Secret Base

"Daishi, how is everyone's training coming along?"

Uchiha Yuan's sharp gaze swept over the group training below before he asked.

"Don't worry, leader. Everyone is training very diligently. Especially Kawa and the other two. Their strength is improving rapidly, and they've already reached the first level of the Standing Meditation Method."

Upon hearing this, Uchiha Yuan looked at the few individuals standing in formation. He extended his spiritual sense and perceived that the strength of their blood and qi was already close to that of the clan's young ninjas.

Besides Uchiha Kawa and a few others, more children from ninja families within the clan had joined the ranks.

Uchiha Yuan showed a satisfied expression and then walked to the high platform in front of the warehouse.

From this vantage point, he could see the entire warehouse area.

After observing the training group in silence for a moment, Uchiha Yuan spoke, "Daishi, from now on, everyone needs to act more discreetly. And training must be conducted in a more hidden location."

Uchiha Daishi was startled and asked, "Big brother, has the clan discovered our gatherings? Has someone betrayed you?"

His expression immediately turned fierce as he glared at the few individuals from ninja families standing in formation below.

In his opinion, if anyone had sold them out, the members from ninja families were the most suspicious.

Uchiha Yuan said calmly, "No, you don't need to make wild guesses. You are my trump cards, and only by hiding them well can I gain the advantage."

His gaze fell upon Uchiha Kawa and the others. In his plan, Uchiha Kawa and the others would become his overt followers, helping him expand his influence within the Police Force.

However, the reason he wanted Uchiha Daishi to act more discreetly was to guard against one person.

That person was Uchiha Obito.

Ever since he sensed Obito's gaze at the cemetery where the Memorial Stone was located, Uchiha Yuan had felt a constant unease.

Previously, in order to instigate the Nine-Tails' Rampage, Obito's attention had been focused on the Fourth Hokage and his wife, not on the Uchiha Clan.

But as one of the instigators of the Night of the Uchiha Clan Downfall, Uchiha Yuan didn't know when Obito would turn his attention back to the Uchiha Clan.

Obito's Kamui allowed him to infiltrate and exit Konoha as if it were an empty space, making him impossible to detect.

And besides Obito, there was also Zetsu, who was equally difficult to guard against.

Zetsu's Mayfly Technique allowed his body to merge with the earth, grass, and trees, while his Spores Clone Technique could silently parasitize humans and beasts.

Therefore, to avoid being noticed by Uchiha Obito, Uchiha Yuan needed Uchiha Daishi and the others to gather and train in a more secluded place from now on.

To this end, he had spent many days diligently researching the Summoning Technique and had finally made some progress.

Uchiha Daishi asked, "Big brother, where should we gather and train from now on?"

Uchiha Yuan smiled slightly, "I have already prepared a completely secret place for you. That will be our new base."

Next, Uchiha Yuan waved his hand, signaling everyone to stop training, and then said loudly, "Everyone gather."

The neat shouts of response came to an abrupt halt. Everyone simultaneously stopped their stances and gathered before the high platform.

Uchiha Yuan looked down at everyone and said, "Everyone's training during this period has been about solidifying your foundation. Now it's time to move on to the next stage of training.

But before that, we need to go somewhere."

As his voice fell, four Shadow Clones suddenly leaped out from behind Uchiha Yuan, landing in the four directions around the crowd.

Immediately, the four Shadow Clones placed a palm on the ground simultaneously. A brightly glowing jutsu quickly spread across the ground.

Then, several visible transparent ripples appeared in the void. The next moment, everyone disappeared from their original positions.

"Big Brother!" Uchiha Daishi looked at the spot where everyone had disappeared in shock.

"Daishi, let's go down together."

Uchiha Yuan said, then leaped, his figure disappearing into the light of the jutsu.

Uchiha Daishi immediately followed Uchiha Yuan's leap. Then, he felt his vision blur and found himself in a vast, spacious area.

"Big Brother, where are we?"

After looking around, Uchiha Daishi asked.

"This is underground, dozens of meters below the surface."

Uchiha Yuan said, then leaped and landed in front of everyone.

He formed a hand seal, and the ground behind him immediately rumbled. Several square earth platforms slowly rose.

Uchiha Yuan pushed off the ground, performing an aerial backflip and landing on the central platform. "The next stage of training is practical combat. Only in battle can you discover your shortcomings. Now, let me gauge everyone's strength."

Uchiha Yuan's gaze slowly swept across everyone. "Who is the first challenger?"

After a moment of silence, a figure leaped out from the crowd and onto the earth platform.

"Leader, please guide me," Uchiha Kaede said.

Uchiha Yuan looked Uchiha Kaede up and down and said, "Kaede, use all your skills."

"Yes."

Uchiha Kaede looked at Uchiha Yuan standing opposite him, let out a soft breath, and then his eyes showed a determined look.

The next moment, Uchiha Kaede's figure flashed, and he disappeared from his spot using the Body Flicker Technique.

Below the earth platform, a group of Uchiha youths stared intently at the platform, their eyes shining.

Uchiha Yuan turned and threw a punch, easily blocking Uchiha Kaede's kick.

Uchiha Kaede used the recoil to fly backward, simultaneously forming hand seals rapidly.

Fire Style: Great Fireball Technique.

A giant fireball spewed from Uchiha Kaede's mouth, flying towards Uchiha Yuan.

Uchiha Yuan casually swung his palm forward like a blade, and a gust of palm wind shot out, splitting the fireball in two.

Then, he leaped forward, appearing in front of Uchiha Kaede in an instant.

'So fast!'

Everyone below the earthen platform changed their expressions in unison, shocked by Uchiha Yuan's speed.

At this moment, Uchiha Kaede had just used the Great Fireball Technique and hadn't landed yet, still in mid-air.

Then he was struck in the chest by Uchiha Yuan's palm, his body plummeting straight down, crashing heavily onto the earthen platform.

Uchiha Kaede got up, looking dejectedly at Uchiha Yuan; he hadn't expected to be defeated so quickly. Facing Uchiha Yuan's moves, he hadn't reacted at all.

"Leader, I lost," Uchiha Kaede said, then jumped off the earthen platform.

Uchiha Yuan looked at the crowd, "Who's next?"

Another silence fell. Uchiha Yuan couldn't help but frown, then his gaze locked onto the twelve people with the strongest auras below.

"Daishi, Kawa... you twelve come up and attack me together."

The twelve people called by name, including Uchiha Daishi, jumped onto the earthen platform. Their eyes met, and they looked at each other, all eager and showing high fighting spirit.

As the twelve prepared themselves, Uchiha Daishi spoke, "Big Brother, here we come!"

Swish swish swish!

Several figures disappeared from their positions using the Body Flicker Technique, and several figures attacked Uchiha Yuan from all directions simultaneously.

Uchiha Yuan swept his leg, and a powerful gust of wind rolled up, instantly blowing away those who were attacking him.

Almost at the same time, several Chakras erupted violently.

Fire Style: Great Fireball.

Earth Release: Earth Bullet.

Wind Style: Great Breakthrough.

Uchiha Yuan sprinted rapidly, his figure turning into a series of afterimages; the several ninjutsu exploded and dissipated in an instant.

Then, his figure moved like a ghost, and amidst dull impact sounds, figures were sent flying one after another, falling outside the earthen platform.

In a short while, only Uchiha Yuan was left on the earthen platform.