1 Chapter 1: A retired member of the Uchiha clan

Konoha.

The cherry blossom season, the breeze that carried the delicate petals with it, everything exuded freedom and spontaneity. The soft flower aroma spread in the air, inviting involuntary relaxation and drawing natural smiles on faces.

With his presence, the town appeared prosperous and beautiful. The serenity of the environment completely relaxed those who lived there.

Uchiha Fūnan rocked the deck chair, squinted his eyes, and lay under the cherry blossom tree with a lazy expression. He was holding a cup of steaming tea, sipping it from time to time.

There is a birdcage next to it. A colorful bird is looking around curiously.

"This is life!" He sighed contentedly.

"Definitely." Someone answered him. "I remembered something you said, Fūnan."

A figure suddenly appeared.

This individual had an attractive physique and a relatively broad nose. Wearing dark clothes, there is a small sword behind him.

Fūnan said lazily: "What did I say?"

This man walked up to Uchiha Fūnan and sat down on the grass: "You said that you are living, and that we simply exist."

Fūnan laughed, "I can't compare to you elites, especially you, tsk, tsk... the famous Shisui of the Body Flicker, what about me? I'm just a loser who gave up his companions to complete the mission."

Uchiha Shisui buried his face in the shade of the tree and remained silent. From his slightly heavier breathing, you can feel that he is not calm at the moment.

During the Third Great Shinobi War, three young and powerful shinobi emerged in Konoha.

Konoha's Yellow Flash, Namikaze Minato; Shisui of the Body Flicker; and the last one is Uchiha Fūnan, Fūnan of the Blood Flame.

His mastery of the Fire Element surpassed standards, his fire as thick as blood, burning countless enemies.

Many ninjas believe that these three people will inherit the legendary Sannin titles of Orochimaru, Jiraiya and Tsunade and become the new Sannin of Konohagakure.

On the eve of the victory of the Third Great Shinobi War, a huge scandal about Uchiha Fūnan was reported... In order to complete the mission, he abandoned his companions.

This kind of behavior is despised by everyone.

Back in the village, Fūnan was the target of heavy public condemnation, ending up as a 'retired member' in the clan.

He stayed in the Uchiha clan all day long, holding a tea cup and carrying a birdcage, either basking in the sun or wandering around, enjoying his retirement life in advance.

A top genius, just fell silent.

"I believe you wouldn't do that kind of thing!"

Shisui's words were full of determination, and his hands were clenched tightly. He believes in his friends. He is definitely not the kind of person who abandons his companions for the sake of missions.

Fūnan was noncommittal and said lazily: "By the way, what's wrong with you? With a frown on your face, the goddess ran away with another man. Well, couldn't it have been an accidental injury during my recent 'indiscriminate killing'?"

He subconsciously hit his waist. He had been exaggerating lately. But you couldn't blame him, you had to blame the young girls for being too charming.

'Accidental injury?'

Shisui almost choked, glared at Fūnan, and said helplessly: "Be more serious, okay? Also, can't you be more careful in this regard? I remember you worked under Jiraiya-sama, he did I teach you that?"

"Don't even mention it!" Fūnan looked disdainful and said: "Compare me to that old pervert? He's just a voyeur, I act directly. There is a level difference!"

Shisui massaged his temples, a pained expression on his face.

The serious atmosphere has completely vanished...

He was obviously very depressed just now. And now he was diverting the topic!

Moreover, he really doesn't understand, is this something to be proud of?

Never mind...

"Yesterday's Uchiha clan meeting, you didn't participate?"

"Huh?" Fūnan was a little surprised and said: "You participated? It seems that something interesting happened?"

Shisui glanced at him and sneered: "You don't know?"

Fūnan said innocently: "If you don't tell me, how will I know? Don't act like you're shy, speak directly. It's disgusting!"

Shisui pouted. He didn't believe that Fūnan didn't know anything.

This guy seems to be doing nothing all day long, but in fact he is the top among the new generation of Uchiha. Within the clan, his prestige is definitely higher than his Shisui of the Body Flicker.

I don't know how many young Uchiha admired him and listened to him. Everything that happens in the family, big or small, cannot escape his eyes and ears. Many major decisions within the family are also influenced by him.

Sometimes, Shisui also wonders why so many clan members are willing to follow him even though such things have happened, and such scandals have spread.

