Fugaku's Mere Cultivation Talent

Uchiha Naka Shrine.

In the dim secret room, Elder Setsuna had been living there long-term since his release.

"Cough, cough, so you're the brat Mikoto mentioned. Not bad."

As the old voice echoed, Uchiha Yoru, who was sitting properly in the secret room, nodded solemnly.

"Uchiha Yoru pays his respects to Elder Setsuna."

After his Eye Awakening, if he wanted to improve, he naturally had to go through Mikoto to meet this Elder Setsuna.

This Elder Setsuna, who inherited Madara's Will and dared to plot rebellion, was restricted to the Clan Compound, but his prestige was not low.

After all, this was the Uchiha!

Elder Setsuna, with his sallow complexion and somewhat weathered appearance, flipped through the Intelligence Scroll his granddaughter had brought him and couldn't help but nod.

"Not bad, you have Dual Kekkei Genkai. But likewise, the power of Dual Kekkei Genkai will also limit you. A person's energy is finite, and the flaw in your Kekkei Genkai is too great."

Although Dual Kekkei Genkai was rare, for him, an Elder, there had been too many prodigies in the Shinobi World. But how many of them had lived to his age?

"Elder."

Uchiha Yoru nodded respectfully, while secretly observing the Old Bastard. Just as he had expected, this Old Bastard's sallow and weak appearance indicated he only had a few years left.

No wonder he was so eager to groom Uchiha Mikoto. He was clearly preparing for his last words.

"Cough, cough, come in, all of you."

Just then, Elder Setsuna coughed lightly, glanced calmly at the door, and to Uchiha Yoru's astonishment.

Three figures appeared: the current Uchiha Clan Head, Uchiha Fugaku, and Uchiha Mikoto.

"Clan Head, Elder!"

Upon their appearance, Uchiha Fugaku and Mikoto bowed respectfully to the Clan Head and Elder seated at the head.

Uchiha Mikoto was seated to his side.

Seeing this, Uchiha Yoru narrowed his eyes and pondered. This Old Bastard could still live for a while longer, so why the rush to prepare for his last words?

As Uchiha Yoru's mind raced with speculation, the Clan Head who had entered looked Uchiha Yoru up and down, and finally nodded slightly.

"Elder, this Uchiha prodigy is indeed qualified to carry out this mission."

Elder Setsuna on the side also smiled and nodded.

This made Uchiha Yoru inwardly startled. The Clan Head and the Elder had disagreements externally, but it was clearly an act for outsiders.

They were all old foxes!

"Fugaku, you will bear the heavy responsibility of the Uchiha Clan in the future, and Mikoto too!"

Elder Setsuna gazed deeply at Fugaku, then turned to his granddaughter, Uchiha Mikoto.

"You should all know the clan's situation within the Village. The three of you will have to shoulder the heavy burden of the clan in the future."

Uchiha Yoru was speechless at this grand promise.

Uchiha Fugaku was the son of the Clan Head and the most talented and strongest among the younger generation of the clan, so inheriting the position of Clan Head was inevitable.

Uchiha Mikoto, being your granddaughter, inheriting it is also natural.

After all, an Uchiha that is united and has no internal conflict would make many people in the Village lose sleep.

But what about him?

He wouldn't believe such talk even in his wildest dreams.

However, the next moment, the Clan Head and Elder Setsuna exchanged a look and took out a scroll.

It was clearly for him. Fugaku, beside him, seemed to know what it was and awkwardly lowered his head. Mikoto, on the other hand, looked at him and smiled calmly, as if encouraging him.

Uchiha Yoru suspiciously took the scroll, and his eyes widened as soon as he saw the information on it.

Seeing Uchiha Yoru's shock, Elder Setsuna coughed lightly, his expression grave, and said solemnly:

"Yoru, although the Uchiha Clan is strong now, we are not trusted. I know this mission is difficult and a great challenge, but it is all for the clan!"

However, looking at the information on the scroll, Uchiha Yoru's expression became serious, but his gaze shifted to Uchiha Fugaku beside him. This naturally fell into everyone's eyes.

"Clan Head, Elder, in terms of talent and strength, Captain Fugaku has already awakened his three-tomoe Sharingan. In terms of strength, Captain Fugaku is a Jonin, and he is only a few years older than us."

Uchiha Fugaku on the side was instantly embarrassed. Elder Setsuna, seeing this, sighed softly.

"Yoru, your talent is beyond doubt. Fugaku merely possesses talent in cultivation, but you are different."

