Naruto: Did i Just Get Reincarnated as Gojo?

Chapter 34: I Think That's a Truly Great Quality

"Aren't we going to the Ninja Academy?"

"The school grounds are still being set up. There's no rush. Let's have a bowl of ramen first."

Gojo Kaigetsu smacked his lips, the taste of Ichiraku Ramen lingering on his palate.

Upon entering the shop, he ignored Teuchi's wary gaze and confidently ordered a bowl of ramen and a bottle of soda.

It was nearing noon, and the eatery was bustling with customers.

A cacophony of sounds filled their ears.

Two unremarkable-looking ninja, likely civilians, were enjoying a bottle of beer, idly chatting and exchanging jokes in the midday sun.

"Hey, friend, let me ask you something. If one day your chakra runs out and you fall into the water, and the only person passing by is an Uchiha, what should you do?"

"But I can't even mold chakra."

"Eh, you're missing the point. Just pretend you can. What would you say to get the Uchiha to save you?"

"Hmm..." The one being questioned pondered for a moment. "Help me, Uchiha ninja! I have an elderly mother and young children. I can't die here!"

"Wrong! Completely wrong!" The questioner shook his head smugly, as if marveling at the profound wisdom hidden within his question.

Even Samui, who was idly observing, was drawn into their conversation.

Her brow furrowed slightly as she considered the hypothetical scenario.

"If you said that, the Uchiha would probably just glance at you and walk away, pretending not to see."

'As expected, the Uchiha have a terrible reputation in Konoha. The article they're printing is a rebellious declaration, accusing the village of this treatment,' Samui thought to herself.

The one being questioned grew frustrated. "Then what should I do?! Wouldn't that mean certain death?"

"I have a plan. All you need to do is shout while falling into the water: 'All Uchiha are red-eyed maniacs!'"

"That way, they'll definitely be enraged and use Fire Style to burn the entire river dry, then fish you out and throw you in the Konoha Military Police Force."

"Damn! The Military Police Force? I'd rather die!"

Samui couldn't help but hug herself, rubbing her arms.

What a cold joke. It seemed the Uchiha clan's reputation in Konoha was truly...

"You two scoundrels! Are those words fit for human ears?!"

Just as Samui was about to reach a conclusion about the Uchiha, an elderly woman beside them abruptly stood up.

Her eyes were bloodshot, as if she had heard something unbelievable. "You clearly don't understand!"

"Do you know that each Uchiha ninja contributed one thousand ryō to pay the fine?!"

"They're such good ninjas, and you're here making fun of them!"

The old woman raised her cane, threatening to strike.

"What's going on? What's this about one thousand ryō?"

Hmph.

Samui observed the scene, unconcerned.

'The Uchiha clan has finally resorted to spreading rebellious propaganda~'

It was just an elderly civilian woman. Her eyes were probably failing her, and it was understandable that she couldn't grasp the deeper meaning behind the "Uchiha propaganda."