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Chapter 559: Reformation
Chapter 559: Reformation
"Our seniors are so powerful, and their summoned beasts are incredible too," Yamato marveled.
At this moment, Yamato's doubts about Danzo Shimura's words deepened.
Danzo had told him that his unique talent would eventually make him the strongest in Konoha, and that the village's future rested on his shoulders.
However, after spending some time with Kakashi, Yamato felt that he wasn't superior to them.
Even his unique Wood Release wasn't one-of-a-kind.
It was only after Mu Yue taught him the Grafting Technique and the Flying Leaf Great Sword that Yamato realized she also possessed Wood Release.
Yamato was stunned. Danzo had made Wood Release sound so rare, he had thought he was the only one in the ninja world with that ability.
Because of Danzo's various instructions, Yamato hadn't even practiced Wood Release in front of Kakashi and the others. He only cultivated it when he was alone or with Mu Yue.
After Mu Yue demonstrated her Wood Release, Yamato felt more relaxed.
If they were talking about the future of Konoha, it was obvious that Mu Yue was a better fit than him.
"This time doesn't count. You used Genjutsu on me before the fight even started. That's against the rules," Obito said, brushing the dust off his clothes, and coming up with a convincing reason for his loss.
It wasn't even a reason, it was the truth.
Soroake's illusion, making him believe he was fighting Soroa, had caught him off guard, leading to his swift defeat.
If he had seen Soroake's evolved form, Obito wouldn't have underestimated it, and would have given it his all.
Aside from Charmander's first evolution, the rest of the Pokemon demonstrated astonishing progress.
"You're starting to sound like Obito," Soroake wasn't surprised.
"But you're right this time. Let's battle again!"
Soroake was confident in his abilities.
While he wasn't the absolute best among the disciples' Pokemon, he excelled when it came to fighting human ninjas.
His powerful illusion abilities easily created offensive opportunities, and his incredible speed allowed him to maximize those opportunities and turn them into victories.
"I still need to practice my Blue Flame, so I don't have time to spar with you. Maybe another time," Obito said, indicating how busy he was.
With the current situation, where his opponent had the upper hand, Obito didn't want to lose face. He planned to find out more about Soroake's abilities and then figure out a way to regain his pride.
"You should practice your Fire Release more too," Shisui said to Soroake.
Once was enough, but twice was a bit too much.
"Okay," Soroake nodded.
He had only suggested the rematch casually and didn't actually plan to continue beating up Obito.
And so, Kakashi and the others spent a harmonious week training.
During this week, each disciple focused on their own cultivation.
Yamato, Kakashi, Shisui, and Obito learned the new jutsu that Mu Yue had taught them.
Meanwhile, Nohara Rin, having identified her weaknesses during the Ninja Arena tournament, was working hard to improve her defenses against poisons.
As for Might Guy, once his injuries had fully healed, he immediately pushed himself with high-intensity training.
After all, his path was rather straightforward—he just needed to become physically stronger.
The stronger his body, the more Gates of the Eight Inner Gates he could open, and the less side effects he would suffer. He also wouldn't have to worry about the combined strain of the Rock Breath Chakra Mode and the Gates on his body.
...
Night fell, and at the Uchiha clan's grounds...
Before their departure, Shisui reviewed what he planned to say at the clan meeting.
The reform of the Police Force was a significant matter, and Shisui intended to do his best.
He had prepared a script and had even memorized it.
He was merely checking his memory to ensure he hadn't made any mistakes.
Once he was certain everything was in order, Shisui sought out Obito, and they headed together toward the Southern Shrine.
To ensure success, he needed Obito's help.
Although Obito didn't have many friends among the Uchiha, his strength and his second-place finish in the Youth Ninja Arena Tournament had made him a well-known Uchiha genius in the ninja world.
Obito's strength and fame would help him gain significant recognition within the Uchiha clan.
The time they chose to arrive wasn't too early or too late. About half of the Uchiha ninjas had gathered at the Southern Shrine when they got there.
Shisui and Obito took seats near Uchiha Fugaku, the clan leader.
Seating arrangements at Uchiha clan meetings were strict. The best position was reserved for the Uchiha clan leader alone.