Good heavens! What a statement! What do you mean by "merely possesses talent in cultivation"?

Although Uchiha Fugaku was embarrassed by this remark, he repeatedly nodded, afraid of causing any misunderstanding or displeasure.

Damn it!

Uchiha Yoru's expression showed difficulty, and he looked at Mikoto beside him.

This mission was so arduous, and he wasn't stupid. A bird in the bush was better than a bird in hand.

Besides, his Sister Mikoto was enjoying the benefits of marrying into the clan, and with this Old Bastard about to kick the bucket in a few years, he would soon be able to take over.

And now they've given me this mission!

"Yoru."

Seeing Uchiha Yoru's troubled expression, Uchiha Mikoto offered a kind, understanding smile and a gentle nod.

It was as if she was saying, I won't mind.

Uchiha Yoru was completely stunned by this sight!

Elder Setsuna also looked resigned, while Fugaku, standing nearby, kept his head down, clearly afraid of being chosen. After all, given the proud nature of the Uchiha clan, few would willingly accept such a mission.

"This mission is extremely difficult!"

Watching the Clan Head remain silent, Elder Setsuna cursed inwardly. It seemed they had to rely on him again.

"Yoru, you've seen Uzumaki Kushina's file. If my predictions are correct, she will likely become the village's future Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, especially since she's already living with the Senju clan.

Given the clan's awkward position within the village, and our desire to gain influence and the village's trust, the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki is our best option."

As he spoke, Elder Setsuna showed a rare, enticing smile.

"The First Hokage's wife was the first Nine-Tails Jinchuriki. Yoru! Isn't your dream to become Hokage? Isn't it your goal to restore the Uchiha clan's glory?

If you succeed, with the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki on your side externally and Mikoto's family supporting you internally, you might just reach the position of Hokage one day!"

Damn it!

The way he painted that picture made Uchiha Yoru's face turn green. This old bastard really dared to dream.

Marry the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki and become Hokage? It actually seemed plausible!

The First and Fourth Hokage were both in such positions, and the Seventh Hokage was a Jinchuriki himself.

Thinking about it that way, it did seem to make sense.

But! Could the Uchiha clan really get involved with the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki? Wouldn't the village be terrified of them!

The Clan Head, seeing Yoru's reaction, nodded gravely.

"Indeed, by befriending the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, I can't guarantee you'll become Hokage, but the Uchiha will certainly have a seat among the higher echelons."

Good grief, these two old bastards really dare to speak like that. They're truly the Crouching Dragon and Hidden Phoenix of the Uchiha clan!

Uzumaki Kushina! The Senju clan!

He seemed to have grasped something!

The Five Great Shinobi Villages had always had Jinchuriki, and they even prepared suitable vessels long-term. Otherwise, when the Uzumaki clan was destroyed, wouldn't the Five Great Nations have captured those numerous Uzumaki people and used them as breeding tools?

It was clear that the Five Great Shinobi Villages each had their own methods. The Uzumaki weren't necessarily the preferred choice for sealing Jinchuriki, it was just that in Konoha, the First Hokage's wife was Uzumaki Mito.

Kushina's surname meant she was destined to be an outsider. How could Konoha trust her? But the Senju clan could!

Because Uzumaki Mito was there, the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki was currently under the Senju clan's purview. As for the future!

Thinking this, he felt a chill. It was obvious the Senju clan hadn't outmaneuvered the Third Hokage. Recalling Minato, it seemed he had figured something out.

Politics is the art of compromise.

"Clan Head, Elder!"

Uchiha Yoru's face was full of hesitation, but inwardly, he had already made up his mind. It wasn't that they lacked foresight, but rather they didn't know the future.

Who could have imagined that the Senju clan's influence within the village would practically disappear after the Second Great Ninja War, with Tsunade living as an outsider?

The Senju clan was practically defunct in Konoha. This Nine-Tails Jinchuriki would naturally not hold the same status as Uzumaki Mito.

They only saw Uzumaki Mito's current position. In the future, when Kushina became the Jinchuriki, with the Senju clan behind her, her status wouldn't be too low.

They didn't realize that the future Nine-Tails Jinchuriki would be reduced to a weapon in the Third Hokage's hands.

"Yoru!"

At this moment, Uchiha Mikoto offered him an understanding smile, her eyes conveying support.

Clearly, Uchiha Mikoto knew about this mission!

Seeing this, Uchiha Yoru took a deep breath. For the sake of the clan, he was willing to carry the Uchiha's banner!