Summoning the Ninja Clan

The sky had already darkened, and Uchiha Yan had returned to Konoha.

There were two purposes for this trip to the Ninja Cat Clan.

The first was to discuss comprehensive cooperation with the Ninja Cat Clan, but unfortunately, in the end, it still came down to using fists.

The second was to experiment with his Mangekyou ocular techniques and the Kekkei Genkai rewarded by the system.

As for the Kekkei Genkai...

Since the system allowed for a self-selection, I would be a fool not to choose Yin-Yang Release.

The performance of Yin-Yang Release in the original work was extremely powerful, and its capabilities were incredibly comprehensive.

Reality proved that this was indeed the case.

The two signless ninjutsu Uchiha Yan had newly developed, Yin-Yang Sealing and Virtual-Real Conversion, were merely simple applications of Yin-Yang Release, yet their effects were ridiculously overpowered.

It was just a pity that Yin-Yang Sealing was a god-tier skill for bullying the weak.

Not only did it require advance preparation, but if the opponent had high attainments in Yin Release or Yang Release, the technique would be useless; its upper limit was determined by the caster.

As for Virtual-Real Conversion, Uchiha Yan could currently only manage to turn himself intangible; affecting external objects would still require a long period of training.

As for other potential uses.

Things like Life Drain and bestowing vitality upon others, or Matter Creation and Consciousness Manipulation, would require him to go back and study them thoroughly.

According to his understanding.

Yin-Yang Release should be able to replenish the ocular power of the Mangekyou, but he did not yet have a concrete plan and could only take it slowly.

He couldn't just rely on brute force to create a miracle!

If he ended up turning himself into an idiot, that would be a massive disaster.

And if one had to speak of the drawbacks of Yin-Yang Release, it was that the consumption was simply too great.

Just these two techniques, Yin-Yang Sealing and Virtual-Real Conversion, had drained three-quarters of Uchiha Yan's chakra.

This didn't even account for the ocular power consumed when using the Mangekyou.

One had to know, as a member of the Uchiha Clan, Uchiha Yan's chakra reserves were significant.

Although they couldn't compare to the Senju Clan or the Uzumaki, they were still far greater than most Ninja Clan in the Ninja World.

Yet even so, he still couldn't withstand the consumption of Yin-Yang Release.

What a pity.

When Uchiha Yan didn't use the Mangekyou or Yin-Yang Release, he could only be considered a standout among elite jonin, but when he used them, he was invincible at the Kage level.

He might even be able to clash with the strongest person in the world, Nagato.

As for the Mangekyou...

The two ocular techniques were not complex but were extremely powerful.

World Void, a space-time ninjutsu, allowed for both offense and escape; although the distance was limited, as long as I blink fast enough, it doesn't matter.

Divine Oracle, which could amplify all ninjutsu, naturally including Yin-Yang Release techniques—absolutely insane!

A tavern in the center of Konoha.

The entire tavern had been booked out, and there were only seven or eight people sitting inside.

Looking closely.

Without exception, they were all heads of a Ninja Clan.

Moreover, people were arriving one after another, choosing their seats based on the strength of their respective Ninja Clan.

Before long, the number of people in the room had increased from seven or eight to nearly twenty.

The group drank and chatted, waiting for over an hour.

At this moment, the head of the Inuzuka Clan, Inuzuka Tsume, who had red inverted triangle markings on her cheeks, grew a bit impatient.

"Tell me, when exactly is that guy Uchiha Yan coming? I still have to go back and keep an eye on my son!"

Nara Shikaku heard Inuzuka Tsume's complaint, smiled, poured her a cup of tea, and said.

"Clan Head Inuzuka, rest assured. Since Uchiha Yan has summoned so many heads of a Ninja Clan here, he must have something important to say; he wouldn't stand us up."

Inuzuka Tsume picked up the teacup, downed it in one gulp, and even spat out some tea leaves.

"Pah, tastes terrible."

Then she looked up and asked Nara Shikaku, "What exactly does Uchiha Yan want by calling us here?"

Nara Shikaku shook his head, "I don't know!"

"Tch!" Inuzuka Tsume curled her lips and turned her head away.

The clan heads present were also growing restless from the wait.

One doesn't keep people waiting for this long, after all.

If it weren't for the massive commotion Uchiha Yan caused a couple of days ago, they wouldn't have bothered to come and test the waters.

Otherwise, they wouldn't have been bothered to show up at all.

"Creeeak!"

The tavern door was pushed open.

The clan heads present, assuming it was Uchiha Yan, all turned their heads to look.

They saw an old man dressed in casual attire with a somewhat aged face walk in, followed by several figures.

"Lord Hokage!"

Upon seeing the old man and those behind him, the various clan heads quickly stood up and offered respectful greetings.

"The two advisors!"

"Clan Head Hyuga!"

"Elder Danzō!"

"..."

Sarutobi Hiruzen chuckled, took out his pipe for a puff, and waved his hand casually.

"Everyone, no need to be so formal. I am here representing the Sarutobi Clan today, so please, be at ease."

He then strode toward the seats inside.

Mitokado Homura, Utatane Koharu, Hyuga Hiashi, and a dark-faced Shimura Danzō followed behind him.

Once they were seated, the other clan heads sat down one after another.

After Sarutobi Hiruzen found a comfortable position, he scanned the guests in the room, frowned slightly, and asked.

"Has Uchiha Yan not arrived yet?"

Everyone shook their heads, and just as they were about to speak.

A hearty laugh suddenly came from outside the door.

Immediately after, a young man with short black hair walked in, speaking as he entered.

"Apologies, apologies. There were quite a few things to handle within the clan, so I'm late. Please bear with me."

He then walked all the way to Sarutobi Hiruzen's side and sat down next to him.

Bang!

The tavern door shut.

This signaled that all the clan heads attending this gathering had finally arrived.

Everyone's gaze focused on Yan, waiting for him to explain the purpose of this meeting.

Yan cleared his throat and said with a serious expression.

"Everyone, I have gathered you all here today to discuss matters regarding the Uchiha Special Zone."

"As you all know, my Uchiha Clan has been granted an area for self-governance, and we will certainly be undertaking major construction there in the future!"

"In my view, this is not just an opportunity for the Uchiha Clan, but a chance for all of your Ninja Clan forces to reach new heights."

"Therefore, I sincerely invite all clan heads to lead your respective families in participating. Let us work hand in hand to lead Konoha toward glory once again."

As soon as he finished speaking.

"Uchiha Yan!" Shimura Danzō couldn't wait to interject. "What kind of conspiracy are you plotting this time?"

Yan frowned upon hearing this and asked with a look of confusion. "Conspiracy or not, let's set that aside for a moment."

"May I ask, Clan Head Shimura, what exactly is the family business of the Shimura Clan?"

Shimura Danzō was momentarily speechless.

He didn't have a damn thing in terms of family business.

Back when he was developing the Root organization, he had siphoned a massive amount of ninjas and funds from the clan, leaving the Shimura Clan long since bankrupt.

To this day, all that remained was a dilapidated clan compound.

Even if they tried to give it away, nobody would want it.

The Root organization had plenty of gray-market businesses, but those were hard to talk about.

After all, there were some things even Sarutobi Hiruzen didn't know; bringing them up would only lead to trouble!

"Alright, Uchiha Yan, let's get back to business!" Seeing Shimura Danzō in a difficult spot, Sarutobi Hiruzen stepped in to smooth things over.

"Fine!" Yan smacked his lips and quickly moved past the topic.

"Then let me start by sharing my thoughts!"