Preparing the Entire Clan's Physical Training

The next day.

"Clan Head Fugaku, may I ask what business you have summoned us for?"

"I still have to oversee the renovations at the Senju Clan Compound."

The Great Elder, the Third Elder, and the other elders spoke with excitement.

After all, as the older generation, they had been in competition with the youth of the Senju Clan since the day they were born.

Naturally, they were thrilled to be able to move into the Senju Clan Compound.

Hearing their words, Uchiha Fugaku cleared his throat and began to speak.

"It is like this: yesterday, I took a stroll through our Uchiha Clan and discovered a problem."

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Hearing that there was a problem within the Uchiha Clan, the other elders calmed down and asked.

"Clan Head Fugaku, might we ask what this problem is?"

Seeing the elders inquiring, Uchiha Fugaku laid out his prepared explanation.

"It is this: possessing the Eternal Eye grants me an ability to observe the physical issues of the younger generation."

"Furthermore, I can customize appropriate training methods based on these issues, allowing them to possess stronger bodies."

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Hearing Uchiha Fugaku's words, Uchiha Setsuna, serving as the Great Elder, reacted immediately.

"Does the Clan Head intend to implement taijutsu training for the clansmen?"

Hearing Uchiha Setsuna's words, Uchiha Fugaku's eyes lit up instantly.

"Exactly, that is the meaning."

Upon hearing Uchiha Fugaku's words, the other elders hesitated and then spoke up.

"Clan Head, we are all very much in agreement with your proposal."

"However, training the entire clan in taijutsu is extremely time-consuming."

"Moreover, our Uchiha Clan is a clan of ocular jutsu; we only need to awaken our eyes normally to achieve the strength of a Jonin."

"Taijutsu training is too slow for improving our strength."

"Besides, taijutsu training is too exhausting, and the high consumption will increase the burden on the clan."

"It is truly not a very good choice."

"That is indeed correct."

Hearing their words, Uchiha Fugaku expressed his agreement, but then his tone shifted as he began to speak of the benefits of taijutsu training.

"The taijutsu training I speak of is not the kind of grueling, exploitative training meant solely to increase physical strength."

"It is for the sake of the Uchiha Clan."

For the sake of the Uchiha Clan?

Could there be benefits to taijutsu training that they were unaware of?

Seeing all the elders begin to think seriously, Uchiha Fugaku stopped playing coy and spoke straightforwardly.

"Taijutsu training can strengthen the body."

"And once the clansmen's bodies become stronger, they will naturally be healthier."

"Clansmen with strong, healthy bodies can increase the probability of producing healthy offspring, and furthermore, good health can also..."

"I believe none of the elders present here have any issues in that regard."

As he spoke, Uchiha Fugaku winked to signal the elders.

The seasoned, shrewd elders of the Uchiha Clan understood Uchiha Fugaku's meaning immediately, and they all coughed, their faces turning red.

"No, no, we are all doing very well."

Subsequently, Uchiha Fugaku revealed his true purpose.

"After the havoc wreaked by Danzo, the current number of our Uchiha clansmen is far lower than even during the Warring States period."

"I hope that our clan can return to its former glory."

"And the issue of population is the greatest problem."

"It was after careful consideration that I decided to implement taijutsu training."

"First, we have the conditions for it; my Eternal Eye can formulate appropriate training plans."

"Second, a strong body can increase the survival rate of those performing missions outside the village."

"Third, there is the matter of eye awakening. Through my research, I have found that awakening the Sharingan places a tremendous burden on the body, and a well-trained body can ensure that when the opportunity to awaken the eyes arrives, one does not miss it."

"You must know that awakening eyes too early is bad for the body; after all, even Madara Uchiha completed his rapid eye awakening in a short period only after his body had fully matured."

"Finally, there is the issue of the Uchiha Clan's reproduction that I mentioned; a strong and healthy body will also greatly increase the probability of giving birth to a healthy infant."

"Furthermore, chakra is extracted from the energy of the spirit and the cells, and a powerful body can raise the upper limit of our clan's ninjas."

Hearing Uchiha Fugaku's words, the other elders fell into deep thought.

To be honest, they had never imagined that taijutsu training could offer so many benefits.

Seeing their hesitation, Uchiha Fugaku immediately added fuel to the fire.

"In fact, I have a method to stimulate the clan members to awaken their eyes without any loss."

"It is just that the requirements for the body are extremely high."

Upon hearing that last sentence, Uchiha Setsuna, Kagami Uchiha, and the rest of the elders no longer hesitated.

"Then we shall follow the Clan Head's lead; I will begin notifying the entire clan today."

"We will have to trouble you tomorrow, Clan Head."

"It's just..."

Hearing Uchiha Setsuna's final words, Uchiha Fugaku could not help but feel a bit puzzled.

"What is it, Great Elder? Do you still have any doubts?"

Hearing Uchiha Fugaku's inquiry, Uchiha Setsuna voiced his true concern.

"Taijutsu training requires the consumption of a massive amount of food and medicinal supplies."

"The Uchiha Clan's finances cannot support such expenditure."

Hearing Uchiha Setsuna's words, Uchiha Fugaku smiled and replied.

"There is no need to worry for the short term; the village will allocate one hundred million ryo to the Uchiha Clan as compensation."

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One hundred million ryo?

Hearing the figure of one hundred million ryo, the group of elders was stunned; one must know that the Uchiha Clan's annual expenses might not even reach one hundred million ryo.

In other words, even if the Uchiha Clan did not perform any work for a year, they could still maintain their current standard of living.

However, Uchiha Setsuna maintained his composure and asked for the reason.

"Clan Head Fugaku, why would the village grant such a massive appropriation to the Uchiha Clan?"

Hearing the Great Elder's question, Uchiha Fugaku answered casually.

"Isn't it because of what happened the night Shimura Danzō attacked the village? Our clan grounds were destroyed so severely that I actually feel one hundred million ryo is a bit low."

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The other elders were shocked once again. Low?

That is more than enough to renovate the clan grounds with plenty to spare.

But before the other elders could speak, Uchiha Fugaku continued.

"Rest assured, as long as you cooperate with me fully, mere money is something we can easily obtain, is it not?"

"For now, go and prepare the minds of the clan members."

"For tomorrow's collective taijutsu training, aside from the essential staff of the Military Police Force,"

"All other youths and children remaining in the clan grounds must participate."

"As long as they possess the bloodline of the Uchiha Clan."

Hearing Uchiha Fugaku's words, Uchiha Setsuna, Kagami Uchiha, and the other elders nodded immediately to show they understood.

After all, it was truly a matter that benefited the clan.

Moreover, the problems involved had already been solved by Uchiha Fugaku.

What reason did they have to stop it?

Subsequently, the several elders divided the work clearly and began to spread the notification throughout the Uchiha Clan.