When Itachi finished reading the information on the troop dispatch of the Konoha Border Army, he left the study with Artoria.

As soon as I arrived at the restaurant, I was greeted by a variety of aromas.

It's just a dining hall at home, and it feels like being in a restaurant.

Because of the large amount of food eaten by ferrets, the meals at home have always been extremely rich.

At least the plates are always on the table.

Those who fly in the sky, those who run on the ground, and those who swim in the water...... These meats, plus fresh fruits and vegetables, each meal had to take almost an afternoon of Uchiha Mikoto to prepare, if it wasn't for Itachi standing up to take over the situation, she slowly returned to the status of a housewife, I'm afraid she would have to hire a servant.

But the words of the servant are not very feasible in terms of the current situation of the Uchiha, because there are many people.

However, in the past few days, Uchiha Mikoto has discovered the fact that although they can't ask for servants from outside the clan, it seems that trusted people in the clan need to ask if they can help.

Because in terms of food consumption, Artoria, a person with a relatively 'slender' body, is actually on par with Itachi!

She even eats more than a weasel!

A big stomach's meal, she made it, but two people ......

"It's rude, it's been a long time since I've eaten so happily."

After filling her empty stomach once more, Artoria put down her knife and fork in her hand with satisfaction, "Thank you very much Madame for your hospitality. ”

Ignoring the mountains of broken bones on her plate, her posture was extremely polite and polite.

Although in front of Yu Weasel's eyes, she was accustomed to learning from him to call him, but in front of Yu Fuyue and Meiqin, she still politely addressed him as 'Madam' and 'Fuyue Patriarch'......

Next to him, the ferret also put down the bowl in his hand and wiped the oil stains on the corners of his mouth with wet wipes.

Although the tableware held by the two is different, the etiquette that is deeply rooted in the flesh is the same.

“…… It's good to have fun. ”

Mikoto Uchiha smiled forcefully, a little incredulous at how her slender body could carry the food.

And Fu Yue, who was also dumbfounded, seemed to think of something, and looked at Zuo Suke, who was sleeping obediently in his hand, with some hesitation, and asked meaningfully: "This should be related to the so-called tempering method, right?" Through a large amount of supplementation, the body that is lacking in tempering will be replenished. ”

Neither he nor Mikoto are the kind of people who are addicted to eating, and as ninjas, it is important to control their desires until the end.

And the ferret is his own child, and there is no reason why his appetite has increased so much because he has been taught by others for a few years.

This is probably the result of that tempering method, right?

"Yes, what is consumed in the process of tempering a strong physique is one's own blood qi."

Itachi nodded, "Energy can't be generated for no reason, it's best to replenish the blood qi and supplement it with a medicinal bath." ”

Speaking of this, he paused, "Father should already know that my trade with the Daimyo's Mansion is this tempering method. ”

"Yes."

Fugaku nodded.

He didn't know it at first, only about Itachi's planned deployment, and like some details, it was not clear in a few words.

But when he learned of Artoria's existence, he could roughly understand why Itachi was so physically powerful and why he looked so sure before he left for the Daimyo's Mansion.

"The tempering method is enough for ordinary people to have the knowledge to fight against ninjas."

Itachi spoke softly, "The emergence of the tempering method will bring extremely great changes to the ninja world. ”

"Although it is said that in the style of the Daimyofu, this knowledge should not be popularized and popularized in a short period of time, at least there are still a few years or even more than ten or decades to wait and see."

"But there is no doubt that they will inevitably secretly cultivate their own private army, and these private troops are definitely samurai and swordsmen with a certain level of training, and with the financial resources of the Daimyo's mansion, it is only a matter of time before they want to succeed......

Ordinary civilians, businessmen...... If you want to practice the tempering method, it is not an easy task.

After all, the process of tempering the method is extremely torturous, not only in terms of physical improvement, but also in terms of state of mind and will.

But if it is the 'samurai', 'swordsman', 'wrestler' among those ordinary people...... But it doesn't have to take too long.

These professions existed before the advent of 'chakra'.

Although because of ninjas, these professions were gradually abandoned by the times, and they were no longer used as the military force of various countries.

But there is no way to refine the chakra, and they always account for the majority of the population of the ninja world, and there will always be some people among them who don't like the text and have to fight.

Some of these martial arts people became defenders, retainers, doormen, and householders, as Itachi saw in Kyoto Castle...... These good people have a serious identity.

And some of them have fallen into the grass and become bandits, bullying 'ordinary people' like them.

At least, there are entrusted tasks about suppressing bandits in Konoha Village almost every year, and there are never fewer people who abandon goodness and want to be opportunistic.

And if the Daimyo's Mansion obtains the 'tempering method', there is no doubt that it will be from those soldiers and retainers who have a serious identity...... Credible people are selected and cultivated to form a private army.

At that time, with the financial resources of the Daimyo Mansion, the supply of resources that can be mobilized will definitely make each of them the same as the original Itachi, and there will be no shortage of medicinal materials and food.

