Returning to the Clan Grounds, Moving into Madara's Mansion!

Within the village, discussions ran rampant.

Aside from the Commoners, who knew nothing and had been kept completely in the dark by the village, the various shinobi clans shared much the same thoughts as Ino-Shika-Cho.

No one was stupid!

The Konoha Higher-ups' actions over the years had been plain for all to see, and everyone had long since grown dissatisfied with Sarutobi Hiruzen.

It was simply that this resentment had remained buried in their hearts until now.

This was also why, when Orochimaru launched the Konoha Crush Plan, Konoha suffered virtually no losses elsewhere—only the death of one Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen.

Could it be that Konoha, the grand number-one shinobi village, could not even handle a Four Red Yang Formation set up by four Chunin?

The Four Red Yang Formation was indeed formidable, but that depended on the strength of the shinobi maintaining the barrier!

Therefore.

As for the confrontation between the Uchiha and the Konoha Higher-ups, as long as it did not affect their own clans, they were more than happy to sit back and watch the tigers fight.

Uchiha Ancestral Land.

Though they had only been gone for two or three years, the Uchiha could not help but burst into tears upon returning here.

At the same time.

Everyone's respect for Uchiha Jin rose directly to another level!

Compared to Fugaku, who only knew how to yield and muddle through, they were far more willing to support Uchiha Jin.

After all...

Uchiha Jin truly could lead them to victory and gradually change the Uchiha's current difficult circumstances.

"Alright, everyone."

"I have now fulfilled what I promised."

"All Commoners may return home and resume their normal work and lives as soon as possible. However, do not leave your homes casually over the next few days unless necessary."

"The shinobi will immediately set up defensive barriers, and the Patrol Team will begin patrol operations at once."

"In addition, dispatch a special squad composed entirely of Jonin. Search the entire Ancestral Land thoroughly as quickly as possible, focusing on whether the Konoha Higher-ups deliberately left behind any traps."

Uchiha Jin's tone was solemn.

Returning to the Ancestral Land was certainly a good thing, but what concerned him most was safety. Who knew whether the Konoha Higher-ups had laid some trap? What if they simply went mad and covered the entire underground Ancestral Land with Explosive Tags?

In response to Uchiha Jin's orders, everyone bowed and accepted their instructions.

Clearly.

After his repeated actions during this period, especially his success in reclaiming the Ancestral Land this time, he had earned everyone's genuine loyalty.

Immediately afterward.

The entire Uchiha Ancestral Land fell into a frenzy of activity.

Everyone wore smiles on their faces. Laughter and cheer filled every corner of the Ancestral Land, and an emotion called "hope" burst forth in people's hearts.

On the other side.

Accompanied by several Elders, Uchiha Jin arrived directly before a massive courtyard.

"Jin!"

"Your status is different now. You cannot remain in that small courtyard from before."

"Otherwise, when a Clan Meeting is held in the future, your home will not even have a place to convene."

"This courtyard once belonged to Clan Head Madara. After Clan Head Madara left Konoha, it was naturally left vacant. Even Fugaku and his father, the two later clan heads, merely built new clan head residences elsewhere."

"Your contributions to the clan make you worthy of living in this courtyard!"

Uchiha Setsuna's gaze was deeply sincere.

The other Elders had no objections either. They also believed Uchiha Jin was qualified.

Uchiha Jin narrowed his eyes.

Looking at the ancient courtyard before him, he had not expected it to be Uchiha Madara's residence.

Taking a deep breath, he pushed open the courtyard gates.

Before him lay a vast artificial lake, complete with rockeries, flowing water, pavilions, and towers. Passing through the front courtyard and arriving at the middle courtyard, there was an enormous Training Ground.

Once he reached the rear courtyard, there was another immense garden.

There were many rooms here as well—accommodating one or two hundred people would be easy.

He really knew how to enjoy himself!

Such a huge Three-Courtyard Mansion—just as expected of Uchiha Madara!

But after getting used to living in a place like this, how did Madara endure living in that pitch-black cave underground later on?

Uchiha Jin's eyes flickered.

Still, he did not say much about it. He merely nodded and said, "Since everyone agrees, I won't stand on ceremony. From now on, this will be my home."

"Of course." Everyone nodded.

Two hours later.

The Uchiha commoners arranged by Setsuna and the others had thoroughly cleaned the entire courtyard. Everyone then came to the courtyard's tea room. As they took their seats, a young girl had already brewed tea for them all.

"Jin, let me introduce you."

"This is my granddaughter, Uchiha Tsuki."

"Her talent as a ninja is mediocre. She only has the Two-Tomoe Sharingan now, and it will be difficult for her to advance any further in this life. From now on, she can handle the household affairs for you."

"I've transferred over a group of attendants for you. After all, with such a large courtyard, you can't possibly clean it yourself."

"Although you are not the Clan Head for the time being, you have many matters to worry about every day. You cannot waste your energy on such trivial things."

"You will also need your own guard in the future. Jin, you may select two elite Jonin Squads."

Uchiha Setsuna introduced them with a smile.

The other elders had no objections to this. Given Uchiha Jin's status, these things were practically standard provisions.

Previously, the clan had been too chaotic. The various factions had competed with one another, the village had caused trouble from the outside, and Jin had not ascended to the position for long...

Now that things had temporarily stabilized, the appropriate arrangements naturally could not be overlooked.

As for this—

Uchiha Jin remained calm. As an Uchiha, he knew the clan had such rules.

Since they were offering it, he would accept it.

Only Elder Setsuna's granddaughter made him unable to resist speaking up. "Elder Setsuna, isn't it inappropriate for your granddaughter to do this?"

"It's fine." Uchiha Setsuna waved his hand directly. "Just let her work with you, Jin."

"My granddaughter's talent as a ninja is mediocre, and this old man doesn't have much longer to live. Naturally, I have to find her someone to rely on in advance."

"Jin, you'll grant me this small favor, won't you?"

As an Uchiha, he was extremely straightforward.

He could not be bothered with roundabout schemes and simply stated his true thoughts.

When he had met Uchiha Jin before, he had never let his granddaughter meet him because he had not been certain of Jin's abilities at the time.

Even though he had handed over the position of Leader of the Radical Faction, he still had to carefully consider his granddaughter's safety.

But now, things were different!

Uchiha Jin had proven his capabilities, so he naturally made his decision without hesitation.

As for this—

Uchiha Jin thought for a moment and understood Setsuna's intentions.

Favors were the sort of thing that diminished every time they were used.

Perhaps in the future, he would help Setsuna's granddaughter a few times out of consideration for Setsuna. But once he helped too many times, that favor would be spent.

Therefore—

Having his granddaughter work under him was indeed a good plan.

"Alright, I agree!"

As Uchiha Jin nodded, a faint smile appeared on Setsuna's face.

For a time—

The atmosphere in the tea room became very relaxed.

However, at that moment, Uchiha Tadashi walked straight in. "Elders, the Anbu came by."

"He brought the Hokage's order. We are required to resume the Konoha Military Police Force's operations as soon as possible!"