Borrowing the Clan's Power

Naka Shrine.

In the dim stone chamber, the Uchiha Clan Head and Elder Setsuna sat side by side.

"Yoru, the clan will not forget your sacrifice for us!"

After this pep talk, facing the two old bastards, Uchiha Yoru feigned excitement and nodded solemnly, shouting:

"For the Uchiha!"

If you're going to give a pep talk, I can't fall behind.

In my past life, the Ancestor had a good saying: when you don't have the strength to change everything, you have to learn to blend in.

"Yoru, you know that the clan will not treat you unfairly for going to the front lines this time."

Elder Setsuna smiled with relief, as if to say, don't worry, you're now a key focus of the clan's development. See, you're part of this "gilding" mission too. Just do your best.

While reassuring him, he was also asking if he had any other requests.

However, facing the gazes of the Clan Head and the Elder, Uchiha Yoru showed a hint of hesitation, and finally gritted his teeth and said in a deep voice:

"Clan Head, Elder, this matter is of great importance!"

As he spoke, Uchiha Yoru's expression grew solemn, and the two of them frowned, then said in a deep voice:

"Don't worry, there's a barrier here."

At this moment, Uchiha Yoru took a deep breath. He was ready.

The Senju were using the Uchiha behind him; he was just a pawn. The only power he could truly rely on right now was the Uchiha.

This was the most reliable! As long as the clan knew they couldn't do without him.

After all, Dan Katō died in a muddled way in the original work. His current surname had far more influence than Dan Katō's.

And this "gilding" mission, while seemingly a relaxed battlefield, would clearly have dangers.

After all, in the strange village of Konoha, even the direct bloodline of the First Hokage had mysteriously disappeared. What was he compared to that?

"Clan Head, Elder, according to the information I obtained from Captain Tsunade, there are no issues found with the cause of death of Nawaki, the bloodline of the First Hokage. Because of this, the Senju clan has become suspicious.

Also, during the previous Jonin meeting, Jonin Dan Katō was suspected of having his death premeditated..."

As Uchiha Yoru spoke, the faces of the Uchiha Clan Head and Elder Setsuna grew increasingly solemn.

"Are you saying someone in the village is secretly targeting the Senju clan?"

Elder Setsuna, a former rebel leader, immediately understood, and the Clan Head beside him was also shocked.

Uchiha Yoru looked at the two of them, subtly glancing at Elder Setsuna, and said in a low voice:

"According to the intelligence I got from being near Captain Tsunade, it seems someone secretly leaked information to the Senju clan before this, which is why they became suspicious!"

Boom!

Instantly, their pupils contracted. This was earth-shattering news!

Uchiha Yoru's subtle glance at Elder Setsuna made him nod inwardly. Elder, you don't have many years left anyway. When you're gone, the debts will be settled.

Besides, he was doing all this for the clan.

"I knew it, haha!"

After the shock, Elder Setsuna burst into laughter. He slapped his thigh, his face full of excitement.

"I knew Hiruzen Sarutobi, Danzō, and that bunch of old geezers were all scoundrels. They claimed it was for the village, but what's the reality?

The number of commoner shinobi in the village has increased. It's for the village, yes, but what about the clans of these old geezers? Especially the Third Hokage's Sarutobi clan. In the twenty-odd years since he became Hokage, look at how many shinobi the Sarutobi clan has."

At this moment, Elder Setsuna seemed to have found a reason to absolve himself of his past rebellion, and he angrily slapped his thigh and cursed.

"These scoundrels! They've been ostracizing and isolating the Uchiha all these years, always bringing up Madara and my past actions. But what about them? What's their reason for dealing with the Senju clan?"

Only Elder Setsuna could say such things; others wouldn't dare.

The Uchiha Clan Head beside him felt a bit awkward, but this news was indeed too explosive.

Instantly, after the Clan Head and Elder reacted, their gazes turned to Uchiha Yoru. The cloudy eyes of the two old men now showed complex, gratified expressions.

