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Chapter 279: Is Obito a Training Maniac?
Chapter 279: Is Obito a Training Maniac?
Shizui's performance shocked the Uchiha clan members present.
Hearing about others' accounts of Shizui's quick learning of ninjutsu and witnessing firsthand how he, not yet seven years old, defeated a Chunin were two very different impacts.
Within the Uchiha clan, it was no small feat to be recognized as a genius, as there were simply too many talented ninjas. Thus, the outside world had formed the impression that there were no underachievers among the Uchiha, which was why an average member like Obito was labeled as the black sheep of the family.
Shizui's display of strength led all the Uchiha present to believe that he was an exceptional genius.
"Shizui, with your formidable abilities, why haven't you graduated yet? Isn't the knowledge the teachers at school imparting to you becoming redundant?" Uchiha Chiyu asked, his confusion evident.
If Shizui were a Genin, he would certainly be more cautious about Obito's fighting prowess.
The other Uchiha, upon hearing Chiyu's words, also turned to Shizui with curiosity, wondering why someone with such impressive abilities was still at the Ninja Academy.
"Graduating early would grant you more freedom over your time, and you could contribute to the clan by joining the Police Force," Uchiha Chiyu continued, highlighting the benefits of becoming a full-fledged ninja.
He genuinely believed that Shizui's current strength was being wasted at the Academy.
"I think there are still some things worth learning at school," Shizui replied thoughtfully. "After all, I've only been there for a year, and combat isn't everything for a ninja."
He had initially considered graduating after the first year but changed his mind after consulting with Mu Yue.
"Why bother with theoretical knowledge? Strength is what matters!" Uchiha Chiyu exclaimed, his face filled with dismay. "If you possessed the power of the Ninja God, Senju Hashirama, you could still become the Hokage even without any other knowledge!"
He couldn't bear to see a genius like Shizui stray from the path of strength, wasting time at the Academy learning trivial information instead of focusing on becoming more powerful.
"Chiyu is right, Shizui," Uchiha Yoshiyuki chimed in, nodding in agreement. "Don't pay too much attention to those theoretical classes. They won't be of much use. Focus on mastering powerful jutsu and taijutsu instead."
Yoshiyuki himself had never bothered much with theoretical classes, only paying attention during lectures and never spending his free time on such knowledge.
He found those lessons meaningless; what good was knowing history if you couldn't change it, and how would understanding complex mathematics make your jutsu any stronger?
"I believe that merely increasing our strength won't be enough to save the Uchiha," Shizui wanted to say, encouraging everyone to value knowledge and wisdom.
But he knew that wasn't realistic, as he was currently only recognized as a Uchiha genius, not a powerful member of the clan. Expressing such thoughts would only earn him strange looks, not approval.
"My studies at the Ninja Academy don't hinder my growth in strength," Shizui explained, choosing his words carefully.
Shizui's argument left Chiyu and Yoshiyuki unable to refute him, as he was currently enrolled at the Academy and had still managed to defeat a Chunin.
The impact of displaying one's innate talent was significant, and soon, many more Uchiha sought out Shizui to interact with him.
As Shizui answered their questions about cultivation, he also took the opportunity to inquire about the things he wanted to know.
"What about the strange looks people give us when we walk down the street? Who cares what they think? Perhaps they're just jealous of the Uchiha's strength," replied one Uchiha nonchalantly.
"After all, we are the strongest clan in Konoha."
Shizui was left speechless by this response, but he made a mental note of it.
"How do you get along with your teammates after being separated into different classes?" asked the second Uchiha, a smile on his face. "Surely you're not worried about not getting along with your teammates in the future?"
"No one will dislike a powerful teammate. Just be yourself, and if you come across someone you don't like, simply ignore them," they continued.
Shizui nodded; at least this clan member seemed relatively normal.
Shizui's third interlocutor was Uchiha Inabi, to whom Shizui posed a question: "Inabi-senpai, can you tell me about the work of the Police Force?"
As the Police Force was entirely under the Uchiha clan's control, its business was the Uchiha's business.
"The work of the Police Force mainly involves maintaining law and order within the village and apprehending those who break the rules," Uchiha Inabi replied thoughtfully.
Perhaps feeling that his explanation was too concise, Inabi provided Shizui with a few examples: setting up stalls in unauthorized areas, brawling in the streets, and murderers who preyed on villagers. These were all matters under their jurisdiction.
"However, such major incidents are rare, and most of our work involves smaller matters," Uchiha Inabi continued, imparting wisdom he had learned from other Uchiha. "But even small tasks must be taken seriously to establish our authority, which will facilitate our actions in the future."
"I see, so the work of the Police Force is quite demanding," Shizui remarked, realizing that they handled everything from small-time peddlers to murderers.
"It's not too bad," Uchiha Inabi reassured him. "After all, the Force is made up of our clan members, so if you want to take it easy, it's not that difficult."
Shizui nodded, sensing the strong correlation between the Uchiha clan's current situation and their control of the Police Force.
It was only natural for a family to be wary of a single clan monopolizing such a powerful department, especially since even the once-powerful Senju hadn't attempted to do so.
What concerned Shizui was that the Uchiha seemed to view this monopoly as their birthright, believing that their strength entitled them to sole control of the Police Force.
Shizui made it a point to engage with as many Uchiha as possible, gathering their perspectives and summarizing the information he collected. In doing so, he discovered both good news and bad news.
The good news was that the younger Uchiha weren't as extreme as he had imagined; they didn't harbor thoughts of overthrowing Konoha and becoming the Hokage themselves.
