"Indeed, the Uchiha clan has so many members, and there are so many troublesome matters in Konoha. Managing them is time-consuming, laborious, and mentally taxing," Qi Feng agreed, nodding.
"I happened to run into you today. Have you had dinner yet? How about coming to my house?" Uchiha Fugaku invited.
Qi Feng narrowed his eyes, his gaze flickered, and he nodded, saying, "Alright."
Immediately, Uchiha Fugaku smiled and wanted to grab his hand to head towards the Uchiha clan's compound.
Fortunately, Qi Feng didn't have a penchant for holding hands with men and dodged in time.
Uchiha Fugaku didn't mind. He simply explained the situation and then accompanied Qi Feng alone into the Uchiha clan's compound, the most prosperous building in Konoha and also the clan territory with the largest area.
During the journey, they encountered many members of the Uchiha clan.
The arrogant Uchiha clan's conceit was built upon those inferior to them. However, when facing the Sannin of the past, or the Konoha Twin Stars, Minato Namikaze and Qi Feng, they were very respectful.
Respecting the strong was also a habit of the Uchiha clan.
Passing through a cluster of buildings, they entered the residence of Uchiha Fugaku, the newly appointed head of the Uchiha clan.
"Father."
As soon as they entered, they heard a respectful voice from a little boy.
The small child stood at the door, looking serious.
Uchiha Itachi!
Chapter 195: Uchiha Fugaku's Request
Seeing Uchiha Itachi, who was only three or four years old but already looked like a little adult, Qi Feng's eyes lit up.
Itachi-sama!
The young Itachi-sama!
The man... the boy who would always say, 'My foolish little brother' whenever he saw his younger brother...
When Uchiha Fugaku saw Itachi, the smile on his face lessened. He nodded and said in a deep voice, "Have you completed today's training?"
"I have completed it, Father," Itachi replied respectfully, his eyes constantly glancing at Qi Feng.
No matter how precocious Itachi's thoughts were, he was still only a three or four-year-old child.
He knew Qi Feng.
Not because Qi Feng's reputation in Konoha was so great, but because Qi Feng was the teacher of Uchiha Shisui, the one he regarded as a beloved older brother.
"Clan Head Fugaku, your son? He... is quite remarkable," Qi Feng couldn't help but praise.
He crouched down and placed his hand directly on Itachi's head, rubbing it vigorously.
When Itachi showed some dislike, he smiled and said, "Shisui often mentions you to me, Itachi. He often tells me that there is a genius even more outstanding than him, who can be called the strongest genius in the history of the Uchiha clan."
"Shisui!" Upon hearing Shisui's name, a child-like sparkle appeared in Itachi's small eyes.
"Shisui, is he doing well?" Itachi couldn't help but ask.
Rubbing Itachi's head again, this time he didn't resist much, just blinked his eyes, waiting for Qi Feng's answer.
"He is doing very well. I estimate his reputation will soon spread to Kirigakure."
"Shunshin no Shisui?" In Itachi's small eyes, there was admiration.
"Yes."
Uchiha Fugaku, who was beside them, did not interrupt their conversation. His eyes also flickered when he heard Uchiha Shisui's name.
Seeing that their conversation had ended, he finally spoke, "Nichiren, let's go inside and talk. Itachi, quickly pour tea for Nichiren-sama."
"Yes, Father," Itachi replied respectfully, returning to his previous little adult demeanor, bowing and saying.
Uchiha Fugaku then led Qi Feng to the reception room.
Soft tatami mats, a low square table, kneeling on the ground.
The Uchiha clan still valued these traditional customs very much.
However, Qi Feng wasn't so particular. Unlike Uchiha Fugaku's upright sitting posture, he was more casual.
Soon, Uchiha Itachi, led by his mother, Uchiha Mikoto, brought the tea.
Then, without saying a word, he respectfully withdrew, pushing the sliding door shut, leaving the space to the two of them.
"The Uchiha clan really values tradition," Qi Feng smacked his lips and sighed.
Uchiha Fugaku knelt on the cushion, gently picked up the teacup, and took a sip. "These are things left behind by our ancestors, we must not forget them."
Qi Feng nodded, then said seriously, "Clan Head Fugaku, please tell me directly what you called me here for."
Seeing Qi Feng speak so directly, Uchiha Fugaku was stunned for a moment, then said seriously, "Since Nichiren-kun has said so, then I will no longer beat around the bush."
After a slight pause, he continued, "I wonder what Nichiren-kun thinks of our Uchiha?"
"Uchiha? The number one clan in Konoha, the possessors of the Sharingan," Qi Feng said without thinking.
Hearing this, Uchiha Fugaku sighed deeply, a hint of helplessness on his face, "Why doesn't Nichiren-kun speak the truth?"
Qi Feng stared at him for a few seconds, then raised an eyebrow.
It seemed that Uchiha Fugaku was also deeply aware of the current situation of the Uchiha clan in Konoha.
"Since Clan Head Fugaku has said so, then don't blame me for not being pleasant to hear," After a little foreshadowing, Qi Feng bluntly exposed the Uchiha clan's scars.
"The number one clan in Konoha in name only, but in reality, a thorn in the side of Konoha's higher-ups, an arrogant and self-important clan, a clan that the residents of Konoha cannot afford to offend, but is also not welcomed. The Uchiha are in danger..."
He really tore open the Uchiha's wounds without any scruples.
Uchiha Fugaku's expression was awkward.
However, Qi Feng said this because he brought it up, so naturally, he wouldn't be angry.
He only felt that Qi Feng's words truly hit the Uchiha's vital point.
He sighed and said, "It seems that our Uchiha are truly terminally ill..."
"However, there is one thing that your Uchiha have done well."
"Oh?"
