New Clan Rules

Uchiha Clan Land.

In the newly built Naka Shrine, Uchiha Yuzuru sat at the head for the first time as clan head.

The Uchiha Clan's Elite Ninja sat below, all with resolute looks in their eyes.

Although they had only left Konoha for a few short months, every clansman had undergone a complete change in spirit.

"Today's Clan Meeting is to bring everyone some good news."

"Not long ago, we used the clan's Ninjutsu Resources to trade for all of Kumogakure's Body Tempering Secret Techniques and Lightning Release Ninjutsu."

"These secret techniques and Lightning Release Ninjutsu are highly suited to our Uchiha Clan. I believe everyone's strength will rise to an even greater level in the future."

At those words, the Uchiha clansmen present could not help showing excited expressions.

During their time in Kumogakure, quite a few of them had sparred with Kumogakure's ninja.

What had left the deepest impression on everyone was the Cloud Ninja's Nintaijutsu.

If they could combine Nintaijutsu with the Uchiha Clan's Sharingan, they would surely be able to unleash even greater power!

With that thought in mind, Uchiha Yakumi raised his hand and asked, "Clan Head Yuzuru, can all clansmen cultivate these Nintaijutsu techniques?"

Uchiha Yuzuru smiled. "Of course. Everyone can freely learn the most basic secret techniques and Ninjutsu. As for the more advanced ones, you will need to meet a small requirement."

Hearing that, everyone asked curiously, "What requirement?"

"Make sufficient contributions to the clan's population," Uchiha Yuzuru said slowly. "For every child you have, you may select one advanced secret technique from the clan."

"Families with more than five children may freely cultivate any Ninjutsu within the clan."

"Of course, the clan will provide every child with a Child Rearing Fund, free medical care, and the costs of all kinds of education until they graduate from the Ninja Academy."

"Even children without the talent to become ninja will be assigned work sufficient to support themselves."

"So, there is no need for everyone to worry about the burden being too heavy."

"Also... if you have not married and had children by the age of twenty, you will no longer enjoy the clan's various welfare policies."

Now that the situation had stabilized, it was time to make population growth the top priority.

Upon hearing Uchiha Yuzuru's policies, everyone present was somewhat surprised, but after giving it some thought, they found them perfectly reasonable.

After all, back in Konoha, Uchiha Yuzuru had already mentioned strengthening the Uchiha Clan by increasing the number of clansmen.

"I've said my piece. Please raise your hands for a vote."

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone raised their arms in unison.

Everyone present knew full well that without Uchiha Yuzuru, the Uchiha Clan would never have been able to enjoy its current life.

No matter what Clan Head Yuzuru wanted to do, they only needed to support him unconditionally.

Besides, whether secret techniques or advanced Ninjutsu, they were all incredibly precious.

An ordinary person could work hard for a lifetime and still be fortunate just to obtain a B-Rank Ninjutsu.

(Ninjutsu ranks refer to cultivation difficulty, but in order to more intuitively reflect the value of Ninjutsu, this book's Ninjutsu ranks also represent their strength and worth.)

(Of course, strength here only refers to comparisons under equal casting conditions. A C-Rank Ninjutsu released by a strong person using a huge amount of Chakra could still be stronger than an A-Rank Ninjutsu released by a weak person.)

And now, they only needed to have a few children to obtain things countless people dreamed of.

If that condition were offered outside, it would probably drive everyone mad!

"Alright, today's Clan Meeting ends here. Remember to promote this properly among the clansmen."

After saying that, Uchiha Yuzuru turned and left.

Uchiha Fugaku immediately followed him.

After leaving Naka Shrine, Uchiha Fugaku said worriedly, "Yuzuru, if we reward the clansmen according to the terms you promised, the businesses the Third Raikage allocated to us alone probably won't be enough to support the costs."

Although the Third Raikage had given them some businesses to keep the Uchiha Clan running, those benefits were a little too extravagant...

Uchiha Yuzuru stopped and looked at Uchiha Fugaku. "Did you forget that we still have plenty of assets in the Land of Fire? With those businesses included, we won't need to worry about funding even if our population increases tenfold."

"Huh?" Uchiha Fugaku scratched the back of his head, looking rather confused.

Businesses in the Land of Fire?

Hadn't they already defected?

"Yuzuru, given our current situation, Konoha has probably already swallowed up all those businesses of ours."

"Then we'll make them spit them back out."

"Huh? Would Hiruzen Sarutobi and the others agree to that?"

Seeing Uchiha Fugaku's innocent expression, Uchiha Yuzuru patted his shoulder and said earnestly, "Fugaku, we only left Konoha. It's not like we left with nothing. Why should Hiruzen Sarutobi get to take what originally belonged to us?"

"If they refuse to give it back, then we'll beat them until they do."

"I think the Third Raikage would be more than happy to make a move against Konoha."

Uchiha Fugaku opened his mouth in shock. "We can do that?"

Uchiha Yuzuru raised a hand. "You'll learn."

A coachman drove a wagon loaded with supplies down a mud-filled road, while a slightly fat man dressed in silk sat on the other side of the wagon.

A muscular strongman followed on either side of the man and the coachman.

A wore a stern expression, while Killer B held a pencil and notebook.

A tiny Gyuki sat on Killer B's shoulder, looking around curiously.

Atop the supplies piled on the wagon sat a handsome young man in clothes bearing the Uchiha Gunbai, cross-legged.

"Still not working?"

Uchiha Yuzuru slowly opened his eyes, a trace of displeasure appearing on his face.

The Lightning Release Chakra Cultivation Method had naturally been included in the resource exchange between Kumogakure and the Uchiha Clan.

Yet despite trying for a long time, Uchiha Yuzuru still found it difficult to cultivate.

His current body simply could not withstand the violent energy involved in cultivating the Lightning Release Chakra Mode.

Hearing Uchiha Yuzuru's voice, A could not help giving a smug snort. "Kid, do you think just anyone can cultivate Kumogakure's Lightning Release Chakra Mode?"

"Without a body comparable to a Tailed Beast's, forcing yourself to cultivate it will only put you in danger."

"I advise you to give up directly. Otherwise, you'll end up crippling yourself."

Uchiha Yuzuru did not argue.

Though A's words were unpleasant, they were the truth.

Given the current situation, he could only use gentler methods to stimulate the cells in his body, thereby improving his speed, strength, reaction time, and other physical qualities.

As for the Lightning Release Chakra Mode...

Perhaps he would only be able to cultivate it after transplanting Hashirama Cells or White Zetsu Cells.