Earthly Chief Guard, Heavenly Star Guard, Nightingale Guard!
Fugaku put down the Clan Academy graduation statistics sheet in his hand and remained silent for a while before speaking.
His voice wasn't loud, but it steadily suppressed all the subtle noises in the side hall.
"Natsu, everything the Uchiha Clan has now is thanks to you."
Two years ago at the Naka Shrine, I wanted to hand over the position of clan leader to you, but you didn't accept it—but to be honest, in the hearts of all the clan members, you have long been the only clan leader of the Uchiha.
Whatever you decide next, we will fully support you.
Setsuna he finished speaking, he was the first to stand up, clasp his hands in a respectful greeting.
The six individuals— Yakumi, Yaoyu, Yashiro, Taoho, Tekka— rose simultaneously, their Six Paths voices merging into one in the side hall. "We humbly obey Natsu Yin's command."
Natsu waved her hand, gesturing for them to sit down. "Alright, no need for that. We're family—for the Uchiha."
"For the Uchiha." The seven voices were not loud, but their unified tone was like an echo etched into the bones.
Natsu leaned back in her chair, her fingertips unconsciously tracing the wood grain on the armrests, and began to seriously consider how to begin writing.
He had actually thought about the future path of the Uchiha for a long time.
If he wanted, the Uchiha could easily become a so-called "descendant of god" as high and mighty as the Celestial Dragons —even more legitimate than the Celestial Dragons.
With the Uchiha's current strength, it wouldn't be difficult for them to establish themselves as God Race in a region of the West Blue, demanding annual tributes from hundreds of surrounding kingdoms.
But this is not what he wanted the Uchiha to become.
The Celestial Dragons are nothing more than empty shells of bloodline left behind by twenty kings eight hundred years ago. Without the protection of the Navy and CP0, they can't even walk down the Red Line of Mary Geoise on their own.
Those trash don't deserve to be called God Race.
The Uchiha he wanted were true powerhouses who, even stripped of all their glory and thrown onto the most brutal battlefield, could stand to the end with their own fists.
It's true that he considers the Uchiha to be the strongest force, but only if each member possesses the corresponding physical strength.
We use countless resources from around the world to build it up, and we use the most stringent standards to screen it.
At the same time, he doesn't mind leaving a path for talent from other parts of the world to advance—as long as they prove their worth and loyalty.
Just like the current World Government and Navy, except that the top of the Uchiha pyramid must be composed entirely of soldiers, instead of a bunch of pigs who lie on their bloodline and wait to die.
This is what God Race should be like.
This is what he wants.
The side hall of Naka Shrine remained quiet for a long time. Natsu leaned back in her chair, her eyes closed, her fingertips tapping the armrest rhythmically. Fugaku didn't urge her, nor did Setsuna; everyone waited quietly.
Then Natsu opened her eyes. "Setsuna."
He stood up from his chair in Setsuna, his movements swift and decisive as he clasped his hands in a respectful greeting, showing no trace of the old man who had just been dozing with a teacup in his arms. "I am here."
"From this day forward, you are appointed as the Supreme Commander of the Earthly Chief Guard. All non- Uchiha clan members from the three islands of Spirit Awakening, Sourceguard, Hillguard will be drawn from and reorganized into the Earthly Chief Guard."
Under the future Uchiha regime, all personnel not from the Uchiha will be incorporated into the Earthly Chief Guard. The entry requirement is a strength no lower than that of Marine Headquarters Lieutenant Commander. Those who have not yet met this requirement are ordered to meet it within two years. Those who fail to do so will be dismissed.
Without asking any Setsuna questions, she simply replied with a single word, "Yes."
Natsu turned to the left. "Uncle Qi."
Uchiha Kei forward. "Your subordinate is here."
"Effective immediately, you are hereby appointed as the Supreme Commander of the Heavenly Star Guard. All Chunin, Elite Chunin, and Special Jonin within the clan will be selected to form the Heavenly Star Guard."
Main responsibilities: to patrol and maintain order in the three islands of Spirit Awakening, Sourceguard, and Hillguard and the surrounding waters; to search for talented young people within the three islands and bring them back to Origin Island as companions for formal students of the Clan Academy.
During their studies, the companions receive the same treatment as Uchiha clan members, and upon graduation, they are directly granted the status of Earthly Chief Guard. Additionally—"
He raised his second finger, "All members of the Heavenly Star Guard are ordered to raise their strength to at least Special Jonin within two years."
Those who fail to meet the standards will be stripped of their Uchiha name, exiled to the Three Islands, and forbidden from marrying or leaving the Three Islands for life.
This sentence, like a cold blade, landed lightly on the table, without any unnecessary embellishment.
Uchiha Kei's pupils contracted slightly, and his lips moved as if he wanted to say something but then stopped.
Natsu glanced at him, her tone as cold as frozen well water in winter. "Uncle Qi, I know what you want to say."
But you have to understand that the resources the Uchiha Clan possesses—the enhancement of their stats, the inheritance of chakra, Haki Chakra training methods, the compatibility with Hashirama Cells, and the threshold for Sage Mode —are so abundant that even a pig could accumulate enough power to become Special Jonin in two years if he was willing to put in the hard work.
If you have so many resources and all you want to do is lie low, then give back everything the Uchiha gave you.
As for the prohibition on marriage and leaving the three islands—you know better than I how devastating it would be for the entire clan if the Uchiha bloodline were to fall into the hands of malicious individuals."
Uchiha Kei lowered his eyes, remained silent for a moment, and then nodded heavily. "It was my fault, Natsu. I promise to complete the mission."
Natsu waved her hand, her tone softening somewhat. "It's not your fault, Uncle Qi. You're just concerned about your people; concern can cloud judgment."
He adjusted his posture slightly and tapped his fingers lightly twice on the table.
"In addition, the accompanying reading system must be strictly controlled."
Each student must be jointly recommended by at least three Jonin and pass a basic physical test and loyalty review before they can enter the Clan Academy.
Each spot is tied to Uchiha student on a one-to-one basis; wherever there is Uchiha student, there will be a corresponding study companion.
Furthermore, the patrol routes of the Heavenly Star Guard and the deployment areas of the Earthly Chief Guard must be seamlessly connected, and the commanders of the two guards must meet at least once a month to coordinate cross-defense.
You take the lead in drafting the relevant detailed rules and submit the draft to me within three days.
"Understood." Uchiha Kei responded crisply and returned to his original position. Natsu nodded and turned her gaze to Fugaku was sitting on her left.
"Uncle."
"I'm here." Fugaku put down his teacup, straightening his back ramrod straight.
"Effective immediately, you are hereby appointed as the Supreme Commander of the Nightingale Guard."
All members of the clan Jonin to Elite Jonin, were selected to form the Nightingale Guard.
The Nightingale Guard members are fully responsible for the defense and security of the Origin Island, and also undertake the teaching tasks of the Clan Academy. They are both instructors and guards.
When students graduate from the Clan Academy, the Nightingale Guard has the right of first refusal.
Fugaku nodded solemnly. "Understood, I guarantee I will complete the mission."