Chapter 134: Celebration Banquet

Dan stepped out of the secret prison of the Anbu.

His visit was merely to confirm Danzo's condition. Seeing that the man was still alive, he felt relieved.

Danzo was a man blinded by power, living his life under the banner of "everything for Konoha," deceiving himself and others.

In the original story, even on his deathbed, Danzo still firmly believed that he was great, that he died protecting Konoha.

He was a self-proclaimed righteous villain.

Killing such a man directly would only fulfill his wishes.

That was not interesting.

What Dan wanted was to punish his heart.

He wanted to break Danzo's heart step by step, causing his faith to collapse, just like Obito, revealing his ugly true form in front of the entire ninja world.

To Dan, this world was a playground.

And people like Danzo were fun toys that brought him joy.

At the gate of the Uchiha clan.

The statuesque figures of Fūjin and Raijin stood like small mountains, guarding the gate on both sides, deterring outsiders.

"Brother, I'm so bored. It was more free before," Raijin drooped his head, reminiscing about his days in prison.

"Stupid little brother, if you stay in prison all the time, you won't be able to eat delicious food. Big brother Shisui said that as long as we work hard, he will take us to eat barbecue."

Fūjin earnestly educated Raijin.

"Barbecue!" Hearing this, Raijin immediately perked up, becoming full of energy again.

Just then.

Huh?

The two brothers suddenly saw a familiar figure appearing outside the clan.

It was Dan returning.

"Director, loyalty!"

They immediately straightened their backs and saluted. They didn't know who taught them these things.

"Have you eaten?"

Dan stopped and casually asked.

As soon as he finished speaking, he heard the brothers' stomachs making a "gurgling" sound.

"Hehe." The two immediately scratched their heads in embarrassment and started to giggle.

"Follow me." Dan left a sentence and walked towards the Body Modification Department building.

Tonight.

The Body Modification Department was brightly lit, and many Uchiha clan members came one after another, making it very lively because a grand celebration banquet was about to be held here to celebrate the Uchiha clan's reversal of fortune and regained pride.

Now.

Not only did the Uchiha clan get the village center's land and a large amount of funding for free, but also twenty clan members were promoted to Jonin at the same time. Of course, the most worth celebrating thing was that Dan became the Hokage's assistant!

This was the brightest moment for the Uchiha clan in the 54 years since the founding of Konoha.

"The director is back!" Seeing Dan appear, the clan members came up one after another, like stars holding the moon, escorting Dan into the Body Modification Department.

Ten minutes later.

Amid everyone's cheers and applause, Dan walked into the banquet hall.

Accompanying him was Samui.

She wore a more formal white kimono tonight, stepping on high-heeled wooden clogs. With her height of 1.7 meters, she looked even taller.

However, this was all to match Dan, who was two meters tall.

At this time.

Samui was holding Dan's arm, taking small steps beside him, appearing gentle and quiet, like a little bird relying on a person.

Now everyone in the clan knew that the two were dating and were a couple in love.

For this, everyone generously sent their best wishes.

Coming to the front of a low-legged dining table, Dan casually sat down cross-legged, and Samui knelt down next to him.

In addition to the two of them, this table also included the family of Clan Head Fugaku and Shisui.

At the next table were Shisui's three younger brothers.

Fūjin and Raijin had already started devouring the food like a storm, eating non-stop. Guruguru, who didn't need to eat, watched them enviously, sighing.

Everyone was present.

The only regret was that Tsunade didn't come.

In order to thank Tsunade for her help to the Uchiha clan during this period, Fugaku specially sent someone to invite her, but Tsunade politely refused, so they had to give up.

With Dan's seating, the banquet officially began.

During the meal, people chatted while eating.

Dan took the initiative to bring up the content of today's high-level meeting.

Although this is a secret of Konoha, and Dan has an obligation to keep it confidential, he obviously wouldn't care about these. After all, even if he leaks the secret, no one can do anything to him.

He first informed Fugaku and Shisui.

He said that Konoha is preparing to station 3,000 troops on the border, but will not attack Rain Village for the time being, waiting for the right opportunity. In addition, after Dan's negotiations with Konoha's high-levels, the Uchiha will not join the expeditionary force, and the clan members can rest well and don't have to go to the front line to be the scapegoat.

For these important pieces of information, Samui recorded every word.

The former her would never have thought that as an outsider, she could sit at this table and join the core circle of the Uchiha clan.

Moreover, now that Dan has become the Hokage's assistant, he casually leaks Konoha's secret information at the dinner table, without any guard against Samui.

This is equivalent to, the entire high-level decision-making of Konoha is transparent to her.

As a spy, Samui knew that she had become a trump card for the Cloud Village.

But just when Samui was a little complacent in her heart, Dan said a piece of bad news. He brought up the Chunin Exam, saying that Konoha plans to cancel this exam.

"Is it because of the war that the village can't be distracted? That's normal." Fugaku echoed in a deep voice.

Samui's face changed. The cancellation of the Chunin Exam, doesn't it mean that the Cloud Hidden mission team won't come?

