It's All Danzo's Fault!

A seal-less ninjutsu, the Rasengan!

Although it lacks the sheer presence of the Uchiha Clan's signature Fire Style techniques, its nature as a seal-less ninjutsu eliminates the need for lengthy casting preparations. Combined with the formidable observational prowess of the Uchiha Sharingan, it is more than enough to execute a decisive, tide-turning counterattack on the battlefield.

Furthermore, the Rasengan is a ninjutsu without a chakra nature, which means it acts like a blank canvas. It can be adapted to produce different effects based on various chakra natures, much like the Fire Style nature transformation that Uchiha Senya excels at, granting the Rasengan even greater piercing and explosive capabilities.

As for the Lightning Style: Chidori, while it does require hand seals, it is clearly a variant evolved from the former. Although its electrical properties are fixed, it is in no way inferior to the Rasengan in terms of power or the potential for subsequent development.

Moreover, because the Chidori only requires the "Ox, Rabbit, and Monkey" seals, it means that once one has mastered the technique, it is entirely possible to omit the hand-sealing process at the cost of only a slight reduction in power.

Yet another seal-less ninjutsu!

For other ninja clans, this might just be the addition of a highly difficult A-rank ninjutsu, but for the Uchiha with their Sharingan...

Especially for the Uchiha Clan, who can currently "cheat" by grinding ninjutsu experience, and who possess naturally superior chakra reserves and observational skills compared to any other clan, these are simply two super-weapons perfectly suited to their bloodline.

It can be said that in certain situations, even some Uchiha Chunin would be capable of threatening a qualified Jonin.

And at the mere thought of nearly a thousand Uchiha ninja simultaneously unleashing the Rasengan and the Lightning Style: Chidori, even Uchiha Shisui, who is capable of manifesting the Susanoo, cannot help but break into a cold sweat.

And this means!

"No!"

Uchiha Shisui suddenly lifted his head to look toward the dais, and his heart trembled uncontrollably.

There!

Fugaku, who had previously maintained a calm and composed expression, was now wearing the same fanatical look as the Uchiha Great Elder beside him.

"Jin, you've done it!"

Upon realizing this, an indescribable sense of powerlessness surged into Uchiha Shisui's heart, and he found himself blurting out his inner thoughts.

"What?"

Uchiha Jin initially thought he had misheard, but upon seeing the complex expression on Uchiha Shisui's face, a playful smile curled at the corners of his mouth.

"Since he is our Clan Head, he naturally has to consider the future of the clan."

"How did you obtain the training methods for the Rasengan and the Lightning Style: Chidori?"

Uchiha Shisui realized he had lost his composure, but he still couldn't help but ask the question burning in his heart.

"The training method for the Rasengan is no secret; one can easily deduce it by carefully researching the archives."

Could I tell you that Kishimoto told me?

"As for the Chidori..."

Uchiha Jin gazed toward the north of the clan grounds, as if recalling something amusing.

"Although Hatake Kakashi is an Anbu member, Anbu are not allowed to reveal their affiliation in public. Isn't it easy for us, as the Police Force, to find trouble with him?"

So that was it. Uchiha Shisui nodded slightly; he didn't need Uchiha Jin to explain what happened next.

The Copy Ninja had his own ninjutsu copied...

How ironic!

Uchiha Jin was quite satisfied with this as well. It must be said that the title of the Police Force is incredibly useful; as long as one isn't directly clashing with Sarutobi Hiruzen, one can do almost whatever they want in Konoha.

"Can't the village and the clan just coexist in peace!"

Although he knew that talking about peace with a "Jade Shatter" fanatic like Jin was absurd, the now-shattered Uchiha Shisui couldn't help but plead.

"We can!"

To Shisui's surprise, Uchiha Jin gave an affirmative answer, prompting him to quickly press further.

"Really?"

"Of course. As long as the village's upper echelons stop deliberately suppressing and making things difficult for us, and grant the Uchiha Clan the fair treatment we deserve, do you think we would need to stage an armed coup under such circumstances?"

"The Hokage is also... it's all Danzo..."

Uchiha Shisui opened his mouth helplessly, wanting to defend the Third Hokage but not knowing what to say.

Having been in the Anbu for so many years and dedicated himself to resolving the conflict between the clan and the village, it would be self-deception to say that Shisui didn't understand the reality of the situation.

"I know full well that this is all Danzo's problem, and has nothing to do with our great Third Hokage, not to mention the lingering trauma from the Nine-Tails Rebellion!"

Uchiha Jin didn't mind adding fuel to the fire; once the seed was planted, he expected it would give Shisui another surprise before long!

"But the problem is that the incident truly had nothing to do with us. The clansmen won't sympathize with how much the Hokage has agonized for the sake of the village's peace; we have only felt the endless malice coming from the village!"

"And since we have already been viewed as enemies, are you still going to be foolish enough to offer your neck for the blade?"

"Or do you, Shisui, truly believe the Uchiha have committed some heinous crime? Enough to warrant the hostility of all of Konoha, to the point where even children mimic their parents and spit behind our backs?"

Shisui fell silent.

Had the Uchiha clansmen committed such wicked acts?

Of course not. The arrogant, aloof, and haughty Uchiha possessed a pride that ran to their very marrow, but they were also above engaging in such lawless behavior.

Yet, because such clansmen were forced to endure the village's censure, resistance was inevitable; it was merely a matter of time.

Even though he knew this, Uchiha Shisui still clung to a shred of hope, naively wishing to resolve it all peacefully.

However, all the recent changes signaled that things were currently hurtling in the direction he least wanted them to go.

So!

It was all Danzo's fault!

"Shisui, I hope you like the gift I've prepared for you!"

Uchiha Jin smiled playfully, placed his right hand on Shisui's shoulder to pat it, and then spoke with a look of profound meaning.

"What?"

Still struggling with the implications of Danzo's status as the Hokage's advisor, Uchiha Shisui looked at Uchiha Jin before him with a puzzled expression.

But what awaited him was not a reply from Uchiha Jin, but the voice of Uchiha Tombo, who was wearing the red and white referee uniform on the arena stage.

"The winner of this match is Uchiha Habara, the loser must exit! The winner is to proceed to the lounge!"

"Next match, Jonin division, Uchiha Zongxian versus Uchiha Shisui, take the stage!"

Rumble!

Accompanied by a burst of scorching flames, Uchiha Zongxian's figure slowly emerged, and he then turned the Sharingan in his eye sockets toward Shisui below the stage in a provocative manner.

"I... I didn't sign up!"

Uchiha Shisui was completely bewildered at this moment; he truly could not fathom why he had become a contestant expected to take the stage when he had never registered for the tournament.

But in the next instant...

Bang!

Accompanied by the rapid impact of a long leg against his backside, Uchiha Shisui was sent floating into mid-air with a look of astonishment on his face. In the angry gaze he cast back, he confirmed exactly who was behind all of this.

Uchiha Jin!