Training Trouble!

After learning about the situation, Uchiha Fugaku brought Nagasawa and the others to the training ground.

Looking at the scene before him, Uchiha Fugaku wore a somewhat bewildered expression.

This kind of training method wasn't unheard of. People like Might Guy, whom he knew, as well as some Taijutsu-focused shinobi, trained with this kind of high-intensity regimen.

Although it could improve their physical strength in a short time,

without exception, these people had no energy left to train in ninjutsu or genjutsu.

"Is what you told me earlier true?"

Uchiha Fugaku looked at Nagasawa and Natsume, his face full of confusion.

If Roy had been the only one to suggest something like this, Uchiha Fugaku would probably have just laughed it off.

But Uchiha Nagasawa and Uchiha Natsume had both proposed it. They were both elite Jonin, so their judgment shouldn't be too poor.

"Clan Head, Natsume and I have both tried it ourselves."

"Moreover, this training method really can increase the speed at which we refine chakra."

"Combined with prolonged, high-intensity training, it can also temper our willpower and improve our genjutsu abilities."

Uchiha Nagasawa replied with a serious expression.

Seeing Uchiha Nagasawa speak so earnestly, Fugaku decided to keep watching.

Before long, Naishiro and the other two could no longer keep going.

It wasn't until the afternoon that Roy finally stopped, rested where he was, and refined his chakra.

Naishiro and the other two sat down with him and began refining their chakra as well.

"Clan Head, that's the overall training process."

"High-intensity weighted training, then refining chakra during breaks, followed by more high-intensity weighted training, and finally refining chakra at night."

"It's effective in the short term. We just don't know what the results will be if we keep it up."

Natsume also shared his opinion.

"Until Shisui and the others return, have all the shinobi at Chunin rank and above train this way."

"Everyone except those on duty should gather at the training ground."

"Reduce the training intensity for the Genin by half, and gradually increase it for the more promising ones."

"As for the money-making work, leave it to the patrol guards."

After only a moment's thought, Uchiha Fugaku made his decision.

They would need enough strength to face what was coming.

With just over ten days left, any method was worth trying.

"Understood, Clan Head."

"By the way, Clan Head, the patrol guards can train this way too. Their awareness of their surroundings remains strong while they refine chakra, so it won't interfere with their work."

Uchiha Nagasawa added.

"Have them do the special training in shifts. I'll go back and try it myself too."

As he spoke, Uchiha Fugaku prepared to leave.

"Clan Head, there's one more thing."

At that moment, Natsume called out to Uchiha Fugaku, who was about to leave.

"Oh?"

"Clan Head, if we're going to train the whole clan, we'll need to purchase enough weighted training equipment."

Natsume said helplessly.

Most of this equipment had to be custom-made.

The Uchiha had some in storage, but if everyone trained at Roy's intensity, it would be enough for at most a dozen people.

It would take a substantial sum to get enough weights for the entire Uchiha Clan.

"Mm, I understand."

"I'll take care of it in a moment."

Fugaku nodded, then vanished from the spot with the Body Flicker Technique.

Roy still didn't know the clan had already made this decision.

He continued with his own training.

By evening, more than a dozen people had gradually arrived at the training ground.

"What's this?"

"Boss, a lot of the clan's Jonin have arrived!"

Seeing this, Naishiro immediately ran over to Roy, speaking in surprise.

"Mm, I guess Big Brother Nagasawa and the captain told them about the training here."

"Don't worry about it. We just need to keep training."

Roy glanced at the newcomers and paid them no mind.

He continued his training.

"Some people don't have enough talent, so they go off doing all sorts of nonsense."

"They're fine doing it themselves, but now they're dragging us into it too."

"Yeah. If they can draw attention and win approval, then good for them."

Before long, some of them began voicing their displeasure.

What a joke. They were members of the Uchiha Clan!

They were talented shinobi, with the strongest Kekkei Genkai and powerful ninjutsu and genjutsu.

And now they were supposed to come to the training ground and work on their physical fitness?

On top of that, the Clan Head had given them a training schedule. They couldn't even slack off!

They should have been eating hot pot and drinking at a restaurant around this time. They didn't dare disobey Fugaku's orders, but that didn't mean they couldn't mock Roy, did it?

"If you don't want to train, then leave. Why are you making snide remarks?"

Unable to stand it any longer, Xiu retorted.

"Oh? Just a Chunin, and you dare criticize your seniors?"

"Want me to teach you about respecting your elders?"

A man who looked hot-tempered stepped forward, fixing Xiu with a hostile stare.

In the Uchiha Clan, strength had always been what mattered.

If you were weak, you had no right to bargain with the strong.

"Xiu, keep training."

Before Xiu could reply, Roy grabbed him and tossed him aside.

Xiu was still somewhat indignant, but he could only obey Roy.

"That's it? You're backing down?"

"I seriously wonder if you're even an Uchiha!"

Seeing this, the man wasn't about to pass up the chance to stir up trouble.

He mocked them again.

"The Uchiha Clan is the proud foundation we stand on, not something to flaunt!"

"You... do you really have faith in the Uchiha Clan?"

Roy turned around, his Sharingan activating in an instant.

A powerful pressure surged toward the Jonin before him.

"What gives you the right..."

"Uchiha Kansan, a Konoha Jonin and a squad leader in the first unit of the Military Police Force."

"You didn't take part in the Third Shinobi World War, and you're lackadaisical about carrying out missions."

"You rely on the Uchiha name to throw your weight around, and you've received three disciplinary warnings."

"Is that the qualification you're talking about?"

Before Uchiha Kansan could speak, Roy shot back, his words sharp and cutting.

"You... you're just a Chunin..."

"Let's fight. If you lose, you'll listen and do as you're told."

After saying that, Roy walked straight toward Kansan.

Uchiha Kansan had originally planned to settle things with a fight, but Roy had beaten him to it.

For a moment, Kansan felt as if he'd punched a spring and ended up hurting himself instead.

"Hahaha..."

"Fine! Whoever loses will listen and do as they're told!"

Uchiha Kansan laughed in fury, a ruthless expression appearing on his face.

He had been a Jonin for more than three years.

If he couldn't even handle a junior who had only just become a Chunin, then so be it—he'd let the other guy be the boss.