"Yoru, you've worked hard for the clan!"

Before, they might have thought the Senju were using the Uchiha as a shield, and the Uchiha were willing to be shields to seize an opportunity to integrate.

But this time was different. Uchiha Yoru had definitely paid a heavy price!

After all, extracting information from the Senju princess, they knew very well that with Uchiha Yoru's abilities, it was impossible.

Therefore, there was only one possibility: he sacrificed himself and gained Princess Tsunade's trust to obtain this information.

Of course, there was also the tacit approval of the Senju clan involved.

If Uchiha Yoru hadn't gained their trust, why would he be the one to deliver this information?

"It seems the Senju are truly dissatisfied with the current Third Hokage's faction."

Thinking of this, Elder Setsuna let out a cold laugh. Looking at the Clan Head and Yoru, he said in a deep voice:

"White Fang is an opportunity for the Uchiha. Through White Fang, the Uchiha can not only ease relations with the various clans in the village but also enter the center of Konoha's power."

Elder Setsuna's aged face contorted into a sarcastic smile as he spoke.

"The Uchiha, a powerful Konoha clan, reside in the heart of the village, yet among the great families, they are the most ironic. They occupy the best location within the village but remain outside the center of its power.

Even the Inuzuka clan, who are allowed to play with dogs, have access to the core of power under Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzō, but the Uchiha are not!"

At this point, it wasn't just Elder Setsuna who felt stifled and unwilling to accept this, but even the Clan Head beside him showed his displeasure.

This was the current state of the Uchiha!

"Yoru, the clan has decided to provide you with resources for training as a three-tomoe elite."

The next moment, the Elder and the Clan Head exchanged a look, their expressions immediately turning solemn.

Uchiha Yoru's status was now different from before; he was the bridge between the clan and the Senju (the village).

To the powerful clans and the old generation of shinobi, Senju equaling the village was not an exaggeration.

However, Uchiha Yoru knew clearly that in the future Senju Clan, the village would be almost forgotten. Even years after the Uchiha massacre and the subsequent cover-up, the younger generation would soon forget about the Sharingan.

When Uchiha Yoru heard about the clan's commitment to his training, his expression instantly became excited, his eyes burning with fervor as he shouted with conviction:

"For the glory of the Uchiha!"

The Uchiha clan was a power-first family. As long as you possessed strength, you would receive the status you deserved within the clan, a point of stark contrast with the Hyuga clan.

The status of a three-tomoe elite shinobi was considered high-ranking within the clan, second only to the Clan Head and the Elders.

Simply put, he could learn most of the clan's ninjutsu and enjoy all the training resources for a three-tomoe Jonin-level shinobi.

As expected!

The Uchiha never hesitated to reward those who proved their worth.

He loved this clan to death!

After Uchiha Yoru received everything he desired and respectfully departed, a long sigh echoed from the quiet secret room once more.

"They dare to do this to the First Hokage's bloodline. I cannot fathom Hiruzen Sarutobi, but Danzō, that rat hiding in the shadows, absolutely has the guts!"

With no outsiders present, Elder Setsuna's face showed resentment.

Shimura Danzō was most adept at these underhanded tactics.

The Clan Head beside him couldn't help but frown upon hearing this.

"If someone dares to lay hands on the First Hokage's bloodline, then isn't Uchiha Yoru also in great danger?"

After exchanging a look, both men became solemn.

They had to protect Uchiha Yoru!

In so many years, the Uchiha clan had only produced one Kagami Uchiha, and now that they finally had another, they cherished him like a treasure.

"When we go to the front lines this time, I will instruct Fugaku that his top priority is to ensure Uchiha Yoru's safety."

"Good!"

Elder Setsuna showed a gratified smile. He didn't have many years left to live. If he could see the Uchiha clan enter the inner circle of Konoha's power before his eyes closed, he could die with no regrets.

Moreover, this was a rare opportunity. Once White Fang took the stage, Konoha would be reshuffled.

If they missed this chance, the Uchiha didn't know how long they would have to wait.

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