Dan glanced at Samui and asked with concern "What's wrong, you seem to be not feeling well, are you uncomfortable?"

"No... I just drank some alcohol, and I'm a bit dizzy."

Samui quickly explained and once again took the initiative to rest on Dan's shoulder.

Dan took his gaze back and changed the subject:

"However, I persuaded the high-levels that we can't let Cloud Hidden see Konoha's weakness, so not only will we hold the Chunin Exam as scheduled, but we will also invite the Fourth Raikage to come in person."

Hearing him say this, Samui couldn't help but brighten up, her heart was like a roller coaster.

At this moment, she was very grateful to Dan and leaned more tightly on his shoulder.

As usual, Dan enjoyed the fun of teasing Samui, and then brought up to everyone: "By the way, I promised the Third Hokage that the Uchiha will send Genin to participate in this Chunin Exam, and we have to win the first place. Does anyone have any recommended candidates?"

As soon as his words fell.

Everyone at the table turned their gaze to Itachi's side, where Izumi sat.

This girl, who had been orphaned and lonely since childhood, became Itachi's girlfriend and received the care of Fugaku and his wife, treating her as a family member.

Originally, according to the Third Hokage's promise.

Once Izumi activated the three tomoe Sharingan, she was eligible for automatic promotion to Jonin.

But she had just become a Genin not long ago, and her age was also very suitable. She was the best candidate to represent the Uchiha in this Chunin Exam.

"Let Izumi go."

Fugaku made the decision and instructed Itachi, "Itachi, use the next few days to make good use of your experience in the Chunin Exam and help Izumi sprint and improve."

"...Yes, Clan Head."

Izumi responded nervously, feeling the pressure.

Seeing this, Itachi comforted her, saying that he would do his best to help her.

Sasuke, who was sitting next to them, pouted unhappily upon hearing this. Even the food in front of him didn't taste good anymore.

Because he knew that his brother wouldn't have time to play with him in the next few days.

Mikoto had a satisfied smile on her face.

She looked at Dan and Samui, who were affectionately nestled together, and then at Itachi and Izumi.

She didn't need to worry about the lifelong matters of her younger brother and eldest son, leaving only her youngest son, Sasuke.

But Sasuke was still too young, so there was no need to rush.

Two hours later, the celebration banquet ended.

The Uchiha clan members, who had eaten and drunk to their heart's content, walked out of the Body Modification Department building one after another, each going their own way, satisfied.

Hachidai and others gathered together.

"I thought the coup was the only way out for the Uchiha, but now that Dan has become the Hokage's assistant, it seems that the position of Hokage will belong to the Uchiha sooner or later! It seems that we, the radicals, should disband."

Hachidai, slightly drunk, expressed his thoughts.

Inohi and Tetsuhi also felt very emotional.

You know.

Dan was originally a staunch "Jade Shatter Faction," claiming to take the Uchiha and Konoha's high-levels to fight to the death.

And he did just that.

Whether it was causing a ruckus at the clan meeting or publicly disabling Danzo, Dan always walked to the edge of breaking with the village each time.

But every time, the Third Hokage backed down and chose to calm things down.

Moreover, he repeatedly promoted Dan, personally sending him to the high position of the Hokage's assistant.

The facts proved enduring in silence is indeed not the way out for the Uchiha, only by making more noise will the village pay more attention to the Uchiha, giving the Uchiha the status and treatment they deserve.

After understanding this, Hachidai and others couldn't help but admire Dan more.

Uchiha Shana, leaning on his cane, stood aside without speaking.

Can Dan really become Hokage?

He shook his head worriedly and turned to leave.

Shisui walked ahead with a helpless expression.

Behind him were the bouncing Guruguru and the brothers with round bellies, happily patting their stomachs.

These three lively characters were all given to him by Dan and moved into his small courtyard.

Shisui was busy every day teaching these three guys and had to keep an eye on them all the time. This took up all his time and energy, and he rarely had time to meet with Itachi.

Fugaku's family also walked out of the building in a joyful mood.

Itachi said he would take Izumi home alone, and the jealous Sasuke could only watch his brother's figure disappear into the distance.

On the third floor.

Dan stood by the window, overlooking the various states of the Uchiha clan, lost in thought.

"Director, it's getting late, aren't you going to rest?"

Samui came over and skillfully hooked Dan's arm.

Smelling the faint fragrance from her body.

Dan was moved, stretched out a big hand, and hugged Samui's waist.

Samui's body trembled, but in the end, she didn't resist and quietly leaned on Dan.

The two of them stood there, quietly watching the night view of Konoha for a while.

"Let's go to sleep."

Dan said a sentence, then returned to his room, without doing anything further to Samui.

Samui sighed in relief, but at the same time, she felt a strange sense of loss in her heart.

The night passed without words.

The dawn broke the sky, and the sun rose in the east.

Two days passed.

The series of events that happened in Konoha finally spread completely, and then, as expected--It caused a huge sensation throughout the ninja world.