Chapter 89: Uchiha
At dusk, within the Uchiha clan territory.
After saying goodbye to his clan brother, Obito, who had been nagging him all the way, Shisui started walking toward the clan leader's residence.
Upon reaching the door, he heard a quarrel coming from inside and found himself hesitating for a moment.
Here we go again…
Shisui couldn't help but sigh inwardly.
Ever since the previous clan leader passed away due to illness last year and Fugaku-nii became the clan leader, these frequent quarrels with the elders had become a regular occurrence.
From what both sides said, Fugaku-nii felt that the elders were too conservative, unwilling to adapt.
The elders, on the other hand, thought that Fugaku was naive, simple-minded, and reckless.
Shisui, still too young to understand fully, was left confused.
Everyone was clearly working toward the good of the Uchiha clan, so why couldn't they understand one another?
Whenever he heard such arguments, he felt an overwhelming urge to rush in and cast a genjutsu, calming everyone down and allowing them to put their prejudices aside to talk...
Of course, little Shisui knew that if he did that now, not only would he fail, but he'd likely end up punished with a sore backside.
Still, that wish planted a small seed in his heart, waiting for the day when it would break through the soil and sprout.
"Elder Setsuna, please show some respect! I am the head of the Uchiha clan!"
"Fugaku, you'll regret this!"
At that moment, the quarrel came to an end, and heavy footsteps echoed from inside the house. The door slammed open, revealing an old man with a sinister expression, snorting coldly as he stormed out.
Shisui quickly bowed, greeting, "Elder Setsuna."
Seeing Shisui, Setsuna restrained his anger and gave a slight nod, saying:
"Shisui, I heard you've been attending a ninja school recently?"
"Yes, Elder Setsuna."
"Hmph, I don't understand what Fugaku is thinking. Sponsoring a school to curry favor with the Hokage is one thing, but sending a genius like you there to waste your time is truly idiotic!"
Shisui lowered his head, remaining silent.
To be honest, he had entertained similar thoughts just a few days ago. Despite being only six years old, he was already close to the level of a Chunin.
Thus, the basic curriculum at the Ninja School provided him little challenge.
The only reason Shisui agreed to attend was to follow the clan leader's orders.
However, after spending several days at the school, his thoughts began to change.
Unlike the Uchiha clan, which always exuded an air of stagnation, the ninja school was full of vibrant energy.
After reflecting on it, Shisui realized why.
It was like the new tin frog toy Obito had shown him.
Since the implementation of the point system, the entire school seemed energized, pushing everyone to keep moving forward.
Students worked hard for points, and teachers had to constantly improve to keep up with the students' progress.
The improvement of the teachers, in turn, propelled the students forward, creating a positive cycle.
Even though it had only been a few days, Shisui could already feel that the ninja school was gradually improving.
In comparison, it seemed the Uchiha clan had been standing still for far too long…
This reminded him of the puppet play "The Race between the Turtle and the Dragon" that Obito had taken him to see a couple of days ago.
Though Charmander was fast and initially far ahead, it eventually fell asleep during the race, allowing Squirtle to surpass it step by step...
Shisui didn't think the Uchiha clan's thousand-year-old heritage could be easily surpassed, but he no longer underestimated the ninja school. He began to wonder if there were things it could teach the Uchiha clan, things that might help solve their current problems.
While Shisui was lost in thought, Setsuna had been ranting and was finishing his complaints:
"Shisui, you are the future of our clan. Don't waste time playing house games at ninja school."
"I understand, Elder Setsuna."
Seeing that Shisui was at least willing to listen, Setsuna finally nodded in satisfaction and left, his hands behind his back.
Shisui sighed inwardly again and then opened the door, entering the house.
…
A moment later, Shisui sat on the tatami in the living room, explaining his experiences at school to Fugaku, who sat opposite him.
"After the points program, we're going to make a movie?"
"Hideki-sensei really doesn't stop, does he?"
Fugaku's expression turned slightly odd.
"Should I accept Mr. Hideki's invitation?" Shisui asked.
Fugaku hesitated for a moment before changing the subject, asking,
"Shisui, how many points did you earn today?"
"Eight points."
"Why is it less than yesterday?" Fugaku frowned slightly.
"Because the teacher won't call on me to answer questions anymore."
Fugaku's mouth twitched when he heard this, and he was speechless.
Then he stood up and went to the study. When he returned with a pen and notebook, he sat down and began calculating.
"By the way, you now have 95 points, Shisui," he said, "Plus 10 points for being the top student in each subject during the final exam, and 50 points for being the top student in your grade..."
"And the 500 points you earned from winning the Ninja School's Martial Arts Tournament. That gives a total of 745 points."
"And now there are less than two months until the end of the semester, with only 43 actual school days remaining."
"So if you want to reach 998 points by the end of the semester, you need to earn at least 5.8 points per day, or 6 points."
"If everything goes well, there shouldn't be any problems..."
From the number 998, it was clear what Fugaku had in mind.
That's right.
While the ninja clans had offered generous prizes to compete for the top spot on the exchange list—like the Akimichi clan, who even offered their secret spinach balls—these rewards weren't enough for the wealthy Uchiha clan to send their most talented member to school just for points.
Thus, Fugaku's only goal was for Shisui to redeem the highest prize and receive personal guidance from the Hokage.
Like many others, Fugaku hoped that Shisui would catch the Hokage's attention and rise to prominence.
However, Fugaku's assumption that Shisui would take first place in every exam and competition showed how confident he was in his son's abilities.
Shisui, unlike most Uchiha children, had a kind and humble nature, much like his grandfather, Uchiha Kagami. That would surely be a gem in the eyes of the Hokage.
Fugaku, who represented the moderate reformists, still held hope for the Third Hokage.
That's why he hoped Shisui could use this opportunity to bridge the gap between the clan and the village, improving relations between both sides.
"Shisui, seize the opportunity when it comes," Fugaku urged.
"Your grandfather, Uchiha Kagami, was also appreciated by the Second Hokage and became a member of his guard team."
"Thanks to his efforts, the relationship between our clan and the village improved significantly."
"It's unfortunate that he died young, and now our clan finds itself in this situation again."
"So I hope you can carry on his legacy and become a new bridge between the clan and the village."
Seeing Shisui nod seriously, Fugaku couldn't help but feel a bit guilty for putting such a heavy burden on a six-year-old child.
But the conflict between the clan and the village was deep-rooted and could only be resolved by a new generation.
Still, Fugaku, who was somewhat soft-hearted, patted Shisui on the shoulder and said gently:
"I heard from Obito that the ninja school is getting more interesting now."
"After the semester ends, Shisui should graduate."
"As long as it doesn't affect your points, Shisui, enjoy these last two months at the school."
"Even if it's just for the film project, go ahead if you want. I'll deal with the elders."
Later, Fugaku gave Shisui some training tips and ended their conversation.
Before Shisui left, Fugaku suddenly remembered something and reminded him:
"By the way, don't forget the festival this weekend. This time, it's your turn to perform. Remember not to hide your talents."
"If I can't satisfy the elders, they'll definitely blame me for sending you to ninja school..."
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