The seats closest to the leader were for the Uchiha elders and the most powerful and respected Uchiha jonin.
The seating order was generally based on status, position, strength, and age. If one was a young or recently graduated genin, they would only be allowed to sit in the farthest corners.
No Uchiha stood up to stop Shisui and Obito from taking their seats.
This was because they were qualified to sit in those positions, even more so than ordinary Uchiha jonin.
Before Shisui and Obito sat down, two elders had already taken their seats—both of whom Shisui recognized as Uchiha jonin.
"You two are so promising. You showcased the strength of our Uchiha clan at the Youth Ninja Arena Tournament," Uchiha Kagu said with a smile.
According to the Uchiha's standards, anything less than first place was unacceptable.
However, considering that the current champion, Nagato, had a significant reputation, and that Shisui and Obito's performance was better than that of other Konoha ninjas, this was acceptable.
What did this mean? It meant that their Uchiha bloodline was superior! The geniuses of their clan were the best in Konoha.
Even Uchiha Sei, who had once clashed with Shisui, spoke softly, offering a word of praise.
Even if their ideologies differed, as fellow clan members, it was only right for him to acknowledge the achievements of the younger generation, who had brought honor to the clan.
After all, whether they were from the radical, conservative, or neutral faction, they were all Uchiha.
Shisui responded with a smile, and Obito followed suit.
To help Obito get through this evening more comfortably, Shisui had spoken to him beforehand.
As long as no battle broke out, Obito only needed to show his support for Shisui at key moments. For the rest of the time, he could space out and think about whatever he wanted. If someone spoke to him, he could choose to respond based on his mood—chatting if he felt like it, or giving a perfunctory reply if he didn't.
As time passed, more and more Uchiha ninjas arrived at the Southern Shrine.
Once everyone was seated, Uchiha Fugaku cleared his throat and said, "Now that everyone is here, let's begin today's clan meeting. Let's discuss how we can make our clan even stronger."
With that, Uchiha Fugaku fell silent, awaiting the Uchiha ninjas' enthusiastic participation in the discussion.
"It seems we still need to produce a Hokage," said one of the Uchiha ninjas.
"We should expand the authority of the Police Force," said another, expressing dissatisfaction with the current powers of the force.
—Silence—
The once bustling Southern Shrine fell into an abrupt silence, resembling a strict teacher's classroom rather than a discussion forum.
Numerous Uchiha ninjas stared at Shisui in astonishment and disbelief, unable to fathom that he would propose something that could harm the Uchiha clan's interests.
This wasn't the first time Shisui had suggested bringing non-Uchiha ninjas into the Police Force during a clan meeting.
Even before Shisui became a ninja, Uchiha Fugaku, recognizing his potential, had brought him to attend a clan meeting.
Back then, Shisui was more naive, wishing only to help the Uchiha clan improve without considering the resistance and entrenched interests he would inevitably face.
Consequently, the outcome of that first attempt was far from favorable. Shisui was denounced by a large number of Uchiha ninjas and expelled from the Southern Shrine under the pretext that non-ninjas were not allowed to participate in clan meetings.
Uchiha Sei, delighted by the prospect of Shisui's rise threatening his own power, never expected Shisui to turn the tables on him so directly.
"Shisui, what are you saying? Aren't you inviting the enemy into our home?" Uchiha Sei reprimanded sternly.
"Allowing outsiders into our Uchiha-dominated Police Force could cause us to lose our sole grip on Konoha's important rights."
"Furthermore, the Police Force's exclusivity to the Uchiha clan was a decision made by the Second Hokage, not something we Uchiha selfishly decided on our own."
After delivering his final sentence, Uchiha Sei fell silent, knowing that continuing further might imply targeting the clan's geniuses.
With so many Uchiha ninjas holding positions in the Police Force, Shisui's proposal threatened the interests of too many people. They were quick to turn against him, adding to the growing chorus of dissent.
As Uchiha Sei had anticipated, even though Shisui was a renowned genius within the Uchiha clan, and despite the admiration he garnered from many young Uchiha ninjas, coupled with his recent outstanding performance in the Ninja Arena tournament, Shisui still faced vehement opposition from a significant number of Uchiha ninjas.