Based on past examples, shouldn't Fūnan be ostracized or even maliciously attacked?

Compared to him...

Committed to Konoha and the Uchiha but pleasing neither.

Needless to say, the villagers' eyes changed as soon as they heard the word Uchiha. What about within the clan? Nowadays, many people don't like him.

Shisui felt that he was suffering in his heart. And yet, he couldn't sit idly by. He had just completed a mission and was rushing towards Fūnan urgently.

He sighed and said with a headache: "The grievances accumulated by the clan members are getting heavier and heavier. Many people from the neutral faction and the dove faction have begun to move closer to the hawk faction, as well as the clan leader..."

Shisui scratched his hair irritably: "The clan leader's attitude this time is actually leaning toward the hawks. Their patience with the village has reached its limit."

"Oh!"

Fūnan sipped his tea and said lightly: "Armed coup? With the Uchiha clan as Hokage? Not a bad idea."

"Nonsense, once Uchiha launches a coup, the entire village will be enveloped in the flames of war. Other villages cannot stand aside and watch. The entire Konoha may be destroyed. Don't tell me, you can't think of this."

Shisui looked at him dissatisfied and said: "Why are you still so leisurely?"

"And what else can I do?" Fūnan yawned. "Apart from sunbathing, drinking tea and reading, I can only go see my girlfriends..."

"By the way, aren't you older than me by several months? Are you still a bachelor?"

"...Although I don't understand what it has to do with him being single, but I feel like I was attacked."

Fūnan looked serious: "Believe me, you can be more confident, Shisui!"

Shisui frowned. "Fūnan, I'm being serious. Please be serious."

"Okay, okay." laughed Fūnan. "Serious, serious. What do you need from me?"

Shisui said in a deep voice: "Fūnan, we need your power. You should understand that Uchiha is now a volcano and may erupt at any time. For the sake of the village, I hope you can stand up."

"Us?" Fūnan smiled playfully: "Who us?"

"Uchiha? Konoha? Or...Hokage?"

"What's the difference?"

Shisui's voice was slightly raised, his expression serious, and he said: "Uchiha is part of the village. Hokage is the soul of the village and our supreme leader. We should obey his orders."

Fūnan didn't answer, still sipping the tea.

At this moment, a cold and gloomy voice was heard: "The soul? The leader? Does that justify hurting others with impunity?"

"Who?" Shisui was startled and turned to look.

A young man with black hair appeared behind him out of nowhere. Like a ghost. Those dark and deep eyes looked directly at Shisui.

"Itachi?" Shisui took a breath of air.

He is very familiar with the eldest son of the patriarch's family and has a good relationship with him.

Uchiha Itachi is a recognized genius. He awakened the Sharingan at the age of eight, became a Chūnin at the age of ten, and this year he became the captain of the ANBU unit.

However, Shisui found that he still underestimated him.

Because the conversation with Fūnan involved many sensitive topics, Shisui used his perception to the limit for fear of being overheard by others. Under such circumstances, a thirteen-year-old boy was able to approach him quietly.

If it was an assassination...

Shisui felt a chill in his heart. The strength of Uchiha Itachi is at least close to that of an elite Jōnin! This talent... is too exaggerated!

"Brother Shisui."

Uchiha Itachi raised the corners of his lips and showed a smile, but there was no smile in his eyes. It was like a black hole, trying to suck in people's souls.

"Brother Shisui, what you just said put yourself completely in the Hokage line. Don't forget that you are an Uchiha!"

Hearing this, Fūnan nodded his head.

Good boy! It's not in vain that I spent a lot of effort on you after you were born. You finally didn't grow crooked.

But unfortunately, an accident happened with Shisui...

Fūnan looked at Shisui and sighed in his heart: 'He obviously pays attention to this idiot, so why can people still manipulate him?'

However, it's not too late!

Although I was an ordinary office worker in my last life, I have a certain understanding of the Naruto Series.

Furthermore, I was reborn in the body of an Uchiha genius. And I have a Goldfinger.

The conditions are really good.

He first became good friends with Uchiha Shisui and talked about everything, and then became Itachi's de facto teacher, subtly changing his thoughts.

These two Uchiha problem children will definitely not be able to turn around this time.

This year seems to be the night of the Uchiha genocide? But now it is not certain which clan will be exterminated.

A red flash shone in Fūnan's eyes, a soft smile on his face.