stonecrandall Chapter 54 Fugaku, Shisui's relief, Shingetsu's reminder, Konoha's vigilance!
Chapter 54 Fugaku, Shisui's relief, Shingetsu's reminder, Konoha's vigilance!
Uchiha Hachimoku, Uchiha Inahisa, and Uchiha Yakumi were all defeated by Kamizuki.
"I never thought we couldn't even beat Shenyue. It seems we have indeed fallen from grace all these years!" They sighed inwardly, and the way they looked at Shenyue was completely different now.
Previously, in their eyes, Shenyue was a junior who needed to be protected and guided, a gifted but ultimately young person.
Now, they know that Shenyue has become a powerful figure who deserves their respect.
He will be a figure who can lead the family forward in the future.
However, they were not angry; on the contrary, they were quite happy.
The Uchiha clan has been silent for too long.
Shisui and Itachi, who were once coveted and highly regarded, are now caught between the village and their clan, making them increasingly confused.
But the Divine Moon before them was different from them.
They witnessed firsthand the changes that Shingetsu brought to the Uchiha clan.
Afterwards, Shingetsu began to patiently guide them.
With the insight of his Sharingan and his experience of fighting against powerful enemies, he can always pinpoint the problems of each person in terms of chakra control, ninjutsu combos, taijutsu power generation, and tactical choices, and propose specific improvement plans.
His guidance was not just general talk, but highly targeted, leaving everyone feeling that they benefited greatly.
All the Uchiha members were completely convinced. Whether it was the proud and arrogant Inaho, the calm and composed Eighth Hokage, or the other clan members who were observing, they all put aside their last doubts and listened attentively to the arrangements.
Following Shenyue's instructions, the tribesmen began to fight in groups.
Members of similar skill levels are grouped together for practical sparring, identifying weaknesses and accumulating combat experience through competition.
Meanwhile, based on the Uchiha ninjutsu system compiled and edited by Shen Yue, everyone began systematic training.
Younger, weaker ninjas or lower-ranking ninjas should start with the basic Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique, repeatedly practicing the transformation of chakra form and nature to achieve precision and power.
The stronger Chunin began to train in the more complex and demanding Phoenix Flower Technique.
Meanwhile, Jonin or clan elites like Inahisa, Yatsushiro, and Yakumi began to study higher-level ninjutsu, such as Fire Release: Phoenix Claw and Uchiha swordsmanship, to further enhance the lethality of their attacks.
At the same time, the training also focuses on honing basic skills such as physical techniques and shuriken throwing.
The money was obtained thanks to Shingetsu's plan to make the Uchiha clan great again.
The training ground has an unprecedentedly abundant supply of materials.
With explosive tags and various ninja tools readily available, spending money is no problem. The clansmen can practice to their heart's content without having to be as frugal as before, worrying about damage or consumption.
In this environment, the strength of the Uchiha clan members improved at a visible rate.
In the training ground, the whooshing sound of fireballs, the whistling of swords cutting through the air, the clash of physical combat techniques, and the sounds of tribesmen pointing out each other and discussing tactics intertwined, filled with a long-lost vitality and fighting spirit.
"Clan leader, what do you think of my plan?" Shen Yue asked as she walked up to Fugaku.
"That's right. When you first mentioned your plan to make the Uchiha clan great again, I thought it was just empty talk. I didn't refute you then because I didn't want to dampen your enthusiasm!"
"I never imagined you'd actually pull it off!"
Fugaku stood at the edge of the training field, watching this scene, and felt very gratified.
He could clearly feel that the changes that Shingetsu brought to the Uchiha were not only an improvement in strength, but also a renewal of their mental outlook.
The clansmen are no longer filled with hostility and complaints, or indulging in past glories. Instead, they are focusing their energy on becoming stronger in a tangible way, and the clan is showing an unprecedented level of unity.
"Don't worry, the fate of my clan is different from before!" Shen Yue's eyes were full of hope.
The people of my tribe standing before me are living, breathing human beings.
It's no longer Danzo's or Obito's resurrection coin.
"However, Chieftain, you'd better make preparations as soon as possible!" he said meaningfully.
"What do you mean by that?" Fugaku asked, puzzled.
"The village has always been wary of us Uchiha, sending ANBU members to secretly monitor us. I'm afraid that our current actions will be seen by them as a sign that the Uchiha are about to betray us!" Kamui said with certainty.
"No way?" Fugaku was somewhat skeptical.
"Just you wait and see!" Shen Yue smiled mysteriously.
Konoha's wariness of the Uchiha clan began as soon as the village was built.
It cannot be changed in the short term.
Moreover, he had no intention of changing anything.
All he did was to make the Uchiha clan great again.
As for other people's impressions of the Uchiha?
He doesn't care!
……
On the other side...
Shisui and Itachi, who were monitoring the Uchiha clan from the tower, also saw this scene through the monitor.
"Good, Shenyue, keep going! I will stand firmly behind you and support you!" Shisui looked at the bustling scene in the training ground, watched Shenyue guide the clansmen in an orderly manner, and saw the clansmen focused on their cultivation. He felt genuinely happy.
This is exactly the Uchiha he wanted to see.
Unite, strive for self-improvement, and use our strength for the right purpose.
It seems that Shenyue has truly found a path that can lead her family out of their predicament and into the light.
But amidst his joy, Shisui also felt a pang of worry. Such a large-scale, high-intensity, and almost semi-public group training session might not be good for the Uchiha clan's reputation if word got out.
After all, the conflict between the village and the Uchiha clan was very deep, and the suspicions of the higher-ups and many villagers towards the Uchiha clan never ceased.
In particular, the news that the Uchiha had stormed the Root headquarters fully armed, forced Danzo to pay 1 billion ryo in compensation, and publicly humiliated him had already spread to a certain extent.
Many villagers and other clan ninjas who were unaware of the truth were worried that the Uchiha were about to betray Konoha and were gathering strength to launch a coup.
"Brother Shisui, are you worried about the family and Shenyue?"
"I'm afraid that the Anbu have already passed this message on to Danzo and the Third Hokage!" Itachi looked at Shisui.
He felt a sense of relief at the unity and progress of his clan, but the intense training, ample supplies, and the rekindled flame in the eyes of his clansmen on the monitor screen made him uneasy.
He worried that the rapid expansion of the clan's power, without proper guidance and channels of communication with the village, would exacerbate the conflict with the Konoha leadership and push the Uchiha clan into an even more dangerous situation.
The balance in his heart swayed violently between his family and his village. The scene before him gave him hope, but also made him feel deeply confused and pressured.
Other sentries, including members of the Anbu, left their posts and rushed to the Hokage Building to report the situation.
The Third Hokage's office.
Danzo, his two advisors Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado, and the Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi were all present.
They are discussing how to welcome the upcoming delegation from Kumogakure and related diplomatic matters.
Just then, there was a knock on the office door, and an ANBU ninja appeared instantly, kneeling on one knee: "Third Hokage, advisors, there is an emergency to report."
The Third Hokage put down the documents in his hand: "Speak."
The ANBU ninja's tone was grave: "We've observed that the Uchiha clan has been unusually active lately. They've not only extensively renovated and expanded their training grounds, but almost all the Uchiha ninjas in the village, including clan leader Fugaku, elite Jonin, and the younger generation, gather daily at the training grounds for intensive, organized group training. The training includes advanced ninjutsu, taijutsu combat, and tactical coordination; the atmosphere is extremely focused, and the supplies are exceptionally plentiful."