Chapter 3: I Became the Head of the Uchiha Clan?

Sasuke is completely sincere! 

As the legendary straight man of steel who stabbed Karin with his chidori in the original plot, he is the only one in the Naruto series. Not to mention the current Sasuke, even in the future era of Boruto, where he takes on the great responsibility of reviving the Uchiha clan, he only has one daughter, Sarada! 

Although during the original plot, before embarking on his journey to redeem himself, he expressed his desire to begin a relationship with Sakura and promised to meet again; Because he did not return to Konoha for so long, it was Sakura who sought him out later and they even traveled together for an extended period of time. During this time is when his daughter was born. 

Sasuke is a person who puts his goals above all else and considers women as something that can make him waver on his path. 

If it weren't for Sakura who loved him despite not reciprocating his feelings until the end of the series; and by letting go of his hatred and desire for revenge after the final battle with Naruto, whom Sasuke "loves", the Uchiha clan could have ended his generation! 

Natsuo feels that this situation is a win-win! 

It was unexpected for Sasuke to pass on the position of clan leader to Natsuo. Sasuke actually values the Uchiha clan and should care about the position of clan leader, right? 

But when Natsuo saw Sasuke visibly relieved after confirming that he would accept the position of clan leader, he understood. 

"He probably feels guilty towards me!" 

Itachi is Sasuke's older brother, yet he committed such great sins against the Uchiha clan. Although Sasuke now sees Itachi as an enemy, his guilt towards his clan has never diminished! 

The future Sasuke's excessive pursuit of power, in addition to his hatred towards Itachi, is also largely due to his shame towards his clan. 

The title of "clan leader" is precious to Sasuke and carries a sense of adolescent mission to lead the Uchiha's revival. But because of this, after handing over this position, his guilt has eased a lot. 

The two chatted for a while and then separated. 

Sasuke began to practice frantically. 

Natsuo also didn't idle, he started organizing the Uchiha clan's inheritance. 

"For greed nothing is sacred. If the Phoenix Bird fell into his hands, he would eat it or sell it" 

Many high-level ninjutsu scrolls were looted, things like money were almost completely taken; and the training notes of the elite members of the Uchiha clan, almost none remained. 

This clearly couldn't be the work of Uchiha Itachi, but rather the means of a certain unnamed Hokage. 

Natsuo only glanced roughly and didn't hesitate to put down his work, contacting the major ninja clans in Konoha as the "new Uchiha clan leader". First, he informed the major clans that the Uchiha clan had a change in leadership. Second, it was to provide an official response to the events involving the Uchiha clan. 

The major clans gave him enough respect, and even the Third Hokage came as the "Sarutobi clan leader". 

As the new leader of the Uchiha clan, Natsuo, in front of many clan leaders, deviated from the arrogant image of the Uchiha clan and burst into tears in a devastated manner for his lost clansmen. Causing vigilance and rejection of the Uchihas to decrease among the main clans, which worried the Third Hokage. 

Sarutobi Hiruzen couldn't help but quietly chat with Sasuke, vaguely implying, "Did Natsuo force you to give up the position of clan leader? Do you want us from Konoha to help you?" But since Sasuke genuinely stepped down, nothing came out of it. 

"How unfortunate", Sarutobi Hiruzen thought to himself, "It seems that some of the things confiscated for 'safekeeping' by the village will have to be returned." 

Although Natsuo's talent was average and his strength was insufficient, he was still an adult and a Chūnin, so he had some understanding of the family's assets. 

If the Uchiha representative was Sasuke, a seven-year-old child who was easily fooled, he would only leave behind a few useless ninja techniques, enough for Sasuke's livelihood but not too much money. 

But when facing an adult, especially a Chūnin with a certain level of strength, he couldn't do that. 

The official statement was that Itachi secretly killed all the Uchiha clan members. 

This was already quite forced. 

It wouldn't make sense for Itachi to kill everyone and then leisurely search for money and ninja scrolls, instead of running away immediately. 

That would be underestimating Konoha too much! 

The major clans in Konoha were already grieving, and the resentment was strong. If more incidents were to occur, it would not be resolved by small measures like "Danzo being dismissed." 

So, the next day, Natsuo, who continued to clean up the inheritance, discovered that the homes of various Uchiha clan members had gained a lot of cash, properties, shops, as well as some high-level ninja scrolls and training notes. 

Of course, the Third Hokage had most likely copied these ninja scrolls and training notes. But that was a minor matter. 

The Third Hokage was still very generous in his actions. He returned almost all of the Uchiha clan's assets intact (money, shops, stock certificates, etc.), except for the ninja scrolls. 

In the Third Hokage's mind, the most precious inheritance of the Uchiha clan was the various ninja techniques that could make the Uchiha clan dominate the Sengoku period. Since he had already obtained the best things for himself, he could be more generous in other aspects, so as to give outsiders the impression of fairness and justice in Konoha. 

... 

A few days later. 

Natsuo finally finished organizing the Uchiha clan's inheritance. 

Before he had a chance to reward himself with a drink and reflect on becoming a billionaire, something he didn't even dare to dream of in his previous life. He suddenly heard the sound of footsteps. He looked up and saw a graceful figure running towards him. 

"Natsuo!"

The voice of that figure carried surprise and worry. 

She ran over, opened her arms, and tightly embraced Natsuo, instantly a faint fragrance filled the air, and a soft feeling surged in his heart. 

"Thank goodness, Natsuo, you're still alive!"