Will of Root

[Detection: Due to the host's intervention, the fate of Shimura Danzō has been altered, and he has become a rogue ninja of Konoha. System Reward: Will of Root Lv1]

"Will of Root? What kind of thing is that? I was hoping for something like Hashirama Cells."

Previous system rewards had always been tangible, practical items. This was the first time Shisui had encountered such an abstract reward.

[Will of Root: The host can transplant the Will of Root into their subordinates, thereby gaining their absolute loyalty. They will execute the host's orders unconditionally, but they will simultaneously lose a portion of their ability to think for themselves (ineffective on those who are not the host's subordinates)]

[Current transplant slots: 3/3]

"I see. So it allows me to gain the absolute loyalty of subordinates..."

As Shisui read the system's explanation of the "Will of Root," he pondered its potential uses.

"Itachi is very obedient to me, but he isn't my subordinate." Shisui looked at the well-behaved Itachi beside him and dismissed the thought.

Shisui preferred for Itachi to follow him out of genuine conviction rather than through any forced means.

Otherwise, he would have used his Kotoamatsukami on Itachi long ago.

"Looking at it this way, this ability would be perfect for the Konoha Military Police Force." Ultimately, Shisui settled on this plan.

Shisui had previously been in a position to take the role of deputy captain of the Konoha Military Police Force, but at the time, his focus was entirely on improving his personal strength. The Konoha Military Police Force offered limited benefits to him, and with Fugaku Uchiha serving as the captain above him, Shisui had politely declined Uchiha Inabi's offer to step down.

Now, with the "Will of Root" skill, Shisui could begin to reach for the levers of power.

"Itachi, Shisui, you've finally returned! Are you both uninjured?"

As soon as Shisui brought Itachi back into the Uchiha Clan Compound, he saw Mikoto Uchiha running over anxiously, immediately beginning to check them for injuries.

Fugaku Uchiha, as the clan head, stood behind Mikoto with several elders, watching the scene.

It was to be expected; such a massive commotion had occurred today that even the Fourth Hokage had arrived at the scene. It was impossible for the Uchiha clan not to have received word.

"Mother, I am fine. Brother Shisui protected me very well." Itachi struggled to pull his head from Mikoto Uchiha's embrace; being quite precocious, he was no longer accustomed to such displays of maternal affection.

At the same time, Itachi couldn't help but compare the different sensations of his mother's touch versus Shisui's when they patted his head.

Brother Shisui's touch is still more comfortable, Itachi thought to himself.

"Thank you for taking care of Itachi, Shisui-kun." As the clan head's wife, Mikoto bowed to Shisui in front of everyone to express her gratitude. In this moment, she was simply a mother worried about her child.

"Sister Mikoto, this is what I should do as Itachi's brother. Please, don't humble me like this." Knowing that she was already pregnant, Shisui quickly helped Mikoto Uchiha up. During the process, he inadvertently brushed against her waist and abdomen. Despite being a mother, Mikoto had no excess fat; it was no wonder that Fugaku Uchiha's affection for her had remained as sweet as ever after all these years.

At this moment, Fugaku Uchiha also stepped forward, looking at Shisui with satisfaction. "I am aware of the specific situation. You confronted the members of the Root Division alone and protected Itachi. Although you couldn't stop Danzō's defection, even if it had been me, I couldn't have done any better."

"Mikoto is right. As a father, I also thank you for your help with Itachi. As long as it is within my power, I can grant you one request."

One had to realize that this promise was made in front of all the Uchiha elders. Even Shisui hadn't expected Fugaku Uchiha to offer such a significant reward.

In truth, Fugaku Uchiha had his own selfish reasons for making such a promise.

Just moments ago, as someone who also possessed the Mangekyō Sharingan, Fugaku Uchiha had been highly sensitive to the energy fluctuations from Shisui's side. He had keenly sensed that the power and intensity of Shisui's Mangekyō Sharingan were far superior to his own. This meant that Shisui had infinite potential for the future, perhaps even reaching a level that his own eyes could not predict or perceive.

Fugaku was investing in Shisui in exchange for Shisui's future protection of Itachi.

Since that was the case, Shisui did not stand on ceremony and gave his answer directly: "Clan Head, I want the position of Captain of the Konoha Military Police Force."

Even the seasoned Uchiha elders were shocked by the request Uchiha Shisui had made. They began to criticize him one after another: "Although you are gifted and have brought much honor to our Uchiha clan, the Konoha Military Police Force is the core of our clan's power. By tradition, it is held by the clan head. You are not yet capable of bearing this responsibility."

The first to speak was the elder Tenwa Uchiha. As the leader of the dove faction, he naturally wanted to look after Shisui, a promising member of his own faction—evidently, he was unaware of the many changes in Shisui during this lifetime.

Meanwhile, the leader of the hawk faction would not let this opportunity to belittle the doves pass by.

"Hmph, so arrogant at such a young age! To be this brazen when you've only reached the Three-Tomoe Sharingan level—how can we expect you to shoulder the glory of the Uchiha clan!"

The one filled with such righteous indignation was the head of the hawk faction, Setsuna Uchiha.

"You dove faction members are always so short-sighted. Your constant compromise and retreat are exactly why our Uchiha clan's authority has withered to this point. Your eyes are completely blind to the future of the Uchiha clan."

The hot-tempered Setsuna Uchiha did not care about the decorum between clansmen; he wanted to crush the self-esteem of this young dove faction member into the dust.

Seeing an excellent junior of their faction being belittled in such a way, the elders of the various factions could no longer stand by.

"Old ghost Setsuna, you go too far!" Another elder stepped out from the ranks, looking at Setsuna Uchiha with fury.

"What, old ghost Kinzen? Is the old man wrong? You dove faction members are truly clueless! If you're not convinced, why don't we spar?" Setsuna Uchiha stared at Kinzen Uchiha with a sinister gaze. When it came to a real fight, Setsuna Uchiha feared no one.

"Elder Setsuna, you..." Just as Fugaku Uchiha, the clan head, could no longer watch and was preparing to step in to stop the argument between the two factions, Shisui, the cause of the issue, stepped forward.

"Since Elder Setsuna is not convinced, this junior doesn't mind testing his strength against yours." Shisui Uchiha looked at the arrogant and unruly Setsuna Uchiha with a calm expression. He could sense that the man did not possess eyes like the Mangekyō.