Chapter 7

Chapter 7: The Clan Meeting!

Uchiha Mei walked to the center of the room, where six elite Uchiha jonin were kneeling in two opposing rows.

Uchiha Takashi silently knelt behind her.

He was self-aware, understanding his position within the Uchiha clan.

Yet, someone still spoke up.

"Mei, why did you bring him here?"

The speaker was a strong, imposing Uchiha jonin at the head of the right row.

Uchiha Shota! An elite jonin and currently the leader of the Honda faction.

"Uncle Shota, Uchiha Takashi is supposed to be my 'fiancé.' Isn't it normal for him to participate in the clan meeting?"

Uchiha Mei spoke as if she wasn't talking about her fiancé at all.

Not a hint of blush! Everyone in the Uchiha clan knew about their engagement, arranged by the old clan leader to pave the way for his granddaughter's future.

By marrying within the clan, she could have a chance at a higher position without worrying about losing influence to her husband. If he joined her family, there would be no such concerns.

A tool! That's why the original Mei wanted to escape this relationship.

But after Uchiha Takashi took over, he was more than happy to accept this arrangement.

Before his transmigration, he could only dream of being with such a wealthy and beautiful woman. Now that it was handed to him, he wouldn't refuse.

If he had rejected this opportunity, he would have starved long ago, let alone become a jonin.

Now, as a tool, he was involved in the meeting, which is why Uchiha Shota questioned his presence, though it wasn't out of dissatisfaction.

"But you two aren't married yet, are you?"

Another Uchiha jonin spoke up.

Though his words echoed Uchiha Shota's, his tone carried a hint of provocation.

The head of the house could be replaced, so he had his eyes on that position.

However, more clan members supported Uchiha Mei, so he had to continuously undermine her prestige to have a chance.

Now you understand why this jonin, Uchiha Shu, was so antagonistic, right?

"Today's meeting concerns him!"

Uchiha Mei's gaze swept over the six clan members.

Even though she was only 13, she showed no sign of backing down in front of these elite jonin.

Her aura was overwhelming!

Sitting behind her, Uchiha Takashi silently gave her a mental nod of approval.

Though he had been in this world for two and a half years, he rarely saw his fiancée and only learned about her through others, knowing only that she was a 'genius.'

Now he had a better understanding.

Strong and domineering! "Alright, Mei, you called us all here so urgently. What's going on?"

The only female jonin among the six spoke up.

Uchiha Toru! She also had another identity.

A close friend of Uchiha Mei's mother, she was a staunch supporter of Mei.

With the backing of her and Uchiha Shota, the position of head of the house remained secure.

"It's because of this..."

Uchiha Mei took out the undiluted original liquid.

An ordinary healing potion wouldn't be worth the pressure the village might exert on Uchiha Takashi.

After hearing her out, the six jonin's expressions were exaggerated.

All of them were incredulous.

They had been keeping an eye on Uchiha Takashi, Mei's 'fiancé,' and knew about his performance at school.

Nicknames like "useless" and "dead last" weren't given lightly.

They never expected him to come up with something like this.

Similar to the Akimichi clan's secret medicine, but with a broader range of applications.

They definitely had to hand it over.

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Unlike rare secret medicines, this item must be used in conjunction with a secret technique to be effective. However, it can be used by anyone directly, making it extremely important to the village, so naturally, it can't be kept. But how it's handed over is very particular.

If it were an ordinary ninja school student, they would be lucky to have their freedom, let alone keep the healing potion.

But if the Uchiha clan steps in to negotiate, not only can they gain more benefits, but Uchiha Takashi doesn't have to worry about his own safety.

Do you really think the darkness of the ninja world is a myth? Even Hiruzen Sarutobi, the Hokage, has to let the Root bear the darkness, which shows how dark the ninja world is.

Finally, the senior Jonin of the main house reached an agreement.

The healing potions can be handed over in batches.

However, the village needs to compensate the clan, and Uchiha Takashi can take a tenth of these compensations, with the Uchiha clan bearing the pressure.

Does it sound like a loss?

Only those who understand the darkness of the ninja world know that this condition is already quite favorable.

This is also because Uchiha Takashi has a 'White Thigh' to rely on.

Otherwise, he would definitely be captured by the Root, brainwashed, and turned into their tool.

Realizing this, he decided to demonstrate his value.

Of course, the things Uchiha Takashi needed were already discussed with Uchiha Mei in advance, so they would be included in the deal.

That tenth of the benefits would all be exchanged for experimental equipment, materials, knowledge, and so on.

Many of these things are what he has dreamed of.

So, not only is he not dissatisfied with this deal, but he is also extremely looking forward to it.

After the discussion, Uchiha Takashi returned to his room.

Since only two people lived in the courtyard, his room was quite large, and they even cleared out a basement for him to use as a laboratory.

The next day!

Early in the morning, Uchiha Takashi got up.

It wasn't to go to school but to attend the team assignment.

After graduation, students form three-person squads and act under the guidance of a teacher.

Only after being promoted to Chunin or Jonin can they possibly act separately.

If it weren't for the unexpected event yesterday, Uchiha Takashi would definitely be lying down and taking it easy today.

But having defeated Kakashi, the 'Son of White Fang,' and still not graduating would be impossible, so he has now become an 'official ninja,' albeit without a basic salary.

If he wants to earn a salary, he needs an official position.

For example, the Uchiha clan's control over the Police Force is not just about power; it's also because it provides a stable 'salary.'

Ninjas without positions in the village must complete missions to earn rewards.

Note that Uchiha Takashi doesn't even have the option to 'refuse' to be enlisted.

Why?

Because he is a ninja school student.

A ninja trained by the village, so he can't refuse.

If it were a ninja trained by the Uchiha clan, they could refuse to be enlisted in the village's active ninja forces and become a private force of the clan.

The Sarutobi clan in the anime can hide thousands of ninja troops because of this rule.

Otherwise, if trained by the ninja school, they must be enlisted in the active ninja forces and subject to village deployment.

Uchiha Takashi understands this system, which is why he chose to slack off rather than drop out.

Because your life is that of a Konoha ninja, and your death is that of a Konoha spirit, with no other choice.

Unless the village directly abandons training you, only then can you retire on the spot.

Slacking off after crossing over was also for this reason.

Unfortunately, it was all for naught.

Now, unless the village has a serious lapse in judgment, they will not choose to prevent him from graduating and becoming an official ninja.

Just as he stepped out of the clan area, Uchiha Takashi quickly sidestepped.

It wasn't because someone attacked, but to avoid the figure rushing out from behind him.

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