As the exchange meeting came to an end, Obito and Itachi were stopped by Fugaku Uchiha and his brother, Hayate.
"Uncle Fugaku, is there something else?" Itachi, who was more familiar with Fugaku, asked directly.
All he wanted to do now was to go home, organize all the information he had gathered, and then head to Mu Yue's place to cultivate.
Fugaku Uchiha smiled and motioned for them to sit down before saying, "There's nothing important. I just wanted to have a chat with you two."
"Itachi, when do you plan to graduate and become a ninja?" Fugaku Uchiha inquired.
The Ninja Academy offered a specialized early graduation exam that was more difficult than the regular graduation exam, designed specifically for geniuses like Itachi.
So, in Fugaku's eyes, Itachi could graduate and become a ninja whenever he wanted.
Itachi responded to Fugaku using the same words he had said to Chiyu earlier.
"I see. Given your current age, it won't hurt to stay at the Ninja Academy a little longer," Fugaku Uchiha smiled and nodded, not disagreeing with Itachi's words.
"Itachi, you possess exceptional ninja talent. In my opinion, your talent surpasses that of your predecessor, Mirror. Watching you fight just now brought back memories of Mirror in his prime," Fugaku Uchiha praised.
Fugaku's words reinforced Itachi's determination to fulfill his grandfather's unfinished wish.
"Uncle Hayate, are you going to teach me an advanced Fire Style Jutsu?" Obito asked eagerly, his eyes shining with anticipation.
The reason he had participated in the exchange meeting was for the reward.
Hayate Uchiha looked at Obito's earnest expression and couldn't help but smile. This was the first time someone had asked him for an advanced Fire Style Jutsu so directly.
"The clan will certainly not hold back when it comes to rewarding a genius like you. You'll definitely receive a Fire Style Jutsu," Hayate Uchiha assured him.
"I'm glad you took my words to heart. Keep working hard and maintain your momentum in cultivation," he added.
Obito scratched his head, trying to recall what Hayate Uchiha had said to him, but he drew a blank.
"Never mind, I'll think about it after I receive the Fire Style Jutsu," Obito said, pretending to be serious so as not to affect his reward.
"With your current strength, passing the Chunin Exam won't be a problem. You should aim to become a Chunin as soon as possible, so the clan can assign you to the Police Force once you submit your application," Hayate Uchiha continued.
With Obito's current strength, passing the Chunin Exam and becoming a Chunin was the fastest way to join the Police Force.
"Then you can seek guidance from many of the clan's seniors, and I will also teach you all the Fire Style Jutsu I know," Hayate Uchiha listed the benefits of joining the Police Force.
"I don't want to join the Police Force. I prefer to take on missions outside the village and beyond the country," Obito shook his head, indicating that while becoming a Chunin was fine with him, he had no interest in the Police Force.
Hayate Uchiha was taken aback, as this was the first time he had encountered an Uchiha who would turn down an invitation to join the Police Force.
Hayate Uchiha tried to persuade Obito by highlighting the advantages of joining the Police Force, such as having clan members as colleagues, a smooth path for promotions, and significant authority.
As Hayate Uchiha spoke about these intricate matters, Obito felt his head spinning, and he quickly expressed that he was only interested in improving his strength, steering the topic back to Jutsu.
"So, you're the type who's obsessed with cultivation," Hayate Uchiha speculated about Obito's personality and decided to let go of the matter regarding the Police Force.
Whether Obito joined the Police Force or not, he was still a ninja of the Uchiha clan, and that couldn't be changed.
"How about the Great Dragon Fire Technique? It's very suitable for your current stage," Hayate Uchiha suggested after giving it some thought.
"Oh, I already know the Great Dragon Fire Technique. Do you know any other Jutsu?" Obito asked, hoping for an alternative.
Hayate Uchiha fell into deep thought. While there were indeed advanced Fire Style Jutsu, they weren't suitable for Obito at the moment.
"Let me think about it. I'll send the reward to your house once I've decided," Hayate Uchiha said, indicating that he would discuss it with Fugaku.
Obito nodded. Although he didn't know what Jutsu he would receive, he was satisfied that he had managed to secure a reward.
Since Itachi wanted to organize the information he had gathered, Obito went alone to the Southern Forest to cultivate. Thinking about how Kakashi had diligently trained for several hours while he was at the exchange meeting, Obito couldn't help but quicken his pace.
When Obito saw Kakashi practicing the Full Concentration Breathing Exercise, he immediately joined in, and they trained until it was time for a break and lunch.
"I have something to attend to this afternoon, so you two continue cultivating on your own," Mu Yue announced.
It was almost time for her appointment with Chen, the teacher from the Ninja Academy, which was scheduled for 2 p.m. that day.
"Is it about the Ninja Academy?" Obito asked curiously, as the new semester was about to start.
"No, I'm meeting Teacher Chen for a discussion," Mu Yue shook her head. She had entrusted her shadow clone to handle the trivial matters at the Ninja Academy.
"Teacher Chen? The one who guided Guy-sensei?" Obito inquired, having some impression of the name. It was because of Chen that Kakashi had mocked him for his lack of knowledge.
"Can I come along? I want to see what the strongest taijutsu user in Konoha looks like," Obito requested, his curiosity piqued.
At that moment, Obito's mind was already conjuring an image of a terrifyingly muscular man, standing at two meters tall.
Mu Yue considered his request for a moment before nodding in agreement. After all, it wasn't a big deal.
(End of Chapter)
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