Kiyokaze smiled without saying anything.
However, he was a little surprised in his heart. He didn't expect Fugaku Uchiha to really have such a big determination and such a firm attitude.
"Don't rush, don't rush. I still have a small favor that I need Clan Head Fugaku to help with."
"A small favor?" Fugaku Uchiha frowned.
"It's really just a small favor, not to propose any more harsh conditions."
Kiyokaze saw his thoughts and a little bit of unease that he didn't dare to show.
"Oh? I wonder what small favor it is. As long as I can do it, I will never refuse."
Hearing Kiyokaze say this, Fugaku Uchiha couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
"It's like this, I believe Clan Head Fugaku also knows that I am now the Deputy Leader of Root, but to be honest, Root has always been under the control of Elder Danzo. My so-called Deputy Leader is just nice to hear, but in reality, I'm just a commander without any troops.
So I was wondering... would Clan Head Fugaku be willing to transfer a few people from the Konoha Military Police Force to join Root?"
Kiyokaze took a small sip of tea, his eyes full of meaning.
Hearing this, Fugaku Uchiha's body shook, and he looked at Kiyokaze with an expression of disbelief.
Let the Uchiha clan send a few people to join Root?
Willing?
Are they willing?
They were more than willing!
The Uchiha clan had really racked their brains to enter the Anbu, the fastest-rising and most rewarding department in Konoha.
Entering the Anbu not only represented recognition of the ninja's strength, but it was also an opportunity for the Uchiha to reach the higher-ups.
In the original story, Shisui being able to enter the Anbu made the Uchiha happy for a long time, believing it was an opportunity to ease the relationship.
And wasn't Root just Anbu?
Root was just a branch of Anbu. Although it had become somewhat unwieldy due to Danzo's management and even escaped the control of the Hokage, it was undeniable that Root was a part of Anbu.
Initially, Root was established in name to provide talents to Anbu.
If it was Root under Danzo's control, Fugaku Uchiha would definitely not let the Uchiha clan members take the initiative to offer themselves up, but Kiyokaze was different.
He couldn't help but say excitedly, "This favor! Our Uchiha will definitely help!"
Saying it was helping was actually Kiyokaze returning the favor for Fugaku Uchiha's previous display of determination, giving him benefits.
Kiyokaze chuckled.
"Ten! No! How about twenty Jonin? Our Uchiha are willing to transfer twenty Jonin! All of them are experts in the Uchiha clan," Fugaku Uchiha couldn't help but say.
Kiyokaze: "......"
Twenty?
Did you Uchiha want to undermine him, the Deputy Leader of Root?
Before he could speak, Fugaku Uchiha immediately reacted and knew that he was a little too excited. He said embarrassedly, "Sorry, I was a little excited. You still decide on the personnel, Kiyokaze-kun."
Kiyokaze pondered slightly, "How about this, Clan Head Fugaku, I want five Jonin. They must all be Sharingan users with three tomoe. Besides that, my requirements are very simple, only one: don't give me troublemakers. I need obedient subordinates to complete the task, not a few self-righteous 'Heavenly Kings'."
Fugaku Uchiha's expression was a little awkward. He knew the character of his Uchiha clansmen best. After thinking about it, he hesitated and said, "Is five a little..."
"Of course, I will keep Shisui and Itachi by my side. Shisui can directly be a Root ninja, as for Itachi... we'll talk about it when he becomes a ninja."
Seeing that Kiyokaze had finalized it, Fugaku Uchiha didn't insist on anything.
Including Shisui Uchiha and Itachi Uchiha, they Uchiha already had seven people who could enter Anbu. This was a huge step forward.
"Okay!" He nodded in response.
Kiyokaze wasn't worried about what Hiruzen Sarutobi would say about pulling the Uchiha into Root.
He was already being pulled out to be a scapegoat, wouldn't he be allowed to have a few of his own subordinates?
What if he wasn't allowed?
Then he wouldn't do it!
Let Minato Namikaze, Hiruzen Sarutobi, and Danzo fight among themselves.
"Itachi!" After finalizing the matter, Fugaku Uchiha was in a good mood and called out.
Swish—
The sliding door was pushed open, and Itachi Uchiha, a small child, was kneeling behind the sliding door, his hands and head tightly pressed against the tatami mat.
"Father."
Itachi's expression highlighted one word: sensible.
A look of gratification flashed in Fugaku Uchiha's eyes, with pride hidden deep within the gratification, "Itachi, this is your teacher, the famous 'Spear of Judgment', Kiyokaze Sarutobi-sama. Quickly greet your teacher."
Itachi raised his head in surprise, his small eyes full of astonishment.
He was young, but he knew very well what being apprenticed to the "Spear of Judgment" meant.
Uchiha, were they taking sides so quickly?
Despite his thoughts, his movements didn't hesitate at all. He came to Kiyokaze, knelt on the ground, and respectfully called out, "Teacher."
Kiyokaze nodded and reached out to rub his head vigorously.
This time, there was no need for a reason, and Itachi didn't dare to resist.
"At such a young age, don't keep such a straight face. From now on, forget all the so-called 'family glory', 'you are a genius of the Uchiha clan', 'you are the son of the Uchiha clan leader and should be responsible', and so on and so forth that your father has instilled in you."
"Huh?" Itachi raised his head, his face full of surprise.
He looked at Kiyokaze and then back at Fugaku Uchiha, who had a look of embarrassment on his face.
"Alright, since that's the case, I won't stay any longer. Itachi, come with me." With that, Kiyokaze nodded at Fugaku Uchiha and stood up directly.
"Kiyokaze-kun, dinner is already..."
"No need, maybe next time. I took in a cute disciple and can't help but want to show off a little..."
With that, Kiyokaze pulled the still-dazed Itachi and left Fugaku Uchiha's house directly, walking out of the Uchiha clan's territory.
Walking on the Konoha street, which was illuminated by the golden sunset.
