After Seiichi laid out his entire plan, everyone present thought it was pretty good.
Although the Uchiha had given up their status as a shinobi clan themselves, no one dared underestimate them.
Still, they needed a military deterrent.
They could choose not to use it, but they could not go without it.
Ultimately, having a detailed plan would make things easier in the future.
The Shinobi World was not a peaceful world, either.
The unanimously approved "Squad plan" was then scheduled to officially begin in seven days.
Immediately afterward, everyone chipped in to refine the plan, put it in writing, and posted it on the clan bulletin board.
And so, the entire Uchiha Clan erupted with excitement.
The Uchiha were combative by nature, with virtually no slackers among them. A short spell was fine, but they simply could not stand prolonged secluded training.
Ultimately, they needed something to do.
Now, the clan's "Squad selection" plan gave them a tremendous boost in confidence.
The day of the "Squad selection" soon arrived.
Although only candidates had been proposed for the captain positions, with no appointments predetermined, who could stand against the Mangekyō once it appeared?
After two full weeks of fierce selection trials.
Selection was complete for all 900 members of the ten Squads, excluding Seiichi's First Division.
Along with the personnel, the latest regulations were also announced.
Since few clan members currently possessed the Mangekyō Sharingan, a special vice-captain position was established.
Clan members without the Mangekyō Sharingan could not serve as captains and could only serve as vice-captains as an interim measure.
Of course, a Squad with a full captain would have no vice-captain.
First Division (Mangekyō Squad), captain: Uchiha Seiichi. He currently had three members under him: Uchiha Fugaku, Uchiha Mikoto, and Shisui Uchiha.
Second Division (Intelligence Squad), captain: Shisui. He had 9 full members and 90 candidate members under him.
Third Division (Research Squad), vice-captain: Uchiha Ryu. He had 9 full members and 90 candidate members under him.
Fourth Division (Medical Squad), captain: Uchiha Mikoto. She had 9 full members and 90 candidate members under her.
Fifth Division (Sealing Squad), captain: Uchiha Fugaku. He had 9 full members and 90 candidate members under him.
Sixth Division (Combat Squad), vice-captain: Uchiha Itachi. He had 9 full members and 90 candidate members under him.
Seventh Division (Combat Squad), vice-captain: Uchiha Yanren. He had 9 full members and 90 candidate members under him.
Eighth Division (Combat Squad), vice-captain: Uchiha Yingle. He had 9 full members and 90 candidate members under him.
Ninth Division (Combat Squad), vice-captain: Uchiha Leiming. He had 9 full members and 90 candidate members under him.
Tenth Division (Combat Squad), vice-captain: Uchiha Leidong. He had 9 full members and 90 candidate members under him.
The vice-captains of the Ninth Squad and Tenth Division were actually brothers.
All Squad members, except for the four Mangekyō Sharingan wielders, were elite Jonin with the Three-Tomoe Sharingan.
The Squads' uniforms also underwent standardized alterations.
The uniforms came in an understated black.
The design of this combat suit embodied a blend of futurism and practicality.
It had the following features:
1. Protective design: the combat suit covered the entire body, including the limbs, providing comprehensive protection. Distinct protective structures covered key areas such as the joints, shoulder plates, breastplate, arm guards, leg guards, and knee guards.
2. Materials and craftsmanship: the combat suit had a glossy black finish and used a special alloy that was lightweight, resistant to wear and impact, and highly protective. Its complex craftsmanship demonstrated the exceptional forging skills of Uchiha artisans.
3. Streamlined design: the combat suit's overall streamlined shape reduced air resistance, making it suitable for Ninjas moving at high speeds.
4. Functional design: distinct protrusions on the back, waist, and thighs of the combat suit could hold swords, kunai, explosive tags, or other equipment and items.
5. Boot design: the boots were separate from the rest of the combat suit to ensure freedom of movement.
The stylistic features of this combat suit suggested that it might be intended for use on certain special missions or in particular environments, with its design prioritizing protection, freedom of movement, and functionality.
Of course, with the forehead protectors gone, the Uchiha emblem still had to be included.
On the armor's left breast was the Uchiha Clan's fan emblem, red on top and white on the bottom.
On the right breast was the member's ranking within their division.
On the back was an upright rectangular border containing the number of the member's Squad.
For instance, Seiichi's back bore the formal numeral "One."
On his left breast was the standard Uchiha Gunbai emblem, while his right breast bore a simple number "1."
Clear and straightforward.
Naturally, the Uchiha's recent large-scale selection trials could not escape outsiders' notice.
Besides, the Uchiha had never intended to hide them. This was a perfect opportunity to display their military strength.
Not only did he make no attempt to conceal it, Seiichi even had people take the opportunity to sell tickets, allowing anyone who paid to freely watch the "Squad selection" matches.
Three Susanoo, each a different color, appeared in the arena one after another. That simple appearance alone won all three of their users victory without a fight.
As the Uchiha continued to reveal their strength, the major shinobi villages trembled in turn.
In particular, the slash Seiichi had previously unleashed in Kusagakure was now laid out on the desks of the major villages' Kage alongside the Uchiha's latest show of force.
Ninjas from other villages clicked their tongues at the Uchiha Clan's immense strength. They realized that the Uchiha Clan's rise had already become unstoppable.
Business was now booming for the Uchiha.
Some quick-witted Ninjas began considering cooperative relationships with the Uchiha Clan to jointly face potential future crises.
Other Ninjas grew fearful, worried that the Uchiha Clan might act against them.
Amid this tense atmosphere, the villages' Kage had no choice but to reassess their relationships with the Uchiha Clan.
Iwagakure.
Tsuchikage Ōnoki looked at the information on the Uchiha on his desk, his hands trembling slightly.
In his mind, he transformed into a tiny, dainty, red-nosed Gatling gun, wildly spraying the Uchiha and Konoha with countless obscenities heavily featuring their mothers!
Fuck, fuck, fuck!
He was truly fucking done!
When he was little, he had spent a long time beneath the shadow of someone named "Madara Uchiha."
He had finally waited out Madara Uchiha's demise.
He had barely had a few chances to enjoy himself without a care.
And now they were fucking telling him that the Uchiha Clan had produced another "Madara Uchiha"?!
Only fucking ten years old this year?!
How was Ōnoki supposed to accept that?!
He could outlive Madara Uchiha, but what was he supposed to do about this one?
Even his precious newborn granddaughter might not outlive Seiichi.
So, never mind him-even his son and granddaughter would have to live beneath the Uchiha Clan's shadow.
At that thought, he was no longer satisfied with merely unleashing his tirade in his mind.
Instead, right there in the Tsuchikage's office, he transformed into a raging Yordle king of Zaun, every utterance featuring someone's mother as he opened fire on the Uchiha and Konoha family trees.
"#$^&%!$*&%￥&%#!"
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