At the Uchiha Compound, there was another gathering hall, brighter and more spacious.
The atmosphere here was completely different from Elder Yusuke's dim Japanese-style room.
Decorative paintings hung on the walls, displaying Konoha's emblem alongside the Uchiha Gunbai, while sunlight streamed in through the windows.
Most of those gathered here were younger members of the clan, or core members with more open-minded views—around twenty or thirty people in all.
Kagami Uchiha stood at the front without any notes in hand, explaining in a clear, compelling voice.
"...Therefore, the Hokage's 'Peace-War Integration' organizational reforms are not meant to diminish the role of individual shinobi.
They are intended to create more efficient chains of command and coordination when dealing with large-scale conflicts or complicated missions.
Our Uchiha Sharingan possesses irreplaceable advantages in reconnaissance, breaking Genjutsu, and even precise tactical coordination.
Under the new system, our abilities can be deployed more precisely, and our value may instead increase."
Kagami patiently explained a direction for military reform that had recently been briefly mentioned in the policy section of the Ninja World Daily, yet had stirred discussion among the Jonin.
The people below reacted differently.
A scholarly-looking young man raised his hand and asked:
"Advisor Kagami, but wouldn't this weaken the traditional three-person squad model?
The Uchiha have always been better suited for small-scale elite combat. If we are integrated into larger formations, won't our strengths be diluted?"
"An excellent question."
Kagami nodded. "Reform is not a one-size-fits-all measure.
Squads will still be assigned flexibly according to the nature and difficulty of the mission.
The new system is more like an opportunity for us to become something besides a 'spearhead'—to become a 'central nervous system' or a 'tactical fulcrum.'
For example, in the company-level units of the new military reforms, Sharingan shinobi could be assigned