Uchiha Takeyasu's Sudden Realization

Uchiha Clan Compound.

After Uchiha Shikata and Kaku Uchiha returned in a hurry, they received a calling card from the Crown Prince of the Land of Fire and an invitation to a banquet that evening. The invitation specifically named Uchiha Shikata and Uchiha Takeyasu.

"Our turning point might be with the Daimyo."

The four sat in the home of the Uchiha Clan Head to discuss.

Upon learning of Uchiha Shikata and Kaku Uchiha's pessimistic views, Uchiha Takeyasu didn't play coy. In a few words, he revealed the intelligence brought by Tachibana and some of his own plans.

It wasn't that Uchiha Takeyasu didn't want to reveal his thoughts completely, but saying them outright would easily lead people to see him as overambitious and incompetent.

"This is truly fortune smiling upon us. If Young Lord marries the Daimyo's daughter, with the Daimyo backing us, other ninja clans will surely hesitate when electing the Third Hokage."

"Tsunade Senju being adopted as the Daimyo's daughter is merely adding flowers to the brocade for the Senju of the Forest, nothing to worry about."

The Daimyo's authority had been accumulating for a long time. Under the ingrained mindset of being hired during the Warring States Period, even the arrogant Uchiha would restrain themselves when facing the Daimyo, let alone other ninja clans who weren't even qualified to be hired by the Daimyo.

"Elder Kaku speaks wisely."

Uchiha Setsuna looked at Uchiha Takeyasu with apologetic eyes. "Young Lord, you may have to endure some hardship next."

"Endure hardship? That's hardly the word."

Uchiha Takeyasu didn't hold the noble and supreme mindset of the Daimyo.

If Princess Kaori Minamoto was willful and capricious, his Mangekyo was not just for show. He could easily make any ordinary woman submissive, and said humbly, "Everything is for the clan."

"Since the marriage alliance hasn't been announced yet, let's observe the situation and avoid unnecessary trouble."

Uchiha Shikata mentioned this, then made arrangements for the next day.

"Elder Kaku and I will go to the Hokage Building again tomorrow to tentatively ask Mito Uzumaki what forbidden jutsu she will give us, and then we will discuss it."

(Still need to discuss? Three or four meetings in two days!)

(Why do I feel like after returning to Konoha and becoming the prestigious Young Lord of the Uchiha, I've become even more hesitant?)

(Where exactly did things go wrong?)

"Clan Head Shikata, I think our actions are a bit slow."

Meeting the gazes of the three, Uchiha Takeyasu said slowly, "Whether Mito Uzumaki gives us the Flying Thunder God Technique or not, we cannot continue to proceed step by step. We need to appropriately provoke the Senju Clan."

"'To seek peace through struggle is to have peace, to seek peace through compromise is to perish.' If the Senju of the Forest think the Uchiha are weak and easily bullied, and there's still room for negotiation, the position of Hokage will surely be out of our reach."

Uchiha Takeyasu stated decisively.

"Besides actively preparing for war, we also need to show some muscle appropriately."

The young man's eyes were cold and cruel. "I suggest we directly make an example of the Sarutobi Clan. After all, they are contractors of the monkey clan, and perhaps they have some way to sneak into the [Paradise] world. We cannot leave hidden dangers."

"At the same time, the Sarutobi Clan's influence is sufficient, making them a good example to warn others. By cutting off the Senju of the Forest's wings, those ninja clans who want to cheer for the Senju must also see if they can withstand the edge of the Uchiha's blade."

"Our Security Department can only manage ordinary people..."

"Who stipulated that we can only manage ordinary people?"

Before Uchiha Shikata could finish, Uchiha Takeyasu interrupted, "Our duties were clearly defined by Senju Tobirama. Apart from the Hokage and the Anbu, we have the right to arrest anyone in Konoha!"

"As for whether we arrested the wrong person, or if it involves the Anbu, why should we care so much? If they are confirmed enemies, we arrest them. Can a dead person file a complaint?"

"Young Lord speaks the truth!"

Uchiha Shikata's eyes lit up. "With this, we can force the other ninja clans to give up and face the Senju Clan alone, who are old and young, with only Mito Uzumaki holding the fort. We have a sure chance of victory."

"Under the pressure of such a general trend, the Uchiha will not bear the stigma of civil war and rebellion, and can obtain the position of Hokage, killing two birds with one stone."

"Without experiencing the pain, those ninja clans will not learn their lesson."

"We are warlike but not bloodthirsty. What we pursue is what the Uchiha deserve."

Kaku Uchiha also frowned, his eyes filled with worry. "The only uncertainty now is how to strike a balance, so that those ninja clans fear us without completely turning to the Senju of the Forest."

"If the Senju Clan unites as one, it will be the Uchiha's turn to suffer."