"Shisui, how could you have such thoughts? The Police Force is like a family to us, and bringing in outsiders may create division in our ranks," one of the Uchiha ninjas argued.
Some believed that Shisui's proposal would bring endless troubles to the Uchiha clan.
"While you possess exceptional talent in cultivation, it doesn't necessarily translate to talent in governing a family. Shisui, you are still better suited to focus on your training," another Uchiha ninja commented, seemingly praising Shisui's talent but actually ridiculing his proposal.
"Elder Sei's words are more reasonable. The Police Force wasn't something we Uchiha decided to monopolize on our own. It was the Second Hokage's idea, and even the Senju clan acknowledged our capabilities. Why should we deny ourselves?" another Uchiha ninja interjected, attempting to exploit clan discord to suppress Shisui's suggestion.
At this moment, even some of the younger Uchiha ninjas who admired Shisui's strength and character remained silent, including those with relatives or themselves serving in the Police Force.
In their eyes, Shisui's proposal was indeed detrimental to their interests.
"No wonder he asked me that question the other day. So he's been harboring these thoughts," Uchiha Kagami shook his head without saying anything further.
Previously, when Uchiha Kagami had interacted with Shisui, the latter had inquired about whether the Uchiha clan's monopoly over the Police Force was truly beneficial.
Had Uchiha Kagami known that Shisui would directly propose reforming the Police Force during a clan meeting, he would have tried to dissuade him.
Regardless of whether Shisui's reform could strengthen the Uchiha clan, it would undoubtedly place most Uchiha ninjas in opposition to him.
The Uchiha clan's best talents were predominantly in the Police Force, and Shisui's proposal was a direct challenge to their entrenched interests.
As Shisui listened to the Uchiha ninjas refute his proposal, witnessing their disappointed and reproachful glares, he remained remarkably calm.
Even if the majority disagreed with him, they couldn't expel him from the Southern Shrine as they had done when he was still a young and weak student.
This was a clan meeting, open to all Uchiha ninjas, and aside from the clan leader, no one had the authority to remove anyone.
Moreover, the Shisui of today was far from the inexperienced child he once was.
Currently, he was confident in his ability to defeat any Uchiha, except for Obito and Uchiha Fugaku.
Shisui now possessed not only the rationale to support his proposal but also the strength to command the attention and respect of his fellow clan members. He had no reason to panic.
"Everyone, please calm down and give me a moment to explain my proposal in detail," Shisui said calmly.
After all, they were still clan members, and if he could persuade them with logical arguments, Shisui preferred not to resort to force—it wasn't a good habit to cultivate.
"Everyone, please quiet down," Uchiha Fugaku added, supporting Shisui's request for calm.
Although he wouldn't openly endorse Shisui's proposal during the clan meeting, he would subtly favor the clan's geniuses.
The commotion within the Southern Shrine instantly dissipated, returning to a tranquil atmosphere.
Even those who disagreed with Shisui's proposal respected his extraordinary talent, and with the clan leader's intervention, the Uchiha ninjas were willing to grant him this courtesy.
"First of all, the perceived harm to Uchiha interests won't come to pass," Shisui began to explain.
"While the Police Force reform aims to recruit outsiders, there will be no changes to existing positions. We will be requesting additional positions from the Third Hokage to strengthen the Police Force's capabilities and expand its influence."
In Shisui's vision, the ideal ratio of Uchiha ninjas in the Police Force should not exceed one-fifth. However, the first step couldn't be too drastic.
Therefore, not only did Shisui refrain from removing any Uchiha ninja from their current positions, but he also emphasized that this reform was intended to bolster the Police Force's strength.
As Shisui anticipated, many Uchiha ninjas' expressions softened upon hearing that their positions would remain unchanged.
Then, as they considered the idea further, they realized that adding new positions for outsiders while maintaining the current Uchiha personnel would indeed enhance the Police Force.
After all, the newly recruited outsiders wouldn't be granted high-ranking positions, essentially increasing the number of subordinates within the Police Force and providing more opportunities for Uchiha ninjas to advance.
Seeing the positive response, Shisui continued with his plan as intended.
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