokage Office.
Not long after Fujiwara Tetsuya, Uchiha Mikoto, and Torune Ryoui left Konoha, the tightly shut door of the Hokage Office was violently pushed open with a loud bang by Utatane Koharu.
Hiruzen Sarutobi, who was engrossed in admiring the beautiful scenery, gave a start, his hands trembling, almost dropping the crystal ball in front of him.
"Cough~ It's Koharu!"
"Coming at this time, do you have something urgent to discuss with me?"
Quickly hiding the crystal ball, Hiruzen Sarutobi coughed lightly and stood up, feigning composure.
"Hiruzen, why didn't you discuss sending Ryoui to the Land of Iron with me?"
Utatane Koharu had clearly heard some rumors; at this moment… her face, still retaining some charm, was filled with fury.
"Cough~ So it's about this matter!"
"Koharu, as Hokage, I have the authority to assign mission personnel."
After confirming that his peeping had not been discovered, Hiruzen Sarutobi breathed a sigh of relief, his back straightening a little more.
"I know, but… why Ryoui specifically, and why with Uchiha Mikoto?"
"Hiruzen, you know my stance!"
"Even if that brat has made significant contributions to the Village, he is simply too much of a playboy… I don't want Ryoui to end up with that brat and become an insignificant accessory."
Clearly, Utatane Koharu's hostility was not only directed at Fujiwara Tetsuya but now also encompassed Uchiha Mikoto.
"Koharu, we are both old. Let the young people handle their own affairs."
"Whether it's the brat Tetsuya, or Ryoui, or Mikoto, they are all exceptionally talented juniors."
"They will handle their relationships well."
"Moreover, for this mission… the brat Tetsuya even took out ten million ryo from his own pocket."
"For the sake of the Village, please be more understanding."
Watching Utatane Koharu speechless after being refuted, Hiruzen Sarutobi felt… that he had finally stood his ground for once.
It turned out that using official reasons to brush off others and shut them up was such a satisfying thing… "Fugaku… Fugaku!"
Uchiha Clan Grounds.
With an urgent shout, Uchiha Yashiro limped into Uchiha Fugaku's residence.
Looking at Uchiha Fugaku, who was practicing Ninjutsu, his eyes held a hint of urgency.
"Hmm~ Yashiro-senpai."
"Fugaku, something terrible has happened…"
"Just now, a clan member saw Mikoto and Torune Ryoui leave Konoha with Fujiwara Tetsuya. They are said to have gone to the Land of Iron."
"According to the intelligence gathered by the clan members, it was a mission personally issued by Fujiwara Tetsuya, with a duration of half a year."
"This hateful fellow, not daring to face our Uchiha Clan directly, actually resorted to such a despicable act."
"What?"
Hearing Uchiha Yashiro's account, Uchiha Fugaku's expression changed, and his eyes immediately darkened.
In his plan, he had intended to wait until his ocular power had increased further.
Then, in front of numerous Uchiha Clan members and the Konoha Higher-Ups, he would issue a challenge, decisively defeating Uchiha Mikoto and Fujiwara Tetsuya.
This would solidify his relationship with Uchiha Mikoto, thereby binding the Three Elders' faction and securing the right to succeed as the next Uchiha Clan Head with absolute support.
But now… Fujiwara Tetsuya and Uchiha Mikoto's sudden departure would postpone his plan indefinitely.
"Fugaku, what should we do now?"
"Do we need to have the Elders step forward and pressure Hokage-sama to have Mikoto recalled?"
As a staunch supporter of Uchiha Fugaku, Uchiha Yashiro already had no good feelings toward Fujiwara Tetsuya.
Especially after being personally abused by Uchiha Mikoto, his aversion to Fujiwara Tetsuya had reached an unprecedented level.
"Pressuring Hokage-sama… that would be very difficult."
"Besides, do you think Hokage-sama, with his shrewdness, wouldn't have considered this point?"
"Don't forget Hokage-sama's earlier warning…"
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