As Artoria taught him at the beginning, although talent also has a role in tempering the method, the practice of this method is more about the precipitation and accumulation of time.

In this process, perseverance and perseverance are extremely important.

Regarding this, the most important thing that the daimyo is not lacking is people with perseverance and perseverance.

In Kyoto, which controls the large population of the land on fire, they can completely make up for quality with quantity, and it will be enough for 10 out of 100 people to persevere, 100 out of 1,000 people to persevere, and 10,000 people to persevere.

When the time comes, the torrent they have formed will be extremely terrifying.

At the very least, the threat of the Daimyo Mansion to the Ninja Village will continue to increase, and the ninja will no longer be able to easily ignore the orders of the Daimyo's Mansion.

The relationship between the ninja village and the country may no longer be interdependent.

And in this regard, Fuyue is not surprised.

As the tempering method formed a cognition in his mind, Itachi's prediction was a matter of course, and anyone who knew anything about the situation could see this more or less clearly.

"In the ninja system, there are high and low levels of techniques, and the tempering method is the same, there is a difference."

Let his father understand the gains and losses, Itachi proposed, "I want to mention this in the next clan meeting, and promote the advanced tempering method among the clan first, so that the clan can be like me and increase their physical strength." ”

"And when the time comes, those who teach those daimyo's mansions will trade with more ordinary tempering methods."

"At least, in the flood that will happen in the next few decades, we Uchiha should have the power to hold the son, not become a chess player."

Beside them, Artoria and Mai Trin did not speak, and quietly watched the conversation between their father and son.

Uchiha Fugaku pondered for a moment and shook his head, "I know what you mean, but we can't do this for the time being, and in terms of resources, it will be difficult for us to supply. ”

It's not just about financial resources.

If their clan suddenly purchased medicinal herbs on a large scale, Konoha would definitely be suspicious.

In the current situation, there is no need to startle the snake for the time being, and it is safest to leave Konoha first.

After leaving Konoha, no matter how much they want to develop, the Uchiha will no longer be constrained.

"Regarding the resources of medicinal materials, I had already considered it at the beginning."

Facing his father's stunned expression, Itachi explained, "When I first talked to Natsuharu Sakamoto, the eldest son of the Daimyo, I had already informed him that the Uchiha needed a large amount of medicinal materials to replenish qi and blood, and they could be transported with them when they sent someone to learn the tempering method. ”

"I haven't thought of a solution, but I've given it to them."

"The Daimyo Mansion will transport the wartime materials needed by Konoha and this is an excellent opportunity, I think it should be this time, they will definitely seize it."

In addition to the delivery of wartime materials, there is also the heavy armor I mentioned.

They had a good reason to come to Konoha, and as for how to stay in the Uchiha for a while and learn the tempering method, it was their business.

Itachi can't arrange everything for them, and both sides of the transaction should take what they need.

As for the means of the Daimyo's Mansion, he still trusts it.

“…… Turns out you've already arranged it. ”

Uchiha Fugaku nodded in amazement, and looked at him in a daze, although he was immature, he had unconsciously supported the eldest son of the family.

Now that it's arranged, why do you have to propose it in front of yourself?

It's not because I'm the patriarch.

Maybe it's time for someone else to take this seat under his ass.

After a moment's hesitation, Uchiha Fugaku suddenly proposed, "Itachi, why don't I officially announce it in the clan after a while and entrust you with the position of patriarch." ”

Uchiha Fugaku wants to transfer all his voice to Itachi and make him more authoritative in the clan.

Able to go out of the village single-handedly with Sarutobi Hiza, and return intact, and even secretly reached a deal with the Daimyo's Mansion, in the matter of Itachi Ji's recognition of the patriarch, Uchiha Aomon and other shinobi should not refuse again.

During this time, they all saw the performance and abilities of the ferret.

Although he is very young, his ability is very understandable.

Next to her, Mai Trin's face froze, but she quickly nodded as a matter of course.

She didn't think there was anything wrong with that.

"I remember...... From time to time, the chiefs of the various clans are invited to participate in the meetings in Konoha. ”

Artoria had a different idea, turned her head calmly, and looked at Itachi, "Now the relationship between Konoha and Uchiha has temporarily slowed down, and it has not deteriorated, but it has not followed up either. ”

"With the attitude of Sarutobi Hizashi towards you along the way, the next meeting should be to invite the Uchiha clan to participate, and not ignore it as before."

"When the time comes, are you going?"

Go?

Uchiha Fugaku and Mikoto were both stunned.

They only thought that the child might already have enough ability and prestige to ascend the throne, but they almost forgot that the meeting of Konoha would invite the patriarchs of all clans to participate.

In this way, it seems that Itachi is a little unsuitable to succeed at this time......

"Go."

But before they could figure it out, Itachi's calm voice suddenly remembered, its dark eyes did not have a trace of brilliance, and the darkness was like the night sky without stars, which made people feel depressed and suffocated, "Why don't you go?" An eight-year-old boy participating in a meeting with the patriarchs of many ninja families is a very interesting image. ”