The True Warring States Era

Chapter 6: The True Warring States Era

After Uchiha Shin's bold ideals and ninja way received Uchiha Tajima's approval and encouragement, the conversation in the room returned to daily life.

For a powerful ninja and clan head like Uchiha Tajima, there was much for Uchiha Shin to learn, whether in terms of combat experience or insights into ninjutsu.

Therefore, Uchiha Shin seized this rare opportunity tonight and began to seek guidance from Uchiha Tajima.

After all, as the old saying goes, one only regrets not learning enough when the time comes to use it.

By seizing the time today to ask more and learn more, his chances of survival on the future battlefield would be that much greater.

Uchiha Tajima had no intention of holding anything back regarding Uchiha Shin's questions and doubts.

Regardless, for parents in this era, raising their children into independent ninjas was the very responsibility they were meant to fulfill.

Thus, Uchiha Tajima was quite happy to see this and answered Uchiha Shin's questions one by one.

As for four-year-old Madara and three-year-old Izuna, although they were born in this chaotic era and this era would eventually force them to mature early...

Compared to the transmigrator Uchiha Shin, their sense of urgency—that desire to become strong quickly and struggle to survive in this twisted, chaotic world—was clearly not as intense.

Perhaps in the future, once they stepped onto the battlefield and faced the cruel truth of comrades, friends, and family dying in battle, they would mature rapidly.

Uchiha Shin glanced out of the corner of his eye at Madara and Izuna, who were playing and roughhousing, and couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

Could it be that the old saying is true: the more you know and the more you understand, the more troubles you have?

Just as Uchiha Shin was about to ask a question regarding the Fire Style: Great Fireball Technique, a series of hurried footsteps suddenly sounded from outside the door.

Uchiha Tajima frowned and turned toward the entrance, a bad feeling rising in his heart.

Every ninja in the clan knew that this time of day was generally Uchiha Tajima's private time, unless something of extreme importance had occurred.

Otherwise, no ninja in the clan would dare disturb their clan head during these hours.

"Lord Tajima..."

"Kawaisuke and his team have returned from their mission."

"Seven died in battle, and five are severely wounded!"

The ninja outside, named Uchiha Shiro, reported while bowing to Uchiha Tajima inside the room.

"Hmm?"

Hearing the news of his clansmen's casualties, Uchiha Tajima could no longer sit still, his expression instantly turning grave.

After all, in the Warring States era of the ninja world, it might take years or even over a decade for a clan to cultivate a qualified ninja.

Yet, dying on the battlefield could happen in a mere instant.

Therefore, every ninja—whether a genin, chunin, or jonin—was exceptionally precious to the ninja clans of this era.

The birth rate of ninjas was not high to begin with, and the total population of ninja clans was strictly limited due to land, food, resources, and various other factors.

It could be said that every time a ninja clan lost a member and could not immediately replace them, even if the fallen ninja was only an ordinary genin...

In a roundabout way, the strength of that ninja clan was weakened by that much.

Every ninja clan had its own mortal enemies.

Perhaps because of the death of just one genin, the balance of power between two evenly matched clans could tip.

The serious consequences that might follow, such as being defeated and wiped out by a previously evenly matched clan, were not impossible.

This time, Uchiha Kawaisuke's team had suffered seven deaths and five severe injuries...

Such heavy losses were enough to cause the entire Uchiha clan pain, even with their status as one of the top powers in the Land of Fire.

After all, the Uchiha clan, despite being among the strongest in the Land of Fire, had its own rival clans, such as the Senju clan.

Uchiha Tajima dared not imagine what would happen if this intelligence were discovered by the rival Senju clan.

The Senju would surely take advantage of their misfortune and seize the opportunity to launch an attack on the Uchiha.

Thinking of this, Uchiha Tajima stood up rapidly.

He had to understand the detailed process of Kawaisuke's mission and why such a serious lapse had occurred in a well-planned operation.

Why had it resulted in such heavy casualties?

Uchiha Aoi, in the bedroom, had also heard the commotion outside.

She said nothing, but with tacit understanding, she walked into the living room and quickly helped Uchiha Tajima put on his armor.

Actually, when you think about it, the women of the Warring States era in the ninja world were quite gentle.

At home, they were responsible for looking after the children and all household chores; abroad, they helped their husbands execute missions and fight.

Uchiha Shin thought carefully about the women from his original world...

Heh, he dared not comment, he really dared not.

Uchiha Shin was afraid of being punched to death by a fist with twenty years of cultivation, haha.

After donning his armor, Uchiha Tajima walked straight toward the exit with an expressionless face.

Just as Uchiha Tajima reached the doorway, pulled the door open, and prepared to step outside...

At that moment, Uchiha Tajima suddenly turned his head to look at Uchiha Shin, Uchiha Madara, and Uchiha Izuna, who were sitting beside the low table.

"Shin, since you have already clarified your ideals and your Nindo just now..."

"And have decided to shoulder the heavy responsibility of ending war and thoroughly changing this twisted world."

"Then, you shall also come to witness the cruel truth that belongs to the ninjas of this era!"

"Madara and Izuna, you come along as well; you will have to walk the path of a ninja sooner or later anyway..."

"Coming into contact with the cruel truth behind this world early on might help you realize sooner what the true meaning of being a ninja is."

Looking at his three sons, whose faces were still so youthful, Uchiha Tajima, as their father, allowed a cruel smile to touch the corners of his mouth.

"Yes, Father!" ×3

Upon hearing Uchiha Tajima's words, Uchiha Shin, Madara, and Izuna quickly stood up, put on their shoes in the entryway, and followed closely behind Uchiha Tajima.

My sons, as your father, the only thing I can do is let you come into contact with the cruel truth behind this era and this ninja world as early as possible...

Although, for you at your current age, the truth might be quite brutal.

But only by recognizing this cruel truth early, then becoming familiar with it and adapting to it—

Perhaps only then, my sons, will you not lose your lives easily due to excessive naivety once you step onto the battlefield in the future.

This is the only thing I, as your father, can do for you right now.

As Uchiha Tajima led Uchiha Shin, Madara, and Izuna to follow Uchiha Shiro, hurrying toward the Uchiha clan's graveyard, he could not help but think to himself in the depths of his heart.

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