Konoha: This Uchiha is extremely sneaky

Chapter 47 Conversation

Fugaku Uchiha was quite surprised by Toshiro Uchiha's calm and composed expression upon hearing the news of the impending war.

[Do they still not understand how cruel war is to ninjas?]

Or is it inner strength and fearlessness?

Or perhaps they were too shocked to express themselves properly?

With his exceptional "eyesight," Fugaku Uchiha took in Toshiro's subtle facial expressions. Even without awakening the Sharingan, the Uchiha bloodline endowed him with talents far exceeding those of ordinary ninjas.

Just as Toshiro imagined.

In front of a Jonin, especially an Uchiha Jonin, controlling one's facial expressions to confuse the opponent is virtually impossible.

"The clan intends to select some of the ninja academy students who have not yet graduated and arrange for them to graduate early. Then, they will invite elite jonin from the clan to instruct them in preparation for the upcoming Third Shinobi World War."

[Graduating early? After going through all that trouble, you've finally revealed the purpose of this trip!]

[I never thought I'd escape it either; graduating early is an inevitable part of any time-traveling experience. But unlike those who voluntarily applied, I was essentially forced into graduation!]

The training of Konoha ninjas is generally conducted through the Ninja Academy, supplemented by clan-secret techniques and other methods. This is the general rule, with the exception of a few individuals with special status.

This is also a way for the ninja clan to express their "attitude" to the Hokage.

Now, with war imminent, each ninja clan hopes to accelerate the training of their young prodigies. The Hokage is also happy to see this happen! After all, no matter how outstanding you train them, they will eventually have to be sent to the battlefield to be used by him.

"War and early graduation? I get it!"

"I wonder if we'll join a regular ninja mission team or a security force?"

He wasn't overjoyed at being able to graduate early and become a ninja. Toshiro simply asked a question, inquiring about his future plans.

Whether he joined a ninja mission team or the security forces, it didn't make a big difference to him. Typical Uchiha ninjas would join a regular ninja team after graduation. Only after undergoing rigorous training to become Chunin would they be transferred to the security forces.

At this time, some of the clan's ninjas, after experiencing the killing and suffering of ninjas, successfully awakened their Sharingan and became pillars of the clan. Even those who did not awaken their Sharingan underwent rigorous training and were able to perfectly handle various missions of the security forces.

As for those clan ninjas who, upon reaching a certain age, have neither awakened their Sharingan nor become Chunin, they are advised to engage in other activities. This is to prevent them from sacrificing themselves in missions, leaving behind a group of orphans and widows, causing endless regret.

Toshiro's situation is somewhat unique, as he is mentored by elite members of his clan as a Jonin. If his teammates are other commoners or clan members, he will be classified as a regular ninja. If all his teammates are Uchiha peers, he will be directly assigned to the security forces.

This also reflects the relationship between the Uchiha clan and the master-disciple system, as well as the commoner ninja group.

"Your family will select suitable teammates from among your fellow graduates to form a mission team. Then you'll directly join the security forces!"

Not paying much attention to the question Toshiro raised, assuming that he wanted to understand the family's arrangements for him better, Fugaku answered casually.

He never expected that the kid opposite him would have so many twists and turns.

[Were you excluded from the master-apprentice system?]

Well, that was to be expected!

Why would the Third Hokage easily allow the Uchiha clan to join the master-disciple system? He'd simply have graduating Uchiha ninja trainees join mission teams to experience the "Will of Fire." As for making Uchiha members Jonin, well, forget about it…

[That's not bad either; at least there won't be any unreliable teammates. And since the Jonin are elites from their own clans, there won't be any situation where they run away in danger, leaving their students behind to cover for them!]

Although Naruto is a shonen anime that revolves around bonds, sacrifice, and dedication, when faced with death and fear, people instinctively choose to preserve themselves at the expense of others.

Otherwise, where would so many rogue ninjas come from? Those who have families in their villages are better off, but it's easy for those who are alone to turn to this path.

Even if the mission fails, the punishment won't be too terrible; not everyone is Konoha's White Fang!

"I wonder if the clan offers any rewards related to ninjutsu or secret techniques for arranging our graduation early?"

[Graduating early is probably a certainty! But it wouldn't be bad to take this opportunity to skim some benefits from the family!]

Fugaku Uchiha seemed slightly surprised by Toshiro's question. However, he didn't pay much attention; after all, they were Uchiha! Pursuing power. Wasn't that normal? Should they pursue love and peace instead?

Uh! He'd forgotten that the future 'patriarch' sitting in front of him was a paragon of love and peace...

"The clan will provide substantial training for you ninja academy students who graduate early. If your instructors approve, learning one or two ninjutsu techniques won't be a problem!"

The Uchiha clan is quite generous towards their own offspring, except for special techniques involving the Sharingan such as Izanagi, Izanami, or forbidden techniques with excessively high costs.

As for conventional escape techniques and secret arts, the family's channels are still very open.

This has led to the clan's ninjas disdaining all techniques except for Sharingan secret arts. Those fortunate enough to awaken the Sharingan focus solely on developing its power. Even those who cannot awaken it make awakening their primary goal.

"In that case, I have no further questions. Thank you, Fugaku-senpai, for coming to my home to inform me. I will do my best to pass the Ninja Academy graduation exam! Please forgive any shortcomings in our hospitality!"

After saying that, Toshiro quickly stood up and bowed.

Although I wasn't entirely satisfied with this future clan leader, he was, after all, the clan's elite "young clan leader." I had to maintain appearances, right? For someone who used to be a laborer, this was nothing...

"That's good. School tests won't be a problem for you! Sorry to bother you!"

After saying this, he got up to take his leave, as he had other students whose families needed to be notified.

However, talking to this boy, who is not even eight years old, is really no different from talking to an adult!

He got up and saw the other person out the door, standing under the porch and watching them leave through the courtyard gate.

Toshiro was overwhelmed with emotion.

From this point on, his leisurely life would be gone forever. He would soon be facing missions, killing, and bloodshed—things he had never experienced in his previous life…

(End of this chapter)