“Do we have guests?” Fugaku Uchiha walked in from outside.
When he saw Naruto, a hint of confusion appeared in his eyes.
“Honey, come here!
This is Kushina’s son!” Mikoto Uchiha stood up and took Naruto by the hand.
“Minato and Kushina’s son?” Understanding, nostalgia, and a trace of guilt appeared in Fugaku’s eyes.
“If I hadn’t been concerned about the council back then, Minato and the others wouldn’t have…” Naruto looked helplessly toward Sakura.
Why was this new uncle looking at him so strangely?
“Senior Fugaku, aren’t you going to invite us inside?” Sakura spoke up, breaking the somewhat sorrowful atmosphere.
If she let Fugaku stand there reminiscing about the past any longer, it would be dark before they were finished.
The group went inside and sat down.
Mikoto went to the kitchen to prepare dinner, while Sakura sent Naruto and Sasuke along to help her.
That left only Sakura and Fugaku sitting opposite each other in the living room.
“You didn’t come here today just to tell us that Minato’s child is still alive, did you?” Fugaku wasn’t stupid.
He naturally understood that Sakura had suddenly come to the Uchiha clan compound for more than a simple visit.
“Senior Fugaku, you’ve heard of me?” Sakura found that strange.
She and Fugaku shouldn’t have met before.
“The Third Hokage mentioned you.
He also told me that you might possess a way to ease the relationship between Konoha and the Uchiha clan.” Fugaku didn’t hide anything and immediately sold out the Third Hokage.
“There is indeed a way to improve the relationship.
But does Senior Fugaku want to ease things temporarily, or do you want to completely turn the relationship around?” Sakura nodded.
As expected of that old man, the Third Hokage had already told Fugaku about her.
“If possible, naturally I’d like to completely turn the relationship around.” A curious look appeared in Fugaku’s eyes.
Sakura’s behavior was completely unlike that of an ordinary child.
“But I’d like to hear both methods.” “If Senior Fugaku only wants the Uchiha clan to temporarily integrate into Konoha, it isn’t particularly difficult.
You just need to make a few changes.” Sakura didn’t beat around the bush and got straight to the point.
“First is the issue of clothing.
The Uchiha clan always likes wearing your own distinctive clothes, while rarely wearing the standard flak jackets issued to Konoha shinobi.” “In doing so, you’re unconsciously placing yourselves outside Konoha.
No matter how many accomplishments you achieve, people will only think that the Uchiha clan has done something for Konoha, rather than thinking that the Uchiha of Konoha have done something for their village.” “The result is that Konoha’s villagers don’t have much sense of identification with you.
No matter how much you contribute, in their minds you’re still outsiders sacrificing themselves for Konoha rather than their fellow villagers making sacrifices for their own village.” “If you want to change that, you can start with your clothing.
Have the Uchiha shinobi all wear the flak jackets issued by Konoha…” “Second is the issue of personality.” “The Uchiha clan’s arrogant temperament makes you unwilling to lower yourselves and interact with other people.
You clearly mean well, but in the end, your proud attitude always makes things worse.” “Take your compound, for example.
Konoha placed the Uchiha clan’s compound in the most remote corner of the village.
Yet you didn’t even protest.
Instead, you stubbornly kept your resentment bottled up inside.” “That accomplishes nothing.
If anything, it only makes matters worse.” “So the Uchiha clan’s attitude needs to change.
You need to take the initiative and interact with Konoha’s villagers.
Start with small things.” “For example, open shops selling everyday necessities in Konoha.
As time goes by, people will become accustomed to having members of the Uchiha clan around them, and naturally they won’t be as hostile toward you…” “Third is the issue of image.” “The Uchiha clan is simply far too serious.
You should smile more.
Make Konoha’s villagers realize that you’re actually warm and kind rather than cold and aloof.” “You clearly have a great deal of passion in your hearts, but you always end up isolating yourselves because you insist on putting on cold expressions.
This absolutely has to change…” “As for the final issue, it’s the Military Police Force.” “To be honest, this is the most serious problem.
The Konoha Military Police Force might look prestigious, but in reality, its members are constantly making enemies.” “Maintaining law and order in Konoha inevitably means offending a lot of people.
And the relatives and friends of those people will naturally develop a worse impression of the Uchiha because of their influence.” “In the end, you do so much to maintain Konoha’s peace and security, yet not only do you receive no benefits from it, you also end up being disliked by countless people…” “Regarding this, Senior Fugaku, you can choose to give up part of the Military Police Force’s authority and allow shinobi from other clans, as well as civilian-born shinobi, to work in the force.” “You absolutely have to separate the concepts of the Uchiha and the Military Police Force.” “Although this might seem like weakening the Uchiha’s authority in Konoha, it would allow the other clans and shinobi to share the burden.” “Even if Konoha’s villagers hate the Military Police Force, they’ll only hate the force itself rather than the Uchiha clan.” “To sum it up, Senior Fugaku, from now on, you need to have the Uchiha shinobi wear Konoha’s standard uniforms.
When you’re out in public, smile at people more.” “Uchiha clan members who aren’t shinobi should also take the initiative to interact with Konoha’s villagers and let everyone become accustomed to having Uchiha around in their daily lives.” “Then bring the other clans into the Military Police Force as well, so Konoha’s villagers understand that the Military Police Force doesn’t represent the Uchiha clan.” “If you do all that, Konoha and the Uchiha can gradually ease their relationship.” “Of course, this method is only a temporary solution…” Sakura picked up her teacup and took a sip.
After talking so much, her throat was practically smoking.
“It’s that simple?” Fugaku frowned.
They just needed to change their clothes and smile more?
“What else would it be?” Sakura rolled her eyes.
“The reason Konoha’s villagers have such a bad impression of the Uchiha is, quite frankly, because they don’t understand you.” “The Uchiha clan acts like a bunch of shut-ins every day.
You don’t interact with anyone, and then the work of the Military Police Force causes all kinds of rumors to spread.
Naturally, people are going to misunderstand you!” The Uchiha clan was simply too isolated.
Take Ichiraku Ramen, for example.
Ichiraku was wildly popular throughout Konoha.
Every clan in the village had members who had eaten there.
Everyone except the Uchiha.
You hardly ever saw Uchiha members even walking around the streets.
“The Uchiha clan is kind-hearted.
Your fatal flaw is that you don’t know how to express yourselves.” “You clearly want nothing more than to fuss over someone and ask after their well-being, yet you insist on putting on a cold face and acting all cold on the surface.” “If you don’t take the initiative to explain yourself, how is anyone supposed to know what you’re thinking?” “As long as you make an effort to show everyone your warm and enthusiastic side, and let people understand the Uchiha clan’s intentions, your relationship with Konoha will naturally improve.” “Besides, the Uchiha are all handsome men and beautiful women.
Your looks certainly aren’t a problem.” “As long as you smile more, you’ll definitely win over plenty of Konoha’s villagers!” “…” The corner of Fugaku’s mouth twitched.
Why did it sound as though she was telling the Uchiha clan to make a living by selling smiles?!
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