Looking at Kaku Uchiha, and nodding at the other two, Uchiha Takeyasu finally understood what was wrong—these three thought too much and did too little, having been suppressed for too long by the two Hokage, Hashirama Senju and Senju Tobirama, making them overly cautious.

And he, having just arrived, and considering his identity as the Young Lord, and the fact that the three seniors treated him well, had unknowingly been influenced by them!

(What did I think after I killed Senju Tobirama?)

(Was it to dawdle, compete with the Senju within the rules, and honestly participate in the election?)

(Not at all!)

(It was to wield my sword and send all those who refused to obey to the underworld!)

(Even the people of the Uchiha Clan were no exception!)

(These three old geezers are turning me into their likeness!)

Suddenly enlightened, Uchiha Takeyasu felt refreshed and his thoughts cleared. He directly took over the conversation, "Leave the matter to me. If the Senju Clan can't sit still, it will simply mean a great war!"

"Haven't we already prepared ourselves for battle?"

"Or are the three seniors planning to back down at this critical juncture? Are you afraid?"

"Nonsense! We're afraid of the Senju?"

Setsuna Uchiha immediately slammed his hand on the table and stood up, his eyes sweeping over Shikata Uchiha and Kaku Uchiha. "I agree to leave things to the Young Lord. What is your decision?"

"Agreed."

Kaku Uchiha immediately declared his stance. Shikata Uchiha looked at Uchiha Takeyasu, his tone firm, "From now on, the Young Lord is the head of the Security Department. All external affairs will be decided by the Young Lord alone!"

At this moment, Setsuna Uchiha's sinister face showed a rare moment of hesitation, and he asked with some uncertainty, "If conflict truly erupts, should we hand over the Sharingan's forbidden jutsu to all clan members with Three Tomoe?"

Although Setsuna Uchiha did not specify, everyone knew what he was referring to.

Izanagi!

One of the Uchiha Clan's unique ultimate dojutsu techniques, its effect was simple, brutal, and practical—it rendered death invalid for a period of time!

The duration depended on the user's Three-Tomoe Sharingan's dojutsu power, with the shortest being at least one minute.

The cost was the complete blindness of one Three-Tomoe Sharingan. This incredibly powerful, heaven-defying ability should have been a boon for the Uchiha.

Imagine the terrifying results if nearly a hundred Uchiha Jonin, along with the four of them—Uchiha Takeyasu—were to trade their lives for wounds against the enemy!

—The entire Konoha could be leveled!

But sometimes, it could also be the Uchiha's nightmare.

Because there was no rule stating whose Three Tomoe was used for the jutsu.

In other words, as long as an Uchiha clan member knew [Izanagi], they would have as much invincibility time as the number of Three-Tomoe Sharingan they possessed!

This was the root of why [Izanagi] was classified as a forbidden jutsu; human nature simply couldn't withstand such a test!

No one knew what a Three-Tomoe Uchiha would do to survive.

During the Battle of the Final Valley, if Madara Uchiha had been more shameless and had several pairs of Three-Tomoe Sharingan, the final victor would certainly not have been Hashirama Senju.

Madara Uchiha's ability to fake his death and escape in the end also relied on the great power of [Izanagi].

In the oppressive silence of the room, it was Shikata Uchiha who finally broke the dead quiet.

"The clan still has ten pairs of Three Tomoe saved. The three of us old guys will each take two pairs, and the rest will go to the Young Lord."

"As for teaching others about this... we'll discuss it after we deal with the Sarutobi Clan."

Setsuna Uchiha did not object. "Then we'll listen to Clan Head Shikata. After all, for us, learning Izanagi takes only a few seconds."

After he finished speaking, Kaku Uchiha pondered for a moment and looked at Uchiha Takeyasu.

"Young Lord, if you have nothing else to do before the banquet, you can visit the clan's library. It contains the history of our clan."

"After reading it once, the Young Lord will have a deeper understanding of the clan."

"It also contains the clan's treasured Ninjutsu, Taijutsu, Genjutsu, and Sharingan dojutsu techniques. The Young Lord will be able to master them quickly. Additionally, the three of us have our own trump cards. If the Young Lord doesn't mind, you can come to us."

Seeing Kaku Uchiha reveal their hidden strengths, Setsuna Uchiha and Shikata Uchiha immediately understood and agreed, also considering passing down some of their powerful techniques to others.

(I myself haven't thought as clearly as this young man.)

Everything was for the clan—these simple eight words made Shikata Uchiha suddenly feel that his position as Clan Head was truly unqualified.

"There's no rush to go to the library. Elder Setsuna has already taught me a lot outside, and I don't lack any means."

"Now, while there's still time before the banquet, let's capture the entire Sarutobi Clan!"

Uchiha Takeyasu felt like he was back to the happy days of the past, saying with a smile, "I hope the banquet can still be held as scheduled. I still want to see how handsome the face of the Senju of the Forest is."

"Enough talk, I'm heading out now!"