Uchiha Setsuna

Uchiha Ying Yue decided to help Might Gang to repay the favor of being taught the Eight Inner Gates.

In the original story, Might Duy flew into a rage and opened the Gate of Death, kicking the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist into the "Lucky Trio," while Might Guy was the man who nearly kicked the series to its finale by opening the Gate of Death to perform the Night Guy.

Might Duy's potential should have been no less than Might Guy's, yet in the original story, he remained a perpetual Genin. Without systematic training and resource support, the medicinal baths required to heal internal injuries from taijutsu training are incredibly expensive.

However, because Might Gang could no longer fight due to internal injuries, the Might Clan's financial situation was dire, which undoubtedly stunted Might Duy's potential.

To Uchiha Ying Yue, spending a few million ryo to secure the friendship of future Kage-level or even beyond-Kage-level powerhouses was a guaranteed win.

After training concluded for the day, Uchiha Ying Yue sought out Might Gang, intending to formally propose the idea of funding the Might Clan.

"Senior Might Gang, there is something I would like to discuss with you," Uchiha Ying Yue said, getting straight to the point, his tone filled with sincerity.

Might Gang was slightly taken aback, then nodded with a smile: "Ying Yue, feel free to say whatever is on your mind."

Uchiha Ying Yue took a deep breath and organized his thoughts: "Senior Might Gang, I know that you and Duy have been training persistently, and that taijutsu training places high demands on the body. Although I don't know the technical details of the Eight Inner Gates, I understand that resources like medicinal baths are crucial for healing internal injuries and strengthening the physique."

Might Gang fell silent for a moment, seemingly having anticipated what Ying Yue was about to say.

Uchiha Ying Yue continued: "I am willing to provide some financial support to help you obtain better training resources."

Upon hearing Ying Yue's proposal, the smile on Might Gang's face gradually faded, replaced by a serious expression.

He shook his head slowly, his tone firm yet gentle: "Ying Yue, I know your intentions are good, but I cannot accept your funding."

Uchiha Ying Yue knew that Might Gang had a strong sense of pride. He understood the man's refusal, but he was unwilling to give up just yet.

"Senior Might Gang, I understand your perspective, but this is not charity."

Uchiha Ying Yue's tone was sincere and firm. "I truly hope you can continue to pursue the pinnacle of taijutsu, and your guidance has benefited me greatly. To me, funding you is for a shared goal; I wish to see you become the strongest taijutsu ninjas."

Might Gang's expression softened, but he still appeared hesitant: "Ying Yue, I am grateful for your heart, but..."

Uchiha Ying Yue stepped forward and said earnestly: "Senior, if you refuse my support, I will feel regret. Taijutsu training requires long-term investment and persistence; appropriate resource support can make your and Duy's training twice as effective with half the effort."

Listening to Ying Yue's words, Might Gang's resolve began to waver.

Everything Uchiha Ying Yue said was true; taijutsu training indeed required vast resources, and his physical condition could no longer bear those expenses.

Might Gang was silent for a moment before finally sighing: "Ying Yue, I understand your intentions. Since you are so sincere, I will not refuse further. I, Might Gang, will find my own way to repay your support for us."

Uchiha Ying Yue revealed a warm smile: "Senior, I have already benefited immensely from training with you; this is not a one-sided gift."

Might Gang nodded, feeling both grateful and relieved.

With Uchiha Ying Yue's funding, the Might Clan's training conditions improved significantly.

They resumed regular medicinal baths to heal their internal injuries and purchased more equipment and resources for their taijutsu training.

Might Duy's physical fitness gradually improved, and Uchiha Ying Yue's own taijutsu training reached a new height.

This investment of his not only helped the Might Clan but also planted a powerful seed for the future.

At night, just as Uchiha Ying Yue finished his day's training and was preparing to rest, a man dressed in the robes of an Uchiha Clan elder visited quietly.

The man was tall, his face etched with the marks of time, yet his eyes still revealed a sharp, piercing light.

Ying Yue recognized him as an elder of the Uchiha Clan—Uchiha Setsuna.

Uchiha Setsuna had once been a top powerhouse of the Uchiha Clan, inheriting the will of the former Clan Head, Uchiha Madara, and serving as the leader of the Hawks within the Uchiha Clan.

He had been extremely dissatisfied with the policies of the Second Hokage, Senju Tobirama, and had even plotted to assassinate him in his youth, only to be discovered and imprisoned by Tobirama.

Today, he remained one of the most powerful elders within the Uchiha Clan.

Uchiha Ying Yue was surprised by Uchiha Setsuna's visit, but he quickly regained his composure and invited Setsuna into his home.

Uchiha Setsuna entered the room, looked around, then sat down, staring at Ying Yue with eyes like torches.

"Ying Yue, I have something to discuss with you." Uchiha Setsuna's voice was low and powerful, his tone carrying an undeniable authority.

Uchiha Ying Yue nodded, signaling for him to continue.

Setsuna got straight to the point: "Ying Yue, you are a half-blood of the Uchiha Clan and the Senju Clan, possessing the bloodline of both our houses. I know that your talent and strength have already been recognized by many, and your future will never be that of a mere ordinary ninja. I have come today to ask you to consider a higher goal—to become the Hokage."

Uchiha Ying Yue was slightly stunned, clearly not expecting Setsuna to make such a direct suggestion.

Countless questions surged through Uchiha Ying Yue's mind, but he decided to listen quietly first.

Uchiha Setsuna continued: "Ever since Senju Tobirama became Hokage, the Uchiha Clan's status in the village has been suppressed. The Second Hokage, Senju Tobirama, was full of prejudice against us Uchiha; he believed we were inherently unstable, placed us on the outskirts of the village, and forced the duties of the Military Police Force upon us, effectively isolating us from the rest of the village."

Uchiha Setsuna's tone was filled with anger and dissatisfaction, as if the resentment suppressed in his heart for all these years had finally found an outlet.

"After Tobirama died, his student Sarutobi Hiruzen inherited the position of Hokage, yet he maintains the same vigilance and discrimination toward us Uchiha. In the current Konoha, there is peace and prosperity on the surface, but in reality, the Uchiha Clan's status is already precarious. If we continue like this, we will eventually be marginalized or even perish."

Uchiha Ying Yue listened quietly, gradually feeling the weight of Setsuna's words.

As an Uchiha who grew up in Konoha, he was well aware of his clansmen's plight.

Although Uchiha Setsuna's views were extreme, they were not without merit.

At the very least, in the original story, the Uchiha Clan was indeed wiped out. It could be said that Uchiha Madara, who sensed this, and Uchiha Setsuna, who inherited Madara's will, possessed great foresight.